FieldTrip

I realized the other day I was long overdue to acknowledge my adoration for one of the five boroughs' best restaurants - FIELDTRIP (original and premiere location in Harlem) - so a friend and I had lunch here on 4/25/26. Read on if you desire genuine knowledge and only dine out with intention. First, and most importantly, shouts to Myles and the team working this day. The salmon in my Jerk Salmon Bowl and my friend's Atlantic Salmon Bowl was flaky, tender, juicy, and perfect. The rices (white with Jerk, black forbidden with Atlantic) confirmed and celebrated what Chef JJ Johnson wrote in his must-have book The History of Rice. This is to say there is no rice like FIELDTRIP rice: soft, sturdy, sweet, savory, herby, attaches to sauce and protein and vegetables when you want it to, remains on its own when you simply want to enjoy it by itself. The plantains and greens that accompany are ridonkulous icing on the salmon sundae. If you aren't a fan of Brussels sprouts, you likely have good reasons. And, you owe it to yourself to order Crispy Brussels. Besides being cooked so they are toothsome, textured, and still sweet, they're quartered or sixthed, which makes them easier to enjoy and perfect carriers for the crispy bits that top them. I love oxtail. To enjoy this rarely served beef element in a perfectly wrapped and fried egg roll added to my adoration. After bite one, I literally unwrapped my half to see how the shredded meat was coexisting. No saucing was necessary, though the Avocado Cilantro and New Jack Sticky BBQ (both of which were enjoyed by me via spoon) would have enhanced the roll most righteously. Lastly, when you dine in or take away from FIELDTRIP, you need Nana's Bread. It is what you might enjoy if a freshly made flour tortilla, naan, pita, and focaccia met, joined, and were put through a presser. I would dip and dredge Nana's Bread in everything. Your next meal needs to come from FIELDTRIP. Period.

Me and bestie always split the roast chicken bowl and it hits every time! It is so fresh and feels healthy and also so flavorful!! The staff are kind and the place is clean. 10/10 would recommend.

Food: We went here for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint! The braised beef bowl and very flavorful because they lathered it in sauce. It was a bit salty but very filling. The beef was good and the rice was cooked nicely. The crispy fish bowl was not as great as the braised beef bowl but still yummy. It was too salty with the fried fish, the pickled veggies, the tartar sauce, and the sauteed greens all in one bowl. Luckily, the server gave us water. For the price, it's not bad. You have the option to make your own bowl so this place is great for those with dietary restrictions. Service & atmosphere: The servers were very friendly and they gave us our food quickly but not too quick which I like because they took time to cook the meat and assemble the bowl rather than give us a pre-made bowl that's been sitting on the counter all day. The restaurant itself was clean and quiet.

Im so happy to see fresh and healthy cooked food in Harlem. I was on a mid day walk, passed by and decided to come in and check this place out. As soon as I walked in and saw the chef cooking, I knew I wanted to eat here. I decided to try the curry chick peas bowl with sweet plantains and the food did not disappoint. My friend had the fried chicken bowl and had the same sentiments. The place was clean, friendly, welcoming with good service. Now don’t come in here with little money. You need money in here but I think it was worth every coin. I will definitely be back and I would highly recommend this restaurant! Thank you!