Excellent Trini food and very nice service. Roti was delicious and fresh. Best Trini food I've…read morefound in New Jersey

As a former Brooklyn resident now living in Northern NJ, I've been looking for a good spot for…read moreTrinidadian food since moving to NJ and I think I have found it. We had a large order of doubles, roti, pholourie and pumpkin and everything was good. We will be back!

Had a feeling for roti today and the shop that I wanted to try was closed on Sundays, so I found…read morethis one online. I popped in and ordered a goat, roti wrapped with tamarin sauce. I will say it is a massive undertaking. You cannot eat it in one sitting it is packed with meat and potatoes, and it is delicious. The customer service was good. It is a takeout spot very conveniently located. Definitely check them out.

I'm always on the hunt for great Trinidadian food, so I was happy to learn of Ali's Roti Shop. I…read morewas in the neighborhood and stopped in to order the classic doubles, shrimp doubles, and pholorie. I had to travel for a bit before I could try everything, but even then everything was fantastic. And the prices were so affordable and the service was friendly and quick. My favorite was the classic doubles. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in town.

If you are looking for food full of different flavor profiles and a different take on traditional…read moredishes this is the right place. I ordered the Oxtail sushi, salmon roll (sushi) and buss up shop Roti . It came with roti, curry chick peas and I ordered a side of mango chutney . Was so flavorful. It is a family ran Establishment so you have to have sone patience with the service.

UPDATE - AUGUST 2024 - My wife and I have continued to give business to Island Cho (with in-person…read morevisits and take-out orders) a number of times since our first visit and review. We continued to give them glowing reviews and recommend them to a number of our friends and colleagues. Last week, my wife's family was visiting us from out-of-town. We wanted to take them all out for a nice dinner and thought that we would surprise them with a visit to Island Cho. We really hyped up the restaurant to them and told them that they would love the food. We arrived a little bit before 6:00pm. We were seated right away and there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant. After we had all looked over the menu, our orders were taken. So far, nothing unusual. Our drinks/water were not delivered to the table soon after we ordered. We thought this was a little unusual and that perhaps they would be brought out when the food came out. The drinks arrived to our table about a half hour after we ordered, but the food did not follow. We noticed another family came in and were seated around this time. After a short while, they looked visibly upset and got up and left with no explanation. My two young children were very hungry and we were doing our best to keep them occupied. My wife's family asked us if the food normally takes this long, to which we replied, "No, it's very unusual." Nearly an hour after we ordered, the owner/server brought the "Caribbean Wings" (one of our favorite appetizers) to the table. We thought that the rest of the food would be coming shortly after, but before we knew it the wings were gone and we were waiting once again. At this point we debated just paying for the drinks/wings and leaving, but then we would have to find a new restaurant to wait at. We decided to just cut our losses and continue waiting. We also attempted to ask someone how much longer the wait would be, but no one was even at the front counter anymore. Approximately an hour and a half after ordering, the owner returned and said that the rest of the food would be brought out in "five minutes". We brought up that we had two young children who were very hungry and asked why the wait was so long. He informed us that there was only one person working in the kitchen and then he sped away. The owner eventually returned with the food, but only two plates. It was another 5-10 minutes before any other plates were brought out. My wife told the owner, "We're still waiting for my older son's meal and you still haven't brought out the Shrimp Wontons that we ordered." The owner informed us that the aforementioned wontons would not be coming out because they were out of them. My wife asked why we weren't informed of that when we first ordered them. He replied, "We didn't realize until we were about to make them." My poor son sadly kept on saying, "Where's my plate? Where's mine? I'm so hungry." He eventually received his food, but at this point he was so tired that he couldn't even finish it. We decided to just cut our losses, finish the food that was brought out to us, and then settle the bill. The whole experience was well over two hours and we were leaving well past our sons' bedtimes. My wife and I took our sons out to the car while my sister-in-law settled the bill for us. When she came out, she told us that the owners informed her that none of their kitchen workers showed up due to bad communication, etc. She also said that they didn't exactly apologize for our poor experience but rather gave a long list of excuses. My wife and I were SO EMBARRASSED for hyping up Island Cho to our family. We realize that the restaurant industry is not an easy one and that problems arise at the drop of a hat. That being said, we feel that the owners of Island Cho handled this bad situation VERY POORLY. The least that they could have done was give us a heads up when we first arrived. "Hey, we're very sorry but we are short-staffed tonight. You can stay if you wish but it's going to be a long wait," or , "We're very sorry but due to unforeseen circumstances we're unable to accommodate your party." Nope, we received no warning at all. They deducted the items that we didn't receive, but there was no apology or any sort of discount for our poor experience. Although the food was just as delicious as it had been on previous experiences, it was just a little bit too little and too late. After getting home, we found that several patrons have shared similar experiences to ours over the past six months or so and voiced them on both Yelp and Google. We don't see how Island Cho can continue as a business much longer if this sort of bad service and bad management persists. Although we love supporting local businesses (especially family-owned), we cannot in good conscience continue to recommend and support Island Cho. We will NOT be returning again.

My new favorite food - doubles! I see what the hype is about and I'll be buying a few doubles to…read moretake home next time. The shop is steady busy with takeout orders and the occasional folks (like me) who wanted to sit and enjoy my first doubles there. They only have two tables and chairs. Most people order to go. You may order at the kiosk and wait for your number to be called when it is ready to pick up. The kiosk is good because it easily shows all the sauces you may add to your doubles and the variety of other things like drinks, etc you may order. There is also the option to get in line and place your oder. You can watch the assembly line of workers quickly making food. Then check out with the cashier. They sell lots of different cakes, breads, nuts, and drinks too. I was a little overwhelmed on what to order, but a nice employee helped me out. I showed him what I was trying to order and asked for suggestions. Thanks to him I had the best doubles! Added tamarind sauce, mango chutney, and the benny sauce. The perfect vegetarian meal for $2.50! It is made of roti (flatbread), curried chickpeas, and topped with the sauces. Then rolled up to make a sandwich. So flavorful! I wasn't too sure which drink to get as I wasn't sure what they all tasted like. Chose the Seamoss drink, which is a mix of milk, seams, nutmeg, and some spices. Milky and not overly sweet. This was good. Maybe next time I'll get sorrel, which is hibiscus. They said the peanut drink is good too. Ordered Pholourie with tamarind sauce. These are fried savory dough balls. I couldn't resist getting a sweet treat. So, I randomly picked the salara bread, which looks like a cinnamon swirl bread slice. It is actually stuffed with shredded coconut that is colored red and tastes like cherry. Pretty good and not overly sweet. Definitely add this place to your list of eats in Queens. It is a trek from the city, but so good! Also, nice that it is a little bit away from the loud busy part of Liberty Ave in Richmond Hill. This is about a 15-20 min walk from there on Lefferts Blvd. Restroom available.

If you're craving authentic Trinidadian food, Trinciti Roti Shop is a must-visit. The curry goat…read morewas outstanding--tender, juicy, and packed with rich Caribbean spices. Every bite was full of flavor, and the meat practically fell off the bone. The doubles were just as impressive. The bara was soft and fresh, the channa was perfectly seasoned, and the tamarind and pepper sauces brought everything together with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. The portions are generous, the food is fresh, and the flavors taste just like homemade Trini cooking. Whether you're a longtime fan of Trinidadian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Trinciti delivers every time. Highly recommended!

We love Doubles, meat eaters and vegans included; it's the only place to eat in Amagansett! My fave…read moreis the Freddie Bowl. It has their faves-the chickpeas and rice and peas (kidney beans,) salad AND stewed pumpkin! I think I'll try to make the rice at home but cannot say I've seen stewed pumpkin anywhere and cannot imagine how to make it to the perfection Doubles does! The people working there make sure your food is fresh & delicious. There's a few seats inside and lots of picnic benches outside where families and others meet and mingle. We've seen the backgammon club there too! If these seats run out, grab a blanket and sit in the lawn! There's an ice cream bar in the back as well if dessert's desired. A perfect summer experience that's relatively affordable at $20 a dish; the only problem is you might want more than one dish! Please consider traveling with your own silverware in case you also get a bowl vs a roti; it's better than eating with a plastic fork that can find a way into the beautiful ocean that we must do our part to keep clean. Happy summer!

went to Doubles in Sag. ordered a side of fries and they were awful! had the same thing in…read moreAmagansett the week before and they were awesome! what's up with that?

I have heared great reviews about this food truck, I just came out of BJ's and decided to stop by…read more They did not open yet but a line started to form so it gave me time to decided what I wanted to try. The line moves quickly I ordered doubles (only one) with cucumber. It was really good I should have purchased two. Alot of flavor not to spicy. Great customer service I will definitely order again.

Found the big truck around the walmart parking lot. Food was…read morequick. The doubles were great. I also got the bake and shark. That was alright . I like the one I buy on liberty ave more. Unfortunately I really hate green acres mall and the traffic around that area, so I'd have to be really craving the food to go back.

Really love the curry goat and chicken! The value is pretty good for the portions you get. Also…read morelove the jerk chicken patties.

Found my new go-to place for delicious Jamaican food. Had jerk chicken with rice and beans and…read morecabbage. Got medium size portion for dinner, and was full. The chicken was soo good!! Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Great friendly service! Easy to get to, right off the highway.

Unreal oxtail, rice and beans, and doubles!!! The juiciest, most-tender oxtail that falls off the…read morebone, and the doubles are spicy, zesty, and sweet, cannot get enough! This much-loved Trinidadian spot just opened this new location in White Plains. They started as a food truck in Westchester that grew such a following, they opened a cafe in Bedford, and now opened this larger location with lots of booth seating and their signature dishes. We'll miss them in Bedford but know they'll do great in White Plains. Can't wait to come back already. 5 stars!!!!

Excellent chicken curry and roti. Very flavorful although…read moreportion size was on the small side.