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Trinidadian Restaurants in NYC — IslandVibes.nyc
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Trinidadian Restaurants in NYC

Trini doubles, roti, pelau, pholourie — verified spots

When you're craving that authentic Trini flavor – the kind that hits different when you're homesick or just need that real-real comfort food – these spots got you covered. From steaming doubles on Flatbush to curry goat that'll transport you straight to Port of Spain, Brooklyn's Trinidadian food scene runs deep in our neighborhoods. Whether you're Trini yourself or just discovering why roti and curry is pure magic, these verified spots serve up the flavors that keep our community fed and connected.

We check in on these spots weekly because nothing's worse than showing up for doubles and finding out they switched their hours or ran out of bara. Give them a call before you head out, especially for weekend breakfast or if you're bringing the whole crew through. These are real neighborhood joints run by real people, so a little patience and respect goes a long way toward getting that extra scoop of curry or the crispy doubles you're dreaming about.

1

Healthy as a Motha

📍 234 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
📞 (212) 271-0110

Healthy as a Motha is plant-based Caribbean food inspired by Trinidadian and Dominican heritages. Standouts include the Buss Up Shut Roti Plate and the Plantain Boat — proof that vegan…

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2

Trini Breakfast Shed

📍 3209 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
📞 (718) 282-2646

Authentic Trinidadian breakfast — bake and shark, saltfish buljol, smoked herring, coconut bake. Morning destination in Flatbush.

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3

Ali’s Roti Shop (Bronx)

📍 4224 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 655-2178

Family-owned Trinidadian roti shop in Wakefield since the 1970s. Doubles, dhalpuri roti, curry goat, channa and aloo, pholourie. The kind of counter where the line moves fast and the seasoning…

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4

Gloria’s Caribbean Cuisine

📍 764 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
📞 (718) 622-0404

Gloria's has been serving authentic Trinidadian roti, doubles, and curry dishes on Nostrand Ave for years. Their dhalpuri roti with curry goat is legendary in Crown Heights. Cash-friendly with generous…

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5

Ali’s Roti Shop

📍 337 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
📞 (718) 778-7329

Crown Heights' original Ali's Roti Shop — Trinidadian curry, doubles, and freshly wrapped roti since the '90s.

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6

Kokomo

📍 65 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
📞 (347) 572-7598

Kokomo is Williamsburg's art-deco-meets-island-maximalism Caribbean restaurant, built by husband-and-wife Kevol and Ria Graham — Jamaican for him, Trinidadian-Grenadian for her. Jerk chicken, island-inspired cocktails, and one of the most photographed…

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7

Ali’s Trinbago Roti Shop

📍 1267 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
📞 (347) 789-1835

Ali's Trinbago is a beloved Crown Heights / Bed-Stuy Trinidadian spot for authentic roti and doubles. Known for large, flavorful portions at reasonable prices — chana roti, goat roti, and…

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8

Aunts et Uncles

📍 1407 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
📞 (347) 295-0001

Aunts et Uncles is a Flatbush vegan cafe, market, and gathering space blending Jamaican, Trinidadian, and southern US vegan cooking. A pillar of the Little Caribbean vegan scene. Featured by…

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