i’m starting to believe reviews are fake ordered from this restaurant yesterday when i tell you the food had no flavor it had no flavor whatsoever the legume didn’t have any meat the sos pwa blan also did not have any flavors this is my first and last ordering from this restaurant
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Food is great (the best I’ve had in the north Jersey area) but ordering via phone could be better customer service wise. There’s no “have a great day” or any closure. After you made your order, the person hangs up on you. On my second order, I was charged $25 for something that’s $20 on the menu. Didn’t notice it until I took the paper menu home (perhaps the cost changed). So check your tab before you leave.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Pork
Food is authentic. Excellent service. Not sure if it's the owner but very pleasant staff. Don't let the location deter you, it is very welcoming for sit down or for takeout.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Black rice was too dry and taste like reheat leftover
Even the legume.
Front desk don't even know the price for 1 bottle of cremas.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
I placed my order at the restaurant. It takes time to make the food so ordering ahead for pickup is a smarter move. After I placed my order, it took over 45 minutes for 2 dishes, griyo and chicken to be completed. There was one order ahead of mine. I waited inside and eventually went outside to get some air. There were no spaces in front of the restaurant when I arrived. I parked a few blocks away. The food was packaged well. The price is a little high for the amount of meat in a large order. The beans and rice taste similar to the Jamaican style of beans and rice. I expected it to be different since this is a Haitian restaurant. I was able to get about 4 plates of food from the 2 large dishes. Not shown in the picture is the Haitian macaroni and cheese. The griyo was spot on and the chicken was very good.
Soup joumou is every other Saturday. Best to call ahead. There was no more black rice when I ordered early evening at 5pm. It is rice cooked in water that is soaked with black mushrooms. Black rice, soup joumou and griyo are a must try for those who are new to Haitian food.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Soup Joumou
Great place delicious food good customer service I have had a great experience with lakay Restaurant 👍
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I can't remember ever leaving a Google review but I made it a point to come leave one due to my positive experience! I had a graduation party that I needed catering for and wanted to have Haitian food as that's where my family is from. First thing first, EXCELLENT customer service. I am Haitian American, my Kreyol isn't the best. The host speaks fluent English and was incredibly professional. He asked the right questions, checked in a few days before the event, as well as the day of. It was a breath of fresh air to be able to do business in a clear, organized fashion. Secondly, their prices were unmatched- I received several quotes from other Haitian restaurants who I didn't go with because most were unavailable on the day of my party (closed on Mondays). The quote we received was lower than all the others and more than reasonable! Lastly and most importantly (!), the food was GREAT! All the guests Haitian and American raved about how good it was! I had never tasted their food prior to having them cater the event and was nervous about going in blind, but it far exceeded my expectations! Everyone was asking about where I got the food from! I definitely plan to patron the establishment regularly. I have been unimpressed with the Haitian food I've had since coming to Jersey (I'm originally from Chicago), so this one is one I want to stay in business! Go visit now! Thank you Lakay for helping make my celebration a memorable one 💖.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Yesterday my husband and I had the pleasure of ordering some food from there. MP and her sister were very welcoming and professional. We ordered the fritay with fried turkey. My husband and I loved the marinade, akra, and were pleasantly surprised to find some pasta on the side. The lemonade was very tasty. I’m so happy that my friend Ermi introduced us. Looking forward to having many more of their dishes. Do yourself a favor and stop by. You won’t regret it. ☺️
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
