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    Royal Bakery & Roti House

    4.2 (74 reviews)
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    Skin

    Excellent service, helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. Plenty of options to choose from, wide variety. The items tried were ok, some things a bit dry or less fresh compared to other standard favorites in the area. Definitely worth trying.

    Butter bread and patties freshly baked
    Dee B.

    I love this place for its fresh baked bread and pastries. And don't sleep on the roti, dbls and patties all tasty as well. Yesterday i was in the mood for some hot baked bread did i say fresh?! Its baked fresh every morning just an FYI they don't open the doors till after 10. So while you standing outside on the long line don't complain because the aroma coming from inside the oven! Baby it will have you mesmerized. I got a loaf of butter bread, 2 sweet coconut buns and a beef patty "which I ate walking home" . Sorry no pic of it next time lol. But the bread my goodness for $4 definitely worth it. Soft warm a lil sweet with butter. You wont be disappointed go check them out in Crown Heights. Disclaimer: the lines does be longggggggg so get there early. And Cash ONLY.. tip the staff as well there really nice and attentive. Also if you want coconut rolls or currant rolls they not done till 3 so get there like 2:30 to wait in line. Thank me later

    Cassava pone
    Cathy K.

    Plenty of big name roti shops in the neighborhood but this place is a quiet contender not to be missed. Doubles are one of my favorites, don't forget the pepper sauce. Real star of the show is cassava pone. I've impressed all my coworkers and everyone else I've introduced to it, everyone has always asked for more. Perfectly moist, sweet and dense. Lots of other entree options and pastries as well. Cash only!!

    Since Royal sells Roti, maybe we could go all Texas and have a Rotio.
    Fox E.

    Billy Joel - "It's Still Royal & Roti To Me." What's the matter with the stuff I'm baking "It isn't French, Fox, can't you tell?" Maybe I should buy some bake shop doubles? "No, you've got to go to Dominique Ansel. Where have you been eating out lately, honey?" Royal: it's delicious and won't cost much money. Everybody's talkin' 'bout cronuts Funny, but it's still Royal & Roti to me What to get: Saltfish Pie, Doubles, Currant Roll. What else: Everything. And: More Billy Joel later. First I have to write this review and go hit on guys at the gym. Other Caribbean bakeries have opened up in Brooklyn, but they realized what Lorde realized. "We'll never be Royal. It don't run in our blood. That kind of amazing baking quality and standard just ain't for us. We sell a different kind of buss-up shot. Let me sell you roti. You can call me Carib-B." And so on. This is my favourite bake shop in the whole country, I think. Definitely my fave Caribbean bake shop. It's the only place I've ever had "Doubles" that were better than the recently-opened Michelle's in Buffalo, NY. But the Doubles aren't even the star attraction here. The Saltfish Pie is! Before I tell you in more detail about the food here, let me also delight you with the knowledge that (a) service is absolutely lovely here. Attentive and friendly, whether you're buying 1 thing for 2 dollars, or 30 things. And speaking of dollars, that's the other great thing about Royal. It's dirt cheap! I mean shockingly, amazingly cheap. You can get absolutely stuffed here for 5 or 6 dollars. Amazing value for money with all this home-baked goodness. Let me list all the things I love: Saltfish Pie - this is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. Bear in mind, it's a little dry and very very flaky, and the salt inside is extremely fishy and extremely salty (like smoked kippers, or Dutch smoked fish). But it's also one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. They don't always have it, but when they do, I'm in heaven. Speaking of Saltfish Pie, do you want some of my Salt in your Fish Pie? Milk Rolls - a little dry, but very different and enjoyable. Now would you like some of my milk in your roll? Currant Rolls - amazingly good, less dry, full of currents and sweetness and crustiness, so unbelievably indescribably amazing, one of my fave desserts/baked goods in town, try them. Would you like my currant in your roll? Banana Coconut Bread - exactly what it sounds like, and as delicious as you could imagine it would be. Would you like my Banana and my Coconuts in your Bread? Fish Balls - my balls are slightly better tasting (all the guys in Greenwich Village say so, and they would know, I'm down there every night at 3am because I can't get enough), however these balls are damn good too. A little fishy, but then, if they weren't, they probably wouldn't be called fish balls. Nice and greasy too and I like that. Would you like my balls in your fish? And of course - Doubles - and I adore doubles, they're cheap, filling, and orgasmically good. Most people that try them are shocked at how much they love them. And these are the best Doubles I've ever had... the ones in Buffalo are second only to these. And you may think that it's big now, but when I get excited, it Doubles in size. Let me explain what Doubles are: A doubles (it's always plural, even when it's singular) is a soft puffy kind of pita-ish pastry that is more doughy and not at all flaky... it's squidgy. It's filled with chick peas and spices and sauce, and topped with very hot fruity sauce. I'm not someone who likes fruit mixed into my savoury food, but I make a huge exception for doubles. I even ask for extra fruity sauce so it will really blow my head off. You can have that hot sauce added to anything from Royal Bakery, and it's amazing. In fact, the only thing more delicious than Royal Bakery is going in the back alley and pleasuring the various male customers that catch my eye. The homosexual references in today's 9 reviews are dedicated to today's wonderful and long-overdue US Supreme Court Decision to make Gay Marriage legal in all States. I believe you can get all kinds of other Caribbean goodies such as Roti from here, and I'm looking forward to trying all of them in the future. Totally in love with this place. May it stick around forever. The single best Caribbean Bakery you will ever find in the USA (from my extensive experience, anyway). What's the matter with the Doubles I'm eating? "Can't you tell that they aren't French?" Should I get a set of Saltfish Pie slices? "Will your passenger throw up from the stench? Nowadays you can't eat at cheap places You can't eat in Bed-Stuy and see famous faces." Saltfish, current rolls, even if it's Doubles It's it's still Royal & Roti to me

    Dispay of some really cheap eats!
    Deanna T.

    We were staying in this neighborhood and after strolling around, stumbled upon this bakery restaurant which specializes in Caribbean, Trinidadian, and Chinese food. Yes, Chinese food! I believe it's more like a Chinese-Caribbean fusion? They had chow mein and fried rice on the menu! After greeting the lady behind the counter, I asked what was most popular and she answered roti. Suddenly, another patron who just received his order, turned to us and exclaimed, "Doubles. You have to get the Doubles. Look here." and proceeded to show us his just-bitten, steaming hot pastry. I commented, "Oh! It's curried chickpeas wrapped in a roti? It looks and smells really good!" The man affirmed, " Yes, give it a try. I promise you won't regret it." I thanked him for the recommendation and turned back to the lady to order the Doubles to go. The man was absolutely correct in that we certainly didn't regret ordering it. The Doubles came out piping hot - pretty sure we burned our fingers just holding it. As I bit into the Doubles, my mouth immediately felt the heat emanating as well as that curry kick. My taste buds were in heaven! Eating this was a bit of a conundrum because the curry flavor whets your appetite, but the hot temperature burns your tongue. Can you imagine eating this in the summer? We were standing outside sweating as we tried to scarf this down. Note: if you wait too long, the curry sauce disintegrates the flatbread to into a hot, yellow mess. I highly recommend bringing some hand sanitizer or wipes if you're planning to try this tasty Trinidadian treat. Another reason to give it a try: it's only $1.50. :)

    Trinidad Chinese style! The best I've had in America! Everything about this place is good!

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    Great little neighborhood spot - get the chopped cheese! Super nice guy behind the counter!

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    3 years ago

    The best current rolls & coconut rolls!!! Superb!!! I've been coming here for years and the quality is still excellent. Cash only btw.

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    4 years ago

    No partner..... it just not happening. One look at both the food offerings and support staff was enough to dissuade the novice diner....

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    Delish options from the Dahl soup to the roti, even the Chinese specials are just yummy

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    Delicious pastries that's I've never knew before going to this shop. It's definitely best in the area. Go support this local business !

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    Food is awesome...Service is great...Best Roti ever....Roti is packed with meat and potatoes skin soft and succulent

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    Delicious food!! Love the owners, such kind people! love the rotis, doubles, and pholourie!

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    Great rotis, they're all good. My fave is the goat or beef, I hear chicken is popular too. The guy who works there is really sweet too.

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    4.2
    (834 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Something about Caribbean food when the winter weather's frigid sounds dandy to me. Guess if you…read morecan't be somewhere tropical, eating tropical cuisine sure helps. Enter The Islands. It was sort of an odd time so the spacious restaurant wasn't very busy. We studied the menu for too long and after much deliberation, here's what we ordered, in order of spice level: - Oxtail ($35): Not spicy, super flavorful, "Trimmed and sliced chunks of oxtail seasoned freely with fresh spices and simmered to tender perfection." - Curry goat ($29): Mildly spicy, "Goat meat marinated and cooked in curry spices and herbs makes this an exotic dish." - Jerk chicken ($20): Apparently incredibly spicy so I steered clear of it, "A Jamaican delight. Spicy, delicious chicken baked with this unique combination of spices from the island." The dishes I could handle were excellent, with no drop of sauce left unmopped. On the sides front, the rice and beans, roti, steamed vegetables, and plantains were all tasty. The entree sizes were hearty. Our server seemed like a cool dude: easygoing with a sense of humor. It was kind of chilly in the restaurant, not sure if we were in a warmth dead zone or what. The bathroom was frog-themed which was a cute touch!

    "Deep in Brooklyn, hides the Caribbean"…read more Came here on sleepy Tuesday. Not many people in the restaurant but lots of take out going on. The friendly one woman staff helped seat us, recommend the dishes, made the drinks, prepped and served the food. It was all tasty. What's to cheer - Nice not to too sweet homemade rum punch - Solid, flavorful oxtail. Very island spiced and cooked well - Goat was also really strong - Reasonable prices - service with personality What's to jeer - they were out of the jerk chicken unfortunately which I really wanted to try - place is pretty low key and not swimming with ambience

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    Kokomo

    3.9
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    3.1 mi
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    Visited Kokomo to celebrate my college graduation, and overall I had a nice experience. The…read moreatmosphere was definitely a highlight, the music was great, the vibe was lively, and it feels like a nice lounge spot for hanging out with friends. They also offer hookah, which adds to the social atmosphere. The food was okay. I ordered the oxtails, but they were a bit spicier than I prefer, so I didn't enjoy them as much as I hoped. One thing I really appreciated was the thoughtful service. Since I was still wearing my cap and gown, the staff surprised me with a complimentary ice cream dessert to celebrate my graduation, which was a very kind gesture and made the experience feel special. Overall, I'd return more for the ambiance, music, and lounge experience than for the food. Congratulations to the staff for creating such a fun and welcoming environment!

    Pretty disappointing experience overall. I ordered the ackee and saltfish avocado toast, priced at…read more$28, and nowhere on the menu did it mention that the portion was large enough for 2+ people. It came out as two huge slices of sourdough stacked so high that I couldn't even finish one. For something that expensive, there should absolutely be some indication of portion size, or at minimum the waiter should mention it when ordering. Avocado toast also isn't exactly something you can box up and save for later, so a lot of it just went to waste. Honestly, the menu feels arrogantly overpriced, what avocado toast dish is pushing $30? The only thing that seemed reasonably priced was the $35 bottomless brunch. Overall, the pricing felt excessive and the lack of transparency made the experience frustrating.

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    Stella's

    4.6
    (184 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I can't express how much I enjoyed my dining experience at Stella's. The staff were wonderful and…read moreinviting from the moment we walked in. The drinks were perfectly made nice, strong, and flavorful. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. The codfish fritters had to be my favorite, perfectly fried without being oily, just pure deliciousness. I ordered the Stella's Tasting, and it was more than enough food for two. My friends enjoyed their meals as well. Since it was my birthday, the staff came out and surprised me with a very delicious carrot cake. Moist, not overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. To top it all off, we were vibing to a really great playlist the entire time we ate. I will definitely be back!

    We were craving Caribbean food and I've been curious about trying this spot out for a while so when…read moremy husband suggested it was an easy Yes! I had their passion fruit lemonade which was refreshing and not overly sweet. For my entree I ordered their oxtails and rice and peas on the side. Their oxtails were cooked perfectly, the meat was falling off the bones. I would like it to be a bit more spicy and some more Lima bean but maybe thats just my own preference. When I asked for some spice the server brought us some pepper sauce which was exactly what I needed! My sister tried their jerk wings and mac and cheese. Their Mac and cheese is WOW. Definitely recommend! I didn't try their wings but I tried the sauce that comes with the wings and it had a lovely kick to it. For dessert we shared the Plantain Paradise and the ice cream paired so great with the plantains. It was vanilla ice cream but didn't taste like regular vanilla ice cream.. it had a nice rich texture . Service was great, the music was nice and although it was a bit cold in there they had a blanket per table which I thought was a cool concept.

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    The Simpson Restaurant & Bar - BK

    3.8
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    1.3 mi
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    9.5/10 for the vibe, ambiance, and service -- and a full 10/10 for the food…read more I'm not a picky eater, but I've had some really disappointing oxtail lately, so I was hoping for the best here. I'm Dominican so I know oxtail pretty well and have made it myself. Thankfully, this place absolutely delivered. The oxtail was perfectly slow-braised, tender, and falling right off the bone -- exactly how it should be. Absolutely amazing. Of course I had the rice and peas, plus some veggies. A few of the veggies were slightly overcooked, but still flavorful and enjoyable. The drinks looked incredible, but I went with the rum punch and loved it. It was a little sweet, but super flavorful, strong, and definitely worth ordering again. For dessert, I had the Hennessy cheesecake, which was rich, decadent, and unbelievably delicious. There were three of us dining, and we all left completely satisfied -- with take-home containers because the portions are VERY generous. The only thing that bothered me a bit was that our server seemed to focus most of her attention on my friend. She is Jamaican, and because I look like a white American woman, I felt a little overlooked at times, even when I had several requests myself. We also had to look for her a couple of times while she was sitting with a group nearby. That said, everyone overall was very nice and welcoming. The bussers especially stood out -- they checked on us often, kept everything clean, and even greeted me in Spanish, which I appreciated. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back with more people next time.

    The moment we walked in, I knew we were in for an amazing culinary experience. It was my birthday…read moreweekend, and we were in New York for an extended stay. For my hubby, Brooklyn is home - and we always love exploring the new places the city has to offer when we visit. We had reservations, and were seated within 10 minutes, which was reasonable. The place was packed - everyone was in high spirits, and I was ready to taste some of the best Caribbean cuisine in the region. My hubby's best friend - a Brooklyn resident, joined us. He had been to the restaurant a few times - and had good things to say. We were not disappointed. I had the Brown Stew Red Snapper - *chef's kiss*. Hubby had the iconic Jerk Oxtail over Macaroni & Cheese Pie! The English language cannot convey the beauty of that combination! Tender, tender oxtail, falling off the bone with the creamy, cheesy mac & cheese! He wanted to savor that dish another day, so he got a to-go bag and took it back to the hotel! (I couldn't help but clean my plate - I was obsessed with the fish!) Our friend enjoyed the Hennessy Fried Shrimp (not pictured) - one of his favorite dishes at the restaurant. It looked delicious as well. For drinks, I had the Bob Marley cocktail. A colorful drink - flavorful - and effective! There were people celebrating their birthdays throughout the night - and the wait staff goes IN! I was enjoying watching at least 10 people receive the Stevie Wonder "Happy Birthday" song while we were there. Imagine my surprise when it was my turn! My birthday was the day before, and we had already celebrated in Manhattan. Having two special recognition events made the evening that much more special! Shout out to the Simpson crew who came with the song, the rhythm, the sparkling cake, and the good vibes! My 70th birthday was exceptional - without a doubt. The Simpson added the touch I needed. We'll definitely go back next time we're in Brooklyn!

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    Flamingobaby Kitchen

    4.3
    (279 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I am still thinking about this food. It was so good, flavorful and fresh. We cleared those plates…read more We were full, but not sluggish at all..just completely satisfied. This is an intimate and cozy space, great to sit and talk without the noise of a loud space. Music was played, but not obnoxious and there is a tv. Service was great, food was tasty, no complaints at all! Quick heads up, this is a cash only spot, but so worth it. Will definitely be back!

    I scoured the internet and my old photos trying to find this restaurant again. It had been about a…read moreyear since our first visit, so it took some digging but we eventually found Flamingobaby Kitchen and off we went! For the table, we ordered the oxtail stew, fried chicken, yams, collard greens, and mac & cheese. I also had a Peach Bellini for a little bubbly. Everything was exactly as I remembered -perfectly cooked and well seasoned, large portions with more than enough to take home. The chef stopped by our table which was a nice touch. Service overall was great. They also make great use of such a small space. It is indeed well worth the visit. Side note, we ordered the same exact items off the menu as we did a year ago...only one thing was missing which was the biscuits with the flavored butter jam. We were told the biscuits were replaced with cornbread. I didn't order the cornbread this time around but would like to see the biscuits return at some point.

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