Flambo Indian/Caribbean Restaurant
Caribbean restaurant · Francisville ·
Upscale Trinidadian eatery with island art & carnival costumes
Upscale Trinidadian eatery with island art & carnival costumes
"On summer Wednesdays at Dilworth Park, it’s perfectly acceptable to get intoxicated on the front lawn of City Hall. But once you've seen that madness, you’re just going want a place to escape to. While Flambo in Midtown Village isn't City Hall, their coconut shrimp and tamarind wings are basically Philly institutions. Head here for a plate of them, along with a spicy margarita or rum punch." - candis mclean
"With island art on the wall, hanging chandeliers, and mannequins decked out in Trini carnival costumes, you would think Flambo is putting on a production you might find across the street at The Met. But unlike the opera house, you won’t have to keep reloading the Ticketmaster page to get your hands on an order of blackened shrimp sauteed in a buttery peppery sauce and stewed chicken drenched in a tomato sauce—they’re pretty open when it comes to reservations. When you stop by, go for the curry chicken dhalpuri. The takari dish wraps strips of chicken, chickpeas, and onions in a warm flatbread." - candis mclean
"With island art on the wall, colorful chandeliers, and mannequins decked out in Trini carnival costumes, you would think Flambo is putting on a production you might find across the street at The Met. Luckily, you won’t have to keep reloading the Ticketmaster page to get your hands on an order of blackened shrimp sauteed in a buttery, peppery sauce and stewed chicken drenched in a tomato sauce—the Center City spot is pretty open when it comes to reservations. When you stop by, go for the curry chicken dhalpuri. The takari dish wraps strips of firey chicken, slow-simmered chickpeas, and grilled onions in a warm flatbread." - candis mclean
"With island art on the wall, hanging chandeliers, and mannequins decked out in Trini carnival costumes, you would think Flambo is putting on a production you might find across the street at The Met. But unlike the opera house, you won’t have to keep reloading the Ticketmaster page to get your hands on an order of blackened shrimp sauteed in a buttery peppery sauce and stewed chicken drenched in a tomato sauce—they’re pretty open when it comes to reservations. When you stop by, go for the curry chicken dhalpuri. The takari dish wraps strips of chicken, chickpeas, and onions in a warm flatbread, and the first bite into the warm pouch is so good that you might start playing mas. " - Candis Mclean
"Flambo’s menu represents a wide range of Trinidadian cuisine including items influenced by African, Indian, and Asian cultures. Whether you order one of the restaurant’s many curry, fried rice, seafood, or poultry dishes, be sure to pair it with the buss-up-shut – a soft, layered, and flaky roti." - George Banks-Weston
