Megan V.
Yelp
I've been a fan of Tiffany Derry since her season of Top Chef, so Roots Chicken Shak was on the top of my list of places to try while visiting Dallas. It was a 40 minute drive from where I was staying, but absolutely worth it!
This spot is located inside Legacy Hall, which is a food hall filled with delicious restaurants and an upstairs bar area.
While the other options at the food hall were tempting, I had my eyes set on Roots Chicken Shak. I ordered the Spicy Bird without the kimchi mayo (I don't like mayo) and was so tempted to order fries, but I wasn't super hungry. It took about 7 minutes to get my order, which wasn't bad.
I promptly dug into the sandwich and was immediately greeted with a delicious blend of seasonings and spices. While it has a very subtle hint of spicy, I wasn't disappointed as it allowed the other flavors to shine through. The chicken was tender, juicy, and perfectly breaded. I'm not a fan of kale, but the kale salad worked really well with the sweet potato bun. Again, I love hot chicken and normally would be disappointed if a "spicy" sandwich didn't deliver on the heat, but not in this case. It's truly a testament to Tiffany's skills as a chef.
If there was a location near me in Vegas, I'd definitely be frequenting it often. Probably best for my health that there is not lol! Highly recommend making the stop if you are anywhere in the greater DFW area!