As a Guyanese person, I am biased, very biased, totally biased, but I take pride in ordering here because the food is superb and you really get your money's worth. When I ordered roti, it came in a big portion, like two serving sizes for only three dollars, and it was so flaky and fluffy. I loved it. The rest of the food was great too and very well priced. You can order a small tea, and I got some mithai that was soft, airy, and just perfect. I really loved it. The whole experience had such a good feeling. Of course, I am biased, but the service was great and the atmosphere felt authentically Guyanese, which I love. I came here during Diwali, so it was a festive time full of good energy. I would definitely recommend visiting during a holiday, like Diwali or a Guyanese national celebration, when the vibe is especially joyful. read more

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Best Guyanese food in NYC. Home cooked and delicious. Customer service in point and the owner is so humble and kind.

I was very disappointed with my recent online order from Tropical Isle Roti Shop & Bakery. The aloo pie was thick and dried out, the fish cake was excessively oily, and the roti did not appear freshly made. Given that I spent over $200 on this order, the quality was unacceptable and did not reflect the price point. read more

Their food is always good. Anything you buy is seasoned well. If you don't like pepper I wouldn't go because most of the food have pepper. I love pepper so it doesn't bother me read more

I stop here on my way home at least once a week. Great Aloo pie and doubles at a fair price. It's hard to compete with the big name shop down the road . But this place is still really good. Be aware. Parking is tough but that's not their fault. read more

Thank you is the least I can say to Tropical Isles to show my appreciation for all you've done for my daughter's wedding. I've had 450 happy people who couldn't stop talking about how great the food was, I must say I'm very happy to choose Tropical Isles to catered my wedding, from the 7 curry to the delicious sweets, one family member who describe it as a grand slam. Tropical Isle went above and beyond to catered my wedding although it was in the state of New Jersey. I will highly recommend Tropical Isle for any catering large or small. read more

Thank you to tropical isle rotishop for this delivery of goodies straight from my home town.. NY it was a little bit of a wait but so totally worth it. Everything was fresh and tasty. Can't wait to order again. For anyone inside/ outside of NY area and looking to order pastries, bread and even roti please check them out they are the best. They ship Anywhere!!!!! Can't wait to order again. Now I can have the Taste of NY goodies delivered right to me read more

Tropical Isle - Coconut Buns, Plait Bread, Mithai, assorted box,Sweet Bread - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

It was fun to get back to Lefferts after so many years. The A train is dreary but fast. I have no new food insights; the doubles remain awesome, with an idea ratio of sweet and spicy. But I'm writing to suggest that years-old service gripes here shouldn't be a factor. The workers were great with me and with another customer who had more complex inquiries than my doubles-only order. read more

Tropical Isle - Doubles - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

Excellent food , hands down outstanding customer service, and yes, amazing ambiance. We were amazed with the staff as they were extremely busy but still remained calm and maintained excellent customer service with a sense of urgency. read more

Hassar curry (fish curry) second time having this dish and it did not disappoint. To be able to buy this dish from a restaurant is a treat because most people cooks this at home. Hard to cook this when cooking for one. Dish also comes with a boiled egg. It's really a treat and considered a delicacy in Guyana. read more

Tropical Isle - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

I was told about this place last week and I was super excited to try it. I went online and saw that the website was great. Menu was listed, delivery and pick up options were available. I got even more excited. I placed a big order for curb side pickup. The third party vendor for this was the company toast which I have had terrible luck with but I put the order in anyway. I placed the order at 1130 for a 130 pick up. I gave them an additional 30 mins. When I arrived, the app told me to click a link to indicate that I am here. I did so. I waited outside for 8-10 mins. Nothing. I went inside and asked about my order. They had no idea what I was talking about. I pulled the order up from my phone and the women read the order and looked at me. I asked if it was the right place. They said yes. But they did not get the order. I asked if they could prep the meal and bring it outside to my car since there is no parking in the area (another reason why I was excited about the curb side option.) I waited 35 mins. Went back inside. They said they had to get one more item. I asked for water. She said to grab one from the fridge. I confirmed that they'd bring it to my car. I was illegally parked and my kids were with me. I went back inside at the 45 min mark. The food was ready. I was told that she was waiting for me to come inside to pay the dollar for the water. My order came out to $90. I waited almost an additional hour for the food and she charged me the dollar for water. I was displeased with the service. I should have cancelled my order when I got there and they did not have it. The doubles were good. The aloo pie was dry. The roti skin was good. dhal was good. Corned mutton was good. The eggplant was bland. Curried potatoes were bland. The tandoor chicken was dry. I ordered a lot of food. Service was bad bad bad. I will not be returning. read more

Food was cold. I could not eat it. Patties were cold as well. Rice was stale at 4 in the afternoon. Service was terrible and someone in the store was cursing which was offputting. All the while they are shooting a commercial in the store and the camerawoman is in the way of customers. read more

I used to really love it here, but now it seems the service and food have gone down. It looks like new management and staff. The guy doesn't understand to get the tray before he serves you, then fills the container full of rice without asking if you want a whole tray of rice. A little chicken, a little channa, and it's $20. The food also didn't taste good. I had a five-star review on here before, but now I'm turned off. read more

I bought some things and it's amazing what their selling to customers. The only reason I stop here it's close to the train I don't live in queens.first of all customer service it's very poor,of all the things I bought only the caramel was fresh Eggball had shells and no sour Cakes was spoiled Hassar curry was not-fresh Cassava pone was not-fresh I wouldn't recommend this place to no one,and would never go back. There's a better spot just 1 minutes away on the same street. read more

Tropical Isle - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

Oh my god the chicken patties are the best! Not too much pastry and filled to the brim with ground chicken so moist not dry. The cassava balls and egg ball are delicious. Bake and saltfish, doubles are also my go to for me and my fellow Guyanese teachers. Customer service is quality so sweet and courteous. The morning conversations between the girls in the front is literally comedy!!! I love stopping there to get my breakfast and lunch!!! read more

Every piece of meat was pink. I couldn't eat it . . . . . . This was just unacceptable . . . .............. read more

Tropical Isle - Curry chicken - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

For typical good Guyanese food, just like they cook in Guyana. If you love spicy and Caribbean you'll love this place. read more

Tropical Isle - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

Been here a handful of times since I've gotten back to NY and bring a new friend everytime. Usual Buss up and doubles w everything. Haven't been disappointed yet, I'm pescatarian so I can only attest for a bit of the menu. Bake & Saltfish next! read more

Whenever I head to JFK or return from JFK, I always make it a point to stop here for some good Trinidadian food! Their food is super delicious and always on point from curry goat to oxtail. I especially love their roit because it is not oily like most places. Instead, it's chewy to the bite and always pipping hot. Their doubles is also not to miss. It's two flat fried dough smack in the middle with chickpea curry. The curry is a little sweet but balance off nicely with their hot sauce. As for as convenience, I like that they are right outside the Lefferts train station so you don't have to walk far. Let's just say if they were located right outside of my home station, I would be stopping by here everyday. Yup, it's that GOOD!!! read more

lots of fresh bread variety. Place is always clean. Decent doubles. Staff is nice and friendly.

As I was looking for a lunch to go I noticed this place sells doubles. I went in and asked the price. $2.50. I got two. I was asked if I wanted them with everything. I said yes. I'm not sure what everything included besides the normal chickpeas plus they put some hot and spicy sauce on it. I doubt anything else went on them. They were ready within 5 minutes. When I got to eat it the bread was soft similar to a Trinidadian buss up shut roti. The chickpea curry was flavorful even without the sauce. read more

Tropical Isle - 1 doubles - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

Where to get started? Let's talk about their food! Tropical Isle food are usually fresh most of the times, they tend to spoil faster due to mixing old food with new or the day old food to sell in the morning. Once brought food to carry for lunch around 8am by 12/1 pm my duck and goat curry was gone only thing I got good was the roti. Their cassava ball, egg ball are not daily fresh but only until it's finished, inspections dates not true! Only bread and pastries are fresh compared to majority. Staffs: Rude! Talks about other customers! Their is a manager name Jenny and a cashier Bobby-ji. The lady absolutely obnoxious with customers and other co workers. Yells at her co workers, let them do everything while she passes order and Bobby-ji rude man, curses customers and speak rude to staffs. The girls and boys should be sacred of how they speak like if they are not human! The owner: (I am usually there seldom for the bread) so I see him a lot, as a owner he doesn't treats his staff right which is disgusting to his business since they're the ones who is taking care of it when he's not around. Spoke to a young man the other day yelled on him I'm front of customers... that's just a low behavior could have done it in private sir. A young woman, probably new, over heard she trying to explain her manager taught her how to do a task, without listening to her yells while customers are in there. This is just embarrassing to see business owner train their managers to treat staff like him what an example. I don't advise people supporting this spot it might be convenient but it's just a sinful shame of class on the owner and how he wants his business to be reflected. Treat your staffs better Danny saab and maybe you wouldn't be changing them so much. read more

I give it 2 stars only bcuz the cashier was rude. But overall the food are delicious. I had the duck curry which was $15. It be great if they had all their menus up with their prices. read more

Tropical Isle - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

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First time here and the food was phenomenal! I had chicken gizzard curry & it was the best. Service was great no complaints. Ambiance good however there's lots of homeless drunks inside of this beautiful establishment. read more

Located on a busy intersection in Richmond Hill, Queens surrounded by many Roti Shops and West Indian cuisine. After trying mostly all the Roti Shops in the neighborhood I grew up in, Tropical Isle takes the spot for my Fav. Everything is fresh and delicious. Menu offers different options than most surrounding Roti Shops, restaurant is very clean, organized and well displayed. Staff was pleasant and prompt to help(which is rare in the West Indian culture) extra points in my books for the hospitality. I usually order boneless chicken curry and dhal purri with fresh baked pastries and they also sell freshly made bara which is the only place I know that sell in the area. Will definitely be back. Some pointers for the owners, have staff check all notes on online orders(GrubHub, UberEats) and under cooking noodles slightly more to be al dente would be ideal, however West Indians aren't used to that. Please keep up the hospitality to stand apart from the competition. read more

I got 3 meals off an app called too good to go. I got beef hash, rice and mixed vegetables, and rice and beans. Everything was gray and gross looking, also when they gave me the food it was just sitting out for god knows how long. Also saw silverfish crawling across the floor at the entrance. The beef hash made my brother sick. read more

First time I ever came here was about a month ago, seemed like a nice place . Growing up in a Trinidadian house hold I was excited to try this place out . I placed my order and the woman behind the counter seemed to have major attitude about something but I didn't know why, when I proceeded to give her my card she seemed even more annoyed. 10 dollar minimum she barked at me. So I added other items to my order because I didn't have cash on me. I got my food and left . It's about 5 am right now, I decided to give them another chance. I walked into the same woman arguing with others that worked there . They looked at me and continued . Stayed other 5 min , hoping to place my order. Completely ignored me. I finally left. I won't be back. read more

Great food, good service! I like how you can see their menu options, so you know what it is before you actually order it. Their mac and cheese and their chickpeas is really good (and cheap too!!!). What made me come back tho was the delicious salara, the red coconut roll they got up front that is simply sensational. I still have to try the roti here I would give them five stars, but their aloo pies aren't the best read more

This place gets an extra star just because of how friendly the staff was here! Get the doubles! Only a $1, but they're packed with delicious flavor! Got the stewed oxtail and vegetable rice, it was ok, but fell short of amazing. I would definitely come back for the doubles though! read more

Tropical Isle - Their doubles are worth checking out. Only $1 and they are packed with flavor! - Halal Near Me - Ozone Park, New York

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This is by far the worst place I've ever been to. Every morning when I wake up and see that this restaurant is still open, a part of me dies. The staff are rude and snarky and always have that pretentious attitude that makes you want to walk out the second you get there. Also, if that wasn't bad enough, I got food poisoning from eating their doubles and had the worst stomach pain of my life. I don't even remember how many times I threw up that day. It took me 3 days to fully recover from that monstrosity they have the nerve to call food. Don't let their colorful lit up 'Tropical Isle' sign fool you. There's nothing colorful about this place. read more

When I walked in this place I got major attitude from all the women working. I don't know if it was because I was white or something. I ordered an aloo pie with curried shrimp and they gave me channa. I'm very disappointed because I love West Indian food. I've been cooking Guyanese food for 3 years now. They didn't treat me with respect at all.......on to the next roti shop. If anything come here to buy butter flap and tennis roll. read more

Damn man the food is good, the staff is friendly, but the have a B rating from the Dept of Health! They need to fix that ASAP before they get shut down. Be afraid Sonny's once they get the rating fixed. And a jam packed one dollar double! read more

I understand rent is expensive, but the food is way over priced. The quality and quantity is not worth the price. I can the same thing cheaper down the the block. read more

Very friendly service, and the food is clean and tastes great! Their MacnCheese is the best! It's also relatively cheap and convenient. Check it out read more