A great foray into Haitian cuisine. The Haitian Griyo dish was delicious and quite massive for the…read moreprice. It contained griyo (fried pork shoulder), rice and beans, bannann peze (fried plantains), pikliz (pickled veggies), side salad, and Sos Ti-Malice (warm hot sauce). The fried items in the dish were both flavorful and quite tender. The pikliz (pickled veggies) were a necessary, very tasty complement to the dish. The hot sauce was nice and quite balanced spice-wise. I also got the Soursop with Ginger and Lime drink (ask for their fresh juices). It was refreshing, with an intense ginger burn after each sip. However, it was pretty expensive at ~$9. Note that certain pictured menu items may not be available and other available items may not be on the menu. Definitely ask them for the current day's items. +1 for the solid service!

I should have walked away the moment I arrived…read more I got there at 1:15 PM, and the lady had just arrived. The restaurant was beyond dirty, apparently left in a very poor condition from the day before. The cleanliness was extremely concerning, and honestly, I believe the health department should inspect this place as soon as possible. A restaurant should not be operating in such an unsanitary environment. Unfortunately, the food was horrible, and the drink was nasty. The prices were expensive, there was no parking, and the entire experience made me feel sick. I truly do not understand how this place has a 4-star rating. In my experience, it was the complete opposite--sloppy, unprofessional, and unacceptable. **Stay away from this place. I would not recommend it to anyone.**

8 years later, came back with fam. Griot-fantastic. Rice with sauce pwa-scrumptious. Wife had fried…read morechicken-great. It's kind of order out, and if you eat it they'll bring the food.

Never been to the restaurant but have ordered multiple times via UberEats. I may actually visit…read moreeventually as the experience might be completely different than just ordering something delivered. But here is the thing, while I thoroughly ENJOYED the food I've received each time. They are practically always missing something on the order - like 9 out of 10 times. Yes, I am able to always get a refund through the delivery app BUT it sure gets annoying after a while. Maybe they get really busy...maybe they just don't have it together when it comes to packing to-go orders...or maybe, lol, they just don't give a crap? I don't know. I just wish they can get that aspect together since I really do enjoy the two items I always repeatedly order (Fried Goat & Goat Stew). Now that I just wrote this...I'm going to just drive over and eat there and update accordingly after.

Really authentic and affordable Haitian food that reminds me of my childhood living down there for…read moresummer and winter vacations!

Nice vibes, good portion, and welcoming! Had the griot with rice and pikliz, very soulful and would…read morecome back again.

A small hole in the wall restaurant that offers takeout and delivery only. I've always passed by…read morethis place and the sweet smell of spices was always trying to lure me in. Finally had some time to give this place a try after smelling it for so long lol. I was greeted promptly and service was great. The lady that took my order was kind and provided me with lots of helpful info since this was my first time here. I opted for the Creole Chicken Bowl, which came with a side of small pickled veggies on the side. The rice was yummy and the chicken was extremely flavorful. Not only was the meal extremely filling, it was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. I'm excited to go again and try more of their items!

This is indeed a hidden gem. I was craving seafood and came across this restaurant on Uber eats…read more There wasn't much information on Yelp about it so I decided to visit the restaurant to investigate further (because yes, food is that serious to me). It's indeed a hole in the wall. There is no seating available but when I tell you, if you're seeking haitian food to go, this is your spot. The food was superb!! Fresh, authentic, and the service was super friendly. I ordered the fried fish with black rice, plantains and a salad. It was enough to feed two (but of course, instead of sharing, I enjoyed my leftovers. It was too good to share!

The fried goat dish is so good! Portion is very generous! I will definitely come back!…read moreYou can order from the counter and seat yourself. It is truly a gem in Medford neighborhood.

Customer service is complete a*s. The food was good overall as I've been eating her for yearsssssss…read morewith my family but the customer service received this last time definitely is going to me second guess next time I want to purchase Haitian food. My online order said a total is $69 but my CC statement was charged for $83??? When I went to ask for the difference back, the lady told me all she does is put the food in the register and that's it. Before I could ask for the owner, she kept cutting me off saying "the owner isn't here. The owner isn't here". She didn't try to call for someone for help rectify the situation or anything. She then went on to pack another order while I was standing there waiting for answers then proceeded to ignore me. Again, the food is amazing as it always is but the customer service alone will ruin this restaurant.

First time visiting for brunch and cannot wait to go back. The feta veg omelette special was…read moredelicious - the omelette loaded with veggies and feta cheese, came with a side of beans and rice, and tasty potato hash. Ask for the hot sauce, it's tasty! The meal came with either cream wheat or fruit. Tried cream wheat for the first time and it was sooo good. Warm, cozy, sweet and salty. Entrees came with a bread basket of homemade buttered bread which was delicious too. Service was excellent. Patio ambience was lovely for late morning brunch. Love that they offer breakfast all day. Only complaint is the long wait - but they offer complimentary coffee and lemonade, along with bubbles for kids to stay occupied. Parking in the area can also be hard to find on the weekends. We will definitely be back!

Great food, friendly service, and a comfortable space to enjoy a meal with friends! As an island…read moreperson, having Haitian and other Caribbean flavors to enjoy was like a taste of home!

I really enjoyed my food from La Perle. My favorite Haitian restaurant on this side of town closed…read moreso we decide to try a new spot. It didn't disappoint. The first thing that made me happy was grilled goat since many of the meats are typically fried. The grilled goat was fantastic. The flavor and the sauce were so good. The rice was also pretty good. The griot was soft and seasoned well. The rice was soft and flavorful. My other favorite part of the meal with the legume. It was so good that I went back to get more a few days later! The prices are a little high and the wait can be long, which is why it's a 4 and not a 5. Overall, we really enjoyed this place and we'll be back. I highly recommend if you're looking for good Haitian on this side of town.

This was disappointing to say the least. I wanted to support Haitian restaurants on Haitian Flag…read moreDay so I'm like, let me order from one of the most popular Haitian restaurants in Massachusetts. To be quite honest, the food was very subpar and lacked authentic Haitian flavor. To make matters worse, the quantity was disappointing as you can see in the photos attached. $24 plate of meatballs with only four burnt meatballs and overfilled rice that didn't even take authentic? Also, I ordered beef legume and it definitely had pork in it and the pork didn't taste good. The food was not properly secure so the sauce fell in the bag on the way to me via DoorDash. I would honestly say if you are craving Haitian food that tastes like your family made it, you might want to go somewhere else. If you are okay with a sort of revitalized Haitian cuisine, feel free to order from here.

This was one of the worst food experiences I've ever had. The food was clearly not fresh. The beans…read moresmelled absolutely awful and had bubbles, which is a huge red flag. The meat smelled rotten, not just "off," but genuinely spoiled. I called the next day to give feedback, and instead of listening or apologizing, the woman I spoke with was extremely defensive and tried to blame me. She said the food went bad because I "took too long to pick it up." That explanation makes absolutely no sense. I was born in Haiti, I grew up around freshly cooked Caribbean food, and I have never seen properly made food spoil in an hour and a half just from sitting. To make matters worse, I ordered a pâté, and the gentleman literally microwaved it and handed it back to me. It was not fresh at all. What's really disappointing is that I used to order from here and had better experiences in the past, but clearly the quality has gone downhill. Between spoiled food, reheated items, and defensive customer service, I would not recommend this place to anyone. Food safety should never be this questionable.

The food is delicious, and the customer service is great. My husband and I enjoyed our food. If you…read moreneed to send money, services are available. Also, if you need something last minute like a special ingredient, some groceries and seasonings are available.

I am a Haitian Food expert and J & R is a very good choice. They have large portions and the food…read moreis always fresh. They do have their pro and cons. Pro's...they have the best marinated/ seasoned Haitian style fried chicken and turkey in the area. Many places do not marinate the meat but at J & R you can tell their is good preparation. Still, the Rice can be dry but tasty. They also have great tasting sauce another pro. Their griot is ok but I recommend the turkey or fried chicken. They are top 3 in the north shore. Top 5 in Boston.

Tasty food and huge portions! I was in the neighborhood and stopped in today not really knowing…read morewhat to expect; inside was a small, takeout oriented restaurant packed with a Sunday afternoon crowd. Everyone was getting big containers of food to bring home for their families. There were huge pots of delicious things bubbling behind the counter. I got the turkey that they had cooking--it came with rice/beans, salad, and a few fried plantains. I was regretting not getting the oxtail as I saw it being served up to others. But my turkey was really good, stewed in a tomato-y, spicy sauce with some onions and peppers. I had enough to share with my boyfriend and still eat it for lunch the next day! Malden is a hike from my apartment, but I'll be sure to come back just for J&R.