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The Best Roti in Toronto

The best roti in Toronto is a gut-busting meal that's savoury, spicy, saucy and won't break the bank. Made of tender, chewy flatbread wrapped around any manner of appealing fillings, roti is a popular choice at Caribbean and Indian restaurants across the city.

Here's the best roti in Toronto.


Mona's Roti
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Mona's Roti

A must-visit Scarborough roti shop, this family-owned place doles out dhal puri and paratha roti packed with Caribbean flavours. Join the throngs of regulars lining up for tender, flaky roti stuffed with jerk chicken, goat curry, layered vegetables, and more.

Island Foods
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Island Foods

Founded in 1974, this spot has a long history of feeding locals the best Caribbean cuisine. At its West Queen West and Don Mills locations, find dhal puri roti loaded with curried shrimp, chicken, goat, beef, or a number of vegan options. House-made hot sauce can take any order from mildly zippy to extra hot.


Roti Roti
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Roti Roti

This strip mall go-to tempts diners to Etobicoke with supple Trinidadian roti and a number of satisfying fillings. Choose between paratha, dhal puri and plain shell paratha, then weigh your options — from curry conch and boneless beef, to curry duck and veggie delight.

Randy's Roti
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Randy's Roti

Whether you head to this company's Yonge Street restaurant or come across one of its roving food trucks, you'll want to sample chef Randy Kangal's first-rate roti. Both medium and large sizes are substantial undertakings, loaded with fragrant fillings, from potato and channa to shrimp.


Ali's West Indian Roti Shop
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Ali's West Indian Roti Shop

This casual Parkdale spot needs no introduction to regulars who find comfort in its menu of dhal puri and paratha rotis, boasting a range of classic fillings. From duck and king fish to pumpkin and spinach, there's plenty for meat-eaters and vegetarians to savour.


The Roti Hut
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The Roti Hut

House-ground spices add depth to each of the kitchen's offerings at this Scarborough spot. A menu replete with Caribbean specialties includes pumpkin and spinach, stew beef and oxtail roti. Side each with house-made peanut punch or mauby.

Indar's Roti and Doubles
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Indar's Roti and Doubles

Caribbean flavours abound on a menu of halal dishes at this restaurant on Albion Road. Sample doubles and phulourie before diving into saucy roti wrapped around shrimp curry, callaloo stew, or fried fish and dhall.


Debe's Roti and Doubles
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Debe's Roti and Doubles

Even if dangerously hot isn't your thing, you'll find plenty to tuck into at this Jane Street takeout spot. Opt for best-selling boneless chicken roti layered with curried potatoes, or branch out with lamb, curry king fish or chickpeas and potatoes.

Roti Mahal
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Roti Mahal

Head to this Queen West takeout spot for unique North Indian roti that's freshly made to order. The wealth of meat-based, vegetarian and vegan choices can be overwhelming but it's hard to go wrong — whether you prefer your roti filled with chicken korma, butter chicken, paneer tikka masala or dairy-free daal curry.

Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez at Roti Roti. Ali's Roti by @hungry_wongs. Island Foods from island-foods.com.


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