Food is amazing, service is friendly and ambiance is island like…read more Cow-foot soup is recommended

Omg the goat curry and chicken curry was delicious! They give you so much meat for the portion…read moresize, I've been trying to find the best Caribbean restaurants in this area and you get the most bang for your buck with this place. The service was so good, the two ladies working there were so friendly and made sure I ordered the things I want since it was my first time. Parking can get tricky, but you should be fine if you're just picking up.

Another small, hole in the wall place that you can easily miss if you blink, but don't blink, make…read moresure you get in there and at the very least grab a patty or two for lunch, beef, chicken, oxtail, pulled pork, just to start. That was enough to hook me the smells when you walk in could hold you there all day. Next up will be a nice platter so I can properly taste everything. Get there!!!!!

Overall the food was delicious. Ordered the oxtails and the curry goat to go. Both dishes were…read moredelicious and served hot, even made it all the way home to enjoy. My only complaint was the plantains, they were overdone. Despite this I would still come back.

After having this place on my radar for so long, I finally was able to check out A&A Bake and…read moreDouble Roti Shop. First of all, walking in, you're greeted with an intensely delicious smell of all the amazing spices and seasonings they're cooking with here. You walk over to the ordering counter and see what kind of options they have for doubles and rotis, but they have a large selection of all sorts of entrees, desserts, and drinks. I wanted to order half the menu when I was in there but settled on the fish double which they loaddddd UP!! When I tell you that this was a hefty double I was like I think I just bought my ticket to heaven, have mercy. The fish was soooo tender and the curry it was cooked in was just a blast of flavor. The carbs soak it all up and does get a little messy/mushy but I'm sooooo here for it. Delicious.

I recently tried A&A during a trip to NYC and it blew my socks off! This spot is a relatively…read moreunassuming hole in the wall joint that serves up roti, doubles, and plates with a variety of meat options including goat, duck, and oxtail amongst others. During my first visit I ended up grabbing goat doubles which was essentially chana masala and stewed goat in between two soft pieces of bread. The flavor was excellent with a bit of spice and a slight sweetness to everything. I was shocked when my buddy payed for this order as it came out to a bit over 5 bucks. Sorry, I'm just surprised when I see affordable eats nowadays! During my most recent trip to A&A, I tried the beef foil bowl. The staff there loaded up a small foil bowl with rice and peas, stewed beef, and some cabbage. The portion was huge... In terms of flavor, the beef was well seasoned and cabbage had a great texture. Both my experiences here were positive with my only disappointment being that they were sold out of oxtail during both trips. Hopefully I can show up early enough to try the oxtail before I leave. If you're in the area and looking for some affordable and tasty carribean food, give this spot a try.

"Real deal Trinidadian"…read more No seats, no bs, no tourists. Everyone is a local here. Come here only if you got the guts. This is likely rhetorical most authentic roti Caribbean style in NYC. What's to cheer - Super authentic and tasty - Get the doubles - this is the full Punic with chickpeas, dough, cucumber, tamarind and more - Goat: also a winner. This thing is a weighted blanket made of curry. The roti is flaky and stretchy in that perfect, slightly messy way. - So much food for your dollar What's to jeer - Not really a place to sit and eat, even nearby - This is heavy heavy food. Not for everyone

We got the oxtail rice platter. It was delicious but lacks a bit of flavor. I've never had steamed…read moreplantains and it was a fun combo to try. My friend got the shrimp roti and it was huge! It's definitely very carb-y and sharable portion size. This place is cash only but they also have an ATM inside the store itself. There are no sitting areas but it's clean and there are a lot of room to stand but no tables. I think it meant to be a take out causal spot.

Terrible Service (Would Not Recommend)…read more I went in there this morning. From the moment I walked in the owners stared me up and down, as if I had stolen from them before. Even though I was polite and said good morning, they didn't respond back. Instead I was met with a "what do you want gaze." After they packed my order, I paid and said thank you. Again they didn't respond, just got unwelcoming stench of an attitude and unwelcoming vibes from the woman owner. I won't lie, I didn't eat the food what I bought because they made me feel so uncomfortable. They packed my food in the back out of my view and my discernment kicked in. I thought to myself, if their terrible attitude is reflection of their food then it probably won't sit well in my stomach. Sometimes energy is everything you need know about a person. Such a pity because I would have loved to make them my doubles spot when I leave the laundromat every Saturday morning. Now they don't have to worry about ever seeing me again.

How unfortunate that no one has reviewed this spot since March 2021 when I weighed in…read more Although I'm a meat enthusiast, for some reason I went vegetarian today and was impressed. The cabbage, potato and channa has plenty going on without needing a carnivorous assist; I wonder if horseradish is a secret ingredient in the cabbage. I was luxurious and bought two doubles so I could try the pepper sauce and tamarind formulations, and also enjoyed the Solo sorrel soda.

A nice little storefront to place take out orders, with a small patio area right outside if you…read morewanted to sit and eat there. First I tried the veggie doubles and it was so amazing delicious and yummy I completely devoured it so fast. It was so soft and flavorful and I loved the sweetness from the tamarind. Next I had the soya curry rice and beans, and while it didn't wow me the way the veggie doubles did, it was still really good. The soya was soft and chewy and the curry had a really nice flavor, but I'm curious to see how it compares to the stew version. I do wish there was more tamarind to get more sweetness like the doubles, but it's still good and flavorful nonetheless. The rice is fluffy and the cabbage gave the plate something refreshing. I also tried the currant roll and it's not my favorite pastry. It was a bit doughy, but it also had a sun blistered sweetness from the currents that cut through the pastry. It also had a slight glazed donut flavor without it actually being glazed. Enjoyed trying this but I would focus on their other dishes next time I come back.

Always solid! Been going here since it was Shayna's and Suzi has really come into her own.read more

I was craving for Caribbean food in the neighborhood and I stumbled upon on this gem. The food is…read more20/10, staff are super friendly and the vibe is just awesome. Would come back again! I would highly recommend their pineapple mini pies. They're delicious

I came to Island Express in Brooklyn really craving Caribbean food, especially the more common…read moreJamaican dishes I'm used to. I didn't realize this was more of a Guyanese-style spot, so the flavors were very different from what I expected. Unfortunately, I personally didn't enjoy the curries :( they just weren't to my taste. The oxtail was much better in comparison, very tender and cooked well, though it leaned more on the sweet side than I prefer. The beef patty was pretty average, nothing particularly flavorful. I ended up not finishing my meal simply because it wasn't what I was hoping for, but I do want to highlight that the staff was genuinely wonderful!! They are super nice, helpful, and very sweet when taking our order. I really appreciated their kindness. If you enjoy Guyanese flavors, this may be a great spot for you, but for me it wasn't the right fit since I was looking for more traditional Jamaican-style dishes.

I've eaten here several times and finally decided to share my thoughts. I've experimented widely…read moreand found no duds. Efficient attention with friendly attitudes. They know food preparation, space design and customer care. The complete experience was worth repeating.

I had the roti and curry chicken. The roti is ao good that you don't need anything to go along with…read moreit. Very nice employees. Nice music. I hope they're here to stay in the neighborhood.

A few friends introduced me to Harry's Daughter this year. We went over early on a Friday evening…read moreand I wasn't disappointed. We only had cocktails but the drinks were delicious. I had two of the Rias rum punch and I had no regrets. Great tropical ambiance and quick service. Perfect place to catch up with friends and have conversation over drinks.

Arrived on a warm evening in May to find Harry's Daughter jumping on a Tuesday night. The interior…read moreis warmly lit with tasteful tropical decor. There was a live band playing old R&B with some newer pop songs sprinkled in. I started with a bit of sorrel - hibiscus tea for the unfamiliar - which was delicately sweet with a ginger finish. As to mains - I ordered the jerk chicken with pumpkin rice and cabbage. I also decided to be a bit decadent and order plantains on the side. Long story short - the food was absolutely fantastic. The chicken was moist with a kick that wasn't overwhelming. The accompanying rice and cabbage were delicious. Lest I forget- the plain rains were a caramelized delight with an almost orange flavored sauce. 10/10 would come back and look forward to doing so soon.

I stopped here quickly to try out a few things! Their bake & salt fish is everything! The service…read moreis fast and the staff is extra friendly! I picked up a little bit of some baked goods and two patties as well! I'm definitely returning for more baked goods! It's a little shop so you just get your items and head on out.

O5/10/23: Stopped in as I was in the neighborhood. As I'm not close to Allan's I saw they have…read morecurrent rolls so decided to try. Of course $20+ later I have current rolls, oxtail Roti and saltfish pie. Small interior, friendly staff and various carriben bakery items to choose from. Saltfish pie..basically similar to an empanada. Very spicy a bit salty but I thoroughly enjoyed. Oxtail Roti. He asked if I wanted spicy I said yes. However, at home ready to partake was not spicy at all. Oxtail, wasn't a fan of the taste. It didn't taste bad but there wasn't any wow factor. Also I think it has to do with the seasoning. Each island although we basically cook the same things the seasoning tend to differ. This was very apparent I think this was a trini spot. Would I get it again, probably not, but I am open to try others like the shrimp and definitely the saltfish pie Currant Roll: sorry but Allan's is still the top. But if I can't get to Allan's Royal is good alternative. Moist , flaky not overly sweet. It was enjoyable. I would return to try other options.