Chicken, waffles unexpectedly good combo
Want to get away from campus and try something unexpectedly good? I suggest roaming off to Roscoe’s House of Chicken ’n’ Waffles to try some soul food in a combination most UCLA students will find unusual but filling.
Part of the appeal of Roscoe’s is you can get away with eating something possibly harmful to your health by justifying it by saying you’re trying something new. The best approach to Roscoe’s is to not eat all day, because you will find yourself consuming a fat value that should be spread across five day’s time, but God, is it good.
The simple fried chicken is so good you’ll never want to go back to KFC again. And even those who are not big fans of the waffle will enjoy these oversized, thick and highly flavorful waffles drenched in butter and syrup.
If you are feeling even more daring, you may decide to add one of the sides to your meal: smothered potatoes (more smother than potato), greens (a vegetable with origins I’m still not sure of), or perhaps a large piece of rich cornbread.
All of these items are worth trying, if only to announce you’ve tried it. In what other instance can you say you tried a smothered potato? “Smothered in what?” your friend asks. Your reply, “I really do not know.”
As for the service, it is neither overly friendly nor neglectful, giving the place a come-as-you-are feeling. The restaurant serve delicious food and manages to do so without imposing upon your evening, creating a great setting to hang out with friends.
The atmosphere is simple yet unique. For example, most all of the restaurant’s light sources are red fluorescent lights, which creates an overly warm ambiance.
While all the offerings are simple, you will be sure to have a tasty treat and then some – enough to bring home.
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