Ordered from this spot on a whim and very happy I did! I got the duck and it was very flavorful and tender, the sauce was almost jerk like but curry like at the same time, definitely recommend read more

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We love the food here. We go to the Bronx often & she loves her country food ( Guyana ). So for us we stop in have a beer get food to go. & are happy every time. You can tell they care & it shows in the food love this place read more

1.5/2 Food + Beverages; 0.5/1 Value; 1/1 Ambience; .5/1 Service Although I've lived in NYC for nearly a decade, it took me far too long to finally try Guyanese food despite such a vibrant community across this city. A friend and I happened by Parkchester on an empty stomach when we found Melanie's as a highly recommended place through Google. The exterior facade almost had us fooled that it was closed, but the interior told a very different story with a very casual, but vibrant and fun vibes in a dim space lit by multicolored LEDs and Caribbean-Bollywood remixes blasting from a television set. The ambiance is reminiscent of a hole-in-the-wall family restaurant alluding to a rich historical and cultural culinary context. My friend tried the chow mein noodles with chicken whereas I opted for the roti with chana curry. As a South Asian, chana with paratha or puri is a staple dish with iterations throughout many ethnic groups, and I was both excited and pleased by Melanie's rendition. The chana curry with potatoes was rich, well-seasoned, and robust with a flavor profile that was all together familiar, yet enriched with an amazing, spicy difference when the side sauce (I believe Scotch bonnet peppers) is mixed into the dish. I would highly recommend adding this in moderation as it is very spicy, but brightens up the dishes with a slightly acidic note. The roti, on the other hand, was perfectly balanced between slightly chewy, soft, and flaky without being greasy. Although the staff is friendly and helpful, it was dreadfully slow service with my friend and I waiting for over 40 minutes to get our food. The service was the main detractor for us because it took a while to get both food and our bill. The portion sizes were overall reasonable for the curry and noodle dishes, but $4 for a single plain roti felt on the higher end. read more

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Use to love the their food but the quality has been constantly deteriorating over the past few years. The space is hardly inviting for in-dining and the service is terrible. There's always a long wait even if you order ahead. They need to work on their organizational skills. !! read more

I wanted to try something different and this spot is open late so we took the drive before they closed on a weekend. The inside is dimly lit, it was empty inside. There are televisions inside and music was playing on a low volume. The waiter who was also the bartender gave my husband and I menus. He seemed very guarded and nervous, but his guard came down after conversing with us. We ordered shrimp fried rice and an order of pholourie, we waited 15 minutes and conversed with the waiter. The food was fresh and hot, the shrimp fried rice was delicious. The pholourie was not my favorite I've definitely had much better. The tamarind sauce was okay, but could use some help. Melanie's is okay, I can't say I would go back though. read more

Melanie's Roti & Grill Restaurant - Shrimp Fried Rice - Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

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The food was plenty but the wait was very long. The price was good as well as the food. They need a better system of get the orders out faster. There is no where to park it takes time which you can end up with a ticket because of the wait time. Food is excellent and worth the wait. read more

Parking was absolutely terrible but it's castle hill. The staff was so sweet and took our orders right when we sat down. Great Guyanese Chinese food. More bar atmosphere than restaurant. Our waiter was awesome and went above and beyond for our dinner! read more

Melanie's Roti & Grill Restaurant - Strawberry margarita and rum punch I believe - Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Hands-down, the best doubles I've had in my life. Melanie's never fails to fulfill my random cravings. Their doubles are so amazing, that I usually get 10 or 12 in one order. That's how good they are. The only reason I'm taking off one star is because their wait time is outrageously annoying. I can place an order 30 minutes ahead of time, come in well after the pick-up time and the order is still not ready. A little consideration and some confirmation with the customer would be go a long way. read more

I fell in love with Melanie's during the pandemic. I walked by one day and seen so many to go orders coming out that there was no space at the bar! My spidey senses went up as I figured they must be serving amazing food to have so many orders. And I was spot on!! Melanie's Chinese-Guyanese fusion has held me down through a pandemic and through pregnancy cravings. Their food and service is top tier. Ambiance 9/10- The spot is small and has a few tables so people mostly pick up their food during the winter/fall but during the spring and summer they have an amazing outdoor dining setup and they aren't very pushy about table and time limits which I love. Inside, they play some really beautiful Guyanese music and it is dark and there are mood lights. With the drinks and hookah, you start to feel like you're in a mini club. While a lot of people from the neighborhood go here, they are super friendly. I've had some great convos here over drinks before. Service - Melanie and her family are truly kind souls. They are sweet, respectful and efficent. Even when we have dined outside, I've never felt forgotten about. They take their time to talk to their guest and get to know them which I really love. They are also open to people who may not be familiar with their culture's food and are more than happy to explain the dishes and their ingridients, as well as customize it to your spice level/taste buds. Food is ALWAYS a 10/10 for me. This is one spot you can also pick anything off the menu and be satisfied. Their portion sizes are huge and the food is made fresh fromMy go-to order is the shrimp with broccoli with a order of shrimp fried rice (a lot of shrimp, I know LOL) The shrimp with broccoli is flavorful, and the broccoli is cooked well but still has a crunch to it. The order of shrimp fried rice is also HUGE. My next favorite is their curry chicken and delicious roti.I've had the fried tilapia, channa and chicken chow mein and everything taste amazing. I'm no expert when it comes to roti but I can confirm this is one of the better ones I've had. Me and my boyfriend usually get one meal each and it last us 3 days. While the food is a bit pricey, I do feel like you truly get a bang for your buck. Drinks 20/10 - Melanie's strong Bahama Mamas got me through a stressful pandemic. They don't use any store bought mixes for their drinks, everything is made from scratch, using the traditional recipe with A LOT of alcohol. If you are a lightweight, I suggest approaching the bar with caution. My boyfriend can throw a drink back and he has even gotten drunk after 2 drinks from Melanie's. My favorites are the Bahama Mama and Blue Long Island Ice Tea. And they allow drinks to go as well! Melanie's is truly a gem and deserves all of the praise that they get. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Great food, portions, taste, quality, and customer service. I usually order out , but when I do order for pick up the ambiance in the restaurant is always clean, chill, and welcoming. There's another spot tha sells roti near by and Melanies is ALWAYS my go to. Their curry and jerk chicken are ALWAYS SO GOOD! read more

If you're looking for pure comfort food and a family owned and operated business, look no more. Melanies welcomed hubby and I with open arms and made us feel right at home for our first time trying West Indian food. We started with the potato balls and some shrimp... So much flavor. The potato balls came with a mango chutney or dip that was so delicious and paired perfectly. The chicken curry had so much flavor and truly was a comfort meal. Along with the mixed rice which came with a mix of shrimp, pork, and I believe steak. The portions were so generous and the drinks were strong but in a good way. There was a live DJ as we were dining which totally set a great vibe for a date night. This is definitely a must try and I can't wait to come back for more. read more

Melanie's Roti & Grill Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

I have never had Guyanese food before, however I am a fan of spicy Caribbean. I let my friend lead the way to try something new, and he did not disappoint! I took the owner's suggestion and had the jerk chicken lo mein. I didn't even know Lo mein is cooked in the Caribbean! Man when I tell you that jerk was jerkin!! My nose was running, but I couldn't stop eating!! The flavor was outstanding! I loved the friendly staff as well. So welcome! I appreciated how they made me feel from the moment I sat down. read more

This place is on Castle Hill in the Bronx. It's a nice cozy clean and friendly place to enjoy a great meal. It's just the right size the capacity is no more than 30 I'm sure. Miss Suneta was behind the bar she was very nice and served us fast as we walked in. Some guys came in to have a bucket of beers. Guys night out I guess. I brought my friend Ray as she came to visit and look upon her sister. So she wanted Roti said she went to St.Thomas couldn't get one Roti. So she got a few to take home. There is Happy hour everyday. read more

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I heard about this restaurant from a friend and decided to have date night there with my wife. I have never had West Indian cuisine and I was certainly excited. This place exceeded every single expectation I could have had. First off, it's a family owned and operated business. It was so charming meeting the wonderful husband and wife owners as well as their kids and other relatives. Inside the restaurant is beautiful, has plenty of seating, and they even had a DJ! They also offer outdoor seating and their take out orders were flying out of the kitchen. The prices are wonderful, especially for the massive portions. The flavors are unlike anything you will ever experience and their sauces are home made. The cocktails are also unique, delicious and pack a great punch. I love everything about this business and I will keep coming back over and over. read more

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One of my favorite places to get take out from in the Bronx. I actually grew up in the area and never knew about this place until a few years ago. Food has not disappointed since. Before covid it was just indoor dining, looked like a typical bar scene but not your typical bar food. Now during covid they do have outdoor seating and what seems like a closed private booth outside as well. I've only sat inside before covid once, usually take it to go. The food may look a bit pricy but I feel it's a good size that warrants that price. Quality is there, every time I order from here I am pleased by the flavors. This most recent time I ordered the Jerk chicken fried rice and the broccoli in garlic sauce. The chicken was cooked very well, flavor and texture was good. Just the right about of spice to give you the zing but not overly strong, spicy or salty. Was not as greasy as some other times I've gotten it which is a plus. The broccoli in garlic sauce was also great, they did not go cheap on the garlic. Must have been half a bulb in there. Not that it was over powering, flavor was good but let's just say kissing may not be in the cards after this dish (probably safer nowadays anyway). I was also impressed by the packaging of the food. Was very neat and leak resistant as you'll see how they packaged the broccoli in garlic sauce pic I've attached. Would recommend as a take out place and come back. read more

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Nice owners good food . Ordered a few times the house fried rice is amazing . And the wings are good

For almost two years, I've been trying to go to this place. I finally ordered and got the vegetable fried rice and jerk chicken. Best jerk chicken in the west Bronx. The jerk chicken was very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The fried rice was superb. I'll try to order other dishes as well. I ordered fried plantain, but it isn't the kind I like... so I didn't eat it. But that jerk chicken is the best yummy one I've had in a long while. read more

Great place! Great roti and jerk chicken. I love to pair it with their homemade tamarind sauce.

I thought this place was very good. I ordered the jerk chicken, peas and rice and a roti. At a previous visit I had an eggplant and garlic sauce w/ roti. They gave a really nice amount of food with the jerk chicken, they weren't cheap with the chicken and the chicken was very tender and well-seasoned. The roti is nice and flaky/fluffy. Slightly pricey in my opinion, but this has a bit of a gourmet feel to it and they give a lot of food so it's justified to me. And the first time I went there, the staff explained to me the dishes I was thinking of getting, so to me, the times I've went, the staff seem pretty friendly and helpful. I've gotten orders pretty timely and without issue. read more

Two things about West Indian joints you have to take into consideration when assessing them... Curry goat and rice........ or.......their doubles. Ordered three doubles here. They were ok. Missing the sour sauce as well as the spicy sauce and a side of green raw chili. It's a 5/10... Singh's Roti on Liberty in Queens in much better read more

Simply said: I like my rotis already rolled when I buy them. The wait was 20 min. That's ok because they were probably making something fresh. But once I got home and saw it was all separate AND my meat dish had one (1) potato. It wasn't very flavorful but maybe I'm just so accustomed to Jenny's Roti Shop having a more robust flavor. I may only return if I really want roti and Jenny's is closed. ‍ I tried. read more

I came from out of town and stop by here thinking it was Trini roti. I ordered curry chicken and roti large for 22$, and what I got was a small portion and some kind of chicken that wasn't curry, no chick peas like most Trini places do and they didn't have any vegetables, reading all the reviews. I should of got the jerk I guess, left there still hungry and dissatisfied. Sorry to leave and review for family owned business but I hope you all can learn to make a better curry. It really was not good and again I paid 22$ and left still hungry also read more

I love this place! Great food, drinks, and customer service. My favorites are the crab cakes, rotis, and shrimp lo mein. They don't skimp on the portions and the owner makes you feel right at home. You can't go wrong with any dish on the menu. Definitely one of my go to spots. read more

I love this place. They make the best roti evvvvvvver!!! Hands up for the biggest and best roti! I've gone here multiple times just for the roti craving. I've tried the channa and the potatoes and it was also very yummy with the pepper sauce. Love it. It really is a great spot in the Bronx to try different cultural food. Also due to covid they really amped up their out door seating game, lots of seats all around and on warmer days I've Always noticed it being busy outdoors. Yes from me, local gem! read more

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I'm definitely disappointed I ordered pepper shrimp fried rice and got 4 shrimp with a shit load of rice with veggies.. I also ordered jerk chow mein and received jerk lol mein Instead def not worth the price read more

First time going to this restaurant. Pina colada, Fried shrimp were great. Bartender and the waiter were so friendly. The food took a very long time to come out of the kitchen but at least I know it's fresh? Right. Nice outdoor seating. Little Gem in castle hill read more

There is not Anything wrong I'm going to say about melanies .....the Food is amazing ..THE STAFF are wonderful ....n WARM...The service is great quality ..and the overall ENERGY is wonderful ..THIS IS DATE NIGHT; SUNDAY FUNDAY; FAMILY FRIENDLY ...and all of the above !! Please keep up the good work ...especially during this time !!! read more

I am from Queens and was craving some West Indian Chinese Food. In Queens, we had a few options like Bamboo Garden and Kaieteur as well as a few other less popular places, which all serve very similar food. In the Bronx, there aren't many options. I found Melanie's while browsing the internet and saw some great reviews. We were having about 10 people over and I remember the Queens' restaurants portions were large. We used to buy 3 dishes and adequately fed 6 people with leftovers. I called the Friday night before and ordered 2 Fried Rice Dishes, 2 Lo Mein Dishes and 1 extra order of fried chicken, all for a 2 PM pickup the next day (Saturday). I belive you can order through GrubHub. Keep in mind that there seems to be both lunch and dinner (full size) portions, so be specific if you are ordering take out. As expected, the lunch portions are a bit cheaper, while the full sized dishes were $10-12. The rest of the menu seemed pretty fair with most dishes ranging from $10-15. I arrived shortly after 2PM and the food was ready waiting for me. The restaurant itself it pretty small with a few dining tables and a bar. The place, despite being 2 PM on a Saturday, had a very bar/nightlife vibe to it. I believe they have performances there from time to time. Parking in that area can also be tough with metered parking along Castle Hill Avenue and very little parking on the residential side streets. Luckily I had someone else in the car who was able to stay there in front of a hydrant while I ran in. The food itself was very good. The portions were large with 2.5 dishes plus the extra fried chicken feeding 10 of us. I would definitely make this my go-to when craving this type of food. It is probably the best in the Bronx, especially given the limited restaurants that serve West Indian Chinese Food. I cannot comment on any dine-in service. read more

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Customer service is terrible. I called the restaurant because my food was wrong. Spoke to the owners son (very rude) who first told me he would be able to replace my meal. Then he called back stating he can not give me a new order and that he would have to charge me for the original orders price. but only give me the chicken. I was very upset because I called and spoke to a women (owners daughter) to place my order. when I shared this wasn't my fault and should be charged I was basically told oh well. and was hung up on by the son. once again I'm a very very loyal customer to this restaurant and was VERY disappointed!!!! I WILL NOT BE RETURNING!!! read more

The food is authentic and a little different for example the jerk chicken lo me in is to die for i travel from westchester to the Bronx just for the food especially the lo main read more

Giving this 1 star because I have to. Food was tasteless and disgusting. Idk if all the great reviews are from Guyanese people who know what the food is supposed to taste like but I can guarantee you this isn't it. I got the channa that made it to my mouth but had a foul taste so I had to spit it out, polourie was tasteless and the tamarind sauce had a weird sweet taste that doesn't really go with anything on the menu-tip: it's supposed to be TANGY. Puri was not anything close to what it should taste like either. Everything had to go straight in the trash and my appetite was unfortunately ruined. Don't get me wrong, everything LOOKED appetizing but this is really THE example for it's not how it looks-it's how it tastes. I just can't believe this place is so popular. I wouldn't even trust them with my curried meats or chicken fried rice. Do yourself a favor and make the trip to liberty Ave in queens. Their worst roti shop is Melanie's best day. This was my first review on Yelp and I'm not pleased that it had to be a negative one. This was just a disgrace to my culture's food. read more

Very good Guyanese style food. They have happy hour on Sundays all day. I love the flavors. Although 16$ for a small Jerk Chicken Fried rice is a bit much... it is a good portion and flavor is great. Will def be back. Love the music they play read more

They had a great amount of outdoor seating thank goodness so we didn't have to sit close. It was my first time going and the place is pretty popular as the sun went down quite a lot of people did come to sit. Throughout the time we sat there there were so many to go orders waiting to be picked up or being delivered, which is understandable because the food was amazing. The servings are huge! My friend and I split a plate of lo mein and it was more than enough. The drinks were nice and strong too. And the prices are pretty low can't go wrong there. read more

The jerk chicken and pepper shrimp platters are really good. I order from here whenever I am in the area.

Food is great and so is the menu selection. Just need a little assistance with editing selections due to allergies like the shrimp in your mixed rice. It cost me three times the price of the one food selection to assemble minus the one add-on that I am extremely allergic to. Other than that, I have tried other plates on their menu and they are delicious. read more

I am so glad that this place is still operating at a high quality during COVID-19 pandemic this place has not disappointed me yet. I have ordered multiple dishes from this place and the quality remains high the service is with a smile and the food is delicious. One of my favorites is the "lamb lo-mein" OMG so so good. Delicious lamb with tender juicy cuts of meat over scrumptious pasta and veggies. Yummy! This place is ranked high on my favorites list. They're one of the food gems in the community. The only thing I would say is I would like them to create a sweet/hot sauce that's really really hot and sweet if possible. Otherwise don't change a thing. :-) read more

Every time I'm in the Bronx. This is a must for me. The jerk chicken fried rice is absolutely delicious. The jerk chicken Is yummy and seasoned well with a little bit of kick to it. I also love there chicken lowmein & fried shrimps with pepper sauce!! Love love love the food here. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. The customer service is always great; the food and drinks are amazing. I usually order the Chicken fried rice or the jerk chicken fried rice and the chef definitely knows what he's doing :). The drinks are mixed perfectly with the rite balance and delivered a great taste/flavor. read more

I went here for some roti skin. It was just ok. A little bland. I probably won't go here again. I made curry chicken from home so i didn't really mind the blandness of the skin but my friend who's guyanese hated it and complained about the taste. read more

Duck curry! Roti! Fried rice! So delicious, generous portions (pictured is the small!), amazing price point, warm service. Every dish is perfected with their pepper sauce. read more

Melanie's Roti & Grill Restaurant - Fried rice, duck curry, roti, plaintains. - Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York