Haitian Food in NYC
Haitian cuisine is one of the most underrated in the Caribbean — rich, complex, and deeply rooted in African and French culinary traditions. New York City is home to the largest Haitian diaspora in the United States, and the food scene reflects that with everything from upscale Haitian restaurants to neighborhood takeout spots.
Must-Try Haitian Dishes
- Griot — Marinated and fried pork, crispy and tender
- Tasso — Fried goat or turkey, seasoned with epis
- Diri ak Djon Djon — Black mushroom rice, earthy and aromatic
- Legume — Mixed vegetable stew with meat, served over rice
- Soup Joumou — Squash soup served on January 1st to celebrate independence
- Pate Kode — Haitian savory patties filled with meat or herring
- Bannann Peze — Twice-fried plantains (tostones)
Where to Find Haitian Food in NYC
Flatbush · East Flatbush · Crown Heights · The Bronx · Harlem
Haitian Caribbean Spots in NYC (11)
Events and Fetes
Haitian Culture Day Parade & Festival 2027
One of Brooklyn's largest Haitian Heritage Month celebrations, presented by Life of Hope (Ayiti Nou La Toujou) —…
Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
DJs and Promoters
Haitian All-StarZ
A coalition of Haitian DJs broadcasting weekly on WBAI 99.5 FM and hosting Caribbean Sundays kompa and Afrobeats…
Brooklyn, NY
DJs and Promoters
DJ Hard Hittin Harry
A 30-year veteran DJ, Port-au-Prince-born and Brooklyn-based, with kompa, zouk, soca and Afrobeat in his crates. An original…
Brooklyn, NY
Clubs and Lounges
Club Julians
A Flatbush Haitian community club built for the dance floor — zouk and kompa nights with doors from…
971 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Clubs and Lounges
Cafe Erzulie
Named for the Haitian spirit of love, this Broadway bar runs live jazz on weeknights and turns nightclub…
894 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Clubs and Lounges
Golden Blue Bar & Restaurant
A family-owned Haitian restaurant and bar a block from the Kings Theatre, pairing craft cocktails with live entertainment.…
2172 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Clubs and Lounges
LK Lounge & Event Hall
An upscale Brooklyn lounge and event hall, and a gathering place for the Haitian community — Caribbean Fest…
1819 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Food Spots
Lakay Venus Restaurant
Lakay Venus is a Crown Heights Haitian kitchen serving griot, legim, diri ak pwa, and classic Caribbean-Haitian comfort…
637 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Food Spots
Lakou Cafe
Lakou Cafe is a casual vegan-friendly Haitian spot in Crown Heights with some of the best Haitian patties…
195 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Food Spots
Chez Oskar
A Brooklyn bistro with Haitian-French influences. Their griot tacos, plantain-crusted fish, and Haitian-spiced brunch dishes blend Caribbean soul…
310 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Food Spots
Kombit Restaurant
One of Brooklyn's premier Haitian restaurants. Kombit serves traditional griot, tasso, legume, and diri ak djon djon in…
654 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
