Piklìz
Haitian restaurant · Saint-Henri ·
Caribbean & Haitian cuisine, griot poutine, crispy shrimp, cocktails
Caribbean & Haitian cuisine, griot poutine, crispy shrimp, cocktails
"Pikliz might be easy to miss, tucked just off Saint-Henri’s main culinary drag, but it’s worth seeking out. Since opening the place in 2019, the Acacia brothers have channeled their Haitian roots into every corner of the cozy space with family photos, homey decor, and Caribbean beats. Their griot poutine — loaded with juicy, pulled griot, Creole-spiced gravy, and pikliz for some tang — has won over many, but don’t sleep on their marinated-and-then-fried kabrit (goat), crispy plantains, spicy mango chicken wings, djondjon rice, banana donuts, or fruity cocktails." - Valerie Silva
"A Saint-Henri favorite opened in 2019 by two brothers of Haitian descent, celebrated for a griot poutine that pairs Creole-spiced gravy with marinated, slow-cooked fried pork and is often finished with a scoop of bright pink pikliz (a tangy cabbage, carrot, and habanero relish) for freshness. The lively, tropical-decorated space and small menu of Caribbean-accented items—think mango juice, Haitian beef patties, and plantains with guacamole—make for a distinctly community-rooted experience." - ByValerie Silva
"First starting as a pop-up run out of a Saint-Henri café, it didn’t take long for its Haitian-Quebecer owners Akim and Abdel Acacia take over the address. Named after the piquant Haitian condiment, their steady menu of Haitian beef patties, creole shrimp, griot wraps, and pulled griot poutine, among other specialties, is as delicious as it is reliable." - JP Karwacki
"While numerous Caribbean restaurants dot the streets of this southwestern neighbourhood, perhaps none stands out more than Pikliz. Located just steps from the Place-Saint-Henri metro station, it features dishes like griot (tender cubes of marinated and fried pork), crispy Creole shrimp, and classics like plantains and guacamole." - Eater Staff
"I like that Piklìz's Piklìz Poutine uses griot pork cubes and a spiced, peppery sauce that cuts through the grease; its approach mirrors Ma Poule Mouillé in leaning on a beloved protein while otherwise staying true to the classic poutine form." - Valerie Silva