Roti Roll Kingsway Vancouver – Menu, Hours & Indian Street Food Guide

If you’ve driven down Kingsway in Vancouver and wondered where the line of people outside the small South Asian restaurant comes from, the answer is almost always the same: it’s Roti Roll. Open around the clock most of the week and serving everything from hand-rolled Kathi Rolls to Indian-style poutine, Roti Roll Kingsway has quietly become one of the most talked-about spots on one of the city’s most diverse food corridors.

This guide covers everything — the full menu breakdown, what to order on your first visit, hours, location, and why this particular restaurant keeps showing up in conversations about the best Indian food in Vancouver.

What Is Roti Roll Kingsway?

Roti Roll is an Indian street food restaurant inspired by the kathi roll tradition of Kolkata — a style of food where spiced fillings (meat, paneer, vegetables, or noodles) are wrapped in a freshly made paratha. Think of it as India’s answer to the burrito, but with more complex spice work and a thinner, flakier wrap.

The Kingsway location is the original and most accessible, sitting at #5, 1022 Kingsway near the Burnaby border. Unlike many restaurants in the area that close by midnight, Roti Roll Kingsway operates 24 hours Tuesday through Sunday — which makes it a genuinely rare find for late-night Indian food in Vancouver.

Roti Roll Kingsway: Quick Facts

The Full Menu: What Roti Roll Kingsway Serves

The Kingsway menu is organized into distinct categories, each worth exploring. Here’s a breakdown of what’s available and what stands out in each section.

Chicken Kathi Rolls — The Star of the Menu

This is what Roti Roll is built around. Freshly made paratha (a layered Indian flatbread cooked on a tawa) is filled with marinated chicken, red onion, cilantro, and house-made sauces. The lineup includes:

Peri Peri Chicken Kathi Roll — Clay oven-roasted chicken marinated in peri peri spice blend, served with mint sauce and peri peri mayo. One of the most popular orders. Available as a roll ($13.50 range) or meal with rice bowl ($21.42).

Schezwan Chicken Kathi Roll — Fried chicken tossed in homemade Schezwan sauce. The fusion element here works particularly well — the Indo-Chinese flavour profile is a Kingsway neighbourhood favourite. Meal: $21.59.

Chicken Taka-Tak Kathi Roll — Juicy chicken in special masala gravy wrapped in paratha with house and mint sauce. Taka-tak refers to the sound of the cooking technique where the protein is chopped and cooked on a flat iron. Meal: $21.48.

Chicken 65 Kathi Roll — Fresh chicken in 65 tangy sauce wrapped in freshly made paratha with a touch of mint. Meal: $21.48.

Chicken Kofta Roll — Ground chicken kofta in a warm paratha with onion, cilantro, and mint sauce. Meal: $21.28.

Galouti Kebab Roll — A Lucknowi classic. Galouti kebabs — ultra-soft, melt-in-the-mouth minced meat patties — wrapped in paratha with onion and mint sauce. Meal: $21.19.

Charcoal Grill Beef Kebab Roll — Charcoal-grilled beef kebab in paratha with housemade sauce and mozzarella cheese. One of the few beef options. Meal: $22.28.

Vegetarian Kathi Rolls — A Strong Veg Program

The vegetarian section is genuinely extensive — not an afterthought. Roti Roll offers one of the more creative veg menus among Indian restaurants on Kingsway.

Paneer Taka-Tak Kathi Roll — Crispy paneer cubes in chili sauce, wrapped in soft paratha with sriracha and mint sauce. Meal: $20.88.

Chilli Paneer Roll — Same concept as above but saucier and slightly more Indo-Chinese in flavour. Meal: $20.98.

Veg Manchurian Kathi Roll — Crispy veg manchurian balls tossed in tangy sauce, wrapped in paratha with onion, cilantro, and mint. Meal: $21.08.

Achari Paneer Kathi Roll — Paneer marinated in achari (pickling spice) blend, served with achari mayo and mint sauce. One of the more distinctive flavour profiles on the menu. Meal: $21.28.

Cauliflower 65 Kathi Roll — Battered cauliflower in house 65 sauce, rolled in fresh paratha. Meal: $20.88.

Chana Masala Roll — Chickpeas simmered in tangy aromatic spices, served in warm paratha. Meal: $19.59.

Paneer Makhani Kathi Roll — Paneer in creamy butter sauce. Classic and crowd-pleasing. $13.80 (roll only — currently on discount).

Indian-Style Burgers — The Fusion Highlight

This is where Roti Roll gets creative in a way that not many Vancouver restaurants attempt. These aren’t Indian-spiced versions of a regular burger — the ingredients are reimagined.

Samosa Burger — A whole samosa smashed into the burger, served with chutney. Unusual, genuinely fun to eat. Meal: $19.98.

Butter Chicken Burger — Tandoori roasted chicken sautéed in butter sauce on a burger bun with tomato and green salad. Meal: $19.98.

Peri Peri Chicken Burger — Oven-roasted chicken with homemade peri peri sauce, onion, tomato, cheddar, and mayo. Meal: $19.49.

Crispy Aloo Patty Burger — Crispy potato patty with mint mayo, chipotle mayo, cheddar, and green salad. The vegetarian burger option. Meal: $18.98.

Noodle Chowmein Burger — Crispy potato patty with Chinese-style noodles, mint mayo, and chipotle mayo. Unconventional, but works. Meal: $18.48.

Paneer Makhani Burger — Paneer in makhani sauce on a burger bun with onion, tomato, and green salad. Meal: $19.24.

Biryani Style Rice Bowls

Basmati rice cooked with classic biryani spices, topped with your choice of protein and served with mixed salad, sour cream, and homemade sauce. Available in non-vegetarian ($20.49) and vegetarian ($19.49) versions, with meal upgrades to $26.48 and $25.48 respectively.

These rice bowls are a good option if you want something more substantial than a roll — the basmati and biryani spice combination makes for a genuinely satisfying meal.

Roti Roll Poutine — The Canadian-Indian Mashup

This is exactly what it sounds like: crispy fries loaded with Indian toppings and Roti Roll’s signature master sauce. Available in vegetarian ($19.99) and non-vegetarian ($19.99) versions, with meal upgrades at $25.99 each.

It’s one of those menu items that sounds gimmicky but actually delivers — the master sauce ties everything together in a way that works.

Light Meal Bowls

A range of rice and protein bowls for those who want something lighter than a full meal combo:

Chole Samose — Two samosas in a bowl with Indian-style chole (spiced chickpeas) and chutney. $17.58 (meal). One of the most comforting options on the menu.

Cholle Chawal Rice Bowl — Chickpeas cooked in housemade gravy with Indian spices, served with rice. $14.49.

Chana-e-Tikki Bowl — Three aloo tikki with chana and Indian chutney, served with sliced onion. $11.49.

Rajma Chawal Bowl — Red kidney beans in spiced gravy with white rice. $21.48 (meal). A north Indian home-cooking classic.

Veg & Chicken Manchurian with Fried Rice — Crispy manchurian balls in spicy sweet tangy sauce with mixed vegetable fried rice. $15.99.

Sides — Samosas and Snacks

The sides section at Roti Roll Kingsway is worth spending time on, particularly if you’re ordering for a group.

2 Pc Large Veg Samosa Indian Style — The flagship samosa. Two large Indian-style veg samosas with optional tamarind sauce. $6.99. Freshly made, well-spiced, properly crisp.

Veg Noodle Samosa (Chowmein Inside) — Veg noodles made with mixed vegetables and spices, stuffed into crisp dough patties. A creative fusion on the traditional samosa. $3.50 each.

Vegetarian Samosa (1 pc, Large) — Single large samosa with peas and boiled potatoes in spiced filling, served with tamarind sauce. $3.25.

Hara Bhara Kebab (4 pcs) — Mixed vegetable patties with Indian spice blend, deep fried and served with chutney. $11.99.

Aloo Tikki (4 pcs) — Homemade aloo tikki served with chutney. $11.19.

Crispy Corn, Paneer & Cheese Bombers (6 pcs) — Homemade with potato, two types of cheese, Indian paneer, sweet corn, and Indian spices. $10.19.

Peri Peri Fries — Crispy peri peri seasoned fries. $5.99.

Drinks

Mango Lassi and Masala Lassi ($4.99 each, 12 oz) are the standout drink options — the mango lassi pairs well with spicier rolls, while the masala lassi complements the heavier rice bowls. Standard soft drinks, apple juice, and water are also available ($1.99–$2.99).

What to Order on Your First Visit to Roti Roll Kingsway

If you’re visiting for the first time, here’s a practical guide:

If you want the signature experience: Start with the Peri Peri Chicken Kathi Roll Meal or the Chicken Taka-Tak Kathi Roll Meal. These represent the restaurant’s core identity most clearly.

If you’re vegetarian: The Achari Paneer Kathi Roll Meal or Chilli Paneer Roll Meal are the most interesting options. The Chole Samose bowl is an excellent alternative if you want something more traditional.

If you want something unique to Roti Roll: Try the Samosa Burger or the Roti Roll Poutine. These items you’re not likely to find at any other restaurant in Vancouver.

For late-night eating (after midnight): The rolls and rice bowls are the most satisfying options at late hours. The Chicken & Chowmein Roll is a popular late-night order — the noodle filling adds substance.

For sharing and snacking: Get the Hara Bhara Kebab, a couple of samosas, and Peri Peri Fries alongside whatever rolls you’re ordering.

Why Roti Roll Kingsway Stands Out on Vancouver’s Food Scene

Kingsway is one of the most genuinely diverse food streets in any Canadian city. South Asian, Southeast Asian, East Asian, and Middle Eastern restaurants sit side by side along a stretch that runs from Vancouver through Burnaby to New Westminster. Competition is real, and mediocre places don’t last.

Roti Roll has lasted and grown — they now have a second location in Point Gray near UBC — because of a few specific things:

The paratha is made fresh. Many restaurants in this price range use pre-made or frozen wraps. Roti Roll’s paratha is made in-house, which makes a tangible difference in texture and flavour. A good paratha should be slightly flaky, pliable enough to wrap without cracking, and have a faint butter or ghee note. When it’s right, it elevates everything inside it.

The spice work is genuine. The Schezwan, the achari, the taka-tak, the 65 sauce — these aren’t interchangeable flavour names slapped on different proteins. Each preparation has a distinct profile that’s recognizably connected to its culinary tradition.

The 24-hour model fills a real gap. Vancouver doesn’t have many quality Indian food options after midnight. Roti Roll Kingsway being open through the night Tuesday to Sunday makes it the default answer to “where can we get good food at 2am?” for a significant part of the city.

The menu is genuinely creative without being gimmicky. The Samosa Burger could easily be a novelty item. At Roti Roll it’s actually well-executed. The same applies to the poutine and the Noodle Chowmein Burger — fusion items that taste like someone actually thought about whether the combination works.

Roti Roll Kingsway Hours and Location

Roti Roll Kingsway is located at #5, 1022 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, easily accessible by transit (the 25 and 29 buses both run along Kingsway) and with street parking available on surrounding side streets.

Hours:

• Tuesday to Sunday: Open 24 Hours
• Monday: 12:00 AM–9:00 AM and 6:00 PM–11:59 PM

Contact:

• Phone: +1 (604) 428-1300
• Email: canadarotiroll@gmail.com

You can order directly through the Roti Roll website, or through DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, and Uber Eats for delivery.

Roti Roll Kingsway vs. Point Gray: What’s the Difference?

Roti Roll has two Vancouver locations. The Point Gray location at 4443 West 10th Ave is near UBC and serves a slightly different demographic — more students, more daytime traffic. Hours are more limited: Monday to Wednesday 10:00 AM–11:20 PM, Thursday to Sunday 10:00 AM–5:20 AM.

The Kingsway location has a wider menu and the 24-hour model that makes it the more versatile option for most Vancouver residents. If you’re near UBC or the west side, Point Gray is the convenient choice. If you’re anywhere else in the city — or it’s 3am — Kingsway is the answer.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roti Roll Kingsway

Is Roti Roll Kingsway open 24 hours?

Yes, Tuesday through Sunday Roti Roll Kingsway is open 24 hours. On Mondays, hours are 12:00 AM–9:00 AM and 6:00 PM–11:59 PM.

What is a Kathi Roll?

A Kathi Roll is a street food originating from Kolkata, India. A spiced filling — typically marinated meat, paneer, or vegetables — is cooked and wrapped in a freshly made paratha (layered Indian flatbread) with onion, cilantro, and chutney. Roti Roll’s version adds house-made sauces and fusion elements unique to their menu.

Does Roti Roll Kingsway serve halal food?

Roti Roll uses halal-certified proteins across their meat-based menu items. Confirm directly with the restaurant at +1 (604) 428-1300 for specific product details.

What are the most popular items at Roti Roll Kingsway?

Based on the menu and customer feedback, the Peri Peri Chicken Kathi Roll, Chicken Taka-Tak Roll, Schezwan Chicken Roll, and Chilli Paneer Roll are consistently popular. The Samosa Burger and Roti Roll Poutine are standout unique items. For sides, the 2 Pc Large Veg Samosa Indian Style at $6.99 is a frequent order.

Is there parking at Roti Roll Kingsway?

Street parking is available on Kingsway and nearby side streets. The location is also accessible via multiple bus routes along Kingsway.

Can I order online from Roti Roll Kingsway?

Yes. You can order directly through rotiroll.ca for pickup, or through DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, and Uber Eats for delivery.

Does Roti Roll have vegetarian options?

Yes — the vegetarian menu is extensive. Options include Paneer Kathi Rolls (Taka-Tak, 65, Makhani, Achari), Cauliflower 65 Roll, Chana Masala Roll, Veg Manchurian Roll, rice bowls, and multiple samosa and snack options. Most items can be customized for spice level.

How much does a meal cost at Roti Roll Kingsway?

Individual rolls range from approximately $13–$16. Meal combos (roll + rice bowl + drink) typically range from $19–$26. Sides like samosas start at $3.25 for a single piece.