Where can I get a good Trinidad style Roti. (New York: 2013, restaurant) - New York City - (NY) - City-Data Forum

ohwellwhathehell · 03-17-2015, 10:08 AM

Since Gloria's restaurant closed in Brooklyn a few years ago, I have yet to find a roti shop that measures up to the taste and freshness that Gloria's was known for. I traveled from Queens every weekend for either a goat or shrimp roti and then hit up Allan's Bakery a block up for currant and coconut rolls. Allan's is still there but under new owners and the taste of the goods reflects that. Wish some things would never change.

BajanYankee · 03-17-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ohwellwhathehell

Since Gloria's restaurant closed in Brooklyn a few years ago, I have yet to find a roti shop that measures up to the taste and freshness that Gloria's was known for. I traveled from Queens every weekend for either a goat or shrimp roti and then hit up Allan's Bakery a block up for currant and coconut rolls. Allan's is still there but under new owners and the taste of the goods reflects that. Wish some things would never change.

Are you looking for one in Brooklyn?

I thought Trini Gul had the best roti in Brooklyn, if not NYC, but they've also relocated to Queens. Ali's is very hit or miss in my opinion.

I don't really have to venture out for Trinidadian food. My wife can handle that.

ohwellwhathehell · 03-17-2015, 10:23 AM

Brookly will do but I will travel within the 5 boros once it's good.

BajanYankee · 03-17-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ohwellwhathehell

Brookly will do but I will travel within the 5 boros once it's good.

If that's the case then try Trini Gul.

Bronxguyanese · 03-17-2015, 11:41 AM

There is a good place in Burke Avenue in the Bronx that sell Trinidad roti.

DAS · 03-17-2015, 12:00 PM

Burke and where? I need to know now that my friends have moved to Texas.

BrightRabbit · 03-17-2015, 12:29 PM

in Crown Heights:

Ali's Roti - 337 Utica Ave - a few blocks south of Eastern Parkway

That's closest to me. I've only walked by. Lines are long.
It'd be great to hear your report, if you go there.

njnyckid · 03-17-2015, 01:19 PM

Glenda's Restaurant on St. Johns Pl and Nostrand. Delicious, clean roti with no spillover. She's a nice lady too.

high iron · 03-17-2015, 01:39 PM

Sihgn's on Liberty isn't bad.

There's a newish place on Church Ave a couple of blocks west of Nostrand that's good.

The best was Annie's on Rockaway Blvd before they sold to new owners.

BajanYankee · 03-17-2015, 02:14 PM

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