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Stopped by the Roaming Rooster truck today for lunch. I think the hype and press the truck got from the "fried chicken sandwich wars" between fast food restaurants factored into this, but the line was incredibly long around 1:15pm. I waited for about 40 minutes from the time I got in the line to the time I received my order. Not sure I would do that again too often, but I was caught up in the hype too. I ended up going with the honey butter fried chicken sandwich. They also have a buffalo, Nashville hot, and regular option. The menu also includes fries, drinks, pickles, etc. I only waited about 10 minutes after placing my order. My sandwich was hot and totally worth the wait. I let my boyfriend have a bite and he wanted to eat the entire thing! It was the right amount of sweet, crunchy, and simple. I will definitely be back, maybe once the press dies down a bit, to try more options.
Came here on a Sunday evening and it was booming. The line was wrapped around the tables and we had to wait at least 30mins. We knew at this point it was probably worth the wait. And it totally was. All my friends got different items off the menu so I got to try them all. Wings (medium heat) - I dont handle spice well but this had the perfect amount of kick to it. The meat was juicy and the batter was crispy delicious Fried chicken (medium heat) - This bad boy came with like 3 pieces of chicken inside and it was a handful. Just like the wings the spices and batter was delicious Nashville Sandwich (hot heat) This one was way too spicy for me but if you like heat this is for you without a doubt Buffalo Sandwich This one was good too but my least favorite I felt like there was too much sauce, but still a good sandwich Sides The fries were so so nothing that made it stand out. The mac and cheese is normal as well I wouldnt say it's bad or good. Their spicy mayo and mustard sauce is my favorite. Drinks I got the half and half and it was a little sweet for me so I drank some and poured some water in to dilute it Pro: -Everything was delicious, I cant even compare it to Popeye's cause Roaming Rooster is in a different league Cons: -Not enough space and seating inside Tips: -If you come with friends try to order different items and then share with one another so you get the whole experience. -Try to preorder if you can to save time
I was on vacation a couple of weeks ago and some coworkers mentioned that I needed to try this food truck when I got back, so lo and behold, it was near my office again so I decided to try them out. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich with the heat level of Hot (Get Ready Fire) because I love fried chicken and I love hot and I also love sandwiches, but I'm not usually a fan of chicken sandwiches because they are usually too dry. This sandwich was not. I also ordered a side of fries with sriracha mayo. Everything was delicious! The chicken didn't seem that spicy as part of the sandwich. I did have a piece of chicken that fell out of my sandwich, and that was legit spicy when eaten separately. Only then did I notice that I was sweating. It was definitely worth the sweat. I wonder if there is a spicy food diet? yum! The slaw that came on and around the sandwich was quite oniony, so be aware of that if you don't like onions or are a close talker. My fries were very slightly disappointing, but hear me out. I think I got the bottom of the bag, because I think I had three fries that were longer than an inch. It probably would have been easier to eat them with a spoon. BUT... one of my coworkers said that the fried to middle ratio was much greater. True. True. Had I thought about them as little fried potato pieces (like a deconstructed hash brown) I wouldn't have thought twice. I'm sure it happens at the bottom of each bag of fries, so I can't be mad about it, but thought it was worth mentioning. I'll definitely get food from here again. Like I said, I love fried chicken, spicy and sandwiches.
This is my favorite chicken sandwich food truck! They are parked near me twice a week, which is convenient if I ever crave for it during the week. Highly recommend any of their chicken sandwiches, and you will not be disappointed! Their Nashville Chicken Sandwich is quite good, and you can get it spicier if you really want a good kick. The Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich is definitely on the opposite side of the spectrum on the taste buds since this one is sweet and light. If you haven't had the chance to check it out, do yourself a favor, and give it a try! I recommend it to all of my coworkers.
Once a week, for like 2 minutes, I go on foodtruckfiesta to see what food trucks are relatively close by. Then I cross reference them with yelp to make sure it's something that I'm looking for. Well lucky for me, Roaming Rooster is my perfect option based on personal research. I had to walk a bit to Franklin Square where they set up shop for the day but I'll tell you right now it was worth it. The line wasn't too long and I already knew I wanted to try their honey butter fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, and fries on the side. Once back in the office, I went to work and devoured this meal. The sandwich tasted so damn good. The crispy fried chicken was juicy and full of flavor, with the sharpness of the cheddar cheese and the sweetness of the honey butter/coleslaw making my tastebuds do the dirty dance. I would take breaks between bites of the sandwich to eat the fries with sriracha mayo which was also fantastic. It was slightly pricey but I would recommend this meal to everyone and I'll definitely be back for more!
First time trying out food from here as I was looking for something new to try. Won't be the last as I want to try other things on the menu. Placed order online because of COVID-19. Went to the food truck and they had my order ready when I got there. Nice and tender chicken and the honey butter was a nice touch. Very juicy and very good.
My husband and I chose Roaming Rooster for dinner at Midnite BBQ (on this note, I won tickets through Yelp which I appreciated, but this event was a total cluster and I would have been super mad if we had purchased tickets for this event as the $35 admission included zero, zilch, nothing). The service was awkward. It was cash only, which is why I suspect they had no line. We had to ask for a fork, napkins, and sauces more than once. It looked like only one person was cooking and they seemed ill-prepared even for the small, 5 order crowd. My husband ordered the buffalo fried chicken sandwich and added fries. The fry portion was very generous for $2 BUT they were cold and mostly limp. The sandwich, however, had a nice kick from the buffalo sauce but did not contain the advertised blue cheese. The chicken to bread ratio was satisfactory. I ordered the fried chicken and coleslaw. The coleslaw was vinegar based and had some jalapenos thrown in which I enjoyed. It was good, but the portion was completely overwhelming to the amount of chicken. The fried chicken was pre-cut and the portion seemed larger than that on my husband's sandwich. It was well cooked (like as in not raw) and between not dry but not juicy. I liked the sriracha mayo and the honey mustard for dipping. While this was the best option on offer, I doubt I would return to Roaming Rooster if I saw it again. It's not that anything was bad, it just wasn't that great either.
I was craving fried chicken so I decided to order from Roaming Rooster. This was my second time ordering from here and both times the fried chicken was tender, crispy and very flavorful. I can never finish the sandwiches since they're so big! I recommend the spicy Nashville chicken sandwich if you're feeling spicy (it has a nice kick to it), or the honey butter chicken sandwich if you're craving comfort food. The fries are good too and i love pairing it with their honey mustard.
I will start off with.. BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH possibly ever! I am from Mississippi and I know my chicken sandwiches. I have tried so many chicken sandwiches in DC and this is far the best in the area. I've been wanting to try their chicken sandwiches for about a year but have not been able to find any of their trucks due to schedule conflicts and truck locations. However, today a truck was in my neighborhood and I tried it. The workers were very nice and fast. There was a line for the truck but the food came out very fast. I only waited about 5 minutes. I tried both the honey butter fried chicken sandwich and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. The great thing about roaming rooster is you can choose how spicy you want any of the sandwiches to be. I ordered the honey butter with medium spicy. The honey butter flavor is unreal! The medium spicy was just enough to give it a solid heat kick. I also tried the Nashville hot and it was good too! It had more of a hot sauce heat/flavor and it was accompanied with good slaw and pickles! The honey butter was by far the best! Also, their fries are super good! Highly recommend.
Freaking Amazing!!!!! A friend had read an article about this joint and asked if my husband and I had been here yet (at the time we have not), so we decided to check it out and see if the article lived up to our chicken sandwich expectations; it really did! The chicken is juicy and tender and the slaw isn't over powering in the sandwich. These sandwiches beats Chick-Fil-A any day!!! It's also a 20 min drive from where we live, but it's definitely worth the trip! Pregnant woman approved!
Ever since the chicken sandwich craze started and Roaming Rooster's sandwich went viral, I had to see for myself because I'm bandwagon like that. Luckily for me, the Roaming Rooster food truck was parked right outside of my office, so I finally got the chance to try it - because let's be real - their brick and mortar is not centrally located. Only one other person was in line ahead of me when I approached the truck at lunch time (~1pm). Everyone else was already queued up waiting for their sandwiches. I ordered the honey butter fried chicken sandwich (pretty self-explanatory but also comes with cheddar cheese) which cost $10 even. I'm assuming it was mild (you can choose mild, medium, or hot for heat level) because I didn't specify (and they didn't ask), and my mouth wasn't on fire. My sandwich was ready 15 minutes later. The sandwich is good. The chicken was crunchy and moist, as fried chicken should be. The soft bread holds up to the chicken while still giving it contrast. The cheddar cheese didn't add anything to the sandwich. The honey butter gave the chicken a hint of sweetness, but unfortunately there was a puddle of melted honey butter at the bottom of my container (but it was still good for dipping). Ultimately these components did not lead to a sandwich that I will crave. People have said that this is the best chicken sandwich, but I would argue that compared to the $3 to $6 sandwiches at Popeyes and Chick-fil-A, it better be. For $10, it is on the pricey side for just a sandwich, but the serving size is fair. I chose not to add on fries ($2 extra), but if I did, that would have given me two lunches. I still want to try their classic fried chicken sandwich, and next time I will opt for the fries. But until then, four stars.
3 years ago
YUM. So yummy!!! Came here after reading about it in the Washington Post and it did not disappoint! Got the honey butter fried chicken sandwich and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich! Both were so good but the Nashville got chicken sandwich had to have been my favorite - so much flavor, so juicy, the right amount of heat (medium), and the slaw was so good! & both sandwiches each had 2 pieces of fried chicken!! For sides, I got the Mac and cheese and potato salad which were amazing as well! The only thing is the wait - we waited for about an hour before getting out food but I think it was worth the wait! read more
7 years ago
Food truck yumminess. With free ranged chickens that then get battered in buttermilk and fried... And slathered in buffalo sauce. Yes. It really does get all over. Need more napkins. And a side of fries. So many fries. He basically just filled the rest of my box with fries. So much food. Didn't need the fries... So first you need to find the food truck. Then hope there isn't a line... Which when I went, it was raining and there was still a line! What ?! The chicken is fried and yet still moist. Yes!!! Delish! The buffalo sauce was good But probably not needed. They do have a plain option and I think there was a honey version too. The bread was nothing special. Fries were normal and no complaints. I did get a sriracha mayo to go with it. Not bad. All is in very decent and would go again, but would probably just get the sandwich. read more
7 years ago
On my first visit, the bread and fries were my main problem-- both a little moist from steam, but the chicken was warm and crispy. Honey butter was pretty subtle, but I guess that's better for my health? On my return visit, I tried to work around my problem by opting for just the boneless fried chicken with a side of fries; much better batch of the latter with all of them crispy and evenly seasoned, but the chicken was lukewarm and not as crispy. Very filling for the price points, but I'm not particularly keen to prioritize them on my food truck days. read more
7 years ago
My order from yesterday was ruined when I discovered a large beetle/bug in my coleslaw. I have attached photos of the bug found near the cabbage and jalapenos. It was disgusting. In response to management: the bug wasn't on top of the slaw, it was in the very bottom. It was thoroughly mixed-in with all the individual components. Leading me to believe that the bug has long been in there and was in fact present during the prep stage. Your apology doesn't really mean much, you've done nothing to make this right when I could easily call 311 about your license over this. Additionally, the casual attitude with which you suggested that this couldn't be your food when I posted my review under the wrong location tells me you don't feel truly liable for this. Food truck or not, people should know that when they buy a meal from your truck they can expect to eat something clean. Using the truck as an excuse doesn't fly when I know damn well you have to follow health codes in both your brick and mortar location and this food truck. read more
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6 years ago
I heard a lot about Roaming Rooster especially around the time of the Popeye's chicken sandwich hype, so I decided to give it a try. Man, oh man! It was definitely worth all the hype! This was hands down the best chicken sandwich that I've ever had. I ordered the honey butter sandwich. The bread was toasty and buttery. The honey butter sauce was sweet and tasty. I highly reccomend! The NE restaurant location is a bit far from me, so I ate at a food truck in NW DC. read more
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9 years ago
The BEST chicken sandwich I've had in my life. EVER! I've had both the honey butter and the buffalo. Both are absolutely delicious. And bonus points: I don't even like cole slaw!! I'm now a believer read more
7 years ago
I had a bad experience here about two weeks ago. I was contacted by Michael who quickly apologized and offered to remake my order that very day. I couldn't make it back that same day so Michael made sure to keep in touch with me until I was able to come back (today). He not only remade my sandwich but he even offered me $10 cash! A 200% service guarantee! The sandwich was excellent! Hats off to Michael and his team for the outstanding food and customer service. I'll definitely come back. read more
One of my favorite food trucks in DC! Every Tuesday and Thursday this one stops outside the Capitol South Metro Station, which is only about a 5 minute walk from where I work. The have a fried chicken, buffalo chicken, and honey butter fried chicken. The regular fried chicken was crisp, juicy, and simple. I'm not usually a fan of buffalo, since it can sometimes overpower whatever it's served with, but their chicken was still surprisingly tasty. The honey butter is my favorite - you get the saltiness from the fried chicken with subtle hints of sweetness from the honey for blast of flavor. I recently tried their Tennessee hot - you can choose how spicy you want it; at first I was worried it would be too spicy even at mild, but I really enjoyed the extra heat. I recommend their fries, which I suspect are fried twice and/or in chicken fat for a boost of flavor, especially dipped in any of their sauces. My only critique is I wish they would salt the fries more evenly. I also recommend adding slaw to any of their sandwiches for more freshness. Service can be unpredictable, especially during the lunch rush. I've waited 5-30 min for my order, but even during the long days it was still worth it. The staff is quite friendly and gave my friend extra fries when they messed up his order. 10/10 would definitely go again read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Was in DC for a week of training a bunch of my friends suggested that I give this food truck a try. They were correct the Honey Butter Sandwich was the best dang sandwich I have ever had from a food truck.. the line will be long so get there early but it is worth the wait. read more
4 years ago
Short and sweet: Honey Butter Fried Chicken sandwich ($9) is so delicious. It's juicy, it's fried but not soggy or unhealthy tasting. It's a wonderful sandwich. I wish the actual chicken was a bit thicker though. The second half of my sandwich was basically bread. Which, btw, the bread is really good too. The honey is perfectly spread on the bread and comes with Jalapeño Cole Slaw ON the sandwich. The slaw is very easy to remove if you decide you hate it. I wanted fries but feeling cheap today so I skipped them. Fries are $3.50. Will be back! read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
Leaving yet another review again as I LOVE this food truck and highly recommend it! The guy manning the window is super nice and friendly, the food is delicious and the amount of food you get is great! This time I deviated from my usual Honey Butter Chicken sandwich with fries to the Chicken with Coleslaw and fries due to pregnancy issues with consuming bread. There is a ton of coleslaw which alone tastes DELICIOUS and I love this ratio of slaw to chicken so this will have to be my new go to meal. $10.50 including fries and the photo I took is after I devoured about 75% of my food already. I'm sending my co-worker there shortly today as he was impressed with my meal! :) read more
7 years ago
Roaming Roosters definitely lived up to the hype! This place makes Chickfila look like nothing and that's saying a lot. I ordered the regular fried chicken sandwich as it came with coleslaw. The chicken was fried very well and tasted great. Although the onion taste from the slaw was a bit much, I think it added a nice creamy crunch to the sandwich that complemented the bread and chicken well. The service was quick and the staff was very nice. I look forward to Roaming roosters being back in front of my building! read more
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So last week I said Astro doughnuts had the best chicken sandwich I've ever tasted. Well today my Husband I tried Roaming Rooster for the first time ever. I must change my statement they have the best fried chicken sandwich EVERRR!!!! read more
7 years ago
The honey mustard chicken sand which with cold slaw ands down the best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life. There was so much flavor to the chicken from the batter and the cole slaw went so well with it. For $15 for an extra side of fries and a chicken sandwich with fries it was a pretty decent deal. The fries were fantastic too as they were the perfect kind with some flavor. The guy that took out order was new so one of the guys outside of the truck that worked there helped us out and made sure we got everything that we needed! So good I was happy this was my first meal out in DC. read more
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8 years ago
We stopped by today because we saw they were giving away teenage mutant ninja turtle hats if you purchased a meal so we were sold. I got the Michelangelo which is their honey chicken with fries. The chicken is pretty good. The fries are good too. I got the sriracha mayo and it's super yummy. The chicken isn't outstanding so I wouldn't come back for that. It is all white meat though and has good seasoning. I got it as a sandwich and am jut eating the chicken out of it. The fries and mayo is the best part but I got a free turtle hat out of it so it's a win. :) read more
Last I heard they are working on opening a storefront/restaurant but every time I've visited their mobile food truck when near my job, they NEVER disappoint. Hands down the best chicken sandwiches but my fave is the honey butter chicken less the bread, it's sliced and served with jalapeño slaw and fries. It's phenomenal! Free range, perfectly seasoned and fried and the gentleman Manning who runs the show is super nice and pleasant. You get a huge portion at a very reasonable price. read more
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I heard this place is halal, is that true?
I haven't asked them first hand, but found this entry on a third-party website which says it is: https://www.zabihah.com/biz/3gVjYjSiOz?msg=… Read more
Where does the food truck set up in DC?
I'm not sure there is a set schedule. Follow their twitter for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/roamingrooster1
Do you ever come to the Tysons office area? I see a lot of food trucks there but I really want to have your chicken. Please consider coming to the Tysons Corner area in Virginia.
They are amazing, but are based in the upper part of DC and I don't think they are licensed to serve in VA.
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