Finally made it to the new Rowdy Rooster. Forget everything you know about fried chicken--this is a…read morewhole different beast. ​I tackled the Big Rowdy with dark meat and that Hakka chili heat. It's an absolute unit of a sandwich. Replacing pickles and mayo with red onion and mint chutney? Mental. Chef is a straight-up genius for that one. ​Grabbed the mini samosas on the side and washed the fire down with a Thums Up. That soda hits way harder than a Coke--sharp, spicy, and high voltage. ​Shoutout to Eric for holding it down and helping me navigate the spice. The art is sick and the vibes are high. ​If you're tired of the same old bird, come get punched in the face with some actual flavor. This isn't just lunch; it's a heavyweight bout.

New York has no shortage of burger joints, but an Indian burger spot? It was a first for me, and…read moreRowdy Rooster made sure it was a memorable one. A classic NYC hole-in-the-wall, this place is almost designed to be missed. Blink, check your phone, or dodge one too many pedestrians, and you've walked right past it. Try not to, it's worth the stop. Pricing sits a little on the higher side for a combo, but let's be honest - this is New York. The burgers are bold, satisfying, and built to impress. I went for the chicken and veggie sandwiches, both dressed with a mango lime sauce that genuinely were very flavorful. The tomato aioli on the side was another win. And the fries? Crispy, golden, and dusted with a Cajun-meets-Indian spice blend that somehow makes complete sense and zero sense at the same time - in the best way. Rowdy Rooster is a must-visit: come ready for real Indian heat and flavor.

After a concert at the Prudential Center, we headed back to Penn Station and were absolutely…read morestarving. Thankfully, this place was right in front of the LIRR station! We hopped in line but waited less than a minute because the service was incredibly fast. I managed to snatch a table within 30 seconds, and my husband got our food in less than two minutes. The service was fantastic! The food was actually really good--we got the chicken sandwich, which features three chicken tenders with lettuce and their special sauce, served with french fries and a Coke. Everything was delicious and very well priced. Getting a seat and having such quick service made everything work out perfectly. I also loved the ambiance of the store, they play cool music and the decor is great, especially the disco balls! Después de un concierto en el Prudential Center, regresamos a Penn Station y estábamos hambrientos. ¡Por suerte, este lugar estaba justo enfrente de la estación del LIRR! Hicimos fila pero esperamos menos de un minuto porque el servicio fue increíblemente rápido. Logré conseguir una mesa en 30 segundos y mi esposo trajo la comida en menos de dos minutos. ¡El servicio fue fantástico! La comida estuvo riquísima; pedimos el sándwich de pollo, que viene con tres 'chicken tenders' (tiras de pollo), lechuga y su salsa especial, acompañado de papas fritas y una Coca-Cola. Todo estuvo delicioso y a muy buen precio. El haber conseguido mesa y que nos sirvieran tan rápido hizo que todo saliera perfecto. También me encantó el ambiente del lugar; ponen música genial y está muy bien decorado, ¡me gustaron mucho las esferas de disco!

This was so disappointing. I'd heard so much hype about Raising Canes coming to NY, so when I…read morefinally walked across this location while starving in Penn Station I thought oh, this must be the moment. I ordered the three finger combo. What came out was just plain sad looking. Tiny chicken fingers, barely cooked fries. The Raising Cane's sauce was good but the vessels to that sauce were so lacking. The breading on these chicken fingers was nothing special and again, so so small. Service was fast at least, but the place itself was dirty and virtually every table needed a wipe down. I know, I know, it's Penn Station, it's supposed to be a little grimy. Honestly, if these chicken fingers weren't so tiny and my fries were properly cooked I could deal with a little grime. But come on.

I've been wanting to check out Birdbox for a while for the claw attached to your chicken sando. If…read moreyou're coming here, you've probably seen it and here for that too. I was surprised to find that it's a ghost kitchen. You walk behind the coffee shop and order from a kiosk with many other restaurants to order from as well. My order took 15 minutes and within the estimated time frame that they gave you. Once my order was ready, I clicked to open via text and the locker popped open with my bag --viola! I ordered the Claude the Claw ($18.99) with medium spicy sauce on the side. The sandwich is pretty huge. I like how they wrapped the sandwich around the claw sticking out from the bottom. I did take it out of the wrapper for the picture, but suggest you keep the wrapper on as it gets messy to eat. The spices and flavor is delicious and the chicken is crispy and tender. It's a great Nashville hot chicken sandwich overall. While the claw is insta-worthy, it's not quite worth the extra $4 (plus you can't really even eat it, so it's all for show). I'd suggest getting the claw for your first time, but I'd get the regular sandwich in the future for the lower price.

Could this be the best chicken sandwich? I have to admit, it's a weird to see a chicken leg…read moresticking out of the sandwich. It doesn't serve much purpose other than adding a quirky charm. That said, the sandwich itself is great. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, and the spicy, smoky sauce complements it beautifully. It's a solid, flavorful sandwich that's definitely worth trying. You will need to decide for yourself if it lives up to the hype. A heads up, the place can be tricky to find. It's tucked inside a building behind the coffee shop that Google Maps directs you to, and seating is very limited.

"Matter of fact, I'll take four chicken fingers!"…read more You can't visit NYC without hitting up the massive, neon-lit Raising Cane's flagship location in Times Square. This location has cute Raising Cane's merchandise. The energy inside is wild, but the real question was: does the food actually live up to the massive hype? I came straight here chasing that legendary crispy, saucy bite--and it did not disappoint. The chicken fingers were piping hot, incredibly tender, and practically standard-issue vessels for that iconic Cane's Sauce. The classic crinkle-cut fries were solid, but the real sleeper hit is always that buttery, pillowy Texas toast. When you assemble the ultimate bite--chicken, sauce, toast, and a fry-- it's devine. It's fast, it's chaotic, and it's a total Times Square experience. If you're looking for a quick, comforting, and undeniably crispy late-night bite in the city, this flagship location delivers exactly what you're craving. The staff is top notch and the DJ kept the energy going!

Raising Cane's in Times Square was such a fun experience! The vibe was on point with the DJ playing…read moremusic, which made it feel more like an event than just grabbing food. For being in such a busy tourist area, everything ran surprisingly smoothly. The line moved quickly and our food came out fast and fresh. I was especially impressed with how clean it was. The staff stayed on top of everything, constantly clearing tables and wiping things down even though the place was completely packed. The only downside was how hard it was to find seating since it was so busy, but that definitely wasn't a deal breaker. The energy, service, and efficiency made it worth it. 10/10. We don't have a raising canes back home so this was a great stop in Times Square!

It was great service and was very quick! The woman at the register asked many pertinent questions…read moreto ensure that my family order was exactly what we wanted. The Food tasted great! It was very clean. Thank you!!!

Amazed how freakin good this was. The literal definition of "hit the spot"…read more Trust me, get the Fluffies Filled Fried. None of the mess of a sandwich but all the enjoyment plus it's also fries.

Stopped by to have lunch with a friend on a Saturday afternoon and there was a decent amount of…read morepeople. But after having the 1/4 chicken + 2 sides, i understand! The chicken was tasty, the maduros were cooked well and the fries were perfection. I love that it's a casual place where you order at the counter and pick up the food yourself. There were a good amount of tables so it wasn't too bad finding a seat and eating there.

I ordered delivery for lunch…read more The mushroom sandwich was tasty. It was loaded with tender, seasoned mushrooms. The bread was buttery and fresh. The pork confit sandwich was dry and definitely needed the accompanying sauce to improve the texture. I also enjoyed the yuca fries and sweet plantains. Everything was hot upon arrival.

Always great quality but there is ALWAYS a huge line. Be ready to wait at this location!! Tonight…read morethey had over 100 orders between 10-10:30pm and they could not keep up. I waited more than 30 minutes for my food. Servers are lovely but spread too thin. Looks like what you expect inside. Not enough seating and small bathroom in the back.

The food is MID. AT BEST. Chaotic, semi-organized, our meal came up without a drink and sat on the…read morecounter waiting for the drink and everything got cold. The chicken sandwich was tough, not spicy at all. The bun was NOT fresh which is odd with the food turnover they have here. The drink, passionfruit ice tea was good. The peach-mango pie was good. Crowded and a lot of people were "homesteading" at the tables. Noisy as well. What's the big deal about this place? It was seriously mid.

the chicken breast was bloody the servicexwas friendly and…read morehelpful place was spotless clean

This was my first visit to this KFC. It was July 4th Saturday. I ordered the Supergirl Ultimate…read moretenders Meal at the kiosk. I received it fairly quickly. I enjoyed my meal while being quite entertained. No tv or music but employees yelling at all the homeless using the self serve drink machine where my Mountain Dew flavored water came from. The biscuit was stale and the fries were bad. The quality of fries is the same at most KFCs. At least the tenders were tasty. I used the three special sauces for the dry fries rather than for the tenders. In addition, the dirty tables would normally warrant a one star rating but the chicken was good as well as the service.