Lunch was an unconventional choice of Caribbean cuisine, located in an industrial strip by Eglinton and Dixie.
Parking was extremely minimal, with peak lunch hour volumes further worsening the challenge. The credit card-abstaining restaurant was an apparent neighbourhood favourite, which meant that securing a table was unlikely unless arrival was declared before the rush.
Chicken Roti Wraps - made mild since the house hot sauce is comburent beyond comprehension - were the default order of the party. And while I hadn't personally requested a platter, a portion was generously offered to me for the purpose of experimentation.
Trying roti was a first for me: the combination of potates, tender chicken, and, presumably, finely crushed chickpeas wasn't half bad. In spite of the gradually accumulating heat and oddly thick wrapper, the dish offered a sense of (cumin-laced) comfort.
Very long waits just know this. Their plantain for 2.50 is totally worth every penny and they give you a good amount also. It's very delicious. The rice and beans by itself is ok. The coleslaw is pretty good and normally I despise the vinegar based ones but this one changed my mind. If the rice doesn't have sauce its kind of bland but also has this kick to it I can't put my finger on it. Wasn't delicious though but edible. The potato and Channa roti was alright, pretty good. That's all I tried since I'm vegetarian :-)
This place. Oh man this place. Jerk chicken = amazing. Try it in a roti. Everything is so good and there is always a lunch line. I go often and will continue to visit.
My wife brought home curried goat today from Shandra's at it was amazing. We also got the stewed chicken and it was amazing as well. This place is predominantly for takeout.
Amazing!. My wife and myself went there for lunch today. The Roti ( we ordered the boneless chicken) was fantastic. Lots of flavour and the right level of heat. It was fresh and the roti itself was textbook excellent. Service friendly and good Shandra you have a nice sister. You really need to go.
Johnny Roma signing off for T.O. temptations.
The best jerk yet. I went to this place for lunch for the first time with a friend who is a regular. hands down the best jerk i have had in years. comes in bone in and bone less variety. i actually ordered the goat curry boneless rice and peas with a side of jerk leg. everything is amazingly flavoured. place was busy and customers kept coming in and out for a location that is basic at best. goes to show people will go anywhere for good food. 8.5/10 for sure.
Good Roti. Maybe a bit bland and its unfortunate that you can't have one with a moderate amount of heat. However the Roti is all meat, no potato filler. The bread is excellent. It's one if the better ones in town. Very bust at lunchtime.
Love the Food. I usually go to Shandra's shop once or twice a week and am never disappointed with the food. Love their Dhal, beef and rice! The Beef roti is also great with plenty of beef and just the right amount of pepper sauce. The roti usually does not fall apart when you are eating it like in some other roti places. Overall this is a great place that can get very very VERY busy between 12 - 1:30 pm
Agree with previous writer -- sometimes oil they cook things in is either stale or of poor quality which is a shame as the food is good tasting. Friendly service and I recommend the potato and channa curry with roti
Food is usually very good, however at times the quality can be a miss. Service is brisk without personality. Small restaurant with few seats.
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