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ROAST 28

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Phone: (917) 662-8799

Address: 5124 8 AVENUE 11220

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TLDR

Brooklyn's Cantonese roast house: Must-try char siu, roast pork, soy sauce chicken. Hailed as best in BK for authentic Chinese BBQ.

Reddit Sentiment for ROAST 28(based on 8 Reddit opinions)

75% Positive25% Neutral

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Neighborhoods

Sunset Park

Details

This Cantonese roast house in Brooklyn is a gem for anyone craving authentic roast meats. With a strong reputation for their char siu and an overall positive reception from diners, it's a go-to spot for classic Chinese BBQ. While some find it good, others hail it as the best in Brooklyn, particularly for its flavorful roast pork and soy sauce chicken.

Food Overview

Specializing in Cantonese roast meats, Roast 28 is highly recommended for its char siu, roast pork, and soy sauce chicken. While most feedback is positive, one user noted it's decent but not worth a special trip compared to Chinatown options.

Highlights / Recommended

Customers frequently recommend the char siu, roast pork, and soy sauce chicken at Roast 28 for their authentic Cantonese flavors.

Customer Sentiment

Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Roast 28, with many recommending it for its excellent Cantonese roast meats, particularly char siu.

Reddit Opinions & Reviews

Top Reddit Posts About ROAST 28

Best char siu (cantonese roast pork) in NYC?
This user gives a big shout out to Roast 28, calling it the best in Brooklyn for char siu and roast pork. Another user also lists it as recommended for char siu.
Best char siu (cantonese roast pork) in NYC?
This commenter highlights Roast 28 for its Cantonese roast meats, specifically mentioning soy sauce chicken as very good.
Best cold asian noodles, especially spicy, lower east side?
Roast 28 is mentioned as a place recommended for various roast meats including pork, chicken, and duck.
Which Borough's Chinatown for a foodcrawl?
One user found Roast 28 to be decent but suggested it's not exceptional enough for a dedicated trip, especially when considering Chinatown options.
Heavy foods?
This user recommends Roast 28 for Cantonese roast BBQ, categorizing it as a suitable option for a 'heavy food' meal.
High protein recs only
Roast 28 was recommended for Cantonese roast meats in this discussion about high-protein food options.
Takeout/Pickup recs
Roast 28 is listed as a recommendation for takeout, specifically for roast pork.

Recent Reddit Mentions

From post: High Protein Recs Only

"Roast 28 was recommended for Cantonese roast meats."

Positive
Feb 23, 2026View Comment →

From post: Heavy Foods

"This user recommends Roast 28 for Cantonese roast BBQ, suggesting it as a heavy food option."

Positive
Dec 16, 2025View Comment →

From post: Takeoutpickup Recs

"Roast 28 is listed as a takeout recommendation."

Neutral
Nov 2, 2025View Comment →

From post: Best Char Siu Cantonese Roast Pork In Nyc

"Having tried Roast 28 for the first time recently, this user found the soy sauce chicken to be very good."

Positive
Aug 7, 2025View Comment →

From post: Best Char Siu Cantonese Roast Pork In Nyc

"This commenter gives a big shout out to Roast 28, calling it the best in Brooklyn."

Positive
Aug 7, 2025View Comment →

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