So delicious! Perfect spot in Rahway if you want some spicy food the lady that works here is super…read moresweet and attentive. I've had the curry goat roti, curry chicken, jerk chicken and she let me try the red pea soup and it was ALL AMAZING. Very authentic tasting West Indian food unlike other places that water it down for Americans. there isn't really any good place to get spicy good Caribbean food in town so this is perfect. The restarant is bright, colourful and clean and cozy. There's good seating here also for a big family. Definitely my go to spot when I'm in need of some good hearty food.

For dinner we decided on this place. My hubby and I love Caribbean food. There were two people…read moredining in together when I arrived . No one to greet me at the counter . I stood there for 5 minutes before a lady from the back waved as if she'll be out shortly . After standing there 15 more minutes, I tapped the bell on the counter . She came out a few minutes later . I ordered my usual which is curry chicken ,rice and plantains. As I waited, waited and waited I noticed how hot is was in the restaurant. I began to perspire . Clearly there weren't any AC on. A customer arrived and based on his conversation with a gentlemen that came in later ( appear to be one of the owners) he's a regular. He asked for some cake and the employee/ owner told him they were out of cake. The customer proceeded to tell him he comes in every week and there's never any cake. The employee/owner said he'd get it next time . He seemed very nonchalant about the fact his customer is loyal and he never makes sure the cake is available. Keep in mind I'm still waiting on my food . It's been over 30 minutes waiting in this hot box. After about an hour wait the food was finally ready . No one never said how long it would be. Nor did anyone apologize for the wait or offer any drinks since it was actually hotter inside than outside. The food was packed tightly in a black tray with a clear lid. It was so packed I had to eat it over a big towel in my hotel room to prevent spillage on the bed. After the long hot wait, without any water , the food was bland. I didn't realize that salad had been squeezed inside the plate as well. I will never return . It's too hot there and the wait is too long . Especially since I was the only person in line . I gave them 2 stars because I was given a sufficient amount of food. Although I really think the plate was too small for that much food.

Finally made my way to Tap Tap. It's a beautiful restaurant. I felt right at home as soon as I…read morewalked in. The menu seemed limited and they didn't have the passion fruit juice or offered any other natural juices so I opted for a water. I also ordered the Lalo which wasn't in the list of menu items I was given. If you're coming here for the first time I would just verbally ask for the items you're looking for because most items weren't written out. The Lalo was delicious and tasted authentic. ~$23. The presentation was also beauBe mindful the food does take a while to come out so don't come here in a hurry. Overall I'd be back. I'm impressed with quality and ambiance of the restaurant.

Excellent food! I'm also happy they're open late. I wanted to end my long night with some Haitian…read morefood and found this place! I got takeout and the ordering process was very efficient and smooth. It was a Friday night so the restaurant turned into a nice lounge scene. Though I was only in there for a few moments to pick up my order, I really wanted to stay for the vibes lol the music was good and everyone was dancing and having fun. I love that it wasn't to crowded, it was a nice low key place and they told me that it's like that every Friday night. I will be returning for the food and maybe also a nice weekend night with my friends. Thank you Tap Tap!

I love jamaican food so it's nice that I don't have to travel all the way back to Brooklyn just to…read moreget some. The platters are pretty hefty and I always end up having leftovers. The oxtail is tender, the curry chicken is flavorful, and the mac and cheese is pretty good too. There's only street parking, but I don't mind it because i'm typically in and out unless there's a line. If you're looking to get a beef patty or another specific food, I recommend to call ahead of time and check if they've run out or not. It's more of a take out place so it's small inside, but that's ok because I'd rather enjoy the food at home anyway.

The food is good and fresh. The only thing I don't like is that you have to call in advance for…read moreseafood dishes. At least 30 mins to an hour which isn't bad but when you want something right away, the wait seems like a lot. Other than that, flavorful dishes, pleasant staff. No complaints!

This spot has not disappointed Come hungry because serving…read moresizes are large and they are happy to serve you I've been coming here for many years and I'm surprised I haven't written a review before Start with the chicha morada drink it's a little bit sweet. I love the Hugo's Classico that comes with fried seafood and ceviche along with leche de Tigre that's very sour but in the best of ways The lomo saltado is delicious And so is they're arroz chaufa which you can choose the protein type (shrimp, chicken, beef or mix))

This was our second time eating here. The first time, we dined in the storefront section, which is…read morevery bare-bones with just a few tables. Even so, the food and service were great. Recently, we discovered that there's a much larger part of the restaurant in the back, accessible through the alley off the main street via the rear parking lot. The space is decorated with Peruvian art and vibrant colors. To start, we ordered anticuchos (grilled beef heart skewers). The marinade is packed with delicious. I honestly thought I was eating steak. I ordered the chupe de camarones (shrimp chowder soup). I cannot stress enough how big this bowl of soup is. They do not skimp on the shrimp! It's probably one of the best chupes I've ever had. I ended up taking a large container of it home. Likewise, my partner ordered the chaufa mixto (Peruvian fried rice with chicken, steak, and shrimp). Always ask for the green sauce, absolutely delicious! Just like with my soup, he also had plenty of leftovers. To wash it all down, we ordered chicha (a purple corn drink), which was so good. This place is known for its rotisserie chicken, so we ordered a half chicken to go for the following day. I understand why it's everyone's go-to here, juicy and flavorful. We don't live nearby, but the food, friendly service, and generous portions of delicious dishes make it well worth the trip.

I am pleased to say that my hunt for delicious Jamaican cuisine worth its weight is finally over! I…read moreappreciate Yelp even more for introducing me to this gem of a place. They've been open roughly 6 months, so I do not feel like I've been missing out for too long. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and thankfully not a long wait. I ordered the curry chicken w/cabbage and rice & peas. The curry was flavorful and finger-licking good, falling off of the bone; although some of my peas were rock hard but other than that the rice & peas were delicious, too. The cabbage was sooo good!!! I could have used a tad more, but I chocked that up to personal preference - i LOVE cabbage! I guess I was so mesmerized by the inviting aroma that I forgot to take a picture of my food (which usually never happens), but take my word... the container was empty. The menu has plenty to offer and I am looking forward to trying the jerk chicken next time - which is made on the grill (not the oven). I also loved the decor and art on the walls. Great food and the service is what won me over completely. While waiting for my order, I met the cook and chatted with the owner, Maxine, who is extremely personable and polite. I could have talked to her about quality food and quality customer service all day. It's nice to converse with owners of establishments who just 'get it'. The professionalism here is on point. And make no mistake about it, she reads all reviews and takes all feedback into consideration. There's also a very nice outdoor space with seating and live music. I will definitely be back! 5 stars earned and well-deserved!

This place is trash over priced and food is wack bro tried to charge me 32$ for a large jerk…read morechicken and festival wid plantain no rice 4 lil festival and lil bit chicken that ain't even bussin out the plate I told him go suck out

There is barely anything a vegetarian can have here. The food is decent quality, but you should…read morelike pork or seafood to fully enjoy the fare. The ambience is cool and appealing, the music was a little loud, especially during the DJ party. The furnishing is warm. The place has been redone by new ownership (2026). The service was inconsistent at best. Be prepared, they don't serve tap water, just expensive fancy bottled water. The food came out to us with deffering amonts of delay, and they entirely forgot about one of the people's order twice, even after reminding them. On the 3rd time the waiter completely washed their hands of it and claimed ignorance about the placed order, then informed us they did not have the ordered item. When we wanted to replace the order they told us the kitchen was now closed. The person remained hungry since they couldn't eat any of the other foods people ordered. Normally I would give a place the benefit of the doubt, and write it of to being busy, but this was not good!

Grabbed lunch here with a friend. My 1st time here. Large venue with more of an old school…read morerestaurant vibe, than a "Cuban" theme/vibe. It has a separate restaurant and bar area. We sat at the bar. Service was friendly & attentive, food wait times were respectable. Metered street parking on a street that can be tricky to get parking. We had the Cubano Cuban, Beef empanadas, & Coconut shrimp. I also had the 'Renegade' drink. The renegade was really good, I enjoyed the empanadas and their sauce. I wasn't a fan of the coconut shrimps sauce, it was too runny, not solid consistency at all. The shrimp itself didn't contribute much, so the sauce was what needed to bring it home. The Cuban was flavorful, but we both agreed that the pork was dry. I'd give them another shot if invited, but I wouldn't go back on my own. Grades: Cubano Cuban: C Beef Empanadas: A Coconut Shrimp: B- Renegade:A

I have absolutely very Colombian heritage, however, I would be proud to have this my family…read moreheritage food flavors! I was treated very, very well in helping me choose today's lunch special selection. Everything was outstanding; a nice portion of pork, ribs, yellow, rice, and beans, and as other reviewers stated the empanadas must tried! Plenty of leftover go home. I also had the plantains plus a sugar cane drink with lime that was outstanding.

While shopping at the nearby Animal Crackers I saw Mana across the street and decided to drop in to…read moregrab lunch to go. Mana is a nice space with a huge mural painted on one wall with several tables spread out in the restaurant with a comfortable distance between them. To the right is the counter where you order and pay. The restaurant is clean and welcoming and I would have been happy to dine in had I not been running errands. The food is mostly laid out on a steam table behind the counter. I saw different kinds of chicken, pernil, potato salad, green salad, empenadas and more. I wound up ordering yellow rice with black beans and a baked chicken leg. I also ordered a side of Maduros and a chicken empanada. Here's how I found everything (keeping in mind I took it home to reheat before I ate it): Chicken Empanada Unlike most empanadas I get nowadays, this one seemed to have been fried, with a crispy, yellow outer shell. The crunch was fantastic and I really liked the flavor. The chicken inside was super tasty and I immediately wished I had ordered another of these. Maduros I LOVE a good plantain but they are surprisingly hard to find. I would say if I go to five restaurants with them perhaps only two will have really good ones. Maduros should have a nice chewiness, maybe even a bit of caramelization on the outside with a wonderfully sweet flavor. I am happy to report that Mana has exactly this and it was great! Chicken & Rice with Beans The rice with beans were good and had some veggies mixed in. I've had better and I've had worse, so this falls straight in "B" territory. The chicken was the same - tasty, well cooked, moist but the flavor was average. Flavor-wise this is a good dish (not amazing). That said, the *serving size* was tremendous and there was enough rice for me to have over two meals and for that it deserves high marks! I really enjoyed the food from Mana. Sure it's not the best ever, but it was good and priced reasonably. I'd definitely go again.

We went inside and placed a takeout order it was around 7 pm on a Friday and the place was empty…read moreexcept for two couples sitting at two tables. There was one man waiting for his order. 1st red flag. The place was dark and dingy looking, 2nd red flag. We ordered real basic 1/2 rotisserie chicken with rice and peas, my husband ordered 1/2 chicken with yellow rice and red beans. The chicken was so hard and dry that I almost choked swallowing it! It had no taste and neither did the beans and rice. They were dry as well, rice was overly sticky, nothing 'traditional' about the food. I may not be latino but I have eaten enough Latin dishes to know what's traditional and what's not, and this place IS NOT. Don't bother going here if you want, at the least, good tasting, authentic Dominican food that is prepared well!

I love the food. I usually get a whole chicken with yellow rice and peas. The yuca is amazing…read more Empanadas are so good. The sauces have so much flavor. Desserts are made perfectly.