I was so excited to find out there was a Haitian restaurant near my home. I usually have to wait until I'm at work in Broward county to get authentic Haitian cuisine. I found the restaurant via Instagram. The food pics looked absolutely amazing!
I visited about 3pm on a Friday, I walked in, and wasn't greeted. I had to ask the young white female dressed in her cut off top, exposed stomach, PINK branded tights and flip flop sandals whether I could seat myself. She then says: "you wanna eat here?" Well obviously, if I wanted takeout I would've just ordered at the counter.
Anyway, she took my order and sent it through the window into the kitchen. About 15 minutes later I hear a woman yell out to her. The young girl then places a phone call and I can hear her say: "she told me to call you, because there's people waiting on food"!
Ummmmmm what?!?! So there was no cook at the restaurant when I ordered? Why wasn't I told anything?!
She then tells the woman in the kitchen: "he says he's on his way".
I then tell the young girl, that had I known there was no cook, I wouldn't have ordered. She assured me that he was close and it wouldn't be long. I decided to wait since I was off that day and didn't have anything else to do.
10 minutes later I hear a male voice in the back kitchen, another customer who had been waiting prior to me then says: "oh he's here, I can hear the chef".
Nonetheless, another 15 minutes and my food arrives. I ordered the griot dinner with a side of red beans and rice since it wasn't included in the meal. It looked pretty good, however, it was nothing special, nothing about the plate excited my taste buds. It was at best; average. I imagined a bust of flavor seeing that the chef advertised as being a Haitian restaurant with a twist of Italian flare.
I asked the girl for an extra side of rice, apparently I bothered her because she had to finish her text message before she requested the side of sauce.
I finished the rice, but left most of the pork and 1 1/2 pieces of my bannann (plantain) on the plate.
When I was done, I asked the young girl for my check, she responded with: "you want me to bring it to you?"
Wow! I told her not to worry and I'd come to here, it would be quicker so I could hurry up and leave.
Overall this place has a lot of potential, customer service just needs A LOT of work. I'm sure had the food not been rushed it would've been much better. Sadly though a first impression is a lasting impression, and I'll stick to eating my Haitian food back in Broward county. read more