Bridgetown Roti
Caribbean restaurant · East Hollywood ·
Caribbean street food: roti, patties, doubles, wings
Caribbean street food: roti, patties, doubles, wings
"Order from one of Los Angeles’s favorite modern Afro-Caribbean restaurants this Thanksgiving for a spread that will excite the crowd — and be a departure from the overly beige spreads peddled at other places in town. At Bridgetown, chef Rashida Holmes will serve up gigantic jerk turkey legs; snacky mini patties (available in four flavors: oxtail and peppers, green curry shrimp, jerk chicken, and veggie); chana and sweet potato curry as a hearty vegetarian main; and sides like warmly spiced collard greens and — possibly the pièce de résistance — a whole macaroni and cheese pie that can feed eight to 10 people. For dessert, a passion fruit Key lime pie, provided by neighbor Chainsaw, will offer a bright burst of citrus to end the night on a light but festive note." - Eater Staff
"I'm hooked on the soft shell crab cutter: a panko-coated, golden fried soft shell crab atop hibiscus jam and cabbage slaw, tucked into plush coco bread, with a bright, herbaceous drizzle of green seasoning; it isn't a regular at the Vermont Avenue outpost in East Hollywood, but pops up as a seasonal special worth seeking out — I'm already impatient for it to return." - Eater Staff
"The area around LACC’s campus is rife with fast-casual spots designed to feed nearby college students and medical workers, and Bridgetown Roti is the queen of them all. A few turmeric-colored patties or a goat roti wrap from this Caribbean spot’s hot case are ideal for a quick to-go meal, but Bridgetown is best experienced with a full spread of curried mac and cheese, fried plantains, and callaloo (braised greens.) Whichever route you choose, load up on the house hot sauces that pair well with everything." - brant cox, cathy park
"One of Los Angeles’s most-celebrated Caribbean restaurants comes from chef Rashida Holmes, whose modern Afro-Caribbean restaurant, Bridgetown Roti, began its astronomic ascent in Los Angeles as a pop-up in 2020 (it was named an Eater Best New Restaurant in 2021), before relocating to a brightly decorated permanent space in East Hollywood in 2024. Here, regulars file in for crispy-topped macaroni and cheese pie, red pepper goat roti wraps, and inventive patties — the oxtail and peppers and green curry shrimp renditions may be the best of the bunch. With ample vegan and vegetarian options, including its own spin on Trinidadian doubles, Holmes’ spot has something for every Angeleno. Order takeout or delivery through Uber Eats. — Nicole Adlman, cities manager" - Rebecca Roland
"Two LA heavy hitters come together to make a one-of-a-kind Caribbean pizza. Bridgetown Roti oxtail curry, fresno mango masala, mozzarella, and red onion topped with scallion, chili oil, and grana padano Ricks Produce fresh-squeezed lime juice, coconut milk, and simple syrup Mango chiffon cake with fresh passionfruit curd and vanilla bean bay leaf custard" - team infatuation