Roti Grill, the Northern Indian restaurant known for its modern take on traditional Indian food and fresh, high-quality ingredients has moved their Knox location to a neighboring address at 3001 Knox Street, Dallas, TX (the former Pei Wei spot). This new location brings a more refined version of the typical Roti Grill dining experience including full-service dining and a full bar serving craft cocktails made with Indian ingredients.
“There’s a lack of Indian restaurants in DFW where guests can sit down and take their time enjoying wine, beer, or cocktails along with dinner,” says owner Pardeep Sharma in a statement. “It gives us a good opportunity to serve the same great food we are known for, but in a full-service setting.”
Sharma, a seasoned restaurateur, opened his first restaurant in Richardson in 1982 – Kebab N Kurry – and then went on to open India Palace in 1985, a staple in the Indian restaurant community in DFW. He has continued to be a key figure in the Dallas-Fort Worth Indian culinary scene. The Roti Grill concept began in 1992, with the first location opening in Plano. Today, Roti has a location in The Star in Frisco, Victory Plaza, and now this latest addition in the Knox-Henderson/Uptown area.
Guests can start with appetizers like crisp Vegetable Samosas filled with spiced potatoes and peas; Chili Paneer with onions and bell peppers; or Dahi Papdi Chaat – fried chickpea flour cake, spicy chickpeas and chutney. Tandoori specialties include Chicken Tikka, ground lamb Seekh Kebab, and Shrimp Tandoori, each served with basmati rice, naan, and masala sauce. Classic entrees features Chicken Vindaloo in a tangy sauce, creamy Lamb Korma, and vegetarian favorites like Chana Masala and Malai Kofta – vegetable and cheese dumplings in a creamy sauce. The aromatic Chicken and Shrimp Biryani bring layers of spice, while traditional desserts like syrup-soaked Gulab Jamun and creamy Indian rice pudding, Kheer round out the meal.
Drink highlights on the menu include the Indian Sunset – Indian rum, amaretto, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice; Mango Margarita- Hornitos tequila, mango purée, lime, simple; Indian Cola – Indian rum, Fever Tree cola; and the Indian Whiskey – Antiquity blue, signature, Royal Challenge, and Solan Black.
The new Roti Grill location spans 3,300 square feet and can seat up to 80 guests, offering Northern Indian dishes with a modern twist made from high-quality ingredients and spices sourced from well-respected Indian suppliers.
This location stands out with its vibrant and colorful design, crafted by designer Hatsumi Kuzuu, who has worked on notable projects such as Birdie’s Eastside, Tei-An and FT33. Kuzuu paid homage to Indian culture by incorporating decorative details of Indian architecture and art into the space. The design also features large wood beams with vibrant colors and stenciled figures, making the dining atmosphere lively and immersive.
Kuzuu says of the design, “Roti has been in DFW for a long time and I wanted to do something very different for them, and pay homage to their beautiful culture.” She continues, “I really enjoyed researching decorative details of Indian architecture, art and history. One of my favorite things to do is learn about different cultures and art and implement it into the project, which makes my work unique every time. Being colorful was a very important part of this project.”
The restaurant is open seven days a week from 11 am to 10 pm and offers guests a contemporary, elevated Indian dining experience, unlike its other counter-service locations. Guests can enjoy a full-service meal paired with curated cocktails and wine, making it an ideal spot for everything from casual dinners to special occasions.
