Some restaurants serve food. Others serve memories…read more For me, Joy's Roti Delight isn't just the best Trinidadian restaurant in Broward County--it's a place that's been part of my life for years. I've been eating there since they were in their original location connected to Lauderhill Mall, and no matter how many restaurants I've visited as a chef, Joy's has always felt like home. Walk through the front door and you'll see the large photo of Mr. Vishwanath "Joy" Sawh. That picture is more than decoration--it's a reminder of the man whose kindness and passion built a place that has fed generations of South Floridians. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to meet him. He was genuinely one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. And the food? Simply outstanding. Their doubles are, in my opinion, the best in Broward--soft, fresh, perfectly balanced, and packed with authentic Trinidadian flavor. It's no surprise they're one of the dishes people rave about over and over in public reviews. The curry goat is tender and deeply seasoned. The curry chicken is rich and comforting. The curry duck is phenomenal. The stew chicken tastes like it came straight from a family kitchen. Pair any of them with their flavorful rice and peas, curry potatoes, or curry chickpeas, and you understand why Joy's has built such a loyal following over the years. But believe it or not... my favorite side is the pumpkin. Funny enough, I used to never eat pumpkin. Mr. Joy himself convinced me to give it a chance, telling me how good it was for me. If you know what I mean I finally listened--and I've been hooked ever since. It's funny how the smallest conversations can stay with you forever. Don't leave without trying their homemade pepper sauce either. It brings just the right amount of heat while letting the flavors of the food shine. As an Executive Chef who's fortunate enough to eat at restaurants across South Florida, I know great food when I taste it. But what separates Joy's isn't just the cooking--it's the heart behind it. The recipes, the consistency, the culture, and the people have made this place a landmark for Trinidadian cuisine. Rest in peace, Mr. Vishwanath "Joy" Sawh. Thank you for the meals, the conversations, and the legacy you've left behind. Your name still brings people together around a table, and that's one of the greatest accomplishments anyone in the restaurant business could ever hope for. Some legacies are written in history books. Yours is written in every plate that comes out of that kitchen.

A disappointing experience…read more.. Joy's has been around for a long time. I hadn't been there in a couple of years and retuned for a pick up order.... Parking: easy and plentiful as it is in a secluded area of the Lauderhill Mall parking lot. Drinks: They have decent bar and traditional caribbean drinks Food: this is where they fell down. We got two curry goat rotis and they were honestly awful. Why? Because they were full of bones, had zero flavor and had way too much roti. There were a million layers of roti and just a little goat. The goat didn't even have a distinct curry flavor. It was also tough and not soft - they certainly needed to cook it longer. It was AWFUL! Service: another area where they fall down. It is a bit chaotic waiting in line to order and pick up but that is fine. What is awful is that you can't trust their timing. They told us our order would be ready in 15 minutes...it took 40 minutes. They didn't apologize either - I suppose because that is their norm. Atmosphere/vibe: great if you want a loud, casual vibe. No need to get dressed up here. Age group:All Return: Never. Not ever.

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.

Holy smokes, what's up with the bad attitudes? I wanted to like this place but upon my return it…read morewas day and night, eye rolling? lol Now you know this is utter disrespect. I witnessed customers asking questions and the cashier and servers were highly bothered. Then my bake and shark was stale. Doubles oily. Treat your customers with respect.

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!

I love this place, feels like home and highly recommend coming here. The staffs is amazing.read more

Happen to look this place up online. Called in a pick order for a goat wrap roti and a chicken roti…read moreunwrapped. When we got there it was a short wait. We also order a side of pumpkin. They wrapped both of the roti by mistake and offered a complimentary drink in place. The service was friendly there were a couple guys sitting at the counter. The place is not the nicest and I would not sit to dine. When we got home and tried the roti it was very tasty, one of the best seasoned. I would like to try the roti skin without the meat inside to see how much split peas in inside and how well seasoned it would be. The pumpkin was too sweet like they added sugar and it had no garlic or cumin, so that I would not get again. It's called Naz Roti online. I would definitely come back to try the aloo pies and another roti.

Real authentic guyanese food, rice and peas isnt just rice and peas, theres flavor to it...the…read morepolouri is reallllly nice...this is coming from a guyanese man who has a family of cooks, service was good.

Had the Curry Shrimp roti sandwich. De-lish!!! The flavor was exactly as I expected. Also took home…read morethe spinach roti and the Jerk chicken with veg fried rice. Can wait for dinner!!! Price is good for the amount of food. If you like good food at a low key down to earth spot this is a must try.

I ordered ahead for takeout during lunch hour on a Thursday. The food took about 25 minutes to come…read moreout, and the quality reflects the wait time. The portions? Generous. (More than enough for 2 people, trust). The flavor? Excellent. The boneless curried chicken was juicy as they use chicken thighs and the spices were wonderfully balanced. The spicy pepper sauce they use adds a nice heat to the dish. I ordered the spicy pepper sauce on the side so I could adjust to my liking. The menu says the dish comes with aloo (curried potatoes) but I didn't taste any in the dish. This addition would have taken it over the top for me. Now, the double? The belle of the ball, the star of the show. One of the best I've had. So affordable too at only $3.50 My perfect bite was the curried chicken, rice, the zucchini side (I think it was zucchini lol), and a bite of the double. Will come back again to try some other dishes, including the lunch specials!

This was one of the best doubles I had in a long time. It's was so fresh. The bara was perfect. I…read morewish this location was near my home in south Florida.

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!

Went here for lunch after a few appointments. Place was much larger than expected; plenty of…read moreseating to host a large party. Soca music was playing while the tv's were on a soccer game. In the back near the counter was full bar sitting area. The young man that placed my order was very polite and patient as I ordered for the first time. I ordered a goat, a conch and a regular double along with a bake and salt fish. Everything came out hot and fresh. I decided to have a few bites before I left and was given a plate and utensils with the WiFi code. I sat with some of the regulars jamming to the music on my laptop and before you know it an hour had passed. Everything was amazing; full of flavor and just enough spice . If I had to pick a favorite it was the bake and salt fish. I'll be back to I try an actual meal next time because if this is what they put together for simple quick bites I can only imagine an actual meal.

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.

The roti was flavorful but the only thing they add to it is potatoes and a protein. I asked for…read moreTamarind sauce and they only gave me a small container for two large rotis. The price was expensive for them to not give enough sauce and only add potatoes. I would try another roti shop.