Food is always amazing here, pre or during covid!! Went there in October and they kept strict rules on how many ppl can enter the store and spacing when inside. All staff were wearing masks. I always order their doubles (non-spicy), shrimp doubles, oxtail meal with rice, potatoes and spinach. Curry is excellent!!! But be careful, it's very messy and sauce spills even in the bag so ask for extra sauce!! read more

Ate a chicken roti beneath a blooming magnolia on a Spring day. Cherish the rotis, cherish the doubles.

At first glance, you might mistake this place to serve hot pot ("De Hot Pot") yet it couldn't be farther from it. When walking into DHP, the line might be wrapping around the room with hungry locales who know the Trinidadian dishes and names. I so much knew one item from the menu. The standard fare is simple: Roti (wrapped) doubles, or stews (separate). All dishes come with channa (rich, savory chickpea stew) and potatoes(seasoned, slightly mashed) except for doubles(just channa). Def recommend ordering "doubles with everything" which is a regular double loaded up with smacktastic seasonings of taramind and fried shallots. IMHO you're missing out if you decline their recommendations. Srsly tho the most amazing thing is you can get 2 doubles and a drink for $5. NWTS for cheap fastfood . read more

I had a roti with chana (chickpeas) and hot pepper sauce and it was very good. The roti skin is much better than others I've had, with the perfect consistency (not too stiff and not too thin, just right) and the chickpeas were very flavorful and fresh. I also asked for some hot pepper sauce in my roti and boy, was that yummy! It was deliciously flavored with hot, fruity Scotch bonnets and added the PERFECT kick to my roti! There isn't much space to eat at De Hot Pot, just two to four tables with a couple of seats at each table. Though my companions and I ate there, most people just did takeout. De Hot Pot is cash only. read more

Sooooo good!! My absolute favorite are the doubles - I always add spinach to the chana as well. Delicious! I love the roti as well. Have come here for many years. The quality of the food has always been excellent, and the service is great too. Plus: it's a Black-owned business, which I want to support as much as possible. Can't lose with this one! read more

I didn't like the food. The curry was watery and tasted like pumpkin which I don't like. Maybe they used the same spoon idk. Curry didn't have much taste either. Customer service wasn't the best. That all seem like they have an attitude. read more

I don't think that I have had comparable doubles anywhere. I've gone super frequently, the price is excellent the folks inside are very pleasant read more

They get 2 1/2 stars from me decided not to make the Roti myself usually go in and just buy the skin that place is good for doubles hot pepper sauce they put on Tamron sauce I really don't mess with the rotini I was just too tired to make my own so I asked for potato and Channa A.k.a. chickpeas Had no flavor no real seasoning except for the hot pepper told him to put on it I didnt Curry my shrimp It did not helpAnd I was very shocked how small the rotini have gotten they used to be bigto be so two people can eat it The curry mango was delicious can't go wrong with that well I go back I have something else now I'm just gonna stick with the doubles and get my skins and make it myself.And I'll learn how to make the Curry Mango myself to I don't have to eat seed or just the skin read more

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THEY GOT THE BEST DOUBLES , taste like authentic Trini doubles , taste just like back home ! But theirs a con ya could of got 5 stars but ya open when ever you guys feel like it , you don't go off the hours you say online smh read more

The best Roti Spot in Brooklyn, the closest to take out restaurant to Trinidad. I do not order from any place else in Brooklyn, I travel from Canarsie to get my Dhalpuri, Buss up, and doubles. I have tried many others in Bklyn, and their doubles are too thick (looks like fried bake) instead of the thin flat dough. When I am travelling to Florida, I make sure and get my order in to take with me because my family can't wait to get it. DE HOT POT is a MUST MUST MUST try. Oh!! I forgot please have cash, they do not take CC. read more

Believe the hype...the rotis are as good as the lines and reviews will have you think...the doubles are too (they were a little wet for my liking, but delicious). The roti skin was as close to perfection as you can get! Next time, I'll pay more for the boneless chicken roti bc the regular had way too many. Sucks they only take cash (there's an ATM near).. read more

A neighborhood gem, 100% While the spot might not seem like much from the outside, this place is in a league of its own. Every item on the menu I've ever had has been packed with so much flavor, no wonder the line is constantly out the door. On top of that, it's one of the cheapest lunches in the neighborhood. Two doubles runs me $3 and I'm good to go. Definitely recommend. read more

I really was going to be generous and give this place 4 stars but the strand of hair in my food made that impossible. More on that later....... Ms. Solomon was a family friend who hailed from some faraway place where they taught her to make magical roti breads. I have scoured the lands for any place that could come close to such greatness but I feel the recipe and secrets may have died with her. Despite living in Brooklyn and being in the general proximity to many places that boast the "best" roti, I have been disappointed and left overwhelmed time and time again. No flavor, too dry, or the roti was just very crumbly; I would have to console myself with the occasional order of Golden Krust at my own peril. Enter 'Da Hot Pot'. I looked over the reviews and at the pictures and grew excited, could it be? I made a trek over there on my day off and almost walked past this unassuming place. Just like other reviews said there was a line and damn near everyone wanted doubles so we had to wait. I wasn't exactly sure what a double was but when in Rome...... so dammit I waited with everyone else and ordered 2 of them. I also ordered a chicken roti and observed when the woman made one or two small scoops of chicken into the large roti bread, this looked to me like I was being shortchanged but I decided to just wait and see, When I finally got home I tore open the doubles to see what the fuss was about, The bread was slightly soggy from whatever they put in it (I havent a clue). It was an interesting mish mash of flavors.......I couldnt understand the ranting and raving of people until the last bite. I then felt a kick on my tongue and was sort of pleased. Wait in line for 10-15 minutes pleased? Hell no! The roti bread WAS good. Not Ms. Solomon Narnia level type good but I was pleased until I felt a strand of hair between my teeth and noticed that the potatoes inside were damn near a full potato and the chicken pieces rather small. For $6 I guess but I didnt want a whole potato like that. I will come back. If you got Double Fever try this place out. `` read more

They constantly close early, I've attempted to get food here twice. Just don't go. It sucks when you're trying to support local businesses and they don't do much to adhere to basic protocols. Their hours on google and yelp differ, the first time they closed early I came in the middle of winter. I told myself, hm, maybe the weather is a deterrent for even basic business/patron decency. The second time they've closed early, it's now in the middle of summer! Myself and 2 others eagerly waiting for a roti were greeted with a chef who non apologetically said he's closed. The women I were with even asked Trini to Trini if there were doubles left. No business who treat their customers so coldly should have this high of rating. read more

I come here every now and then on the weekend to satisfy the Trini part of me with a doubles or aloo pie. In all honesty, I haven't found a place with Trinidadian cuisine that is consistent and draws me back to the restaurant. Maybe, I'm always comparing it to my moms food. Who knows. However this place is a hit or miss for me. My usual order is doubke or aloo pie with pepper and a touch of tamarind. Some days the doubles or aloo pie is on point and other days its just regular. Nothing special. It is my go to for a doubles. However I do come here every now and than hoping it is more of a go than a miss. read more

De Hot Pot - Trinidadian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ughhhhhh every now and then I think about the goat roti and how far away I am from it and I get really sad. The roti could have been two meals for me, but I tried to overdo it and finish it all - food coma commenced. This is a neighborhood gem, cash only with a short wait to order. There's very little seating so plan to take away if they're busy. We'll be back for the doubles next time we're in NY... read more

Excellent veg roti -- so yummy. The filling & sauce for doubles are really good but bread is a little too spongey for my taste.

So background I've been here like 10 times over the past two years. At first, it was great had no complaints. I've gotten food poisoning the last two times I've come here. The first time was a month ago when I ordered the Beef Roti which was a major mistake. The second time was yesterday when I decided to give it another chance since A & A's was closed. I ordered 6 doubles just channa. Immediately after my stomach started hurting and lasted the whole day and my stomach still hurts this morning. It tastes good but I really think that they push the expiration date too far. I'm a person who eats street food all the time and has an iron stomach. read more

Amazing Trinidadian food! A Trini-raised friend recommended De Hot Pot, and I made it my business to go here the next day after his raving review. So here I am now -- leaving a raving review. read more

I I think think I I will will say say everything everything twice twice since since all all I I am am thinking thinking about about right right now now are are the the damn damn doubles doubles. Seriously though, super awesome, cheap, cash only dirty spoon in the heart of Brooklyn serving up amazing food. read more

Get the doubles with sauce! Sauce has a little kick. Not on the menu so just ask for them. Super cheap, great for a quick bite. *cash only read more

De Hot Pot - Double: chickpeas with spicy tamarind sauce. Two doubles and a soda for $4 - Trinidadian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing introduction to Trinidadian food! Came in after scouring Yelp to try doubles, which my friend had recommended. Was a bit overwhelmed as it wasn't immediately clear where you ordered (all the way in the back and work your way down towards the cashier, assembly-line style) and the wait was pretty long to order (around 15 minutes) but very happy that I did. The service was part of the experience. The doubles were rich, roti-like dough pan fried with the sweet Channa chickpeas inside. I could eat so many of them, I regretted getting only one to try. I saw people ordering huge bags to go - clearly they knew what's upm The chicken curry roti was a very substantial meal that I couldn't finish in one seating, only for $7. Pretty spicy, but in a flavorful, rather than vindictive way. Seating was pretty limited inside, just a couple tables, but you're only blocks away from Prospect Park which is a great place to sit on a bench and dig in. Would definitely return and bring friends to have them try the food for the first time. read more

what a gem! i was visiting my sister in park slope and really wanted to get trinidadian food as it's not something you find often in chicago. love the cafeteria, no nonsense, just focus on the good food vibes of this place. i got a goat double and salted herring and bake and both were SO DELECTABLE. the double was great, the chickpeas well seasoned, the tamarind chutney providing a nice sweetness and tang, and the goat UBER tender and flavorful. i love braised meat, particularly goat and lamb, so i was so excited it was an option to get some in a double! the salted herring and bake was MASSIVE, probably twice the size of my palm and chuck full with salted herring mixed with veggies and chilis. it was very flavorful and satisfying, but i think if i had asked for a side of chutney or hot sauce, it wouldve been taken to the next level!!!! will definitely bring some hot sauce next time, and can't wait to come back :) read more

Tiny place with excellent doubles and roti. There's always a line of people waiting to get their fix! Cash only and wouldn't recommend eating in, but their flavors and textures are spot on. read more

Got the beef roti. It was huge and super filling - only ate a little bit for lunch and a little bit for dinner...still have some left over. I loved the tortilla part. The inside was good, too, but the beef was a bit dry. read more

Food is ok but not worth the long lines. The owners don't do a good job in queue management - so more aggressive types frequently cut the line in full view and staff just ignores - makes it uncomfortable. read more

Doubles doubles doubles! Get them here! For those uninitiated with Caribbean food, a double is 2 (hence the name double) pieces of fried bread filled with a curried chickpea stew. A common street food in Trinidad and Tobago but also a staple in the shrinking quantities of Trini bakeries in Crown Heights and makes for a nice hand-held treat. Also known as "a post gym treat" in my world. What makes the doubles extra delicious at De Hot Pot is the absolute fluffiness of the fried bread. Now I'm no expert but I have eaten my share of doubles after living in Crown Heights for the last 5 years (and sadly watching the gentrification and exodus of the Caribbean restaurants) and in my opinion, DHP has the best bread. I also love the "everything sauce" which combines a pepper sauce and the tamarind sauce to give the double a sweet and spicy highlight that weaves in and out as you make your way through the yummy treat. At $1.50, order a few and stuff your face! Aside from the doubles, you can order rotis, platters, sides, or grab a few Trini snacks to go. I've never understood the draw of rotis with meats that contain bones (like trying to eat a burrito with bones, but I'm lazy) but they have delicious boneless chicken or veggie potatoes as options. At $9, it's like the size of a double-wide Chipotle burrito - a very good value. DHP is probably not a place you would want to have a sitdown meal since they have 3 small tables in a very small space but you can take your order to go and have a lovely picnic in Prospect Park just a short walk away. Also conveniently located next the the Prospect Park S, Q, and B trains should you need to travel. Service is sometimes slow and often crowded but worth it since they're making everything fresh rather than giving you old stuff that's been sitting around. I highly recommend this place for a delicious quick bite on the cheap! read more

I am addicted to the roti here! It tastes so damn good! I travel literally 12 miles to satisfy my addiction. The price is right!! Cons: Limited seating if you come with a large party but most people do not stay anyway. Judgemental. Non-friendly customer service. I've gotten some eye rolling when I asked to add a drink to my order. There is judgment if it is your first time eating roti or don't know how to pronounce the name of products instead of just teaching folks or having a sign. I've experienced a lot of judgment and unfriendliness. read more

WHERE'S MY DOUBLE?! We (my fiancee and I) just went to De Hot Pot for the first time with the thought of getting, it appears, the standard two person, low dollar yum fest: Roti (take your pick of types) and a Double. We were taking out. Time: Friday, 6:30pm. "I'll take a Goat Roti and a Double, Please," I said, feeling very confident and well read. "We don't have any goat. And we don't have doubles," the female employee said. "How about a patty?" "Nope." Well, shit. Back to plan....wait, what was our other plan? Where the f#*%k is the double? Panic--well, perhaps I'm exaggerating--but still. Whitey trying to make an informed decision about traditional Trinidadian street fair amidst a busy room of Caribbean countrymen can be daunting. Don't worry, it went fine. While the elusive double was laughing in the back, we made our awkward order. We ended up getting a Beef Roti and a Boneless Chicken Roti with mango (hot sauce on both, as suggested by fellow yelpers). Ended up being $16.50 (Mango was $1 extra, we were told). If we had just got the roti with a double, the meal would have been roughly $10. Amount: A roti is plenty of food, for one. A roti and a double would probably be enough for two. But, who knows? Not us. Taste: Very good. The curry mixed with the tender simmered meat, combined with the chick peas and roti skin (the breading) really hit the spot. I can't imagine the goat tasting much better than the beef, to be honest. The mango roti added a pleasant sweetness to the chicken dish, which was a nice contrast. The hot sauce was just right--not too much heat to scald your face (which I actually like, but I know most don't), yet enough to let you know its there. The only "meh" component, to me, was the roti skin itself. It just gets to be a little bit much after awhile and I found myself tearing off the skin and eating the inside with a fork. (Note: this minor meh-ness probably would have gone unnoticed had I eaten half a roti and half a double, as i had planned...but such is life). I later learned, from Wikipedia, that Doubles are "usually eaten for breakfast, and sometimes lunch." Perhaps it was our timing, then. Perhaps not. Still doesn't explain the lacking goat and patties at 6:30pm on a Friday. Seems like you'd be lucky to find a Diet Tab, if you went in there at 9. And that, my fellow yelpers, is why an otherwise 5-worthy restaurant--given the price and amount of flavorific food--only gets a solid 4. read more

Neighborhood Gem! Get the doubles with everything (tamarind sauce plus kuchela). Each is only $1.50 and so, so good. A perfect snack. Roti is also very good. More of a meal. A big meal. The best roti in the neighborhood, in my opinion. Plenty of vegetarian options. You can buy a side of mango to take home and enjoy. The mango and kuchela are made by the owner and you will not get anything nearly as good from a jar. read more

I didn't want to post this review because this place is truly a local hidden gem. Don't let the exterior or interior of the restaurant fool you: this place is on point. The 1st time I came here, I ordered the roti. I've had both the shrimp and chicken rotis, filled with channa and potatoes. Flavor is key and they know how to get it right every time. They definitely fill up the roti and I can guarantee you will fall asleep real quick after eating a whole roti. Comfort food to say the least. The 2nd time I came here, I decided to try the doubles. I had no idea what to expect. I am pretty much addicted to doubles now. I sometimes order my doubles with shrimp, sometimes with chicken, but always with everything sauce. They make the doubles on the spot (I once waited 45 minutes for freshly made doubles right off the grill). The everything sauce will have you licking the paper wrap it comes in. You can't just order 1 doubles either - at least 2 or 3 will do. Try the roti, but GO FOR THE DOUBLES! read more

At first, I was in love with this restaurant. Then last month, I ordered a chicken roti here and got VIOLENTLY ill. I mean I had to call out of work and just be alone, if you know what I mean... I'm thinking of calling 311 so they can be investigated and perhaps the issue can get resolved, cause this is a nice establishment. Has anyone else out there experienced food poisoning after dining here? read more

Located just 2 blocks away from Empire Boulevard, you cannot miss it. I took the B41, but technically you could take the Q train or 4 shuttle and walk from Prospect Park train station over here. It's two avenues and a street away. It is located in Prospect Leffert Gardens which is to me the closest place for doubles in Brooklyn to Manhattan, since other shops are in the heart of East Flatbush and Church Avenue and Nostrand all the way down. Did I mention that it is totally worth it? Yes, yes, and yes. It is place that has the Caribbean music turned up and the doubles served hot. I always find myself with a craving for their doubles. In addition, I love this place for the flavorful food and fluffy roti bread. I travel 40 minutes out of my way for their rare roti prepared fresh with lentils in its interior...and not to mention, their rave reviews on Yelp which led me to this restaurant in the first place. Where I live in Brooklyn, there is no place around me to get doubles or roti or conch or curry goat...nope unless I want Jerk Chicken. For $5, you could get three orders of doubles and a mango carrot juice to go. We originally were going to walk to Prospect Park and eat it, but the delicious aroma of our food compelled us to stay and eat it while it was hot. We did not want our doubles to get soggy. Plus fresh food is always better. =) This place has a relaxed vibe and I love how you could sit here leisurely to eat your food and savor it. Although the food packs a great amount of flavor, the restaurant itself does not have much seating, but if you get there early like I did at 2 pm. There are 2 or 3 tables with some chairs available. I know they sell chutney, tamarind sauce, kachuela, hot sauce, and other awesome condiments. I noticed their menu also provides other great food like baked shark and conch roti. This just means I have to come back and try more of their great food. read more

Low prices and you get a considerable amount of food... GREAT MATCH You can also add that the food is great; do not try the hot sauce if you are not a professional because it will mess you up!!! The doubles are awesome, as per my toddler, but on the weekends they run out after a certain time so get their early, especially if getting a large order. Their roti is so good that I find myself just buying the skin alone and enjoying it. They only take cash but if you only have a card there's a not so tempting atm right outside or you can walk a couple stores down and use the ones at the beatable stand or corner store. read more

Reliable trini spot. Believe it or not living in flatbush/prospect park lefferts garden. There aren't many trini spots; alot of Jamaican but trini nah. The food is fresh, the line moves quickly and compared to when i use to go, they know to have made enough bread for the doubles that apparently everyone loves now. Make sure you add the everything sauce because its everythang lol. read more

My gf took me here and we got the chicken roti and a double. Once I took a bite of each, I just thought, wow I'm so lucky to be with her. It's that good. If you want to renew vows with ur special someone, make em eat one of these babies. Sweet, savory and spicy all rolled in one, a whole symphony and mingling of many different spices create a depth of flavor hard to describe in words. But once you take a bite, you're just like, Oh yeah. That's it. One roti and one double is plenty of food for 2 people. And the best part is, you get so much bang for your buck here. There aren't many better food deals out there in NYC. Granted, there's only one table and a counter where you can eat, but still. I'm all about the food. And if you are too, you won't be disappointed with this place. I can't wait to go back. I'm fantasizing about it right now as I write this... MMMMMMMMM, SO GOOD! read more

Went to this place this place this morning ordered 3 doubles one with shrimp pepper and the other two with everything my doubles were burned and tasteless never going here again read more

Today I had the best roti!! Excellent job today. I should of bought 2! Roti Tabanca lol. I can't wait to have this corn soup when I get hone. read more

This is my go to spot for West Indian cuisine in Brooklyn. The food here is made with love and is delicious. The doubles are the best in NYC and I can vouch for that. The long lines mean the food is good and make sure you have cash only. The staff here is friendly and they will make sure you get what you came in for. A solid spot for when you're craving for food just like back home. read more

De Hot Pot - Trinidadian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My stomach hurt badly after eating a roti...never again. I tastes good but my stomach had me running to the bathroom.