Why is not possible to remove onions when you order? It's ridiculous! Every order you're still put them.... read more

Being a Pakistani it's really hard to find authentic Pakistani food in LA. Paratta is better than street food I have tried in Pakistan. read more

Paratta - SmogasburgLA - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I can't say enough about Paratta. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. The Paro roll (chicken), with raita is my favorite but honestly, there's nothing here I wouldn't order again. Don't miss the mango lassi. It's perfect with Desi street food. read more

OKAY this has got to be the best paratha roll I've ever had and this is no joke! I ordered their Mastani Roll, Beef Samosa and Basanti Lassi. The packaging to the quality of the food was 10/10!!! I'd highly recommend this place to anyone craving AUTHENTIC Pakistani paratha rolls and street snacks! I wish I could try the other items on the menu but I'm visiting from the Bay. In Shaa Allah I'm planning on coming back and recommending this place to my family and friends. PLEASE OPEN ONE IN THE BAY AREA!!!! read more

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Very beautiful presentation . Very delicious food . Price is very reasonable and service is top . Quality and ingredients used are top notch ! Great job read more

Excellent kabob joint in the heart of LA. Make sure you order well ahead of time (took ours about 30 mins from the time we ordered). The food truck wasn't there when we went so we waited outside the building with the standing Paratta sign on the sidewalk. Someone came out and handed us our order. Prices were definitely reasonable in my opinion considering LA food prices. I got the Reshma (Wagyu Beef) Roll. Honestly, marinating and grilling kabobs out of Wagyu might remove the authenticity and rarity of the beef - but it still tasted great regardless. My wife got the Mastani (Chicken) Roll and it tasted 10/10 as well. The rose cardamom lassi was a welcome drink on the hot day we had it. Also, the aesthetics can't be more on point for a Pakistani-themed restaurant. Another 10/10. read more

Tldr: This truck has taken a quintessential Pakistani street food and elevated it to higher level, and caters expertly to the demographic of yuppie millennial ABCD's. Shut up and take my money! -- I had been hoping to try this truck for a while, but unfortunately I hadn't been able to make it out to typical locations. I figured I would reach out to them on Instagram asking if they would come to DTLA for lunch, and sure enough, they were here within the next week! Major shout out for that reason alone. The artwork on the truck pays homage to the style of truck art that is commonplace in the subcontinent. Certainly a very thoughtful design, which is probably crucial for marketing purposes (makes it very instagrammable). I ordered the Chicken Kabob roll, which was $11, as well as a falooda, which was $10. Pros: - High Quality, and good tasting kabob rolls. These aren't your mom's hella oily parathas (sorry ammi), there's a lot less oil than is typical of any paratha i've had. They seem to have a malai chicken tikka type thing on the inside that is very crucially not dry. The masalas they use are also good. The salad they add to the inside provides a good mix, and they've gotten the proportions right so there's an optimal ratio of chicken to vegetables in each bite. There's a little bit of chutney i detected in there, a little on the sparse side tbh, but they give you some green yogurt chutney on the side so it's not the end of the world. It is a definitely a step up from the typical kabob roll you get in Karachi. Granted, if a 150 rupee kabob roll was better than one that costs you 11 whole dollars, I'd have some problems. There are no problems here, however, since this feels like a more posh offering of desi food, which typically is not considered high end or anything. This would be like an "artisanal" deli sandwich if we were trying to come up with a sandwich analogue to the kabob roll. Like, they've made a kabob roll that perfectly caters to the demographic of yuppie millennial ABCD. Shut up and take my money. - The packaging and presentation is really nice. Honestly they may have gone slightly over the top with packaging, but it's like certainly easy to carry and stuff, and does not get very messy compared to some gyros and sandwiches. - It's a decent portion. The amount of food that is had for $11 is actually quite reasonable. The roll is a good size, and I did not feel like i got ripped off in this department, certainly a good thing. Cons: - We waited for about 10-15 mins in line, and a similar amount of time to receive our food. This wasn't too bad, considering the lunch rush, and that the food was very fresh. I'm sure as they are around for longer, the efficiency will improve, but, you can rest assured that the extra time very well contributes to the quality of the food. - Price was slightly steep for the falooda and other drinks IMO. You can get a less bougie Falooda at Surati Farsan in artesia for like $4, but it won't have all the extra scoops of ice cream, and it won't be nearly as much, but it feels like a better value. $10 for falooda would be worth it if it came with a giant scoop of ice cream as is pictured on their menu. If that is the case, it's comparable to ur like salt and straw type milkshakes maybe. Regardless, it's pretty damn good, i'm just cheap af. - not a con for me, but it was a little bit spicy. I'm sure someone with no spice tolerance would run into some problems here. For me though, this was a pretty ideal amount of heat. Recommendations: - add imlee ki chutney. I understand imlee is probably expensive, but it may not be a bad thing to charge a dollar for to have it on the side. - See if the kitchen can be streamlined any more. I understand that everything is probably made fresh, but 30 seconds saved per order over 20 guests is a pretty significant time saving. - i would say lower the price for lassi and stuff, but you can charge a premium for that since it's obviously hella good, it's not widely available unless you're in Artesia, and you get a large amount. read more

I am SO joyfully lucky to work very close to Paratta and have been wanting to try every item on the menu all at once(!) However I am pacing myself & it is incredibly hard! The Paro roll is super flavorful and tender!!!! I am so thrilled with your menu and my new perfect lunch roll, THANK YOU for a magical experience! *so fresh & delicious!!!* read more

I've been struggling to find a great Pakistani kebab joint since I moved to LA. Randomly stumbled upon Paratta the other day and my and wife I's taste buds were blown out of this world! Everything we ordered was amazing! The quality, packaging and experience for a Pakistani/South Indian restaurant is just unheard of in this part of the world. The owners clearly know what their doing and their ability to modernize the cuisine while still keeping it authentic is truly unique and well worth your try. Looking forward to trying more items on the menu! read more

The truck came to Bunker Hill outside my office and there was a large group of people hovered around it so I had to check it out. The food did not disappoint!! I tried the paro roll (chicken) and the gulabi lassi (rose + cardamom). The roll was fantastic. The chicken was well cooked and marinated, but the slaw is really what makes it. Excellent flavors, plus the mint chutney and raita were perfect garnishes, although I did not find either particularly spicy. The highlight was probably the gulabi lassi which was mildly sweet and mildly salty. Fantastic finish to the meal. I highly recommend this truck! read more

I've been wanting to try this place after seeing them on Instagram and Yelp. My expectations going in were pretty high.... and they exceeded them across the board. We had the Beef (bihari) and Chicken rolls along with the Aloo Fritters. Everything was so so flavorful! The rolls don't seem that big but they are very very filling. If you can only get one, get the beef, thank me later. read more

Paratta - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yummy! Worth the pick up. Mango lassi parathas roll samosa etc all so good! I wish they had a sit down area near by but for now we enjoy eating in the car. read more

Halal + desi food + super cute aesthetics? Yes please! I've been waiting for them to open for the longest time, and I finally got a chance to visit their food truck. We tried the reshmi (beef) and paro (chicken) rolls, the pyaaz fritters, and the basanti lassi (mango). Everything was super good, but I still can't get over how cute the truck and packaging were! Will have to hunt down the truck again so I can try the Falooda and the paneer roll next :) Def recommend trying their food! You won't find anything like this anywhere else. read more

Best paratta we have had in USA packaging is amazing we did not want to throw anything in the garbage , the falooda could be improved with adding ice cream and no pound cake please ! But love it and would definitely order again !! read more

Loved everything we tried, the food is amazing. The aloo pakore are out of this world and you can't get something like them anywhere else. The mango lassi was very authentic and my whole group loved it. 10/10 would recommend (it's also halal which is a plus) read more

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This is one of the best roll I had in LA . The meat is tender and nicely cooked through the flavors.

Oh em gee! The best desi halal food truck ever!! I'm very picky n skeptical about desi food here in SoCal...but Paratta food truck is beyond awesome. I tried the paro Paratta and it hit the spot. The serving size is good, quality n taste is amazing. The presentation n packaging is phenomenal!! I don't want to use the napkin cuz it's so classy lol The prices may seem high, but you're getting a lot of bang for your buck. Needless to say, the food truck itself is love! I hope they maintain their food quality always. Best wishes to them. read more

Delicious "wraps"! Saw the beautifully decorated food truck at Odd Nights at the Autry and gave it a try. Parro (chicken) was A+! Delicious "dressing" on the lettuce and marinade on the chicken - it's got a little kick in case you are sensitive to spicy flavors. Will definitely eat again. read more

Nothing short of miraculous, there's a complete asshole of a parking enforcement agent trying to give people tickets for waiting for their food at this shared kitchen, but this is worth the wait! Halal wagyu beef is legit af!!! read more

I was completely impressed with the flavor of the Chandi Roll. This was my first time eating from Paratta food truck. The cashier was very polite and the workers were very quick to get my food out. Would highly recommend eating from Paratta if you see there beautiful pink truck out and about. read more

Great taste always but since I have been eating this since the beginning of this business opened up they have increased the price and made portions smaller. Im surprised to see the size of the Paratta go smaller every time I order. Otherwise if there is ever any inconvenience or anything wrong with my order, they seem to always come through. Chutneys are to die for. Presentation is great. read more

I had a wonderful experience. I love the food. It was hygienic and fresh. Love it ... you guys nailed it... specially the Lessi and cutting Chai. Thank you so much -and keep up the good work. read more

Beautiful presentation, tasty food, and good service. I got the Reshma wrap. It's spicy in the "makes you sweat later" kind of way, but not in the "burns your tongue" kind of way. At $15, it's pricey for a wrap. But I enjoyed the food and the experience. Would definitely come again. read more

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Omg! So delicious and tasty! They made it really fast, put it in the cutest container and added the delicious side sauce. So yourself and your tastebuds a favor: try their food! So worth it! read more

Paratta - How cool is this packaging? - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I found this amazing place on door dash and the menu looked really good so we ordered one of everything pretty much and not a single item disappointed. The potato fritters are delicious. The chat masala on the masala fries are to die for. We also got the samosas and they tasted like authentic Punjabi samosas, the chutney that came with it was very tasty. We also got the mastani chicken rolls, chandhi roll and reshma roll. And can't forget the mango lassi. So creamy and flavorful! I am in love with this place. Definitely going to be ordering from them again. We ate the food so quick that we forgot to take pictures. Next time for sure. read more

Absolutely amazing. Tried it for the first time today and ordered the wagyu wrap. Meat was as tender as the wrap it's self. Delicious!

I never expected the rolls to be soo good. I felt like I am eating kathi roll in India. Packaging looks great. The food is quite pricy but I guess can't blame them. Inflation:(( I liked the lassi as well. I like it when Jndian/Pakistani food places serve authentic food with great quality. Good job! I hope they have more food options in the future. read more

Stumbled upon this food truck after leaving the LACMA (just across the street) and it was so DELICIOUS! I had the Reshma with extra Hari chutney - which is btw spicy but so flavorful! You can taste all of the flavors coming through harmoniously in this wrap - from the marinated wagyu beef to the fresh and crunchy veggies to the 2 chutneys that go on! The Paratta (bread) itself was so yummy too. Wish I would've gotten a second piece to dip in my chutney! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Paratta - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was incredibly authentic and transported us to the flavors we felt we could only get in India via the chutneys, and in the rose and cardamom of the lassi. The packaging was a perfect harmony of East meets West! Such a fun aesthetic that we never see here and we'd love to keep supporting you guys! We discovered the food on a whim driving around the arts district. We shared a lassi with our neighbors too. We will be back ASAP. As desi people looking for more evidence of home here in LA, we're thankful for you! read more

Paratta - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Quality over quantity. Great truck food in town, great customer service also. I've tried their beef rolls, soooo good!

This place is nothing if not hyped. Ordered Reshma Plates, Cheesy jalapeño chicken tikka samosas, Wagyu beef samosas, Lachcha parathas, and the Falooda. The samosas were cold and greasy. The beef in the Reshma plate is definitely NOT wagyu and was cold though they didn't have the food ready, the hari chutney and raita were bland and tasteless. The only saving grace were the parathas. To add insult to injury the Falooda is touted as having pound cake and a scoop of Jeni's ice cream. There was a microscopic piece of cake and no trace of ice cream. It was only milk with rose syrup a few pieces of noodles and basil seeds. The place will be like others, where you try it once and never return. Fancy napkins and bags do not make up for lack of taste and ridiculous pricing. Ordered six hours in advance and the food was not ready at the said time. read more

Selling food from a warehouse with no store front with crazy prices. Owner you need to check out halal food prices in your area, all decent sit in places have much better prices and food then what you are offering. And since this is closed door operation with no signs or anything I doubt the halal status too. read more

I had the Paneer wrap, it was delicious- maybe could have used a little less of the cold ingredients but I would definitely get it again. The falooda was my favorite though, I rarely see that in Indian restaurants and although it was priced pretty high at $10, it tasted great. read more

Their paratta wraps are the best in LA. The chicken is my favorite. Waiting for Covid to end so can check them out and properly try more things. read more

Got to try this place at smorgasburg and absolutely loved! The Chandni katti roll was so flavorful and delicious. The laccha paratha was very flaky and soft without being greasy, and I loved the packaging and theme of the truck/restaurant. Will definitely have to try more often when I am in the downtown area! read more

So happy to see a desi, halal, food truck in LA! I was waiting to try their food for quite some time and I finally was able to make it out to their location. We got the Paro (chicken) and Reshma (beef) rolls as well as Falooda and the aaloo (potato) fritters. For me, the beef rolls outranked the chicken roll, however both were extremely flavorful. I wish the chicken roll had a little smaller sized pieces of chicken. The green chutney on the side was just perfect! The paratha itself was not greasy at all, which I really appreciated because it didn't feel greasy and heavy. The aaloo pakoras were ok, nothing out of the ordinary for me. The falooda, on the other hand, was just perfect amount of sweetness! Big plus is the reusable jar it comes in! Overall great food! Lots of super cute branding on everything, even the napkins! Definitely felt the Pakistani street food flavor from the rolls! Great work! read more

Got Paratta at Smorgasburg today. It didn't have the longest line, and honestly I'm not entirely sure why because my food was AMAZING. The man working the front recommended I order from the "secret menu", so I got a half chicken/half beef kuch roll and a 50/50 of the aloo/pyaas & gobi fritters. Both combos were spot on. Bonus points for having the coolest truck at the whole place. read more

Had their food several times, everything is AMAZING! Everything is well thought out and executed, LOVED the colorful packaging and the service was very courteous as well. The star of the show is their food and lassis. I've had their parathas several times, and love the texture and flavor of the paratha, the meat/vegetable filling is a burst of flavor, very well done. Highly recommend the Chicken/Paro and Mango Lassi! read more

Where should I start, for me this place is the mini Karachi(Pakistan) in the heart of LA. I love everything on the menu. Its clean its delicious the marketing strategy is awesome and the taste will blow your tastebuds away. The taste is same as what I use to eat back in Karachi. I live in OC but I come to DTLA whenever I can to taste the amazing food. read more

Thanks it was really good yumlicious food and i loved the presentation bags packings cartons amazingly crafted reminded me of hot&spicy in khi pakistan read more