Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
Food
New East Village Indian Restaurant Set To Offer "Desi Poutine"
By
Nathan Tempey
Published Apr 9, 2016
Modified Apr 9, 2016
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
Desi Galli
By
Nathan Tempey
Published Apr 9, 2016
Modified Apr 9, 2016
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
A Curry Hill restaurant is opening up a second location in the East Village, and as part of the new menu, it's planning to offer up what it's calling desi poutine, a South Asian twist on the French-Canadian staple. If you're not familiar, in its native form, poutine is french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.
At the new Desi Galli location, slated to open on April 16th at 172 Avenue B, at East 11th Street, the updated poutine will be topped with tikka masala gravy and grated paneer. According to an announcement by the restaurant, the dish is inspired by co-owner PriaVanda Chouhan's childhood in Montreal.
Desi Galli specializes in Indian street food, and touts its gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Indian/Pakistani-inspired poutines come in all sorts of configurations, and seems to be widely available in Ottawa and Quebec, Canada. Desi Galli claims that its version is the first offered in New York City.
We'll refrain from judgment on the dish until we try it, but it certainly looks like a good option after a long night touring the neighborhood's drinking establishments.
The new Desi Galli Location is set to open from noon to 11 p.m., Sunday to Wednesday, and noon to 3 a.m. Thursday to Saturday. For more information, visit the restaurant's website.
Tagged
curry hill
desi galli
east village
indian food
poutine
quebec
street food
Nathan Tempey
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE food
Why NYC restaurants are playing coy about sustainability
Though it has multiple benefits, the practice remains popular for one basic reason: it saves money.
By
Samantha Dady
Published Oct 26, 2026
Where are the cheapest drinks in NYC? A new report details the city's average prices.
The median price of a cocktail in the city is now $16, and $9 for a draft beer.
By
Hannah Frishberg
Food
Where are the cheapest drinks in NYC? A new report details the city's average prices.
The median price of a cocktail in the city is now $16, and $9 for a draft beer.
By
Hannah Frishberg
North African restaurants are rare in NYC. These 10 are the best.
By
Robert Sietsema
10 dishes that demonstrate the delicious diversity of curry in New York City
By
Robert Sietsema
Frozen yogurt is back in New York City. So are the super long lines.
By
Sonia Rao
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .