I was starving and decided to walk down the block from my office in search of lunch. I didn't want cold food and decided to try this place out.
I'm a Haitian-American so what better place to support. There was a short elderly woman behind the counter ready to take my order. I was taken aback that there wasn't Haitian music playing in the background to add to the ambiance, but R&B and pop instead. Anyways, back to the food.
I ordered rice and beans with legume. I was surprised that it comes plantains and meat. Some of the restaurants that I have dined in do not give you that option. She didn't even ask which type of meat I wanted and automatically assumed that I wanted griot or pork which I don't eat. I immediately stopped her and asked for chicken instead. There was none available at the time so she asked me if I would like her to prepare some. I said yes and she actually went ahead. Talk about customer service. The portions were overwhelming. I enjoyed my meal which could have been for two, but I did not share. I was so impressed. Despite the previous reviews, I plan to return based on my own personal experience with this establishment.
Some of the best fritaille in Brooklyn! This local Haitian cuisine spot offers all of the staples. If you are new are interested in trying my homeland cuisine lol, Yoyo has it down! From the nice juicy griot (fried pork), to the riz avec sauce pois (rice & beans). I highly recommend the fritaille. Fritaille is a fried assortment of fried yams, fried pork, fried plantain etc. (its a sometimes dish but treat yourself!). As a fellow Haitian I am proud to frequent Yoyo on the corner of Glenwood!
Over on Chowhound the kind of rancid service provided here might be a badge of authenticity, but I was actually going to walk out when the worker snarled at me and claimed the food was only available to go. A fellow who was hawking DVDs engaged in some diplomacy and encouraged me to stick around.
I got the griot (fried pork chunks.) The pork cred of this dish was not in question; it threatened to be too much of a good thing, but happily the accompanying hot peppers provided a contrast in both taste and texture. I will look around to see if there's a way to enjoy this delicacy or something like it without a side order of misanthropy.
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Tuesday, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Wednesday, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Thursday, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Friday, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday, 11:00 am - 12:00 am
I was starving and decided to walk down the block from my office in search of lunch. I didn't want cold food and decided to try this place out.
I'm a Haitian-American so what better place to support. There was a short elderly woman behind the counter ready to take my order. I was taken aback that there wasn't Haitian music playing in the background to add to the ambiance, but R&B and pop instead. Anyways, back to the food.
I ordered rice and beans with legume. I was surprised that it comes plantains and meat. Some of the restaurants that I have dined in do not give you that option. She didn't even ask which type of meat I wanted and automatically assumed that I wanted griot or pork which I don't eat. I immediately stopped her and asked for chicken instead. There was none available at the time so she asked me if I would like her to prepare some. I said yes and she actually went ahead. Talk about customer service. The portions were overwhelming. I enjoyed my meal which could have been for two, but I did not share. I was so impressed. Despite the previous reviews, I plan to return based on my own personal experience with this establishment.
Some of the best fritaille in Brooklyn! This local Haitian cuisine spot offers all of the staples. If you are new are interested in trying my homeland cuisine lol, Yoyo has it down! From the nice juicy griot (fried pork), to the riz avec sauce pois (rice & beans). I highly recommend the fritaille. Fritaille is a fried assortment of fried yams, fried pork, fried plantain etc. (its a sometimes dish but treat yourself!). As a fellow Haitian I am proud to frequent Yoyo on the corner of Glenwood!
Over on Chowhound the kind of rancid service provided here might be a badge of authenticity, but I was actually going to walk out when the worker snarled at me and claimed the food was only available to go. A fellow who was hawking DVDs engaged in some diplomacy and encouraged me to stick around.
I got the griot (fried pork chunks.) The pork cred of this dish was not in question; it threatened to be too much of a good thing, but happily the accompanying hot peppers provided a contrast in both taste and texture. I will look around to see if there's a way to enjoy this delicacy or something like it without a side order of misanthropy.