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    Piman Bouk Restaurant

    3.5 (38 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lisa R.

    Very good. You won't be disappointed. Anytime I visit Miami, I purposely buy food from this restaurant and package it up and take it home to my Haitian father who eats the plate clean! Yeah, it's that good. Try it! It is cash only, so be prepared when you pay.

    Piman Bouk Restaurant...great Goat stew, conch fritters, and the fried chicken is succulent! The rice and beans is incredibly flavorful!
    Austin F.

    I tried the tostones, rice and beans, and fried chicken and it was amazingly delicious. The goat stew and conch fritters are incredibly tasty and succulent. This local Haitian restaurant in Little Haiti is a hidden jewel and my kids who are incredibly picky loved the food. The staff is truly kind and very friendly.

    Griot (fried pork) dinner, rice and beans, pikliz, salad, tostones
    Kiana M.

    Let me begin by saying I really do like this place, the food is delicious. I've had this place a few times but never actually went myself until recently. It's a small restaurant located in little Haiti, you actually wouldn't know it was there because it's kind of off to the side. The inside gives off a subtle creole vibe, my only complaint would be the lighting was very dark. I only get the fried pork however I did want to try the fried turkey which was sold out. The rice is always just right and everything is flavorful. I love my pork fried hard and that's exactly what they give you. The food is great, customer service is ok, not very much interaction besides getting my order taken and receiving my food, the prices are reasonable but they're aren't very many sides to choose from. I'd recommenced giving it a try just for the food.

    Breakfast: Mais Moulin & Poussin
    Randall W.

    This is where YeYe takes us when we're flying through Little Haiti. You better be hungry! Good to bring your Haitian friend to help you through the choices and the portion. You could feed three with the portions here. That everything I've had here is perfectly and lovingly prepared is like an afterthought with the portions they serve. Usually when you get portions this size it's usually to make up for quality. Not so at Piman Bouk Restaurant. When you walk in their front door, they are all business when it comes to eating. If you're not REALLY hungry, that's your problem. Haitian's are a proud people and the Piman Bouk folks can be proud of what they serve. YeYe picked us up at the airport and KP wanted a nice breakfast with a couple eggs and toast. No luck! Piman Bouk had mais moulin (Haiti's answer to slow cooked polenta and grits - but even more serious). What they don't tell you is that the accompanying meat choice is a major portion. I ordered the mais moulin with poussin (fish) and was expecting a plate with a couple pieces of deep fried fish on the side -- like I get from my Liberian friends. Not a chance. The first sign of trouble -- the good kind -- was the dinner salad! Yes, the large typical Haitian breakfast has a salad. It was a good salad, the only minus is that they bring out two bottles of salad dressing like they was your Auntie Flo. Then she comes out with a side dish of the perfectly cooked -- corse ground -- mais moulin with beans. Like, why a little side plate and where's the fish? Oh ... MY ... God! You better be fully awake in the morning so your eyes can open wide enough to see this! Look at the picture, it's fo real! We had to eat some first so that it would fit in the frame. No piece of nothin here. The whole fish is floppin off the ends of the platter, swimmin in butter. YeYe chuckled at the size, "Brother, they brought you the whole SHARK, haha! With a whole banan boule (boiled plantain) in your face, like a big smile, laughing at you cause it knows you can't eat it all. Tole ya to bring a good Haitian friend. Except mine was working on a platter of liver and onions of his own. Glad I'm not having my cholesterol checked for another month. Breakfast also comes with a big glass of fresh squeezed juice -- mango this morning. I didn't really have to say a "big" glass, what else were you expecting? Make sure you get some of that pikliz on the side, not because you need something more, but pickiz (pickled cabbage and scotch bonnet chili) is the Haitian hot sauce. Goes perfectly with the fish, but Haitians look at you funny when you want pikliz first thing in the morning. Tout blan se blan... The previous time we were connecting through Miami from Port au Prince, and we were looking to catch a couple winks at the pad before heading out at 4AM, YeYe brought us by Piman Bouk after 11PM. The weary staff were too happy whip us up few dinners and hang out for some chit-chat. Once again, food wasn't our big priority, but the folks at Piman Bouk aren't sympathetic to light eaters, no mercy! I ended up with a platter of Lambi (conch) that was first rate. If you thought you liked abalone, then you have to try this. Sea fresh taste, rich, buttery and tender. I wasn't starving but each bite begged me to eat another. Glad there was a bed to fall into blocks away. But don't do this every night. I'm actually NOT a big fish eater so I look forward to when I have a couple days and more time where I can have a leisurely meal at Piman Bouk with some real foodies and a day to recover.

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    The food tastes terrible, they must gave jited another cook. The food is bland. The ple coukd use a makeover!

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    Everything was great! Griot rice & beans.. Rice was cooked to perfection. Went for lunch time, they were busy but it wasn't a long wait time

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    Never disappoinment s. Great portions and great taste, best in Miami since they are not too much good Haitian restaurants in Dade county

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    It was pretty good compared to what ive experienced in NYC!! Everything was fresh and decently on point.

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    This restaurant is located in an open area where there's a ton of other restaurants. This was my…read morefirst time having Haitian food, and I would say it was so good! The flavors were really hittin--not salty but definitely not lacking in flavor and complexity. So delicious The only criticism I would have from what I ordered is that the rice was ever so slightly undercooked which made it a bit dry. Other than that, everything was great. There's not really a server--you order and they text you when it's ready. Then you come pick it up and go to your table. But the cashier lady was very nice and helped me decide what to get.

    We had dinner at Manjay's Citadel location. The food was fresh, filling, and delicious, and service…read morewas good. If you're looking for something unique to try at the Citadel, Manjay is worth a shot. They serve Haitian cuisine. Portions were generous and in general, the food was kind of heavy. Many of the components I believe were made to order, so there was a short wait. Here's what my wife and I ordered: Appetizer: * Caribbean Conch Fritters ($14) - Manjay pikliz, honey mustard remoulade These were big and tasty. Six pieces, like giant hush puppies with conch inside. The plate came with pikliz in the center. Pikliz is like the Haitian version of coleslaw, made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and peppers. Manjay's version was spicy and yummy. Bowls, each with 2 sides and 1 sauce: * Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl ($18) - breaded and tossed in Manjay's homemade honey jerk sauce; with red beans rice and sweet plantains and scotch bonnet mango aioli * From Haiti with Love (Griyo) ($18) - Deep-fried Kreyol-style slow-braised pork; with banan payzay and toofay Both the chicken and pork were very good and flavorful. The pork was served bone-in. The rice and beans and sweet plantains were comforting and addictive. The scotch bonnet mango aioli was spicy. Banan payzay are Haitian pressed plantains. These were savory and starchy. The toofay ("legume") was good too. It's a hearty vegetable stew, essentially Haitian ratatouille. Our cashier was Roniqua and she was nice. During our visit, I think Manjay had the longest line (a good sign). After walking around, looking at the other food court options and seeing Manjay's high rating on Yelp, we were sold on Manjay. We dined in so we got real plates and silverware. We actually took everything up to the rooftop bar and ate up there. Our trays were bussed by the staff on the roof. Along with this location at the Citadel food court in Little River (just north of Little Haiti), Manjay has a casual strip location near the Miami airport in Doral. This Citadel location is the original; it opened in February 2019. The Doral location opened in 2024.

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    Inside The Citadel's street-level food hall and dining room. Manjay is located in the back corner of this photo.
    Inside The Citadel's street-level food hall and dining room. Manjay is located in the back corner of this photo.
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    Honey Jerk Shrimp bowl
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    From the service to the food, our experience at Shiso was impeccable…read more We walked in for happy hour on a Sunday. The vibe of the space feels like they brought in the murals of wynwood to their interior design. The music selection was rap hit after rap hit, loved. We sat at the bar. Our server was Marcus. He was so helpful and attentive. Gave us his menu recommendations, which we followed suit. We ordered the duck dumplings and the sweet potato croquettes from the HH menu. From the regular menu, we ordered the bbq toro and the oxtail udon. The duck dumplings had a rich au jus, great. Our favorite app was the sweet potato croquette. Slightly sweet, a satisfying crunch, but soft in the center with tender brisket. The white bbq sauce and parm gave it a nice smoky nuttiness. Ordered another round, they were so good! The bbq toro had an amazing smokey flavor and a nice citrusy butter as the sauce. The cut was perfect. The oxtail udon was really hearty, and by far the best dish we had (though all the dishes were seriously incredible). It comes with a cured egg yolk, which they mix for you tableside. There was a good amount of oxtail in the dish and the udon sauce - bottle it for me please and thank youuu.

    I've always loved this place, but lately it feels like they're trying so hard to be trendy that…read moreit's starting to take away from what they actually do well -- the food. Sometimes less is more. I booked brunch for the Sunday after Valentine's Day. The reservation was confirmed, but then I found out they don't even open until 5 PM that day. How does a brunch reservation get confirmed for a time when the restaurant isn't open? I decided to give it another try this weekend and went at 5 PM to sit at the bar. The hostess told me there was a "Hungry Post" event happening. I asked about the price and she said it was $100 per person. Okay, fine -- but when I asked what the event included or what it was about, she seemed unsure and said it was "just a party" and that you just go in. No explanation of what was included, no specials, nothing. Charging $100 per person just to attend a "party" with no clear details feels odd and poorly communicated. I genuinely want this place to succeed because the food and drinks are great -- I just wish they would focus on that and improve communication and organization instead of trying so hard to be trendy.

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    Naomi's Garden Restaurant & Lounge

    Naomi's Garden Restaurant & Lounge

    4.1
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    1.2 mi
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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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    Patio
    Patio
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    Fried snapper
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    Marabu Restaurant

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    (757 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$$

    We are visiting Miami and wanted to try some Cuban food. We did some research and saw the reviews…read morefor Marabu restaurant and decided to give it a try! Let's start with the mojito that came with such a large piece of sugar cane. It was so good! The waiter recommended my meal and it was delicious. The meat was tender and well seasoned. It also came with beans and rice. One meal was probably enough for two people! The restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the outdoor mall near some neat shops. I loved the restaurant decor and everyone was so friendly. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave great menu recommendations. The staff was attentive, stopping by to refill our water and clear plates. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    Marabu was a disappointment. We were hoping to have a memorable Cuban food on our short trip to…read moreMiami and unfortunately they did not deliver. We had an early reservation that they couldn't find when we checked in. They told us we could only sit outside in 95degree heat (the inside of the restaurant was actually empty?) They did seat us inside once we showed proof of our reservation... Our server was a nice guy and sweet with our daughter. We ordered the ham croquettes, ropa vieja, and fried snapper. The croquettes were OK. The ropa vieja was not good. The flavor was very one dimensional, it just tasted like tomato paste. I didn't like how they plated it - ropa vieja in a dish on a plate, with a totally separate plate for rice and beans. It made the meal feel disjointed and small. The deep fried snapper was the most disappointing. It was snapper nuggets with a (Cajun?) seasoning on top. They tasted like catfish nuggets and nothing about that dish felt or tasted Cuban. The idea of plating it with the fish bone wrapped around had good intentions but it didn't land. Does it really make sense to call this dish "whole fried snapper" if it's served as nuggets? Rice and plantains came on a separate plate and they were fine. I expected a lot more from this meal, but maybe we had an off experience.

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