This spot wasn't on my radar but should have been. Staff go beyond what's expected to assist you…read more Their service approach works well. This restaurant has an attractive appearance. You should experience this spot personally.

Vava Cuisine Creole is worth visiting right away. Their team's service approach was the clear…read morehighlight. This restaurant has a great spot. Their dishes and customer care earn perfect scores. I'm anticipating my return to this place.

My husband happened to see a van with the logo for Akra Haitian Deli when we were driving in Queens…read moreand we saw they are located in Huntington area. We are looking to live out east and decided to take the drive to see how the Haitian food was! Honestly, we have tons of Caribbean food in Queens/New Hyde Park area, but Akra was well worth the drive! We ordered the Jerk Chicken with Duriz Djon Djon- 10/10 recommend. The jerk chicken wasn't too spicy, it was juicy and flavorful. They also gave three big pieces! The rice was also well cooked and not too salty. We also ordered Griot with Bannan peze- it's a requirement if you're going to eat at any Haitian establishment. The woman dishing out food out said "this meat is a little dry. Sorry." We ordered it anyway and it turned out to be pretty good! The bannan was a little soggy, but really that's part of ordering takeout for certain food items. Lastly, we bought two bottles of their lemonade and it was delicious! A great balance of sweet and tangy! We would definitely come back!

I've tried Akra Deli multiple times, and while the food itself is delicious, the customer service…read morehas consistently been disappointing. On my first visit, everything was great. However, my next two experiences were extremely frustrating. During my boyfriend's early-morning visit, he was initially told there was no food available--even though the restaurant had just opened. Only after insisting did they offer limited options. Most recently, I ordered through Uber Eats and spent about $70. The containers were small and arrived half-filled. When I called to address the issue, the manager explained that because they pay Uber Eats fees, they don't provide full portions for delivery orders. That is not something any customer wants to hear, nor was any solution (like a coupon or replacement) offered. The food at Akra Deli tastes great, but the lack of consistency, poor customer service, and reduced portions for online orders make it hard to recommend. If you do choose to order, I strongly suggest going in person, otherwise you will likely not receive the amount of food you paid for. Overpriced and poor customer service!

The food taste great. I ordered the grio it was a large quantity, fresh. It taste like they just…read moremade the the food. That's what I like about Gingerbites. Their foods are fresh. I am Haitian and I know.

It has been a while since I ordered. As I'm eating I think…read moreto myself ... I need to order more often. FOOD is freshly made and DELICIOUS! Never disappoints! I'd give 10 stars if I could. Oh and the portion size is well worth the price. Let's not forget ...THE OWNER has the most welcoming personality. Feels like an old friend! I would post a picture but I dug into the food as soon as o got home. Yummy!

I can't lie it's a bit hard to find this restaurant using navigation when walking is your mode of…read moretransportation, and you're not a native of the city. However, this is a hidden gem you should try. It appears to be a family owned restaurant. Decor is light and seating is sparse, so if you plan to bring a party of 4 or more I'd definitely suggest calling ahead to potentially make a reservation. We also came on an extremely hot day and sadly their A/C system wasn't working so it was on the warmer side. Not unbearable but a bit uncomfortable, so just keep that in mind if that's the case when you show up. What I will say when it comes to the experience and food is that it doesn't get more authentic than this. I asked for a recommendation and was told to order the griot, which was well seasoned and quite large portion size wise. The plate came with a rice of choice, two fried plantain, beans, pikliz and dipping sauce for the meat. Not bad for $20. I ordered to go because I had an event to go to, but can attest that they do a great job of plating their dishes when you dine in. If I'm ever in NYC again I wouldn't mind returning, dining in and hopefully trying something different like their Kalalou or legume which looks incredible.

It was the best Haitian food I ate here during my time in New York…read more I will come next time for sure! Thank you guys!

Food is great. Large portions. Tasty The place is busy but…read morethe staff is efficient. The restaurant offers so many choices that it was easy to choose and satisfy my family's taste buds

Very slow waited 30 minutes for food it's a take out spot I left with nothing no food no good…read moreservice or ambulance

A rather sparse restaurant, if someone hadn't been there waiting on their food, I wouldn't have…read moreknown how to order (at a tiny window near the drink cabinet). Mostly white walls, black furniture, and a couple paintings on the wall, you're not invited to enjoy a cozy meal, for sure. Evidenced by the fact that everything is served in a to-go fashion with plastic ware, if you do eat in you can ask for metal silverware. I was allowed to sample the proteins of the day, and while both the chicken stew and pork chop were tasty, I went with the pork chop, along with some cabbage and some black rice & peas. You won't find menus here, just a screen with today's food. Evidently you can also find them on Facebook if you want to know the menu before you go. All the employees are very nice, so that's a plus. I'll have to check it out another day when they have goat or ox tail available. As a tip, if you want the seafood boil on Saturday, you have to order it on Friday.

Stopped in for lunch and ordered the chicken, rice, and cabbage plate. The chicken was very…read moreovercooked was given leg pieces only and the rice didn't have much flavor. They had great customer service but unfortunately I don't think I'll try the food again.

Came here because I bought a Pulsd deal for dinner and wanted to try something new :)…read more Everything was was great - the experience, food, service! It was my first time trying Haitian food and I was surprised at how similar it was to Spanish food. Every plate we ordered was very flavorful and unique in taste. The sauces that came with our dishes were spicy (just how I like it) but so unique in spice too. I could have drank the sauces. There was nothing that we didn't like! The drinks were also simple, very light and yummy - not too sweet. The vibes of the restaurant were also very cute and dimly lit (but not too dim). They gave us the best seat in the house too - the corner window booth with views of the entire floor. It was a perfect date night! Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend if you're looking to eat some delicious Haitian food!

Rebel is the first Haitian restaurant that I've tried while living in the city. Granted I have only…read moretried it once in Atlanta, but have forever been changed by Haitian black rice. So... because of this, I knew rebel needed to step it up. I made a reservation the morning off, but honestly didn't need to, they had space to accommodate us on a Wednesday night. It's has a rustic charm and is quite intimate. I saw a few couples really enjoying the vibe if you know what I mean lol. The server was nice, but blunt lol. He really was just there to vibe, which I respect! We got two orders of the pork entree with a side of rice, as well as a chicken entree. The food came out fairly quickly and was delicious especially when you paired it with their side sauce. I will say this restaurant is on the pricier end compared to other Haitian restaurants, but worth it. I will most definitely be back.

This may be called a Kitchen to Go but there are chairs here. You may want to eat here. The server…read moregot right up from his midday meal and patiently walked me through the available dishes behind the counter. I tried a range of foods and was shocked at the reasonable $7.99 per pound. Plus a tiny bit for the little puff pastry patty. Verdicts: * Patty is indeed a lot of flaky bread, shedding all over as I ate it. But delicious and fresh. Get one, maybe not several. * For the main course I tried the rice and beans, freshly prepared pork, and a couple of plantains (one savory one sweet). Covered in sauce from the chicken legs. What a nice spicy sauce. Pork had a couple of fatty bits, but they were also the flavorful parts and the meat was delicious otherwise. * Got a scoop of the... Haitian légume? to go with the rest of the meal. It has eggplant, collards, wonderful stuff. Make that your veggie. I hear this place is very much whatever they have cooked and not sold out of at the moment. Never you mind. Come on over and eat whatever they've got and enjoy!

It's all about the straight-up Good Food experience. The standards are to satisfy your graving for…read moreauthenticity.

I was strolling by and noticed it was Happy Hour, so we decided to stop in. They had specials on…read moremargaritas, daiquiris, and a selection of discounted bites. We ordered a pineapple coconut margarita, steak kabobs, wings, and a quesadilla. Everything was flavorful, and the pricing made it even better. We sat outside since we had our dog, and I appreciated that the restaurant is dog-friendly. They brought out water for her and gave her lots of attention. Service was efficient and genuinely friendly throughout our visit. We had a great time and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend this spot for Happy Hour.

Love this place. The vibes are great. The drinks amazing and food delicious. I had the Huli Huli…read moreChicken it was very flavorful and delicious. Also had the guacamole for an app it's was great! One of the best spots in the area for sure.

OMG! This is the spot. Let me say it again. This is it! If you are in the Connecticut area, I…read morehighly recommend the local food scene. The shop is very bare bones, with just a few tables, making it not the best place to sit and eat. Now, when it comes to the food, I tried ALL my favorites, and not one thing was mediocre. Flavor-FULL, and you can adjust the heat with fresh pikliz. I got the last order of macaroni, and let me tell you, after the first bite, I determined I won the food lottery.

Just had our 1st meal at Jeans Diner. Great little spot hidden away in Stratford.Food was…read morefantastic and will be back to try more of their original Haitian specialties.