15 responses to “Roti, an Indian Bistro”

1. Angela

   September 30, 2004

   We are thrilled that an Indian Resturant has come to Burlingame. The food and service was very good. We will go there again.
   It is fun visiting local spots on the chance of meeting friends and neighbors.

2. a

   October 6, 2004

   The food was great! There is plenty to choose from for the vegie to carnivor. I recommend it to anyone from a beginner to the advanced connoiseur – ENJOY!

3. jason cutler

   October 7, 2004

   I haven’t tried Roti yet, but I did try Sweet India on Peninsula across from the Shell station last night and it was good. Open til 10:30 PM and free delivery too. I’ll be taking advantage of both of those services.

4. Angela

   October 7, 2004

   Sweet India is my all time favorite Indian restaurant, but we try to shop in Burlingame, as much as possible.

5. Jenn

   October 8, 2004

   Wow, I’ll have to try Sweet India, also. They must be good if they’ve managed to survive in such a weird spot for so long. What would you two recommend to try at Sweet India??

6. Gerald

   October 22, 2004

   We dined here on a Wednesday evening in October and found this place to be really nice. The chef, as it turns out, was hired away from San Francisco’s (and the Bay Area’s) top Zagat Guide-rated Indian restaurant.
   There was a fellow playing Indian music until about 9:30. Very charming.
   The menu is varied and very nicely priced. My guest and I ordered a variety of dishes…a bread basket was exceptional. Vegetable fritters are a delight and nicely spicy.
   We had a seafood and two lamb dishes, each distinctive and excellent. The owner stopped by our table and saw it covered with different plates. “Now THIS is what Roti is all about: a FEAST!” We were warmly treated, by the way.
   The wine list, sad to say, is poor. But corkage (the cost of them serving you a bottle you’ve brought) is a very modest $7.
   This could be a major treasure for Burlingame, especially if the foodies from around the Bay Area beat a path here knowing where their favorite Indian chef is now practicing his kitchen artistry.

7. joe baylock

   October 23, 2004

   We made our first foray to Roti tonight and were pleased with the food and the company at other tables. It appeared to be “locals night” which one can’t always say about the Avenue.
   I loved the Mixed Seafood Biryani ($14) and the Palak Paneer (spinach, $7) was excellent as well. Even my 13 year old liked it, especially the Roti Calamari ($6).
   I will defer to Gerald on the wine list as he is the master. Perhaps a few suggestions of what has paired well with Indian food would be of assistance to the owner, who is a wine buff as well. Being a Zin fanatic, but not in the mood for one tonight, we went with a lighter white that was fine.
   Quite a good addition to the Burlingame scene especially given the ache left by Yanni’s departure one street over.

8. Jenn

   October 25, 2004

   Wow, this is another new gem. We haven’t had such great indian food, since the Tandoori Oven closed in San Francisco decades ago. Great Biryani dishes, wonderful bread, Chai tea, etc., I cannot wait to go back. We wish them much success.

9. frank

   October 25, 2004

   With the landlord they have at that location, they will need all the luck that they can get.

10. Angela

    October 25, 2004

    Don’t tell me that is a karp property……

11. Rosaline

    October 25, 2004

    Hope not, that is the kiss of death to any business.

    Could that be the reason why none of the businesses at that location have ever survived?

12. PPirate

    December 7, 2004

    Went recently. Food is excellent one of the best we have been to in the Peninsula.
    Agree with comments on the service. It is excellent, very friendly. Just a slight issue trying get some to bring our check.

    One minor deficiency. The serving dishes and plates were cold. So when ordering an number of dishes to share expect your food to go cold very quickly.

13. Jenn

    December 7, 2004

    We’ve been four times already; every meal has been a pleasure. I also noticed that it is truly child-friendly. It is run by a family and they can appreciate all the issues that come up in restaurants. Both my children love the food. There is something for everyone. A great addition to our town!

14. David

    December 9, 2004

    The food was great but the service gets a huge thumbs down. If you ask me, the in-experienced, poorly managed staff call for a limp experience. I wouldn’t be surprised if you see a new restaurant in the same location within a few months.

15. Jenn

    December 9, 2004

    Too bad, I hope your experience was just an off night. Out of curiousity, was the top floor open when you dined? Maybe they get stretched too thin when the upstairs is also full.