I realized the other day I was long overdue to acknowledge my adoration for one of the five boroughs' best restaurants - FIELDTRIP (original and premiere location in Harlem) - so a friend and I had lunch here on 4/25/26. Read on if you desire genuine knowledge and only dine out with intention. First, and most importantly, shouts to Myles and the team working this day. The salmon in my Jerk Salmon Bowl and my friend's Atlantic Salmon Bowl was flaky, tender, juicy, and perfect. The rices (white with Jerk, black forbidden with Atlantic) confirmed and celebrated what Chef JJ Johnson wrote in his must-have book The History of Rice. This is to say there is no rice like FIELDTRIP rice: soft, sturdy, sweet, savory, herby, attaches to sauce and protein and vegetables when you want it to, remains on its own when you simply want to enjoy it by itself. The plantains and greens that accompany are ridonkulous icing on the salmon sundae. If you aren't a fan of Brussels sprouts, you likely have good reasons. And, you owe it to yourself to order Crispy Brussels. Besides being cooked so they are toothsome, textured, and still sweet, they're quartered or sixthed, which makes them easier to enjoy and perfect carriers for the crispy bits that top them. I love oxtail. To enjoy this rarely served beef element in a perfectly wrapped and fried egg roll added to my adoration. After bite one, I literally unwrapped my half to see how the shredded meat was coexisting. No saucing was necessary, though the Avocado Cilantro and New Jack Sticky BBQ (both of which were enjoyed by me via spoon) would have enhanced the roll most righteously. Lastly, when you dine in or take away from FIELDTRIP, you need Nana's Bread. It is what you might enjoy if a freshly made flour tortilla, naan, pita, and focaccia met, joined, and were put through a presser. I would dip and dredge Nana's Bread in everything. Your next meal needs to come from FIELDTRIP. Period. read more

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I was looking for something different for lunch on my last day in Harlem and stumbled upon Fieldtrip! The reviews were convincing, so I decided to give it a try. This place was literally a two-minute walk from my aunt's house. The inside was nice and spacious with plenty of seating. I decided to take my order to go. I got the oxtail egg roll and the mambo-glazed roast chicken bowl. The egg roll was not as good as I anticipated. It was missing something, and I can't quite identify what that something was. The bowl did not disappoint, I really enjoyed it! Those crispy Brussels sprouts were the highlight of the bowl! I'll most definitely go back and highly recommend it. read more

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The cashier I dealt with was very rude and impatient. I walked 10 blocks with an arm full of groceries to support this black business over Chipotle or any of the other fast casual places that were closer to me, but I'm sorry, I can't see myself coming back here after that interaction. I wanted to do the build-a-bowl option, and I'm not sure if I was taking too long for her liking, but after i listed the first 3 items I wanted in the bowl, the cashier very rudely cut me off and said, "ma'am that's already on the menu" and she pointed to a bowl on the menu. I didn't even finish telling her what else I wanted in the bowl. I didn't realize there a similar bowl to what I was ordering. It's not like I have the menu memorized. Mind you, I was the only person on line at this point. Even if there were other people waiting to order, I was perfectly fine to step to the side, while the next person ordered. So sensing her impatience, I just went with the bowl she pointed to, but as she was putting in the order, I noticed the sauce had avocado in it, and I'm allergic to that, so I told her I didn't want the avocado cilantro sauce. She rudely interjected "that's what it comes with." I politely informed her of my allergy, so she said they would remove the avocado sauce, but didn't offer an alternative and just told me the price of the order. I'm sorry, but am I meant to enjoy a dry $14 rice bowl? I asked if they could replace the avocado sauce with another one. She said yes. I briefly looked over the sauces, and asked if she had any recommendations for a good sauce to replace the avocado one, and she just said, "just pick whatever you want." So rude and dismissive. I wanted to try the mango chow and yuca chips, and maybe a drink, but that lady was so rude, I just wanted to get my bowl and get out of there. Now, onto the food. The last time I had been here was maybe one or two years ago, and I was reluctant to return because, even though I liked the flavors of the food (LOVED the rice and greens), the chicken was dry and rubbery, and almost inedible. I came back after that and decided to try the coconut sticky rice bowl. I didn't like that one at all and couldn't finish it. But I decided to try this place again because I happened to be in the area, I love rice bowls, and Chipotle's gotten more than enough of my money. The chicken I ordered this time around was cooked much better than the last time I was here. The sauce and the pickled onions were the most flavorful part of the dish. The portion, however, seemed much smaller than I remembered. The jollof rice was really good the last time I was here, so I made sure to order it again, but I was surprised there was so little rice in the bowl. The tagline is "rice is culture," so I would have expected the rice to make up the majority of the dish. The collard greens were also what I remembered liking from before. I generally don't like collard greens, but I REALLY like the way they were cooked and flavored the last time I came here. This time, however, they were hard and undercooked, and not flavored the same as before. read more

Can't believe I haven't been here! A better version of chipotle or cava. They have many bowl options or you can make your own. Big space with lots of seating and the music was good too. Service was quick and friendly friendly. I had the mambo roast chicken bowl, good portion but the Brussels sprouts were a little on the salty side. The plantains were perfect. read more

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The menu has a wide range of options and everything is flavorful and well cooked - the crispy fish, the shrimp, the beer. Today I picked up the pineapple ginger lemonade with my lunch and it was flavorful and refreshing. Staff is always friendly. Been here plenty of times and have been meaning to leave a review. read more

Fantastic whole foods, plant-based options. We had a great dinner party here, and everybody was happy. Highly recommended.

I was here early on during the Field Trip wave and was happy to be part of it. Now I'm back with an updated review, though my visits have become less frequent than in previous years. In short, it seems that recipes, portions, and menu options shift over time in ways that leave customers holding on to the memory of those first great experiences--only to find it has slipped away. For the last five or so visits, the fish (which is the only thing I eat here) has consistently been extremely salty. The last time, I had to throw it away. The balance of rice and vegetables used to be even, but now it's more like 80/20--mostly vegetables. The greens aren't chopped well and are undercooked, making them harder to digest. This isn't a critique of the customer service or the staff, who remain kind and helpful. It's more of a reminder that things change--and not always for the better. read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I love this fast casual spot in Harlem because they offer a plant based chickpea curry bowl with available toppings like mango mash and pickled onions. We had an event so they made roasted brussels sprouts and baked falafel. What healthy choices for those of us who eat healthful plant options which is not typical in my neigborhood. Staff was super helpful and friendly! read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - Chickpea Curry Bowl - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I haven't been here in a while and was very pleased to see their dishes and rice have leveled up in flavor and quality. I had the crispy fish and subbed Carolina Gold Rice because I've been obsessed with that rice ever since I watched High on the Hog. The fish was nicely battered and the balance of rice and veggies was perfect for me. Great lunch spot! read more

The food is Awesome it couldn't be better for those who want more choices for healthy lifestyle my making a more vegan entrees and the food was very well prepared everything was well seasoned and mouthful of delicious array of vegetables .. The time line for delivery was less than 20 minutes for freshly cooked food the delivery person was very friendly and polite the way the food is sent with the utensils included read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - The food came in a nice shopping bag - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Got to get it togther . I walked to buy food today . The rude young lady at the counter said they are not excepting cash because the internet is down. We try to suppprt black bussinesss but the people at the counter need better training. read more

My experience was great the food is delicious and the people are very friendly yes I pull recommend it

The sole reason this doesn't get five stars is because it's takeout. The bowls are all incredible, the staff is super friendly. I just tried the oxtail eggroll and it's so fire. I need to really come here more often and I would if I worked in the area and could pop in for lunch. This is my jam I'm two stepping to it every single time. Oh, and the fountain drinks they make are great as well. read more

I had to come back here to eat my favorite rice bowl. This time I decided to dine in with my service pup and I'm so happy I did. The place is so clean and comfortable. The staff is quick and helpful always. I love that no matter how much time passes the food always keeps the taste I love! Next time I go I'll try to order something new just to explore but so far I'm addicted to my choice! HIGHLY recommend coming to this place. read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - Roast Chicken - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Best rice bowl in harlem wish there was more field trips in the city!! Staff is nice! Fast casual vibes think chipotle you can work from. Food is fresh flavors are fresh read more

I like the overall vibe of this place and think they have a good thing going, but they do need to work on the execution of some of their items. For example the greens are really undercooked. To the point where you have to chew for like 5 mins. I like al dente greens, but not this al dente. Fish was overcooked, also adding to the chewiness of the whole meal. My jaw got a good workout here. Rice was surprisingly bland and has a weird/overcooked texture. Like they didn't get the rice/water ratio right. Sauces are quite good, and are very much needed in the rice. This place is so close to being great, but they just need to work on making sure their stuff is prepared better, and more consistently. read more

I've been wanting to try Fieldtrip for a while now and it did not disappoint. It is black owned, and operated. My salmon was cooked well and all the vegetables in my bowl were delicious. My son ordered chicken and it was good. Service was great and there were seats inside if you wanted to eat in, but we took ours to go. I look forward to returning, and I would definitely recommend this place. I also would recommend going in and placing your order, Or you can eat there. I tried to call and order in, but that didn't quite work out. Inside seating is fine. read more

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I recently visited the Harlem location. Awesome customer service and food. I recommend the apple cider drink as well.

I liked this spot, I'll be back. What makes it unique is most restaurants just give you choices on the menu, this one also gives you that and then you're left with options on how do you want it. (Like that 2Pac song) read more

So much variety of healthy, clean food by Chef JJ and staff. Friendly service with a smile and seating inside all locations. Of course you know there's a location in my area in Harlem. I can walk there. Food is amazing. The braised beef, crispy fish and fried chicken rice bowls blow my mind every time I get it. My family and I are addicted. The wok veggies, Carolina gold fried rice and lime rice tastes so fresh and good. The sauces he use are also another winner. And don't forget Nana's bread. Our go to. read more

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JJ is known for his rice but his beef dishes are my favorite. I seriously schedule a visit to Fieldtrip in my NYC itineraries - it is that serious! Fieldtrip was my excuse to visit Harlem. His restaurant is steps away from 116th subway station on the 2/3 line which was an easy trip from Harold Square. The braised beef bowl is like nothing I have ever tasted. The beef falls apart and the bowl is full of veggies, rice, and beans. Healthy and yummy - can't beat it! It is more than enough food for a very hungry adult, but I always add a side of fried chicken. Again - so much food. My only critique is that they did not have crab pockets. The customer service is great and I received a $5 birthday discount because I signed up for the loyalty program back in December. Can't wait for my next trip to NYC for this amazing food! read more

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Love it love it love it Their dishes combine great taste with healthy ingredients. The staff goes the extra mile to help and makes you feel at home, in a restaurant with nice people. They've created an atmosphere that's elegant but not stiff. Consider dining at this restaurant! read more

Shrimp bowls again today, delicious as usual today with a side of chunky plantains!! We'll be back to try the crab pockets! read more

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Food is FANTASTIC! Healthy varieties of rice bowls offered with varied choices of rice, protein, veggies and sauces, including option to build your own bowl. Flat bread & sweet plantain sides are bonus to get with bowl. Food is fresh made & done quickly whether doing take out or eat in. Atmosphere is nice with tables and background music. read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely delicious and nourishing! The chickpea eggplant bowl was fantastic, I could eat it everyday! Great staff and completely fresh food! read more

For my Harlem excursion with my partner, I decided to choose Fieldtrip as the lunch destination because 1) going to Harlem with someone who grew up in Harlem is a field trip in itself and 2) my partner and I wanted something light after having heavier food the day prior. Our first impression when we arrived: Fieldtrip is a causal spot tucked away from the hustle of 125th street and a departure from the standard soul food you'll get in the rest of Harlem. There was no line and we ordered two fried chicken bowls and a seafood gumbo. We took a seat, waited for 20-30 minutes (which I found to be a bit long), and our food arrived, brought to us by one of the staff members, to our table. The fried chicken bowl was average. I don't know what I expected but I sure didn't expect the bbq fried chicken to taste like Americanized General Tso's chicken without the grease (I don't think the vegetable choice or the aromatics helped). Not to say the chicken tasted bad, it was not what was advertised. At least the texture of the chicken was nice with a slightly crispy exterior and tender interior. I felt that the rice tasted more interesting than the chicken. The seafood gumbo was decent and the chilis lended a mild and pleasant spice to the mix. While I've never had gumbo before, my gut tells me there's likely better gumbo out there. But for a first-timer like me, this will suffice. I don't think Fieldtrip is the place to go to when you're taking a special trip to Harlem. If you're in Harlem often and you need an affordable, decent, and clean meal, I wouldn't knock Fieldtrip out of the equation. As for me, I don't think I'll be back. read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - Seafood Gumbo - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I was happy that I passed by this since it is similar to other "create your bowl" places that are trending everywhere! I bought two bowls from here and they were very tasty. They were the crispy chicken bowl and BBQ brisket beef bowl. The portions of each ingredient was the perfect amount. Many condiments and sides to choose from if you want to create your own bowl or they have already made bowls for you to select if you are not down to customization. Decent pricing but kind of expensive if you come here regularly. read more

I need a daily FIELDTRIP to this location!! Not only was the food delicious (I got the roasted chicken rice bowl) but the service I got from the moment I walked through the door was incredible! I had better service here than I have had at places spending $150 per person. Gimme more gimme more Filedtrip Harlem! read more

This is a very nice little spot. Several menu options, most of them rice bowls. Acceptable prices, nice to dine in. If you like rice, you'll like this place! read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - Inside - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Yesssss Chef JJ!!! So glad to have this spot in Hatlem. Thankfully Field trip is one of a few places in Harlem that hits the mark when it comes to consistently flavorful, simple but high quality, healthy meals! I cannot rave enough about the food at this place. It's really all worth trying. While the bowls may look small, they really are packed with goodness and are very filling. The service is friendly and welcoming which is always a plus. However, the delightful combinations of flavor are what will keep you coming back. It certainly doesn't hurt that the owners are connected and invested in the Harlem community. The location is in central Harlem near the bustle and hustle whilst easily accessible by public transportation. The restaurant is clean but should you decide to opt for the takeout, all of your items are very well packed. No spillage here. While the cost is not cheap, neither is the food offered so you'll be happy to shell out for tasty morsels that will dance on your tongue. Field trip is definitely worth the trek! Go check it out! read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - Salmon bowl with sauce on the side. Delicious - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I used to love this place and then they changed the menu and removed the primary thing I went there for, the seafood gumbo. It had chicken andouille so I could actually eat it (don't eat beef or pork) and it was amazing. Tried a salmon rice bowl instead. Was a weird mixture of flavors and the sauce on the salmon was essentially ketchup, which was weird and bad tasting. Haven't been back since. read more

I already knew you go to Sylvia or Amy Ruth if you want world-class chicken and waffles or smothered pork chops in Harlem. But it's a big oversight if you're not trying some of the other quality eateries here, especially this two-year-old operation on Malcolm X Blvd that comes from chef JJ Johnson. Jamie W. and I were familiar with his culinary talents from his short-lived Henry at Life Hotel (review: https://bit.ly/3ntRf24). His Afrocentric dishes were excellent. This is a much more casual spot that takes more of its serving cue from Chipotle and focuses squarely on rice as the base ingredient. Jamie went for the $10.99 BBQ Brisket Bowl with chipotle black beans and peanut hoisin sauce nestled with tender chunks of beef over Texas brown rice (photo: https://bit.ly/2ZnpakF). That was awesome, but mine was just as tasty, the $11.99 Shrimp Bowl. It featured plenty of prawns accompanied by toasted coconut and green curry sauce over Thai-style sticky rice (photo: https://bit.ly/3b692qi). Just because we were looking for something sweet to finish off our meal, we ordered the $4.50 side of Sweet Plantains with hot honey (photo: https://bit.ly/2XHPTI0). Lip-smacking delicious and everything in just the right amounts. Special kudos to the young manager who paid attention to our order. FOOD - 5 stars...fresh ingredients, robust flavors and generous portions AMBIANCE - 5 stars...we were strolling around the recently refurbished Harlem Meer and walked up the brownstone-rich Malcolm X to West 115th St. SERVICE - 5 stars...felt appreciated here TOTAL - 5 stars...they have additional spots at 30 Rock and Long Island City but definitely make a point to come here for the full neighborhood feeling RELATED - Hungry In Manhattan? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs read more

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I always wanted to try this place and so glad I did!! The foood is on fucking point. I ordered the salmon bowl and everything is so flavorful. The veggies was seasoned to perfection, the black rice, wow! I will definitely try again for lunch because this slaps hard! read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - Salmon Bowl - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Crispy fish bowl was delicious. Heavy on the sauce. Good flavor, portions, and amount of veggies. Would definitely return to try the other bowls. The service is excellent!!! Place feels clean and bright. You need a code for the restroom. read more

A great retreat from fast food and junky stuff while visiting the city. I enjoyed my bowl and the way I felt afterwards. I loved the thyme tonic. It was different but good. I look forward to returning on my next trip! read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - Thyme tea + dragonfruit lemonade - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I had been wanting to try Fieldtrip for quite sometime, but deterred by the sparsity of outdoor dining- we have had it delivered for dinner twice in the past week and man can I tell you I wish I had not hesitated. Fieldtrip is our new comfort food! When you are just too hot and tired after working all day to make dinner but still want something satisfying, flavorful and healthy without breaking the bank? FIELDTRIP!!! They have so many different bowls that there is something to satisfy you no matter what you are in the mood for and none that will break the bank. The portions are generous and filling. My favorite (so far) are the fried fish bowl (w cod and these delicious pickled onions) and the salmon bowl - but the crispy chicken bowl is also so good and so satisfying! The New York restaurant week special is two bowls for $21- highly recommend ! Nana's bread is so satisfying and buttery- perfectly compliments your bowls as does the refreshing dragonfruit lemonade ! I am looking forward to trying the Rice Krispie treat- which looks sooo tasty no wonder they were sold out! I recommend ordering from their website directly bc they have more items AND a loyalty program https://www.fieldtripnyc.com/Order-Online read more

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This was one of our favorite affordable meals during our trip to NYC. I haven't lived in NY in some time and was shocked by how much prices have gone up. This was not only a good deal, but the portions were filling and the taste super yummy. I loved how fresh the ingredients were and how healthy I felt. The salmon bowl was delicious with a unique blend of flavors. I got it all to go and it was ready upon my arrival. Definitely recommend! read more

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I truly love going to an establishment and the staff is warm and welcoming. This is a small restaurant. There are tall bar height tables where you can stand and eat. I purchased four orders the crispy fried chicken bowl and four bags of yucca chips. Well on the ride back to my office, I devoured the chips. They were that good. The chicken was definitely crispy as advertised. Nice portion. The food was not only filling but tasty. read more

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Woke up yesterday morning, reached for my phone because instagram is how I start my day. One of the first things I see is a recommendation from one of the many food bloggers I follow. I think to myself, "It's a nice enough day", so I hop on my motorcycle and trek from Staten Island to Harlem for lunch and I was not disappointed. I ordered the Crispy Chicken bowl and the sweet plantain(genius adding hot honey). Great flavor, friendly staff. I'll def be back to try more I think the only thing missing is a bowl themed around Jollof rice, LIBERIAN style. just a thought. read more

Fieldtrip Harlem - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I am highly disappointed as I was anticipating trying this place. The actual restaurant is spacious with good ambiance. However, the lack luster attitude of their staff permeates the air. The young lady at the cash register was more interested in texting on her phone than actually taking my Order to the point where I had to remind her that I also Ordered the dragonfruit lemonade when she was handing me my order - she went "oh yea I forgot !" The gentleman preparing my food grabbed a piece of salmon from a metal tray that was on a shelf put it into a plastic container to warm it up. He also didn't seem to know what went in the bowl itself and kept glimpsing I suppose at an order sheet. The rice containers that house the rice for the bowls were not even closed properly with rice spilling out of the sides and into the covers - that should have been my warning. In retrospect I should have stayed so Atleast I could have possibly got my money back but I decided to head home a quick 45 min journey away to enjoy my food. The actual presentation is nice but the veggies are underdone and fibrous. The worst part is that the rice itself was spoilt - sour as we call it in the Caribbean and slimy which means it's been bad for quite some time. I was not able to eat any of it. Such a waste of money and time. I saw a previous review which stated that their kid had found a roach in their bowl and I couldn't believe it as the other reviews seemed so positive . After my experience it is definitely probable particularly with such a lack luster staff who clearly take no pride in the food they put out ( Serving spoilt rice to patrons ), lack of cleanliness and an absence of management at this business. I will not be back. read more

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