Desi Shack

In general, we're not wild about restaurants that already have their expansion plans laid out and their branding in place before they've even opened their doors. But such are the times in which we live. It's hard out there. That said, Desi Shack, a fast casual spot specializing in roti roll-ups on Lexington in Murray Hill, captivated us in part because of the owners' commitment to profit-sharing and promoting worthy employees. You go, Desi Shack!

So, how was the food? On a recent rainy Friday, we got lamb kebab, spicy and flavorful; chicken tikka, just plain delicious; and paneer, perhaps a wee bit older than we would have liked. Then we mixed and matched from the greens menu, trying the sauteed peppers and onions, and the chutneys, sampling mild cilantro mint and fiery green chili coconut. Next time, we'll try the chicken with the onions and cucumber yogurt, or aloo with corn salad and red chili sauce. These days, we should all be supporting places whose philosophies, whatever they might be, move us.     

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