The food is delicious and eye appealing. The menu is ample. The staff is extremely courteous and accommodating. The restaurant is very clean, and the displays are attractive. Try Ali's Restaurant, they will not disappoint.
Sarah G.
This is the first time I had roti, but it won't be the last. If you like curry, and have never had roti, I highly suggest you try Ali's Roti Shop. First, let me say when you go in you are welcomed with a smile. As some of the other reviews have said, the ladies in Ali's are welcoming and don't mind questions. For example, I thought roti was curry wrapped up like a burrito, but the menu says - chicken AND roti or beef AND roti. So hoping they would forgive my ignorance, I asked about this. (You can have yourcurry wrapped in roti like a large sandwich or separate is the answer by the way.) The portions are huge here!! So I suggest getting the roti on the side. Picking it up as a sandwich was yummy but messy. In fact, with the portions as large as this, I could have made several burrito like roti instead of just one huge one. The curry itself was slightly hot, according to my friend who was with me, who is Jamaican. His tolerance is higher than mine. I would say it is medium spicy lol. It was very tasty and filling and not so hot that I couldn't taste the spices and flavor. The curry spice is the star as are the big pieces of moist chicken. I also got a piece of carrot cake, which was moist and delicious with just the right amount of cream cheese icing. It was also a large portion. To drink, I got their pineapple ginger juice that they make there, and it was perfect- spicy and sweet. The place itself is very clean and homey. Overall, a great first experience with roti! Epic fail on pics as usual. Always forget to take til it is too late.
Dianne McFold
The biggest roties I ever have.
C V
Waste of my money and time. I'm a born Trinidadian so I know what doubles are supposed to taste like and their bara was thick and dry. If you know what bara is, then you will know that it's not supposed to be that way. Also the channa was half cooked. Unfortunately, I tried the pholorie and again, they got that wrong. The only thing that was ok was the tamarind sauce for the pholorie. It was a failure trying this place. Best thing is to get a plane ticket and get your doubles in Trinidad. This is a poor representation of indo-trini food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala
Orena W.
The food from this place is amazing. However, their service not so much. When we first walked in, I started my order with 2 doubles, and the lady left to go to the back to grab the hojaldres. Then she kept asking if that was all, and I said no, and I kept repeating mh full order of 3 more things. And she kept forgetting, and made my doubles. Then she went to get the roti from the back, and the saltfish pie from the front. Then she went to the back to make the carimañola. While she was in the back frying it, another lady asked me what my order was, so I told her my full order, and she went to the back to repeat my full order, which confused the other lady, because I think she thought I was making a new order. They finally figured out it was the same order, and I was rung up for my order. I paid, and then waited for the carimañola to be done. Finally we got our order. We ordered 2 doubles, dal puri roti, carimañola, and saltfish pie. Everything was still very hot when we opened up the bags at home. The doubles were very good loaded up with all the sauces of tamarind, a green sauce, and a red sauce. The dal puri roti was very soft and savory. It was huge! The carimañola had a good texture. Crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The yuca was very good, but I feel like the meat filling needed a bit more flavor. The saltfish pie was very flakey, but the saltfish itself was very dry, and was in a spicy sauce. I feel like the flavors weren't that great. If you go I suggest you get the doubles, and try their curries with the roti. Everything was $14 for the 2 of us, so the price was very good. We were so full we didn't even finish everything. I just feel like if the staff had better organization they would definitely be a 5 star establishment. There needs to be someone in charge. I feel like they were all just running around figuring out what was going on. It wasn't that busy when we got food at 2pm. They were just very confused.
Rae Hughes
Sent my husband in the store and he was belittled because he asked for a buss up shot and 1 "regular roti". Asked him what a regular roti is. Very ignorant. Singhs was nicer and more welcoming to all people. Do not patronize this place unless you like to be ridiculed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
G DeCoteau
My dad and I came here to get some Panamanian food, and we were very happy with the "frituras." they even had bofe and cow foot soup. The ladies at the shop were super nice. Jasmine / Miss Bonne did an excellent job making us feel welcome and also suggesting some of the Trinidadian food. The "doubles" street food was very good. My favorite thing was the ginger pineapple juice ? it was on point a must-have. We will definitely be back for more. The prices were very reasonable. The music selection was also great. A hidden gem a must say. Make your way here and leave feeling like you were just in Panamá.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doubles
Eric T.
Been coming here lately after working a 24 hour shift, I'm always greeted with a smile and feel welcome. I've only tried the doubles so far and it always tastes amazing. Atmosphere is always family oriented, clean, and friendly. I will continue to be a returning costumer and would recommend here to anyone.
bianca ephraim
Always stop by Ali's on my way back home to Central Florida. Never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saltfish, Doubles, Vegetables and Roti, Veggie Plate, Stew or Fried with Rice
Jo D.
The Bake and shark was saporous, the sauces work well together. The chicken roti was good as well and a decent size. Currant rolls were delicious and flaky just how I like them. The Kachori, however, was terrible, chewy hard and tasteless. Empanadas ...nothing to write home about. Service wise the workers weren't able to handle the volume and got flustered in the process. One in particular was discourteous, and dismissive as I was placing my order. She actually turned and walk away I guess because my order was too long. That interaction made the whole experience quite unpleasant. I had to place my order with someone else, that definitely was not a good look.
The food was delicious, a real Trini cooks in the kitchen, Services Was excellent .Location is very well maintained and very clean. Waiting time is very minimal. Thank you for such great service. Just need a big space to hang ou.
Roti is hard and nasty ? food is nasty , don’t eat here . The workers are rude
Oneika Kenyatta
It was my first visit but it won't be my last! The doubles were cooked to perfection. The sorrel had quite the kick! Everything was amazing! I can't wait to go back. ?
The food is delicious and eye appealing. The menu is ample. The staff is extremely courteous and accommodating. The restaurant is very clean, and the displays are attractive. Try Ali's Restaurant, they will not disappoint.
This is the first time I had roti, but it won't be the last. If you like curry, and have never had roti, I highly suggest you try Ali's Roti Shop. First, let me say when you go in you are welcomed with a smile. As some of the other reviews have said, the ladies in Ali's are welcoming and don't mind questions. For example, I thought roti was curry wrapped up like a burrito, but the menu says - chicken AND roti or beef AND roti. So hoping they would forgive my ignorance, I asked about this. (You can have yourcurry wrapped in roti like a large sandwich or separate is the answer by the way.) The portions are huge here!! So I suggest getting the roti on the side. Picking it up as a sandwich was yummy but messy. In fact, with the portions as large as this, I could have made several burrito like roti instead of just one huge one. The curry itself was slightly hot, according to my friend who was with me, who is Jamaican. His tolerance is higher than mine. I would say it is medium spicy lol. It was very tasty and filling and not so hot that I couldn't taste the spices and flavor. The curry spice is the star as are the big pieces of moist chicken. I also got a piece of carrot cake, which was moist and delicious with just the right amount of cream cheese icing. It was also a large portion. To drink, I got their pineapple ginger juice that they make there, and it was perfect- spicy and sweet. The place itself is very clean and homey. Overall, a great first experience with roti! Epic fail on pics as usual. Always forget to take til it is too late.
The biggest roties I ever have.
Waste of my money and time. I'm a born Trinidadian so I know what doubles are supposed to taste like and their bara was thick and dry. If you know what bara is, then you will know that it's not supposed to be that way. Also the channa was half cooked. Unfortunately, I tried the pholorie and again, they got that wrong. The only thing that was ok was the tamarind sauce for the pholorie. It was a failure trying this place. Best thing is to get a plane ticket and get your doubles in Trinidad. This is a poor representation of indo-trini food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala
The food from this place is amazing. However, their service not so much. When we first walked in, I started my order with 2 doubles, and the lady left to go to the back to grab the hojaldres. Then she kept asking if that was all, and I said no, and I kept repeating mh full order of 3 more things. And she kept forgetting, and made my doubles. Then she went to get the roti from the back, and the saltfish pie from the front. Then she went to the back to make the carimañola. While she was in the back frying it, another lady asked me what my order was, so I told her my full order, and she went to the back to repeat my full order, which confused the other lady, because I think she thought I was making a new order. They finally figured out it was the same order, and I was rung up for my order. I paid, and then waited for the carimañola to be done. Finally we got our order. We ordered 2 doubles, dal puri roti, carimañola, and saltfish pie. Everything was still very hot when we opened up the bags at home. The doubles were very good loaded up with all the sauces of tamarind, a green sauce, and a red sauce. The dal puri roti was very soft and savory. It was huge! The carimañola had a good texture. Crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The yuca was very good, but I feel like the meat filling needed a bit more flavor. The saltfish pie was very flakey, but the saltfish itself was very dry, and was in a spicy sauce. I feel like the flavors weren't that great. If you go I suggest you get the doubles, and try their curries with the roti. Everything was $14 for the 2 of us, so the price was very good. We were so full we didn't even finish everything. I just feel like if the staff had better organization they would definitely be a 5 star establishment. There needs to be someone in charge. I feel like they were all just running around figuring out what was going on. It wasn't that busy when we got food at 2pm. They were just very confused.
Sent my husband in the store and he was belittled because he asked for a buss up shot and 1 "regular roti". Asked him what a regular roti is. Very ignorant. Singhs was nicer and more welcoming to all people. Do not patronize this place unless you like to be ridiculed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My dad and I came here to get some Panamanian food, and we were very happy with the "frituras." they even had bofe and cow foot soup. The ladies at the shop were super nice. Jasmine / Miss Bonne did an excellent job making us feel welcome and also suggesting some of the Trinidadian food. The "doubles" street food was very good. My favorite thing was the ginger pineapple juice ? it was on point a must-have. We will definitely be back for more. The prices were very reasonable. The music selection was also great. A hidden gem a must say. Make your way here and leave feeling like you were just in Panamá.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doubles
Been coming here lately after working a 24 hour shift, I'm always greeted with a smile and feel welcome. I've only tried the doubles so far and it always tastes amazing. Atmosphere is always family oriented, clean, and friendly. I will continue to be a returning costumer and would recommend here to anyone.
Always stop by Ali's on my way back home to Central Florida. Never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saltfish, Doubles, Vegetables and Roti, Veggie Plate, Stew or Fried with Rice
The Bake and shark was saporous, the sauces work well together. The chicken roti was good as well and a decent size. Currant rolls were delicious and flaky just how I like them. The Kachori, however, was terrible, chewy hard and tasteless. Empanadas ...nothing to write home about. Service wise the workers weren't able to handle the volume and got flustered in the process. One in particular was discourteous, and dismissive as I was placing my order. She actually turned and walk away I guess because my order was too long. That interaction made the whole experience quite unpleasant. I had to place my order with someone else, that definitely was not a good look.
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The food was delicious, a real Trini cooks in the kitchen, Services Was excellent .Location is very well maintained and very clean. Waiting time is very minimal. Thank you for such great service. Just need a big space to hang ou.
Great food and people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Roti, Aloo Pie, Doubles, Curry Chicken
Food is not it
Roti is hard and nasty ? food is nasty , don’t eat here . The workers are rude
It was my first visit but it won't be my last! The doubles were cooked to perfection. The sorrel had quite the kick! Everything was amazing! I can't wait to go back. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doubles, Sorrel