This is a hidden gem. These people combine Trinitarian and Panamaian food in one spot. The quality and flavor of their curry is superb....but if I have to highlight only one thing from here it will be their service. Bonnie up front makes you feel like at home...she explains every thing very detailed and gives great recommendations. Will come back again with friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wilner Alcius
Subject: Concern About Missing Sauce and Recent Experience
Dear Management,
I am writing to share my recent experience with your restaurant, which was very disappointing, especially as I have been a loyal customer for over five years.
When I first started ordering roti from your restaurant through Uber Eats, it always came with a small amount of pepper sauce and tamarind sauce. I absolutely fell in love with those sauces, and they have been a big part of why I continue to order from you. In the past, these sauces were usually included without me having to ask.
Recently, I placed an order through Uber Eats and noticed that there was no option to request or add the sauces, and there was no notes section either. I did not mind paying extra for the sauce, but there was simply no way to request it through the app. Because of this, I called the restaurant and explained the situation. I was told it would be added to my order.
Unfortunately, when my order arrived, there was no sauce included. I called again and explained my frustration, and I was told I could come in person. I drove about 20 minutes to the restaurant, and when I arrived, I experienced pushback from one of the staff members when I asked about the sauce and even when I asked for a soda as a customer service offer to make the situation better. This was surprising, as another staff member had already said it was okay. He spoke to her twice until she finally decided to agree. Now it felt like I was begging . I dont like that .
What made this more upsetting is that in the past, the pepper sauce and tamarind sauce were usually included as a courtesy. This time, nothing was provided, despite my efforts to communicate in advance. I do not mind adding the sauce for a additional cost.
I am sharing this because I truly enjoy your food and have supported your business for years. I would appreciate it if the Uber Eats options could be updated to include sauce requests or add-ons, so customers are not put in this position. Clear communication and consistent service would make a big difference.
I hope you will take this feedback into consideration. I would like to continue supporting your restaurant, but this experience was discouraging.
Thank you for your time.
Ps. Stop gatekeeping the sauce . Its easier just to stop making it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Farren Briggs
This is where you get the real stuff - paratha, doubles, currant roll (honestly the best I've ever had period), first, crab, dumpling, pelau, akee, shark and bake - and just good down to earth people working there. Easy to call and order ahead - never had one issue in over 5 years of ordering. Best kept secret for quality food with the best Caribbean flavors - now of the other Caribbean restaurants can hold a candle to Ali's 💥
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doubles, Bake and Shark, Curry Chicken, Aloo Pie, Boneless Chicken, Saheena, Pholourie, Saltfish, Stew Chicken, Shrimp and Roti, Paratha Roti, Fried Bake, Pelau Rice with Chicken
AHSGRAD
My belly was soo happy after eating my wonderful portion of curry goat...will be back next time in the area! Cant wait to try other menu items...thx Von
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariost Deliard
Expensive for Island food but taste great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Chicken, Shrimp and Roti
Marie Chinsoon
Please don’t go to eat first and foremost the price is outrageous and they are over charging on the menu the price is different than when they put it on the computer to ring you up and them instead of accepting or adjusting their mistake they get angry because you bring it to their attention then they want to refuse to buy your food when u ask them that all u want to do is get the food and go all because I told them that is not right that they are over charging and u know what they doing is not right and when u ask for the manager they said that she’s not there just ridiculous explain to me if they put on the menu is $10 and charging u 13 and change how was I wrong I am the one buying ur item and they getting mad at u for that . Don’t worry I won’t be coming back after all these years I have been coming and bringing my people to your business to help you and you treat me like that don’t worry ok .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wendy James
The service is warm, friendly.A few of my visits I was am introduced to foods and pastries unknown to me as a Trini. The food is delicious. Takes Roti shells to NY when visiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Stavlo
Outstanding food and massive portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bake and Shark, Aloo Pie, Boneless Chicken, Saheena
Darius
Clean nice roti shop! HAD A DOUBLES! Tasted like home I can only imagine everything else in there
It’s so hard to find Panamanian food in the US. I love coming here and finding Tortillas, empanadas, carimañolas, etc… always tastes good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Syl Dow
I L❤️ve this place! Food is amazing and tasty especially their tamarind sauce .. Service is always warm and professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny Narinesingh
Ali’s Roti Shop is a TREASURE!
If you’re looking for authentic, absolutely delicious Trinidadian food in Plantation, FL, Ali’s Roti Shop is where it’s at! My husband and I just had the most incredible meal here, and I’m still thinking about it.
The Roti- Oh my goodness, the sass roti! Hot, soft, and fluffy - exactly how it should be. You can tell they make it fresh and with care. It’s the perfect vehicle for all those amazing accompaniments.
The Doubles were perfection! The bara had that ideal soft texture with just the right thickness - not too thick, not too thin. The channa? Spot-on consistency. And don’t even get me started on the sauces - they had every sauce you could want, and each one was perfectly balanced.
The Food - I went with the fried aloo and tomato choka, and WOW. My husband got the bhagi and baigan choka, and we were both in heaven. Everything was seasoned beautifully and tasted so authentic and homemade.
The Drinks - We paired our meal with a Shandy Sorrel and a Banana Solo, which were the perfect complement to the food. So refreshing!
Customer Service- 100%! The staff was friendly, helpful, and clearly take pride in what they do.
Ali’s Roti Shop isn’t just a restaurant - it’s an experience. Whether you’re Trini or just love incredible food, you NEED to visit. We’ll definitely be back soon! 🇹🇹
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
F Mott
First off, I ordered the bake and shark. I was in Trinidad for a week one week ago and had Bake and shark for the first time. So I decided to try it here. It smelled and tasted like ammonia! When I went back to the restaurant, the owner advised me that it is supposed to taste that way. It burnt my nose and throat. My Trinidadian wife couldn’t even shallow it. After the owner advised me that shark tastes that way even though I knew better. I threw in the trash and will not go back here. Just wanted to save someone else’s life. Don’t order BAKE and SHARK from here!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Maximillion Devant
Trinidad 🇹🇹 food is what I go for. Everything here is good!
This is a hidden gem. These people combine Trinitarian and Panamaian food in one spot. The quality and flavor of their curry is superb....but if I have to highlight only one thing from here it will be their service. Bonnie up front makes you feel like at home...she explains every thing very detailed and gives great recommendations. Will come back again with friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Subject: Concern About Missing Sauce and Recent Experience
Dear Management,
I am writing to share my recent experience with your restaurant, which was very disappointing, especially as I have been a loyal customer for over five years.
When I first started ordering roti from your restaurant through Uber Eats, it always came with a small amount of pepper sauce and tamarind sauce. I absolutely fell in love with those sauces, and they have been a big part of why I continue to order from you. In the past, these sauces were usually included without me having to ask.
Recently, I placed an order through Uber Eats and noticed that there was no option to request or add the sauces, and there was no notes section either. I did not mind paying extra for the sauce, but there was simply no way to request it through the app. Because of this, I called the restaurant and explained the situation. I was told it would be added to my order.
Unfortunately, when my order arrived, there was no sauce included. I called again and explained my frustration, and I was told I could come in person. I drove about 20 minutes to the restaurant, and when I arrived, I experienced pushback from one of the staff members when I asked about the sauce and even when I asked for a soda as a customer service offer to make the situation better. This was surprising, as another staff member had already said it was okay. He spoke to her twice until she finally decided to agree. Now it felt like I was begging . I dont like that .
What made this more upsetting is that in the past, the pepper sauce and tamarind sauce were usually included as a courtesy. This time, nothing was provided, despite my efforts to communicate in advance. I do not mind adding the sauce for a additional cost.
I am sharing this because I truly enjoy your food and have supported your business for years. I would appreciate it if the Uber Eats options could be updated to include sauce requests or add-ons, so customers are not put in this position. Clear communication and consistent service would make a big difference.
I hope you will take this feedback into consideration. I would like to continue supporting your restaurant, but this experience was discouraging.
Thank you for your time.
Ps. Stop gatekeeping the sauce . Its easier just to stop making it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
This is where you get the real stuff - paratha, doubles, currant roll (honestly the best I've ever had period), first, crab, dumpling, pelau, akee, shark and bake - and just good down to earth people working there. Easy to call and order ahead - never had one issue in over 5 years of ordering. Best kept secret for quality food with the best Caribbean flavors - now of the other Caribbean restaurants can hold a candle to Ali's 💥
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doubles, Bake and Shark, Curry Chicken, Aloo Pie, Boneless Chicken, Saheena, Pholourie, Saltfish, Stew Chicken, Shrimp and Roti, Paratha Roti, Fried Bake, Pelau Rice with Chicken
My belly was soo happy after eating my wonderful portion of curry goat...will be back next time in the area! Cant wait to try other menu items...thx Von
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Expensive for Island food but taste great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Chicken, Shrimp and Roti
Please don’t go to eat first and foremost the price is outrageous and they are over charging on the menu the price is different than when they put it on the computer to ring you up and them instead of accepting or adjusting their mistake they get angry because you bring it to their attention then they want to refuse to buy your food when u ask them that all u want to do is get the food and go all because I told them that is not right that they are over charging and u know what they doing is not right and when u ask for the manager they said that she’s not there just ridiculous explain to me if they put on the menu is $10 and charging u 13 and change how was I wrong I am the one buying ur item and they getting mad at u for that . Don’t worry I won’t be coming back after all these years I have been coming and bringing my people to your business to help you and you treat me like that don’t worry ok .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The service is warm, friendly.A few of my visits I was am introduced to foods and pastries unknown to me as a Trini. The food is delicious.
Takes Roti shells to NY when visiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food and massive portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bake and Shark, Aloo Pie, Boneless Chicken, Saheena
Clean nice roti shop! HAD A DOUBLES! Tasted like home I can only imagine everything else in there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good, enjoyed it here i’m coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It’s so hard to find Panamanian food in the US. I love coming here and finding Tortillas, empanadas, carimañolas, etc… always tastes good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I L❤️ve this place! Food is amazing and tasty especially their tamarind sauce .. Service is always warm and professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali’s Roti Shop is a TREASURE!
If you’re looking for authentic, absolutely delicious Trinidadian food in Plantation, FL, Ali’s Roti Shop is where it’s at!
My husband and I just had the most incredible meal here, and I’m still thinking about it.
The Roti- Oh my goodness, the sass roti! Hot, soft, and fluffy - exactly how it should be. You can tell they make it fresh and with care. It’s the perfect vehicle for all those amazing accompaniments.
The Doubles were perfection! The bara had that ideal soft texture with just the right thickness - not too thick, not too thin. The channa? Spot-on consistency. And don’t even get me started on the sauces - they had every sauce you could want, and each one was perfectly balanced.
The Food - I went with the fried aloo and tomato choka, and WOW. My husband got the bhagi and baigan choka, and we were both in heaven. Everything was seasoned beautifully and tasted so authentic and homemade.
The Drinks - We paired our meal with a Shandy Sorrel and a Banana Solo, which were the perfect complement to the food. So refreshing!
Customer Service- 100%! The staff was friendly, helpful, and clearly take pride in what they do.
Ali’s Roti Shop isn’t just a restaurant - it’s an experience. Whether you’re Trini or just love incredible food, you NEED to visit. We’ll definitely be back soon! 🇹🇹
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First off, I ordered the bake and shark. I was in Trinidad for a week one week ago and had Bake and shark for the first time. So I decided to try it here. It smelled and tasted like ammonia! When I went back to the restaurant, the owner advised me that it is supposed to taste that way. It burnt my nose and throat. My Trinidadian wife couldn’t even shallow it. After the owner advised me that shark tastes that way even though I knew better. I threw in the trash and will not go back here. Just wanted to save someone else’s life. Don’t order BAKE and SHARK from here!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Trinidad 🇹🇹 food is what I go for. Everything here is good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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