This restaurant food is excellent always.. I was stressed the period they were closed because I couldn't find good food around the area other than this restaurant. So I give them 5 starsOn the other hand I love their curry chicken but noticed many times that the chicken is not well cooked.. the meat is red/blood when you bite in.. the reason for this is because the chicken is cut in big pieces.. if they make smaller cuts of the chicken it will be well cooked . Cut the chicken smaller so it can cook right through. ✅️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Fish Fillet Meal, Banana Chips, Fried Chicken, Lobster Tail, Curry Chicken, Chips, Oxtail Rice and Peas with Cabbage and Plantains, Jerk Chicken Meal, Stew Chicken, Fried Chicken Jerk Mac and Cheese with Cabbage and Plantains, Shrimp Meal, Jerk Mac & Cheese, Chicken Soup, Chicken Wing Meal, Chicken Breast Meal
Blitz
I first started going here maybe 2019 and it was goood for a while up until as of lately food is bland , I’m not a hater I actually hope they step it back up because I use to love eating from here
Julixa Ramirez
I did not know this place was here. Great tasting food with generous portions and friendly service. Anytime you want authentic Caribbean cuisine, this is your place to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Oxtail Rice and Peas with Cabbage and Plantains
Carly Rae White
Yes please! Holy holy, so very delicious. I know what I'll be obsessing over while I'm in this area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayo M.
food doesn't taste good anymore ,, no flavor , what happen ?
A H
The rice was bad the cabbage was bad the plantain was bad.. but damn can they jerk some chicken.
Nglish7330
If you have not been to Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant on Smith Clove Road, you have done yourself a disservice. Because of our busy schedules, we do takeout at least twice a week. Grand Mango has become part of our rotation. We will likely increase it more because it is simply one of the more delicious options in the area. The simple store front does not give you any hint of the delicious meal you are about to experience. The owner Nadine (I apologize if I made a mistake with your name) is welcoming & friendly. The oxtail & stewed chicken are must haves. My family & I love oxtail. We order every chance we get. I can honestly say that Grand Mango makes the best version I have ever had. We had it Saturday night & it was so good that I am tempted to make it Sunday dinner too. Do yourself a favor & stop by. You will love the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken
crystal H.
Unassuming place with incredibly delicious food. We ordered the oxtail, chicken stew and goat curry.Everything tasted amazing.If you're into collagen, the oxtail will be out of this world. If you're not, you may prefer the goat curry or chicken stew.
Craig S.
As a 25 year resident of Woodbury, I have often complained of the lack of diversity in the local restaurant choices. BTW I'm a white guy but my pallet enjoys/appreciates flavorful spice. Grand Mango's food is excellent. In my first try here we had the Jerked Mac and cheese and jerked chicken (both get a WOW). The curried chicken was also quite tasty. Although the fried chicken was good, it did add some time to the preparation of our order. The bun and cheese was a hidden gem that made my mouth water. As a new customer, my only complaint is that the menu was not clear what things were and the options available with the "meals". I had to ask a lot of questions. The place has tablecloth covered tables that looks like it is ready for table service but my impression was that this is self service. I will definitely go back and add this to my regular takeout choices. This place has great potential and with some improvements to their menu and adding actual table service the place would earn 5 starts quite easily. GM has been around for a little while but no one knows you're there. Spread the word.
Adrian Ally
Good to find Caribbean food while passing through the area. Food was great!
This place is a no thrills authentic restaurant. The food was great and the portions were large.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Curry Chicken, Jerk Mac
Shadonae Stanley
Food was amazing. The best curry chicken I ever had to be honest. The food was hot, fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend!
K B.
Really delicious food, super-friendly owner, pleasant dining experience. Don't hesitate.
James Thompson
It's not very often that I see a Caribbean restaurant outside of the greater New York City areas, and especially not 'upstate'. So I was pleasantly surprised to see the Grand Mango in Central Valley, just a few miles away from my fiancé's home. I discovered Caribbean food a few years ago, and I was so glad that I did! This, is soul food at its finest, and Grand Mango did not disappoint!Walking from the car to the stores entrance, I could literally smell the Jerked Chicken sizzling away out back on a Bar-B-Que Smoker, and I was itxhing to dig in.They had Oxtails, which I had to have, and rice with peas, which is another staple. I asked if they had sweet cabbage and plantains and the kid behind the counter looked at me and smiled and said, 'Oh, so you know then?' - My man... oh I know!For my fiancé, a novice to Caribbean food, I suggested she play it safe. She stuck with the Fried Chicken, Jerked Mac and Cheese, and I suggested the sides of both cabbage and plantains. I also ordered a Beef Pattie.The food, was fire. Lit. Totally legit. But most importantly, it was utterly delicious, and the price was excellent.On the weekdays, a small portion 'lunch' meal (which was a very generous small) gets you rice and peas or Mac and Cheese, cabbage and plantain, and the main, with a drink, all for just $10!The interior is dated, badly - and there is little rhyme or reason to the layout of the place - it's a deli/lunch establishment, but you can't order a sandwich or buy sides for your upcoming picnic. It's... a little strange. The tables and chairs are folding/stackable, there are random posters hung up, and nothing matches. But in all honesty, I'm not bothered by that at all - I'm here to eat and a place like this doesn't need to impress with the layout, it needs to shine with the food - and it does.If you're acquainted with Caribbean cuisine, this place is legit. If you're looking to experiment, yeah, hit this place up. If you have very high standards for an eating establishment, or if spicy ethnic food isn't your thing, then I could see you passing in this place, but that would be a huge mistake.Vegetarian options: Hahahahaha - yeah... have you ever eaten Caribbean food before? Jesus, they put pork in the greens for Christsakes...Kid-friendliness: I mean... I guess so, but... it's not like they have a ball-pit in the corner or crayons on the tables...Parking: There's not a lot to choose from, but honestly it shouldn't be a problem.Wheelchair accessibility: ...from the back, maybe. Not really an ADA compliant case. But once you smell those J*** Spices... even if I was a quadriplegic I'd use my teeth and drag myself inside...Dietary restrictions: Pork heavy ?. Beef heavy ?. Chicken heavy ?. Shrimp heavy ?. Goat heavy ?. Spice heavy, heavenly dishes and aromas... it might be a little too much for folks!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat
Vanessa Young
Highly recommend this place!!! I normally come for the lunch specials for curry chicken. I’ve also had their curry goat and shrimp. The Mac N cheese is soooo delicious. Sides are plantains, rice and cabbage. I’m so addicted!
This restaurant food is excellent always.. I was stressed the period they were closed because I couldn't find good food around the area other than this restaurant. So I give them 5 starsOn the other hand I love their curry chicken but noticed many times that the chicken is not well cooked.. the meat is red/blood when you bite in.. the reason for this is because the chicken is cut in big pieces.. if they make smaller cuts of the chicken it will be well cooked . Cut the chicken smaller so it can cook right through. ✅️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Fish Fillet Meal, Banana Chips, Fried Chicken, Lobster Tail, Curry Chicken, Chips, Oxtail Rice and Peas with Cabbage and Plantains, Jerk Chicken Meal, Stew Chicken, Fried Chicken Jerk Mac and Cheese with Cabbage and Plantains, Shrimp Meal, Jerk Mac & Cheese, Chicken Soup, Chicken Wing Meal, Chicken Breast Meal
I first started going here maybe 2019 and it was goood for a while up until as of lately food is bland , I’m not a hater I actually hope they step it back up because I use to love eating from here
I did not know this place was here. Great tasting food with generous portions and friendly service. Anytime you want authentic Caribbean cuisine, this is your place to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Oxtail Rice and Peas with Cabbage and Plantains
Yes please! Holy holy, so very delicious. I know what I'll be obsessing over while I'm in this area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food doesn't taste good anymore ,, no flavor , what happen ?
The rice was bad the cabbage was bad the plantain was bad.. but damn can they jerk some chicken.
If you have not been to Grand Mango Caribbean Restaurant on Smith Clove Road, you have done yourself a disservice. Because of our busy schedules, we do takeout at least twice a week. Grand Mango has become part of our rotation. We will likely increase it more because it is simply one of the more delicious options in the area. The simple store front does not give you any hint of the delicious meal you are about to experience. The owner Nadine (I apologize if I made a mistake with your name) is welcoming & friendly. The oxtail & stewed chicken are must haves. My family & I love oxtail. We order every chance we get. I can honestly say that Grand Mango makes the best version I have ever had. We had it Saturday night & it was so good that I am tempted to make it Sunday dinner too. Do yourself a favor & stop by. You will love the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken
Unassuming place with incredibly delicious food. We ordered the oxtail, chicken stew and goat curry.Everything tasted amazing.If you're into collagen, the oxtail will be out of this world. If you're not, you may prefer the goat curry or chicken stew.
As a 25 year resident of Woodbury, I have often complained of the lack of diversity in the local restaurant choices. BTW I'm a white guy but my pallet enjoys/appreciates flavorful spice. Grand Mango's food is excellent. In my first try here we had the Jerked Mac and cheese and jerked chicken (both get a WOW). The curried chicken was also quite tasty. Although the fried chicken was good, it did add some time to the preparation of our order. The bun and cheese was a hidden gem that made my mouth water. As a new customer, my only complaint is that the menu was not clear what things were and the options available with the "meals". I had to ask a lot of questions. The place has tablecloth covered tables that looks like it is ready for table service but my impression was that this is self service. I will definitely go back and add this to my regular takeout choices. This place has great potential and with some improvements to their menu and adding actual table service the place would earn 5 starts quite easily. GM has been around for a little while but no one knows you're there. Spread the word.
Good to find Caribbean food while passing through the area. Food was great!
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is a no thrills authentic restaurant. The food was great and the portions were large.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat, Curry Chicken, Jerk Mac
Food was amazing. The best curry chicken I ever had to be honest. The food was hot, fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend!
Really delicious food, super-friendly owner, pleasant dining experience. Don't hesitate.
It's not very often that I see a Caribbean restaurant outside of the greater New York City areas, and especially not 'upstate'. So I was pleasantly surprised to see the Grand Mango in Central Valley, just a few miles away from my fiancé's home. I discovered Caribbean food a few years ago, and I was so glad that I did! This, is soul food at its finest, and Grand Mango did not disappoint!Walking from the car to the stores entrance, I could literally smell the Jerked Chicken sizzling away out back on a Bar-B-Que Smoker, and I was itxhing to dig in.They had Oxtails, which I had to have, and rice with peas, which is another staple. I asked if they had sweet cabbage and plantains and the kid behind the counter looked at me and smiled and said, 'Oh, so you know then?' - My man... oh I know!For my fiancé, a novice to Caribbean food, I suggested she play it safe. She stuck with the Fried Chicken, Jerked Mac and Cheese, and I suggested the sides of both cabbage and plantains. I also ordered a Beef Pattie.The food, was fire. Lit. Totally legit. But most importantly, it was utterly delicious, and the price was excellent.On the weekdays, a small portion 'lunch' meal (which was a very generous small) gets you rice and peas or Mac and Cheese, cabbage and plantain, and the main, with a drink, all for just $10!The interior is dated, badly - and there is little rhyme or reason to the layout of the place - it's a deli/lunch establishment, but you can't order a sandwich or buy sides for your upcoming picnic. It's... a little strange. The tables and chairs are folding/stackable, there are random posters hung up, and nothing matches. But in all honesty, I'm not bothered by that at all - I'm here to eat and a place like this doesn't need to impress with the layout, it needs to shine with the food - and it does.If you're acquainted with Caribbean cuisine, this place is legit. If you're looking to experiment, yeah, hit this place up. If you have very high standards for an eating establishment, or if spicy ethnic food isn't your thing, then I could see you passing in this place, but that would be a huge mistake.Vegetarian options: Hahahahaha - yeah... have you ever eaten Caribbean food before? Jesus, they put pork in the greens for Christsakes...Kid-friendliness: I mean... I guess so, but... it's not like they have a ball-pit in the corner or crayons on the tables...Parking: There's not a lot to choose from, but honestly it shouldn't be a problem.Wheelchair accessibility: ...from the back, maybe. Not really an ADA compliant case. But once you smell those J*** Spices... even if I was a quadriplegic I'd use my teeth and drag myself inside...Dietary restrictions: Pork heavy ?. Beef heavy ?. Chicken heavy ?. Shrimp heavy ?. Goat heavy ?. Spice heavy, heavenly dishes and aromas... it might be a little too much for folks!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Goat
Highly recommend this place!!! I normally come for the lunch specials for curry chicken. I’ve also had their curry goat and shrimp. The Mac N cheese is soooo delicious. Sides are plantains, rice and cabbage. I’m so addicted!