Even when Rowdy Rooster (EV, RIP) isn't as good as it used to be (RIP, Masala Fries!!! BRING BACK THE BROWNIES!!! They're almost always out of lemonade) or is inconsistent (sometimes the chicken has a freezer-burnt texture, the flavor is still awesome, the value is still better than most similar places, and the customer service is nice & tolerant (they leave you alone and don't judge you when you order the Ghost Pepper then constantly sneeze & weep & wash your hands...), I'll be a regular... the Vada Pov this weekend was nowhere near crispy enough, and they forgot to give us mint chutney for our samosas (which are small, should come four to an order), but this is just me fine-tuning what COULD BE perfection.

Syed Ashrafulla

Fast food joint serving a very good hot chicken sandwich. I went with the fire which has medium to hot spice level. The flavor is heavy on paprika and cayenne just like Nashville hot but with garam masala I think. My favorite is really the fries, the spicy fries are so good. They have a tandoor spice and great texture between the crunch and the moist fries. So get the spicy fries!! The samosas are ok, get it if you have a craving, but get the spicy fries!!

Abeer Munshi

food is pretty good but i wish it had more chicken and more sauce, its just hard to tell before ordering so you can add add-ons, and just more option to mix up the sauces and protein type.

Alisha B

Came last minute, felt horrible but still served us. Got a grilled chicken salad. I asked for no rice, no cheese, and sauce on the side. The chicken seemed undercooked to me but still good. Like the last bites of chicken did. Also got tenders and a sandwich. The Hakka chill def is spicy. Overall food good and fresh.

+3

Prithviraj Deshmukh

Great spot! Delicious fried chicken, complex flavours in their bowls, their fire rub was fire. Wasn’t too spicy but still very flavourful. Very nice vibe, love the decor would recommend 8/10.

Gokul Kalla

Decentplace to grab a quick bite of some Indian style chicken. This place is known to serve up a hearty fried chicken sandwich with some Indian spices. You can purchase some sides along with some Indian style drinks such as Mango Lassi. Their spicy chicken sandwich is decent, I would not say it is great due to the muted spice level (which is subjective). The portions however are satisfying. Overall it's a good place to grab a quick bite and to see what it's about but not a place to keep coming back.

Stacy Gee

I’ve been to their EV location. This one is less spicy on the lowest spice level. Skip it and do level 2 or 3. I like Thai spicy levels and have the level 4 at their EV location. Today, I had the chilli chicken bowl which had just enough spice to make my mouth tingle but not so much that I was sweating. The bowl is so worth the value. $12 before tax and tip AND I could make two meals out of it. Pro: Cashier was prompt and helpful with the menu. Con: the kitchen is still trying to figure out lunch rush timing even though they’ve been around for 8+ months. The wait was 15-20 minutes from ordering to receiving. Not good for a midtown spot. Overall definitely going again because it’s one of the few spots in Midtown I can get SPICE for lunch!

Yankee

I ordered a dark meat rowdy sandwich with the maximum spice level. This is absolutely in the top 2 or 3 best chicken sandwiches I've ever had, no question. It's not really fair to compare it to anything else, because the flavor profile is so different from your standard fried chicken sandwich. The chutney or whatever other sauces they put on it are delicious, and the perfect proportion. I decided to dock 1 star overall for two reasons: 1. It's not spicy at all; the heat barely even registered for me. I was led to believe by word of mouth and videos I've watched that it is very hot. So I'm confused. I suspect this location is relatively new compared to the EV location, and/or they don't want to murder the tourists that roll thru Penn and MSG every day. But that's just a guess. 2. The staff seemed relatively unhappy. But nothing that caused any kind of problems. That said, I would 100% recommend trying this.

ABHIJAY PATNE

I ordered Rooster Strips Combo and it was good. Strips were crispy and tasty. I chose level 2 spicy but wasn't spicy enough for my taste. I'll try level 3 next time. Fries were good enough spicy but could be more crispy. Mango lassi was very good. Ambience: The place is small and decor is nice. It doesn't have AC, so if you are planning to visit in NYC summer, then good luck doing dine in. Good option for pickup and eat somewhere else. Service Friendly staff Cost Around 15-20 for a full meal, per person

+3

Robert Murphy

Absolutely delicious let’s get that right. I had the rooster strips combo with medium spicy. It was well spiced but nothing crazy. It was spot on. The chicken was cooked well and seasoned generously. The masala fries are also great and unique. The price is too high for two chicken strips. My meal for one combo was $24. I was also given the cheapest possible plastic silverware to eat with and it fell apart. Small details, but the reason I can’t give this restaurant a 5. It’s a delicious 4.

+2

Amir Shah

I am sorry the chicken sandwich didn’t stand out for me. Nothing compared to the Koreans in the nearby Korea town! At $15 a bit overpriced. Chic fa-lay is similar minus the Indian sauce, but for $15 will include a tasty milkshake!

Rais Maredia

Trendy Indian fried chicken shop with colorful decor and fun music. The staff are nice but not very clear about spice levels or portions. I ordered the fried chicken bowl ($14) with mild spice level to be on the safe side and an extra chicken piece (+$3). Compared to the medium it tasted under-seasoned and had no heat. In addition, my bowl with extra chicken looked the same as a regular portion. I would recommend ordering medium or above if you can handle some spice. The location near Penn Station is convenient, though for the price there’s plenty of other options in the vicinity.

Hakan Erdem

I had their grilled chicken bowl- when i was close to finishing, realized it had a big piece of chicken that they failed to cut properly and turned out raw. I have no idea what I ate before realizing it, when I showed it to the guy by the counter, he stayed silent, went inside, then continued working without saying anything, not even saying sorry. This happened around 12.30, if I get poisened due to this I'll take legal action- just don't eat here