The roti's we had were on point! Reminds me of mom's cooking. They were made fresh tasted magnificent and reasonably priced. The service was good, the ambiance of the shop is bare bones and quit from what I could see. But they did have some ingredients steered towards Caribbean cuisine. So it's not bad to explore while you're waiting for your food order. If you want a relatively quick roti ( there are some other Caribbean dishes on the menu) it's a cool place to stop and check out. read more

D Roti Shak - The menu - Caribbean Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

The Caribbean is calling you to New West. I introduce you to try authentic Trini food from D Roti Shak. Open for 9 years, here they know exactly how to transplant food straight from the West Indies to Vancouver. The curry goat with roti is a roti folded into a nice pillow and filled with curry sauce, potatoes, and goat meat that is so tender it falls apart. Doubles are a Trini street food, so common and popular that you can find a dime a dozen in Toronto, so much that they even have doubles festivals! This is however lacking in the Vancity food scene. D Roti Shak is a gem and an absolute spotlight for anyone craving real Trinidadian food. Come for a lime at D Roti Shak. read more

D Roti Shak - Curried goat roti. Not great to photograph but perfect to eat! - Caribbean Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

I ordered goat roti and while it was fairly tasty, the goat was 60% bone...and I mean large pieces of bone. Why is there bone in a wrap?!? Also, for $17 it was mostly roti and bone with a meager amount of meat and a bit of potato. read more

Beef roti was moist and tasty. Doubles had perfectly cooked chick peas, and pepper sauce. Local rum shop Canadian style. Be patient as this is a one person business. read more

This is the place to get my oxtail fix. It's a bit on the pricier side compared to other dishes you can get for lunch but all worth it. Of all the places in Vancouver that serves oxtail with rice and peas, this is the most authentic. They are also on doordash with a bit of a bump up compared to ordering in store. read more

My friends and I visited from out of state. I was apprehensive with how empty the store was but found comfort in the cleanliness of the store and efficiency the owner had. We had the chicken curry and the last of the oxtail. We wrapped it up for us nicely and we went to a near by park to enjoy. Let me tell you... that first bite had all of us gaping at each other with the immediate flavor our meals had. I'm talking about eating so fast you feel that heaviness in your chest! My goodness it was delicious and at this very moment I would love to have another bite of my chicken lol! If you're in a time crunch I would hold off, he seemed to be preparing it as ordered but if you have the time and the appetite please support!!!! Sending love from the States! read more

This review is from just prior to the pandemic. Came here for a family birthday dinner because my mom wanted Roti. Taking my mom to a restaurant is always a challenge because she's extremely picky, and given that it was her birthday, I was hoping for a great experience for her. This small, cozy hole in the wall did not disappoint. The food takes a while to prepare, which quality food often does, but it was like home cooking. Very tasty. They clearly use quality ingredients. My mom was pleased and said it tasted like the roti she had enjoyed in Toronto in the seventies. The young man serving us was extremely patient and kind to us. Great experience and I would definitely revisit this restaurant again, if I was in the area. read more

Love to go to this place for their roti. The roti is look good and fresh with just enough chew to it. I had the goat which I seem to always get. Today a had a few too many bones but what meat I had was tender and sweet with just enough heat to the curry. My partner had the shrimp and he wasn't too happy. Shrimp was chewy and over cooked, there didn't seem to be many of them either. I would go back for the goat roti, creature of habit that I am. It satisfies my craving! read more

My food adventures landed here to try some Trinidadian roti. The owner was friendly and explained the menu items to us. I ordered myself a chicken roti and ginger beer. The ginger beer had a really good kick and took me a bit by surprise, but it was good. It is a one man show so the owner took some time to make all the food as we were a large group. My chicken roti was flavourful with chicken mixed in with spices, bits of potato and creamy mashed potato. The roti wrapper is thin with a nice chew. The roti is huge and I could not finish the whole thing. I did try a bite of the doubles and I think the doubles is a good snack size portion or a lunch portion for a small eater. The owner came out after serving the food to chat with us. He told us everything is made in house and from scratch. The hot sauce is actually hot and different from the usual hot sauces I have tried. I forgot the type of pepper used but the pepper is unique to the Caribbean is all I can remember. There is free street parking in the residential area or metered parking at the front of the restaurant. read more

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This is a newly renovated family run establishment that serves authentic West Indian food from the Caribbean island of Trinidad . If you like curry goat and roti Caribbean style this is the spot. For those who already know trini food then you will absolutely love the doubles or polourie balls with tamarind sauce. Also serves liquor. You can buy Carib beer, red stripe beer , rum and other spirits. Fully licensed. Good vibes and great service. read more

It had been almost 50 years since I had eaten Caribbean food. Doordash gave me an incredible deal so I was looking around for something new. I hadn't even seen D Roti Shack before because it is a long way from my place and I like to order closer to home. As soon as I saw their menu I remembered that I had once loved "doubles" "goat curry" and "roti". I couldn't even remember what any of them tasted like. I called first to ask a question or two and even though they were busy, the guy took a moment to talk. I sent in an order based on what he had told me and when it arrived it was heavenly! The doubles were even better than I remembered as was the roti, the goat curry was splendid as were the potatoes! If you have never had Caribbean curries, you need to try this, some of the best food I have ever eaten..... I find myself suddenly addicted once again just as I was 50 years ago! Fantastic! read more

Love this place! Coming from California with no Trinidadian restaurant at all. We were excited to try this place and took the time to come and enjoy some real authentic Trini food. Highly reccommend this place. The owner was very friendly, welcoming and a good guy to talk to. Big servings on food and everything we ordered was seasoned really well. We had a great dining experience. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Very tasty! I came in on a too warm Saturday and we were the only people in the shop :) Owner was friendly and chatted with me about trinidadian food being much more well known back east. The portions are large and everything was so good. I had the goat roti and the meat was good, and the perfect level of spice for me. The mango dressing on the salad was tasty! Come here, I don't think you will regret it. read more

D Roti Shak - Goat roti super tasty! - Caribbean Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

I've been wanting to try this place for so long and I finally got to! Did not disappoint! I got the vegetarian roti (chickpeas and potato) and my husband got the chicken stew over rice and beans. We were in love. The roti wrap was probably the size of my forearm, HUGE which im totally fine with but if you have a small stomach then maybe cut in half. My husband also got the Jamaican lager beer and let me try, it was SO refreshing on the hot day. I have four stars because the beer was 6 dollars which I thought was a little much. I get the Jamaican beer being more because it's imported but even the Heineken was. Maybe I'm wrong but I thought 6 dollars for a Heineken was too much. Besides that the food was delicious and even tho the owner came out looking a little grumpy he ended up giving us great conversation and a delicious spicy sauce (emphasis on spicy). He ended up being a great guy. BTW my husband and I that in terms of food this place was better than THE REEF if you're in the mood for Caribbean read more

D Roti Shak - Stewed chicken over rice and vegetarian roti. HEARTY MEALS! delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

Absolutely crap...no proper menu..no website..no seating indoor eating .Poor low quality no taste no flavor..meat was old , chicken tasted old...tossed out a 45 dollar meal into garbage after a few bites. read more

What a strange experience for Trini food. My wife and I really looked forward to trinidadian food in vancouver on a sunny day. After surveying photos on yelp, this was the place we set on. We showed up before noon. As soon as we walked in, the place had a weird vibe. The guy behind the counter stared at us incredulously. No smiles, no questions. Just looked at us. "Are you open?" "mm." A nod. "o..kk" We ordered. The place was eerily quiet for a Trinidadian joint, totally mismatched by its colorful decor. The food was a-ok. Doubles came out on a plate, a bit weird. Jerk chicken was pretty small. I was disappointed by the experience. Perhaps I had too high of an expectations? No sure. read more

So recently went to D Roti Shak & it was a disagrace. We are from the US & was told they don't use credit & debit cards & only cash which wasn't a problem. In total out item came to be $88 Canadian dollars but the business owner refused to convert the money and said they only take dollar for dollar. My friend said to just take her items off and he claimed he couldn't remove the items because his boss would be mad at him but he was the owner of the business. He really tried to scam and make a profit and pocket the rest of the money he tried to steal from taking dollar for dollar. I will never be doing business here again 0/10 recommended. read more

I know it doesn't look super fancy on the outside but let me tell you something.... it is absolutely delicious. I literally think about the Roti and jerk chicken alllll the time! I wish I didn't live so far but sometimes my partner and I make the 45 minute trip!! I post this place on Instagram all the time and everyone asks me where they can get some!!! Just literal perfection. read more

Thank you Yelp or I never would have even seen this place to try it out. What a gem! I stopped in for lunch and got the doubles which was a delicious warm and spicy chickpea mix on soft and tasty little breads and I am hooked. This will be a new lunch spot for me (dinner if i lived in the area!). The gentleman (maybe the owner) was very friendly also. So stoked to have found this place in new west! read more

D Roti Shak - Doubles! Perfect size for me for lunch - Caribbean Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

D Roti Shak has doubles and roti chicken like the ones you would buy from a food cart that surround the Queens Park Savanah in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Don't forget a Solo Beverage to wash it down. If you want a glimpse into the Irie life of a Trinidadian you must come and eat here. read more

D Roti Shak - Caribbean Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

I did try their Goat curry with rice. (He was out of Roti!) It was truly "Homestyle". Rice, potatoes and the curry. Very satisfying.

I had the roti and chicken curry with potatoes and it was delicious. It reminded me of when my father used to make this for our family. Delicious loved it. read more

We usually go to a place in PoMo for roti, and this place isn't bad. I got the goat curry and my husband had the vegetarian one. I would say that it needs a bit more salt in the goat curry, while my husband thought the vegetarian one was very bland. We would try it again incase that day was just an off day for them. read more

I've been twice to D Roti Shak now and have loved my experience there both times! The food is flavourful and fresh, and it feels like there is real care taken into bringing authentic Trinidadian dishes to New West. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and able to answer any questions about the menu. I would recommend the oxtail, the goat curry, and always an order of doubles! read more

It's funny (or sad) how hard it is to find an authentic, delicious, fill ur mouth with joy, roti! - in the Vancouver area!! But if you are on the hunt for deliciously tasty doubles, with melt in your mouth chickpeas and just enough heat to wake your tastebuds... then I encourage you to go to D Roti Shak! It's a small, simple cafe with streamlined menu options. We had the doubles (delicious) and beef curry roti (yum) and beef curry on rice (omg!)... we rolled out the doors doing justice to our stretchy pants. Go early! They do sell out; we missed the jerk chicken so plan a return trip soon... 25min driive and all! read more

Dishes from Trinidad and Tobago...a bit far from my place,street meter parking,and at the rear but at your own risk...small place,decors very ordinary,no hard copy of the menu,you need to go to the counter and look at the board to placevyour order,a place that is a one man show,the owner is the cook/server/cashier etc,,,i went here with a friend whom just like me adventurous eating is a hobby,at first the owner was'nt really friendly dahhhhh somewhat rude actually but when he learned that aside from eating we were there to review the place and the foods....oopppssss sudden change!!! The attitude turned into a more acceptable behavior....thats fine we all had our moments but still we are customers and we deserve some fair and good treatment.....spicy dishes the name of the place justified the taste of the roti...in all fairness thats the best roti ive ever tasted,the roti is 5 star...all the rest 2...service at the beginning 0-1 star.we tried double for the appetizer and beef roti for me while my friend had the chicken roti..we had drinks from the carribean and their not bad...foods tasted good aswell....not coming back...sorry!!!!...... read more

D Roti Shak - Caribbean Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

D Roti Shak just popped up one day on 12th, and I'm sorry to say it wasn't until last week, fresh back from a caribbean vacation and jonesin for some caribbean food that I noticed it while running errands. D Roti Shak serves Trinidadian food, which surprisingly enough, is very reminicent of Indian food with caribbean influences. The Partner in Crime and I each split a doubles as an appy, which is 2 lentil pan-fried pancakes with chickpeas in a tasty sauce in between, with chili sauce and tamarind. We each had a chicken roti as our main, which was like deliciously-spiced stewed chicken and potato, wrapped in a flatbread that's thinner than a tortilla and much more flavourful, and super-filling. I also tried the sorrel, which is a hibiscus tea with spices and sugar. It tasted strongly of cloves and cinnamon. It would be great hot in the winter as well. The restaurant is very casual, with a seat-yourself, serve-yourself atmosphere. The walls are painted in bright colours and soca and reggae music instantly put you in a laid-back mood. The sunny staff really put you in the no-worries-man mood. Partner In Crime and I will definitely be coming back for another round of good tings to eat :) read more

I'm giving a 4 star only because I didn't get what was completely described on the picture(s). No famous chutney or side for that price? However it deserves a 5 for their freshness and quality of food, clean & friendly ambience. Though back in MTL I could get these items everywhere for half the price but not once did I feel gipped because the food is that good and I understand the business. We will be back! I will recommend this place as a staple Trini establishment in the lower mainland. I'm already looking forward to the next visit! Only 2 negatives for this visit were because I felt for at that price there should of been a side of some sort of veg. Like a salad or whatever described in pictures. The other one was the owner came to me and asked if I cared to have some hot sauce and I was excitingly joyed but to receive this homemade version of a watered down over seasoned with aromatics than actually any hot substance. That hot sauce gets a low level heat score of 2 and that's because I personally felt no heat. Authentic friendly comfort food worth every penny! read more

Vancouver was the last stop of our trip from Alaska on the way home to New York. We are from Guyana and love our curries and we're craving for a fix after eating all other types of food on our cruise. I found this place on yelp and was happy we made the trip here. The curries are delicious and the roti was very soft. The owner was super friendly and made us feel welcome. I would definitely recommend this restaurant especially the beef curry roti! read more

Hands down the best Caribbean spot in BC . Authentic flavours , delicious ! Recommend this spot to anybody looking for that Caribbean home cooked meal ! read more

If the jerk chicken wasn't so ridiculously spicy I probably would of enjoyed it, every single bite burned my mouth couldn't eat the rest.

If you're looking for authentic Trinidadian food, you don't have to settle for The Reef any more! I drove by this place on the weekend, and the large Trinidad flags caught my attention, so I decided to investigate tonight. This place is serving up all the Trinidadian staples I grew up on as a kid. There are a small selection of Appetizers to choose from and for Mains you've got a selection of different curries with your choice of rice or roti. if you're not feeling like curry they also do stewed Chicken with rice and beans. If you're looking for a quick and filling eat, I suggest getting a couple Doubles or Aloo Pies. Tonight I started with Doubles. The bara was fired to perfection. It wasn't greasy, the dough was soft and just a little chewy. The curried chick peas filling was well seasoned and generous. It's was a challenge to eat without spilling anything (just like the real thing). The only thing it was missing was the mango and cucumber chutney you normally get with it. For a main I decided to go with the Goat Roti. It's mixture of curried potato and curried goat wrapped in a dhalpuri roti. The there was a generous amount of goat in the roti and it was melt in your mouth good. The roti was also well done. It was thick enough that the whole thing didn't fall apart when you picked it up, and it was stuffed with just the right amount of dhal. The prices here are very reasonable. All the main courses are between $8 and $11 dollars and you're not going to go hungry with the portion sizes I saw them serving. The food here is almost as good as my mom makes, so I know I'm going to be a regular here. read more

Excellent Trini rotis! The chicken, prawn and goat are excellent. Be warn, the goat is spicier than the other two and has the bones in it, as it really should. Oh, try the house made 'peppa' sauce too. It's fantastic! There is more on the menu I have yet to try, as when I get there, I can't help but get another roti. read more

Best Roti in the Vancouver area. Slow service sometimes but it's worth the wait. Small crew. I order the chicken roti and I'm never disappointed. read more

Delicious. If you like spice, this is the joint. Ordered the doubles, 6 pk of phelouri, goat roti, shrimp curry and stewed chicken and beans. Don't let the price scare you, you actually feel like you've eaten an entire animal in the end. The goat roti was packed with meat and potatoes (win). The doubles were sweet and tasty as well as the phelouri (sp). The stewed chicken and beans was satisfying and a perfect choice if you can't handle the heat. The shrimp was a little salty but other than that, it was good. The tamarind sauce is not only key for the phelouri but even better with the doubles and the roti. Use it as a balance for the spice. I'll eat there again. read more

Came here from Toronto, where you could find bomb Caribbean food on every corner. Vancouver has literally nothing, until I found this. Tried the jerk chicken and the oxtail and it was bomb, spicy, NOT Canadian fusion. If Calabash just doesn't do it for you, this the spot... worth a trip to new west read more

Went here the other day as we've eaten there before and have gotten take out and have always enjoyed the food. There was only one person working which I assume is the owner. He didn't say hi and didn't seem very friendly when we walked in. He just looked at us which gave me an uncomfortable feeling like we were not welcome. Also, the place was empty when we got there. So when he was taking the order from us, he got annoyed because we were apparently confusing him with how we were ordering. We wanted to eat in and also order a couple of things for take out. I can't believe he interrupted and kept saying "wait, what do you want? You're confusing me! What do you want to order?!" I get that at first it did get confusing but you can ask in a nicer way to clarify the order. For being the only customers there at the time that's how you talk to them?! There was a guy that walked him who I assume was a regular because he went straight to the counter. The owner was at the back preparing food he just kinda yelled out what he wanted. The owner didn't respond right away but after a while peeled through the doors from the kitchen and said "what do you want?!" In such a rude tone. The food took a while to come and I did hear a few beeping sounds which sounds like a microwave so I'm not sure if all the food is pre-made and they just heat it up. I saw another review about this. Also, the food wasn't as hot when we first got it so again I'm assuming it was just heated up. The food over all taste is good but for the price and service I will definitely not come back. Go check out Rehana's in Port Moody. read more

I really enjoyed our doubles and curry goat. We had our order to go but I will definitely come back. Bring cash as their machine was down but worth the trouble of going to atm machine. Doubles were so good with some of their pepper sauce and their chicken roti was the perfect texture and balance. read more

I had a friend suggest this place to me and I was so happy with everything. The flavor infusion of Caribean with Indian was fantastic. The spice level was perfect (not too hot, not too mild), the flavors were superb - many different herbs and spices. I would have to say the best part of a good meal is good company, and the fella at the counter, made my day! He was incredibly friendly, sincere and helped me understand the menu. Excellent customer service, very friendly atmosphere, awesome food...I will go back, and hands down - I recommend this place only suggestion to the owner - pictures on the menu read more

I've only had the goat roti. It is fantastic: -Good meat-to-potatoe ratio, damn near 50/50. -potatoes are soft and moist - great gravy - goat is bone-in, the way it's spposed ta be! - roti is very good, not too thick. If you are loving roti and always looking for a great place, check this guy out! read more