Don't let the ambiance fool you. Macaroni Au Gratin is bland with consistency of imitation cheese whiz? I can't put my finger on it but it didn't have a flavor of ANY blend of natural cheeses. I'd know, I'm a cheese connoisseur! Perhaps they use imitation cheese. Simply put, their macaroni au gratin is inauthentic as in no veggies (onions, bell peppers) nor ham or ground beef used either. At least the Diri Djon Djon and Lalo was decent. I've had better Salad Russe. It was either missing onions or salt. The condiment cup of Pikliz is shorter and smaller than the usual 1.5 oz. Most restaurants provide sizes 2 oz and larger and that's how I was able to tell the difference. I never even knew those solo dipping cups came any smaller! Probably so you can ask for more so they can charge extra. Not only do they make sure to cut corners on the Pikliz. Which wasn't even enough to mask their thick, brown, over-fried, DRY and STALE bannann peze that has been sitting out. After they cut the plantains they don't soak in salted water. Bannann peze SHOULD NOT be so thick, should be made-to-order and served hot, fresh, golden and crispy. Just look at their photos and see for yourselves compared to other bannann peze / tostones you've eaten / seen. Then to ask if I need utensils for a to-go order? No ma'am, I'll be using my fingers and eating out of my hands today, thanks for asking. Don't ask, just automatically include utensils in the bag for the astronomic amount you charge for your food. Chain restaurants or even mom & pops all simply include utensils and napkins when preparing to-go orders. Only time to get away with that is when delivering. At which most times customer may decline since they're home / work and may already have those items. Price point - garbage for side of macaroni au gratin I'll let you all be surprised for yourselves on the rest on menu. * If anyone gave this restaurant 5 stars... they're obviously not Haitian and/or their tastebuds are shot. read more

Came here just to pick up black rice as I've been craving black rice. Upon entry the stagf was not friendly at all. The rice also did not taste like true black rice. Wanted to like this place but unfortunately didnt. read more

I love, love, love, this restaurant its truly delicious. The staff is amazing and the entrees taste like someone's grandma is in the back cooking. I have tried many items on the menu and they are all tasty. I wish i lived closer i would eat here more often. read more

I decided to get takeout from neguess for the first time after watching their promotion videos on social media. I got the griot with black rice. The griot was cooked perfectly. I just wish there was more given for the price. My mother got the Lalo with rice and beans. The Lalo tasted good but i also felt the portion of it was small. The both rices were good. The sauce on the side to put on the rice could've used more flavor and the pikliz was not spicy in my opinion. I would preferred it to have more of a kick. But overall it was pretty good, I would get it again especially the griot but I would most likely do it during the lunch special. read more

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It's always so nice to dine in here. Our favorite Haitian restaurant. When you first walk in you smell the aroma of spices and it feels homey. Lovely and accommodating owner and staff. My husband loves the pikliz that we always buy it from here to bring home. Recently we bought a jar of militon legume. Food and juice is always fresh. Trust me you won't ever be disappointed. The portions are ginormous and generous. So so so worth every dollar. You can truly sense the love and care when dining in and when they cook the food. Oh and the food doesn't look and especially doesn't feel greasy or oily. There is also vegan options here too. Ours soups are happy! read more

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Decent Creole food, but not consistent!!!!! I visited Neguess Creole Restaurant and had an average experience. The flavors were there, and some dishes were enjoyable, but others felt a bit underseasoned and not as fresh as expected. Portions were reasonable for the price! Service was polite, though a bit slow at times, especially when it got busy. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, but it could use a little more attention to cleanliness and organization. Overall, it's a decent spot if you're craving Creole food, but there's room for improvement in consistency and service!!! read more

As soon as I entered the place, the smell of it was horrible, in such a weather (summer) there was no AC. The lady in the front had such an uninviting attitude that was hotter than the place itself. Quite frankly, it was my second time and last time going there. From the first time her attitude was just as horrible, and today, my brother convinced me on going there, it was another terrible experience. She was scarier than a Pitbull. I would NOT recommend this place . read more

The decor and dining area is very antiquated lol. It channels 1980s chanm salonn. I visited with my sister, my brother in law and niece and nephew. He is Jamaican, and his two children are more familiar with Jamaican fare. They were just complaining about how they barely like Haitian food but they CLEANED their plates! Even the least appetizing dish (Haitian mac and cheese) was devoured. Thank you Neguess for a beautiful experience and for converting unfamiliar taste buds. read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - A little bit of everything - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

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This place is amazing! For authentic Haitian food that tastes fresh and flavorful, this is the spot to try! I wanted to branch out and discovered this local spot on Yelp. The reviews were so good that i couldn't wait to see for myself! The food definitely did not disappoint! In fact, I have recommended it to lots of Haitian friends who are looking for a taste of home! I had the stewed chicken with black rice, plantains and a side of pikliz. The pikliz packed a punch, which I'm sure will be perfect for someone who likes the heat! The chicken was tender, and the black rice was super addicting! I ordered the large portion, which was enough for at least 2 full meals. Pro tip: Call 15-20 minutes before you are planning to pick up your meal, and it will be freshly made! The first time I tried the restaurant I went inside to order and ended up waiting 30 minutes for my food! It was super fresh and tasted amazing, but I would've preferred to have spent that time traveling there instead. read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Pikliz Plantains / Banan Diri Djon Djon Chicken / Poule - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

The service was ok, we were indecisive of what we wanted. The young lady was patient. They do have spaghetti it's not on the menu tho. The food was good and was a nice portion size. The restaurant is a nice small spot. read more

I received the right balance of service, food quality, and value. The workers were approachable and solution-focused. Their food flavors are spot on! The place avoids formality in favor of comfort. This spot delivers dependable experiences. read more

This place makes dishes that I think you'll appreciate as much as I do. Staff members handle requests perfectly. The value of our meal exceeded the cost. This spot delivers reliable experiences. The area gained character with this restaurant. read more

The food was soooo good. My usual Haitan restaurant ran out of legume lalo so I looked online and found this gem! The food tasted better than the restaurant I planned on ordering from so I definitely will be ordering from Neguess again soon! read more

The food here is authentic and tasty. I always get fried Red snapper, rice and beans and legume. I've also had their white rice w/ sauce pois before which was good as well as their vegetable soup joumu. I will definitely return in the future. read more

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I must have passed this gem of a joint a million times to and from home in my neighborhood and have barely noticed it. The only thing I regret regarding my visit today was that I have not discovered it earlier. It is rather understated. The decor is a bit stark and an odd mixture of paintings of various themes and styles, and very few tables. A beverage fridge is in tge dining area for diners to retrieve their own drinks. The food is ordered through a tiny window to the kitchen with no table service. Let all of these not fool you. This place is the real thing! It's superb food is amazing! The lady taking the orders was pleasant and helpful. Again, if you want to experience Hatian food at its best this is a must! I tried the Lalo as well as Diri Jon Jon and both did not disappoint. read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Diri Jon Jon - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

Love love love the food here!!! They are so authentic!!! I usually order the griot (pork) and (fish) with black rice. Never ever eve had a bad meal here. I swear it taste like I'm but in Flatbush BK... I love this place! read more

Excellent, authentic Haitian food! The atmosphere is very chill and everything was clean. Customer service was fantastic. Mesi anpil! read more

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I love Haitian food and couldn't wait to try this spot. I ordered over the phone, the small chicken and gravy with white rice and the brown sauce and fried plantain. I really wanted black rice but they had no more. When I arrived I parked in front of the restaurant. I walked in and the nice young lady took my payment and it was $10.66. She handed me my food and I left. When I got to the car I dug in. The chicken was decent, the rice was nice and buttery, the black sauce was bland and the plaintain needed salt. I ate until the meat was gone and threw the rest away. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't the best either. read more

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Ordered and picked up my dish and it only took 5-7 min to wait. The sauces that came with my Griot was so good. I am definitely coming back to try more. read more

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I've eaten here twice and the food is always delicious. I recommend the griot. The service is great when eating in, never a long wait. The ambiance is quiet and comfortable. read more

I have been searching for a place with authentic tasting Haitian cuisine to feed my family. I am happy to say that I finally found it. The first time I tried their food I was blown away by how delicious everything tasted and the generous portions . I ordered the griot, turkey,and chicken. They all were seasoned well and delicious. My husband is haitian and said that everything he tasted, including the white bean sauce remInded him of being back home. The different rices we ordered were very good also. Hats off to the cooks in the kitchen!!! In addition, the young lady that I placed my order with was very nice both on the phone and when I picked up my food If your looking for a place with authenticity, this it where you want to go. Since our first visit we have returned even though we have to travel a little over 20 minutes to get there. So happy I decided to try them. LAJUAN read more

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I found this place from Instagram and knew I had to try right away. I ordered using Uber eats to my job and made my staff order with me since many of them have never tried Haitian food. Now when I say they all loved it!!! I stuck to chicken but they got griot (fried pork) and they said it was delicious. The rice was good, the portions were huge, and the prices are reasonable. They had to call me because one item wasn't ready in time but their customer service was so friendly. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Poule (chicken/fried), diri djon djon (black rice), banan peze (fried plantains) - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

Long wait , got a large but the food didn't fill the container, I feel like I got less for my money. And I was given the wrong food . Poor customer service read more

This is about to be my new go to. Extremely filling meal for a great price. The fried pork was delicious. God bless this establishment! read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Fried pork - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

This establishment is a little on the pricey side but the food is amazing, I had the lalo with white rice and bean sauce, food was 10 out of 10, and they are also generous with their portion even the meat unlike other places. The goat was so tender and flavorful, again 10 out of 10. My daughter had the Turkey and she loved it as well read more

The dining room is very spacious. Ordering was very easy and have a lot of Haitian apparel would've bought but they didn't have the sizes on some of them. The food was good, the patties were good as well and have the cola lakay as well. The server was really patient with us and will come back again. read more

Surprised by his good this place is. Never would have imagined turkey can be prepared in such a tasty manner. Very friendly service though can be a bit slow during busy times. But absolutely worth trying. read more

The ambiance in the restaurant is nice. The food seemed bland to me. Several small fatty pieces of griot. The sospwa was bland. The sauce for the meat was very heavy on the tomato paste as well. I probably won't return but the young lady working there was very kind and professional. Just didn't love the food read more

I'm so glad I finally tried out this place!! Ordered delivery through GrubHub which was a plus. I ordered the chicken (poule) w/ sauce (not pictured) & fried red snapper (pwason) w/ sauce on the side (pictured below); both orders with diri djon djon. Jessica, who called to update me on my order (delay in delivery), provided great customer service!! Now onto the food... It was delivered came PIPING HOT!!! When I finally plated our food, I don't think I chewed...I practically inhaled it!!! Loved everything from the presentation to the smell to the taste of the food. My husband especially liked the pikliz which further added to the flavors. I definitely want to try their griot or kabrit or BOTH (why not) next time!! Also, the amount of food you get is enough for lunch & dinner. Definitely worth the money! read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Pwason / Red Snapper, Banan / Plantains, Diri Djon Djon - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

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I legit only order from minority owned restaurants especially Haitian and Jamaican restaurants in NJ and NY and being of Haitian descent myself I love and salivate for Haitian food. Unfortunately this is my first FAIL at a Haitian spot. This time I ordered via Uber Eats and was sadly disappointed and only ended up eating the fried plantains with pikliz and the kola lakay...the Tassot Turkey dry and not seasoned, rice was just the same lackluster and the sauce was basically the juice of the boiled meats not actual sauce. The mac cheese had to be a prank (see picture as proof) Uber actually refunded a portion after I sent pictures. I don't know what else to say...but I'm truly sadden I'll just go back to my old faithfuls: Woolibam, Good Shepherd, MD Restaurant or Denise's Place. read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Baked Mac & Cheese - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

So boom, I saw this restaurant via a post on Instagram saying they're in Vauxhall. Me being in Union, there are no good restaurants nearby, they're all either Italian, Chinese, or just basic American restaurants. I called in my order, Jessica answered with her name! I am a stickler for customer service and sis made my day with just a name lol. She took my order, there was a little misunderstanding with my order when I picked it up, she was so apologetic and made sure my order was on point. "I got you". Now the food, I don't think I've ever tasted a more seasoned tassot, my lordt! The rice was superb! And the portions are huge. I will def be back. I was iffy at first bc Haitian restaurants never have good customer service, like you should be thanking them for your money being spent at their establishment. Not Neguess, the service matched the food: excellent. read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - My pup never left us alone, the food smelled and tasted so good - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

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Man this food is insanely good! The service is always great. I love the fried pork with rice and peas ! My kids beg me to go heat whenever we are ordering take out read more

The sauce pois was burnt and too much bay leaves in the lalo. Plantains were bland. I like the ambiance there but the food needs more work.

My New Favorite Restaurant My husband birthday is on January 3 and after a very exhausting Christmas and New Year season I was too tired to cook a birthday dinner for him and our family of 10. I called a few restaurants to see if they can prepare a few platters of food. Everyone said no bring it was so last minute on a Saturday. I found Neguess restaurant on Yelp and decided to take a chance based on the reviews and am so glad I did. I called at 2pm and spoke to Jessica and she worked it out for us to get 4 platters - Griot, Chicken (see photo) Macaroni and Rice and Beans - and told me it would be ready by 4pm. When I got there I told her that I forgot to put in an order of fried plantain and she said no problem and was able to make a platter on the spot. The food was amazing. We are Haitian and like every culture we are very critical of our own food and this was legit. The griot was cooked to perfection. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, the chicken was seasoned just right and was falling off the bone and the rice was almost as good as my tatie Mayotte - who is the most amazing cook. Thanks Jessica and team for saving me!! I will definitely be back. Pros Customer Service Food Platters I picked up but they also deliver Cons A bit pricey but we've noticed that a lot of restaurants have raised their prices because of the high price of food as a result of COVID. read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Poule / Chicken Entree - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

Love this place! Consistently delicious. Pikliz are good. Our favorite is the stewed turkey and the griot! Really everything here is tasty. Service is verrrrrrrrrrrry slow (standard lol) so keep that in mind when ordering. read more

The soup bouyon is delicious! It's not always available but it's so good. I love this place

Really wanted to like this place but it left alot to be desired. I ordered the tasso kabrit and diri djon djon. The flavor was bland and goat was basically all fat. The rice was OK. I also ordered fish cakes which was the only part of the meal which I enjoyed. In the unlikely event I return it would only be for the fish cakes. read more

Tried the restaurant for the first time. The griot was fresh, soft and flavorful. Hubby had the vegetarian Lalo and he said it was fresh and very flavorful. The bean sauce was absolutely delicious. And all very affordable!!! Definitely a hidden gem! read more

Good portion. I order the fried turkey with black rice & a side of fried plantains that also included mozzarella sticks. Food was good, rice had a little to much oil for my liking but overall. Not to salty read more

Neguess Creole Restaurant & Catering - Haitian Near Me - Vauxhall, New Jersey

Honestly this place is amazing. The minute I called the restaurant I knew it was going to be a good experience. I made my order and Jessica was so pleasant and patient while I was ordering. Now let's get to the food. The vegetarian Lalo and the Lambi were amazing!! We ate both with the sos pwa nwa and diri blan. I literally wanted to drink the sos pwa by itself !!! I'm so happy I found this place via IG because lawwwddddd I'm coming all the time. It's very rare that you find a Haitian restaurant where the people are nice and the food is amazing! read more