Gellie E.
Yelp
My friend recommended this place, citing the excellent Yelp ratings across all of its locations. Roostar did not disappoint! Based on the fast food-esque ambiance, I was expecting low-key service, but they really go above and beyond - service was phenomenal and gives it that X-factor to earn the coveted five-star review. While we dined in, a worker came around to check on all of the guests to make sure everything was okay and ask if we needed anything. We requested an extra side of their garlic aioli and he brought it out to our table. This extra hospitality will keep customers coming back.
We ordered at the register and I ordered their "special" banh mi - pork belly, ham, and pate - and really enjoyed it. The banh mi cost $8 and change. Their pate gave it that classic banh mi flavor, and the toppings (cucumber, pickled carrots, cilantro, and jalapeños) were crisp and fresh; no complaints. It was a satisfying banh mi in every bite.
They also had a Yelp check-in offer for a free Roostar garlic bread, which they honored with no problems. I was just expecting a single piece of bread, but instead it came with four generous pieces of deliciousness. The bread was everything you want it to be - soft, warm, crusty, smothered in their amazing garlic aioli and finished with Parmesan. I could not get enough of their garlic aioli! Pro tip: Order extra and put it on everything. I would never think to order garlic bread as a side since I'm already getting bread with the banh mi, but the garlic bread was a flavor bomb and an excellent starter for the rest of the meal.
We also ordered a side of their garlic butter fries (this meal was garlic galore for sure). The dazzling sidewinder fries were doused in seasonings and served with a jalapeño cream dipping sauce. The sauce had a kick to it but wasn't too spicy for me. Don't sleep on these fries! They're crisp, meaty, and the curly shape makes them the perfect vehicle for dipping into their sauces to fill in every nook and cranny.
Roostar is full of good vibes and I highly recommend stopping by as a place to grab a quick bite.