Roast 28 opens every day from 8:30 AM to 8 PM, so it fits breakfast, lunch, and dinner plans. Reviews suggest a fast pace and a mainly to-go setup, so I would plan for a quick visit. If you want a calmer stop, come with a clear order in mind. That helps the line move and keeps the visit smooth.
For a first visit, I would start with the roast duck or the three meats over rice plate. Those choices come up often in reviews, and they show the shop at its best. If you want more variety, ask for roast pork, char siu, crispy pork, or soy sauce chicken in the mix. The sauces and rice matter here, so the combo plates make a strong first impression.
The space has very little seating, and reviews describe it as a place for quick in-and-out service. That means it suits a meal on the move more than a long stay. I would not plan on settling in for a slow afternoon. It feels like the kind of stop where a neighborhood regular grabs food, nods to the staff, and heads out with dinner.
Accessibility matters here too. The brief lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, which helps for arrival and pickup. I would still expect the visit itself to feel tight inside, because the room is small. If you need space, timing your visit with a quieter hour may help, though the reviews focus more on speed than on a full dine-in scene.
Bring cash, since reviews note that this is a cash only place. That detail can save a second trip to the ATM. Many guests praise the value, so a first order can go a long way. If you like a neighborhood ritual, this is a neat one: choose your meats, watch the plates move, then join the duck fans who keep the place on repeat.