I remain a fan of the Roti that once was, so I give this mediocre review of the "new" Roti with sorrow in my heart. Years ago, Roti served a heaping portion of chicken with delicious yellow rice and generous sides. Today, the yellow rice has been replaced with a "healthier" but dry and flavorless brown rice. The chicken recipe appears to have changed as well, coming much smaller and less flavorful with spices than it was before. The sides were similarly disappointing in their portions during my visit. Perhaps it's unfair to blame this particular store for corporate-wide penny-pinching and decision-making, but as others have commented, Roti no longer seems like the good value it once was. Perhaps if the company rediscovers its roots, I'll become a regular customer again someday. read more

Been here more than a hand full of times. First it was good with great portion and service. Now portions are small and the general service is bad. Wouldn't go back until it is good as when it started. read more

For what it is, it is great. While the line can get long, they are good about moving people through it quickly. The chicken roti salad was good, and the toppings all are decently fresh. For a fast casual restaurant it's exactly what one needs for a quick lunch time meal. read more

Roti is a good option for a quick and easy Mediterranean lunch. They follow the Chipotle-style "create as you go" assembly line, where you can select either a rice bowl, wrap or salad and then add additional proteins and toppings as you go. They offer both falafel and roasted vegetables as vegetarian options. I found the portion size to be quite large. The toppings are good and the line moves very quickly. Overall, a solid workday lunch option. read more

I love ROTI! A new fan for sure. I ordered a Mediterranean plate, which comes with a the roti rice, choice of protein, and three "toppings". I decided to go with the chicken kabob since it looked like the healthier option. I chose the red cabbage, tomato & onion salad, and eggplant for my toppings. I asked for the spicy shu'g sauce, and the yogurt based sauce. I had taste tested the red pepper aioli, and it was delicious - but definitely high in fat. The food was very flavorful. I was surprised that even the kabob which was made at chicken breast was marinated very well. My least favorite part of the meal was the rice. It lacked flavor, but once you mixed it with the sauce and toppings it was delicious! The eggplant reminded me of an Indian curry dish. The roti or pita was really good; definitely thicker than your average pita. It was more like a cross between an Indian naan and pita. read more

Food is always fresh and taste great! Been here a few times and never had an issue with temperature and taste.

Advice from my stomach to yours: Don't do the tahini sauce. Trust me.

This is a good place for quick, edible food in a cafeteria style setting, so its very good option for quick lunch. The food itself is really not very good or desirable but very edible. if you're looking for good Middle Eastern food, you've no business in a Roti. Its good for consistent, quick, reasonably priced and somewhat nutritional food. Taste could certainly improve, their hot sauce tastes like sweet ketchup, falafel is mush, bread is not good and the hummus is quite lousy. But its edible, dependable and quick. read more

This is where to eat if you can't go anywhere else... I got there before 1 PM and it looked like the kitchen blew up... And the staff looked like they'd been through a hurricane of sweat and misery. The food had some flavoring spices, but it all needed a little more. It certainly needed S&P. The tomato and cucumber mush that was slopped on my plate was 'refreshingly' tasty, but consistency -wise, it had just been in a bucket too long for my liking, before it was ungraciously served to me. I bet this place is probably pretty good just before the lunch rush hits, but I doubt I'll ever know. read more

A coworker recommended Roti. I got the chicken roti salad. I couldn't stop eating thru all the wonderful toppings; caponata is my fav! Also, the serving is hearty, so I had the leftovers for dinner. Winner all around. Can't wait to go back. read more

Everybody has been talking about roti so I had to check out since it was right across the street from me. Got the BPE and I really enjoyed the rice,chicken, and red pepper aioli very much! It comes with the recommended sides which maybe have been too green for me. There were two salads and hummus. I feel like I know my bulk food next time and I want to try other sides. I know this is suppose to be healthy place but I need more carbs! But if you are looking for a good balance of food I think this place is doing it right. read more

Got lamb meatballs but it was stuffed with so many other things that it didn't taste like lamb. Their bowl size may have become flatter. Quantity was okay. read more

Great, quick, reasonably-priced lunch place with multiple gluten and dairy-free options. I've had the chicken roti and chicken kebab, both were great! The roasted vegetables, tomato-cucumber salad and cabbage slaw are YUM. They have gluten-free pita too! read more

I came here with a couple coworkers for lunch on Thursday. I'd never been here before, but was pleasantly surprised. It's kind of like a Chipotle, but with Mediterranean food. We got in about 12 and there was no line and plenty of seating. I got a chicken roti salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, feta, red onions with tzatziki sauce. It was really good. The tzatziki sauce was yummy and the chicken was cooked perfectly and was delicious. read more

This place is great. I was very pleasantly surprised with the amount of food that they gave, but the quality of it was really food for a fast food type place. It seems like a very popular place since there were a lot of people at lunch, but the line moved very quickly. The Mediterranean theme is also very refreshing and all of the ingredients/dishes they had looked great. I got a chicken roti rice plate, and it was delicious. I'll definitely come back. read more

This place is an excellent and affordable choice for lunch in between meetings. The portions are generous and the food is pretty darn good (I will even give it my Arab stamp of approval in the category: Fast Food). The 4-5 meat (and one fallafel) choice are accompanied by a diverse selection of middle eastern salads and side dishes. That being said, this is not a quick in and out experience. Lines at the K St. location can often be very long, and though in theory this place should operate with the same speed of a Chop't or Chipotle, the reality is very different. read more

Where has this place been all my life?! I love roti...absolutely love it. I have been to three locations and this is my favorite so far. Clean, friendly staff, and they move quickly. The only thing I haven't tried yet is the wrap, so I guess that's next. They haves so much to choose from, I can't even recommend anything. It's all good! read more

I had roti the other day because i needed a quick lunch. Got the chicken roti salad and it sucked. Cava is 100 times better.

Today was my first Roti experience. I grabbed food after work to take home for dinner tonight, but of course I sampled once off the train soon after getting home "just in case"-plus the bread was cold and I had to warm it back up. I initially wanted a salad with salmon ($2 up charge) and was told it would be a 5 min wait, but then he told me that they were out (at 3:15p). SO I got a salad with chicken kabob and a bunch of good looking (and tasting) ingredients-which you aren't charged more for each one, but you only get a dollop. The bread smelled great and even tasted good once I heated it back up. My criticism of the bread would be that it should be placed in a better wrap or its on bag-it's an open flap of paper, which allows the heat to quickly escape. After several stops on the red line, my bread was bone cold once I made it to Shady Grove (but it was damn good bread though!). The price tag came to $8 and some change, which wasn't too bad, but it wasn't what I wanted either. I do agree that the ingredients are fresh and the service was quick, but inventory isn't too hot to run out of salmon (the only fish on the menu) more than 5 hours before closing. I will give them another shot for sure though on the strength of the ingredients and convenient location. read more

Just want to give a 5-star review to "Malcom" the Grillmaster! He's always engaging customers with a courteous "hello, how is your day?" --- which goes a long way! The food is great too! Thanks Malcom and enjoy YOUR day! :) read more

Food was good. Staff was friendly and mostly very helpful. However, I selected this restaurant in very large part because the door said "free WiFi". It was not until I ordered, sat down with my food, and failed to find the network, that I was told they no longer provided WiFi, as it was a new company. They are certainly not obliged to provide their customers WiFi, but it is easy to remove a sticker from a door. My meal was spoiled because I had planned to do some work and I could not. I was stuck eating my lunch in a hurry and thinking about where else I could go and what else I would have to buy. read more

At this location they have JASMINE RICE! It is far superior to the normal yellow rice.

Great lunch option! Love being able to control what goes on my plate. Enthusiastic staff working make sure my meal was great. Will go back and can recommend you give it a try. read more

Good, quick and convenient lunch option for those that work in this area. I typically get the rice plate with chicken and three sides. Food is always fresh. Can get crowded. read more

I've been to 4 of the DC area Roti's (this one, Pennsylvania Ave, L'Enfant Plaza, and Foggy Bottom) and I've had nothing but good experiences at all 4! This is one of my go-to fast food places now. Prices are right, food always tastes fresh, staff have always been polite... etc. I love the flavor combos and ability to choose whatever I want in the sandwiches/platters... it's a great option for when I don't feel like a sub or burrito. I normally get the chicken or steak sandwich with most of the fixins and cucumber and spicy sauce. The only thing I'm not a fan of is their falafel but then, I'm not a huge falafel fan so it's probably just me. Oh and they are always offering deals and 'free' days if you join their mailing list. #win read more

Excellent! Everything is good, but I think the chicken Roti is thigh meat because while it's delicious, it doesn't taste the same as the white meat chicken kabobs. Vegetables are excellent and so is the pita, chocolate chip cookies and red pepper sauce. It's all good1 read more

Since my initial review and the problems listed, I've been back a few times. The issues raised are all gone. And now you get the normal Roti experience of fresh, good food for the right price. read more

Decent falafel for a chain restaurant though the prices are a little high. You might be better off at a foodtruck, but it will do in a pinch. It is VERY busy during lunch hours (which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone given the location), so be prepared for the wait. Seating can also be elbow-to-elbow, so I recommend getting it to go. read more

Discovered this place yesterday, went back today! Delicious! Simple small menu but so much flavor in everything that every combo is delish!

Overpowering garlic makes all the meats taste the same, there is no freshness at all! Roti is good value, but the heaviness of the chicken roti gets to me. Also the place is loud as heck, the servers can't hear you and blast the wrong sauces on and put on the wrong toppings, an otherwise good experience is suffering from the express treatment. read more

I had great customer service at this location after experiencing a problem with the Roti app. On top of it, the steak was excellent.

this place is always good! salads, pitas, and rice plates are sooooo good. The lines go pretty quick - the guys behind the counter have a great system pulling you through line. the Chicken Roti is my favorite with the spicy sauce! Great place for lunch!! read more

Dried out chicken had been sitting under warming lights for days. Perhaps because of two snow days but it should have been tossed, not sold and served.... read more

Been working downtown for a while now, but because I'm north of K street, I always forget there's a Roti close by that's a good alternative when Chop't and Nando's get old. Roti is definitely tasty, but probably not as healthy as most people think it is. Recently read an article about DC restaurant lunch calories and it said Roti's salad more than doubled its advertised calories. Eh, whatever, still tastes awesome. I'm a big fan of getting the salad, with double meat, and then all the sides. Makes for a full and happy afternoon. read more

I found Roti on Yelp and read the reviews. I was not...repeat was not disappointed! The food was great. Very flavorful. I order for about 20 for a small meeting. They had the perfect group catering menu...a buffet or falafel, chicken, hummus, salad, cous cous, naan, and sauces. I order a desert tray and for everyone with tip and delivery it was about $350. They delivered on time and set up everything for us. The food was great and everyone at the meeting love every bit of it. It is a great change from the typical sandwiches and pizza. I will definitely be using them again. read more

Well if it's your first time here I would suggest to not go during weekday lunch hour. It's a tad bit intimidating, I felt like I was on the Soup Nazi episode of Seinfeld. Think Chipotle but Mediterranean style. It's very loud and very fast. I ordered the BPE (best plate ever) which is a rice bowl, but I skipped on the rice. The chicken kabobs were good a smidge on the dry side but still good. The yogurt sauce tasted fresh and flavorful. I had the cabbage which was very vinegary, could pass next time. The tomato and cucumber salad was good, fresh and I could eat every day probably. The hummus was good and creamy and I mixed in all in with everything, especially the cabbage. I was sad I could only use one between the feta cheese, olives and onions but I went with the feta. Perfect little topping. Maybe I was just hungry that day because I wish it was more food but I was satisfied, I know the rice definitely would have filled me up. I like this place it's definitely than the same boring delis and Chipotle. Definitely a new lunch time spot contestant. read more

Heard about this place while visiting DC. I had the pita sandwich - you choose the meat or falafel , then sauce, then 3 sides like hummus,tomato cucumber salad etc. You can also do a plate the same way if you don't want the mess of eating a pita. Everything was very fresh and had a good flavor. The baklava tasted good but was a little too soggy for my taste. read more

Love the food! Love the service once you're there but beware! If you order food for pickup, they find a way to mess it up every single time. Check your order before you leave the place and make sure that the person taking the order understands what you are ordering. Actually, even then, it doesn't help. Better yet, send the person who placed the order to pick up the food. So frustrating! read more

Another one of DC's growing number of Middle Eastern/Mediterannean-inspired fast-casual places, Roti is probably the least expensive of them all -- though the food quality is also probably the least consistent. You get the option of a rice plate, pita wrap or salad. Each dish comes with a protein, a sauce, and your choice of three sides. I usually get rice plates here, though I've also experimented with the wraps. Regarding meats, I've had both the chicken roti (dark meat lightly seasoned and grilled) and the chicken kabob (all-white meat, seasoned kabob-style). not too impressed with the roti version. It doesn't have that much flavor, and sometimes it's dry/chewy, depending on how long it's been sitting there. The chicken kabob has more flavor, and it's also more consistently moist (ironic, since it's all-white meat). The salmon option is kind of a ripoff; it's basically the size of a hotdog, and it just doesn't taste like much of anything, yet you have to pay extra for it. The selection of sides is nice, but be warned that they're all cold, even though some of them are the kind of side you'd normally see served warm. The hummus here is silky-smooth and tasty, and the feta cheese is both fluffy and flavorful. Each of those counts as a side. For my third side, I get the steamed fresh-vegetable medley (usually a mixture of carrots, bell peppers, broccoli and onions), which is served cold. These vegetables go well with the hummus and feta. The rice (which is kind of like a rice pilaf), isn't bad, but its quality is inconsistent; it can vary between fluffy and moist, and dry and chewy. The red-pepper aioli is my favorite of the sauces; it's sweet yet tangy, and it's got just a hint of heat to it. My favorite thing about this place, however, is the freshly baked pita-pocket bread that is served for free with every rice plate. It's baked on-site, and it's got a nice, warm, light and soft texture, perfect for stuffing. At other places, the pita are similar to the ones you'd find in grocery stores -- pre-made, sold in bags of a dozen, with a slightly stale and spongy texture. Roti gets big kudos for their pita bread. K Street doesn't stand out in any particular way from the other Roti locations I've been to; this one fits the trends I've laid out here. If you're looking for a healthy, quick bite of Mediterranean food, this is usually a good option if you play your cards right. read more

I still love the food but the portions are greatly lacking compared to when they opened. I have been a regular customer since the beginning but every time I go the portions decrease. The value just isn't there anymore. I believe a side should be bigger than just a tablespoon. Roti step it up or you are going to lose loyal customers. There are so many options here in DC and you will be quickly replaced! read more