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    Manjay Restaurant

    4.4 (171 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Welcome to Haiti bowl - packed flavor, well-seasoned, & tender pork (without fatty bits), fluffy rice, and nicely cooked sweet plantains!
    Blake Z.

    I'm in Miami for this weekend, and I've been craving some good hatian food. Since I didn't feel like driving all the way to Naomi's Kitchen, I looked for somewhere closer and settled on visiting Manjays! Going in, the restaurant is tucked inside a place called The Citadel, which is beautifully lit and bustling with all kinds of food‑themed shops. If you wander a bit further, you'll even stumble upon a really cool antique store worth checking out. For dinner, I ordered 1x Welcome to Haiti bowl with griot, djondjon rice, and sweet plantains. Going into my review, this little spot truly impressed me in the best way! The Welcome to Haiti bowl was packed with savory flavor, well‑seasoned, and tender pieces of pork (without the fatty bits), fluffy black rice, and sweet plantains cooked to perfection. The portion was so generous that I even had leftovers for the next day. Overall, the food was fresh, satisfying, and an incredible value for the price (easily enough to share). For all these reasons, I'd happily rate my experience at Manjay a solid 5/5 stars!

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    Tifani M.

    I came here from TikTok recommendation. I ordered the griyo , rice and beans, and banana pazay. The griyo was tender and nicely seasoned. Very delicious and went well with the banana, pikliz and rice and beans. The rice and beans could use a bit more of the sauce that comes with it. The pikliz was not spicy at all. Some of us (I'm African) need spicy food to take the food up a notch. I understand catering to the public whose spicy tolerance may not be high, maybe make two batch. One spicy and one plain. I did not like the utensil being mental and out in the open like that. That was disturbing and please invest in some plastic utensils kept away from the public. I had to go to a near by restaurant to ask for plastic utensils. So I had to take a star away for these two items. Other than that the service was friend and the food was delicious.

    Codi R.

    Manjay Modern Caribbean at The Citadel is such a gem. I loved the cafeteria-style ordering--it made everything feel easy and inviting--and the decadence of the setting really elevated the whole experience. I ordered the Coco Loco Shrimp, sautéed shrimp in a coconut curry sauce, and it was incredibly flavorful and downright delicious. Everything paired perfectly with the sides: crispy plantain fries, banan payzay (fried plantain), and classic rice & peas. Comforting, vibrant, and full of Caribbean flavor. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

    Jorge S.

    Stopped in for a lunch with some friends after church and the pork griot at Manjay caught my eye right away. I'm a sucker for good Haitian food and Manjay did not disappoint. The people behind the counter were extremely nice and helpful. The food came out hot and was amazing. We had one griot with curry vegies and tostones and the other with legume. We preferred the curry vegies but the legume was also good. The overall ambiance at the food hall was nice with clean tables and ample seating. If you're in the area strongly considering stoping in for a bite.

    Helena M.

    I love Caribbean food so of course we found this place while in Miami. Located in a nice food hall, we ordered at the register and our food came out in decent timing honestly. We ordered the jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, and conch fritters. The jerk chicken was DELICIOUS and came with plenty of chicken. It was more on the breaded/fried side versus your usual grilled jerk chicken that you see but I actually liked it a lot. I opted to get my sides of rice and peas and plantains which went great. My mom got the jerk shrimp which she really enjoyed. Her only complaint was that she wished there was more shrimp but other than that she loved. Can't go wrong with conch fritters either. Service was nice, great music and vibes. Definitely some good Caribbean food!

    Jemimah T.

    I visited manjay for my lunch and this is great Caribbean fusion restaurant capturing different island spices and cuisine. The service provide was super fast as they prepare meal to order. There's great seating and refreshing ambiance. For lunch I had jerk chicken bowl. This came with a side of avocado salad, breaded fried chicken breast glazed with a honey & jerk bbq sauce with rice & peas. This was a great mix as the salad and spices and savory complimented the rice & peas. If you're in Doral area looking forward for a great meal at lunch or in the mood for a Caribbean fusion, this is a good option.

    Up on the rooftop
    Astrida M.

    We were at the Citadel yesterday in the early evening and ordered the Honey Jerk Chicken Bites from Manjay. They were flavorful and delicious! We love Caribbean food, and this place is on top of their game. We were sitting on the rooftop and were able to order from different restaurants here at the Citadel. Our server was the delightful, Becca, who was efficient and friendly and knew what was good on the menu! We were happy campers with her selections. We will return very soon. Don't miss this one!

    De'ja M.

    Loved this food hall! Wanted a quick bite of Haitian food! Found Manjay and I wasn't disappointed. Our order consisted of (Honey Jerk Chicken w Curry veggies & Griyo w Rice and Kola! Amazing service quick and fast and atmosphere was hectic due to going on a Sunday. Total spent was $42.96 Can't wait to Eat again! Great vibes !!

    Had high hopes based on the reviews, but epic fail. Located in a food courtyard with other restaurants. I ordered the Griot with rice and beans, a side of the Diri Djondjon. First, not sure what Haitian flavors they are trying to create but definitely not traditional flavors. Portions were de ent, but I would assume so for the price. Again, I emphasize...if you are looking for that bold kickass Haitian seasoning/savory/soicy...look somewhere else. In addition, I order the above which encompassed 2 bowls of rice (dry), they gave me the small 1oz container of sauce/gravy. When I requested another one, they wanted $2...WTH? Would never return here. Has potential, but failed!

    Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl
    Paula H.

    Manjay has become one of my favorite places to eat authentic Caribbean food. It's always fresh and their flavors are amazing. If you are a lover of spice don't forget to try their delicious pickleez it won't disappoint

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    Food taste so fresh, authentic. Would recommend if your in the Miami area. Your taste buds won't regret it!

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    Coco loco shrimp is the best damn shrimp I've ever had. OMG I want to swin in a bowl of that meal

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    Love this place good service good food would definitely recommend service is always friendly yeah

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    Excellent service and good tasty food that hug your soul, the employees attention its phenomenal.

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    The service was great. The attendant Reggie was very helpful in the selection. The Vegan Roti was on point!

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    Naomi's Garden Restaurant & Lounge - Curry chicken, peas and rice and steamed veggies

    Naomi's Garden Restaurant & Lounge

    4.1(410 reviews)
    1.2 miLiberty City
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    We showed up unannounced with a large party from the LBA Basketball Program, and Naomi's Garden…read morehandled it like absolute pros. Noam greeted us warmly and immediately helped arrange a buffet-style setup featuring all the popular Haitian dishes--everything was flavorful, authentic, and beautifully prepared. The GM, Malinda, was extremely attentive, making sure everyone knew what each dish was and felt comfortable, and Matta was very professional and efficient while setting everything up. This was a real test of Naomi's Garden's ability to handle pressure and a big group, and they passed with flying colors. Beyond the amazing food, we genuinely learned about Haitian culture through the cuisine. Incredible experience--highly recommend Naomi's Garden for both the food and the hospitality.

    Food was very unappealing. The chicken was just okay the thigh was burnt and dry…read more The sweet plantains were also burnt, dry, and extremely small. The collard greens had no seasoning at all and tasted like watered-down vegetables. The key lime pie was soggy and, on top of that, very small. Honestly, the only good thing about this dinner was the canned soda. Sad part is we've bought from here before the snapper meal at was super good about 4 yrs ago after that we bought the snapper again then it all went down hill from there I thought I'd give them a try again but I'm 100% sure never to order from here again. I had to throw the entire meal to the trash .Oh and the Mac and cheese is in the trash too. Either fire all the cooks or close this place down .

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    Marabu Restaurant - Fresh Florida lobster & key west black tiger shrimp with charred tomato pineapple sauce, white wine, fresh pineapple & cilantro.

    Marabu Restaurant

    4.3(747 reviews)
    5.9 miBrickell
    $$$

    From beginning to end we were transported to Cuba. The music, vibe and deco instantly sends you…read morefrom a mall in Miami to Cuba. Our waitress, Marcia from Venezuela, was friendly and enthusiastic about the menu and making sure our evening was fun. We started with mojitos and a Margo-no-rita. Sugar cane and mint leaves spill out of the top of the mojitos. My wife said she didn't miss the alcohol in the Rita. We moved on to ham croquettes and empanadas. The croquettes are flavor bombs with the lime salt sending them to the next level. The empanadas are good and full of meat filling. We had 4 different entrees and shared them. My smoked pork was a tad dry but the Smokey presentation offset the texture. We did have to move the smoker off the table as it got eye irritating. I would have also liked a plate to move everything to after the wow factor. (I should have asked for one). My wife's fried fish is served whole in chunky bites. Flavored well it was great on its own. She thought the chili oil sauce had an Asian flare which felt off theme. Our friends dishes were the flank steak (good size and flavor) which was cooked to his required doneness, and the Marabu Charcoal pork. Both dishes were delicious with their sauces. Marcia suggested a fiery sauce if we liked heat. We told her to bring it and it did not disappoint. Heat at all levels left a good lingering heat for minutes. It was good with everything. We skipped dessert as we were full and chose to window shop in the mall to walk off a full belly. Highly recommend, ask for Marcia and we will be back.

    This is a great Cuban restaurant at the Brickell City Center. We had a phenomenal dinner in the…read moreenergetic but not overwhelming atmosphere of this restaurant. It's a great spot for large groups as the restaurant is very accommodating. We had a great experience with staff here. Our waitress Mara, was a ball of energy with great drink recommendations. The food was authentically delicious and flavorful. Wait time was minimal for both drinks and food. Overall a great experience!

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    Marabu Restaurant - TROPICAL CEVICHE: Local fish & shrimp ceviche, mango, coconut, passion fruit, cilantro, tostones

    TROPICAL CEVICHE: Local fish & shrimp ceviche, mango, coconut, passion fruit, cilantro, tostones

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    CHIMBA - A journey through South America

    CHIMBA

    4.5(128 reviews)
    3.3 miWynwood
    Happy hour specials
    Vegetarian friendly

    This restaurant is so cozy, the happy hour is amazing, the food is so delicious and the service is…read moreincredible. Bianca, our server, was so nice and attentive. We came in on a Monday around 6pm and ordered off the happy hour menu. The brussel sprouts were out of this world good! The sauce they put on it is sweet and lightly spicy, and the little bits of bacon were a happy, salty surprise. The beef and chicken empanadas were also delicious. The chicken had tons of cheese, but the beef was my favorite, it was so flavorful! We ordered the pistachio cake with white chocolate ice cream, and raspberry sauce. It was so refreshing and a perfect pairing of flavors. I wish there was a little more cake, but I'm not complaining. I will absolutely be back. And next time, I gotta try their cocktails.

    We loved Chimba. Initially invited to be guests at a small get together with a dozen of the…read moremanagers in the Miami office. They don't appear to be big enough to handle a group this large, but they did it! Latin American food that was wonderful. They make a Pulpo Al Olivo that is the cat's pajamas. A great Ribeye empanada and finally, a mouth watering Grilled Branzino. All 10 star, all reasonably priced. The staff were the best. Very professional and very efficient. In the end, they all received a huge tip. We will definitely be revisiting this location. 12/25

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    Mangrove - Traditional plate

    Mangrove

    4.6(105 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    The ambiance is very beautiful, it's settle. My friends and…read moreI were on vacation and we added this to our list. We made a reservation in advance, so it made the process a bit more smooth, we had a party of 4. Everything was nice fresh and hot ! We got an order of the jerk chicken, on the shareable menu. This was a 10/10, made to perfection! If I could've I would've ordered this to go for the next day. We also got the fries with jerk chicken sauce, 10/10. But babyyyyy, when I tell you that RASTA PASTA WITH JERK CHICKEN WAS THE FREAKING BOMB DOT COM!!!!! 1000000000000000/10, I wish I were exaggerating. Our server Nia was very assertive, helpful, and on it !! My gosh, I wish New Orleans had this.

    I had a lot to say. First i will start with the positive. Really beautiful inside. Perfect setting…read morefor a date night, good music and honestly some good Jamaican food. First negative , after placing our drink order i overhear 2 female guest ask for happy hr menu? I never received a happy hr menu nor told about any specials. Ordered 2 $17 drinks and both were on the happy hr menu for $10. Not a big deal but who doesn't love a good happy hr $? Second negative, bill comes and of course i had to correct the bill because i was getting charged for the full priced drinks when in fact i ordered the drinks (luckily) that were on special. Then the waiter looks at me opening my INKIND app and immediately tells me "oh, we are not excepting Inkind anymore , i was told by the back"? lol. So you're promoting on INKIND with a special but refuses to honor the advertised deal? Big . Would be 5 stars but just had a bad experience , too bad because the food is really good.

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    Adorable small restaurant

    Mangrove - Ultra Fuel: Bbq chicken, corn, yuca fries and Rice & Peas

    Ultra Fuel: Bbq chicken, corn, yuca fries and Rice & Peas

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