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Dal Roti

1/293 Lilly Street | Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682 001, India
+91 484 2217655
4.0 of 5 stars 233 Reviews
Cuisines: Indian
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Chennai, India
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Dal Roti is situated in a little side street of Fort Kochi. The restaurant is very clean and offers simple but comfortable wooden furniture. The guests are a colorful mix out of Indians and international travelers. Dal Roti offers a variety of Indian dishes (Kati Rolls, Parathas, Rice dishes, Thalis, Curries and other foods). The meals are separated in vegetarian,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Dal Roti serves outstanding (north) Indian food in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful - the owner even advised us to order less food to begin with and see how we got on, and he was spot on. In Western terms it's incredibly cheap, especially for the quality of the food. The main... More

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Charlottesville, VA
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

It's excellent Northern Indian food (and in style therefore somewhat more familiar for Americans than other food available in this city) that's wonderfully prepared, with an eye towards the kind of health concerns a visitor might have in mind, and served with extraordinary grace and friendliness (not fuss). We had kids with us every time, lunches and dinners, and they... More

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New Zealand
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Great simple Indian food. The owner is rather eccentric, rude and bossy at times but this place is an institution and costs so little that the owner's attitude is just part of its charm. Any way some of the tourists that come here deserve what they get! More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I ate at Dal Roti back in February and still think about it! I was a woman traveling alone and found it to be very comfortable, with good food at an incredible value. The owner and staff were very nice to me and service was fast. Don't be turned off by lines because for me it went very fast. I... More

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Paris, France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

the restaurant is well situated in the center of Fort Kochi. Sure this restaurant is for foreigners (only foreigners there) but what a a nice atmosphere ! specialised in specialities from North India. And it's a pleasure to be wellcomed by such a smiling and helpful owner ! We ate twice there and recommend this restaurant ! More

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zurich
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

cheap ( for kerala ) and delicious food, fast service. pretty narcisstic owner which looks at the place as his drama-stage. We are veggis and just stayed nearby so we dealed with that- for the hunger ! More

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Colombo
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Went with friends to Dal Roti last month. We are from Sri Lanka. Dal Roti, in case you missed out serves North Indian food, so don't go ask for Meen Pollichattu like we did! The owner Ramesh was rather curt at the beginning but later warmed to us and spoke animatedly on a variety of topics. We all ordered Tandoori... More

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Cochin
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Dal roti, though food is good..the service is pathetic..I had asked for mango milk shake and the fellow bought frooty mixed with mango juice when i clearly mentioned i needed a fresh fruit juice..and on asking why u have mixed frooty, the owner so rudely took away my juice..He could have handled that by accepting his mistake..instead he was rude... More

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Bangalore, India
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We ordered for basic Kati rolls. It was good & tasty. The host & owner is a gem of a person. Professional to the core, with a great sense of hospitality. More

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