This restaurant is located in an open area where there's a ton of other restaurants. This was my first time having Haitian food, and I would say it was so good! The flavors were really hittin--not salty but definitely not lacking in flavor and complexity. So delicious The only criticism I would have from what I ordered is that the rice was ever so slightly undercooked which made it a bit dry. Other than that, everything was great. There's not really a server--you order and they text you when it's ready. Then you come pick it up and go to your table. But the cashier lady was very nice and helped me decide what to get. read more

Manjay Restaurant - Grilled shrimp Legume Fried plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We had dinner at Manjay's Citadel location. The food was fresh, filling, and delicious, and service was good. If you're looking for something unique to try at the Citadel, Manjay is worth a shot. They serve Haitian cuisine. Portions were generous and in general, the food was kind of heavy. Many of the components I believe were made to order, so there was a short wait. Here's what my wife and I ordered: Appetizer: * Caribbean Conch Fritters ($14) - Manjay pikliz, honey mustard remoulade These were big and tasty. Six pieces, like giant hush puppies with conch inside. The plate came with pikliz in the center. Pikliz is like the Haitian version of coleslaw, made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and peppers. Manjay's version was spicy and yummy. Bowls, each with 2 sides and 1 sauce: * Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl ($18) - breaded and tossed in Manjay's homemade honey jerk sauce; with red beans rice and sweet plantains and scotch bonnet mango aioli * From Haiti with Love (Griyo) ($18) - Deep-fried Kreyol-style slow-braised pork; with banan payzay and toofay Both the chicken and pork were very good and flavorful. The pork was served bone-in. The rice and beans and sweet plantains were comforting and addictive. The scotch bonnet mango aioli was spicy. Banan payzay are Haitian pressed plantains. These were savory and starchy. The toofay ("legume") was good too. It's a hearty vegetable stew, essentially Haitian ratatouille. Our cashier was Roniqua and she was nice. During our visit, I think Manjay had the longest line (a good sign). After walking around, looking at the other food court options and seeing Manjay's high rating on Yelp, we were sold on Manjay. We dined in so we got real plates and silverware. We actually took everything up to the rooftop bar and ate up there. Our trays were bussed by the staff on the roof. Along with this location at the Citadel food court in Little River (just north of Little Haiti), Manjay has a casual strip location near the Miami airport in Doral. This Citadel location is the original; it opened in February 2019. The Doral location opened in 2024. read more

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I was on vacation and this was my first experience with Citadel Food Hall and Manjay. I loved the food. I hate that I didn't get to try the red beans and rice (they ran out). The Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl with the mushroom rice and plantain fries? Delicious. The Mango Scotch Bonnet Sauce is so fire . If you can't handle spicy food, you may want to skip that one. The slaw/relish is great too. The plantain fries could have used a tad bit more seasoning but everything else had all of the flavor. I'd give it a 8.5/10. Customer service was good too. I'd go back again and order this same dish BUT with the red beans and rice. read more

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I'm in Miami for this weekend, and I've been craving some good hatian food. Since I didn't feel like driving all the way to Naomi's Kitchen, I looked for somewhere closer and settled on visiting Manjays! Going in, the restaurant is tucked inside a place called The Citadel, which is beautifully lit and bustling with all kinds of food‑themed shops. If you wander a bit further, you'll even stumble upon a really cool antique store worth checking out. For dinner, I ordered 1x Welcome to Haiti bowl with griot, djondjon rice, and sweet plantains. Going into my review, this little spot truly impressed me in the best way! The Welcome to Haiti bowl was packed with savory flavor, well‑seasoned, and tender pieces of pork (without the fatty bits), fluffy black rice, and sweet plantains cooked to perfection. The portion was so generous that I even had leftovers for the next day. Overall, the food was fresh, satisfying, and an incredible value for the price (easily enough to share). For all these reasons, I'd happily rate my experience at Manjay a solid 5/5 stars! read more

Manjay Restaurant - Welcome to Haiti bowl - packed flavor, well-seasoned, & tender pork (without fatty bits), fluffy rice, and nicely cooked sweet plantains! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Manjay Modern Caribbean at The Citadel is such a gem. I loved the cafeteria-style ordering--it made everything feel easy and inviting--and the decadence of the setting really elevated the whole experience. I ordered the Coco Loco Shrimp, sautéed shrimp in a coconut curry sauce, and it was incredibly flavorful and downright delicious. Everything paired perfectly with the sides: crispy plantain fries, banan payzay (fried plantain), and classic rice & peas. Comforting, vibrant, and full of Caribbean flavor. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

Manjay Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I came here from TikTok recommendation. I ordered the griyo , rice and beans, and banana pazay. The griyo was tender and nicely seasoned. Very delicious and went well with the banana, pikliz and rice and beans. The rice and beans could use a bit more of the sauce that comes with it. The pikliz was not spicy at all. Some of us (I'm African) need spicy food to take the food up a notch. I understand catering to the public whose spicy tolerance may not be high, maybe make two batch. One spicy and one plain. I did not like the utensil being mental and out in the open like that. That was disturbing and please invest in some plastic utensils kept away from the public. I had to go to a near by restaurant to ask for plastic utensils. So I had to take a star away for these two items. Other than that the service was friend and the food was delicious. read more

Manjay Restaurant - Griyo Combo - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I ate there last week in Doral. Had the conch fritters, chicken wings and the steak sandwich. We enjoyed it however the steak sandwich was loaded with onions and hubby don't like onions. It was awesome besides that. The service was great and the ambience was great also. Price not bad and food very tasty. Must try the scotch bonnet sauce. read more

Stopped in for a lunch with some friends after church and the pork griot at Manjay caught my eye right away. I'm a sucker for good Haitian food and Manjay did not disappoint. The people behind the counter were extremely nice and helpful. The food came out hot and was amazing. We had one griot with curry vegies and tostones and the other with legume. We preferred the curry vegies but the legume was also good. The overall ambiance at the food hall was nice with clean tables and ample seating. If you're in the area strongly considering stoping in for a bite. read more

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I love Caribbean food so of course we found this place while in Miami. Located in a nice food hall, we ordered at the register and our food came out in decent timing honestly. We ordered the jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, and conch fritters. The jerk chicken was DELICIOUS and came with plenty of chicken. It was more on the breaded/fried side versus your usual grilled jerk chicken that you see but I actually liked it a lot. I opted to get my sides of rice and peas and plantains which went great. My mom got the jerk shrimp which she really enjoyed. Her only complaint was that she wished there was more shrimp but other than that she loved. Can't go wrong with conch fritters either. Service was nice, great music and vibes. Definitely some good Caribbean food! read more

Manjay Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I visited manjay for my lunch and this is great Caribbean fusion restaurant capturing different island spices and cuisine. The service provide was super fast as they prepare meal to order. There's great seating and refreshing ambiance. For lunch I had jerk chicken bowl. This came with a side of avocado salad, breaded fried chicken breast glazed with a honey & jerk bbq sauce with rice & peas. This was a great mix as the salad and spices and savory complimented the rice & peas. If you're in Doral area looking forward for a great meal at lunch or in the mood for a Caribbean fusion, this is a good option. read more

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Manjay is another must have when visiting Citadel to get your serving of hot and delicious Caribbean food. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu but if you're questioning whether to get the jerk... the answer will always be yes. The staff is also extremely friendly and great at making recommendations based on what you like. read more

We got the griyo and honey jerk chicken and it was amazing and well-seasoned. Love the location and vibes!

We took a quick trip to FL, and ate at Manjay 2 days in a row! Yes, it was that delicious! They have some of the best pork that we've had in our life thus far! The jerk chicken wings, bites, coleslaw.....I can go on and on...just do yourself a favor and GO!!! The Citadel is definitely a vibe! read more

We were at the Citadel yesterday in the early evening and ordered the Honey Jerk Chicken Bites from Manjay. They were flavorful and delicious! We love Caribbean food, and this place is on top of their game. We were sitting on the rooftop and were able to order from different restaurants here at the Citadel. Our server was the delightful, Becca, who was efficient and friendly and knew what was good on the menu! We were happy campers with her selections. We will return very soon. Don't miss this one! read more

Manjay Restaurant - Up on the rooftop - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Loved this food hall! Wanted a quick bite of Haitian food! Found Manjay and I wasn't disappointed. Our order consisted of (Honey Jerk Chicken w Curry veggies & Griyo w Rice and Kola! Amazing service quick and fast and atmosphere was hectic due to going on a Sunday. Total spent was $42.96 Can't wait to Eat again! Great vibes !! read more

Manjay Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

I've never been to a more terrible Haitian restaurant. Rice undercooked. Half the food items are okay. Other food items better. BIG ISSUE: Found a hair in our food and the server had the audacity to claim we put the hair.. looked at the back of workers and cooks, not a single hair net in sight. Disgusting.. I will be reporting this restaurant to the Food Safety and Sanitation. Love Haitian food and my people, but I hate bad service and rude individuals more. Please do better. Haitians are not rude and disrespectful like the front server we had.. read more

Honey jerk chicken and mushroom rice is amazing. Spicy sauce is a must. Plantation fries are not crispy so just OK.

I fell for the hype and pulled up to the Citadel to manje at "Manjay." My 1st impression walking in was that this entire spot is a vibe. They had a dj playing on the night I visited. It wasn't too loud, and it was a nice size crowd flowing throughout the building. However, it was a little too dark for my liking. I could barely see the food on my plate because of the lightning. I didn't really like the fact that I couldn't see what was going on around me. When I walked up to the register, an older guy took our order. To be honest, my biggest and only complaint about my visit is customer service. I don't  care what country you're from; learn to be polite to your patrons. Moun Ayisyen, we need to do better. Epi dats et.... I ordered the jerk chicken, and it was well seasoned. My chicken was a little cold, but maybe it's because they got my plantain order wrong, and I had to wait for them to fry my plantain straws. I didn't bring it to their attention because their attitude was already nasty. I wanted to limit my interaction with them.  My friend got the griot, and it was ok. I've had better from the local Haitian restaurant in the city. It was a little tough and lacked epis (seasoning). I'm not going to lie; the rice and beans were delicious. We also did an order of Conch fritters, and they didn't miss a beat with that.  It's was cooked to perfection. So full of great flavors. The creamy dipping sauce they gave us for was spicy but in a good way.  I would purchase that sauce; that's how good it was.  Chef kiss. I would recommend  this spot despite their lack of good customer service skills. Next time I'm here, I'll definitely visit the other restaurants inside the Citadel. read more

Had high hopes based on the reviews, but epic fail. Located in a food courtyard with other restaurants. I ordered the Griot with rice and beans, a side of the Diri Djondjon. First, not sure what Haitian flavors they are trying to create but definitely not traditional flavors. Portions were de ent, but I would assume so for the price. Again, I emphasize...if you are looking for that bold kickass Haitian seasoning/savory/soicy...look somewhere else. In addition, I order the above which encompassed 2 bowls of rice (dry), they gave me the small 1oz container of sauce/gravy. When I requested another one, they wanted $2...WTH? Would never return here. Has potential, but failed! read more

Manjay Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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If you're looking for rich, flavorful bites this is the perfect spot for you! I've checked out Manjay a few times but my last visit was definitely the best. They just always seem to achieve putting a smile on my face and making my tummy happy, lol. I love their conch fritters, and you cannot go wrong with their jerk chicken bowl.... Oh! And don't sleep on their Manjay Jerk sauce, it's out of this world! I also really enjoy their plantain fries. I love that Manjay has taken Caribbean cuisine and added a sweet twist to it. From Creole inspired avo-toasts to a fried chicken sandwich that'll leave you drooling all day long, there is something for everyone here! read more

Manjay has become one of my favorite places to eat authentic Caribbean food. It's always fresh and their flavors are amazing. If you are a lover of spice don't forget to try their delicious pickleez it won't disappoint read more

Manjay Restaurant - Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Photos were deceiving here, unfortunately. The honey jerk chicken bowl: rice not cooked well (crunchy), chicken was very tough, not hot and crispy even though I ate right onsite. The coleslaw was extremely spicy! Sauces provided were also spicy but found them to be pretty good (and good that they were on the side). The steak frites tasted more like a sweet and sour steak - not one piece of steak, but small slices with a lot of sweet sauce on them. Plantain fries were cold/not crunchy. White rice is white rice. $50+ for both entrees, plus $7 parking for an hour in the market lot...it was cool vibes in the market but I most likely would not return. Plus please note; they automatically add 10% service fee, and then the prompter offers the option for a 20% or more tip... read more

Goodie eats good food really good and good people jerk chicken and steak is mad good. Service was good and fast and good ambiance read more

Manjay Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

The wings were so delicious! Thought of sharing with my sister but I'm so glad we each got our own . Great food! read more

Manjay Restaurant - Located at the Citadel. The wings were so delicious! Thought of sharing with my sister but I'm so glad we each got our own . Great food! - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing food, for real. Blown away by the flavor and customer service. Will definitely come back. Highly recommend!!

Quick lunch stop at the Citadel, this sounded like something different and worth trying. It was good, not great but food had a little flavor to it. Opted for the jerk shrimp instead of chicken to try something new but it wasn't as spicy as I would've wanted it to be. Rice was a little on the bland and the tostones were ok I guess. For $35 I'd expect a more generous portion as I was still hungry after this tease of a portion. Also the service wasn't the best or the worst. After getting my food I asked the manager onsite for the Wifi password and she acted as if she was annoyed by my question and again when I asked for the utensils. This is not the type of joint to feel entitled or as if they have the type of cloud to treat people like that but that's what o got. I will not be coming back or recommending but that comes with the territory I guess. They also took the mushroom rice off the menu because the owner, who showed up later on, mentioned it was too expensive to buy so that was a bummer as well. That's the second joint in this food hall that has been disappointing so it will be my last visit for damn sure. read more

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I am so so disappointed... I was picking which restaurant to eat at inside of the Citadel, and after seeing all the positive reviews for this place, I chose this one. $23+ for this bowl of sadness.. Honestly it LOOKS amazing. which makes it even more disappointing. Chicken was dry and the breading on the outside was stale like it had been sitting out for a while. It was tough to chew and the chicken was almost room temperature... As for the sides, I got plaintain fries and red bean rice. Plaintain fries were pretty good--well seasoned. but the rice... HORRIBLE. It was so hard and dry like it has been sitting out for days and then reheated. which I'm convinced might be what they do.. They also didn't give me a fork, so I asked for one, and she told me to get one from the side of the dining hall. There were none left, so I went back and asked her for one. She gave a weird look and very reluctantly handed me plastic silverware. Very interesting.. side note: service was ok. cashier was not very friendly but not my main concern. save ya money, pick a different restaurant within citadel. read more

Manjay Restaurant - jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

My co-workers and I was planning lunch I opened Kasa Champet menu for them, but I had to explaining the menu to them at the end they ordered Conks, rice and beans, fried plantain and picklise. Thanks to Oliver who took my order, food was delicious everyone was happy. Thank you Kasachampet for your delicious food and service. Delicious food, great services at Kasa they're always do! read more

I love when I see my Haitian caribbean represented in places like this food hall, the Citadel. I did like the concept of ordering different foods from different restaurants and sharing them with friends and family. I had the jerk shrimp bowl with black mushroom rice (Diri Djon Djon) and a side of fried plantains (bunan peze). The food tasted good! I would have wanted a little more conch into the fritter and The pikliz definitely needed some spice, it was more like a cole slaw than pikliz. But overall yummy read more

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Went to the one in Citadel. I got the fried pork, rice and beans and plantains. My husband got the wings. It was delicious and we will definitely be back. read more

Manjay Restaurant - Wings - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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4 1/2 stars. Located in the Citadel, Manjay is Caribbean food with a twist. On our first visit we got the Jerk Chicken Bites and were in heaven. This is not traditional jerk chicken at all and some purist might have an issue with this dish. These are small fried chicken nuggets tossed in a delicious jerk sauce. The chicken is fried fresh and is hot when it gets to your table. Overall, with the dish is a must have. On our second visit we ordered the chicken bowl which was the same chicken with two sides. We tried several sides including plantain fries spicy slaw and veggies and they were all good. We particularly liked the plantain fries. We also tried the Coco Loco Shrimp on our second visit. This dish was okay but could have used a bit more flavor. Not something I would order again. The guys at the counter are friendly. Definitely more we would like to explore here. read more

Manjay Restaurant - Jerk Chicken Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Food was good and flavorful, the sauce that is given with meal is in a very small container, it would be 100% if they were more generous with the least expensive part of the meal. read more

Their jerks chicken bites are so good and so are the bowls it's cheap and they give a good proportion.

So I came on a Tuesday so I'm sure the food was fresh. But upon walking up there's 2 people cooking. Good sign. We stood there for what seemed like an eternity but it was like 2 mins until the lady reluctantly came and took our order. Usually when it comes to carribean food, the more questionable the service the better the food. So I got a good feeling when it seemed like she didn't want to take our order we got the honey jerk shrimp bowl and the griyo bites. So for paying 50$ for an appetizer and entree the food was so good I wasn't mad. Perhaps a lunch menu would do some good but either way I been wanting to try this place forever and I didn't care. The food did not disappoint. If I was in the area again I'd come by and try more things but I don't think I'd go out of my way. That honey jerk sauce is fire! read more

I don't understand the reviews for this place, especially on the Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl. It was terrible there was nothing jerk about it, it had absolutely no flavor. I couldn't tell how my rice and beans tasted because the supposedly curry veggies was thrown on top of the rice, and by the way the curry veggies had no curry. I also ordered the supposedly jerk chicken sandwich, I will say it was a chicken sandwich, maybe they ran out of jerk because it had no taste of jerk, I can say it was ok. But the bowl disgusting I can say I will never order from here again. read more

Manjay Restaurant - Supposedly Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl flavorless just curry veggies rice and beans - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I think I found a hidden gem!!! I only tried the griot bites (fried pork) but wow they were fresh, juicy, no fat at all. Every bite was delicious. Super cute food court with a DJ playing all the bangers. read more

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Food was delicious. Had the honey jerk chicken and it was super tasty. great portions. Would have loved some potato salad with the rice and beans but overall was the tastiest dish . The flavor was amazing. read more

The food was good but not my cup of tea. The wings were really good, but the fried foods were a bit too oily. The avocado salad was nice and refreshing. The customer service was excellent. The restaurant was clean and nice. read more

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Cousin and I and I were in the area and wanted to try Haitian food while we were in little Haiti and this place didn't disappoint. We order the Caribbean conch fritters , jerk chicken and Griyo combo and everything was super fresh and tasteful. It is inside The Citadel which is like a high quality food court. read more

Manjay Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious! We visited back in June and we are planning to go back soon with our family so they can all try it We tried the mofongo appetizer which was perfectly delicious. We also had the Coco loco shrimp with rice and tostones. The avocado toast which was also great and very savory. We would probably get everything again whenever we're able to visit. This is a great little spot located at The Citadel in Miami so if you're in the area and want to grab delicious food, this is the place to go read more

Manjay Restaurant - two plates of food on a table - Caribbean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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