This may be called a Kitchen to Go but there are chairs here. You may want to eat here. The server…read moregot right up from his midday meal and patiently walked me through the available dishes behind the counter. I tried a range of foods and was shocked at the reasonable $7.99 per pound. Plus a tiny bit for the little puff pastry patty. Verdicts: * Patty is indeed a lot of flaky bread, shedding all over as I ate it. But delicious and fresh. Get one, maybe not several. * For the main course I tried the rice and beans, freshly prepared pork, and a couple of plantains (one savory one sweet). Covered in sauce from the chicken legs. What a nice spicy sauce. Pork had a couple of fatty bits, but they were also the flavorful parts and the meat was delicious otherwise. * Got a scoop of the... Haitian légume? to go with the rest of the meal. It has eggplant, collards, wonderful stuff. Make that your veggie. I hear this place is very much whatever they have cooked and not sold out of at the moment. Never you mind. Come on over and eat whatever they've got and enjoy!

It's all about the straight-up Good Food experience. The standards are to satisfy your graving for…read moreauthenticity.

The food here shows what happens when quality matters. The workers excel; greeting everyone…read morecheerfully and accommodating requests with smiles. The crowded room showed its success. Le Sang De Jesus Haitian Cuisine takes pride in their dishes. This restaurant provides consistent satisfaction.

Hot , Fresh and on point ! I was tired of eating the same old thing . Wanted Caribbean food but I…read morewanted something different. I was not disappointed! Banging! I got the creole box . Food is the Bomb.com !!

The kitchen serves tasty dishes that don't cost too much. The level of professionalism here is…read moreexceptional. Friendly faces serve tasty plates here. I was amazed by the food quality. The good ratings are justified.

Best black rice I ever had next to my Auntie's. Plantin's were fried perfect the fried red snapper…read morewas maaaad good!! Salad everything was on point!!!

I can't lie it's a bit hard to find this restaurant using navigation when walking is your mode of…read moretransportation, and you're not a native of the city. However, this is a hidden gem you should try. It appears to be a family owned restaurant. Decor is light and seating is sparse, so if you plan to bring a party of 4 or more I'd definitely suggest calling ahead to potentially make a reservation. We also came on an extremely hot day and sadly their A/C system wasn't working so it was on the warmer side. Not unbearable but a bit uncomfortable, so just keep that in mind if that's the case when you show up. What I will say when it comes to the experience and food is that it doesn't get more authentic than this. I asked for a recommendation and was told to order the griot, which was well seasoned and quite large portion size wise. The plate came with a rice of choice, two fried plantain, beans, pikliz and dipping sauce for the meat. Not bad for $20. I ordered to go because I had an event to go to, but can attest that they do a great job of plating their dishes when you dine in. If I'm ever in NYC again I wouldn't mind returning, dining in and hopefully trying something different like their Kalalou or legume which looks incredible.

It was the best Haitian food I ate here during my time in New York…read more I will come next time for sure! Thank you guys!

1st time trying Haitian cuisine and it was pretty good. Definitely had some familiar Caribbean…read moreflavors reminiscent of Jamaica and Dominican Republic. The legume with meat didn't have the most appetizing appearance, but it was tasty. Portions were large, and worth the price. Would revisit and try some other menu items.

A good restaurant starting to fall off I want the black rice that made me start coming here in the…read morefirst place rice been gray constantly for 3years now I posted a picture of black rice when I first started coming here and it doesn't taste or look the same goat haven't been tender and fresh to greasy under seasoned and these spot didn't start that way

Ok so Saturday they were only open from 6-10. If you're not familiar with a non-typical Caribbean…read morerestaurant, you'd be off-put by this place. It's not your typical restaurant they have like 2 or 3 tables but there's old men (probably family) sitting there talking in Creole. There's no menu anywhere, so if you're not familiar with the food already you won't know. The food isn't labeled and they in the tin pans. However, the food is amazing. The piklis is so good/spicy. The griot and black rice were so flavorful. I will come back. The ambiance isn't great, but the authenticity of the food is what drives their business.

This place is definitely a hole-in-the-wall, not gonna lie. The appearance and cleanliness might…read morewarrant a 1-star review, but I can't knock the food--it's genuinely good. It's home-cooked Haitian food, and it's worth the visit as I enjoyed my food. The service is typical of a home-cooked place: you'll get your food quickly, but this is a grab-and-go spot, not a dine-in experience. One thing to note: if you ask for anything extra, like I did for an additional scoop of rice, expect an upcharge (in my case, $5 for just one scoop). While an up charge for extra is understandable, just make sure the upcharge feels reasonable. Would recommend if you're craving authentic Haitian cuisine!

One thing I always look for when eating at a restaurant that specializes in food from a specific…read morecountry is whether people from that culture are dining there too. At a Thai spot, I expect to see Thai people. At a Mexican spot, I expect to see Mexicans. You get the picture. So at this Haitian restaurant, there are always Haitians enjoying the food -- which tells you everything you need to know. If you're looking for an upscale yet still authentic Haitian restaurant, this is it. No matter what you order, they always start you off with a soup that's hot, rich, and flavorful. I usually begin with the Haitian caviar and smoked fish empanadas, then move on to either the Saveur Creole goat or the red snapper -- always with extra gravy, because I can't resist pouring it over their black rice (don't judge me). It's BYOB, so bring your drink of choice or grab something from the shop right next door. Another thing I love is that the owner, Robert, is usually there. He'll stop by your table, talk with you, and make the meal feel like a real experience. And if you admire the artwork on the walls -- he painted all of it himself. If you go, tell him I sent you... maybe then he'll finally sell me one.

Came here with a group of ladies on a Thursday night. We called in for a reservation. The place…read morewas pretty empty. Our service was a tad slow as there was only one gentleman working that night. We order a bunch of different foods. I had the goat and black rice. The goat was a tad tough but the rice was really good. The soup that accompanied the meak was delicious. Note: the items are priced separately. Good experience overall

Ou La Restaurant & Bar is the kind of place you want to see succeed. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe service was warm, professional and genuinely attentive. Our entire party wasn't there yet, but we were seated anyway, which I really appreciated. The staff checked in on us consistently without being overbearing, and while we waited for the rest of our party, we were asked if we wanted a drink. That small gesture stood out to me because a lot of restaurants will make you wait until everyone arrives before they even offer you anything. Here, they made us feel welcomed right away. Now, the food. We ordered the steak and eggs, island oxtail burrito, island burger with egg, and I decided to make my own combination. I ordered the Ou La wings and asked if I could get a side of diri jon jon (Haitian black mushroom rice). They were happy to accommodate the request, and everyone enjoyed their meals. One thing that really impressed me was how quickly an issue with the steak was handled. The steak had been ordered medium well, but came out well done. It was mentioned, and once it was brought to the chef's attention, the chef came back just a couple of minutes later with the steak prepared the way it was originally requested. A big deal wasn't made about it, so the fact that he took the initiative to correct it so quickly said a lot to me about how seriously they take their customers and food. And then there was the kremas! I noticed that they had a cocktail called Café Kremas, which is essentially an espresso version of a traditional kremas. It sounded interesting, but I really wanted to try the kremas by itself. I asked, and they were more than happy to accommodate me. Again, that willingness to listen and make the customer happy really stood out. The ambiance is beautiful. Everything feels thoughtfully designed, from the aesthetics to the layout. There's a separate bar area, and you can actually see the chefs working and preparing the food, which adds to the experience. Ou La is doing something special. The food was good, the atmosphere is beautiful, but what really stood out to me was the service. The staff was pleasant, attentive, professional, and clearly focused on making sure the customers were taken care of. If you're thinking about eating at this restaurant, I'm telling you to do it. Support this business and tip well. We need more restaurants that understand great food is only part of the experience. Customer service is important, and Ou La gets that. There is metered parking directly in front of the restaurant. If those spots are full, there's additional parking in the lot behind the restaurant near the church. I would also suggest making a reservation, especially if you're planning to go during a busy brunch or dinner service.

I really wanted to like this place, and I did, for some aspects…read more The food was delicious. The flavors were all incredible, from appetizer to dessert. We had the short rib empanadas, which were crispy and fully of meat. They were definitely the highlight of the night! The rasta pasta was good, but it came out warm and with few shrimp. The flavors were still excellent, however. The carrot cake for dessert was moist and not too sweet, which I prefer! The space was also super clean and well maintained. What really disappointed me was the service. We had a reservation, but had to wait to be seated even with plenty of open tables. That's normally not a big deal for us, but we had an event to get to tonight, so we were in more of a rush. Someone came to us to ask what water we wanted after 10 minutes of being sat, after which the hostess came back over to us to apologize that our server hasn't come over yet and asked if we would like water. Much more time passes and someone (still not our server) comes to ask us if everything is alright. We explain that no one has taken our order, which she apologized for and took our order for us. She then had to come back over because she forgot to include what protein we picked for our pasta. Finally, our server came over to us. We explained that we had already ordered. More hiccups continued throughout the night, including a long wait for the check, never being brought a dessert menu after asking, etc. I'm not one to complain about service, I just think they could be more efficient. At the time we arrived, there were only a few other tables seated in our area. It wasn't super busy, and there were a lot of people working. We overheard staff whispering about who was supposed to be taking care of us, and it still took time for someone to come over and help us. I think the staff knew we overheard or were disappointed in the service, because our dessert was free, and we received a bread basket as well. I'd love to give them another chance, just maybe not if I have plans after.

I saw this place was new so I wanted to try it.. There aren't any Haitian spots in Newark that were…read morein the downtown area. I ordered rice and beans with stewed chicken. The food was very good. I will be back..

great healthy food this place is the best in the town …read more the food reall taste good . go to try some .

The front desk person at my hotel, Seahaus, recommended this restaurant. It was a little more than…read morea 10 minute walk from the hotel. Although there was no one sitting to eat in the restaurant, there was a steady stream of people coming in to pick up to go or meal delivery orders. I ordered the fried pork (griot), beans and rice, plantains, and pate chodye. Everything tasted good and authentic. The pate chodye was new to me because it was like an empanada. It was stuffed with meat, an egg and pikliz (like a spicy slaw). The food was cooked to order so it gave my party time to talk and catch up. There are lots of tables for eating in. Framed photos and Haitian flag banners provide some ambiance.

An unassuming little spot in Atlantic City. We were looking for a good spot to eat after driving in…read morefrom MD and checked them out based on their reviews - it def lived up to the hype! I was about to try the mabi juice as my beverage since I didn't know what it was and was looking to try something new, but the lady taking our order advised against it since it is apparently very bitter, so I appreciated her advice. She was the only staff we interacted with but she was very sweet. I ordered the jerk chicken while my friends got the goat soup, a curry, and fried pork. Each dish came with rice, beans, a side salad and fried plantains. My friends really enjoyed their dishes, and I thought it was the best jerk chicken I ever had! Generous portions, and the spice level/taste was perfect! The food was the best part of my vacation lol so I'm glad we stopped by. Definitely recommend you try this place out!