Amazing food and amazing service! When you come please ask for Gia. She made our experience very…read morelovely. The food was delicious and filling. The portions are large enough to share or take home leftovers. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

djon djon place is incredible. right away, the decor from the outside is beautiful. though, the…read morefood really speaks for itself. i tried the voodoo pasta, and it was honestly amazing. it had chicken, a creamy alfredo-like sauce, and the perfect blend of spices. i highly recommend trying it. the portion size was large, and it was cheesy but flavor was great and not overwhelming. the service was great, and i sat outside where there was a covering overhead. one thing to note is that the lunch and dinner menus are different. overall, i would totally recommend checking out djon djon and definitely wish i had found it sooner.

Man this was incredible. Had the Mini To Boush Fritay Box with Griot Pork lunch special which is…read morelike a sampler and it was so so good. The pork was amazingly tender and crispy and the pikliz was nice and crunchy and spicy. Papo the server was great and I'll def be back when I'm in the neighborhood

I love a good don't djon black rice....I had a fried tassot bowl with black rice, pikalz, red…read morecabbage, salad and fried sweet plantains it was so flavoral...the goat was crispy, rice seasoned well and everything was fresh. We also tried the fried green plantain fries which game with a spicy sauce and their passion fruit lemonade which was very refreshing. The restaurant had dominoes on the tables and patrons were having a good time. I also so a do was setting up so it m8ght be a vibe on Friday and Saturday nights. If you want to try something different...this is it.

Came here because I bought a Pulsd deal for dinner and wanted to try something new :)…read more Everything was was great - the experience, food, service! It was my first time trying Haitian food and I was surprised at how similar it was to Spanish food. Every plate we ordered was very flavorful and unique in taste. The sauces that came with our dishes were spicy (just how I like it) but so unique in spice too. I could have drank the sauces. There was nothing that we didn't like! The drinks were also simple, very light and yummy - not too sweet. The vibes of the restaurant were also very cute and dimly lit (but not too dim). They gave us the best seat in the house too - the corner window booth with views of the entire floor. It was a perfect date night! Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend if you're looking to eat some delicious Haitian food!

Rebel is the first Haitian restaurant that I've tried while living in the city. Granted I have only…read moretried it once in Atlanta, but have forever been changed by Haitian black rice. So... because of this, I knew rebel needed to step it up. I made a reservation the morning off, but honestly didn't need to, they had space to accommodate us on a Wednesday night. It's has a rustic charm and is quite intimate. I saw a few couples really enjoying the vibe if you know what I mean lol. The server was nice, but blunt lol. He really was just there to vibe, which I respect! We got two orders of the pork entree with a side of rice, as well as a chicken entree. The food came out fairly quickly and was delicious especially when you paired it with their side sauce. I will say this restaurant is on the pricier end compared to other Haitian restaurants, but worth it. I will most definitely be back.

This place slaps! They are small, but they utilize the space very well. Nice colors, good vibe. I…read moremade reservations, but they weren't really honored in the sense that we were running late, and when we came in, we just so happened to be able to get a table. It's not like one was actually reserved, but hey, it worked out, so I'm happy about that. Onto the food: I am half Haitian, and I may not speak Haitian Kreyol, but I know my Haitian food. I can prove my Haitian ethnicity by cooking traditional dishes. The legume was on point! That dish was my favorite. My friend truly enjoyed her salmon. Honestly, I wish I had gotten the salmon to take home instead of the Haitian fried chicken. Now, that wasn't that great to me, and I didn't enjoy it :( I'm still giving them all the stars and all the props because I really appreciated the service. This was my first time trying a Haitian patty with spinach, and it was absolutely fantastic. I think it's even better than the chickpea one. I would definitely highly recommend this place and also go back. But the Haitian fried chicken need to be better. Still, I'll definitely come again and try the salmon next time!!!

I can't believe that I had this place bookmarked for so long and last Saturday was my first time…read moretrying them out. After hanging out with a friend, I was hungry and trying to figure out where I wanted to go. As I walked up Utica avenue, I saw Lakou Cafe. I decided to try them. When I entered, I saw someone at the bar and two people dining at a table. I planned on taking my food to go. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and I subbed the fries with sweet plantains and the kale salad. The server was friendly and personable. When I got home, I couldn't wait to dive in. It smelled so good but I was I little worried because the chicken was very dark--I was hoping it wasn't overcooked. Much to my delight, it was just the seasoning. The chicken was tender and delicious. On of these days I'll dine in. I highly recommend Lakou Cafe, I know that I'll be back.

The reviews here are all true. Let's me honest its a hole in the wall with no bells and whistles…read morebut the food is excellent haitian home cooking. You'll be surprised!

i went to get spaghetti this morning and they served me overnight spaghetti it was terrible and the…read moreworst is i paid $12.00 for the garbage they served me. im really upset no one should go buy food from them.

Don't let the ambiance fool you…read more Macaroni Au Gratin is bland with consistency of imitation cheese whiz? I can't put my finger on it but it didn't have a flavor of ANY blend of natural cheeses. I'd know, I'm a cheese connoisseur! Perhaps they use imitation cheese. Simply put, their macaroni au gratin is inauthentic as in no veggies (onions, bell peppers) nor ham or ground beef used either. At least the Diri Djon Djon and Lalo was decent. I've had better Salad Russe. It was either missing onions or salt. The condiment cup of Pikliz is shorter and smaller than the usual 1.5 oz. Most restaurants provide sizes 2 oz and larger and that's how I was able to tell the difference. I never even knew those solo dipping cups came any smaller! Probably so you can ask for more so they can charge extra. Not only do they make sure to cut corners on the Pikliz. Which wasn't even enough to mask their thick, brown, over-fried, DRY and STALE bannann peze that has been sitting out. After they cut the plantains they don't soak in salted water. Bannann peze SHOULD NOT be so thick, should be made-to-order and served hot, fresh, golden and crispy. Just look at their photos and see for yourselves compared to other bannann peze / tostones you've eaten / seen. Then to ask if I need utensils for a to-go order? No ma'am, I'll be using my fingers and eating out of my hands today, thanks for asking. Don't ask, just automatically include utensils in the bag for the astronomic amount you charge for your food. Chain restaurants or even mom & pops all simply include utensils and napkins when preparing to-go orders. Only time to get away with that is when delivering. At which most times customer may decline since they're home / work and may already have those items. Price point - garbage for side of macaroni au gratin I'll let you all be surprised for yourselves on the rest on menu. * If anyone gave this restaurant 5 stars... they're obviously not Haitian and/or their tastebuds are shot.

Came here just to pick up black rice as I've been craving black rice. Upon entry the stagf was not…read morefriendly at all. The rice also did not taste like true black rice. Wanted to like this place but unfortunately didnt.

I can't lie it's a bit hard to find this restaurant using navigation when walking is your mode of…read moretransportation, and you're not a native of the city. However, this is a hidden gem you should try. It appears to be a family owned restaurant. Decor is light and seating is sparse, so if you plan to bring a party of 4 or more I'd definitely suggest calling ahead to potentially make a reservation. We also came on an extremely hot day and sadly their A/C system wasn't working so it was on the warmer side. Not unbearable but a bit uncomfortable, so just keep that in mind if that's the case when you show up. What I will say when it comes to the experience and food is that it doesn't get more authentic than this. I asked for a recommendation and was told to order the griot, which was well seasoned and quite large portion size wise. The plate came with a rice of choice, two fried plantain, beans, pikliz and dipping sauce for the meat. Not bad for $20. I ordered to go because I had an event to go to, but can attest that they do a great job of plating their dishes when you dine in. If I'm ever in NYC again I wouldn't mind returning, dining in and hopefully trying something different like their Kalalou or legume which looks incredible.

It was the best Haitian food I ate here during my time in New York…read more I will come next time for sure! Thank you guys!

The food is horrible. Griot is dry, rice has no taste and no peas!! Terrible…read more People just open restaurants without knowing how to cook.

I came here for the Fried Pork with Black rice to get my Haitian food fix. It was good what I…read moreexpected. The prices are okay. I have no complaints.

THIS PLACE IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Yelp, do better! If you check Google, the business literally…read moredoesn't even show up. Next time I pass by, I'll take pictures, but this place has been closed for a while.

I've been waiting to come to this gem for a while! On this night in particular…read moreMy friend and I decided to give it a go. A Haitian restaurant in Manhattan? I didn't have to travel to Brooklyn Or Queens! I needed to try it. Upon entering it was a fairly small place. Greeted by the waitress immediately. Noticed there were giant table games to play like Uno and Jinga. Toward the end of the night my friend and I played the Jinga at our table (I won of course). My curse was the fried snapper and diri djon djon (black rice) it was tasty but the rice was a bit mushy. I'm sure it wasn't made with the actual mushroom more so with the djon djon cube. & my friend had the Mai moulen (cornmeal) with shrimp. Basically shrimp and grits and it was sooo good he loved it! I would return and try a different dish for the next time.

I always order from Kreyol Spice via Uber Eats. So I can't comment on the inside of the…read moreestablishment or rate their customer service. They offer authentic Haitian food, which is very tasty. So far I've tried their fowl chicken, legumes, and lalo dishes. I haven't been let down yet. I plan to try their other dishes.

I got turned into haitian food from a co- worker so I tried this place. I love their food and it's…read moreis nice to try something different from the jamaican food that I grew up with. Griot and lalo are my favorites so far.