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I have been eyeing this location for a while. I am jamaican so I was curious. It was empty inside, maybe it was the day and time that I visited. I was in a rush so I just wanted to pop in out of curiosity. I got a kola champagne (D&G) brand as well as a beef patty. I cant remember the price, but it was reasonable. I'd love to go back and try the meals. I haven't had black rice in a while so maybe ill pop back in this weekend .
Everything here was incredibly flavorful and clearly made fresh. You could taste it in every bite, especially with that right-out-of-the-fryer crispy goodness. The pikliz (pickled cabbage) was a standout. It added a bright, spicy kick that complemented the dishes perfectly. I found myself wishing I had ordered extra to put on everything. Fair warning though, it definitely brings the heat, so it may be a bit intense for those who are sensitive to spice. The young man who took our order was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. While there weren't many people dining in during our visit, there was a steady stream of takeout orders, always a good sign. This was our first visit, and it certainly won't be our last. Thank You Jahiti!!
Went just before closing. Place looks very sketchy and doesn't look very clean. I ordered Jerk Chicken plate and was surprised with the quantity and quality of the food. Only issue I had with the food was the plantains were barely Luke warm and really starchy, they'd obviously been sitting a while.
Another great meal from this place. Every time I come the food is so good. They have the best marinade and pikliz!
This restaurant is a hidden gem located in an unassuming back corner of the shopping plaza. The food and customer service definitely live up to the reviews. As soon as I walked in, I was offered a bowl of marinade to try and enjoy as I waited for my food. This was my first time trying Haitian food and everything was very flavorful and huge portions. The legume was so tender and paired very well over the rice and beans. I definitely look forward to returning the next time I'm in the area to try their other items. Definitely don't hesitate to support this family run restaurant and try some authentic Caribbean food!
Got the oxtail and rice, the oxtail was cooked perfectly, and very moist. It was a good portion and the rice was good
I ordered via Uber Eats so I cannot speak on the establishment or customer service, however,I order the fried pork (Griot) but received fried goat. I had been wanting to try their fried pork for a long time but I guess it's not meant to be lol. Luckily I do eat goat so I was still able to eat the food but I would never pay the price for the goat. In my opinion it was not worth it. The meat was dry,a lot of it was tough and for the proce they sent mainly bones. The plantains were very soggy (which can be expected due to the steam, if there was any because the food was cold when it arrived and the Uber driver arrived earlier than quoted), and the rice was VERY bland (although the amount of rice was really good, at least 2 people could eat fr the rice if not more). All of that being said, while I REALLY wanted to try the fried pork, I think I will pass next time.
It's been a while since I last visited Jahiti, and the flavors did not disappoint! My go to order is the legume plate, but this time I went on New Year's Day looking for some traditional soup joumou. Even though it is not a recurring menu item, it was amazing! We also got a griot plate that was just as delicious. The pork was fried to perfection, and the meat inside was juicy and flavorful.
OMG! Everything I tried here was delectable. The food is made to order and the owner is very attentive. They are located in the corner of the Seffner shopping center next to the hair store. I purchased a groupon online so that helped save some money. The portions were huge! Although, I do feel as if I got more rice than meat. It would've been nice to get a little more. At least they weren't stingy with the gravy! I tried the legume and my GOD 10/10. I took a Jamaican beef patty to go. I was stuffed y'all! I had to take a lot of it to go. Definitely check them out! It is worth the experience. Plus the service is really good.
I ordered the Tassot kabrit... the plantains were not fresh. To hide the fact that this dish was meatless, they added all this garnish and salad to cover it up.
So honestly I came here because previous reviews raved about the food and customer service. Let me tell you...they were not lying! It's located in such a random plaza that I've driven by a million times. I had no idea this place existed. But please don't let the exterior fool ya, they're cookin up some amazing Caribbean cuisine in this joint! Customer service is something I intentionally highlight in my reviews. Jahiti is top notch with the customer service for real,for real,The co-owner was who I placed my order with and he was so warm and inviting. From his recommendations to samples (more like full on serving sizes) for my little ones to try. Hands down, one of the best customer service encounters I've had. 10/ This was my first time trying Haitian food and let me tell ya,I was NOT disappointed at all. I ordered: -The fried snapper with rice and peas and pikliz (think kimchi but with wasabi kind of heat..if that makes sense). I thought plantains came with it as well but it didn't. This snapper was so fresh and Don fried to absolute perfection. For a fried dish it was not super salty at all. The seasoning was just right and the fresh onion and peppers and the heat from the pikliz tied this entire entree together.10/10 -A side of griot (fried pork)because everyone I've known that has had Haitian food raves about this. So tender and flavorful...I mean just...*chef's kiss*...PERFECTION. 10/10 -Passionfruit juice. Made in house. Not overly sweet whatsoever. 10/10 -A sample of rice and sos pwa nwa (puréed black beans). The fresh herbs used made this rather familiar dish,extraordinary! It was a hit with my kiddos. 10/10 -A sample of oxtail. Mannnnn listen I had 1 piece of oxtail,just 1 and I ate that thing down till the bone showed. So so so so so good. Marinated with all that brown West Indian gravy goodness. Just amazingly tantalizing. When I go back this is what I'm ordering. 10/10 Jahiti is what Seffner never knew it needed. Even if Haitian food isn't up your alley, they're serving up all the comforting Caribbean dishes that will please your taste buds. Come here,eat here and support this business. That's it,that's the review.
This is another love at first bite experience. Seriously amazing! The last time I had good Haitian food was when visiting Castle Creole in Brandon. It has been years since it closed, and I haven't found flavorful food from Haiti until now. This is a family owned business. There is Jamaican and Haitian (or Jahiti) homemade goodness in this new restaurant in Seffner. I wish I could say that I am the first to review this place, but there are 7 other reviews that Yelp has somehow flagged as unrecommended. Hard to believe because this place is awesome. Hopefully they will be recommended soon. I have to say that the restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside. It's in the Parsons Village Square and next door to H&R Block off of Parsons and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Parking is plentiful since it's in a very large plaza. The inside is clean and spacious, and the tables are spread out. It's nothing fancy on the inside. A very casual setting. The music is Caribbean and lively. It kind of made me want to get up and dance. LOL! The menu is small, but has a good mixture of both Jamaican and Haitian comfort food. I knew I wanted Haitian food right away. I saw that they had légume on the menu and I had to try it. They also have many different varieties of bottled or canned drinks. I chose the Jamaican Kola champagne soda. The owner was super friendly and patient. He answered all of the questions I had. He told me that their légume was very popular and that people come in daily for it. Yay, I made the right choice. A few minutes later he brought over a freshly made marinade (fried fritter) that was topped with pikliz, a spicy and pickled relish. I'm not sure if it comes with the meal, or if it was just a sample to taste before the meal. All I can say is that it was fantastic. I love that pikliz! If I had to describe it, it's very close to kimchi but more shredded and colorful. A very tasty treat. The pikliz also comes with the meal. I added it to the fried plantain. Delish! It was all a sign of good things coming. I was so happy when my meal of légume arrived. It was perfect in every way. This stew had tender beef and all kinds of simmered veggies and spices. I can't stop thinking about it. It was also served with white rice and a black bean sauce. I honestly couldn't eat all of it. I could only eat half of the rice, but I ate all of the stew with the rice. It was so tasty and definitely felt comforting. So much so that I can't wait to go back. I haven't tried their Jamaican food yet, but I'm sure it is as tasty and flavorful as their Haitian food. I definitely want to try the oxtail next time. There will be many next times. I'm telling all my friends and family about it. Do not sleep on this place. It gets 5 stars for great service, great value, great portions, and great taste!
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Food was SPOT on!!! I have OFFICIALLY changed where I will be going to get my taste of HOME!!! See you guys again soon Jahiti!!! read more
1 year ago
I have been eyeing this location for a while. I am jamaican so I was curious. It was empty inside, maybe it was the day and time that I visited. I was in a rush so I just wanted to pop in out of curiosity. I got a kola champagne (D&G) brand as well as a beef patty. I cant remember the price, but it was reasonable. I'd love to go back and try the meals. I haven't had black rice in a while so maybe ill pop back in this weekend . read more
8 months ago
Everything here was incredibly flavorful and clearly made fresh. You could taste it in every bite, especially with that right-out-of-the-fryer crispy goodness. The pikliz (pickled cabbage) was a standout. It added a bright, spicy kick that complemented the dishes perfectly. I found myself wishing I had ordered extra to put on everything. Fair warning though, it definitely brings the heat, so it may be a bit intense for those who are sensitive to spice. The young man who took our order was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. While there weren't many people dining in during our visit, there was a steady stream of takeout orders, always a good sign. This was our first visit, and it certainly won't be our last. Thank You Jahiti!! read more
1 year ago
Went just before closing. Place looks very sketchy and doesn't look very clean. I ordered Jerk Chicken plate and was surprised with the quantity and quality of the food. Only issue I had with the food was the plantains were barely Luke warm and really starchy, they'd obviously been sitting a while. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant is a hidden gem located in an unassuming back corner of the shopping plaza. The food and customer service definitely live up to the reviews. As soon as I walked in, I was offered a bowl of marinade to try and enjoy as I waited for my food. This was my first time trying Haitian food and everything was very flavorful and huge portions. The legume was so tender and paired very well over the rice and beans. I definitely look forward to returning the next time I'm in the area to try their other items. Definitely don't hesitate to support this family run restaurant and try some authentic Caribbean food! read more
1 year ago
Got the oxtail and rice, the oxtail was cooked perfectly, and very moist. It was a good portion and the rice was good read more
2 years ago
I ordered via Uber Eats so I cannot speak on the establishment or customer service, however,I order the fried pork (Griot) but received fried goat. I had been wanting to try their fried pork for a long time but I guess it's not meant to be lol. Luckily I do eat goat so I was still able to eat the food but I would never pay the price for the goat. In my opinion it was not worth it. The meat was dry,a lot of it was tough and for the proce they sent mainly bones. The plantains were very soggy (which can be expected due to the steam, if there was any because the food was cold when it arrived and the Uber driver arrived earlier than quoted), and the rice was VERY bland (although the amount of rice was really good, at least 2 people could eat fr the rice if not more). All of that being said, while I REALLY wanted to try the fried pork, I think I will pass next time. read more
2 years ago
It's been a while since I last visited Jahiti, and the flavors did not disappoint! My go to order is the legume plate, but this time I went on New Year's Day looking for some traditional soup joumou. Even though it is not a recurring menu item, it was amazing! We also got a griot plate that was just as delicious. The pork was fried to perfection, and the meat inside was juicy and flavorful. read more
OMG! Everything I tried here was delectable. The food is made to order and the owner is very attentive. They are located in the corner of the Seffner shopping center next to the hair store. I purchased a groupon online so that helped save some money. The portions were huge! Although, I do feel as if I got more rice than meat. It would've been nice to get a little more. At least they weren't stingy with the gravy! I tried the legume and my GOD 10/10. I took a Jamaican beef patty to go. I was stuffed y'all! I had to take a lot of it to go. Definitely check them out! It is worth the experience. Plus the service is really good. read more
2 years ago
I ordered the Tassot kabrit... the plantains were not fresh. To hide the fact that this dish was meatless, they added all this garnish and salad to cover it up. read more
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So honestly I came here because previous reviews raved about the food and customer service. Let me tell you...they were not lying! It's located in such a random plaza that I've driven by a million times. I had no idea this place existed. But please don't let the exterior fool ya, they're cookin up some amazing Caribbean cuisine in this joint! Customer service is something I intentionally highlight in my reviews. Jahiti is top notch with the customer service for real,for real,The co-owner was who I placed my order with and he was so warm and inviting. From his recommendations to samples (more like full on serving sizes) for my little ones to try. Hands down, one of the best customer service encounters I've had. 10/ This was my first time trying Haitian food and let me tell ya,I was NOT disappointed at all. I ordered: -The fried snapper with rice and peas and pikliz (think kimchi but with wasabi kind of heat..if that makes sense). I thought plantains came with it as well but it didn't. This snapper was so fresh and Don fried to absolute perfection. For a fried dish it was not super salty at all. The seasoning was just right and the fresh onion and peppers and the heat from the pikliz tied this entire entree together.10/10 -A side of griot (fried pork)because everyone I've known that has had Haitian food raves about this. So tender and flavorful...I mean just...*chef's kiss*...PERFECTION. 10/10 -Passionfruit juice. Made in house. Not overly sweet whatsoever. 10/10 -A sample of rice and sos pwa nwa (puréed black beans). The fresh herbs used made this rather familiar dish,extraordinary! It was a hit with my kiddos. 10/10 -A sample of oxtail. Mannnnn listen I had 1 piece of oxtail,just 1 and I ate that thing down till the bone showed. So so so so so good. Marinated with all that brown West Indian gravy goodness. Just amazingly tantalizing. When I go back this is what I'm ordering. 10/10 Jahiti is what Seffner never knew it needed. Even if Haitian food isn't up your alley, they're serving up all the comforting Caribbean dishes that will please your taste buds. Come here,eat here and support this business. That's it,that's the review. read more
This is another love at first bite experience. Seriously amazing! The last time I had good Haitian food was when visiting Castle Creole in Brandon. It has been years since it closed, and I haven't found flavorful food from Haiti until now. This is a family owned business. There is Jamaican and Haitian (or Jahiti) homemade goodness in this new restaurant in Seffner. I wish I could say that I am the first to review this place, but there are 7 other reviews that Yelp has somehow flagged as unrecommended. Hard to believe because this place is awesome. Hopefully they will be recommended soon. I have to say that the restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside. It's in the Parsons Village Square and next door to H&R Block off of Parsons and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Parking is plentiful since it's in a very large plaza. The inside is clean and spacious, and the tables are spread out. It's nothing fancy on the inside. A very casual setting. The music is Caribbean and lively. It kind of made me want to get up and dance. LOL! The menu is small, but has a good mixture of both Jamaican and Haitian comfort food. I knew I wanted Haitian food right away. I saw that they had légume on the menu and I had to try it. They also have many different varieties of bottled or canned drinks. I chose the Jamaican Kola champagne soda. The owner was super friendly and patient. He answered all of the questions I had. He told me that their légume was very popular and that people come in daily for it. Yay, I made the right choice. A few minutes later he brought over a freshly made marinade (fried fritter) that was topped with pikliz, a spicy and pickled relish. I'm not sure if it comes with the meal, or if it was just a sample to taste before the meal. All I can say is that it was fantastic. I love that pikliz! If I had to describe it, it's very close to kimchi but more shredded and colorful. A very tasty treat. The pikliz also comes with the meal. I added it to the fried plantain. Delish! It was all a sign of good things coming. I was so happy when my meal of légume arrived. It was perfect in every way. This stew had tender beef and all kinds of simmered veggies and spices. I can't stop thinking about it. It was also served with white rice and a black bean sauce. I honestly couldn't eat all of it. I could only eat half of the rice, but I ate all of the stew with the rice. It was so tasty and definitely felt comforting. So much so that I can't wait to go back. I haven't tried their Jamaican food yet, but I'm sure it is as tasty and flavorful as their Haitian food. I definitely want to try the oxtail next time. There will be many next times. I'm telling all my friends and family about it. Do not sleep on this place. It gets 5 stars for great service, great value, great portions, and great taste! read more
3 years ago
The food and the customer service were excellent. Also, the price was reasonable and I will definitely try them again. read more
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This place is a hidden gem. They sell a mix of Haitian and Jamaican dishes and everything I ordered was delicious. The vibe is cozy and the service was good. OMG the chicken was so flavorful. The mac and cheese was different from the American version but still good. The tostones are fresh and not frozen but I ate them before I could take the picture. read more
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This is a hidden gem in Seffner!! I got the fried snapper (which came with red beans and rice in a separate container) and my husband got the jerk chicken meal. We also had the Haitian Marinade appetizer. Everything was absolutely delicious!! I do not eat coleslaw, but their coleslaw that comes with the snapper is the best I've ever had! Seasoning was on point. Customer service was excellent! The restaurant was clean. I will definitely be returning! read more
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10/10 the service is great and food is delicious. The ambiance is welcoming. Definitely recommend giving this place a try for some delicious food. read more
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