Decided to try our luck here as finding good Caribbean food is hard in the greater Vancouver area/ lower mainland and it’s close to where myself and partner live. My partner is Jamaican and he had called to inquire on if the food item that is traditionally Jamaican shown online was available and was met with a rude response from whom we presume is the owner needing to ensure my that my partner felt his question was stupid and why would he even ask as they are trini. We decided that we would still try the food another time so we walked in and were the only ones in the store. No greeting from the man at the desk and the vibes were way off. I ordered the jerk chicken but he said “no jerk chicken” so I chose the stew chicken. We waited for our food and went to eat it in the store when we were told we can’t sit and eat and must leave. Covid signs and social distancing signs are still up 4 years later. We made it clear that we felt that was rude to kick us out especially if there is chairs and bar table to sit at and no one else in the store. None the less, the food was in fact fresh and delicious but it’s hard to overlook how we felt and were treated as patrons trying to support a small business. If the craving is strong enough, we will just order off of door dash.
The goat roti was not freshly made. I felt the dal roti and goat curry were previously frozen and just warmed up and put together. Highly disappointed and definitely not worth the price paid.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Khalia T.
My friends and I visited from out of state. I was apprehensive with how empty the store was but found comfort in the cleanliness of the store and efficiency the owner had. We had the chicken curry and the last of the oxtail. We wrapped it up for us nicely and we went to a near by park to enjoy. Let me tell you... that first bite had all of us gaping at each other with the immediate flavor our meals had. I'm talking about eating so fast you feel that heaviness in your chest! My goodness it was delicious and at this very moment I would love to have another bite of my chicken lol! If you're in a time crunch I would hold off, he seemed to be preparing it as ordered but if you have the time and the appetite please support!!!! Sending love from the States!
Tanya D
I've been searching for a good Caribbean place for a whiiile. This place never disappoints. I've only ever ordered delivery for the curry goat and jerk chicken and it's always hot and delicious. It's authentic, flavourful, spicy and I highly recommend and I will be trying everything on the menu.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Emeka Bailey
First time at D Roti and was left impressed. The Goat and Beef Roti were amazing. 10/10 would recommend and come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat Roti, Ox Tail
Joy C
It was my husband's birthday: we're 'senior seniors' and the goat rotis made the birthday. Absolutely delicious, plenty to eat.I made a simple raita, cucumber salad. So glad I did for the rotis we're spicy. We easily imagined the Caribbean with its steel drums. Many thanks to the Roti shack for providing a 'forever memory'.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat Roti
Brian W.
Beef roti was moist and tasty. Doubles had perfectly cooked chick peas, and pepper sauce. Local rum shop Canadian style. Be patient as this is a one person business.
Susie Marr
This place is a joke. Found a hair in my food, showed it to the owner, business must be pretty good since he just shrugged and walked away. I was stunned. Will take my money to Baby Dal on Commercial Drive. Hope he goes under.
Kayla Nicole Cook
Not sure why when I stated my order clear and politely the owner repeated and ask me how many I wanted when I asked for an order of doubles, and aloo pies are on the menu but any time I’ve asked for them he never had
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Visal Edirisinghe
Called ahead to order food pickup. The man on the phone was not polite at all. When I arrived the food wasn't ready, I had to wait until the order was ready, which was microwaved. Food wasn't fresh, dry and over cooked, that happens when good gets microwaved. Won't be going back here.
Tried this place has I was in the mood for some good Trini Roti and Ox-tail.Ox-tail costs 21 dollars and all you get is 3 tiny pieces and a bunch of rice. I understand Ox-tail isn’t the cheapest meat, but for that price I should be getting more than 3 small pieces. Flavours were decent though.Curry Chicken Roti was passible but nothing special. Chicken was a tad dry but gravy had a good flavour.Decent spot but I would suggest avoiding the Ox-tail as it is not worth what they are charging.
La Toya Barrington
Absolutely love D Roti Shak!! Great food!! I'm there weekly.
Jeffrey Francis
First time trying a roti.... I asked for a recommendation, and two guys in the restaurant quickly volunteered opinions before the owner could. We tried a chicken and a goat roti... Chicken one was a sweeter milder curry, while the goat was more in your face with the spice. Both were great, but if you are only "ok" with spice... Maybe skip the goat one. Will go back to try something another time!
Francesca Murray
Delicious Caribbean good at excellent prices. I literally travel from Vancouver to this location just to get this food. Even my daughter loves it.
Khadijah M.
So recently went to D Roti Shak & it was a disagrace. We are from the US & was told they don't use credit & debit cards & only cash which wasn't a problem. In total out item came to be $88 Canadian dollars but the business owner refused to convert the money and said they only take dollar for dollar. My friend said to just take her items off and he claimed he couldn't remove the items because his boss would be mad at him but he was the owner of the business. He really tried to scam and make a profit and pocket the rest of the money he tried to steal from taking dollar for dollar. I will never be doing business here again 0/10 recommended.
Decided to try our luck here as finding good Caribbean food is hard in the greater Vancouver area/ lower mainland and it’s close to where myself and partner live. My partner is Jamaican and he had called to inquire on if the food item that is traditionally Jamaican shown online was available and was met with a rude response from whom we presume is the owner needing to ensure my that my partner felt his question was stupid and why would he even ask as they are trini. We decided that we would still try the food another time so we walked in and were the only ones in the store. No greeting from the man at the desk and the vibes were way off. I ordered the jerk chicken but he said “no jerk chicken” so I chose the stew chicken. We waited for our food and went to eat it in the store when we were told we can’t sit and eat and must leave. Covid signs and social distancing signs are still up 4 years later. We made it clear that we felt that was rude to kick us out especially if there is chairs and bar table to sit at and no one else in the store. None the less, the food was in fact fresh and delicious but it’s hard to overlook how we felt and were treated as patrons trying to support a small business. If the craving is strong enough, we will just order off of door dash.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Beef Roti, Stewed Chicken & Beans
The goat roti was not freshly made. I felt the dal roti and goat curry were previously frozen and just warmed up and put together. Highly disappointed and definitely not worth the price paid.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
My friends and I visited from out of state. I was apprehensive with how empty the store was but found comfort in the cleanliness of the store and efficiency the owner had. We had the chicken curry and the last of the oxtail. We wrapped it up for us nicely and we went to a near by park to enjoy. Let me tell you... that first bite had all of us gaping at each other with the immediate flavor our meals had. I'm talking about eating so fast you feel that heaviness in your chest! My goodness it was delicious and at this very moment I would love to have another bite of my chicken lol! If you're in a time crunch I would hold off, he seemed to be preparing it as ordered but if you have the time and the appetite please support!!!! Sending love from the States!
I've been searching for a good Caribbean place for a whiiile. This place never disappoints. I've only ever ordered delivery for the curry goat and jerk chicken and it's always hot and delicious. It's authentic, flavourful, spicy and I highly recommend and I will be trying everything on the menu.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
First time at D Roti and was left impressed. The Goat and Beef Roti were amazing. 10/10 would recommend and come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat Roti, Ox Tail
It was my husband's birthday: we're 'senior seniors' and the goat rotis made the birthday. Absolutely delicious, plenty to eat.I made a simple raita, cucumber salad. So glad I did for the rotis we're spicy. We easily imagined the Caribbean with its steel drums. Many thanks to the Roti shack for providing a 'forever memory'.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat Roti
Beef roti was moist and tasty. Doubles had perfectly cooked chick peas, and pepper sauce. Local rum shop Canadian style. Be patient as this is a one person business.
This place is a joke. Found a hair in my food, showed it to the owner, business must be pretty good since he just shrugged and walked away. I was stunned. Will take my money to Baby Dal on Commercial Drive. Hope he goes under.
Not sure why when I stated my order clear and politely the owner repeated and ask me how many I wanted when I asked for an order of doubles, and aloo pies are on the menu but any time I’ve asked for them he never had
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Called ahead to order food pickup. The man on the phone was not polite at all. When I arrived the food wasn't ready, I had to wait until the order was ready, which was microwaved. Food wasn't fresh, dry and over cooked, that happens when good gets microwaved. Won't be going back here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
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Tried this place has I was in the mood for some good Trini Roti and Ox-tail.Ox-tail costs 21 dollars and all you get is 3 tiny pieces and a bunch of rice. I understand Ox-tail isn’t the cheapest meat, but for that price I should be getting more than 3 small pieces. Flavours were decent though.Curry Chicken Roti was passible but nothing special. Chicken was a tad dry but gravy had a good flavour.Decent spot but I would suggest avoiding the Ox-tail as it is not worth what they are charging.
Absolutely love D Roti Shak!! Great food!! I'm there weekly.
First time trying a roti.... I asked for a recommendation, and two guys in the restaurant quickly volunteered opinions before the owner could. We tried a chicken and a goat roti... Chicken one was a sweeter milder curry, while the goat was more in your face with the spice. Both were great, but if you are only "ok" with spice... Maybe skip the goat one. Will go back to try something another time!
Delicious Caribbean good at excellent prices. I literally travel from Vancouver to this location just to get this food. Even my daughter loves it.
So recently went to D Roti Shak & it was a disagrace. We are from the US & was told they don't use credit & debit cards & only cash which wasn't a problem. In total out item came to be $88 Canadian dollars but the business owner refused to convert the money and said they only take dollar for dollar. My friend said to just take her items off and he claimed he couldn't remove the items because his boss would be mad at him but he was the owner of the business. He really tried to scam and make a profit and pocket the rest of the money he tried to steal from taking dollar for dollar. I will never be doing business here again 0/10 recommended.