A gem for the best prepared Haitian food. I've walked past this place for years and finally decided to try it on a random Friday while visiting a nearby cafe. Firstly it was lunchtime and there were a number of tables filled. Looks like it was a lot of nearby lunch goers, good choice! We got a number of recommendations from the waiter after he suggested we try classic dishes but also the fish. Voting that came out was extremely flavorful. Haitians make the best fried fish. You can tell they season the flour and the fish. The gravy was awesome and the black rice and beans was nice n hearty. I brought my leftovers home to my son who devoured it. We also had drinks and those were well made and good as well. This my new Haitian spot. The chef took a peek outside to see how the service was going and I made sure to give a good thumbs and wink to reassure him he was doing the damn thing!! read more

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Totally fooled by the reviews & pictures! Family visiting NY from Atlanta and decided to try after seeing the reviews. Beyond disappointing!Unbelievable that the white & Black rice both was so terrible which is the main staple of any Haitian cuisine. My family enjoyed nothing we ordered and could tell by all the food we left on our plates. I'm so mad because visiting NY which has a huge Haitian population, we were expecting the best ever!!! Well not at this one! Should've listened to the recommendations we received from others, but after looking at the high reviews, plus it was close to subway station we decided to try. What a costly $164 Dollar mistake! Literally soon as we landed back home we went to our normal favorite spot to get real Haitian food. Im still dumbfounded on how you mess up RICE! My young daughter said she makes better rice! The Chicken on her dish had a bad sour aftertaste. Vistors beware of this spot and the reviews! read more

A great spot (albeit slightly pricey) for Haitian food! I made a reservation for three, which wasn't necessary since no other diners were there during our dinner. That had no bearing on our meal, though, which was delicious. The lambi en sauce (conch) with black rice was perfectly stewed and flavorful. The grilled octopus was perfectly seasoned and cooked, with a light crisp on the tentacles. I also liked the lakay spaghetti, which was infused with a tasty and interesting savory flavor from the herring. We got sweet plantains on the side, which were nice and soft and came with a bit of pikliz--a necessity for any Haitian meal. The Kremas cocktail was sweet, creamy, and fairly strong, like an alcoholic eggnog. read more

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I loved my experience here. The owner was friendly and engaging with patrons. A small quaint restaurant with an outdoor seating option. I enjoyed the evening vibe. The seating arrangements are a bit tight. My company and I ordered the grilled branzino, black rice, mussels, plantains, and the Mac and cheese. I ordered two of their cocktails which were amazing. I have no complaints about the food. I really enjoyed eating here. I will give it a 10/10. read more

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Went to Djon Djon to celebrate Haitian Flag Day and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We arrived around 7:15 PM with one of my cousins and ordered sliders while waiting for our other cousin to arrive. My other cousin got there around 8:20 PM, and we still hadn't received our appetizer. When we asked about it, we were told it was coming out soon. After speaking with the manager, her response was simply, "Sorry, we have a lot of delivery orders." At that point, we were ready to leave, but since my cousin was still finishing his drink, we stayed a little longer. finally the appetizers came out around 8:35 PM, and sadly, the appetizers were terrible. What made the experience worse was the manager's attitude -- she seemed more concerned about delivery orders than the customers dining in and came across as rude and dismissive. Do not recommend this place. read more

This is a nice place. It's my second time coming here. It's quiet and not too crowded during lunchtime, but it can get busy at night on the weekends. The drink was good, and the food was good too. I ordered wings and pâté kode, which filled me up since it comes with three. The pâté kode was pretty good. Since this place is close to my house, I'll probably come back to try more of the food. Great place for a date or to hang out with friends. read more

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At Djon Djon you will find fine dining, Haitian decor and a Haitian vibe. I left here wanting to hit a kompa party right away but I have to be honest and say that I was still craving Haitian food. Please note all of the food was well prepared! I started with an appetizer and had the griot sliders. The presentation on the sliders could use a bit of work and perhaps a little more griot? The pikliz that topped off the sliders were definitely authentic and Haitian with just the right amount of spicy. 10/10 Bottle this and I will buy a jar for sure. The griot wasn't remarkable, but good texture. I also tried some of the fried shrimp my friend was having and was pleasantly surprised as I'm often not impressed with shrimp. As a main I had the grilled branzino, which tasted fresh and was plated with veggies on the side. I was expecting to get a hint of Haitian seasoning on the fish and was a bit disappointed. The side of macaroni au gratin I ordered was baked hot ready to order. Again while tasty I felt they played it incredibly safe with the seasoning. Now for the black rice, my friends, get back in the kitchen with this one. Unfortunately not pictured, it was not a hit. Even my Jamaican friend said this is not diri djondjon. What happened here? The tasty krémas will make me forgive you for the rice and I'll be back for more. Please update the rice. Coming to DjonDjon you will definitely have a quality, tasty, well presented meal however for my Haitians it will not taste like your family made this meal. I look forward to returning and supporting this business but I'm hoping to taste food that feels a little more like home. read more

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Popped in on a whim craving Haitian food with my wife on a Sunday afternoon. The place was very neat and well maintained, and we opted to sit inside and enjoy the atmosphere. Our waitress/bartender/hostess showed us to our table and gave us time to peruse the menu. We started with a mango mimosa and a cocktail, and agreed they both potent, balanced and pleasant. We ordered the Djon Djon Box with goat and the salmon entree. Both were delicious, especially with the pikliz and accompanying sauce. Haitian cuisine features proteins cooked to a firm, well done temperature. But the goat was still tender and pulled off the bone easily. We were slightly disappointed that the black rice or Djon Djon didn't seem to be made with real mushrooms, and looked closer to gray than black. We understand that the mushroom can be a difficult ingredient to source here, but when you make it your namesake - it better be good! This one lacked flavor until we added the sauce and pikliz. So I subtracted points for that, since we both agreed was the weakest part of the meal. Overall, the vibe, food, drinks and service were all worth returning for-and we will! read more

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Waited 1.5 hrs for appetizers. My daughter's coconut shrimp was very hard. The macaroni was not Haitian and the Djon was missing color and flavor! I give a 5 out of 10. Plus they charged 20% in gratuity for 3 people. I didn't care for it. Check came in 60 seconds! read more

This restaurant exceeded my expectations. The food was the best Hatian I've ever had. The cod pate was outstanding. Even my vegetarian friend ended up eating one. The black rice was devine and rich with flavor. The chicken pea dish was huge and delicious. The fried pork and plantains 10 star. The sourspp cocktails I could drink a 10. The staff was wonderful. The restaurant cute and trendy. The music was wonderful and class and cultured. Highly recommend. read more

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Named after the famous black rice of Haiti, Djon Djon is one of the more upscale eateries along Nostrand's Little Haiti corridor. I only sampled the vegetarian items, but I was told by the meat eaters in the group that the blood sausage was phenomenal. The eponymous dish was good with a nice earthy taste from the mushrooms, but I think I prefer a rendition with peas included. The eggplant legume was well-seasoned and paired well with the riz djon-djon. I normally love akra, but the version here was very, very dry. I would definitely skip on a next visit. read more

Djon Djon - Riz Djon Djon et Legumes D'aubergine - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was good. A little pricey which i find most Haitian spots to be. But, this one was just okay. I went with my bestie because we're on a mission to find the best Haitian food in Brooklyn. So we tried this restaurant since it was a sit down vibe with drinks and stuff. We were seated immediately which was nice. It was dark in the restaurant which made it cute for a date night or something. The food came out rather quickly. The drinks were nice and strong. The food was plentiful also. I ordered the fried goat and. Plantains (fritay plate) my bestie ordered the legumes with griot Mac and cheese and a side order of black rice to share. The black rice was just okay. It was good, but I've had better. The lemonade had vanilla in it, which through me off a bit cuz i wasn't expecting it. It wasn't my favorite. The citadel punch was nice tho. I also had enough food to take home and create another meal. So the portion sizes were great too. All in all this spot gets a 3.5. See pics below read more

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The flavors are exceptional. One of my favorite Haitian restaurants. They have a variety of menu options. My favorite is the Lakey spaghetti. I've had it 3 times and it never disappoints me! The wings also have a delightful unexpected flavor. Don't skip the salad. The dressing is light and compliments any entree item ordered. I wish I had room for desert my only complaint! Guess I will have to return again and save room if possible. read more

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I came here for a family gathering. They accommodated all 30 of us. I know it was probably a little hectic, however everyone was very attentive. My server Moe was amazing. The food was served family style since it was a large group. Everyone was really good, but my favorite dish was diri blan sos pwa, and the goat. The goat was so tender, the sos pwa had so much flavor. My experience was 10/10 & I do recommend! read more

Djon Djon - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

So I've never been to a Haitian restaurant and this is new for me. I got the LOBEY FRITAY with fried goat and it was EXCELLENT. However, that small ass cheesecake was $12 bucks and was a hard. HOWEVER, it was not enough to bring it down to 4 stars because the Lobay Fritay in my opinion, was simply the best. I would easily come back. read more

Djon Djon - Small ass cheesecake for $12 - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

The Service is ok, the waiter was friendly but needs a bit more training. The food was good. We ordered the kafou wings in 2 flavors kreyol and honey jerk. The kreyol was good the jerk was lack luster. Not much flavor. We ordered a side of djon djon (hatian black rice) it was really good. I could've eaten 2 more bowls of just that. We ended off the meal with hatian cake. Let me tell you.... this was the star of the meal. That cake was so soft and moist just the right amount of sweetness. Mmm come get the rice and cake. I believe they have a jazz/live music night in the week, I think Thursday nights. Ill have to come back and check it out. read more

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I love Djon Djon so much I'm damn near a regular. I had to come back and order the Djon Djon box. Also my gf is still hooked on the voodoo pasta, we both need to try more entrees honestly and will (I have my eye on the soup joumou for the fall). it's just so difficult when they make what you love perfectly, how do you move on from that? ?!!? But seriously , Djon Djon is the place to try multiple entrees bc 9/10 it will slap , which is a great thing. And shoutout to the servers, always kind ! That doesn't go unnoticed. read more

Djon Djon - Djon Djon box with griot (pork) - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

***Long review*** We came in a group of four and we all got to try some of the appetizers. The wings wow did not think it would be delicious like this, so happyy we got to try that, especially with the green sauce it came with. I got the fried pork with green plantain and beef sausage (lobey fritay) and I'm usually a green sauce dipper, so i tried keeping the sauce to dip my tostones, but the server gave me a new one :) yayyy. The beef sausage was so yummy its definitely a meaty sausage :):):) The appetizers fried malanga (akra) was tasty with a nostalgic smell, crispy outside but crumbly and soft inside. Coconut shrimp had a sweet and tangy dip. Black rice was a taddd bit dry andthe salmon wasnt super juicy, a bit let down but the stew goat(kabrit en sauce) was goated, yummy and the bean sauce was top tier smooth. Mushroom ravioli lol, my friend was gonna get the voodoo pasta but changed her mind last minute I ate most of mushrooms for her it was tasty and flavorful but definitely a lot of mushrooms so be aware if you arent a mushroom lover, order something else. Drinkss I would drink JUS COROSSOL right now again, I love soursop and coconut milk and so this combo actually was made for me :) Super tasty and worked so well not overly sweet i think. There's a live band that came around 7-8pm, super cool and friendly staffs. One bathroom tho. Mocktails can be made all into cocktail so its very genius menu. A bit pricy for everything but super delicious and filling meal and quite the vibe to hang out and drink yummy jus corossol :D read more

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The food was absolutely amazing and the staff was so accommodating and friendly, especially Marcel!!! N It was my first time having Haitian food/drink and I'm so glad that it was here! I I was a bit hesitant of the griot sliders, but they were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be coming back for more dinner and most likely to try out the brunch menu it looked good AF!! The kompa music was great as well read more

Djon Djon - Griot Sliders - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

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Very cute place with nice ambiance, good service and interesting Haitian fusion cuisine. We had Akra fritters to start, then a seafood paella and a Haitian veggie stew with pork and black rice with peas. Everything was good except the gristle in the pork. read more

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Loved everything I ate at Djon Djon which I actually found on Yelp while at another nearby restaurant. Great staff and even met the Governor of New York who was there for dinner. read more

Djon Djon - Governor Hochul!! Almost as good as the food at Djon Djon. - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

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- great rice - great paella - their flavor is more Haitian - alright spaghetti the sausage was more sausage and not hot dog - service could be better place was empty, and we still waited twenty minutes to be served read more

This place is very intimate, we went in the winter time so it is very small on the inside. There was a lot of groups on the day we visited. But we had a very wonderful time, staff was very courteous and very accommodating when we ask to move away from the door because it was too cold. The food was delicious so was the drinks. We will visit in the summer month because we can sit outside. read more

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Bought friends here who wanted to try Haitian food after one of them sent me a social media post of this place. In all my time in NYC all I've ever wanted was a more modern Haitian restaurant experience and this place delivered. We ordered a couple different dishes (lakay fritay, tassot en sauce) to share and everything was excellent. Special shoutout to the lakay spaghetti made with (djon djon??) noodles since I've never been into herring spaghetti growing up. They made it delicious and did a good job overall of making dishes that felt authentic but elevated. I even thought their pain patate was good even though its something I also avoided growing up and the server told me my haitian card was revoked for not recognizing it by name. Their drinks were very strong and their portions are generous. Mwen pa pale kreyòl byen, men manje sa a fè m pale kreyòl. I would recommend. read more

Despite massive train delays today, I was very excited to finally make my way to Djon Djon to try their food. Sadly, I was unable to because I sat for almost 20 minutes waiting for someone to even offer me water. I finally left when a couple seated next to me was immediately serviced. Sometimes it be your own people... read more

Food was just ok. I liked that they used wild salmon, but the flavor was unmemorable and a bit sour. I've never been particularly wowed by Haitian food, but when in Little Haiti... Our server was slow even when there were only two tables being served in the entire restaurant (including ours). Nothing stood out enough to warrant returning. read more

I love this place. My friend took me out to Flatbush to try, and the menu here is an adventure. I got the lobey fritay with fried goat, plantains and slaw. I love how the dishes here are balanced with an array of ingredients and you get to try a bit of everything. My friend had a vegetarian stew that also has a nice eggplant and caramel taste. The rice served with that one has a lovely texture as well. Our waitress was super sweet and the place adds tip automatically for fair wages which I like. read more

Djon Djon - Lobey Fritay - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

I loved this place! As soon as I walked in I was greeting by an amazing aroma of the delicious food in the kitchen and the plates on everyone's tables. The goat and black rice was delicious. And the griot sliders are a must order! The spaghetti was good but didn't quite have the flavor I'm used to in authentic Haitian spaghetti. I'm gonna order it again with goat and see if that makes a difference because the goat was deliciously seasoned! The drinks were strong and delicious. I really liked the citadel punch, it was my fav! The service was great! Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. Can't wait to come back and try other items off the menu! read more

Today, I visited this restaurant for the first time. At first sight, the ambiance is lovely. The outdoor patio area is well decorated and one can sit in this area year round, as it is enclosed. Upon entry, there was a dj not too far from the door playing Haitian music, as expected for this restaurant, which serves Haitian inspired cuisine. My family and I were seated for brunch and here is where things took a turn. The tables are quite low in comparison to the elevated bench seating and the chairs at the table are right at table height. This arrangement made it uncomfortable for those on the bench, as they would need to lean forward while eating. We were greeted by our hostess shortly after arrival and she was very nice. Upon entering, I noticed a woman who I later believed may be the manager or possibly the owner. She casually sat at a couple of the dining tables while looking at her phone. ​ I also noticed her blowing her nose then shortly after attending to a table without cleaning her hands. Besides this, she was inappropriately dressed to serve anyone and a bit disheveled, if I may add, as the rest of the staff was well dressed all in black. We proceeded to speak with our waitress and ordered drinks on the bottomless brunch menu. When the drinks arrived, they were overwhelmingly sweet (please don't take your diabetic aunty or mama). The rum punch, mimosa and lakay spritzer had to be watered down and there was no sign that they had any liquor. They were filled with syrup and unappealing. I imagine they hope you will order more expensive drinks once you're turned off. The waitress never brought water to the table, napkins or straws. We started with the mussels then cod fish. The food was good but could use a little less salt. As the brunch entree, we chose the lox over avocado toast. This was a great choice. The chicken sandwich was also a good option and can be shared. The food took a while to come out, which you really notice because the seating is hard. It is not a place you want to stay for long because of this. The waitress quickly gave a receipt on a machine, at the end without a proper breakdown. She added a nearly $50 tip for herself. Again, she was very nice, but the service was subpar. Lastly, we were celebrating a birthday and brought flowers in a vase for our guest of honor. We left , but forgot the flowers on the table. We turned around and came back for them about 30 mins later. The staff quickly helped themselves to the flowers and made it a centerpiece for their upcoming guests. I thought this was incredibly rude and tacky. This restaurant has a bit to learn about customer service. read more

Food is salty but the food was good. Service was excellent and the ambience was beautiful straight foward.

CANT WAIT TO RETURN!!! I traveled from the Bronx to Brooklyn just to try this spot. So happy that I did. The server was really nice can't recall her name. My table was a party of 3. We had Coconut shrimp for appetizers. THE BOMB! My dish was Legume with black rice, my friend hasdsalmon with black rice and my other friend had pallella with black rice. We all devoured our food it was flavorful and authentic! By the way we were all stuffed! So you will definitely leave full! read more

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Now this is a restaurant that EVERYONE needs to check out no matter your culture, race or creed! In NYC people of the Caribbean diaspora are always debating who makes the best food and honestly the remarks are biased. Jamaican restaurants are probably the most accessible and sought after but don't sleep on Haitian cuisine! The service was impeccable with our amazing waitress Vanessa. The decor was authentic, colorful & inviting. There was plenty seating available at 2pm in the afternoon on a weds. I hear the weekend is bustling but come during the week if you want the chill vibe. Fair warning no liquor license at this time so byob. However we did have their delicious Haitian lemonade which was delicious and unique due to the splash of almond syrup. The food SHUT US THE F UP! The macaroni, black rice, grilled branzino and griot sliders took us out. Everything was packed with flavor... so happy our friend from Spain had this unforgettable dining experience because there sure isn't any Haitian food in Spain . Now please go and salivate at my photos read more

Djon Djon - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

Let's see, where do I start? I am a proud Haitian American and spent many of my summers in Haiti. So I've been able to have delicious Haitian food. I am so happy that I traveled to Brooklyn and ate at the restaurant under its new name. It was a well decorated restaurant with vibrant art and beautiful colors. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the grilled Branzino, Djon Djon Box, macaroni gratine, Griot sliders, and legume w/shrimp, and I was impressed. The portions were perfect and shareable. Everything was so well seasoned and amazing. We actually devoured everything. Vanessa was our waitress and she was quick, knowledgeable, and very friendly. I'm already planning my trip to return. If you're in Brooklyn, just go and try it out! **currently no liquor license but they own a bar across the street you can get cocktails in the meantime. I'm sure they'll have it by the time I come back read more

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We came here as our first stop on our yearly V day bar hop. We wanted to ensure we ate something lol. Service was wonderful, everyone was sweet and the restaurant was spacious, good music - perfect date night . I liked everything we ordered except for that griot sandwich (it tastes too fresh/ the smell made me alittle sick; I'm weird tho. Surprisingly the food didn't take FOREVER to come out (very different for haitian restaurants) Would I come back ? Yes . Would I make it a night ?? Debatable. read more

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Our waitress was fantastic!!!! Even though we had a slight hiccup with the cocktails she handled it with grace and class. The food was so flavorful and great portions. For appetizers I can't recommend the akras enough. Prob the best Akra I've ever had. I had the kabrit en sauce with black rice and omg finally a BK Haitian restaurant that doesn't care to cater to the "white palate" If you're Haitian it will hit like it should. IYKYK read more

Djon Djon - Kabrit en sauce with black rice - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

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I had the fried branzino with black rice and it was absolutely delicious! The service was amazing. I was greeted but decided to sit at the bar. Great bartender delicious drinks can't wait to go back! read more

Had a random lunch with Hun and I'd def return! Highly recommend the mussels, griot sliders and the Djon Djon box ( I got goat). Wasn't too busy and. the service by Marcel was A1! read more

5 Stars - A Perfect Mother's Day Experience Took my mom here for Mother's Day and the entire experience was amazing from start to finish. The food was authentic, flavorful, and cooked with love--just like home. She couldn't stop raving about the griot and pikliz! The staff were kind, attentive, and made her feel truly appreciated on her special day. It's rare to find a spot that hits on both taste and atmosphere, but this place delivered. Definitely coming back--and bringing more family with me next time. read more

Listen to ME! This is one of THE best restaurants in New York City. If you don't know, now you know! Come and try it. It's authentic, inviting, and proud of its roots. Djon Djon name after the black mushroom that seasons so many of its dishes does not cater to the American palate of like flavors and light seasonings, its laughs loudly as its grandmothers did when they taught their children and then their children's children how to cook. I hail from the swamps of South Louisiana and nothing has brought me closer to home than this Haitian Creole treasure. No matter where in the city you come from, it's worth the trip. You'll be greeted like family and served with a smile. The drinks are fantastic and if you listen to your hosts they'll take you the distance. I've got no notes. Price, palate, professionalism, this is a top ten; nay, five of all time for me. read more

Djon Djon - This is a photo of what used to be turkey necks. Not on the menu. - Haitian Near Me - New York, New York

We dropped in for a casual weeknight dinner and left pleasantly surprised. The server was friendly and checked in without hovering, plates arrived warm and well seasoned. I had a spicy rice dish that tasted homemade and a perfectly tender stewed goat-big flavors for modest prices. The room felt cozy and unpretentious, with lively chatter but not noisy. Great value for solid Caribbean cooking and honest service. read more