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    Ma Lillit

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CARROT CAKE
    Ayesha A.

    Ma Lillit is a new business in the area serving up really good Trinidadian food. The restaurant and decor is super cute and they have such a nice backyard space. I was able to host an event here using the outdoor space and it was amazing. All my guests loved the restaurant, loved the food and the drinks. The staff was so nice and accommodating and the owner went above and beyond. The French 75 was a crowd favorite. In addition to the oxtail and curry chicken wontons.

    Malika J.

    Bartender and owner are AMAZING! Drinks are so good and food is so flavorful and fresh. I can't wait to go back

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    Imani D.

    Ma Lillit's is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The Trinidadian fusion cuisine is delicious. Everything my husband and I ate was perfectly prepared and seasoned. The owner was friendly and attentive and the backyard is an inviting space where we enjoyed a leisurely meal. I had the saltfish avocado tostones, an unexpectedly scrumptious combination of sweet, salty, and savory tastes. My husband ordered the fish tacos and gobbled them up in two or three quick bites. He also ordered the Whip Yuh Tail, and enjoyed it so much that he went back for seconds. The Caribbean salad was divine, I added salmon, which was perfectly prepared and not at all dry. The citrus vinaigrette and bits of mango made it one of the best salads I've had in recent memory. I enjoyed the Lavender Lemonade and ordered a second helping. This is an ideal date spot, somewhere where you and your beloved can feel like you're the only two people in the world. I applaud the restaurant's creativity and elevation of Trini flavors. I can't wait to get back there and I suggest you check it out and support this Black woman-owned gem.

    Jerk Chicken

    I stopped into this cute Caribbean restaurant a couple of weeks ago with my fiancé as part of our monthly date night, and I'm so glad I did! The place had a nice vibe, the owner came out to welcome us and suggested some of the popular dishes on the menu. Everyone was very friendly and hospitable. We had the curry chicken wontons as our appetizer and for our entree I had the slow braised oxtail and my fiancé had the jerk chicken. The curry chicken wontons were fantastic, I contemplated taking some to go lol. Both our meals were delicious but the jerk chicken was my favorite. The portions were plentiful, the atmosphere was chill and the staff was very friendly. If you're in the neighborhood, stop in. You won't be disappointed!

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    This restaurant was excellent the staff was great and professional. The food was great. I recommend this restaurant to everyone.

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