Late-night Indian street food gem; known for tasty, cheap Nizami rolls & intensely spicy Phall options.
Experience the vibrant flavors of Indian street food at this popular West Village spot, renowned for its delicious and affordable Nizami rolls. Whether you're seeking a late-night bite or a satisfying lunch, this eatery offers a consistent and enjoyable culinary journey. Don't miss out on their spicy options, including the legendary Phall chicken roll, for an adventurous and flavorful experience.
Specializing in Indian street food, this restaurant is highly recommended for its Nizami rolls and frankies, drawing comparisons to other popular roll establishments. The minced lamb wrap and kathiroll are highlighted as favorites. For those seeking extreme heat, the Phall chicken roll is a notable, albeit very spicy, option. Some feedback suggests that while good, their chaat might not be the top recommendation in that category.
"The Nizami rolls, kathirolls, and minced lamb wrap are highly recommended for their flavor and value. For the adventurous, the Phall chicken roll offers an intensely spicy experience."
Customers consistently praise the delicious and affordable Indian rolls, especially for late-night cravings. While many enjoy the authentic flavors, be warned that some spicy options live up to their name, potentially offering an extreme heat experience.
Important Note
Some dishes, particularly the Phall options, are extremely spicy and may not be suitable for those with a low tolerance for heat.
"Thelewala is mentioned as a good fast-casual Indian choice for vegetarians, fitting into a preferred category over some local fine dining Indian options."
Positive"Thelewala is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"Thelewala was included in a list of recommendations for fast lunch options in Greenwich Village."
Positive"Thelewala is mentioned as a late-night dining option."
Positive"Thelewala is suggested for Indian street food, implying it is open late."
Positive"Thelewala on Macdougal Street is mentioned as an Indian food option that is open late."
Positive"The commenter suggests starting an Indian food crawl in the Village at Thelewala for their rolls."
Positive"This place is highly praised for its delicious and cheap Nizami rolls, especially recommended after a night out."
Positive"Thelewala was mentioned as a possible alternative to Desi Shack by a commenter."
Neutral"The original poster tried the Chicken Phall roll at Thelewala and found it hot, but comparable in heat to other places they've tried, still looking for something hotter."
Neutral"The Chicken Phall roll at Thelewala on MacDougal St is recommended as being very spicy, to the point of making the commenter cry."
Positive"The Phall roll at Thelewala was extremely spicy, causing immediate hiccups and lingering physical effects."
Negative"A "spicy roll" at Thale Wala on McDougal Street was recommended as a very spicy option."
Positive"This comment recommends the Phall chicken roll at Thelewala, located on McDougal & Bleecker."
Positive"This comment suggests the Phall chicken roll at Thelewala as a very spicy option."
Positive"This user definitively states that the kathiroll is 100% worth it and makes a point to visit every time they are in NYC."
Positive"A user expresses relief that Phaal sauce is available again in NYC, implying its scarcity or past absence."
Positive"A user recommends adding "Phaal sauce" to anything at thelewala on Macdougal for extreme spiciness."
Positive"Thelewala is a good option for late night food, located across from Comedy Cellar."
Positive"States Thelewala has been pretty consistent over the last 3 years."
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