I had heard good things about the restaurant but I was not personally impressed. It was super dark. As I try to avoid gluten I did not have the chicken which is probably what gets the most praise. Instead I had the gluten free garlic fried rice, it was just meh. The staff was not overly friendly and there was not an inviting vibe to the location. read more

We got there early on a Saturday night so we didn't need a reservation. The ambiance was cool and the liveliness of the place was pleasant. As for the food, it didn't seem that Korean enough to me, let alone Asian. As for the dishes, the garlic rice was mostly rice and not much seafood. The kimichi fries seemed odd as the kimchi was in the cheese sauce as opposed to being on the fries. The fried chicken meal was a large portion with some good flavors. The chicken sandwich was kinda standard but was tasty with the coleslaw and sauce. Overall, the experience was ok. Getting a table should never have to be a problem with this place given that the overall experience is average. read more

What I loved the most about this place is the atmosphere! It has character with its seats made from old cars and the mason jars lighting up the room. Its cozy! Its also BYOB which makes me happy. The service was friendly and helpful. Parking lot outside which you pay the meters until i believe 7pm. We got the roosterspin fries which were good. Very thick, maybe a little too thick, but still tasty. The only mustard mayo sauce that it came with was amazing. We got the infamous fried chicken here. The spicy is pretty spicy. I would recommend doing half half or regular unless you truly love spice. It was juicy, flavorful, and crispy. I shared the small chicken and fries with a friend and it was more than enough for us! read more

Roosterspin - Rooster spin fries - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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We absolutely love roosterspin. The fried chicken is unreal so crispy along with their fried chicken sandwich so flavorful. They have a lot of unique dishes especially the Ramen tacos highly recommend!! read more

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Roosterspin is the hidden gem Westfield. If you haven't been you're missing out. It's a little bit of NYC's K-Town in the suburbs. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. The ambience is upbeat and fun but not too loud where you can't hear anyone at the dinner table and the food is innovative and delicious. I took my in-laws there last night and they were hooked on the Fried Chicken, it's to die for. If wanna be safe, then go for the Soy Garlic sauce. It's plenty flavorful and a perfect compliment to the double fried extra crispy skin! (Light years better than any friend chicken I've ever had before btw) If you're up for a spicy adventure, then you have to try the Spicy Soy Garlic Sauce. It's a 3 alarm fire in your mouth! I mean it not as spicy as something you'd find at Buffalo Wild Wings, but still it's enough heat that you'll feel a moderate sting on your lips for a few minutes after eating. It's definitely way too hot for younger children. Like Ramen? Then you have to try their Ramen Tacos. It's a refreshing Shrimp or Bulgogi taco with a Ramen noodle extra crunchy taco. Talk about a treat for your taste buds. It comes with refreshing pico de gallo, lettuce, and the usual taco toppings. Beware - it is SUPER filling! The ramen taco shell adds tons of carbs! I almost forgot. You have to try the pork steamed buns for an appetizer. It's perfectly cooked pork with a steamed bun that reminds me a little bit of a corn dog bun. Try them and thank me later :). Make sure you order 3 of them because they will go fast. CONS - The only thing I would watch out for is the legs of the tables. I consistently hit my knees on the legs when I sat down. It's a just a little thing but I imagine if your eating with small children that something like banging their knee on the table could cause a little stir. All in all - this is a great family friendly restaurant tucked away near the train station in Westfield. If you're looking for an American Korean fusion that the kids will like, then you must try this place! Oh! And for dessert, walk over to Cinnaholic! Hands down the best vegan (psuedo healthy) dessert in town! Check out my review and video! read more

Roosterspin - Korean Fried Chicken! - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Great Place for Korean Fried Chicken Lovers. A little pricey, but worth it. Tip: Order the chicken as soon as they show you to a table. They start cooking from scratch when they get your order. You can order refreshments and other dishes after the critical chicken wings are in the kitchen. read more

Yesterday for lunch here was a much better experience compared to when it first opened. First of all, Natale was a professional staff with a touch of warmth. Already, we were happy. We did the lunch special. My Sae-ssak Bibimpap was beautiful and can feed 2 people. It was layered with flavors of gochujang, sweetness of bulgogi, fresh sprouts for soft crunch and fried egg. The Kimchi french fries was excellent! Crunchy spicy paired with an addictive dip- we took this home. I actually spooned some of this dip into my bibimpap, so that was another layer of flavour, lol. Then the Fried Chickens...came out neatly arranged: glazy, crispy, slightly spicy and yes, tasty! Very tasty. I was transported to the time I went to Mono+Mono. It is good to have the best Korean Fried chicken nearby. read more

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Food was excellent & the drink I had was great something with cucumber & basil fantastic that was in New Brunswick since Westfield down not have a bar read more

Updating my review - unfortunately the last 2 times we have gone, were not as good as when we used to go all the time a few years ago. My last visit was very disappointing- they over cooked the fried chicken (really over cooked them) where the outside was pretty burned, the chicken was way too hard. What a bummer! They used to also give you some pickled veggies which they no longer served. Service was equally disappointing as nobody came by to ask how things were, and nobody refilled our water. They had a good number of staff working and very few tables to serve, so it was odd they weren't paying attention. They also don't have tuna tataki on the menu (tuna, cucumber, avocado) which they had on the menu years ago. I was hoping it would come back as it was one of our favorite dishes but.. I guess it's a permanent cut from the menu. Combination of a burnt plate of fried chicken (pretty big miss- if they were forgotten in the fryer- just make a new batch), and really poor service.. dropped the rating. read more

I can't believe it but I am giving this place 4 stars. First the bad: The food isn't all that great and the prices are a bit high. Think PF Changs with better presentation and smaller portions. I think they are not very authentic either... think fusion/ "new Korean". At one point I ordered white rice to accompany the spicy pork with veggie stir-fry. That's how they eat it in Korea according to my wife (Korean). I asked the waiter how much for a bowl of rice and he blanked out - "I don't know, people rarely order rice here". That's a pretty absurd thing for a waiter to say at an Asian restaurant! Onto the good: Great atmosphere. Legitimately feels like you are in the city. A lot of places in Jersey try to achieve this but fall flat. It reminded me a bit of Max Brenner near Union Square combined with Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore. On Friday and Saturday nights they have live jazz music and on the evening we went it was pretty damn good. It's byob, which is always a good thing and especially so in a place with nice ambiance. Great place to go to lounge around and listen to live music and for dates. I heard the chicken wings are good. I'll try em next time read more

Roosterspin - Spicy pork with veggie stirfry - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Love this spot. I've come twice now, and both times I've had great experiences. The waitstaff is pleasant and helpful, but they did forget to ask for a drink order. Some of us were having wine, but not all, and the others were never offered other drinks, to my knowledge. Easy mistake and easily rectified, so this wasn't too big of a deal. We ordered quite a bit off the menu, including the garlic fried rice, two orders of wings (both flavors), kimchi fries, steamed buns with bulgogi, ramen tacos with bulgogi, honey butter rice balls, edamame, a corn dog, corn on the cob, kimchi brown fried rice, and a buffalo chicken roll. Everything was delicious, but the standouts for me were the incredible ramen tacos and the honey butter rice balls. The edamame was flame grilled, instead of just steamed, and it honestly made for some of the best edamame I've had. We were a big group the second time I visited, and the waitstaff was helpful and organized and managed the group well, and they were just as helpful the first time I went in a small group. Overall, I would definitely recommend a visit to Roosterspin! It's BYO, so don't forget to grab a bottle of wine and save yourself some money, since these tapas portions can be deceptively costly. read more

Roosterspin - Garlic fried rice - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Food was AMAZING!!!! So I came here with co-workers for a night out of karaoke and good food. Although I've never been here, I assumed that the food would be mediocre at best -however I didn't know I would be proven wrong! It was about 6 of us (including myself) and we rented a somewhat small karaoke room. Some of the food that we ordered was corn on the Cobb with some type of cheddar coating, waffles, chicken (with a coconut coating) and fries. When I first got there, I was greeted by a hostess who knew exactly why I was there and showed me to the room where my colleagues were. Once inside, we had so much fun singing tunes from Rihana to Biggie! At no point did the staff tell us we were too loud, and was very diligent in bringing us our additional food orders! Overall, I had no IDEA there was a hidden gem tucked away in Westfield called "Roosterspin"! I was very pleased with my visit and will definitely become a frequent customer here. read more

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Insanely pricey for a fried chicken sandwich at $18 but .... It is insanely worth it. One of the best pieces of fried chicken I've ever had , the spicy soy garlic sauce is phenomenal, it has a kick so be prepared. It's double fried to perfection. The homemade chips were really fresh and tasty too. read more

Roosterspin - Double Fried Chicken Sandwich - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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This place has been on our list/bookmarked for ages. Why we did not come sooner is beyond me. This place is fabulous. Not a big lunch crowd here. We were the only customers. The double fried chicken takes close to a half hour. So we muched on impossibly delicious Roosterspin fries with a trio of dips. Ketchup, some kind of doctored mustard and a bacon aioli. Outstanding. The chicken finally arrived and it was definitely worth the wait. To describe these lacquered beauties in great detail would somehow cheapen the experience. The spicy soy garlic wings were incredibly crisp, flavorful and yummy. We polished off a large order. Wow. I'd be remiss if I did not mention the service. Our server was extremely pleasant and cool. Made us feel very welcome. Nice. In a summer filled with excellent eating experiences, Roosterspin sits at the top of the heap. read more

Roosterspin - Spicy soy garlic wings. Magnificent! - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Best Korean fried wings I have ever had! This place surprisingly puts all the Korean wing spots in koreatown in NYC to shame, which is saying something. They have some of the largest, crispiest wings I have ever had and their fried chicken sandwich is literally my favorite! Their apps are all tasty as well. The restaurant itself has a cool east village vibe with records all over the walls, exposed, dim lighting, and good music. The service is great as well! read more

Solid four stars. Crispy chicken, but moist inside. How do they do it? Bit of heat to the chicken, but at the right level. Fries are like steak fries, I'll try another side next time. Kind of a bitch to find, in a strip mall perpendicular to North Avenue. Not cheap but worth it! read more

This place is ok. Its a bit loud. The food is ok too salty. Its not korean homecooking.

We went there on Saturday late afternoon. No service, no acknowledgment while we wait to get a table. The look that the server gave us as if we were bothering them for being there. Walk ourselves to a table, waited for about 10 with no water no menu or welcome. We got up and walk out ! Not bothering trying out. Will not go back. read more

Very fun place for karaoke but we ALWAYS have the large order of spicy double fried wings. They're amazing!!! Service is always top notch.

Roosterspin is such a cool Koren fusion restaurant. The food is delicious, the portions are perfect, and the ambiance is one of a kind! AND! There's karaoke! BUT nobody tells you about it...if i didnt make a wrong turn while looking for the bathroom i would have never known.. There are a few confusing things about this place though hahah - they have a bar area...and they tell you there's no alcohol only mocktails but, they have options for you to buy bottles of wine but they don't tell you that. I've come here a good amount of times for lunch or dinner and nobody ever mentioned that to us until i read a review about it. We usually end up going to the liquor store down the street. - its happened several times where they'll actually close down the whole restaurant for a party, which is understandable but for it to happened a few times and you're turned away from the door, which is kind of a turn off. read more

Roosterspin - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

First I love Mochi so this dessert was perfect to share. The double fried chicken lived up to the hype, very good. BYOB people! Or you can get a half bottle/ full bottle of wine. Small selection of wine, cool mocktails to spice up if you bring your own LQ. I will back to try the Karaoke room! Also it was dead on a Monday night but if you plan to go on a weekend day/night make your reservations in advance. Parking at Westfield Train station North Ave was convenient. read more

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Food is delicious, especially the double friend chicken wings. Their sauces are so incredibly flavorful too.

We love this place. It's menu is so unique and delicious. You can't go wrong with anything you order. Must haves are the Jap Chae and the chicken wings. You've never had wings like this! The sushi corn roll is to die for. read more

Let's break it down: ambience, food, service, overall experience. Roosterspin's ambience is great. It is decorated with a rustic feel, has a kind of divey vibe that you'd find in a cool hipster food spot at Bed-Stuy. The music is a little on the loud side but it fits the aura they seem to try to create. 4/5 for ambience! Roosterspin's food was...okay. I ordered the beef spare ribs and the person I went with got their bibimbap (a favorite of his and something fun to eat!). My meal was just okay. The meat was a little fatty and my broccoli wasn't very fresh but hey, it was a Friday night and they were busy so I was okay with it. The food wasn't good enough for me to care to go back, which leads me to my next part; service. 2.5/5 So, whenever I go somewhere for the first time, the biggest thing for me is the service. I can take average food, pricy menu items, but if the service isn't very good, I won't go back. Like I said, the food was average, not something I would give an outright recommendation for but not bad to the point that I'd say my meal wasn't worth eating, it just wasn't good enough to get me to be a returning customer. But, if my service was a little better, I'd maybe give them another shot. The person waiting on my table for two was a little distracted, which is okay because hey, it's a busy Friday night, but we had to keep asking for them and it was frustrating to not be able to find our server when we needed them. The night ended with us waiting 20 minutes to see them just to ask another server to print our check. 3/5 Overall, this place is something I'd do if I was local and wanted something fast that isn't gonna satisfy me fully but will suffice in giving me sustenance. The food was average or slightly below, the service again average or slightly below. I wouldn't go again but I wouldn't go out of my way to tell a friend that. read more

Roosterspin - Sizzle La Galbi (beef spare ribs) - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Pros: - I really enjoyed the fried chicken, it had good flavor and was very crispy - I liked the Kimchi fries (skinnier of the 2 varieties of fries on the menu.) The cheese that came with them was good but I requested spicy mayo to dip them in too and I liked that even more Cons: -The fried pork dumplings I didn't like at ALL, they were very dry and I'm not sure what flavorings/spices they use but it was very off putting to me and my dining companion -Service was pretty bad, my dinner date asked what exactly kimchi is and the server said "You'll just have to find out!" I laughed cause I thought he would eventually describe it but no such luck. It was very hard to find our original server for more water, more spicy mayo, etc- we kept having to ask other people around us and we barely saw our actual server all night Bottom line- I did really enjoy the chicken and fries so there's a possibility I'd return, but I wouldn't rush back. I went on a Saturday night and it was extremely loud, if loud isn't your thing I would try to go on a weekday. read more

Roosterspin - Double fried chicken (half and half) - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Excellent Korean fried chicken wings. The texture is so crispy, delicate, and juicy. Great soy garlic flavor as well! I had mine with some white rice and it was perfect. read more

Roosterspin - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

I dined here over a week ago for Sunday dinner. It was fairly busy but not packed and we were seated within 2 minutes of walking in. I really loved the interior design and cozy vibes of this place. I was kind of shocked at the prices. Would have loved to try their steamed buns but not at two for $10! Yikes. We ordered the half and half double fried chicken, kimchi fried brown rice, tempura cheese curds, and a rooftop mule. The chicken was very good (crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside...as all fried chicken should be) - I preferred the spicy version. The kimchi fried rice was tasty but I wish it had more egg incorporated within the dish. The cheese curds were dangerously addictive...I would order these again and again. And finally, the rooftop mule was delicious. I believe this location is byob, but they do offer a nice mocktail menu. Overall our service was good and the food was delicious...but I just don't know if I could get over those prices. Especially since these are small plates which are meant to be shared. read more

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I had a great time. The Inside is decorated super cool, big fan of the seating arrangement. As soon as you walk in staff is friendly. Feel free to leave your coat at the door and get comfortable in the dining area. The menu is short and sweet but filled with great tapas style Korean dishes. The sliders (comes with 2) was a great choice to start off with. - the chicken is amazing and takes a while to cook so order in the beginning of the meal. The sushi is really good too as well as the edamame. For entree we did the garlic rice which was super good! Staff is super attentive and on top of the cleaned plates on the table. The mock tails are good too, there's a variety. BYOB but they also sell wine. Enjoy your visit! I know I did!! *please vote below if you enjoyed reading* read more

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Very ni e service, food is amazing and the fried chicken is to die for... definitely a place to visit again read more

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Only went there once. Terrible. One and done. Service was terrible and food was basic.

Roosterspin does not disappoint. They are a Korean fusion restaurant, so don't expect traditional Korean food. Service is always fast and very attentive. I really like the décor: dimly lit, with lots of wood tables and industrial pipes. The back wall is decorated with old records. They also have their own karaoke room, FYI. My girlfriends and I ordered the Kimchi fries, Bulgogi Steamed Buns, Spicy Tuna roll, the Bulgogi Burger sliders, Garlic Fried Rice, and their signature dish: Double Fried Chicken (Soy Garlic & Spicy Soy Garlic) to share. Everything was delicious. If I had to pick my favorites I would say it was the kimchi fries, garlic fried rice, and the double fried chicken. The bulgogi on the steamed buns was a bit chewy and bland; however, the bulgogi tasted much better on the sliders. The highlight though is the Double Fried Chicken - it is really good. I've had Korean fried chicken before and although this one was not the best, it still comes close. The skin on the chicken is crispy and there is no skin fat whatsoever. While the skin is crispy, the chicken meat is perfectly cooked and tender. Overall, it's a great modern spot to grab dinner with a group of friends. read more

I've heard this place was good, and had to try it myself. Came here for lunch around 1pm. Like other reviewers said, this place is hip and fun. However, the smell in the restaurant is overwhelming if you're not used to the smell of seafood/asian food. The lunch menu doesn't have an "entree"section; on the front of the menu, there's a starter/small plates section, salad section, fried chicken section, waffle section, and drinks on the back of the menu. Since this place serves tapas style dishes, the menu was small. However, there were many pescatarian options for me! My friends and I shared the Fried Oyster and Cuttle Fish small plate- delicious! It came with three fried oysters, three fried cuttle fish servings and ponzu sauce (tasted like tartar sauce). We also each ordered soup- I had the Shoyu Noodle Soup and it was delicious! The bowl is huge, and is halfway filled with a bunch of thick soba noodles and scallions, half of a boiled egg, and a large serving of tempura fish cake on a skewer. The tempura fish cake was becoming soggy while sitting in my soup so I took it out.. it was still good even though half of it was soggy! I was so full I couldn't finish the soup. Service was great and not slow, despite there being one server/host and 5-6 tables of people. Even after we finished our meal and paid the icheck, we weren't rushed out of the restaurant- which I appreciated. Definitely recommend this place for lunch and hoping to come back for dinner one day! P.S.: Type the full address of the restaurant in Google Maps, because when I just typed "Roosterspin", Google Maps brought me to a neighborhood in Westfield.. Also, this restaurant is in the parking lot of the Westfield train station and parking isn't the greatest- so get there at least 15 minutes before you are supposed to be there so you can look for the restaurant and find parking! read more

Roosterspin - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Good spot, always leave full and the food is great! Great wings, steamed buns and jap che! However we just went and I was so disappointed to hear they dropped the Mexican street corn! read more

This was great! We started with the corn and rice balls for appetizers. My brother and sister in law had wings while I had the ramen tacos. The tacos were DELICIOUS. The only improvement would be that the bottle of white wine I ordered was not chilled so I was served cubes of ice with it which I do not prefer. Otherwise, great service and delicious food! read more

Roosterspin - Ramen Tacos - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

We started off with dynamite shrimp which was made of sticky goodness! It was not soggy or too spicy at all but crispy, fresh, and flavorful. My sister had your average California roll and also the Snow Corn Roll. It has shrimp, mango, and cucumber inside and comes with a slice of lemon on fire. Talk about a nice presentation! Finally, I had the Kraze burger which was different from any burger I've ever had. The sauces were bursting with flavor. The meat was shredded steak so not your traditional burger but it was almost like a cheesesteak but on a burger bun. Also, instead of fries it came with fries Pickens which were delicious. Everything was also well portioned. We came in starving and neither of us finished our dinner lol. The vibes of the place were awesome. They have real vinyls along the walls. All in all it was a really cool place. I can't wait o go back to try the Ramen tacos lol. read more

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DELICIOUS FOOD with a spin on korean/asian food! Slightly on the pricier side, in my opinion. I went with friends and chose to do outdoor seating for dinner. The food was great, but the outdoor seating was not properly set up, as there was no lighting and it felt like we were sitting in the dark. I had to shine a flashlight at my food to know what I was eating. What we got - Soy Garlic Fried Chicken - THIS WAS BY FAR THE BEST DISH! Roo Men - Really big portion! Very similar to jajangmyeon. Seafood Yaki Udon - Good amount of seafood! Good dish, but doesn't amaze you. When you finish your noodles, you're left with a lot of sauce and onions. PROS - The food here speaks for itself! Every dish here is unique and is a twist on traditional korean food you usually see. Don't skip out on the fried chicken here!! I would suggest on getting lots of starters to share for the table! CONS - The best con for me was the pricing itself. This food is good, but not to die for- so I don't think the price you're paying isn't always justified. I would have rated higher if the items were a little cheaper. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for an asian restaurant to eat at in downtown Westfield! read more

Came here just as it opened.. Our waiter was awesome and did a great job of explaining the drinks and menu. The ambience was rustic and felt very hipster/fast casual. Pros: The chicken was so good. Crispy on the outside. Delicious on the inside. I ordered waffles since it was technically brunch. The pineapple syrup was sweet but a little too sweet. Con: Chicken and waffles I ordered ended being chicken and.................................. and waffles... The waffles came out 15 minutes later. Defeated the purpose of chicken AND waffles.. We waited forever for the food to arrive even though we were warned but it was totally worth it. read more

Roosterspin - Holding it down solo... This spot looks dope!!! I can hang out here all day long!! - Korean Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Might be the best chicken and waffles I've ever had, mainly because 1. they add a hash brown in there and 2. the waffles are made from some kind of Korean rice/grain which makes it extra chewy. A little bit pricier for what you get, but still very good food. Mixed drinks are on the weaker side, but they have a good variety of specialty cocktails. Attentive staff, although it wasn't too busy for a Saturday evening read more

This place is known for their chicken orders, if you like the crunchy chicken ala "Bonchon" you will love this place. Pork bun is also an option, but i'm not a fan. Cheese curds, Tempura fries and Mango Salad is a must try. Ordered their Sangria, we like it and had a round two! They didn't have the "Sneakers" cake when we went there, will you try it please and let me know? ;) Place is dimmed, cozy and a nice place to chill with friends. Service is attentive too! read more

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Came in on a Saturday night and had some appetizers, fried gnocchi, cauliflower wings and the Roosterspin fries. Gnocchi I would recommend trying. Definitely had a very different and unique taste with the Korean spices. Fries were good, pretty average. Wings were good as well, had unique spice and flavor. One thing that was disappointing was that we came in to have a few drinks, since we've been to the location in New Brunswick which is also a bar, but were told it was BYOB even though they have a bar. So just be aware that you have to bring your own alcohol if you want to partake! read more