D ROTI SHAK

I've been searching for a good Caribbean place for a whiiile. This place never disappoints. I've only ever ordered delivery for the curry goat and jerk chicken and it's always hot and delicious. It's authentic, flavourful, spicy and I highly recommend and I will be trying everything on the menu.

This place is a joke. Found a hair in my food, showed it to the owner, business must be pretty good since he just shrugged and walked away. I was stunned. Will take my money to Baby Dal on Commercial Drive. Hope he goes under.

I had been here a few times pre covid and while it was a little expensive, the food was very good and there aren't a lot of places to get Trinidadian food. I decided to go back today as I had been craving it for some time. Unfortunately it appears they have gone downhill since then. The service was fine, as they were friendly enough, taking my order and moving into the back to (I thought) make my food. Instead they came back with it just a couple of minutes later, so the food must have been made in advance and just heated up. I use that term loosely as the curry was lukewarm, and the roti itself was cold. In addition to being lukewarm, the curry was watery, bland, and oily. They didn't even include napkins or cutlery. Overall it was quite disappointing and I could not recommend as for a $17 wrap/sandwich there are many better options.

First time trying a roti. I asked for a recommendation, and two guys in the restaurant quickly volunteered opinions before the owner could. We tried a chicken and a goat roti. Chicken one was a sweeter milder curry, while the goat was more in your face with the spice. Both were great, but if you are only "ok" with spice. Maybe skip the goat one. Will go back to try something another time!

Very flavourful food! Prepared fast. Vegetarian options. We don't find it very spicy at all (as someone else commented about). They also sell delicious hot sauces if you want to add heat to your meal. A great option for authentic tasting food. It closes early, so a good lunch/early dinner option.

Absolutely fantastic. Every bite of every choice is exquisite. The flavors are exactly what they are supposed to taste like from a Trinidadian flavor palate.

Exceptional and worth the drive from anywhere in BC.

The food was definitely delicious but not sure how the restaurant owner expects customers to deal with mediocre service. I was waiting in a line of more than 5 persons for close to half an hour just to get some food.

I ordered oxtail and chicken roti. Oxtail was delicious, the flavors got right into the bone, neat wad juicy though the meat was less. Chicken roti was v good, It was mix of chicken and potatoes z I wish chicken was more. Next time, I'll try jerk chicken. Overall a v good place to pick up carribean food

A great place for Roti and other Caribbean dishes.
I had goat roti and a doubles - both were delicious.
They offer Ox-tail on rice and beans so I'll be going back to try that as well.
Prices are typical of such an eatery. Above fast food but slightly below average dine in prices.
They have a small grocery store inside as well and I picked up some wildly hot ground chili powders and noticed lots of great hot sauces and jerk sauces as well.
Owner is friendly and personable.
Note: Spice level on the food was likely fine for most. There was a bit of heat but it was far from intense.

We ordered oxtail with the rice and peas. We have ordered and gone in to the restaurant to eat multiple times. This time the oxtail was horribly spicy where it was it was not edible When I phoned to give feedback the man that answered the phone was extremely rude and did not care at all that I could not eat the food.

D Roti Shak has friendly and quick service coupled with delicious food. Highly recommend. We had their doubles and roti chicken. Both were mouth watering good. Thank you!

Having experienced genuine Caribbean cuisine, I would highly recommend this establishment! The Roti is absolutely fantastic! Looking forward to trying everything!

1 star off for the unfriendly attitude of the 'dad'. Other star off for who puts cornmeal in the filling of a roti? It's been a while since I've had a roti but I have NEVER had cornmeal in a roti. I do not like the feel of the little grains on my tongue.

Food is good there but the owner is super greedy he puts less meat one day i had missing item and he said he charged me less but it was actually more than usual his prices change everyday bad business won't be going there anymore no one can build a castle over night he who's greedy is disgraced.

Food is pretty good when it's fresh. Dropped one star because they are not open for dinner. Dropped another star for the owner's bad attitude.

INCREDIBLE food. Amazing staff made the whole experience such a pleasure, and the quality of the food took it to another level. Highly highly recommend to anyone that is looking for high quality food at an affordable price.

I often take my friends to this restaurant with my highest recommendations. I visit this place often. This recommendation is always successful. The the food there is tasty and the crew is attentive and cooperative. Whenever we eat in this place we pass a cheerful evening. I recommend this place with pleasure.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! It’s simple, friendly and perfect. The owner’s children “recently” (before COVID) took over management of it and have done some redecorating and upgrades. They were telling me at some point that they are hoping to extend hours and get live music some nights (I hope they are still planning in doing this post-covid). They are the absolute nicest people and their food is delicious; completely made with love. I’m super super lucky I live close.

We love going out. Last night we found this superb restaurant which we didn’t know before. We spent a beautiful evening there with exceptional food and a nice team and a great chef. We added this fine restaurant in our list and we will definitely return very soon. We deeply recommend.

The woman who runs the front counter is amazing! She is super friendly and kind. She has made me feel super welcomed since moving here from Toronto. The food is great as well. I love the doubles!

My first time trying Caribbean food and I love it. The flaky roti was awesome and the ox tail cannot be compared to anything else I've ever had. Will definetly be returning again. Well worth the drive from Langley.

Can’t believe I just found about this little gem! The Ox Tail special is a must get! The goat roti was also delicious and cooked to perfection. Such amazing flavors and the spices are perfect! Definitely get the homemade hot sauce on the side. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu!

Delicious homemade roti with homemade non alcohol drink options! Tasty! Friendly service, quick service!

I admire this place! They give good food, they have a nice menu, The chief cook in that spot is a real pro, I love a lot tasting all their food. The dishes are consistently of high qualtity, the service towards the customers is helpful. I frequently visit this place and I not even once was unhappy. I recommend it with no hesitation.

I've been here three times. The girl who runs the front counter remembered me after the first time and is super friendly. I've already told many of my friends to come here, including my dad, whose parents are from Trinidad. It's been a taste of my childhood to eat here.:)

Amazing size! Fills your right up easy to share for two for one roti wrap! The curry filling is bomb! Great place to try something different!
Amazing service as well. Owners are friendly and it's a local restaurant in the community to support during these times:).

The food here is absolutely amazing! I'd recommend any ox tail dish on the menu. The vibe at D Roti shack reminds me of island life, Great customer service here as well, the couple working here definitely does an amazing job, thanks for going above and beyond, I'll be back soon with more of my friends!

Everything I’ve tried at D Roti Shak is delicious! The best Caribbean rice I’ve ever had and the oxtail is soo tender and flavourful

Wow so good! Really needed this. I lived in Trinidad for 6 months and the flavor here is very very authentic. You have to try the Doubles!

Unfortunately it was closed until further notice Aug 13 2020

Good authentic Trinidad food. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff.

Omg I love the goat roti. I was gonna add a picture but I ate it so fast I forgot to take one. My only issue with the food is that I couldn’t stop eating and now I over ate. Food coma here I come

Absolutely delicious! Need to come back and try the jerk and oxtail. Havent found any good Caribbean food since moving from Toronto. This place is up there for sure.

I came back for round 2 today n darn it I saw that sign on d door n got depressed hahah. I nom my chops for more oxtail b4 we went back to calgary.

Just ate at D Roti Shak, food was fantastic. I have been driving by for quite some time and decided to give it a try. Well worth it. Thank you Dana and Shawn for a great experience.

Very satisfying Trinidadian lunch! Superb Roti and Curry. Large portions, reasonable prices. Good selection of cold Beer. Very personable owner. Clean and welcoming.

Quite possibly the only place to get authentic West Indian food in the greater Vancouver area. Don't settle for those "fusion" places, get yourself a real Trini meal and eat with your fingers here.

This place always delivers. They serve great dishes for convenient pricing, there are no long waits even when the place is loaded.

It's always Soo hot in here when we visit. My husband has a Caribbean background and there aren't many restaurants in the lower mainland that serves this type of cuisine. The chicken roti is very delicious.the chicken is flavourful and tender and encased in soft dal Puri. The doubles are also nice as they have some sort of tamarind chutney poured on top.

The menu and service were ahead of our expectations. We surely enjoyed the environment of this restaurant. Wonderful spot to take my family out for lunch.

The menu and service were above our expectations. I truly liked the ambience of this spot. Amazing restaurant to take the family out for lunch.

I eat in this lovely place from time to time! This is the best place to grab a bite. I visit this spot frequently. The food is just great, the team is courteous and the charge is affordable. I enjoy eating in this place for a good supper.

I consider it a high quality restaurant. The lamb very tasty, the staff kind. A relaxed place, it is great for down to earth culture.

This place provides excellent service as well as delicious food. One of my favourite restaurants ever. The food came out quickly and the prices were inexpensive. Highly recommended.

Moved here from Ontario, was born in Trinidad and this is the worst quality Caribbean food I've ever tasted. Got the Chicken Roti and the chicken smelled and tasted of freezer burn. Almost like it was in the freezer for a year and then thawed out in a microwave before being served. The quality of the curry is lacking as well. Definitely not Chief Brand from Trinidad, very mild in flavour and it's like they tried to compensate with pepper. It's too bad that there's no real West Indian food around the lower mainland. I was searching for a while and was "real hard up" for some Trini food but haven't been so disappointed before. Felt the need to review because of the severe disappointment. $4.15/ doubles? Really? $13.50 for a roti?

Third time visiting and it did not dissapoint. We had the chicken roti & shrimp curry on rice, which came to $32 with 10% tip. The rice was amazing and SO flavourful. The portion sizes were ample and we left feeling full. Some things to point out - do not expect spectacular service, prices can differ from what's listed on the board, and order/bill/tip is done upon arrival at the front counter. Prices are steep for the ambiance & service provided but the food is outstanding!