Legit homemade Jamaican Soul Food & the one of the best comfort food places in town…read more Mama cooks it herself & has ALSO been delivering (with the help of another) as well! Ordered their veggie patties, oxtail & ital (coconut based vegetables The oxtail also comes with dumplings mixed inside (& mine also had chicken) - the bottom half of the container is filled with rice Ital is coconut milk based mixed veggies - & like above, the bottom half of the container is filled with rice The vegetable patties were filled with spinach & caliloo Authentic taste - can be super spicy if that's your thing (not for me though) I would definitely recommend for those wanting authentic delicious Jamaican food Each round countainer

Absoultely delicious! I ordered from Lisa (Who is an absolute GEM btw) a couple Patties and a goat…read morecurry, oh my goodness all the flavour party in my mouth! It was defintely the flakiest best Pattie I ever had, and the curry had the perfect spice level! Did you know Lisa is an accomplished chef who has been on tour with celebrity musicians? Order from her and try it yourself!!

I went for dinner with four friends. Our server was very patient with us as we decided what to…read moreorder! We shared appies and entrees. My favourite was the coconut dumplings with mango butter The roti stack was also delicious! My only complaint: Parking was difficult to find near the restaurant.

There were number of dishes I wanted to try but couldn't resist ordering their oxtail dish. The…read moreoxtail was very tender and full of flavour, although on the salty side, so eat it with the rice it comes with. The coconut dumpling (similar to hush puppy) was light and delicious. I also tried a bite of the jerk oxtail burger. The patty was tasty and flavourful. I'll come back and try the other dishes I didn't end up ordering.

Was really looking forward to eating here, but the food and service were subpar. The restaurant was…read moreclosing an hour earlier than expected and there was no AC or ventilation inside. The food was ok, we got a shrimp roti and a chicken roti. Not crazy flavorful.

This little spot packs a big, tasty punch! The roti are very reasonably priced, especially because…read morethe portion is huge and I get lunch AND dinner out of it. I opt for chickpea mixed veggie roti and it hits the spot every time. Thanks, Rehanah for offering delicious eats to Port Moody!

We came on a weekday evening and we were the only table at that time. Service was friendly though…read morewe were left alone the majority of the meal except when they server came by to take our order and get our bill. Other than that, no one really checked up on us though some people (owners? employees?) did walk by. Food was tasty though we both found the jerk chicken and shrimp salty (it was a bit spicy for me but that's just my tolerance). For around $25 for my dish after tax and tips, I can't say I left completely satisfied. I like supporting local businesses and would recommend trying though!

I really wanted to love this place more then I did. I originally just wanted a Coco bread and patty…read moresandwich. However, it appeared you could not put the two together when ordering and the server (I think) was extremely nice but she had to go back and ask with every order. It was weird since it showed on the website you could get a beef patty and coco bread. In the end I ended up getting a patty in a coco bread but it was so complicated to order. My husband got the same thing and an order of Johnny cakes with the Mango butter. The best thing about the whole experience was the Johnny Cakes and the mango butter. It was truly the mango butter that had me bring a smile to my face. If I could, I would of slathered the whole butter in the Johnny cakes.When it comes to the beef patty, my husbands was warm yet mine was ice cold in the middle. Clearly microwaved I would assume. In the end it was just an okay experience if that. I would like to see more consistency with the menu and the knowledge of it and the promise of fresh made food being true. It sure didn't taste like that with the patty.

The roti's we had were on point! Reminds me of mom's cooking. They were made fresh tasted…read moremagnificent 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.

The Caribbean is calling you to New West. I introduce you to try authentic Trini food from D Roti…read moreShak. 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.

Excellent Jamaican food. The Jerk Chicken Salad was excellent and I added some English Salad Cream…read more It was proper spicy! The Beef Stew was tender and yummy. Rice and peas also excellent. Even thou we went during the lunch rush the food came out quickly. If you are looking for Jamaican food this is the place to go!

The restaurant is at King George Blvd. and 108 but you cannot access the restaurant from the main…read moreroad since there is an iron railing circling around the outer edge of the sidewalk and you cannot enter from King George so you have to access the restaurant by driving around the back. It is a very small restaurant. The front has a very nice Caribbean vibe with Caribbean music, grass fronds over the bar and Caribbean posters. It has a very nice island vibe and could put you in a holiday frame of mind. There was only 1 table in the front of the restaurant that was not a high top. The back of the restaurant had a couple of booths but it seemed very dark back there. They also had a couple of tables set up outside but they were not conducive to what we wanted as they overlooked the parking lot and King George Blvd. When we arrived there were no customers dining inside and the staff was at the back of the restaurant. We waited and waited and finally my husband shouted "hello". We were told to take a seat and someone would be with us shortly. Again we waited and waited. I was tempted to get up and leave but my husband said he really wanted to try the food. Finally a waitress appeared. They did not have many of listed drinks available. I asked for white wine, Bacardi breeze, and a mango drink. None were available. My husband had a ginger beer and I finally settled on a pineapple drink (in a bottle) and water. Our server was not particularly helpful. The menu that is shown on their website is outdated. They do not offer the smaller portions anymore and the prices are higher than they show on their website. We both had spicy beef patties ($4,00 vs $3.75 on website) . They were delicious. The pastry was nice and flakey and the filling was hot and nicely seasoned. For entrees I had oxtail ($21.00 vs $19.75 on website). My husband had the jerk pork. Both of our meals were very good and the serving sizes were generous. My oxtail was delicious. The gravy and carrots with the oxtail were very good. My husband enjoyed the jerk sauce that was served with his pork. Both entrees came with a dumpling, macaroni and rice and peas. I notice that the reviews on their website are also outdated. All are reviews from 2019. I think that Di Reggae is more interested in take out customers than walk in clientele. Although we really enjoyed the food it is unlikely that we'll return. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and has a great island theme but we honestly felt like we were imposing on the staff by taking a table and wanting to eat in. Maybe we should try Riddim and Spice as other reviewers have mentioned

I hadn't been to Red Rum since wayyyy before covid, so I was excited to meet up with a friend for…read morehappy hour there last week. Red Rum is still the quintessential tiki bar, with mid-century vibes and lots of tiki accents (including my favorite: the immortal drink umbrella). We arrived just as they opened (happy hour starts at 4!) and enjoyed a couple of cocktails and a hearty order of fries on a pretty quiet weekday afternoon. While not the bar's fault, their downtown Bham block (even during broad daylight!) has become pretty sketchy since my last visit. Unfortunately, some of that crowd periodically stopped in to pay cash for a strong, quick shot (or two or three) of alcohol while we were there. To us, as solo females, it made the vibe feel a little off. The drinks were strong, though, and warmed us up on a chilly winter evening.

The service here was amazing not to mention the drinks took me to an island getaway! So tasty and…read moredelicious - very memorable!! The space has the cutest decor and best ambiance! Love the style and the music wasn't too loud so I was able to enjoy the company I was with!

We arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday afternoon, and no one else was there. The full menu was not…read moreavailable, so we chose a couple items that were available--the empanadas and the carne asada. The cheese empanadas were good, but the cheese and the chicken empanada was not great, thanks to boiled, flavorless chicken. The house-made tortillas that accompanied the carne asada were very good. The steak was on the tough side. Service was quick but not particularly attentive. The young woman at the counter brought out our food but never asked how it was. The place is a dive, but with the exception of the women's restroom, is clean. The toilet in the women's restroom was gross, the toilet paper was sitting on the sink, and the paper towel dispenser was broken.

So good!! Some…read morebackground on El Mana-- established in 2019..yes the beginning of the Corona era, this eatery has survived to introduce Bellingham to Honduran/Guatemalan cuisine. I think it is safe for me to state that El Mana is the only place where you could get some traditional Honduran/Guatemalan food. They have baleadas wrapped with their homemade tortilla. They also offer on their menu: tamales; pupusa; savery or sweet empanadas; Pollo (fried chicken with fries) fritos; and their version of enchiladas. Be warn their enchiladas dishes are not the ones you normally encounter at a Mexican or Latin restaurant. These Honduran enchiladas are made in the style of a tostada. Crispy corn tortillas, piled with meat, veggies, cheese, and eggs. The owner is a baker so make sure you try some of his bake goods. I got one of their freshly baked Guatemalan bread that I was told Hondurans eat along with their coffee for breakfast. I can see why-- it tasted like a muffin or a donut. My kids enjoyed it on our drive home. Some background on El Mana-- opened as a store front in 2019..yes the beginning of the Corona era, this eatery has survived to introduce Bellingham to Honduran/Guatemalan cuisine. I think it is safe for me to state that El Mana is the only place where you could get some traditional Honduran/Guatemalan food. They have the traditional baleadas using their homemade tortilla. They also offer on their limited menu: tamales; pupusa; savery or sweet empanadas; Pollo (fried chicken with fries) fritos; and their version of enchiladas. Be warn their enchiladas dishes are not the ones you normally encounter at a Mexican restaurant. These Honduran enchiladas are made in the style of a tostada. Crispy corn tortillas, piled with meat, veggies, cheese, and eggs. The owner is a baker so make sure you try some of his bake goods baked by him fresh daily. I got one of their Guatemalan bread that I was told Hondurans eat along with their coffee for breakfast. I can see why, it tasted to me like a muffin or a donut. My kids enjoyed it on our drive home. The location of the restaurant is within a strip mall off Birchwood, so it may be hard to find, but lots of parking available. Family own and run--from the owner's daughter who runs the front of the restaurant to the owners themselves who put a lot of their own love into the food they put out. The dining area is spacious and perfect for a small or large group to come dine. The owners daughter, who also works there said they wanted the space to be a place where families could come together and enjoy all the food she loved growing up with her mom's cooking. Food is one of the things that bring people together and at the same time expose them to other cultures. Can't wait to bring my family here to dine.

My first time trying Trinidadian food and definitely won't be my last. Baby Dhal is a grab-and-go…read morespot on Commercial, they have a few tables and chairs but it's mostly meant for a grab-and-go experience. Their food is very well priced and is pretty filling! They have a small menu but their food is AMAZING! You can choose veggie, chicken, lamb, oxtail, or beef and either make it buss it (roti with curry on the side) or buss it (turnover). We tried there veggie one one which came with chickpeas, spinach, and lentil. It was DELICIOUS! The texture was mushy but the flavours went so well together. The roti you get with buss up is flaky but melts in your mouth when you have it with the curries. The other one I really liked was the special spicy chicken curry, very flavourful! We also tried their Phololurie which were essentially dough balls that you can dip in tamarind sauce. I can't wait to come back here!!

I was curious about this place since I don't think I've tried Trinidadian food before. I got the…read moreveggie curry with buss-up. The plate includes aloo (potato), spinach, and chickpea (chana) curries with buss-up, a very flaky, buttery flatbread. I loved the texture of the buss-up and all of the curries were delicious. I got medium spice which had a kick but wasn't super hot, and I would definitely recommend getting this with some heat if you can handle it because I think a lot of the flavour came from the hot sauce. Very filling. The person who took my order was very nice, and was patient answering questions for some customers who came in after me. The food was also ready pretty quickly. Seating is pretty limited, with two large tables and a few bar seats. It seems like they do a lot of takeout and the food all comes in takeout containers, but the dine-in experience was pleasant thanks to the hospitality of the staff.