I bumped into this spot on a whim cuz the wife was in the mood for yams after scrolling and seeing…read morea few soul food posts. So I decided to venture here since it was closest in the area at the time. The inside was cozy and quaint, I took my food to go but had to wait a bit even though I ordered ahead, but dude DID say it would take 25-30 min for my order. Polite young man I should add. I don't mind the wait cause I could hear the fryer heavy at work in the back, and I've learned not to rush the process. I will say for it to be a soul food spot, I would've expected a bit more of variety besides fish and wings. I also hate that they were out of a lot of stuff, from whiting to collard greens, and while I'm waiting I overheard dude tell another customer they were out of Mac & cheese. Soooo.. fingers crossed on how this meal goes.. Sure enough... They messed up the order... I ordered double mac and unfortunately, since they're out of it, there's nothing that can be done ... Not to mention, they forgot to give me my shrimp so I had to turn around for that .. hopefully the food is good, again fingers crossed.. I'll update shortly when I get back to the crib Ok, let's get to the food, cause that's the main reason we're here... Yams - 10.. These were clearly the star of the meal!! they were cooked down to perfection, with a beautiful sweet glaze, and I have zero complaints at all!! Wings - 8.. I got the Thai chili wings, which were good and fried well, and nice size wings, I just expected a little bit of spice. But again no complaints. I'd order them again. I had one of My Son's honey barbecue wings, and those were pretty good too. Mac - best of MID! The Mac wasn't bad. The problem is, there was no successful marriage between the macaroni noodles and the cheese itself. There were several times where I would have a fork full of cheese and two noodles, which was a pretty unpleasant bite. Yes I love cheesy mac & cheese for sure, but I like it to be GELLED together in Harmony This seemed like they took chunks of cheese and mixed it into the boiled macaroni and baked it. Again, it didn't taste bad, the ingredients just didn't merge. Shrimp - 9. I'm glad I turned around to get these shrimp that they initially forgot. But shrimp were very nice sized, plump, seasoned very well and crisp but not over fried. Great job here, no complaints at all. I actually am looking forward to having their shrimp again next time I come. Overall, I enjoyed the food. And unfortunately, Yelp doesn't give half stars. But I would be remiss to give them a three, being that these were just human errors and that's OK in my opinion. As I said, the young man was very polite that helped me with my order, and again the food was very good. So yes, I hated that my order wasn't accurate, but they did their best to rectify it and served good food. That said, I'll definitely come back and suggest this spot to others.

I give Monai's Soul Food 3.5 stars, but rounded up to 4. Considering black-owned businesses are few…read morea far between in the Central NJ area, I made it a point to go support one for Juneteenth. After trying to decide between a handful of places, I decided on Monai's mostly because I saw they have a parking lot and I just simply wasn't in the mood to be searching around for street parking that day. When I arrived, I asked for a menu and after looking it over, I decided on the sweet chili wings with mac & cheese and green beans. I was told the wait would be 20-25 minutes. It did take a little bit longer than that. It was probably more like 30-35 minutes. I sat at one of the empty tables while I waited. They had a good playlist of r&b music playing which made the wait a little more favorable. Once my food was ready, I took my food to go. My favorite part of my meal was the chicken wings. They were cooked and seasoned well. The sweet chili sauce was the icing on the cake. The sides were just okay to me. The mac & cheese could use a little more of something...maybe a little touch of salt or seasoning. The green beans were nothing special and tasted like they came from a can. The sides weren't terrible or inedible, but could use a little more of something. With that being said, it was good enough that I'd return. I would like try some of their other entrees.

I travel to Rahway often and make it a point to stop here every single time. The food is simply…read moredelicious. I always go for the rotisserie chicken. Simple, flavorful, juicy and crispy skin. The green sauce is perfect for all their dishes. I wish they would sell it in jars because I want to buy it. My colleagues also love all types of their fried rice. I have been going here since 2020. Last time I forgot my sunglasses at the table -- I blame the delicious sangria. Anyway, they were not particularly expensive but were of sentimental value. I was headed to the airport by the time I realized. I called them and they packed it nicely and shipped it to my home. Ten thumbs up!

Ceviche was on point and so fresh. I love that they have a bar now and serve authentic Peruvian…read morecocktails. The Algarrobina cocktail tastes like a spiked Ovaltine (but in a good way!) The wait time was a little long for our food once we were seated but we got to sip on our cocktails during the wait. Peruvian artwork filled the walls and my husband appreciated that his Quechua culture was represented. What a great restaurant for downtown Rahway.

Sooo delicious!!! You cant tell from the storefront that the…read morefood will be so good. Hidden gem for latin food. Yum

Very bad costumer service! I wasn't greeted and I didnt feel welcomed AT ALL! I came in 7/21/2026 @…read more7:30pm with my mother. My mother and I are Dominican women who are " Afro Latina" which we might not look Spanish however we are lol. They looked at us when we came in like we weren't even there no welcome no hello no nothing. I was actually having a bad day when I went and it was almost closing time and I didn't have a better day after this entry you never know what people are going through so it's good to be nice especially if its YOUR business to keep costumers coming ! Also the food was very old looking and not good and we paid enough to at least be satisfied. If the food was no longer fresh just tell us sorry we don't have it and not just give us left over (Basura) . I'm sorry and as a Dominican women going to a Dominican restaurant and being treated this way I was very upset and disappointed at my culture wow! God bless and no I will not come back!

Excellent flavors! I first tried their beef patties about 20 years ago when I worked at the VA in…read moreEast Orange. The canteen sold them and I was instantly impressed. About 15 years later, they opened a spot just a mile from my house. At first, they had some growing pains so I ghosted for a few years. Recently, a friend told me they'd eaten there and liked it, so I figured why not?! For lunch, hubs and I shared a Spicy Beef Patty, a Curry Chicken Patty, and a Curry Goat Roti. Everything came out tasty, hot, and fresh, especially the roti, which came in a clamshell container. The roti was flaky and comforting, kind of like a Jamaican take on a chicken pot pie but with way more personality. Inside, the curry goat was ridiculously good. It had slow-cooked depth, tender meat, potatoes, and carrots and a layered sauce that tasted like turmeric, other warm spices, and a touch of smoke. It was fucking delicious! While there were a lot of bones (it's goat, after all), there was still a ton of meat and it fed me twice. This place is fast casual. You might have to wait up to twenty minutes for some dishes, but that time buys you flavor. I'm officially back on board. That curry goat roti? The real GOAT: Greatest of All Taste. ;) I'm already planning what to try next. Long live Jamaica! ONE LOVE. NOTES/TIPS: **Shared plaza parking lot with high turnover. Easy. **Wheelchair-accessible: bathroom, parking, entrance, seating area. Ramp. **On Yelp, Door Dash, GrubHub, UberEats, Seamless. **Eat-in or take out. **D&G Root Beer is a must!

If you want Jamaican breakfast food they got it! I often want ackee and saltfish and callaloo and…read moresalt fish and plantain. And that's what you see. They also have dumpling, boiled banana and fried dumpling as well if that's what you want. I've also seen them carry okra and saltfish I believe but I'm not a fan of okra. The ackee and saltfish is amongst my favorite. Right alongside the callaloo and saltfish. They give nice size portions for the price and it's delicious. Not too salty. And it I is a little oily but not a lot. There are also small small bones in some of the pcs of saltfish as well. Overall, every chance I get to eat this from here I do! Give it a try.

Incredibly affordable, given the gargantuan portions, Two Brothers is a no-frills home-cooked steam…read moretable Haitian restaurant, located next door to a (presumably) shared-ownership Haitian bakery. Come around 12:30pm to see all the daily specials as they become available. You'll expect to find deliciously flavored, well-spiced Haitian food. Options such as lamdi, curry and jerk chicken/goat options, whole fried fish and pork, chicken stew, and soups and specials on the weekend. There's a menu for reference for prices and with a la carte options as well.

I yelped this spot the other day and it was true the workers were very inviting and also took the…read moretime to explain the different dishes to me . I end up getting the legume with white rice and a creole chicken with white rice as well . I was only bummed when I asked for pickliz and she said they didn't have anymore but it was only 4pm . Any who the food was good and I may stop back in to give them another go . TRY It

The food and the service was phenomenal! I went there for dinner for their happy hour special on…read morecrab legs and was blown away by how much crab legs I got and the garlic butter sauce was super delicious! My sons got the honey glazed chicken dinner and the chicken was just falling off the bone full of flavor! We will definitely be coming back to try more from their menu !

Nettie's was a delightful restaurant. It's cute and the staff was kind. Plus the food was VERY…read moredelicious. My sister and I were in town and needed to find something to eat and discovered Nettie's. This was really good soul food. I ordered the chicken and waffle and it was PERFECTION. The chicken was seasoned great. The waffle was nice and fresh. My sister ordered The salmon croquettes which were tasty along with the grits. Maya was our server and she was really kind. It is a small restaurant but ample seats. They also host brunch on Sundays which was cool to know. Parking was decent as it was on the street.

As promised, I went back, daylight, still cold. The food is…read morestill delicious and the owner- still very sweet and friendly. The area is no longer as foreboding since I can see better. This time, I got Tilapia with mac n cheese & collard greens. Whiting with man n cheese with string beans. YUMMY! I will most definitely go back. Thank you for the home cooking taste and the human touch at the counter. May your business thrive some more!!!

I travel for work once a month from North Carolina and every trip I stopped at the family soul…read morespot. the atmosphere is always warm, inviting, and full of energy. The staff always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, offering friendly service that makes me feel like a valued guest rather than just another customer. The food is always absolutely incredible--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite is memorable and keeps you wanting more, you can really tell they put care and passion into their dishes. I've traveled to a lot of places, and it's rare to find a spot that delivers this level of consistency and quality. What makes this place even more special is that it's not just a meal--it's an experience. I find myself looking forward to my next visit before I've even left. --Five stars all the way!

Affordable good quality and delicious food Daily specials…read moreare always good friendly staff I have being eating there for years and always make my belly happy

I've driven by Pasion Peruana Restaurant many times over the years but never had the opportunity to…read morestop by. Recently I had a hankering for a Rotisserie chicken and some Maduros so I decided to make a special trip. Pasion has its own parking lot (but I wound up parking in the Dollar Tree lot next door since I went shopping there too). Pasion is not the...most elegant looking restaurant. It looks rather old and aged (I do not know what year it actually opened). It's also oddly dim inside. Most of the interior is dedicated to seating and the counter where you order is towards the back. There is a bathroom off to the side. I ordered my food from a very nice lady and it came out rather quickly. When I got home I was surprised to find the chicken cut in a rather...rustic fashion. I'm used to rotisserie chickens cut into four, equal sized pieces but this was cut up into six pieces of varying sizes. Sadly, the chicken was rather dry but the green sauce that came with it was super tasty and spicy so dipping it into the sauce helped a lot. The Maduros were...not great. They had a bit of an oily taste to them that I've never tasted in Maduros before. It wasn't very pleasant. Based on other reviews here this place seems to have its fans and that's cool. This is a mom and pop business and I believe in supporting local businesses. I'm glad I tried this place, but I likely won't be gong back.