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    The Migrant Kitchen - Upper West Side

    3.6 (60 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Mole Burrito
    Jessica F.

    This place is my lunch rotation in my work neighborhood. They have a few tables inside and out. I recently got the chicken mole burrito and it was good just wish I asked for extra pickled jalapeños in there. In the past I've ordered the empanadas which are a hit or miss. The real hits of the show for me are the crispy chicken wrap with garlic whip, slow roasted smoked pork bowl, hummus, the smoked corn soup and the chili whip. Other good menu options are the lamb torta and crispy cauliflower shawarma.

    Gwendolyn C.

    Food: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Experience: 4/5 Came here after a workout on the way home and enjoyed a chicken bowl. The service was quick, the veggies were good, but the chicken was a little dry on the inside. Overall, it was a good meal and well seasoned. I would go back because I also loved their outdoor seating when the weather is warm. The place is clean and efficient.

    Slow Roasted Smoked Pork Bowl
    Kathi Y.

    Cute little place, good for a quick bite. Wandered by here one afternoon and had a late lunch. My husband order a Chicken Empanada and I ordered the Slow Roasted Smoked Pork Bowl. Both were good for a light meal. There is a small sitting area inside and another small area out front.

    Amelia L.

    I heard about the opening of The Migrant Kitchen's third location through various food blogs. This fast casual restaurant serves up Middle Eastern-Latin fare which I find very intriguing. The restaurant sits on the quiet corner of 67th and Columbus. There's a small sitting area inside and a lovely outdoor seating area in front. I stopped by for lunch and got the Smoked Salmon on Jerusalem Bread and three empanadas (sausage, egg and cheese, slow roasted lamb, and chicken tinga). The empanadas were all delicious, but my favorite has got to be the sausage, egg, and cheese empanada. The fillings were generous and tasted so good, it did not need the dipping sauce that came with it. The lamb empanada was filled to the brim with tasty roasted lamb--this was my second favorite item from my meal. I thought the chicken empanada was a tad too dry side, but it had a nice peppery kick to it. The smoked salmon on Jerusalem Bread is something I would probably order for breakfast (next time). It had light smoked salmon, bits of capers but could have used more red onions. The Jerusalem bread is similar to a bagel but denser. I liked the addition of the sesame seeds, but I think it would have been better if the bread was toasted, as it is very dense. Overall, a delightful lunch. Prices are on par with this neighborhood. Staff was very welcoming and patiently explained the menu to me. Will be back to try their bowls and baked items.

    Za'atar Salmon Bowl, excellent.
    Jeff O.

    After four years of eating vegetarian or pescatarian, I've mostly given up on ordering protein at salad spots and grain bowl joints, because the typical options -- steam-tray tofu, Impossible/Beyond ground beef, extra-well-done fish filets -- are usually tiresome and unenjoyable. At The Migrant Kitchen, I nonetheless surprised myself by ordering a salmon bowl, which then surprised me further by being straight-up delicious. We're talking about a juicy salmon steak with crisp skin and a za'atar spread, which had been added with precision to the salmon but not to anything else in the bowl, as if this were a table-service restaurant where the seafood was being plated with care. Everything else in this bowl, including al dente cauliflower and roasted potatoes sprinkled with sumac, was also impressive and didn't seem like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours on end, despite obviously not being the sort of stuff that is cooked to order. Also tried three of their empanadas (cheese, cheese with mushrooms/spinach, and vegan mushroom/spinach). The fillings were simple and solid, and the shells had a just-right Goldilocks vibe -- not too greasy and gutbomby, but also not too healthy. Side sauces (whipped garlic toum, herbed yogurt, salsa verde) were good, albeit unremarkable. Ultimately, I can't quite say that The Migrant Kitchen has made me forget four years of mediocre-protein trauma. But it's certainly started the healing process. P.S. The teenage cashier guy who rang me up was super friendly and helpful, which is not exactly an everyday occurrence at comparable takeout joints, and I hope he gets a raise.

    a burger and chips
    Anna K.

    Interestingly enough they don't serve ketchup here. They will offer you their garlic whip for a dipping sauce for $3. Nevertheless the chicken sandwich was very juicy with just the right crunch.

    Avery D.

    This is a good place for a quick meal when you're out and about. I got the cauliflower wrap which was good, but not incredible. Without the sauce it would've been trouble. Very small and kind of dirty seating area, but the worker was very nice!

    Lena Y.

    Came upon it by chance and stopped by for lunch. So happy to discover this gem - we ordered the lamb torta and half roasted chicken bowl and they were both delicious... fresh ingredients and very flavorful without being drowned. Their sumac whip sauce was surprisingly subtle and tasty. Can't wait to come back and try the tortas and empanadas. A great place to grab and go!

    Avocado toast with egg
    Stephanie S.

    Love this place! I've come here a few times since moving to the Upper West Side. This place is casual with quick and efficient service. The lamb empanada with the Diablo Hot sauce is my favorite and I find myself ordering one each time I come here. I also really like the bowls they have on the menu. I've tried the salmon and the pork bowls which are both really tasty. I like that the avocado toast comes with a tomato cucumber salad to add some veggies to the dish. I thought the grilled cheese was so so compared to the other options on the menu that I have tried. Definitely worth a stop by if you're in the neighborhood!

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    Collin G.

    Came here for a quick light lunch after watching a taping of the View just around the corner. This is a great spot for some yummy fusion bites! The service is great and quick, and the food did not disappoint! I ordered the regular (non-spicy) Crispy Chicken Sandwich which came with a hearty portion of juicy chicken and a side of well-seasoned potato wedges. The bun was slightly soggier than I wanted it to be, but overall very yummy and worth the price! Also, as a connoisseur of macaroni and cheese, I couldn't pass up on the opportunity to try a side of their Oaxacan Mac & Cheese, which was very cheesy and topped with some crispy bread crumbs. I was so excited to eat it but it was a little too hot so I had to let it cool to really enjoy it. I also tried my friend's chicken tinga and spinach and mushroom empanadas. Both were excellent as well! We shared a cucumber lemonade too which was quite refreshing on a warm fall day. I would definitely come back and recommend this place to all who enjoy Mediterranean and/or Latin American cuisines! Go Migrant Kitchen!

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    Can I give zero stats? Got order wrong, was poorly prepared and no apology was offered. Will never go here again.

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    Are they serving halal food?

    Hi Rezwana, Our chicken and lamb are both halal! Only our pork and whole chicken (like in the half roasted chicken bowl) are not. Let us know if you have any other questions, and we hope to see you very soon!

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