Ali's Roti located in Parkdale along Queen St. W. near Lansdowne Ave serves up West Indian food in…read morea casual environment. Their menu consists of a variety of items including curry rotis, paratha, curry rice dishes, jerk chicken, stew (chicken or oxtail), fish, soups, patties, as well as doubles. You are also able to pay by cash or card (if using card there is a service fee though!). Entering the space, you walk down the restaurant until you hit the cashier. You order your items there where you can eat it for here or to go. I've only gotten their doubles here but they are a pretty big portion and they taste great (you can choose your level of spicy and they also have a tamarind chutney as well). I've seen people eating their rotis there and the portions are pretty big. Service is no frills and the staff are friendly. This is a no frills place where you come for the good food. Overall, I definitely will return whenever I am in the area!

Found this spot on IG and decided to give them a try as other influencers mentioned they had the…read morebest roti's in Toronto. I got the curry chicken which I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of the chicken inside, my problem was with the roti. As I cut more into the roti, it looked as though it wasn't cooked properly like patches of dry flour throughout to the point it didn't look appealing. I also grabbed a double which I enjoyed, they are much bigger than the ones I get at home in Va. I never had a Trini soda ~ Solo kola champagne which tastes very similar to the Jamaican version. The gentleman at the front counter was very nice and patient. The decor was definitely a Trini island feel. Bright colors and hand painted pictures. They have seating available for dine-in experience.

My go-to doubles spot in Mississauga closed abruptly, and I think I've found my new spot…read more I came after seeing their Toonie Tuesday special that runs periodically, and got the vegetarian doubles. Fell in love - portion sizes are great, a balanced amount of spice and sweet from the chutney and hot peppers, the dough was fresh, and the filling well seasoned. Very filling and a great comfort food as it starts to get colder. Will be back next Tuesday to order more and try other menu items.

Ordered: Wednesday Special (~$13 CAD): Jerk Chicken w Peas +…read moreRice, Free Veg Doubles, and Pop Chicken Pie (~$6 CAD) Cassava Pone (~$3 CAD) Solo Pop (~$3 CAD) Aya's take: I love me some Caribbean food and Lena's is serving dishes from Trinidad and Tobago. I love that they have cheap specials on each day of the week. On Wednesday, you can get a chicken dish (I got Jerk Chicken w Peas + Rice) and it comes with Free Veg Doubles and Pop! That's an insane deal. The jerk chicken is smoky, juicy, and lightly spicy. I will say the portion size could definitely be better. It wasn't enough for the amount of rice you get. I loved the Veg Doubles; it was well-made but not as fresh as I've had in other places. It lacked some chutney and filling but still good flavor. The Chicken Pie was a good try too; it was a bit dry but I enjoyed the flakiness of the pie and even the chicken had a good kick to it. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked the Cassava Pone. It's dense, sticky, and earthy with a nice coconut flavor. The Solo Pop was also the right drink to wash everything down with. You can have a massive meal here for 2 people with under ~$20 CAD which is getting harder to come by lately. Definitely recommend!

This is mainly a take out place but it does have a tiny tiny area that you can eat in…read more I had three doubles as my early dinner snack. Each one is a bit bigger than the size of my palm. The taste reminds me of the doubles from Trinidad. They were very good and I would recommend. Next time I would ask for a bit more tamarind sauce in the doubles.

Flavour was good however their large roti is very small. Even compared to large roti's from various…read moreroti shops across the city. Very disappointing especially when paying just shy of $20. Still had to find something else to eat.

We stopped here randomly the other day. We ordered a curry and jerk roti and some doubles, all were…read moreexcellent. I will keep this place in mind the next time I'm driving through the area. Good atmosphere, great service, good value.

A little bit of the Caribbean in Canada!…read more Parking: easy as it is a strip mall Drinks: a wide variety of Caribbean drinks! Food: so so soooooo delicious! We had the goat roti, beef roti, vegetable roti and doubles. All of them were so tasty. The only thing that I would caution is that they have a lot of spice. Even level 2 was very, very spicy. I got level four for my goat roti and it was too spicy for me. However, that didn't stop me from eating it all! We also had catering for their curry chicken and curry chick peas for Christmas dinner. It was eaten and loved by everyone! Service: very nice! Naz at the front was super nice! She explained what all the dishes were and provided service with a smile! Atmosphere/vibe: very nice typical Caribbean restaurant. Felt like home away from home. Age group: all Bathroom: did not use Return:absolutely

Oh wow. I've been meaning to come by for a while but finally made it in today. I've been following…read morean influencer who is trying roti shops and he found the roti small. I don't really trust him anymore. It was a handful, and beautifully constructed. It held together and was very spicy. I'm glad I didn't ask for extra hot. The doubles (which I swear to god wasn't on the menu) was great. I'm serious, it will fill the hole in my heart left by the loss of Caribbean roti palace. Loved it.

Eat lunch here every few months and it's always great. Avoid the wait by calling ahead and avoid…read more12:00-1:00 when it is busiest.

I've been coming to Island Foods for years and it never disappoints. I had the chicken roti this…read moretime and it was DEVONE... like seriously so good. The flavor, the seasoning, the softness of the roti -- everything hit. This spot has been a go-to for me and it's one of those places that stays consistent. You know what you're getting every time, and it's always on point. I absolutely love it here. If you're craving real Caribbean food, this is the spot.

We popped in this afternoon because I hadn't eaten all day. I had read about this place a while ago…read moreas having one of the best roti in the GTA and had been meaning to come here for quite some time. This place does not disappoint in any way! The boneless chicken roti has a very generous portion of filling. The filling is not loaded up on carrots and peas, but delicious boneless chicken breast and potatoes that are done just right. The grave is smooth and a little grainy without being chunky and chewy. The roti skin itself is absolutely perfect. It is not thick or too thin that it falls apart. Mala, the owner was an absolute sweetheart, and made sure that I would enjoy my meal along with the help of her two daughters. The place is quiet so that you can enjoy your meal without Loud music or loud noises. This is my go to place from now on for a good West Indian dish. Next time I intend to try the courage goat. YOU gotta eat here!

found this place about a year ago and have been back multiple times since. My go to is the curry…read moregoat roti. Every time I've had it it's been perfect! The other day I went there to get my roti fix and I ended up talking to the owner for a bit while I waited for my order. He gave me a sample of their jerk chicken, rice and peas and slaw. Now, I've never ordered their jerk before as my wife and I have a place we usually go to for that... well, that's changed. Their jerk chicken was incredible. Perfect balance of flavour and spice and everything is made fresh and in house! It's def going to be our go to for roti and jerk chicken now, easily. The owner also let me know that they're going to start offering homemade beef parties starting shortly and I can't wait to give them a try. The staff here are always very nice and let you sample something if you're not too sure. Including the in house made drinks like sorrel. I'm happy to have stumbled across this gem and I highly recommend it!

Mixed feelings with this one - i like the owners and people who run the shop, very generous and are…read morevery nice when it comes to sampling. I really like supporting locals. The best things on their menu are their spicy beef patty (just awesome) and their fried chicken and shrimp. The jerk pork skewer is so juicy i loved the meat! The smokiness on everything is on point, very reasonable prices. My biggest issue was the total lack of salt on their jerk chicken, jerk wings and the jerk sauce itself. The sauces will taste like raw spices unless you add salt to enhance the flavors. The meat was completely devoid of salt, this was consistent with their other sauces too. The oxtail is meh, needed more salt, flavor and needed to be cooked down further. It's not deep enough in terms of flavors for me. I make oxtails at home from scratch so I'm really picky about this dish. I do recommend this place only for the items I mentioned above - show the locals some love.

I was in the neighbourhood and had to drop in for lunch. Picked up goat roti, 4 rolled saheenaas, 2…read moredoubles. Wanted currents rolls, but they didn't have any today. Everything came up to 39.50$ but for such good quality and taste, like close to homemade. Best deal, always. Hidden gem this place.

Best doubles! Tasty and flavourful! They are fast and efficient no matter how many people are in…read morethe store.