Great food. The goat roti is amazing! Sauces are very good as well and I like the fact that they…read moreare served separate.

I am ethnolinguistically deaf when it comes to the accent of the fine people of Trinidad. It might…read morebe the inflection or the use of unique words, but while I definitely hear English, it sounds scrambled, as though I were missing the decryption key. So when my RA announced that my first college roommate would be arriving from Chaguanas, I fully expected a Mexican guy. Instead, Vivek turned out to be Indo‑Trinidadian. For months, he asked me a ton of questions, and because I felt rude asking him to repeat himself, I'd respond with, "Yeah mon." (I still don't know why, he isn't Jamaican). If he gave me a pouty face, I'd say, "Naaaah." One Sunday, halfway through the semester, he woke up first and asked, "Yuh hungrry ahwah?" "Yeah mon," I replied. He shrieked, grabbed his keys, and bolted straight out of the house wearing a tie‑dye Ganesh T‑shirt, shower shoes, and white, 1970s‑era style basketball shorts. Somehow, it worked for him. As he ran down the stairs, he yelled back, "Yuh dotish ahwah, come boy?!" Thirty minutes later, the scent of onions, curry, and chilis filled the air. A group of older guys making a ruckus while watching cricket on an iPad greeted us like long‑lost relatives. One handed me a plastic cup filled with a brown liquid that smelled like Banana Now n' Laters and said, "Don study it. Drink up." My mouth, esophagus, and stomach immediately staged an intervention. With crossed arms and a stern dad voice, they declared: NO MORE OVERPROOF RUM! In response, Vivek sighed, "Miss Mataji (I miss my mom)." and handed me my first Double, a curried chickpea stuffed fry bread, as a chaser. Then came an Aloo Pie, basically an empanada stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, followed by a friendly slap on the back as one of the cricket connoisseurs shoved a Carib Lager into my hand. Fifteen minutes in, I had already consumed two drinks, so whatever I ate next needed to be hearty. Though the Oxtail tempted me, I respected my vegetarian friend's dietary restrictions. I ordered a Buss‑Up‑Shot or a chopped, griddled roti that crisps as it cooks, paired with a Vegetarian Combo of channa (chickpeas), curried potatoes, roasted pumpkin, and a creamed spinach‑like side called bhagge. I washed it all down with the first pear soda of my life: Peardrax. Though the Pholourie, lentil‑dough hushpuppies served with chutneys weren't sweet, they somehow became dessert. I paired them nicely with an Apple‑J, or carbonated fruit juice that tasted like childhood. Vivek didn't miss his mom for long. Apparently, he had tried out for the Trini national soccer team, the Soca Warriors, during his secondary school years. In true Caribbean fashion, it took nearly 10 months to get a callback. Semester be damned, he left the following weekend. Though I'll never forget the impromptu going‑away party, in the end, I have never learned to decode the Trinidadian accent. I do know that when friends share their food and culture with you, you become universally fluent in their language.

We ordered service for fourteen people: curry chicken, curry goat, chick peas, potato and pumpkin…read morealso currant rolls. The food was ready for the promised time!! The food was absolutely delicious and was enough as promised. For most of the people it was their first time eating that type and flavor of food. Everyone, everyone enjoyed it. Totally a hit!! Thank you Reshma, you did an excellent job!!. Marina

Joy's is a great choice for a good meal!…read more I recommend most of the items on their menu as the meats have great flavor and pumpkin and potato as well as doubles and aloo pie are excellent! The folks are friendly, my only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the dhalpourie is a bit thin and not the best, but the buss up shot (paratha) is mouth watering!

If you want fancy food this is not for you but if you are looking for a true gem, with warm people…read morethat make you feel like family and serve quick no fuss classics. THIS is the spot! The doubles are phenomenal. Yes I've tried them at multiple places in Florida and in Queens so I have some taste buds. I personally wish it had more tamarind. But the bara is gorgeous. The pepper sauce is banger and they even sell bottles. I've also had oxtail, chicken and goat roti. Again very simple they take a big roti, smack aaloo and the curry. Prices are affordable nothing is over $20. IMPORTANT: BRING CASH. They don't accept Apple Pay or cards. There is an atm next door just in case.

You can't say enough great things about LC Roti. They've been making the same delightfully…read moredelicious roti that transports you straight to the Caribbean with each bite! Best Roti in Miami! From goat to chicken to seafood to vegan and so much more, there's a roti flavor here for every mood and for everyone.

Have you ever felt like apart of you misses home, but you can just fly to Trinodad, well I tried…read moresaucedoubles Miami for the first time and it took me back...Love how Lorenzo uses his knowledge of traditional flavors but with a twist. Alongside doubles which is a typical Trinidadian street food, he offers aloopies with different type of meats(curried shrimp and chicken) To go along with the food you must pair it with some local island drink like Solo and AppleJ which they also offer with other options too.

A very homey and feel good restaurant that serves authentic Trini cuisine. I love the happy…read moreinclusive vibes of Tabanka. They have a variety of stewed meats for roti meals and sides like mashed pumpkin, potatoes, spinach and other veggies. Everything is uniquely seasoned and spiced. If you're not good with spicy foods, ask for anything with peppers to not include them. My husband ordered the stewed boneless chicken with paratha roti and pumpkin plus potatoes as sides. The roti was fresh and hot. The pumpkin was my favorite. The chicken was easy to eat and tasted good, not dry. The potatoes were soft. I got a double and it was amazing. Lots of tamarind flavor and some curry and cumin tastes. I love chickpeas and there were plenty of it stuffed inside. Gotta eat it quick or else the shell becomes soggy. I also ordered a bake and shark. First time trying it. The crispy texture of the fried fish plus the soft outer shell along with the lettuce and tomato all tasted delicious together. However, the fish was way too salty for me. After the first few bites, I couldn't eat anymore of it. My husband who has a much stronger taste palette even agreed it was on the salty side. Will definitely come back to try more items!

Although this spot is a little out of my way, it's quickly becoming one of my favorite Trini places…read morein South Florida. Like... worth the drive every time. Service is always fast and friendly, and you can either dine in or take it to go. When you walk in, you order at the counter. They've got the hot food station right there with options displayed behind the counter so you can see exactly what you're getting (dangerous in the best way lol). Some items -- like the rotis and fry bakes -- are cooked fresh when you order. Then there's the fresh doubles station, where they assemble your doubles right in front of you. I've stopped in plenty of times before, but these past two weeks I was deep in my Trini breakfast cravings, so I went twice and tried two different classics. First visit: I got a fry bake with all the things -- baigan choka (grilled, mashed, seasoned/spiced eggplant), tomato choka (grilled, mashed, seasoned/spiced tomatoes, fried aloo (potatoes), buljol (shredded saltfish with tomatoes, onion, peppers done the Trini way), and smoked herring sautéed with Trini herbs. The breakfast usually comes with the fry bake or sada roti and 2-3 sides... but listen! Everything looked too good, so I ordered extra sides. And I'm glad I did. It was flavorful, comforting, and honestly reminded me of my mom's home cooking. A real-deal Trini breakfast. Second visit: I went back for the bake and shark -- because if it's on the menu, I'm ordering it. Another iconic Trini classic street food, cooked fresh when you order. The fry bake was soft and fluffy, stuffed with perfectly fried shark, and topped with a nicely seasoned lettuce/coleslaw-style mix. Great size, super satisfying, and absolutely hit the spot. And yes -- I always ask for their in-house hot pepper sauce. They make it fresh daily and it has a serious spicy kick (the kind Trinis appreciate). Even though I went for breakfast, everything in the hot food station looked so good that I couldn't leave without grabbing boneless curry chicken with paratha roti to take home for later. They also have a bone-in chicken option, because some of us Trinis need the bone for full flavor, okay lol but I got boneless. I've had their paratha before -- soft, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up curry. Their curries are always well-seasoned and full of flavor. By the register, they sell traditional Trini snacks and sweets -- things like kurma, chocolates, and fudge. I grabbed the fudge this time and whew... it was rich, creamy, and dangerously good. Like "why did I not buy two?" good. You do get 4 fudge squares in the pack. All in all, I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. I've never had a bad meal here, and I'll absolutely keep making the drive whenever my Trini cravings hit again. Tabanka stays delivering

Sheik's Bakery is a hidden gem with amazing food and unbeatable lunch specials! I stopped by during…read morea busy lunch hour, and while the line was long, the staff was super attentive and friendly. I had the chow mein half with fried rice and BBQ chicken--everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. My partner ordered the curry chicken with rice and peas, and we both couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was. We also shared fried okra, pumpkin, a large chicken roti, and a samosa--every single item was packed with flavor and clearly made with love. The prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get. They do get pretty busy, so I recommend ordering online ahead of time for a quick pickup if you're in a rush. Definitely adding this to our regular lunch spot rotation!

I stopped by and picked up curry chicken roti. Overall, it was decent and the price was affordable,…read morewhich I appreciated. I got the lunch special, so it was a good portion for what I paid. The curry chicken had flavor and the roti was good. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely good enough if you're looking for something quick and affordable.

Very tasty, authentic food. The service is great. Price is very reasonable for the large portions…read morethey give you. This place is great and it shouldn't be a secret.

I discovered this restaurant when my cousin was craving roti and doubles. I searched the online and…read morefound Ali's. As soon as my cousin saw the name, she lit up, as mentioned an Ali's location in Brooklyn that always had lines around the block. We decided to give it a try, and it did not disappoint. The roti and doubles were deliciously fluffy, and all the dishes were packed with flavor. The servers are always kind and welcoming, which is a rare find at many Caribbean restaurants. Sometimes they even play soca music, adding a festive vibe that makes me feel like I'm at Carnival. Keep in mind, this is a take-out only restaurant with no tables or seating inside. Parking can be a bit tricky as it's limited right outside the restaurant, so I usually park at one of the nearby plazas.

From the moment we walked in, it was pure island love. The staff greeted us with the warmest…read morewelcome and treated us like family from jump. The owner came over, broke down the menu with pride, and even made sure my wife could customize her order exactly how she wanted it. It's that kind of care that caught my attention. The food? Absolutely incredible. We were told to relax, take a seat, and the food came straight to us, hot and full of flavor. They checked in, laughed with us, and made us feel right at home. The ambience was on point with sweet Caribbean music pumping, real West Indies energy in the air. They were even thoughtful enough to check if the music level was good for our kids, which says everything about their heart. Honestly, it felt like we stepped out of Florida and got teleported straight to the islands. My wife was smiling ear to ear, the kids were doing their little dances, and my belly was happy, plus I had food to take home because the portions are generous. I was more than happy to spend my money at a place that truly gets it right. The prices were well priced also. We'll definitely be back for more goat roti, bussup, and veggies. Big vibes, real flavor, authentic island experience.

Once again, we're on the hunt for doubles! I was a regular…read morecustomer at Singh's Roti shop in queens NY and was unaware they have Florida locations. Walking into this restaurant was like stepping into a doubles stop in Trinidad. The decor, music, smells all brought back memories of my time there. The space is large and spacious and very well kept. Looking at their menu, they have great weekly lunch specials all for about $8.00 with weekend specials. The doubles were good. However, the bara was a little tough. We could tell it was reheated. Other than that, the channa, sauces and chutneys were yummy! Will be back to try the curries!

No place like home is an understatement. Walked in the doors of this establishment and Miss Kathy…read moreherself made me feel at home. Also introduced me to a different type of Trini cuisine. I had curry rice for the first time. Juicy flavorful curry shrimp. Dahl & curry chicken a meal fit for a king. Topped off with some scorpion pepper. Sweet hand Kathy definitely has a unique twist on authentic Caribbean dishes. Must try.

I had a great experience at this restaurant. It's located in a small stip centre in Miami Gardens…read moreso parking shouldn't be an issue. They offer vegetarian and possibly vegan options as well. Kathy's hospitality was top notch and I was introduced to good old fashioned Trinidad hot sauces that ranged from hot to burning. I had a vegetarian combo of small plates including callaloo, mac & cheese, lentil stew, what looked liked malanga to me and a polenta like dish. I really went for the currant rolls, which by themselves are a 5 star. They are made with the real fruit here, not raisins.

After getting our taxes done, we walked down to this shop. This is one of those stores a local runs…read moreand provides services based on their native customs. All that to say expect a different level of service. If you have traveled internationally, you know that less touristy places that do not cater to Americans are usually the most authentic and worth visiting. The other reviews rated this place down for no AC and the wait. I rated this place based on those factors too. Let's talk about it. First time here, and we really enjoyed the food. My husband is from the same country and told me the food is excellent and authentic. I really appreciated the cleanliness of the location too. Food Pholouri 12 pieces of soft deep-fried dough. Reminds me a bit of Brazilian cheese bread. Boneless Chicken, something I forgot. Roti dough is similar to naan bread and pita bread. Comes with soft chicken breast chunks and chickpeas mixture inside a soft roti. Made fresh, and it was delicious. The owner sat and chatted with us, and we learned a lot about her and her family. Made Fresh She makes everything fresh and on the stop to ensure the highest quality. Her menu is simple, only a few items, and she wants to make them fresh, which at times means it will take a minute. Spicy level? She only adds spicy if you want it. She makes it without because it is easier to add than to remove the spicy level. No AC Her husband passed a few years ago from living in the cold. They spent their last few years together in South Florida. The weather is similar to her hometown, so she doesn't turn on the AC. The fans blow, and it is cool enough. If you go in with the right expectations, it is enjoyable. Tipping Also, she didn't allow us to tip when we paid. She clicked no tip and gave us our receipt. Overall, it was a lovely experience, and it might not be ideal for visiting on a really hot, busy day. Still, any other day I say give it a go. If they had AC this place would be 5 stars hands down.

Had to come back and get the Shark and Bake. All I can say is it's delicious. Made to order and…read morefried fresh. Great to have a snack, lunch or dinner.