Absolutely amazing. I've never come that close to trini food in my life, and today I was doing sales but my partner is tied down and therefore I had a ton of time to go ahead and try something new. Needless to say, Ive never been more grateful to try a style of cuisine. Small, hole in the wall spot. Prices are affordable, staff is extremely friendly, and I will be certain to go out of my way to come here again. Got the chicken roti and shrimp doubles, I want the shrimp 50s next time. read more

Hot On D Spot - Shrimp doubles - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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If you're tired of the usual Italian, sushi, Chinese, etc. This is the place to mix things up. The food is delicious and the prices are amazing. The doubles start at $2.50 and are absolutely delectable. The pumpkin and spinach roti is my personal favorite. Everything is made from scratch to order. Add Hot on D Spot to your rotation and you'll thank me. read more

Hot On D Spot - Pumpkin and spinach Vegetarian Roti - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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First time trying Trinidadian food but it won't be the last! I had boneless chicken roti and doubles with chicken and they were both delicious! The curry flavor is more subtle than strong but the flavor is amazing. I can tell that the chefs put a lot of effort and love into their food. Definitely recommend! read more

The first bite of this had me completely hooked. This place did not disappoint! This place prepares dishes with care. The workers deliver basic service, though uneven. I've marked this place for future visits. read more

Delicious shrimp and chicken doubles with some refreshing sorrel in the pics! We've also had their chicken and goat roti, and enjoyed it! Awesome service from Annie and her staff, thank you! read more

Hot On D Spot - Delicious Shrimp Double! - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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The young lady who help me was very friendly and helpful... I've never tried this kind of food before so I just randomly walked in to grab a quick bite nothing too heavy and that was fast. The chicken doubles were amazing I want to go back and get four more, two was not enough. I'm for sure going to come back and try other options on the menu and the restaurant was pretty clean! read more

Hot On D Spot - Doubles w/ chicken - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

This is one of my favorite Caribbean restaurants in all of NJ and I've been to a couple. This Trinidadian owned restaurant knows how to make a good curry chicken with roti, fresh. The roti is so fresh and good. I almost feel like I'm back in Trinidad. Of course the curry is good, it keeps me coming back and my tummy warm. 10/10, I would recommend and visit again! read more

The good: the food is AWESOME. The flavors are on Point. Everything is freshly made in house. You'll get to experience authentic, home-cooked Trinidadian delights. Great variety, seasonal and holiday items, and also desserts and drinks. I often try something new and each time I do I am never disappointed. Not so good: because the food is so good this place is very popular. So if you're going on a weekend or the evening you are better off calling your order in ahead of time. Today we waited 25 minutes for our food and was about to leave. It gets crowded and they need a better process for taking and for filling orders. A couple of people walked out because they didn't want to wait till that is lost business. read more

Hot On D Spot - Sweets - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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The food was hot and plentiful and tasted great. It was so good that we went there two days in a row. The service was good and the restaurant was very clean. We will be going back for sure!!! read more

I was super excited to find a roti shop in the area and Hot on D Spot did not disappoint in the slightest! I ordered a dhal puri with fillings of pumpkin and chana. The dhal puri had a good proportion of split peas to roti. I asked for hot sauce and the amount was perfect to give the filling a kick of spice. The portion was massive and well worth the $8-I could only eat half and saved the rest for later. Service was quick, I placed my order for pickup and the food was hot and ready by the time I arrived 15 minutes later. read more

Hot On D Spot - buss up shut dhal pouri with pumpkin & chana - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

OMG! This small restaurant put out the best curry chicken and roti that I haven't had in a while. I found it on Yelp". Very friendly Indian women greet my husband and I. We ordered the boneless chicken wrap with potatoes and chickpeas was soooo goooooood, they got the season right. The wrap was huge. I should have ordered one and split with my husband but we took the remainder home. I ordered three roti and boneless curry chicken to go. I must say the flavor and the amount were on point. We will be going back to try the curry duck and salt fish and bake. I can't wait to visit this business again. read more

Hot On D Spot - Boneless curry chicken wrap with potatoes and chickpeas. Also, ordered ginger beer which was very good. - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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Oh man the goat roti had me singing with joy. Roti with the channa was perfect. Way too much food for one meal and could definitely save the rest for dinner. The goat was so tender with a proper Trinidadian curry to dip my roti as well. The pepper sauce was fiery and full of flavor that will have you coming back for a second lick and shouting because now you're sweating and full into it. Try the doubles for a lighter meal. The channa was cooked right with all the sauces on that poori. Can't wait to come back. read more

We picked up food from here three to four times in the last 2-3 years and were never disappointed. Our favorite dish is their doubles---something like chickpea curry in between a fried bread---very cheap and very yummy. We liked their chicken, goat, and shrimp dishes as well. Very good value for the money. read more

I was put on to this spot by a co-worker who happens to be trini. Located in the strip mall at the light across from Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton Parking is easy A few tables inside to sit if you wanted Staff was extremely friendly and attentive.... Indra was super sweet. I prefer Dhal Puri roti skin vs the plain/buss up shut roti skin in general ... the powdered chick peas give the roti more flavor... tried the boneless chicken . You have option for bone or boneless . You also can opt to have your meat or vegetables wrapped up inside the roti or on the side It's a huge portion - you can share it with someone or you are guaranteed to take a doggy bag home The chicken dhal puri was delicious! It's good with their pepper sauce which is basically trini hot sauce They also had dessert/ baked goods like currant roll I saw another patrons oxtail dinner and it looked delicious I will definitely be back :p read more

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Great taste of Trini food close to Philly. Fast service. Few tables to sit and eat for dine in. read more

I was born and raised in Brooklyn in the Flatbush and Crowns Heights area known for the West Indian melting pot neighborhoods. My favorite has always been my Shrimp Roti Wrap. Since moving to NJ, I recently discovered Hot On D Spot which took me back to my Brooklyn days. Friendly staff and of course their Shrimp Roti Wrap is On Point! It's big, flavorful and filling with Shrimp and Potatoes in its Trini Curry (ask for the pepper sauce on the side if you're not daring for heat)! I live 30 minutes away so whenever I'm in the area, I make sure to stop and get my Roti fix! P.S. I would have taken a photo but could not wait and stop to take a picture! read more

Popped over to Hot On D Spot after spending a few hours at the Grounds of Sculpture right down the street. Authentic Trinidadian spot with a variety of flavors. Sounds like I got to experience on one of their slower days because I hear it's usually packed. The food was AMAZING. Shrimp roti was everything. Large portion, deep/rich flavors. Veggie roti was equally as good. read more

First time visiting this place and let me tell you it was worth the hour and ten minute drive... When we arrived the staff was friendly and they had curry crab and dumplings on the menu.. I ordered that and two chicken doubles... The curry crab is only on Thursdays so glad I came on this day!!! The food was so delicious and I'm so happy I found this place on Yelp.. it was worth the money.. You must try this place.. read more

Annie makes delicious Caribbean/ Trini food. Like another reviewer said - start ordering now before you finish read this review. The roti, pholourie, bake, aloo pie, chicken, duck, pumpkin, doubles, oxtail, salt fish are all good. The goat and beef are good but it depends on the right cut of meat to be really tasty. The food is always fresh, tasty, not greasy and well priced for the portions. Why am I really giving it 5 stars? It's something she makes occasionally off the menu - the most crave-able Caribbean Chinese food. That food alone deserves a five star rating! Just be careful: you will fall in love with the food and your patience will need to grow since it's not on the menu and it sells out quickly. Her cooking and friendly demeanor with all walks of life who frequent her shop really reminds you of Trinidad and Tobago's diverse melting pot culture: African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, etc. It would be nice to see that rich history as a painted mural on the wall. read more

The 5-Star taste experience extends to the the doubles and mango chow exclusively. No shade.

Tried Hot on the Spot on the Roti in Hamilton New Jersey. I've eaten here for before and had the shrimp roti which was good! I'm trying to brown stew chicken today and I was hot happy! My rice was cold, not room temperature but cold! I cannot eat cold rice, anybody who knows how to cook knows that cold rice is a turnoff! Giving three stars because the restaurant is clean and staff friendly but I was disappointed with my food today! read more

Hot On D Spot - Brown stew chicken - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Oh Trenton, even though you are the state capital, you are tiny as far as cities go. But you are certainly broadening your food frontiers. Now along with great Asian and Latino choices, not to mention Eastern European, you can boast a very interesting Trinidadian spot. But in the interest of accuracy, the place is technically situated in Hamilton. In recent years the boundary between the 2 localities has been somewhat blurred I will admit. Thanks to a review by intrepid Yelper Gerald S., this place was on my to do list. A desire for something completely different steered me here finally. Upon entering I was enchanted by the aromas. All chefs were busy in the kitchen so I was not pressured into making a rush decision. I decided on a double, the boneless chicken roti, and a dessert in the small case intrigued me. The owner says it is called cassava bone, and looks a bit like pumpkin pie( it contains cassava, coconut and a small amount of pumpkin) The roti was tasty and very filling, I was pondering that this is a perfect chilly weather meal, esp for a meat n taters type of hunger. The seasoning was interesting and I did like the roti part of it too, and found that the powdered chick peas in between the layers to be a tasty if somewhat messy treat. The double was even better, I would considering buying several and freezing to use as a side dish or snack. The dessert was pumpkin pie-esque, but with hints of coconut. I imagined how good it would be with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, sadly, I had neither Roy, the owner is very friendly, and very confident in his food. He was sure that I would come back again, and I think he is right. Even though the menu is small, there were still several items I was curious about. I'm thrilled to have been able to sample such an exotic cuisine only a few miles from my house, 4 hot Yelps. read more

Hot On D Spot - Interior - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

The curry chicken roti is good. Good customer service... always. The ambiance reminds you of the islands.

Truly amazing food. The taste of everything from the doubles, aloo pie, and all types of roti is nuts. I can snack on the roti all day too I love eating the roti on the side to dip but you can also put it as a wrap or over rice which is easier to eat. read more

I'm so glad I found this place. This place is amazing. The people are really nice and the food hit the spot

My food adventure took me to this little spot tugged away in hamilton. I used to loved in hamilton and never noticed this spot. My co-worker told me about it today and I was thoroughly intrigued by it. We decided to come here for lunch as we were looking for some good food to help us get through the workday. You can easily missed this little restaurant if you were not looking for it. It's in a little plaza with other little shops. The menu looks very similar to a Jamaican restaurant, small menu focusing on couple of main protein. My co-worker and I both decided to go with the 'chicken stew' with black eye peas and potatoes. The chicken is served on top of the rice next to the potatoes. Very generous portion. When I took my first bite of the rice, I realized this was not a wasted drive for lunch. It had great flavor and slight crunch from the black eye peas made a good balanced. Potatoes was soft and flavorful, you can tell it was stewed for a while in the sauce. Last but not least, the chicken was very good. Good portion with bone in for extra flavor. Each bite was full of flavor that you keep coming back for more. (If you like spicy, be sure to ask for a side of hot sauce) It was a good choice and I would definitely come back to this place. Overall, very pleased. We also took some 'doubles' to go filled with chickpeas, they were also very delicious. read more

Hot On D Spot - Chicken stew. Be sure to ask for the hot sauce on the side - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Checked in picking up dinner tonight and realized I'd never written a review here. Unacceptable oversight. Look, if you're looking through this right now because you're hungry and wondering if this local place is good, just stop reading and go. Close your eyes, point at anything on menu and you'll be good. Trust. Go. Now. Okay, still reading? Not hungry yet? Have no idea what Trinidadian cuisine is? Fellow Yelper Gerald S. probably gave the best Reader's Digest description I've ever read, saying, "Trinidad was settled by a mix of folks who really did not want to be there - African slaves and Indian indentured servants (almost slaves). They mixed together into a very interesting and spicy society. The food evolved into something that did not look or taste like either's home cooking. It was sort of like Indian with similar breads and curry orientation, but with meat on the bone dishes that were of a different continent." So, Afro-Caribbean food in a forced marriage with Indian spices. Tonight I started with a double. I ALWAYS start with a double. It will feel very familiar to anyone who has ever eaten Indian food; a mix of curry, chick peas and potato, served between two pillow-y soft pieces of fried flat bread called baras. They are available with chicken or shrimp for an upcharge, but the vegetarian version is so good that I'm afraid to mess with it. At $1.50 a serving, I could gladly make a cheap meal of 3 of these if it weren't for the numerous other delicious choices. Not surprisingly, rotis are this shop's big draw, and for good reason. I normally go with the goat, and it is always delicious. Tonight I went with boneless chicken, and as expected it was an absolutely massive serving. It doesn't look like much when they hand it to you, but their roti wraps have the density of small black hole. The insides were stuffed to capacity with a deliciously spiced and tender chicken, potatoes, and a curry flavoring that lies somewhere in between a paste and a dry rub. Hard to explain, fabulous to eat. While I generally go for the rotis, I have also tried the Oxtail Stew on the staff's suggestion, and I was not disappointed. Tender, spicy fall of the bone oxtails in broth with black eyed peas and rice is right up my alley. This place is a wonderful ambassador for Trini food in our area. The owners take pride in what they do, and it is clear that they have the healthy support of the local neighborhood. You should absolutely NOT be intimidated or nervous about trying what may be an entirely new flavor profile here. If you're in doubt, ASK! The staff are all very knowledgeable and willing to guide you into something you're sure to like. It even led to me getting an off the menu order of "buss-up-shot" roti after shooting the breeze with the owner one lunch. It's good to learn! read more

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I occasionally work near by and always try to time it to stop in for a shrimp double and spicy mango. A full roti meal is way more than I can eat so I only get that if I'm heading home to share. Great service and a must try. read more

Hot On D Spot. Lives up to it's name. The food is always delicious. Doubles is our go for, then we buy everything else we see. Will not be disappointed. Continued Success Annie and Crew!! read more

So in all transparency I've never eaten Trinidadian food before. We were headed to the Grounds for Sculpture and wanted to grab a bite to eat. There was little strip mall with a few options so we parked and explored what they had to offer. I love trying new food, so we skipped the deli and chinese and decided to go for it. It's very mom and pop and lots of locals coming in and out. Service is a bit slow, but we weren't in a rush so it didn't much matter. We ordered doubles with shrimp and the beef roti. I could have devoured 2 or 3 doubles. Packed with flavor and those chickpeas were cooked perfectly. Again, never having roti before it was very similar to a stewed beef, but packed with spices and flavor. The roti was huge and I'm glad we only ordered one to split as I would have needed a nap afterwards. If you're looking for a no frills, hole in the wall, local place check it out. read more

I liked this roti shop. The lady at the county was friendly, helpful, patient, and she multitasked with ease. I ordered doubles, buss up shot with curry and pumpkin, and lastly some Caribbean import drinks (Peardrax etc). The food was delicious and flavorful. I would definitely be back and I would recommend this spot! read more

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This place has the most amazing food!!! The aloo pie and the spicy curry mango were so good, I highly suggest these! The doubles was also really great, and the food was seasoned perfectly. The staff was also really kind and helpful. read more

Best Caribbean food in the state! I've eaten at several West Indian restaurants, and by far, the food here is the best. I never leave unsatisfied, I always leave full for the whole day. Anytime I eat here, I don't eat for the whole day and get the boneless chicken roti wrap, and it fills me up for the entire day! That and the chicken doubles are to die for! I brought a few of my friends here to eat and they all agree that the food is absolutely superb! And the staff is always so friendly as well. Definitely my favorite restaurant in the state of New Jersey. To give you perspective, I live in Newark and have often taken the hour and 15 minute drive, just to eat here. Highly highly recommend 1000 times! read more

Fabulous!!!! I received service with a smile, food was fresh, delicious and fairly priced. I will absolutely come back and try more items. This visit I tried the boneless chicken roti and chicken doubles. Both were flavorful and fresh. This establishment is clean and the music made me want to get up and dance! read more

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Yo this is my spot! They make everything from scratch. It's family run. Grandma and mom in the back cooking. Grandpa up front running the dining area. What has to be the son or cousin at the front counter taking orders!! Now let's how the food is good! I ordered the pumpkin & Chana (chickpea) Roti but I got pumpkin & spinach ....... The roti was good but not what I ordered I would have taken it back but I was already home when I ate it. But nonetheless the food was good & I will go back again just next time I'll check my food before I leave. Lol read more

I love this place... I've tried pretty much everything on the menu. The roti bread is fantastic - both the shrimp and the boneless chicken are great. The bake and saltfish (only on Fridays and Saturdays) is a huge portion for only six bucks. The doubles are yummy as well. The spice level is fantastic - don't underestimate their hot pepper sauce. My sister complained about the size of the hot sauce until she tasted it and realized that a little goes a long way. They also make homemade sorrel, ginger beer, peanut punch and mauby drinks. Every single one of them is worth a try. The service is great as well. The owners take a lot of pride in the restaurant and the ingredients they use and it shows. Everyone I've brought here has enjoyed the experience. It's a tiny little place to and it doesn't have a ton of seating so I wouldn't recommend this for a large group. This is my favorite place in the Hamilton area to eat otherwise! read more

Hot On D Spot - Bake and saltfish, shrimp roti and doubles... with sorrel and ginger beer. The picture can't do the taste any kind of justice. - Trinidadian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Omg yum, eat here. Beat roti since Allen's in soufriere, St. Lucia. We ordered a chicken w/bone roti, a goat roti, oxtail soup, saltfish bake. About 47$ before tip, with leftovers. The goat--perfect. Meaty, unctuous. Chicken--a bit too much bouillon, but tasty. Roti w/chickpeas--AWESOME oxtail soup--delicious, sweet from the plantains and yams Bake--this was the size of a torta--huge--but the saltfish? Amazing. Tender, not salty, well balanced with the vegs. The bread was fluffy & crispy, as it should be. The sauce--reminded us that yes, habanero, with its fruity floral aroma, is awesome. We took a lot of food home, soup and half of the bake. We were given a container, This brought us back to our meals in Soufriere. I guess we like West Indies food. Our car smelled like garlic, so don't get takeaway if it is humid out and you have a leather interior. Better than de island breeze and Morgan's, two places we love. read more

Just going to comment on the dishes I've had here: Chicken Roti - The paratha / buss up shut is heavenly! Soft, melt in your mouth deliciousness. The channa, curry chicken and bhagi were ok but the roti skin was glorious! Mango Chow - Tasty and delicious. Could be a bit more fresh but still good. Kurma - The only true disappointment I've had here. The pack that I bought was stale. My suggestion would be to make small batches so they don't sit around for a while. Doubles - GOOD!!! The bara is fluffy and sometimes have a bake consistency but the channa is soft, the chutneys are yummy and the pepper is on point. My official go to spot for doubles in Jersey. As a Trini far from home, Annie's does a good job offering cherished and well loved dishes that I crave when I get home sick. read more

Not often that I gave a place 5 stars, but this is one of those times. I've had some authentic Trini food in my day--and all I can say is --YES. This food was BANGIN. I'm so happy that I found a real Trini spot that I don't have to take a bridge or tunnel to get to. I'm talking to you, Brooklyn/Staten Island. Ordered the aloo pie with tamarind.... shrimp and pumpkin roti.... spicy mango.... washing it down with cold mauby and sorrel... and all of it was DYNAMITE. Really nice owner who makes you feel at home.. Awesome, awesome food experience. Will return, and return, and return. read more

Met up with a friend the other night at Hot On D Spot, a Trinidadian Restaurant at the western end of Nottingham Way in Hamilton, tres close to Trenton. Don't know about you, but I had never tried Trini cuisine before; and in fact while I knew that Trinidad was an island in the Caribbean, I knew little of its history and culture. My loss. Trinidad was settled by a mix of folks who really did not want to be there - African slaves and Indian indentured servants (almost slaves). They mixed together into a very interesting and spicy society. The food evolved into something that did not look or taste like either's home cooking. It was sort of like Indian with similar breads and curry orientation, but with meat on the bone dishes that were of a different continent. Regardless, the food was great. We had some Doubles - basically Chickpea and Potato mash with Curry in small round Naan-like soft breads. Very tasty and definitely a cousin of Samosa. Next I ordered Roti with Boneless Chicken, while my companion went with Roti and Goat. Both had a side of the same mix of Chickpea and Potato found in the Double. I thought the Chicken outshined the Goat. It was tender and in small pieces long cooked in a spice pot. The Goat was still on the bone. It required more work to eat it, and to my palate, was darker and more gamey than I like. The accompanying Roti was superb. It was large and folded up on the plate, but as it was taken out and ripped apart to be used to pick up the meats and veggies, it had elasticity and a ground Chickpea and spice dusting on the inside that added taste and a curiously fine grit to the experience. I could not finish it. I hope to learn how to eat with one hand without using utensils and just pinching the food with the Roti. It is much harder than it looks, especially if you try not to get your hand dirty. The owners and staff were very friendly. We engaged in a running conversation about the food and life in Trinidad. Fascinating. The house only has four tables and a fridge with cold drinks. I stopped beforehand to pick up a six pack of Red Stripe to add to the festivities. This one is a definite keeper. read more

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