Allegheny Spice Kitchen — Restaurant in Baldwin

As a chef myself, I take food seriously—both in the kitchen and when dining out. While I love to cook, every now and then I like to take a break and explore different cuisines. Unfortunately, my experiences with this restaurant have been wildly inconsistent and ultimately disappointing. This was my third and final attempt.

The first time I ordered, I tried the Chicken Tandoori. Right away, I could tell something was wrong—the chicken was clearly spoiled. It had that unmistakable sour smell and taste of expired poultry. While it was dressed up nicely with spices and vibrant food coloring, those of us who cook regularly know that presentation can’t hide poor quality. I ended up taking the dish back to the restaurant and making them aware of the issue, hoping it was just a one-time mistake.

The second time, I decided to give them another shot and ordered the Chicken Biryani. This time, the dish was excellent—flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. It gave me hope that the first experience was just a fluke.

Unfortunately, tonight’s order confirmed a troubling pattern. I went with the Chicken Chili, and the chicken was tough, dry, and clearly overcooked—or more accurately, repeatedly reheated. As someone who cooks often, I know the texture of chicken that’s been sitting in a fridge for days and then zapped in the microwave multiple times. It becomes rubbery, nearly inedible, and unpleasant to eat.

Even more concerning, tonight’s meal made my mother very sick—showing clear signs of food poisoning shortly after eating. Nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting are not symptoms you can ignore, especially when they’re directly tied to a meal that was clearly not fresh or safe to eat. That crossed the line for me.

What concerns me most is not just the inconsistency, but the serious food safety risks. Reheating old food to stretch its shelf life without knowing or tracking expiration dates is a dangerous and irresponsible practice. Spoiled chicken is not only off-putting—it’s a health hazard.

Sadly, this was my last visit. As a chef, and more importantly, as someone who values safe, fresh, and well-prepared food, I can’t justify supporting a restaurant that continues to serve food that puts people’s health at risk.

The Health Department needs to investigate how this restaurant keeps track of its expiration...

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