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.

My first time trying doubles AND my first time in Trincity. The line started all the way outside…read morewhich added to my anticipation. My Trini friend was shocked that I;ve never had doubles and so this day was my lucky day. When you reach, the servers take your order along with as many toppings and additions. They also had bake and shark, bake and saltfish, and other items to choose from such as dhal puri roti, pholourie with tamarind sauce, it was my first time so I didn't go too crazy and wanted to appreciate the essence of the doubles. I would go back again. It is takeout, so don't get too comfy. Make sure you're ready to grab your order and take that first bite after you leave or reach your destination!

This is my favorite spot to grab doubles and aloo pie! I like mine with tambourin and pepper sauce…read morefor the perfect kick. They also serve plenty of other West Indian favorites like curry and roti. Make sure to grab a Solo or a peanut punch while you're there -- it pairs perfectly with the food. It's not a dine-in restaurant, and there's almost always a line, but it moves fast and is definitely worth the wait!

I have only ever ordered doubles and bottled beverages. The staff is usually the same people most…read moreof the time. No matter when I go, there is always a line. The staff and people there can be hit and miss. Sometimes, they give you attitude when you ask for something. I usually get the doubles with archar, tamarind, and hot sauce. The one thing I don't like is that they use the same spoon to dip all the condiments. A few times, I bought extra for the week, and the food went bad before the second day. One time, the double smelled like hot garbage, and I think it was because the cucumber relish had gone bad. I do like the doubles but I have to go a certain and only order a small amount to prevent it from going bad.

I may have found my new spot for the summer...friendly service, and food is made to order so a…read morelittle wait time but worth it! Very good portions also.

Best bar b que.... Walked in, small hole in the wall basically, friendly service, but delicious…read morefood. The bar b que lamb can't get enough of it. The flavors made me feel at home ( Trinidad ). It's more of a take away spot, definitely would recommend this place.

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE . service has went down always drunk. A friend of mine just moved in queens…read morecalled and placed an order for delivery. They said they didn't deliver when i called they said they will be there in 15 minutes. When I asked which address are you were going to deliver to you because he did not ask. The tall guy behind the counter. Said they do not deliver . I guess leaving young kids playing music and drinking is not a good thing. Also my friend just moved their and i could not come to Queens. After this I did and it was the tall guy. Very rude and looking at the food it looks dry. Just a bunch a kids drinking, playing loud music. Also I felt terrible for suggesting that place for him. I retract my last my review.

I have been going to Avenue Bbq since they opened. I must say that over the years the food quality…read morehas remained top notch but the portion size has decreased and prices jumped exponentially. Service is always good which is nice. Recommend trying the bbq chicken with fries

I've always passed by, always seen the line but never went in and today was the day. Passed by…read moreduring lunch time (maybe avoid that) and the line was out the door. But it was worth the wait! The aunties had attitude but I get it. It's packed, it was hot and they were just trying to get people out of there. I had goat and chicken doubles and my godddddd. Best goat I've had! The meat was so tender and the curry sauce was BOMB. The chicken was also great but the goat beat it in my opinion. The spinach and Chana were amazing! Fried rice and the cabbage were great too. Absolutely loved it and I get it now!

Got a couple of doubles and roti here and they were absolutely delicious. You don't really get…read moresmiles from the workers but food makes up for that in taste and portion. Prices are on par and very reasonable. The doubles I got had everything and two more than filled me up.

Plenty of choices, great vegetarian choices- I'm a vegetarian and had pumpkin, lentils, curried…read morepotatoes,dal with roti and all were DELICIOUS!!! Nice and clean place with plenty of seating. Once you eat here, you'll want to come back again and again. Portions were generous too so you have leftovers for more meals. I can't wait to return for another delicious meals

Extremely clean place! If they keep the consistency, food quality, portions, service nice, they…read morewill be a competitor to Trincity. Very convenient location. Right off Van Wyck expressway Rockaway exit. Got goat curry, very flavorful, my roti was just right, a little brown outside. Parking could be a problem. Very congested area, may loop around to find a spot. Will be back definitely

Good food, great vibes, cold beers. This type of establishment puts you in a good mood even on the…read moredarkest of days. Thank you to my friends who took me here for a drink. Needless to say, it turned into buckets of beers and glasses of who knows what everyone was having. It was late at night so we were only able to get Trini Chinese Chicken and fries - which was great by the way. Came back on another occasion at about 5pm for the real deal. Not only was the food good, it was abundant. Huge roti (enough for two), lots of curry, nice pepper. Yummm!!! Bang for the buck - definitely! Stop by if you are in the neighborhood.

I miss it already. The doubles are $1 and delicious!! They ask if you want pepper inside before…read morethey wrap it for you. I ordered 5 with the intention of bringing them home and they never made it. I also tried the cassava pone which was very good. I'll be back!!

If you're looking for authentic Trinidadian food, this is the spot. The staff is extremely generous…read moreand the food is made from scratch. EVERYtime that I am in the area I make a point to eat here.

This review is for a take-out. The service and ambiance were pleasant. The person who made the…read moreorder was very helpful. The dishes we got were Doubles, Curry Shrimp, Oxtail, & Curry Goat. I would have to say the star of the three were definitely the Curry Goat. I found the goat to be flavorful, nicely spiced, and without gaminess. Which is very important, it was well tender. It however along with the curry shrimp was served over a white rice that felt a bit over done as it was very very soft. I am happy to say the shrimp were definitely not frozen but from fresh, they were a bit overdone by the time we were home but I can say perhaps it may have been from the long commute. I am very specific on the way I like my doubles and I found them to be good. I could always use more pepper and cucumber on mine haha, but it isn't for everyone. The oxtail were a good portion and actually had some meaty ones. Overall, I will return here for more curry goat, it was very tasty and they give great portions.

I tried to order everything that I seen on IG lol. Food was delicious and reasonable. I ordered to…read morego but I felt rushed as I was ordering. The restaurant has seating if you do choose to dine in.

If you come on a Saturday evening, be prepared to wait at least an hour--the place gets packed. If…read moreyou do go, the best things to order are the Guyanese patties (chicken or beef), a refreshing coconut water, and the currant rolls, which tend to be the highlights. Personally, though, I'm not much of a fan of the rest of the food. Those few items stand out, but overall the menu didn't quite win me over. Now you officially have the Supreme Touch

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.