Guyanese Food in NYC
Guyanese cuisine is a beautiful collision of African, Indian, Chinese, Portuguese, and Amerindian flavors — reflecting Guyana’s incredible cultural diversity. In NYC, Richmond Hill, Queens is the epicenter of Guyanese food culture, but you’ll find Guyanese restaurants throughout Brooklyn and Queens.
Must-Try Guyanese Dishes
- Pepperpot — Slow-cooked beef stew with cassareep, cinnamon, and hot peppers
- Cook-Up Rice — One-pot dish with rice, black-eyed peas, and coconut milk
- Metemgee — Coconut milk soup with ground provisions and dumplings
- Garlic Pork — Marinated and fried pork, a Christmas tradition
- Roti — Dhalpuri and paratha with curry
- Chow Mein — Guyanese-Chinese style with Caribbean seasonings
- Black Pudding — Blood sausage with rice and herbs
Where to Find Guyanese Food in NYC
Richmond Hill · Jamaica, Queens · Flatbush · Crown Heights
