Roast Kitchen - City of New York

I can't believe I wasted my money here. The chicken was dry and is still stuck in my throat! They only allow four toppings, and you can't pay for any extras, even if you want to. To make matters worse, the salad dressing I ordered had to be heated, so they put my romaine lettuce on the stove and now it's a slimy mess. The tortilla chips were stale as well.

This is a fairly typical salad and rice bowl restaurant. The dining area is clean, and the food is prepared quickly. If you're looking for a straightforward and quick meal in this area, it's a solid choice.

This restaurant has a spacious interior! Upon entering, there’s a small ramp, and indoor dining is located to the right. I arrived just 10 minutes after they opened, and they were already bustling with activity—handling deliveries and pickups, which shows how popular this place is. I really appreciated the variety of bowl options available; you can either create your own or choose from pre-selected ingredients. I opted for a bowl with bok choy and rice, adding falafel for an extra $1.50. It was absolutely delicious! I haven't tasted something so savory in quite a while. The staff were incredibly hardworking. If I were in the area more often, I would definitely come back. Fortunately, this restaurant has multiple locations, so you can check it out for yourself! Their menu seems to change with the seasons as well, which is a big plus.

Excellent value lunch. Large portions Basmati rice, stirfry spinach, chorizo, grilled chicken delicious!

I love roast kitchen as a healthier alternative. One exception I would make is today. It was obvious they need more employees or have to stop taking delivery/DoorDash orders. Took 45 minutes to get food and it was not that crowded inside. I felt horrible for the employees, who were working VERY hard and fast, but just unable to keep up with the volume