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Okay, to preface i know basically nothing about Haitian food or afro-caribbean food in general, but this was one of our first stops on our way to learning more.
Not only did we get some great conversation with the chef-owner, met his mom, and learned quite a bit about the cuisine and the chef's personal history, the food is amazing. If we lived anywhere near here we'd be ordering or visiting all the time.
The door is not easy to find, as they don't have their sign up yet (picture attached), and the neighborhood can seem a little rough around the edges, but the food is 10/10 worth just about anything you need to do to get it, and everyone we talked to was incredibly warm and friendly.
We tried:
Tasso kabrit (fried goat), which was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The gaminess of the goat was beautifully controlled.
Oxtail, which was braised perfectly. The meat was tender and fall-off-the-bone without being crumbly, and the seasoning was amazing.
Djon djon rice, which i don't even need to discuss; just get it because it's incredible.
Black beans and rice, which was so savory i wouldn't believe them when they told me it was vegan. The texture of the rice was also spot on; tender with a bit of a chew.
Sos pwa, a thin black bean sauce which went perfectly with the rice dishes and meats.
Pikliz, which added a lovely crunch and spicy, briny brightness to anything and everything on the plate; I asked for extra and wished I had gotten even more.
Bannan peze, which were crispy fried plantains; a really nice starchy complement to the meats and rice, with a touch of savory and sweetness that kind of brings everything together.
If you're at all curious about Haitian food (and I kinda feel like you should be), this place should be on your radar.