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    Sonny's Roti Shop

    3.3 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveTrinidadian
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    DO NOT TAKE PICS @ Sonny's RotiShop
    Freeyah-Knycky C.

    DO NOT TAKE PICTURES IN THIS SHOP! As I'm sure a lot of (Caribbean) people do, even if you can make dhalpuri roti (that's the one with split/chic peas in the dough), we order it saving a ton load of time and mess. My family found Sonny's to do a really nice roti skin so we ordered and was given a pick up time of 6:30 Saturday morning. On arriving at the shop I was pleased to see they promoted home (T&T) by way of menu and decor. I gave the lady at the counter the pick up name and proceeded to snapping pictures for yelp purposes. Click, check photo, click, changed angle, click click click. Out of nowhere I heard "YOU CAN'T TAKE PICTURES HERE!" You know caps signifies shouting right? I turned to the voice, "excuse me?" "Ah say yuh cah take pictures here" "Why is that?" I asked, I thought maybe it was for religious reasons and I will always respect that whether I understand it or not. "No reason de boss man just doh want anybody taking pictures in he shop" Well blow me down with an air kiss. I retorted: "well tell your boss man to sue me or take them off my phone". I will admit (with some degree of shame), I myself was a tad rude. The order just seemed so unnecessary. What was more upsetting was up to this point I had taken pictures of the restaurant and menu board with foods that as a Trini I'm constantly asked about so my pictures were to promote this shop/restaurant in a positive light. I don't know if "boss man" was hurt in the past by someone taking pictures in his establishment with a negative outcome, but I'm a strong advocate of it isn't what you do/say but how you do/say it. The aggression was uncalled for. It left a bad taste in my mouth. (Which isn't good for a place that sells food). As I waited for my roti skins (the order was late), I vowed never to come here again and when I finally left their shop, we drove a few blocks down, 'round a corner and stopped at Singh's Roti Shop where we made further purchases of doubles (yummmmy) and other Indian/Trini sweets like jalebi, current rolls etc. I took pictures AND videos at Singh's to my heart's content and wondered why we didn't order our skins from them in the first place. You live, get chastised THEN you learn. One star because I will not lie, the skins tasted okay......alright good. The End.

    Bedessee Jamaican Style Ginger Beer
    Suresh D.

    When I came in here Wednesday around 1 pm I wasn't sure what I was buying because I was picking up stuff for an out-of-town friend. I had noticed outside they had a sign in the glass advertising chicken doubles. I wasn't sure if my Muslim friend stuck to Halal meat so I texted her but I got no response. When I went in, I asked if they could do the regular doubles. They could. I ordered 2. I also got 2 bottles of ginger beer. My friend had asked if Mauby was available but I couldn't find it there. When I met with my friend she ate the doubles. She enjoyed them.

    Chicken roti!
    Polly H.

    Well, say you are on the way to the airport. Preferably JFK terminals. This is a great lunch spot or brunch if you wake early to head to. It's right near the A train stop and they have great prices. I had the Chicken Roti which is $6, but it might be more to have it boneless...not sure perhaps a dollar more? I got two other sodas and my total came out $9 and change. The roti itself is served separately, so that way your chicken meat and juices do not sog up the bread. The roti is light and crisp with crushed yellow lentils inside the bread. The chicken roti comes in a curry sauce which is flavorful. I do know they have variety for the interior of your roti: conch, duck, beef, oxtail, shrimp, goat and of course chicken. They also have doubles for $1.25 and $2 if you want chicken with your doubles or is it inside the doubles? Not sure. I have only been here twice, but if only it were closer, I would visit it every week. When inquiring for the doubles, they will ask you what sauces you want. Tamarind, spicy, and something else which I forgot. My apologies. Did I mention that they have pumpkin? currant cake? aloo? and other yummies for your tummies? With about 8 tables and plenty of seating, I find that I never had to fight anyone for a seat or hunt and peck for one. I sure like this place. =) And best of all, they do have a sink located on the same floor (sinks come in handy since people usually eat roti with their hands) and I should mention that there is a bathroom located downstairs. There is a sign that mentions not to run down these flight of stairs.

    Front of menu
    Lola O.

    Accessibility and parking- 1star. It's in a crowded neighborhood on a busy street. Parking was horrendous. Luckily I found parking and that's the only reason it got that star. I ordered a chicken roti, shark and fishcakes. Will rate each. Roti skin- 5stars nice and warm and fresh roti skin. Not reheated like some West Indian restaurants. Curry chicken- 3stars was just ok. Seasoning was just ok as wasn't that tender. Fried Shark- 3stars $2.50 for a piece of a shark steak cut? Wth? With that price I was expecting it to taste better. It was just ok and that's why it lost stars. Fishcake- 2stars. $2 for one. Biting into it it looks nice and flaky. However, it was mostly after. The flavor was just ok. Again too much money for what I got. Overall rating: 2.8 stars. I will try again and next the order the boneless chicken doubles

    Doubles
    Shafeena K.

    I had doubles from here and I expected more. I hadn't had one in a while and that may be the reason for the big expectation. It was missing something. It tasted okay but I feel like it was lacking something important. I also wish they gave you tamarind sauce with it but they didn't. Overall, it was satisfying but, I would try another place next time.

    I've been meaning to see how this place compares to the many other Roti shops in the area. I finally got around to it and I'd say they are a 3.5 to out of 5. I still prefer Trinciti in terms of flavor but they are always so packed and the wait is usually long. This place didn't have a wait at all but in their defense we did arrive pre-lunch hour. The good thing is they were all set up and ready to go beforehand. We sampled the boneless chicken roti (which is actually $1 cheaper than nearby locations, many places upcharge since the meat is boneless). Decent portion size but the curry is slightly sweeter. The shrimp roti was just okay. The flavor was good but the shrimp were severely overcooked and tiny at that. The deep fried shark was okay but it has a bone in it (cartilage) so there isn't much actual meat to it. It does taste like chicken so I'd rather just have a meatier piece of actual chicken lol The one thing that did impress me is the doubles here are actually huge and super low priced, even with the addition of chicken. If I come back it would be just for the doubles. Parking will be tricky if you arrive at a busy hour. Read the signs and be sure to read the meter as parking regulations are strictly enforced in the area. Your best bet will be down a residential side street away from businesses.

    Boneless Chicken Doubles
    Pinky And The B.

    We had Shark, Doubles, Chicken Doubles and fish cakes. It was okay not as good as the others in the area. It didn't make my tongue dance like Island Roti or Trinciti Roti. It is a good value though and service was quick and friendly.

    Curry Shrimp

    Worst roti I ever had in my life! I ordered the curry shrimp and channa (chick peas). The shrimp tasted like it's been cooking all day which resulted in a mushy dog-food like consistency. The Channa was spread like peanut butter on the roti. Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! I'd give it zero stars if I could. So mad I wasted my money!!!

    Dal puri is gross and nasty. They seem to sell left overs dal puri, sweated, pasted together, color change, etc.
    Ravena S.

    Doubles are delicious ! Dal puri is gross and nasty. They seem to sell left overs dal puri, sweated, pasted together, color change, etc. As you can see on the pictures.

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    Your prices are outrageous/portions meager/no napkins or utensils no wonder you are loosing customers

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    Great food, I love it! It's a small restaurant... But the food is good, they just need to give your bigger portion.

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    Great Trinidadian place on Liberty Ave. I really like their roti and doubles. Everything here is good. Service is good too.

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    Why did I wait so long to come here?!…read more I mean, I know why. It's a bit of a trek from where I live. But I'll happily travel for good food, and Trinciti absolutely justified the journey. As an Indian, I don't say this lightly. I know my Indian food. I was already aware of the historical overlap between Indian and Caribbean cuisines, but Trinidadian food fascinated me. The familiar spices and flavors are there, yet they've evolved into something entirely their own. You can taste the migration story, the adaptation, and the creativity in every bite. A quick practical note because Instagram reels had me misinformed. They do take cards. You don't need cash. Also, parking isn't exactly abundant, and there aren't many nearby places to sit with your takeaway. My advice is to grab a table and eat there. The space itself is small and pretty no-frills, so if you're coming for ambiance, this isn't that kind of place. But if you're coming for flavor, you're in exactly the right place. The setup is simple. You line up, order when it's your turn, and move things along. It's a busy spot, so a little menu reconnaissance goes a long way. The staff are efficient and patient, but they're not mind readers. Asking them whether shrimp or chicken is "better" feels like asking someone whether you should prefer chocolate or vanilla. Both are good. It depends on what you like. We ordered the dhalpuri roti, which is a soft flatbread stuffed with seasoned ground lentils. If you're sharing, ask for it not to be wrapped. Otherwise, it comes rolled up like a wrap. We filled ours with both the curried goat and the oxtail because we weren't there to play it safe. Both were excellent, paired with those comforting, home-style potatoes that soak up all the flavor without overwhelming you with spice. I also couldn't leave without trying the doubles, and we kept it plain. Oh. My. God. Flavor bomb. At its heart, it reminded me of chole bhature's distant cousin. The same comforting chickpea soul, but interpreted through Trinidad's lens with pepper sauces and chutneys that make it unmistakably its own. I honestly think the chutneys are what take it over the top. For the bake and shark though Pay first, take your number, and when they call you up, tell them how you'd like it dressed. Personally, I have a "trust the chef and give me everything" philosophy, so I said yes to it all. The result was a glorious mess of crispy fried shark piled high with pineapple, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and an array of vibrant chutneys that I am still thinking about. They do not skimp on the fish. Watching them assemble it from the front row is part of the fun. Before you leave, do not skip the cassava cake. The raisin dessert was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's entirely personal and worth trying if you have a sweeter tooth than I do. They also sell plenty of snacks and hot sauces, so take a look around before heading out. One final thing I appreciated. They have a restroom and a sink stocked with soap. Trust me, you are going to get messy. That's part of the joy of eating here. If you're the kind of person who side-eyes people for eating with their hands, this might not be your scene. If you're willing to embrace the delicious chaos, Trinciti will reward you generously. I left full, happy, and wondering why I had let distance keep me away for so long. Some places are worth the drive. Trinciti is absolutely one of them.

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    I ordered a curry beef and I took one bite and the inside of my lip was still on fire 10 minutes…read morelater. When I complain, they say there's no way it can be spicy as everything is supposed to be mild. They don't take into consideration that the cook's spice tolerance might be higher due to them consuming a lot of spicy food so they can't tell when they've put too much spice. I could even see the high amount of pepper seeds in the curry compared to the previous times I've gotten it. The chicken curry is also often too spicy. Sometimes you get lucky and the chef working that day doesn't overload it with spice but it's rare. I see unsanitary behavior more and more often. People touching notepads and pens then using the same gloves to touch the fried chicken pieces and plantains. The notepad is on the same place they wrap the rotis. Then the lady taking cash goes to wrap a roti and uses her bare left hand to do it. Same hand touching money all day. The A rating doesn't mean much since restaurants get wind of when the inspector hits other restaurants and just tries to be on their best behavior then go back to being nasty after. Also, they use a shady tactic in which they make you wait longer so the line grows long and the store appears more crowded, making passerby think the store must be good for it to be crowded with so many people. They don't even try to hide it. When you order for delivery, the workers pack the food immediately so it sits there getting cold for 30 minutes until a driver picks it up. ZERO common sense. Today is the last straw that made me never order Sybil's again. I go in near closing and a worker is cleaning the steamtable bins with soap and water. You know how you place the steel containers of food on hot water. So they were cleaning the hot water basins with soap and water right at the table. The worker then uses a dry dirty cloth to wipe the soap clean, obviously there's going to be some dried soap residue still left since it was never fully rinsed with water. I've seen workers in the afternoon taking the stainless containers of food off the table, the dirty soapy water now on the bottom of the container dripping onto the other food as they lift it out. Wow. And you're ingesting parts of that everytime you eat.

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