Kiki Fitzgerald
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These individuals (i believe their names are Robin and Nisha from an article i read online) are honestly some of the kindest, sweetest and most welcoming owners I've ever had the pleasure of meeting in the hospitality / food industry.
My family and i visited Roti Joupa based on the reviews we read and videos we saw online and we were very eager to try Trinidadian food for the first time.
From the time we walked into the restaurant we were greeted with a warm smile and friendly hello from Nisha, who enthusiastically made some suggestions on what we should try and we placed our order. Later on, Robin also came to have a friendly chat with us too, which was nice.
The restaurant was clean and the service was efficient and attentive. We tried a variety of dishes including Doubles, Buss Up Shot, Mac and Cheese, Fried Fish, Curry Goat, Rice and Peas, Roti, Pholourie, and Sorrel Drink too.
Our absolute hands down favourite were the Doubles. Definitely unlike anything we'd tried before and this is where they really shine. Chickpeas cooked to perfection, robust, dynamic flavour profile and all the textures worked extremely well together.
Trinidadian cuisine tastes quite different from your typical Jamaican cuisine, which i thoroughly enjoy...and I've tried loads as I'm a foodie for life! So please just bare that in mind and don't visit this restaurant with that expectation. The flavours are a lot more subtle and understated, yet still pleasant.
We'll definitely be visiting again and I'd highly recommend others to go along and experience the food, graciousness and excellent customer service for themselves too. Keep up the great work and i wish you continued success in your business Roti Joupa! 🏆💯🍲