I don't ever review tbh but the chef at the Tasty Kreyol was amazing. He greeted my husband and I while we were looking at the menu and offered us a free sample. We ordered the fried pork (because the sample was good) and the plantain philly steak. Everything was delicious. Tbh the rice rivals my own. Also I usually hate plantains they are usually too soft or too hard but these were perfectly medium and flavored well. I will say it was all a little spicy for me since everything part of the dish had a kick to it but I also think hot Cheetos are spicy so my level of spice tolerance is low. read more

Just had the jerk chicken plate from Tasty Kreyol and I'm still thinking about it hours later. The flavor was unreal; perfectly spiced with that smoky heat you want in a real jerk dish, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. The sides were just as good, savory, well-seasoned, and clearly made with love. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. Everything was fresh, the portion was generous, and the vibe was warm and welcoming. This place is the real deal. If you're craving authentic Caribbean flavor, do yourself a favor and get over to Tasty Kreyol. read more

Tasty Kreyol - Jerk chicken, rice and peas, plantains and Mac salad - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Food was so delicious. Had the bananachos. Chicken was very tasty and favorable. Recommend this food truck any time

I have been waiting to try this Haitian food truck for months now but the timing never worked out. I was happy to hear they would be at the Cinco de Mayo block party downtown so paid them a visit. I got the griot which is citrus marinated pork that is fried. The plate also came with slaw, macaroni salad, red beans and rice, and fried plantains. At first the slaw was a bit too sour to me as it was piled on top the pork so that's mainly what I tasted. Once I could get to the griot underneath then the tartness of the slaw helped balance the richness of the fried pork. The pork instead was a bit dry inside but I liked the texture of the fried outside and it tasted yummy. The macaroni salad is not your typical local style version as the noodles are firmer and a different taste. The rice has a subtle flavor and would be nice if there were more beans. You almost never see plantains here so those are a treat. Nice to try different cuisines and I'm interested in their version of jerk chicken to have next time. read more

Tasty Kreyol - Griot plate - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This is the first time I've had Haitian food. Now I am hooked. The owner is very friendly and personally brings out the food to you. We have been here twice . The first time my wife just ordered wings and fries and she loves the BBQ sauce. The chef also came out and gave a sample of the Griot. I was sold. Told him I'll come back to get the Griot. Went again just today and fulfilled my promise. The Griot plate is amazing! The salty fried pork with the spicy slaw is a great combination. The coconut flavored rice and plantains made a great compliment. Lastly the Mac salad gives it a creamy taste. I haven't tried any Haitian place to compare to but when I do try other places they have to stand up to this place. I highly recommend it. read more

Tasty Kreyol - Menu June 2023 - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Okay. If I'm going to tell my story I'm going to tell it to it's entirety! I honestly was not looking to eat anything from a food vendor tonight. I was going to eat raising cane and honestly it was because I wanted to drink thier lemonade and because I was going to be there grab food after a LONG day of work. As I was about to turn into raising canes by residence in I see. That all the food truck vendors were still opened for business. So instead I went straight and parked on the side. I walked the whole walkway, there was about 5 vendors BUT the pictures of the food looked so good I decided I'm going to get their shrimp or lemon pepper wings. They didn't have shrimp tonight so they made my decision a lot more simpler honestly and I wanted the lemon pepper wings plate that came with rice. They ran out of rice so I opted in for fries instead. MY FRiENDS get there fries! It wasn't oily, it was crispy and not soggy and just heaven! He gave the box to me still opened because it was fresh of course (I'll attach picture) and I ate a couple of fries and didn't dissapoint! Then I ate into my wing................perfection. I just was so impressed! Not only was the food good, the service was excellent. I'm going to assume that was the owner that came out with the food, he was amazing and made everyone feel good. The one customer in front of me stood there and talked stories for a while and she kept repeating how much she was amazed with the customer service which is the second reason I decided to eat here! I happen to stumble on them by pure accident, but they gained a new customer. And one day I'm going to bring my other half here and I'm going to try the shrimp(hopefully they got the rice) and he's going to try that plate that had different meats on it! PS I couldn't wait to eat the food I ate it in my car and now I'm content and I still got my lemonade! Lol read more

Tasty Kreyol - Lemon pepper wings - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

It was great having the food truck out front of the hotel. Hence the 3 stars. After a bit of a wait my order came out and was wrong. I sent it back and When it came back it was still wrong and not even warm. I gave up The food was just ok and most of it ended up in the trash. read more

As a Haitian-American visiting Honolulu, for the first time, I am always in search of Haitian food. This place is the REAL DEAL. And the food is sooooooooo FRESH. I had red snapper and the oxtail was PHENOMENAL. We ordered Haitian patties and it was good. Love the food. The staff were GREAT. read more

Tasty Kreyol - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

As a Haitian person, I've been craving a taste of home while visiting Hawaii. I was worried that, so far from home TK's would lack the ingredients for an authentic Haitian dish. However, I had nothing to worry about. We had the griot (pork) and oxtail plates- excellent. The rice had a subtly perfect coconut taste, the pikliz ( pickled slaw) was spicy enough to add a flavorful kick, and the banan peze ( fried plantains) were crispy and warm. A delicious meal and friendly team! read more

Tasty Kreyol - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Community, I never do this, because I really try to support Caribbean owned businesses, but some things are unacceptable. I just had an experience with Tasty Kreyol food truck that was completely insane. I placed an order and was quoted 10-15 min. We were packing the car after the Hispanic Heritage Month event, so I went to get my food about 30-35 min later. I go to the window and I see the young man hand out an order to someone who ordered after me. I ask him about my order. He said they were going to start working on it now. I asked how that was possible if it had been more than 20 min past what he quoted me. I asked him if he forgot to put my order in and he admitted he had lost the ticket, but they would start a new order now. He went back in before I could respond and I waited. By the time it was 15 min past, I went to the window to just tell them to forget it, I wanted a refund. When I get to the front of the line and go to ask for the refund, he hands me the box. I tell them I want a refund and said the wait was ridiculous. A woman in the truck said "There's a line. What do you want me to tell you" in a *very* dismissive voice. I tell the young man I'm also a food vendor, and when the business makes a mistake, it's on us to rectify it with the customer. Then a man from inside who identified himself as the young man's father, starts screaming at me from inside the truck, saying they're not giving me shit and there's a line, and so what. At this point I'm completely in shock and I go and tell my husband what's going on, and this man comes out of the truck, screaming and coming at me as if he's going to hit me and then he tries to fight my husband and his employees hold him back. Long story short, no refund, and I waited nearly an hour for the driest, saddest, blandest griot I've ever seen in my life, with pikliz that's obviously been sitting out for a very long time as seen by the discoloration. The food was already cold (how, Sway?) and honestly even if I had gotten it in the original time frame, I would be *pissed* at having spent money on absolute garbage. If I had a dog, I wouldn't feed this to them. That's why I'm glad there is new diversity in the Caribbean food space, because when these places the only game in town for a long time, they get complacent and churn out trash because people don't know any better. Caribbean restaurants, we have a reputation for customer service that can be lacking, and the attitude here and there. But, if the place can't back it up with the food, this ain't it. You can't have bad service and bad food. Pick a struggle. read more

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OMG! I did something, fam bam! I tried Haitian food for the first time When you make ungodly noises after taking a bite, you know that food hits! I tried the fried snapper plate (which came in a pan ) and the oxtail stew. Fried Snapper: The fry on the snapper was heavenly. The crispy skin paired perfectly with the flaky, tender, and juicy meat from the fish. The seasonings were remarkable. The rice and beans were full of flavor as well. The rice tasted like it had hints of adobo and chicken bouillon with maybe some parsley or thyme and pepper. Not sure what spices go into Haitian cooking, but it reminded me of the flavors of Puerto Rico. The rice and beans were delicious! And the slaw! Omg The slaw was fire, literally! There was an excellent spice level to it which I'm assuming was from scotch bonnet chilies. Last but not least, we can't forget the fried plantains. The fried plantains are addicting! I could eat them like chips and be happy Rating: 100/10 Oxtail Stew: This style of oxtail was so different from what I'm used to. It was milder in seasoning, which was a pleasant surprise. The meat was super tender, and the stew was simple yet tasty. If you asked me to describe the flavor, I'd say it would be as if you braised the oxtails in a tomato base with garlic and achiote. The oxtails paired well with the rice and beans and fried plantains. This plate of food is worthy of a chef's kiss Rating: 10/10 The owners are amazing and full of so much aloha. It was a true pleasure to meet you folks and try some of your excellent food! Be sure to follow @tastykreyol if you want to try some authentic Haitian food here on Oahu. P.S. It's almost lunchtime, so we'll be trying your jerk chicken shortly read more

Tasty Kreyol - Fried Snapper - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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The chef is cool, he let me try a little of the pork and oxtail before I decide what to get! read more

Tasty Kreyol - Grilled pork, VERY GOOD - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

It was the first time I've had Haitian food and my goodness they have set the bar so high. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Just writing this review and thinking of their food is making my stomach grumble. read more

Tasty Kreyol - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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I've never had Hatian food so I was excited to try. I wanted jerk chicken, oxtails, and a beef patty. The young man told me they didn't have oxtails or beef patty so I just got jerk chicken. My order was ready pretty fast, maybe 5 minutes. I went right for the rice and peas and loved them, they had more flavor than the Jamaican rice and peas I've had with a slight spice. The jerk chicken had a good flavor, I think I may have liked it better if it was wings but it was still good. The plantain was fried perfectly. The only thing I'm not sure about was the mac salad, it wasn't local Mac salad which I'm fine with but I don't know really what it was, it was macaroni noodles and maybe oil or butter? I couldn't taste anything. The one less star is only because of the limited offerings, it'd be better if they just used a board with the days options than to have the whole menu and tell people what they don't have when they have already decided their order. But I'll visit again in the hopes of getting oxtail and a beef patty (I haven't had beef patty in so long!). read more

Tasty Kreyol - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Stumbled upon this food truck when I was staying at the residence inn in Kapolei. The oxtail is really good! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Too bad this is my last night in Hawaii, hopefully get to try them when I come back read more

Tasty Kreyol - Oxtail plate - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This food truck sells Haitian food. There location varies but I normally see them in the Ewa Beach/Kapolei area. I was fortunate to find them at Geiger Park in Ewa Beach on a Saturday. The owner was very friendly. He let us try the plantains and different flavors of chicken wings. We decided to try the fried pork dish called Griot. The owner recommended it. The Griot was delicious. The pork was crunchy and it came with a sauce with a kick. The dish also came with rice and beans, plaintain and mac salad. The owner mentioned that they didn't have the mac salad so he gave me more plaintains. The cost of a Griot plate was $13. It was well worth the price. They take cash and card. Overall, I recommend this food truck. There are no Haitian restaurant here so this is the only way you'll get Haitian food. read more

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The food was good and flavorful. I like spicy and good food and it satisfied me on both aspects.

CUSTOMER SERVICE When an establishment makes you walk away feeling like family, I believe the ultimate level of customer service has been achieved. From the moment we approached the truck informing we were new they took care of us. Though we came 15min to closing and they were sold out of a lot of things, we still received superior service like sample plantains and fried pork while we waited.   FOOD Our group ordered the Red Snapper and Ox Tail stew. Both came with rice mixed with beans, and plantains. OH MY GOODNESS, it was very delicious. I have tired different plantains from multiple restaurants and this is the first one that makes me wanna 'slap my momma' it was THAT good. I'm not a fan of plantains but they made me a SUPER fan!   Red Snapper was a full pound (enough for two people), well-seasoned, and fried to perfection. My friend that had the ox tail really enjoyed the flavor, and tenderness of the meat.   RECOMMENDATION I highly recommend visiting this locally owned Haitian food truck if you're local to Oahu or on vacation. Don't miss the opportunity to try Haitian food in a non-commercial, but amazingly authentic delicious way! Our group is going to go back to try MORE food before we leave the island.   HOT TIP Get there early as they can sell out and you won't be able to experience the greatness of all their items. read more

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Stopped by the night market to sample this pan of fried goodness. My only complaint is that I wish there was more lol. Definitely coming back to try other items on their menu read more

Tasty Kreyol - Fried snapper - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

The food & service is amazing! My fiancé and I go almost every week. She gets the veggie deluxe plantain sandwich and I usually get either the TK plantain cheeseburger or the chicken en sauce plate. You can never go wrong with any of their choices! I also love the wings and the TK Steak & Cheese or TK Chicken & Cheese. Must try! read more

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I enjoy coming to Tasty Kreyol their food is amazing. They are worth the try, you will never be disappointed. read more

Tasty Kreyol - Fried Snapper Platter - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

We tried Tasty Kreyol for the first time tonight and I fully regret not trying them out sooner! My husband, toddler, and I split the Fried Snapper Platter. We all had our fill and still had a little left over. The platter included a whole snapper, spicy pickled veggies, rice, sauce, and plantains. The snapper was perfectly cooked- crispy and crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Everything was well-seasoned, perfectly balanced and was mild enough for my toddler with the exception of the pickled veggies. This was my first experience with Haitian food so I wasn't exactly sure what the best way to eat everything was. All I know is that a little bit of every component made the PERFECT bite. The pickled veggies in particular gave a really nice kick; a little goes a long way. Service was excellent. The young man who took our order was very pleasant and efficient. There was hand sanitizer available, masks were worn, and there was plexiglass where you place your order. When our order was ready, the double doors of the converted bus were opened. There, we were able to meet the owners and I'm assuming their children. They were a lovely family- very appreciative of our business, friendly, and warm. I love that this is a family affair. We waited no longer than 15 minutes which, in my opinion is very reasonable for the amount and quality of food we were served. There's tons of parking available and tons of space while you wait. If you have antsy kids, it's so easy to let them run around the park while you wait. As far as the value, $28 dollars for this platter is a deal! I would pay at least double the amount for this meal at a sit-down restaurant. We had an all-around amazing first experience at Tasty Kreyol. This is a must-try establishment. I can't wait to try other dishes on their menu! read more

Tasty Kreyol - Whole Fried Snapper Platter with plantains, rice, and spicy pickled veggies. SO ONO! - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This was my 1st time here & boyyyyyyy did it top any expectations I had. I don't eat meat so I thought it'd be hard for me to pick something but the fried snapper meal was ON POINT! Seasoned well, fried hard to perfection. The rice was delicious, I love coconut milk so it was ! Thank you for feeding my stomach & soul! read more

Tasty Kreyol - Fried snapper meal - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

This food NEVER disappoints!! The jerk chicken is reminiscent of the islands. Today I got the fried Pork with a spicy slaw!! IT WAS AMAZING!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place! Pics for reference read more

Tasty Kreyol - Fried pork with a spicy slaw! - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Great service food came out really quick and tastes amazing the owner was absolutely kind and amazing

It's really good food and the service was fast. A very chill spot. Definitely the best food you ever eaten on this island

Loooove Tasty Kreyol! Discovering this food truck at our hotel was a game-changer. Now, even though we live at Pearl City, we still make the drive just to savor their incredible food. It's that good! read more

I was riding my bike home yesterday and took a glimpse at this food truck, and As a puerto rican man i love me some plantains First time having Haitian food and i just absolutely loved my experience with this food truck!! I ordered the TK Cheeseburger and the Griot Plate (Fried Pork), overall flavor was phenomenal!! I truly love trying foods from all different type of cultures, i will definitely go back p.s they have the best red beans and rice read more

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What a reminder tonight, to TRY NEW THINGS! Oh my goodness, the chef of Tasty Kreyol saw us perusing his menu as well as the other trucks along the street, and he came out to greet us, and even gave us some tasters to introduce us to Haitian cuisine. Let me tell you, he did not disappoint! We were initially just looking for something light after eating all day, but wound up ordering more and more food because the flavors were unreal! Lemon pepper chicken wings, jerk chicken, fried pork, oxtail stew, the rice, EVEN THE FRIES WERE AMAZING! We highly recommend you try this menu for yourself. I look forward to the next opportunity to order here again. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, but I always missed them in Geiger Park. But I went to the What the Truck food event and luckily, they were there! There wasn't a long line, but I think it's cause this place is underrated and people aren't adventurous enough to try new food! If you're adventurous and want to try something new, try Tasty Kreyol! I've always wanted to try Caribbean food and my friend recommended this place I couldn't pick what to get, so I made my boyfriend get the griot and I got the snapper and we went halfsies. It took a while to get the food, but it's understandable when you get it fresh. We weren't especially in a hurry anyway. When I got my snapper, the guy opened up the truck to show me; I loved seeing how happy and proud he was of the food The pickled veggies really complement the entrees, and I love the plantains! If you don't really like coconut milk, you won't like the rice, since it has some coconut flavor to it. Luckily, I do like coconut! Overall, I really like the food and the service is great! It's also awesome to support a small black owned food truck on the island I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Tasty Kreyol - Fried Snapper Plate - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Carribean Cruise When theres no line at a food truck at a crowded food truck festival event, do you avoid it? Ask me that 30 years ago and I'll just nod my head and go along with it, ask me that 20 years ago and I'd avoid it to be "cool." Ask me that 10 years ago and I'd still say no because I'd know better. Ask me that now and I boldly step up to the plate! As I was cruising this Food Truck Event, I was Eggcited to see this truck because I was adventurous for some Carribean food. As my eyes cruised the menu and pictures, I couldnt decide what I wanted so I asked the guy what would be the best thing to order if I wanted to get a little taste of everything. He recommended the #1 which consisted of fried pork, pickled veggies, rice, macaroni, and plantains. I also got some Jerk Wings cause I was feelin Jerky! Here's what I thought: Fried Pork-It was hard, dry, and salty, The taste was similar to pork adobo but a little heavier on the saltier side. I felt like I was eating some pork that was cooked then reheated up too much or too long :( Pickled Veggies-I didnt get a pickled taste in it, just tasted like shredded red cabbage. Rice-Looked good, I was expecting a coconut type flavor or some bold spices in it for some reason, but nay, it was bland like sand yo. Macaroni-there was a lot of it, it was just small elbow macaroni lathered in little mayo? Plantains-I enjoyed this the most and I only wish there was some kind of dipping sauce to compliment it! Jerk Wings-The only thing that remotely tasted like I was on a Carribean Cruise to me, but the chicken pieces were too small! Very little meat. Woulda prefered lesser total quantity, but slightly larger and meatier wings so that I could enjoy every bit of its spicy goodness in all of its jerky glory! Overall I would try this truck again as it appears I am the one going against the current. If I happen to swim past this truck again, I feel I just need to find and order the right thing to better enjoy this Carribean Carb Cruise! read more

Tasty Kreyol - Kreyol Taste - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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The chef was so kind and excited to share his amazing food! We stopped by after snorkeling around Makua Beach and we're too starving to wait until we hit Waikiki. Totally recommend, everything was seasonsed to perfection and served hot and fresh. The jerk chicken plate was a great deal and every last grain of their delish rice was eaten. The service was fantastic and you can tell the food was made with love read more

Tasty Kreyol - Jerk chicken plate! - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

5/5, 10/10, 50/50... point being, I could not love this food more. I dream of the Mac salad. Every time I think I've ordered my favorite thing from the menu I have something else. Get it. I promise you won't be disappointed. You'll love it - regardless of what you order! read more

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Tasty Kreyol is nothing short of a culinary miracle on wheels. Every dish from Chef Q and team is a delightful exploration of Haitian flavors. Their cooking is so phenomenal, it makes me consider moving 4,000 miles to Hawaii just to have these dishes as a regular part of my life! I'm eagerly looking forward to my next trip to Hawaii, not just for its beautiful sights but also for the warm hospitality of Chef Q and his mouth-watering creations. If you're hesitating, don't - Tasty Kreyol's food is absolutely worth it. read more

Tasty Kreyol - Jerk Chicken was the first thing I tried. The second time I got the pork. Both were phenomenal - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Sak pase Chef Q! Exquisite and delicious "Tasty Kreyol" delights, artfully presented curb-side fare in Kapolei, Hawai'i!?! Who knew Miami's pulsating 'Little Haiti' would have a far-flung Caribbean cultural outpost in the form of aromatic and authentic Haitian cuisine 'within-a-step' of one of Marriott Bonvoy's members. Congratulation, KITV4 in recognizing Tasty Kreyol as the 2022 Best of Hawaii - first place! Let's do it again for 2023 and (again!) - Fred Alexandre (Big Island) read more

From beginning to end, absolute delight. I've never had Haitian food but read the reviews and had to try it. But, I couldn't find them, then I called them and the woman on the other end said she would text me next time they were close by. I really didn't think it would happen, but today it happened. I got the call and got in my car. They were going to be by the Residence Inn, Kapolei. I got my food and everything was beautifully placed. Gorgeous presentation. Everything had its own robust flavors. Amazing flavors! I had the griot plate and jerk chicken plate. So happy! Very kind and gracious family. A must read more

Tasty Kreyol - Griot plate and jerk chicken plate...yum! - Haitian Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

It was a pleasant surprise to see food trucks as we drove by Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei. I ordered Oxtail Stew Plate. When I came back to pick-up my order, Chef Gedeon asked me if I ate pork. He then asked me if I could wait for a sample. It was amazing! So ono that we placed two orders of the fried pork - one with rice and the other with plantain. I sampled a small piece of oxtail while hot and fresh - very tender and tasty. We didn't get to the rest of the oxtail stew until the following day, and it was just as good as the small piece I sampled the night before. The best part was Chef Gedeon made sure our orders were all Gluten Free for severe allergy. Food truck outdoor ambiance was good - everyone was friendly and supportive of each other since we wanted to try a few different food trucks. read more

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If you're staying at the Residence and are looking for a good food truck, look no further! I cannot recommend these guys enough. Definitely a highlight of my trip, with some of the best food and great service. The Griot (fried pork) is absolutely fantastic, as is the Oxtail and Jerk Chickenan. Eat and Enjoy! read more

Stumbled upon Tasty Kreyol's food truck at Waikele the other night, and wanted to give Haitian food a try because it's something I've never tried before. Tasty Kreyol is run by an adorable and friendly Haitian family that moved to Hawaii from Haiti. They were helpful and recommended that I try their signature dish: Griot (fried pork) plate that came with rice, Mac salad, and plantains. The Griot was flavorful and savory, complemented by the picked sour cabbages it came with. The Mac salad and rice both had nice flavors and spices, reminding me of Creole spices in New Orleans. Check out Tasty Kreyol's food truck if you like Haitian food, or want to give it a try. read more

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The ox tails are AMAZING It was a party on my taste buds I have vowed to try EVERYTHING on the menu And Mahalo for you professional customer service read more