Muscle Maker Grill - City of New York

I ordered the vegetarian Italiano salad along with a side of rice and beans, and it was absolutely delicious!

I’m giving stars solely for the service provided by the cashier, who was the highlight of my experience. Unfortunately, the Asian sesame ginger salad didn't meet expectations. The lettuce had brown edges, the cucumbers were mushy, and the guacamole was browning. I chose shrimp instead of chicken, and in my previous experiences, the shrimp was grilled, but this time it was simply poached, which was unappealing in a salad. The portions were generous, and the dressing was tasty, but I’m hesitant to order from here again.

The pasta seemed to be whole wheat or some other healthier alternative, which I wasn't expecting. That might have been fine if I had known from the menu, but it caught me off guard. The chicken was overcooked and bland, hard and stringy; while it was acceptable at first, I ended up eating a piece that tasted off and made me gag. The cucumber salad was simply sliced cucumbers with a few thin slices of red onion and a tiny splash of what I presume was vinegar. It’s healthy, but it could use some improvement without necessarily adding more calories; it’s a stretch to even call it a salad. Overall, I think the concept is fantastic, as there is a need for more healthy non-vegetarian options, but the quality really needs to be enhanced. I would have rated this place four stars if the chicken hadn’t been so off-putting. I just took another whiff of the piece I spit out, and it was genuinely unpleasant, leading me to believe that two stars is actually quite generous. I love chicken in general, and that’s definitely not how it should smell. I hope management doesn’t respond with sarcasm, as they seem to have a history of doing so; I'm simply trying to leave an honest and fair review.

It was cold and I was traveling all day so I ordered through Uber Eats. The order came 20 mins before my expected delivery time !! Great service ! I had the chili bowl and a side of turkey meatball. The bowl was very good and I was happy that it fit in my macros for the day. The meatballs were very good also. I wish a place like this existed in the DFW area. Any chance on a Texas franchise?

If you?re on the go and want takeout but also are super into eating clean or trying to get your macros then this place is great. Pretty decent sized menu and it?s made quick FYI you can?t dine in at the moment because of Covid but there?s a park with plenty of seating across the street.