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