It was our first time trying hatian food and let me tell you the food was delicious! The restaurant was very clean and pretty and the service was a 10/10!! The soursop smoothies are delicious btw!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fey D
i’m starting to believe reviews are fake ordered from this restaurant yesterday when i tell you the food had no flavor it had no flavor whatsoever the legume didn’t have any meat the sos pwa blan also did not have any flavors this is my first and last ordering from this
Food: 1
Nancy Trichter
Great food, nice service - definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Duhamel Mascary
Black rice was too dry and taste like reheat leftoverEven the legume.Front desk don't even know the price for 1 bottle of cremas.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Champ Arscott
Food is authentic. Excellent service. Not sure if it's the owner but very pleasant staff. Don't let the location deter you, it is very welcoming for sit down or for takeout.
Jean StFort
Food is great (the best I’ve had in the north Jersey area) but ordering via phone could be better customer service wise. There’s no “have a great day” or any closure. After you made your order, the person hangs up on you. On my second order, I was charged $25 for something that’s $20 on the menu. Didn’t notice it until I took the paper menu home (perhaps the cost changed). So check your tab before you leave.Vegetarian options: The Legumes was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Pork
Johnny Kong
I placed my order at the restaurant. It takes time to make the food so ordering ahead for pickup is a smarter move. After I placed my order, it took over 45 minutes for 2 dishes, griyo and chicken to be completed. There was one order ahead of mine. I waited inside and eventually went outside to get some air. There were no spaces in front of the restaurant when I arrived. I parked a few blocks away. The food was packaged well. The price is a little high for the amount of meat in a large order. The beans and rice taste similar to the Jamaican style of beans and rice. I expected it to be different since this is a Haitian restaurant. I was able to get about 4 plates of food from the 2 large dishes. Not shown in the picture is the Haitian macaroni and cheese. The griyo was spot on and the chicken was very good.Soup joumou is every other Saturday. Best to call ahead. There was no more black rice when I ordered early evening at 5pm. It is rice cooked in water that is soaked with black mushrooms. Black rice, soup joumou and griyo are a must try for those who are new to Haitian food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Soup Joumou
pfempire papajohns
Great place delicious food good customer service I have had a great experience with lakay Restaurant ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francesca A. Torres
Their menu on doordash is not current and customer service was poor. I ended up canceling my order.
Katchouscia A
Yesterday my husband and I had the pleasure of ordering some food from there. MP and her sister were very welcoming and professional. We ordered the fritay with fried turkey. My husband and I loved the marinade, akra, and were pleasantly surprised to find some pasta on the side. The lemonade was very tasty. I’m so happy that my friend Ermi introduced us. Looking forward to having many more of their dishes. Do yourself a favor and stop by. You won’t regret it. ☺️
I can't remember ever leaving a Google review but I made it a point to come leave one due to my positive experience! I had a graduation party that I needed catering for and wanted to have Haitian food as that's where my family is from. First thing first, EXCELLENT customer service. I am Haitian American, my Kreyol isn't the best. The host speaks fluent English and was incredibly professional. He asked the right questions, checked in a few days before the event, as well as the day of. It was a breath of fresh air to be able to do business in a clear, organized fashion. Secondly, their prices were unmatched- I received several quotes from other Haitian restaurants who I didn't go with because most were unavailable on the day of my party (closed on Mondays). The quote we received was lower than all the others and more than reasonable! Lastly and most importantly (!), the food was GREAT! All the guests Haitian and American raved about how good it was! I had never tasted their food prior to having them cater the event and was nervous about going in blind, but it far exceeded my expectations! Everyone was asking about where I got the food from! I definitely plan to patron the establishment regularly. I have been unimpressed with the Haitian food I've had since coming to Jersey (I'm originally from Chicago), so this one is one I want to stay in business! Go visit now! Thank you Lakay for helping make my celebration a memorable one ?.
Louis and Amy Loppe
Friendly staff . Food was delicious. This is my favorite spot whe i go to New Jersey
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chick Peas Salad, Red Snapper
Xueying “Sherry” Cheng
Ordered j*** checked dinner plate. The food was tasty. Service was friendly. It came with rice, beans, fried plantain. Also had beets and Mac cheese. We liked them all.Jerk chicken was on the spicy side.
Harrison Rosemond
Love this place! The food here is outstanding. I was not able find great Haitian food for a while till I found this place. It’s family owned and they are super friendly. I put my whole family on and they cannot get enough. Highly recommend!!
Marvin JACQUES
Seriously great food reminded me of my mom’s cooking. Really great authentic Haitian food.
It was our first time trying hatian food and let me tell you the food was delicious! The restaurant was very clean and pretty and the service was a 10/10!! The soursop smoothies are delicious btw!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
i’m starting to believe reviews are fake ordered from this restaurant yesterday when i tell you the food had no flavor it had no flavor whatsoever the legume didn’t have any meat the sos pwa blan also did not have any flavors this is my first and last ordering from this
Food: 1
Great food, nice service - definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Black rice was too dry and taste like reheat leftoverEven the legume.Front desk don't even know the price for 1 bottle of cremas.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food is authentic. Excellent service. Not sure if it's the owner but very pleasant staff. Don't let the location deter you, it is very welcoming for sit down or for takeout.
Food is great (the best I’ve had in the north Jersey area) but ordering via phone could be better customer service wise. There’s no “have a great day” or any closure. After you made your order, the person hangs up on you. On my second order, I was charged $25 for something that’s $20 on the menu. Didn’t notice it until I took the paper menu home (perhaps the cost changed). So check your tab before you leave.Vegetarian options: The Legumes was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Pork
I placed my order at the restaurant. It takes time to make the food so ordering ahead for pickup is a smarter move. After I placed my order, it took over 45 minutes for 2 dishes, griyo and chicken to be completed. There was one order ahead of mine. I waited inside and eventually went outside to get some air. There were no spaces in front of the restaurant when I arrived. I parked a few blocks away. The food was packaged well. The price is a little high for the amount of meat in a large order. The beans and rice taste similar to the Jamaican style of beans and rice. I expected it to be different since this is a Haitian restaurant. I was able to get about 4 plates of food from the 2 large dishes. Not shown in the picture is the Haitian macaroni and cheese. The griyo was spot on and the chicken was very good.Soup joumou is every other Saturday. Best to call ahead. There was no more black rice when I ordered early evening at 5pm. It is rice cooked in water that is soaked with black mushrooms. Black rice, soup joumou and griyo are a must try for those who are new to Haitian food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Soup Joumou
Great place delicious food good customer service I have had a great experience with lakay Restaurant ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their menu on doordash is not current and customer service was poor. I ended up canceling my order.
Yesterday my husband and I had the pleasure of ordering some food from there. MP and her sister were very welcoming and professional. We ordered the fritay with fried turkey. My husband and I loved the marinade, akra, and were pleasantly surprised to find some pasta on the side. The lemonade was very tasty. I’m so happy that my friend Ermi introduced us. Looking forward to having many more of their dishes. Do yourself a favor and stop by. You won’t regret it. ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I can't remember ever leaving a Google review but I made it a point to come leave one due to my positive experience! I had a graduation party that I needed catering for and wanted to have Haitian food as that's where my family is from. First thing first, EXCELLENT customer service. I am Haitian American, my Kreyol isn't the best. The host speaks fluent English and was incredibly professional. He asked the right questions, checked in a few days before the event, as well as the day of. It was a breath of fresh air to be able to do business in a clear, organized fashion. Secondly, their prices were unmatched- I received several quotes from other Haitian restaurants who I didn't go with because most were unavailable on the day of my party (closed on Mondays). The quote we received was lower than all the others and more than reasonable! Lastly and most importantly (!), the food was GREAT! All the guests Haitian and American raved about how good it was! I had never tasted their food prior to having them cater the event and was nervous about going in blind, but it far exceeded my expectations! Everyone was asking about where I got the food from! I definitely plan to patron the establishment regularly. I have been unimpressed with the Haitian food I've had since coming to Jersey (I'm originally from Chicago), so this one is one I want to stay in business! Go visit now! Thank you Lakay for helping make my celebration a memorable one ?.
Friendly staff . Food was delicious. This is my favorite spot whe i go to New Jersey
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chick Peas Salad, Red Snapper
Ordered j*** checked dinner plate. The food was tasty. Service was friendly. It came with rice, beans, fried plantain. Also had beets and Mac cheese. We liked them all.Jerk chicken was on the spicy side.
Love this place! The food here is outstanding. I was not able find great Haitian food for a while till I found this place. It’s family owned and they are super friendly. I put my whole family on and they cannot get enough. Highly recommend!!
Seriously great food reminded me of my mom’s cooking. Really great authentic Haitian food.