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    Roaming Rooster

    3.7 (82 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ROAMING ROOSTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Oreo Milkshales
    Danny B.

    Between Hangry Joes, Dave's, and Roaming Roosters, the chicken breasts and slaw from Roaming Roosters takes the W! The chicken here is spot on, and you may not get the levels of heats at Dave, but the chicken you bite into is so juicy. The fries here are excellent too, very comparable to five guys. And if you have the space for calories in your daily calorie counter, get the shakes, especially the Oreo shake!

    Mild Tender
    Lord M.

    Got the OG and it was as expected. Service was fast, and atmosphere was chill. Bossman got tenders and the mild was a bit hot. Medium which I got had me sweating a bit so be forewarned!

    Megan T.

    Starting on a positive Roaming Roosters makes one of my favorite chicken sandwiches, but sadly every time I order from the Tyson's location I am disappointed. I always order the honey butter sandwich with no heat. The spice is usually intense (for someone who doesn't like spicy), my husband always gets mild heat and they taste almost the same. The real issue I am having is the sandwich is completely dry. No honey butter, no sauce, nothing EVERY SINGLE TIME. If I wanted a plan boring sandwich I would go to any other shop and actually get what I am ordering. I love this business and their food, but this location puts a bad name on their amazing sandwiches. I will make the extra drive to the Burke location, everything about that location is so much better. From location, to service and most importantly THE FOOD QUALITY! As I eat my sandwich that I was so looking forward to, it's just so dry. Typically the wrapping around the sandwich is full of juice and yummy flavor. Everytime from the Tyson's location it is completely dry just like the sandwich. So disappointing

    Art P.

    Way back in 2015, Roaming Rooster launched as DC area Food Truck...and quickly escalated to one of the busiest and most popular wherever it would ve on a given day. One truck led to two and so on and so on. I was happy to be one of their first customers and reviewers ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/roaming-rooster-washington-3?hrid=8hY-z7DY0dOi2LjTeqy5ZA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ), and am more than happy at their success as they have expanded to multiple brick and mortar locations. Today I visited one of their more recent locations...the Tysons VA location. While I'm sad that it displaced one of my favorite Burger spots, I'm elated to get a taste of the Rooster's Honey Butter goodness again! So what exactly is a Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich? Well, by default, it comes with two plump, seasoned and battered fried fillets - not one slim fillet like most chicken sandwiches. Always made to perfection with a balance of juiciness and crispiness, then comes a slice of sharp cheddar that really compliments the chicken. Laid out on a soft bun, the last step is a slathering of honey butter love. In today's case, I added thick-cut bacon to give the sandwich some extra protein and salty goodness. Now, by its nature, Honey Butter melts...so makes for a messy sandwich. But, you may have a better, less sticky experience if you ask for the honey butter on the side and use as a dipping sauce. I actually recommend that for those who are trying for the first time. If you also get a side of sriracha mayo, you can have the goodness of two sandwiches in one! To accompany my sandwich, it's hard to not recommend the highly addictive twice-fried fries. So good! Now, many rave about the Nashville Hot Sandwich, but despite the temptation to try, thus far I've stuck with my standard staple of the HB Chicken Sandwich. Maybe one day I'll get that Nashville groove, but not today! Locations are all around the DMV, but definitely give it a try if you enjoy great chicken sandwiches and are looking for something different. You won't regret it

    Honey Butter
    Sharika M.

    I've had so many fried chicken burgers in my life and Roaming Rooster is the best crafted one! This was my third time having it, I took my husband for the first time and he agreed! When my parents went to Virginia recently, they brought some back for me. I deconstructed it to warm up the chicken in the air fryer and didn't realize how much meat they give! It's so much! :D I am a huge fan of the Honey Butter! It's a great balance of the heat and a touch of sweetness. They have this mustard sauce that's impeccable. Fries are on point! The chain stays consistent and never disappoints! Glad it's zabiha as well!

    Casey Lyn B.

    Service was accommodating and efficient, despite how busy it got We ordered OG Nashville and The Club sandwiches. Pretty decent sandwiches! I think the size is pretty filling I would recommend this place if you haven't done so already.

    a person holding a chicken sandwich
    Jazlene G.

    I've been hearing so much hype about Roaming Rooster that it was about time I check them out! I've only ever had Wooboi hot chicken sandwiches. Their sandwiches kind of remind me of the Popeyes sandwiches, very big and crispy, but I do have to say, if you have really good spice tolerance, definitely go for the Hot or Extra Hot Spice levels. Medium at Wooboi was my limit, but the Medium at Roaming Rooster wasn't spicy to me at all! The fries were very similar to the Five Guys style fries, cajun seasone. I have my rating as is because I just didn't feel satisfied with my sandwich compared to when I'm at Wooboi... and was disappointed in the spice levels.

    Club sandwich
    Victoria L.

    Just like most of the people here, I didn't have a great experience. Heard so many good things about their other location and I just never had the chance to head out there so I was glad they came closer. Highly disappointed. We came right when they opened so I thought the food would be good and fresh! Boy I was wrong. I am a huge huge fan of Wooboi and compare everything to them. At least this location has absolutely nothing on Wooboi or even Popeyes. The chicken didn't have any flavor, what happened to a little salt and pepper? The ranch really made it flavorful but that's it. Even the kids didn't eat their tenders and I knew there was an issue from that since it's their favorite. Is it supposed to be crispy at least? It was just flattened chicken. No crispy, no flavor, no anything. A wasted cheat meal. Also the chicken in the sandwich was basically 3 flattened tenders. Unlike the Wooboi or even Hot Lola's that give you a big, meaty, crispy piece of chicken. Fries at least were decent but nothing special. Soo disappointed but I think it was worse that people hyped up how good this place is and it turned out to be tasteless. I prob will not be back seeing how a sandwich is $10 and it doesn't even come with fries. I hope they figure out their kinks aka how to season a piece of chicken. This is what I get for cheating on Wooboi!

    Og Nashville and the club with side of fries
    Christina V.

    Before going grocery shopping, stopped by to get some lunch! The boyf got og Nashville with extra hot, and I got the club medium spicy. It didn't take long for the food and the first bite was sooooo spicy!!! My boyf tried my sandwich and couldn't tell the difference between our spicyness so I'm wondering if they gave me extra hours heat level too i can handle spicy really well. if it was medium spicy then that is soooo spicy! I'll have to get mild next time.

    butter chicken
    Thomas N.

    Man, we came here after a HH with some friends and hit up roaming rooster. This place was great, I got the butter chicken sandwich (HOT level) and it was so juicy. It wasn't packed at all which is great so we got our food quick. The chicken sandwich was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. I got some fries and they were crispy to perfection. I know they have other locations too so I will definitely come back

    Nashville
    Lauren G.

    Very disappointing and dry chicken sandwich. I got the medium and it really lacks flavor. I've had Nashville hot chicken all over Nashville and it's normally amazing. This sandwich does not compare. You also get no sides with the sandwich and it's really pricey at $10 for a grab and go sandwich. I also got approached inside by someone with a sign begging for my money and then her husband was outside also asking me for money. Not sure I'd try this place again.

    Buffalo chicken sandwich
    Kianna H.

    Heard about this franchise from friends who go to the DC location and decided to give it a try for lunch yesterday. Order: 1buffalo chicken sandwich 6 regular nuggets with ranch Large lemonade Total with 15% tip was around $20. Yes, it's a little pricey but I'm glad I didn't let that deter me. I had no idea the sandwich was going to come with 2 chicken fried chicken filets. I was pleasantly surprised. Each filet was well seasoned and fried just right. The Buffalo sauce had great flavor and a nice kick with out the spice being overwhelming. I believe I got the mild since this was my first time giving them a try . The nuggets were made with real chicken, seasoned and fried. Tasty Lemonade was refreshing and did not taste like it was made from a powder (thankfully). The only negative part about our experience was that both bathrooms were out of order. There was very little interaction with staff since we used the kiosk to place our order. The slight interaction we did have was pleasant. I'll definitely be back to try the other options!

    The Honey Butter medium heat with coleslaw always hit the spot.

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    Great food and amazing service. 10/10 service as well, Anthony deserves a raise!

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    Do ur self favor and dont eat staff are nice but the food will make u sick go somewhere els

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    Tried it two times always not good. Really don't deserve your money. Bad service and bad tasting food.

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    Best customer service the lady in the front was super nice and patient i will definitely be back

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    Roaming roosters in Tyson's doesn't skip on the quality the sister locations have. Some of the best quality food you can get.

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    Horrible service got yelled at over ranch recommend the dc location the woman worker here was extremely rude

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    Gagawa

    Gagawa

    4.4
    (67 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    4/15/26 "Gagawa, was Turkish chicken restaurant located in…read moreTysons Corner Center Foodcourt Area. This restaurant has permanently closed as of March/April 2026. Evidence points to failure due to high competition in the food court (notably beside McDonald's) and the challenges of establishing a new international brand in the U.S. market, leading to a quick closure. Reddit According to community reports on Reddit in March 2026, the location was boarded up, the phone number was disconnected, and it was removed from delivery apps." This kind of action saddens me, because two weeks earlier (maybe), my wife and I ate there for what was our last time. The last item I had on their menu was Its MyThyme. This along with the Crispy Mozzarella Balls. My Favorite Items were the #1 Chef Pan, #3 Chesey Rosemary, #6 Its My Thyme and #4 Teri & Yaki, but not necessarily in this order. Oh, did I mention I liked the Crispy Mozzarella Balls too? I have visited this place 14 times and I thought there would be a 15th time, but "Alas Poor Yorick, Nevermore." I remember the simple but peaceful vibe and ambience the place gave off. The $14.99 meals were fantastic/flavorful, filling and inexpensive. We enjoyed talking to the managers of the establishment. They always made sure food arrived in a timely manner and fixed problems should they occur. I unfortunately do not remember the name of the managers of the restaurant, but I thank them for their services. I would have to say up until Gagawa came to the United States Of America, (formerly Tavuk Dünyası), I have never had Turkish Cuisine before. I now know I have been missing out on great food. Both my wife and I truly enjoyed eating at this restaurant. There are a few reasons I think could have improved the restaurant's business, but managers informed me The owner would never do this. Here is an example of an idea for guests I had..., but first the basics: Ordinarily you would order say...(It's My Thyme #6), you would aquire Your the flavored meat, pasta, (either pesto or tomato not both) or rice and salad. You could get two rice, two Pastas (of the same flavor) or two salads if you didn't want one of these items. I thought it would help guests if you could mix and match items. Say one Pesto and one rice instead of salad for example. This option was done once then quickly reversed the next time I came back to the restaurant. I was informed this "isn't an option." I had talked about the option of Los Tres Pollos (The Three Chickens) where you might order a the chicken meats of your favorite meals..., say number 1, 3 and 6 for a very favorable meal. This idea was shot down too. I am sure people would have paid $19.99 to try this option of meats or soy items. "Potential Causes For Closing Down: Observers on Yelp noted it was located in a crowded, competitive fast-food court." The inability to adapt to ideas of improving the food options of restaurant, the cognitive rigidity of not listening to guests who had ideas of attracting more guests helped bring about the down fall of this business. My wife and I saw this place needed more people to come eat here, but the owner was steadfast in his ways and wouldn't take creative input. "And as the flames climbed high into the night, to light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The Day the Music Died." and so folks, the end of Gagawa is upon us. Who will take the place of this restaurant, I can not say. Let's hope the new restaurant has the sense to adapt and overcome or history might repeat itself. Incase people are wondering where Gagawa was located, here is the former location. The restaurant was located at the food courts 7939L Tysons Corner Ctr, Mc Lean, VA 22102. Across the hallway from California Pizza Kitchen and next to McDonald's.

    Inside tysons mall. Food was decent. Went when they first opened. Some of the flavors weren't as…read moredescribed but still not bad. I wanted to go back and try again. Sucks it closed.

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    Crispy Mozzarella Balls
    Crispy Mozzarella Balls
    Zoomed out photo of Gagawa entrance from 1st floor outside mall (photo #1)
    Zoomed out photo of Gagawa entrance from 1st floor outside mall (photo #1)
    Table w/ 2 place mats (photo #7)

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    Table w/ 2 place mats (photo #7)
    Shake Shack Tysons Corner

    Shake Shack Tysons Corner

    3.4
    (657 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Shake shack for me has been a pretty consistent brand and experience. Located on the second level…read moreof the mall next to a playground is perfect when dining with kids. We had: hot dogs, a single cheeseburger, bacon cheese fries, onion rings and two shakes-strawberry and chocolate. I really wanted to try the chocolate marshmallow shake but knew my kid wouldn't finish her chocolate so I held back. Maybe next time! We sat outside, although there is a small amount of seating inside. Ordering at the kiosk was convenient. Food came out quickly which was appreciated.

    I went hear by mistake. I thought I had placed my order at the stand alone store near the Orvis and…read moreTjMaxx. In any event, I had to drive to the mall to get my on line order. It's not the easiest place to find if you're not familiar with the mall. I had to park in the garage and then call the restaurant to see where they were located. The person I spoke with was delightful. The only thing he didn't mention was it was outside the doors once you got to Starbucks. By the time I arrived, my order had been sitting for a good 40 minutes. Luckily, my milk shake hasn't been made but the food was cold. I immediately requested to speak with the manager. He was on his break unfortunately and no one else could handle my request. I waited for an additional 15 minutes for him to return. I asked if I could have my order remade. He did so without any question which I greatly appreciate. Now that location was very busy. Almost all the tables were full and more people were coming in by the minute. With that said, the restaurant was a mess and some of the workers clearly didn't want to be there from what I saw. I ordered a single bacon cheeseburger, onion rings and a vanilla shake. The bacon was undercooked and the burger was questionable. I threw it in the trash after one bite. The onion rings were decent and milkshake was pretty good. I expected better for $25. I would not recommend or come back here. Honestly, if I knew I would end up at the mall I would have just went to coastal flats.

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    Shake Shack Tysons Corner
    Shake Shack Tysons Corner
    Shake Shack Tysons Corner

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    Capo Deli Tysons

    Capo Deli Tysons

    4.5
    (154 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Absolutely amazing. After being in the area, we were looking around for a lunch spot. I stumbled…read moreacross Capo on maps and was surprised at its insanely high ratings. We popped in and took a while to read the menu options. I landed on a giant Italian Combo, a beer, side of fries, and a tiramisu. Everything was amazing. There's high top seating inside and even a full bar with seating as well. The staff was great, everything tasted amazing, I'd absolutely go back (and plan to do so). After grubbing we listened to Capo by NLE to top it off

    A solid spot to pick up lunch from to go - a few seats at a counter but not many and no outdoor…read moreseating. I ordered a sandwich and wanted to make it a combo but they only do it with fries, no chips. For most, thats an awesome deal - I just personally wanted chips. They have the fancier drinks and not your typical soda options so keep this in mind. My roasted turkey sandwich was $14.95 to start, and toppings like pepper relish cost extra (I feel like a spread should not be half a dollar but sure). Meat quality was good and bread felt fresh but just a little hard to chew. For basically 16$, there was only two thin slices of provolone. Compared to some of the photos I saw, the sandwich was a bit lacking on the toppings of meat/cheese. People super friendly and service was quick. They had tons of desserts, pasta salad, and a few actual pasta dishes on the menu too. I'll have to come in to give them a try for a cheesesteak or the caesar salad wrap next.

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    And also adult drinks to go containers, which always is a win-win
    And also adult drinks to go containers, which always is a win-win
    Their new wrap
    Their new wrap
    Must try restaurant! Caprese & prosciutto delectable sub!

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    Must try restaurant! Caprese & prosciutto delectable sub!

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