So happy to have randomly found this world food market where Caribbean bistro is . Street food at…read moreits best! Honestly a lot of it I've never heard of before but that was the best part, discovering new good food! We had been told to try doubles while in Toronto so I had been on a search for it. Here it was. Yes I can say everyone with a foodie palate should try this! Just delicious. Two flatbread fried puris (bread type ) filled with the original filling of Chana masala. Slightly spicy but so much flavor. The nice crispy puris and the Chana oozing out makes it messy but so worth it! You can also get meat fillings too , chicken and beef I believe. But I'd a say at the OG is the way to go. Yum. A Trinidad treat in Canada who knew!

I saw the World Food Market while exploring City Center and immediately knew that I'd have to be…read moreback as soon as the sun set, and I could break fast. Living in Cleveland, the thing that I miss the most is Caribbean/Island food. It being so accessible in Toronto made me feel right at home. Y&E is Trinidadian good, just as you know it. The server/owner was extremely kind and quickly prepared my food in front of me. I got the Curried Chickpeas and Potatoes; the scotch bonnet was so spicy that I'm sure I felt my face burning off... which is exactly how I like my spices. Seating isn't the greatest, but... that's what you get at this type of food market/setting. I'll definitely be back during my next trip to Toronto.

Miss Likklemore's is hitting'!!…read more This is THEEE place to be for dinner, especially after a long carnival festive day!! The caribbean food and flavors, mixed with the casual yet sultry ambiance, and the amazing playlist of soca, dancehall, reggae, and r&b...makes this place an absolute must-try when you're in the toronto area. The customer service is like a big caribbean hug from your relatives! Everyone is personable and warm, and yes, Mrs. Lonie (the owner) dropped by our table for a bit of a family reunion. Mrs. Loni and her husband also own Isla restaurant in Washington DC. The food hit all the right places..the fried snapper was fried and seasoned to perfection, and the oxtails were finger licking good. And of course the Likkie patties are delectable...I ate 4 on one sitting...and you're more than welcome to judge ;) This restaurant is popular, especially during caribana weekend, so make a reservation and try to be on time! King street is very busy and congested, especially on holidays and weekends..so plan your mode of transportation wisely...and don't even think about parking unless you get there during the day. Highly recommend Miss Likklemore's!!!

Made late reservations (9:45) and still had to wait an additional 30 minutes to get seated. Once…read moreinside the vibe was cozy. The servers were very nice. All of our food came out timely & the presentation was on point. I had the oxtail. It was very tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. I personally prefer just a bit more spice on my food. Overall, the experience was good.

I love the idea of bringing Trinidadian food to downtown Toronto! Before this opened up, I think…read moreMaracas in Kensington was the only other place. I didn't get to visit Trini Pot in person and got it delivered through Uber. I got the stew chicken with macaroni pie, callaloo and a side of coleslaw. When I reheated it, the smell was heavenly! I liked everything (chicken was well seasoned with so much flavour) but I hope they can make the macaroni pie cheesier and bolder in flavour. My pie didn't have much taste to it. I also got the curry chicken with rice and when I tasted it, it reminded me of curry back home in Barbados but just a little spicier. I don't know how else to describe it! Jamaican curry is quite different and I'm not a fan but this curry is a big Yes for me!

Best real authentic back home cooking.Amazing food and very clean and good portion.Always…read morefresh.Definetly worth trying.

Trish and I had supper Thursday evening at Island Foods. It was surprisingly busy for a cold and…read morerainy Thursday (most were take-outs). I had my usual ... a boneless chicken roti. Trish is vegan and had a veggie roti. Yum!

I was so sad and disappointed when their King West location closed. Thankfully they opened another…read morelocation in Queen West which is newer, cleaner and brighter. The food is a different story though, not the same as it used to be. The Boneless Chicken Roti was overcooked making the chicken dry and rubbery. There's not a lot of curried sauce inside the roti so you have to clearly tell them to put additional sauce. Spice level is also non-existent, even though you say medium there's no spice at all. Doubles (though not as good as ACR) are okay but smaller in size. You need two or more of these doubles in order to be filled up. Long lineups during lunch time so I try to come after 2 pm. During this time your order comes in fast, ready in 5 mins or less. Friendly and delightful service. Would probably still come back despite above inconsistent food quality since there's not a lot of authentic Trinidadian Roti in downtown Toronto.

Personally, I really enjoy salmon, but I feel neutral about lamb. Grilled salmon has a crispy…read moretexture on the surface, with a slight sweetness, while the skin is only lightly seared, keeping a soft touch that adds depth to its taste. The lamb curry is a bit tangy but acceptable, though it's somewhat disappointing with too many bones and not much value for the price. That said, the tangy-spicy dressing on the salad is definitely worth praising.

Any time I am in Toronto, Caribbean food is a must for me. And if it's Jamaican, all the better. I…read moretend to go outside of downtown for Jamaican dishes, but decided that while I was knocking about in the downtown area that I would stop by The Diner's Corner. I opted for the brunch buffet so that I could sample a few dishes. Having my paternal side of the family from Jamaica had already exposed me to lot of Jamaican staples, so I find it a better route to try several menu items rather than a fixed menu. I had brown stew chicken, ackee, saltfish, rundown, callalou, plantains, and a little bit of a lot else. My water glass stayed full and used plates were removed as soon as I went for more food. This was one of the first times that a cultural restaurant in the heart of downtown had authenticity in the dishes. It became apparent when I passed the kitchen and heard patois. Not that patois was an indication of genuine flavor, given some cultural restaurants will compromise flavor for certain palates, but an elder speaking it is an elder who will serve you food as it should taste.

ordered a weeknight take out dinner here last week. the food was fantastic: meat was moist,…read moreflavourful and tender. sides are plentiful and high quality. amazing value, delicious meal!

Wanted to try this place for a while now…read more The chicken soup was okay, just potatoes, carrots and dumpling. Curry goat was perfectly spiced and tasty. The roti was hard and chewy, disappointing. Cod fritters were probably day old and hardish with little fish and way too much pepper, could not eat and I'm a "spice girl". Not greasy though. Cole slaw and plantain were perfection. Expensive. Probably won't order again. Update: Just the one fish fritter was super hot, the rest were fine.

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.

Decided to re-visit this allwyns's location for delicious Jamaican food…read more Located in a small strip plaza, there's generally plenty of parking. Inside, it's a small operation. Not a lot of seating to eat so consider takeout. Food: Jerk chicken sandwich - the jerk chicken had good flavor though a slightly oversalted. The coleslaw was crunchy and sweet to contrast the chicken. The coco bun was decently soft though not the must fluffy. 4/5. Goat roti - really good flavor and tender goat. The roti itself is very soft yet holds up against the filling. Pretty good at deboning the goat meat for the roti though the owner usually warns that there could be bones still. Pretty huge roti. 5/5. Allwyns is one of my favorite places to get jerk chicken. Definitely recommend.

I tried 2 places for beef patties today. Here and "Island…read moreFoods Express" at Woodbine and Hwy 7. Look at my other review for them. To compare the two, I ordered a spicy beef patty and tested them for flakiness, crispness, and filling. First off price wise. It was cheaper here at $2.70 including tax. I found that this beef patty here at Allwyn's was flaky enough but lacked the crispness of the outside dough. As well the filling was too moist or soggy and it was translucent which was off putting. Also, the patty was lukewarm and not piping hot. I came here to try one and then maybe go back in and pick up a dozen. But From the one patty I had. It didn't warrant a purchase of a dozen to take home for future enjoyment. I must say the patty was not bad. However I found it was not the best one I have had in Toronto. I will pick Islands Express Foods for a beef patty in future visits. Recommendations, I suggest you try for yourself as this is a personal preference but I'll stick to some other locations for my beef patty fix.