***DELICIOUS KOREAN FAST FOOD***
***FANTASTIC KIMBAP***
ITS ALMOST AN INSULT
Mention fast food, and most individuals will think McDonald's. Burger King, Taco Bell, or some other similar crapola. So in my way of thinking, identifying Rolly Kimbap as a fast food restaurant is practically an insult, considering the quality of what's being served here.
However, after placing an order you'll receive your food much quicker than a standard restaurant, so the fast food moniker is unavoidable. And this is true even more now, since all the dine-in tables were removed when Covid hit, making Rolly's a take-out only establishment.
IT'S NOT SUSHI !
If someone whose never experienced Kimbap inquires, I'll explain that it's kinda like a Korean style sushi roll. But don't let others hear you say this, because you'l almost always get scolded by some fusspot, insisting that "It's not sushi!"
So regardless of whatever you may think it is, I can assure you that the Kimbap at Rolly is one of my all time favorites, and made-to-order with supremely fresh and tasty ingredients. Even more, you can choose from about fourty different varieties, with the Avacado, Crab Salad, Spicy Chicken or Squid, Bulgogi, and Rolled Omelette being my top choices.
And don't worry if you're really hungry, as each order of Kimbap here is substantial, and loaded with tasty ingredients. I mean, if you compare one piece of Kimbap at Rolly to a slice of a Japanese sushi roll, the difference in size is laughable.
SO MANY OPTIONS
Whenever I visit, just ordering Kimbap is impossible for me, as the menu is loaded with small eats, such as the Rice Balls, which are about the size of a medium orange, and are available with about twenty different fillings. Then there's the Crispy Chicken, which has a crunchy coating that seems to have rice crispies mixed in. The Tteok-bokki rice cakes are really delicious here, and can be ordered either spicy, fried, sweet & sour, or with seafood mixed in. And there's other sides like dumplings, corn dogs, and fries.
NOODLES TOO
Rolly's Spicy Ramen is a must-try item, that is served with a bold-red Gochujiang based broth similar in flavor to their Spicy Tteok-bokki sauce. And whenever I order this, it is so good, that I find it impossible to wait until I arrive home. So I'll always pop it open, and start eating while I'm driving, making a fantastic mess with the red broth all over my face, hands, and steering wheel. What a jackass I am sometimes!
In addition, there's also a non-spicy Ramen Soup that can be ordered with different ingredients mixed in, Udon Noodle Soup, and last but not least, Korean Buckwheat Cold Noodles that are really tasty.
KING OF BENTO
If your hungry for a full pre-made meal, Rolly Kimbap's Bento Boxes - listed as meals on the menu - are fantastic. Order one, and you will be presented with something that is beautiful to look at, really delicious, and very filling. For example, a Fried Rice Meal includes a nice sized portion of fried rice, topped with a fried egg, along with sides such as salad, vegetables, macaroni salad and pickled daikon, to name a few. Another example is the Spicy Pork, Squid, And Bulgogi Meal, that comes with white rice, salad, broccoli, fish cakes, Korean sausage, a vegetable pancake, and seasoned bean sprouts as side dishes.
Even more, if you're feeding two people, Rolly offers different Couples Sets, such as the #144 which includes a Bento box with kimbap, fried pork cutlet & sides, along with a large order of Spicy Tteok-bokki.
LOVE THIS PLACE
I only award a four star rating to Rolly Kimbap, because you can definitely find better versions of their hot dishes, such as Jeyuk bokkeum spicy pork or Soondubu spicy tofu stew at top Korean restaurants. But at the same time, it's really surprising how fantastic the food is at this small takeout spot. And on top of everything else, there's a very large parking lot behind the store, so parking is always a breeze.
And so, if I'm driving on the LIE near exit 29, and it's time for lunch or dinner, there's a really good chance that I will stop here, because I really love this place. And at the same time, if you have a chance, give Rolly Kimbap a try, and you may fall in love with their Korean specialties too. read more