Feroza’s Restaurant Roti
“I love the beef roti and the doubles that just about melt in your mouth.”
“I have to admit that I usually get the same dish on every visit – chicken curry wrapped with pepper.”
“I have had Gloria's in BK, Ali here in the BX by 236 and another shop in Queens.”
Feroza’s Restaurant Roti
Take-out: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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This is a good back up Roti shop in the Bronx. Years ago I used to love Ali's but they fell off and I fell out of love. The shrimp rotis are VERY good, period! I'm not a fan of their doubles, not sure what the problem is but I think it's the bread.
The customer service is something left to be desired…. Come in and have an idea of what you one because you will get rushed and passed by in order to serve the next customer.
I use to live nearby here 4 years ago on holland avenue and would visit this place at least once a week. My staple is the potato roti and potato pie. I recently visited NY on vacation and had to go back here. Still the same and super yummy!!
Great food for lunch!! Portions are big and flavor is on point. I usually get the oxtail with rice and it's delicious!! Would definitely recommend you trying the oxtail if you haven't already. It is a bit bony but the meat is very tender and flavorful. It is kinda like a beef stew without the broth. Try it!
Tried this place a couple of times, had the chicken curry and goat with roti. Food is ok but I admit I'm spoiled, I've had better Trinidadian food in Queens, however, it's nice to have a variety of cultural food in Bronx.
That little old lady always has her head down, slow as hell but the food is usually good. Gosh they slow! Lol
After drinking nearby, we hit up the trusty Yelp app to find a place to eat dinner on a cold night. One of the first results that popped up was Feroza's. As someone who loves Caribbean food, I knew we had to give this place a try. I also had a Jamaican with me so obviously we got his vote, too. Phil H. is always open to exposing his palate to new things so he came along, as well.
This place will sneak up on you. It's literally steps from the 2 train but the sign is small and it's darkly-lit. When you get inside, to the left is the food counter with a menu and 2 ladies putting together heaping plates of food. To the right are a load of fridges stocked with nearly every drink you could possibly want (champagne cola, ginger ale, Irish moss, pineapple cola, etc.). The front area is smallish but still fits everyone as they wait for their food.
For my dish, I went with the curry goat that comes with rice & beans, along with a cabbage salad on the side. I opted for a small and that was still plenty of food. My two friends went with the oxtail with rice & beans and salad. You can tell these ladies make this food and serve this food with love. They take their time putting everything together and make sure you don't walk away hungry. In the back there is some seating. The funny part about this is that the seating area is decorated like your grandma's living room in the 70s & 80s. Wood paneling with the mirrors on top, tables with cheap tablecloths, and metal chairs. It was a (good) flashback.
My goat was some of the best I have ever tasted. The rice and beans were cooked to perfection. The side salad was exactly what was needed to make everything come together. Both my friends loved their oxtail and polished off their plates. At the end, we had to sit and digest and not move for a few minutes because we had stuffed ourselves silly. Next time I'm in the area, I need to get a roti from this spot.
So on Friday the fiance and I had a craving for roti and decided to give Feroza's a try. There were only three people ahead of us when we walked in, but by the time we gave our order a long line had formed behind us, so clearly this place is a neighborhood favorite. Admittedly, service was a bit slow but it seemed to be a special case. There was only one woman available at the moment to serve so it took a few minutes longer than it should, but this wasn't too much of a problem. The woman was very nice and served us with a smile.
I ordered the oxtail roti while my fiance had the veggie, and we both ordered doubles with tamarind sauce. The oxtail roti was the most expensive one ($10) on the menu, and I almost didn't get it for this reason, but I couldn't resist. I will admit, the oxtail pieces were a bit small and bony for the price, but the flavor definitely made up for it. The meat was tender and fell right off the bone – absolutely delicious. The doubles were also very good, full of flavor. I ate mine well before my fiance ate his, so I was forced to sit and watch in envy while he devoured it. Next time I'm getting more than one each!
I can't wait to go back to try the rest of the roti, especially the goat. I also noticed some fried dumplings, saltfish fritters, and plantain back there that I'll probably try some of, too. The NE Bronx definitely has its fair share of Caribbean food joints (especially near & around White Plains Road) and Feroza's is definitely one of the best. At first I felt like I was cheating on Ali's which is just a few stops away on the 2 train but honestly, you can never have too much roti!
My first time ever eating Oxtail. So good. I'm so full. Gonna explode.
You have to hand it to these little hole in the wall ethnic spots hidden way up in da Bronx which serves authentic Caribbean, Indian, and Trinidadian eats. Sure, the hood it resides in might be a bit shady for some of those who are less adventurous to ascend all the way uptown out of their comfort zones, but for those who take the gamble the rewards are gastronomic pleasure.
A few of us decided to make a pilgrimage to Gun Hill Brewing company to check out their brews, which are terrific by the way, and then before heading home grab a bite to eat. Thanks to the handy dandy Yelp ap we found Feroza's Roti and took a chance on this little dingy nondescript place close to the subway. Walking in the decor is nothing to look at, and you wonder how hygienic the place really is. Yet, these are exactly the type of eateries where you can score the most delicious and authentic foods. The menu is small here, and only offer a handful of items, but they are the standards such as curry goat, roti, and oxtail. It's not a destination spot but one where you grab your plate of deliciousness and head off to devour it somewhere else.
It's a family run biz obviously, as the two women behind the counter are Feroza and her mom from what I have gathered. They don't speak but a few words, and don't really smile, but who cares when the food is made with love. After a few bites of my massive oxtail platter I knew we made a solid choice. There is actually some seating in a back room with a few tables and chairs which looks oddly like my great aunt's and uncle's old finished basement at their home in Brooklyn with the wooden paneling and mirrored walls. Too funny, but it offered us a spot to sit down and savor every bite of the oxtail and curried goat we ordered. The price was right as my huge plate of food plus a large cream soda was about $14, cash only. Oh, and the numerous fridges up front offered all kinds of drinks, beers, and sodas from their homeland most of which I had never even seen before.
So my first experience with oxtail was wonderful, full of flavor, and I really enjoyed it. Never thought that would happen. I ate every morsal on my plate. Sucked all the meat off every bone. Glad I finally popped my oxtail cherry up in da Bronx!
Sure, the place is a bit rundown and could use a coat of paint as it's a relic and looks something out of the 70's or 80's, but sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and go for it.
Fortune favors the bold, and rewards the taste buds.