The best soul food place in NJ! Hands down! The food was fresh, full of flavor and the service was top tier! Highly recommended restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pudgy Parker
Fresh and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Polanco
10 out of 10Had the sweet chilli salmon bites with Mac and yams. Everything was delicious and not over seasoned. Will definitely be coming back. Nice size portions. Not overly priced! Great service.
Romie
EXCELLENT food is GREAT. Customer service is AWESOME. I originally wanted to go to another soul food spot near this area, but they were unexpectedly close, I was upset because I drove 20 minutes but luckily I came across THIS GEM.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Motivational Moments
Came in for a smooth pickup in the time I was told my food would be ready! Ordered the whiting with the two sides and it was the best I’ve had, cooked and seasoned perfectly! Thanks Monai’s… Nate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Parking: Parking lot has plenty of space on Sunday!
What a Wonderful Dining Experience! The food was fresh and made to order, the atmosphere was comfortable, and we were Welcomed as we walked in. If you are looking for a perfect Dining experience try Monai's Soulfood Restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Potato Salad, Fried Whiting Dinner 2 Sides, Fish & Shrimp Dinner, Chicken Dinner
Gregory Spikes
I must say Monai's food is AWESOME..Everything is a plus..The fish and shrimp is my favorite..please drop in to try it..You won't be disappointed ?
Workers here are very polite and the food is amazing I come here a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings Dinner 2 Sides
Randale Cummings
Nowadays is hard to find good soul food that reminds you when your mother used to cook but I found it at this restaurant in Carteret New Jersey so if you don't feel like cooking stop by you won't be disappointed I've been there three times so far in the last month peace to the female proprietor who took my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monique Bland
My food was amazing! Keep up the great cooking and hospitality that you deliver to the customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Cruz
ordered from this place atleast 10 times over the past six months since it's the only "soul " food in my area, but each time i went the service and food became progressively worse. The staff will give you the incorrect order and then argue that you are wrong. mac and cheese is flavorless, and the seasonings are very bland and everything just tastes salty. prices have also been absurdly raised as of recent, wouldn't recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
S. Deane
My guy and I had the shrimp, chicken dinner and fries. The food was fresh, delicious and nicely seasoned. We didn't have to wait long for the food. The only downside was they ran out of fish and we was really looking forward to some fried fish. Parking is ample in front of the restaurant and they are located on a main road in small strip mall. They have a nice seating area if you would like to stay and dine in as well. The restaurant atmosphere is quaint and inviting. I would definitely recommend and we are looking forward to going back.Parking: Parking is located in front of the restaurant, strip mall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Fries
great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best soul food place in NJ! Hands down! The food was fresh, full of flavor and the service was top tier! Highly recommended restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10 out of 10Had the sweet chilli salmon bites with Mac and yams. Everything was delicious and not over seasoned. Will definitely be coming back. Nice size portions. Not overly priced! Great service.
EXCELLENT food is GREAT. Customer service is AWESOME. I originally wanted to go to another soul food spot near this area, but they were unexpectedly close, I was upset because I drove 20 minutes but luckily I came across THIS GEM.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in for a smooth pickup in the time I was told my food would be ready! Ordered the whiting with the two sides and it was the best I’ve had, cooked and seasoned perfectly! Thanks Monai’s… Nate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Parking: Parking lot has plenty of space on Sunday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings Dinner 2 Sides
Wings: 10/10 crispy & flavorfulsalmon bites platter: goodwould purchase again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Dinner
What a Wonderful Dining Experience! The food was fresh and made to order, the atmosphere was comfortable, and we were Welcomed as we walked in. If you are looking for a perfect Dining experience try Monai's Soulfood Restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Potato Salad, Fried Whiting Dinner 2 Sides, Fish & Shrimp Dinner, Chicken Dinner
I must say Monai's food is AWESOME..Everything is a plus..The fish and shrimp is my favorite..please drop in to try it..You won't be disappointed ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Whiting Dinner 2 Sides
Food was excellent !
Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Workers here are very polite and the food is amazing I come here a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings Dinner 2 Sides
Nowadays is hard to find good soul food that reminds you when your mother used to cook but I found it at this restaurant in Carteret New Jersey so if you don't feel like cooking stop by you won't be disappointed I've been there three times so far in the last month peace to the female proprietor who took my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My food was amazing! Keep up the great cooking and hospitality that you deliver to the customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ordered from this place atleast 10 times over the past six months since it's the only "soul " food in my area, but each time i went the service and food became progressively worse. The staff will give you the incorrect order and then argue that you are wrong. mac and cheese is flavorless, and the seasonings are very bland and everything just tastes salty. prices have also been absurdly raised as of recent, wouldn't recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My guy and I had the shrimp, chicken dinner and fries. The food was fresh, delicious and nicely seasoned. We didn't have to wait long for the food. The only downside was they ran out of fish and we was really looking forward to some fried fish. Parking is ample in front of the restaurant and they are located on a main road in small strip mall. They have a nice seating area if you would like to stay and dine in as well. The restaurant atmosphere is quaint and inviting. I would definitely recommend and we are looking forward to going back.Parking: Parking is located in front of the restaurant, strip mall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Fries