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Rowdy Rooster brings phenomenal Indian fried chicken to the East Village

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Chicken three ways

Chili Chicken ($9)

Lil' Rowdy ($9)

Three piece signature chicken, served with bones and a "Rowdy" level of heat ($9)

Chef Chintan Pandya working the crowd on opening day

The excellent sides: Eggplant Pakora, Tomato Rice, Masala Corn, Potato Pakora ($4 each)

Vada Pao vegetarian sandwich ($7)

Mango Lassi ($5)