Kabawa
$$$$ • Caribbean Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Kabawa
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Great restaurant and attentive to service. Roti and dipping sauces were very good. Curried goat, beans, salad was a little salty and spicy for my taste. Flat steak and yams were good. Cozy hide away restaurant on the lower east side.
Fine dining, great service, good food what more can you ask for. It was great to watch the chef at work skillfully preparing our meals. We left stuffed and with leftovers. Date night was special thanks Kabawa for the attention to detail and making it special. Will definitely be back for that pork belly!
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tl;dr - The NY Times called it the number one restaurant of 2026. One meal in and we completely understand why. (And you've never tasted a dessert like the Coconut Turnover)
We somehow snagged a reservation the same week the New York Times named Kabawa the number one restaurant in New York City for 2026. Walk in not knowing that, and the room will still tell you something extraordinary is happening here.
Most of the seating wraps around a central kitchen counter,...read full review
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kabawa is a lively restaurant known for its Caribbean-inspired atmosphere and vibrant energy. Guests enjoy a variety of flavorful dishes, including chuletas can can, which offers insane flavor, crunch, and juiciness, and goat cooked with great spice and flavor, often complemented by extra curry sauce. The menu features unique items like plantain with eggs & caviar, which some find delightful, and standout appetizers such as Solomon Gundy and pickled okra, praised for their bold and fresh flavors. The decor creates a fun, energetic vibe, with the kitchen visible, adding to the lively ambiance, though it can be loud for conversation. The staff is friendly and passionate, contributing to a memorable experience. Drinks like the well-balanced daiquiri enhance the Caribbean feel. Overall, Kabawa provides an exciting culinary tour, with memorable food and a high-energy environment that keeps guests eager to return.