Harry Singh’s Original Caribbean Restauraunt Menu

  • Main
  • Caribbean Curry W/ Rice
  • Vegetrian Roti
  • Vegetrian Dishes
  • Caribbean Style Creole Rice Dishes
  • Roti
  • House Specialties
  • Side Orders
  • Ice Cream
  • Beverages

Healthy Meal suggestions for Harry Singh’s Original Caribbean Restauraunt

  • Main
  • Caribbean Curry W/ Rice
  • Vegetrian Roti
  • Vegetrian Dishes
  • Caribbean Style Creole Rice Dishes
  • Roti
  • House Specialties
  • Side Orders
  • Ice Cream
  • Beverages

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Visit below restaurant in Minneapolis for healthy meals suggestion.

  • (5)
  • Francisco P.

    Dont waste your time. A bunch of us went there and ordered different dishes none of us liked the food. It seems all the dishes are a combination of a 3 MSG laden sauces. Havent been to the Carribean but the Carribean food I have made at home tasted much better.

    (1)
  • Ashley Y.

    Hubby and I first tried this place at the state fair and we were dying to try more. This place is tricky to find, the sign has so many words on it the writing is small so keep an eye out, its totally worth the 2nd drive-by to find it! You walk in and can tell this place probably hasn't changed since it opened, and like other reviewers have said Harry served us personally. I ordered the jerk chicken roti, which was different than I expected but sooo flavorful and delicious. It came filled with chicken, veggies and lots of juices to sop up with the roti. It was a bit spicy which went to extremely spicy with the hot sauce, I put maybe a drop per square inch and it lit my mouth on fire, use very sparingly. My husband ordered the fish curry, which he enjoyed thoroughly. Both portions were HUGE and we were both very satisfied with the meal.

    (4)
  • Nick L.

    We were here two years ago with a large group. They messed up our reservation for 10 people and did nothing to apologize and make it right, so we had to leave. After boycotting it for 2 years we decided to go back (hoping that Harry's son, who was the one we had the bad experience with the last time was not there). He wasn't and we had a great time. Harry is a great guy and very friendly. The food is amazing - the wings had great flavor but not very spicy. The Pellau was amazing - very hearty rice dish with tons of flavor, something like an Indian Biryani. The Jerk Chicken Roti was fabulous - lots of heat so be prepared. The Ginger beer is a little sweet but is quite nice. We're going to convince our group of 10 to go back here and give it a shot.

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  • Colin D.

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  • Gary M.

    I love Harry's mustard sauce. He doesn't make it as often as the pure pepper sauce. Harry knows me because I buy so much of his bottled sauce. I went in to get my mustard one day - Harry was busy, and didn't have any for sale. A few weeks later I show up again, he again doesn't have any. Harry knows how much I love his mustard, and asks me to wait ten minutes. He goes back into the kitchen and makes two bottles just for me. Love this guy, his food and his got sauce/mustard!

    (5)
  • Jeff G.

    Yes sir! This is the HOTTEST food in Minneapolis. AND.. the vegetarian dishes are vegan. AND Harry's a great guy. AND... the FOOD is the BEST! XTra large veggie curry roti is my fave. :)

    (5)
  • Patti K.

    After mistakenly making dinner plans for a Monday (it's closed then--they need to update their website), we finally made it to Harry Singh's. I saw the restaurant on local TV and wanted to check out the Caribbean chow mein. It was a delightful experience. I was reminded of those old-time diners where half of the fun of going is to interact with the owner and take the quirky atmosphere in. Not many places like that anymore. The food was hearty, flavorful, and tasted like home, even though I've never been to Trinidad and Tobago. The meat was tender with a warm, mild spice, and the fresh vegetables offered a nice counterpart. I was relieved to see that there were no crunchy canned noodles. It was like a fried rice, except the vegetables were a fresh garnish and it wasn't dry. I loved the homemade ginger beer. It had a soothing flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness. I also tried my friends' callaloo and vegetable roti. The callaloo was great, and the roti packed a powerful punch. It's unusual for me to envision myself returning multiple times to try all of the different dishes and drinks while I'm still in the restaurant, but Harry's had that effect on me. Mr. Singh is very charming, and as others wrote he came out personally to seat us. He's soft-spoken, so it was a bit hard to hear him over the bright Caribbean music. I asked him about his days at UST ('77), and he has fond memories of his days in the social work program. He gave us some menus to take home. The menu itself is a work of art in terms of font, layout, descriptions, and stories. I'm tempted to hang it up.

    (5)
  • Rowena N.

    Kind of hole in the wall place. I was confused if it was open because when I got there no one was inside! But the owner came and served us. He was very nice. The place has a lot of interesting decor but can be overwhelming. He gave us a whole pitcher of water at first which proved to be useful later... I got the jerk chicken roti which was just enough spice for me. I love spicy food but their food is VERY spicy (not the minnesota spicy). That being said, the seasoning is bomb. My chicken was tender and the sauce, slopped up by the roti, was delicious. The other dish goat curry roti was also very good but lot spicier than mine! We could not finish both and end up taking the leftovers home for dinner. Overall good experience. Place to go with very small group. It was a bit pricier than I would have expected based on how busy the place was, the ambience and the food, but there are not many opportunities to have Caribbean food (especially in MN!) I also liked the attentiveness of the owner, who was very engaged. I just wish they had more options because most of the available dishes seem similar (especially without description).

    (4)
  • Jennifer K.

    I love Harry Singh's. If you go you should try the Jerk Roti, it is quite spicy but very flavorful. The atmophere is not very good but the food makes up for it.

    (5)
  • Kristen R.

    Just WOW! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the prices were totally fair given the portion sizes. Mr. Singh is so pleasant and really talented. I had the curry chicken roti and it was really excellent. We will definitely be back!!

    (5)
  • M K.

    I love this place and I love Harry. He makes you feel welcome and like you're apart of the family. The food is wonderful, though not purely authentic (Americanized). All in all, Harry Singh's is a great experience.

    (5)
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  • Josh E.

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  • Jason S.

    Not entirely authentic but it is a good mock up. Harry is a nice guy. Service is sometimes slow but you wait for quality food. If you don't like heat make sure you let them know! Was disappointed in the beef patties though. I know back home I would get a pattie that didn't have beef paste in it and it would be packed with beef. Here there is barely any beef and the pastry isn't flaky and light. Overall good place for "pretend" Caribbean food but it's hard to get that back home flavor to the states, although my mom does it just fine :).

    (4)
  • Jason K.

    A buddy of mine and I took the 18 bus down Nicollet (Good times, the most horrible people in Minneapolis ride this bus) down to 26th and it was frickin' freezing.(0 degrees F) Harry let us in a little early, which was nice of him. The menu was extensive, but we knew what we wanted, the specialty, roti "Sandwiches". He plopped down a bottle of the special hot sauce, (This is possibly the hottest sauce on the planet, but I loved it) I asked to buy a bottle and he wanted $12 for it? I would pay $6 for a smaller bottle, but, no go. We split a curry chicken roti and a jerk chicken roti and they were amazing! Tons of food, spices like you would never believe, the heat was perfect, Even without the hot sauce, but the hot sauce was added and my buddy laughed because it made me sweat. The protein was super juicy and the roti was like a loaf of heaven bread. Perfect. The decor was awesome, with a mural of downtown Minneapolis painted on the walls, and tons of magazine reviews adorning the walls. For $15 bucks, it was a little steep, but the food was unique and something you have to try once in your lifetime.

    (5)
  • Javin F.

    When it comes to Caribbean Food, this place takes the cake! I'm a natural born Jamaican myself, so I know what the stuff should taste like. I brought my friends here for a taste of the islands, and they damn sure left with it. Harry's Menu had great food and drink options. Sour Sap juice, peanut punch, even sorrel! My friends had the Roti dishes, and luckily they appreciated spicy food themselves, because Harry's dishes were hot, in more than one way. I had the jerk chicken, which was served with white rice and traditional jamaican mixed vegetables. The sauce was super spicy, and had me sweating all the way thru. Harrys is definitely the spot for authentic caribbean cuisine. I'm originally from New York, but i plan on making Harrys a go to any time I'm back in town.

    (5)
  • Justin H.

    This place is a little hole in the wall with delicious food. Had the jerk chicken roti and jerk chicken wings. Absolutely delicious. Be warned though, this place's sauces are spicy. Even their mild is pretty spicy. Service was good too. I think we might have even met Mr. Singh himself!

    (4)
  • Malik A.

    Great experience! Food was authentic and delicious. The spices were abundant and the portions were great. The restaurant is a little small but that's the only negative.

    (5)
  • Chanda G.

    Excellent food and tremendous service! The food clearly is marinaded in rich spices and slow cooked. The flavored are nuanced and amazing! We will come back over and over and bring family and friends. I don't recommend many places, but I HIGHLY recommend Harry Singh's!!!!!!

    (5)
  • Prachee M.

    Let me qualify that the 4 stars are solely for the fabulous dhalpourie that Harry makes. He is a great guy, very friendly, and obviously a skilled cook. The vegetarian dish has lots of different veggies in it but the black pepper is pretty strong in it. There's no fish on the menu or other vegetarian options ...so go for the dhalpourie, that's it. Harry does have Indian origins - his grandfather was taken as a British indentured laborer when the grandfather was very young - so Harry's food is probably closer to what Indian food looks like in the caribbean. I like hot sauces and Harry's hot sauce is serious stuff. The pickle he provides on the side is homemade and very good.

    (4)
  • Mernyn M.

    I anticipate a visit to Harry Singh's before I even get off the plane in MN, it's that good. I love the Jerk Chicken Roti, served large enough for two meals; you can adjust the spice to your preference. Don't be a hero- the heat is serious here. They make their own hot sauces and you'll be breathing fire if that's your kick. Don't like spice? not even a little? My guest can't even handle too much pepper; the Brown Down Chicken platter is for you. A little sweet, very smooth, and enough to feed a family. A huge pile of white rice, delicious stewed vegetables, and the rice and beans are best drenched in sauce. The Ginger Beer is amazing, homemade, and must be tried. The price is higher than most walk in Caribbean spots but the food is good and it's a great place to get together with friends.

    (5)
  • Jim S.

    Talk about a unique find! This is a place you go for fab food and not the service. Some people are a little uppity on here when it comes to what they expect, but I've come to think that to go to Harry's is an experience that can be a little different every time. If you go you will see that Harry is doing most of the work himself and has the speed of someone that will get it done as quick as they can at 50+ years of age....you can embrace this as a quirky nature of this place or be a jerk.... Speaking of Jerk - OMG - there are very few places I find myself craving and this is one of them. I've fallen in love with the true heat of food made the way it was supposed to be. My favorite is a Jamaican Chicken Roti with a little extra sauce on the side. If you are new to true Jamaican spice order mild and ask for the sauce and bring it upto temp yourself.....if you ask Harry to make it hot be ready to get drenched. This is one of those little places that makes me happy I live in the city!

    (5)
  • Joey H.

    Delicious little hole in the wall. Not fancy at all. The food IS spicy but super flavorful. Callaloo was excellent! The fried plantains were a great compliment to the spiciness of the meal, and helped cool our palate. Harry himself served us, and he really seemed to appreciate our patronage. Will definitely go back.

    (4)
  • T S.

    Delicious food, try any of the roti. I'm gluten & dairy free. So are all the menu options

    (5)
  • Arun M.

    Loved the spiciness, my friend took me there and enjoyed the taste so much. This was the HOTTEST ! food I ever had in a restaurant. It was a special rotti with spicy goat curry inside. Please loved the lamb and rice as well. Half way through I started liking the spice more and started missing the beer so much!

    (5)
  • Ameena R.

    Food is good but I feel Mr. Harry Singh should get some help in there to keep the service a bit better. Overall good OLD place. Old 60's 70's Hindi music were played out there; reminded me of old restaurants in India. Nostalgia ;) Its seems like an old Indian Hotel which was abandoned in the city :)

    (2)
  • Sarah H.

    The food my friend and I had (veggie jerk roti and chicken jerk roti) were both very good. At least two meals for me - I'm looking forward to the leftovers. The ambience is really fun with one mural of downtown Mpls and another of Trinidad. The service was friendly, but had a few gaps (he brought out 1 glass of water and 1 set of silverware for the 2 of us right away, and the other water and silverware came with the food. It took some effort to get water refills, which were needed because the food was pretty spicy. The food came out pretty quickly though, especially considering that there was a group of about 16 people (!) ahead of us and several other groups. Food: 4 stars Service: 3 (it took a little effort to get what you need, but Harry sure is nice) Ambience: 4 stars I'll be back for sure.

    (4)
  • Zachary S.

    Let's just say the hot sauce is painfully hot. Like, once eaten twice burned, if you know what I mean. We called ahead which was good because even then it was a 10 minute wait/ordeal where we didn't even see anybody come out from the kitchen to greet us. There was a couple at a table waiting for their food, and I suspect we trumped them with our call for takeout. They were out of the wings (wangs!) and our other substitutions were also not an option (the fryer is off or something). Alas, our food. So tasty. Get the Roti. All of the (maybe not the potato...kinda bland). Beware the hotsauce. For serious.

    (4)
  • Soni P.

    A very charming restaurant with good but not great food. I had not tried Trinidadian food before, but the jerk I ate here was not as complex as its Jamaican counterpart. Kind of like a Caribbean version of Chinese food, actually. It is also a tad overpriced.

    (3)
  • John C.

    I normally don't comment on price, but I am unable to eat Harry Singh's without being completely preoccupied with its cost. Last night I got the Curry Beef w Rice, $14, and I chose it because it is one of the cheaper entrees. It was a gigantic amount of plain, white rice, with what seemed like just a bit of curry beef on top. Maybe the work that Harry has to put into his food takes so much time and effort that he must charge this much to cover his labor. The flavors are nice, but the beef was quite tough, should've gotten the chicken. My wife got the shrimp version and hardly ate any, she found it "gritty." I like that representation, it is a bit earthy isn't it? For better or worse, the cabbagey, brownish, carrot-ish, spicy mix has a some friction to it, like really tasty dirt. But if like me you don't like broccoli, cabbage and the other crunchy stuff, you can substitute this vegetable medley with potatoes. Apparently Harry used to have 4 restaurants, but by the time I tried him he only had the one smack in the center of Uptown in what is now the Amazing Thailand spot. But the restaurant wasn't making it there, and it moved to a smaller, cheaper spot on Nicollet. But I've heard it's been struggling there also. I feel bad for Harry because every time I go by it's empty; to tell you the truth I have no idea how it stays afloat.

    (3)
  • Randall N.

    I may be in love with Harry. Not in a romantic sense but in a "i want him to be my uncle" way. We will get o the food in a minute. Harry is so great. In an age where even in independent restaurants there is not a lot of interacction between the kitchen and the customer, having Harry personally come to the table to talk about the food and make suggestions made me so happy and shinny inside that the food could have been mediocre and I would suggest this place because I know he cares about the food he's putting out into the universe. Loved it. Anyway the theme of the food I had here was "I fell into a burning ring of fire. As I fell oh those flames went higher. And it burned, burned burned that ring of fire." Well not all of it but between the jerk chicken and the sauce your addiction to siracha straight out of the bottle will be put to shame here. I didn't order the jerk chicken but my friend let me have a taste and one bite was enough to get the lips and throat a tingling and had me reaching for my fruit juice. I loved it but it was really intense. Then she left it in my car when I dropped her off at home. I got thad the joy of eating it the next day for lunch. It was quite a bit hotter the next day. Like eat three bites then take a 5 minute break for your mouth hot. I had the curried goat. It was quite delish as well. Spicy in a spice sense not in a hot sense. I did add a few drops of harry's hot sauce to my dish to give it just the right amount of heat for my taste. That stuff really is nuclear. It looks at siracha and laughs. The curried goat was really nicely balanced. thing. We also had an appetizer that I cannot remember the name of but it was something you can only get in his native country. It was curry like in between some things that looked a lot like a naan or puta but thicker and not quite the same consistency. Either way it was delicious. Harry's got it going on. These are not familliar flavor profiles to the twin cities...which is a glorious thing. Oh and the amount of food to price ratio is redickydonky. They give you a small mountain of food. It's massive. The leftovers I semi-stole from by friend lasted me for two pretty sizeable lunches. And that woman can eat so it wasn't like she took two bites and tapped out.

    (5)
  • Rod D.

    Every time that I try to go to this place, it is closed. However, the hours posted on their door and website state that the place should be open. Either change the hours on your door and website, or open the restaurant. You choose.

    (1)
  • Kedar D.

    UPDATE: Harry Singh's is my go-to place when I'm in the mood for something other than Evergreen/Jasmine 26/French Meadow/etc. The vegetarian items here are pretty much all vegan and consist of simple, home-cooked Indo-Caribbean specialties such as roti-dhalpourie (curried vegetables and/or potato and chickpeas stuffed inside a fried wheat roti) and pigeon peas with rice. The prices are reasonable given the portion sizes (two dishes are $8.50, and a few others such as the rotis are around $11). The food here has a lot of black pepper and Caribbean spices, but if you want to make the food "hot" you should add a little bit of Harry's signature sauce which is on each table. It's possibly the spiciest stuff I've ever tasted, easily surpassing anything I've eaten in Mexico, Thailand or India; even a drop is scalding on your tongue and mouth, so be extra careful, or you'll end up hurting yourself and completely ruining your dish. I only wish Harry Singh's had a few more vegetarian options, with an emphasis on different ingredients (potatoes and chickpeas get boring quickly) such as bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots and squash. Marla's Caribbean Cuisine (owned by Harry's sister) has similar food and also gives you the option of tofu in some dishes, which is really nice, and adds some variety to the flavors and textures you encounter in each dish. Still, I'm glad Harry's is around and keeping my food choices diverse.

    (3)
  • Vinny S.

    This is a case where the owner is a GREAT cook but not as great a businessman. If you like Caribbean heat... this is the place for you. Mr Harry is very passionate about his hot sauce and they are truly great - one of the best hot sauce I have come across. I always keep a bottle of this sauce at my home. I love this place.

    (5)
  • Jessica B.

    I love how Harry is usually the one to greet, seat, take your order, cook your order, and bring your food. His authentic smile and interest in providing a lovely dining experience keeps me coming back. Well, that and the awesome roti and pigeon peas! :) Try a mango juice or other sweet beverage to compliment the spice: there will be spice unless you clearly specify! It's usually hot enough to make my nose run, and i'm always glad for mango juice to cool me down. The place is a bit hard to find, and parking can be difficult at certain busy times, but when winter comes, it's lovely to have a spicy carribean meal warm you up from the inside out. I can't stop thinking about the roti! Now, how am I going to work a Harry-visit into my weekend?

    (5)
  • Tori M.

    If I could swath myself in a giant robe of Harry Singh's roti, I would. The stuff is perfectly textured, soft but still pliant and able to soak up all that amazing sauce.... Oh yeah... Yum. And comfy! Harry Singh's is definitely a hole in the wall, a dive, an ethnically-themed greasy spoon even.. But I am a big fan of their beans & rice, as well as the potato & chickpea roti. Their veg curry is decent but nothing to write home about. Boyfriend (as the meat-eater) thought the wings were pretty good and he also put away jerk chicken roti like it was going out of style. I love finding Harry Singh's at the State Fair though~ one of the only decent-for-you foods you can get there (although a nice veggie roti goes well with a side of cheese curds...)

    (3)
  • Rubun D.

    Harry Singh's is a gem on Eat Street offering spicy dishes with huge portions. Generally, I order a roti with lamb (quite chewy), chicken (stewed, soft), or jerk chicken. The roti is huge, and usually make up two meals for me, which is not bad for the prices (10-14 dollars). The dish comes to you piping hot, and the food stays warm nicely within the roti. However, it's easy to cut into to take a bite. The spicy sauce available on the table is actually really spicy, but adds a delicious sharpness to the rice. I'd be amiss not to mention what a nice guy Harry is. The atmosphere is decidedly chill, almost overdone with the Trinidadian paraphernalia, but it offers enough distraction and/or talking points.

    (5)
  • Ken R.

    Although I was born in Chicago, I grew up visiting my family in the Caribbean, and since my family and many past and current friends are from the islands, I am familiar with Caribbean food; I have to say that I was very excited about all the great reviews. The curry goat and jerk chicken aren't. Jerk is a rub that you put on a chicken whether you BBQ, Smoke, Bake or roast the chicken...not a stew. The curry goat is supposed to be slow cooked until the meat is literally shredded into a stew like consistency. They're tasty enough, just not what i was expecting, nor was it what my friends from St Lucia and Dominica were expecting either. The Roti is great, the service is great, the prices are ok.

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  • Alex C.

    I wasn't expecting much when I walked into this hole in the wall. There was no one in the restaurant besides a guy pacing up and down an aisle talking loudly on his phone in a thick Caribbean accent. A friend and I sat down in one of the booths and out from the kitchen comes Harry Singh to drop the menus off at our table. We decided to get the chicken wings, fried plantains, and jerk chicken roti. Wow were we impressed with the food! Jerk Chicken Roti - This dish is awesome!! I can tell you from growing up with Indian food my whole life that this definitely has authentic Indian flavors (not so sure about Caribbean but it's a bit more savory and sweet than traditional Indian). It has the hearty meat and bread feel us Minnesotans love with spicy and savory flavors from his Indian-Caribbean background. Like authentic Indian though, it definitely is spicy so watch out for that! Fried Plantains - Lightly fried to make the plantains nice and soft. Very good. Chicken Wings - Whole wings in Harry's Caribbean hot sauce. Texture of the chicken was perfect - crispy skin with warm meaty inside. The sauce is delicious. It's spicy, sweet, and savory but doesn't overpower the chicken. The food here is bomb and I'll definitely be coming back again!

    (5)
  • Jackie C.

    If you want legit Caribbean/Trini food please come here. The food is great and it feels very homey! Every time I've gone Harry (the owner) is the one to come out and serve us. He is incredibly nice and sweet and is always able to give great recommendations for what to order when you tell him about your food preferences. As with all Caribbean restaurants watch the spice when you order. Personally, I usually like between medium and mild because these way I am able to truly appreciate the spices and taste of the food. I've had a few different things here but by far my faves are the patties and the curry chicken roti. They are delicious! Just writing this review is making me want to go to Harry's for lunch. Tips: Parking is fairly easy to find on the street. Closed on Mondays

    (4)
  • Bautista R.

    Went here for lunch just recently, and I would say was just OK. The restaurant wasn't busy, but service was definitely slow. I have only one hour for lunch, and I would never come here if I was pressed for time. Ordered the jerk chicken with rice. I was not prepared for how spicy it was, I was literally lightheaded after the meal. The chicken itself, if you take out the spiciness factor of it, tasted great and was seasoned well, which what prompted me to masochistically finish my plate. I would likely come back and order something less spicy in the future.

    (3)
  • Finell M.

    Clearly a eat street favorite if you can catch them open. That is the only drawback to this highly tasteful and splendid Caribbean eats 4 stars all day yummy.

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  • Mike B.

    I've been going to Harry's on and off since 1988, which was four restaurants ago. The jerk pork is awesome, and I don't say that lightly. The ginger beer and the other beverages are all made in-house and they're all either terrific (ginger beer) or interesting (peanut whatever). They make their own hot sauces, too. Harry's son is running the place now. In fact, I have never had a bad dish at any of his places. Even my kids liked it (they always had the browned-down chicken). I can recommend the jerk pork, jerk chicken, goat curry, and all the rotis. One piece of advice--don't say "you can't make it too hot for me." They can. In 23 years, I've only managed to be there a few times when Harry had made ice cream, and it was really good. His son said (July 2011) that they hadn't made any recently because they're trying to make enough hot sauce to get them through the State Fair. They're in the food building. The cost is usually around $20 a head with a beverage, which seems like a lot until you see how large the portions are. Unless you're like me and insist on being a hero, you'll have enough left for another meal later.

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  • Alex C.

    I wasn't expecting much when I walked into this hole in the wall. There was no one in the restaurant besides a guy pacing up and down an aisle talking loudly on his phone in a thick Caribbean accent. A friend and I sat down in one of the booths and out from the kitchen comes Harry Singh to drop the menus off at our table. We decided to get the chicken wings, fried plantains, and jerk chicken roti. Wow were we impressed with the food! Jerk Chicken Roti - This dish is awesome!! I can tell you from growing up with Indian food my whole life that this definitely has authentic Indian flavors (not so sure about Caribbean but it's a bit more savory and sweet than traditional Indian). It has the hearty meat and bread feel us Minnesotans love with spicy and savory flavors from his Indian-Caribbean background. Like authentic Indian though, it definitely is spicy so watch out for that! Fried Plantains - Lightly fried to make the plantains nice and soft. Very good. Chicken Wings - Whole wings in Harry's Caribbean hot sauce. Texture of the chicken was perfect - crispy skin with warm meaty inside. The sauce is delicious. It's spicy, sweet, and savory but doesn't overpower the chicken. The food here is bomb and I'll definitely be coming back again!

    (5)
  • Jackie C.

    If you want legit Caribbean/Trini food please come here. The food is great and it feels very homey! Every time I've gone Harry (the owner) is the one to come out and serve us. He is incredibly nice and sweet and is always able to give great recommendations for what to order when you tell him about your food preferences. As with all Caribbean restaurants watch the spice when you order. Personally, I usually like between medium and mild because these way I am able to truly appreciate the spices and taste of the food. I've had a few different things here but by far my faves are the patties and the curry chicken roti. They are delicious! Just writing this review is making me want to go to Harry's for lunch. Tips: Parking is fairly easy to find on the street. Closed on Mondays

    (4)
  • Bautista R.

    Went here for lunch just recently, and I would say was just OK. The restaurant wasn't busy, but service was definitely slow. I have only one hour for lunch, and I would never come here if I was pressed for time. Ordered the jerk chicken with rice. I was not prepared for how spicy it was, I was literally lightheaded after the meal. The chicken itself, if you take out the spiciness factor of it, tasted great and was seasoned well, which what prompted me to masochistically finish my plate. I would likely come back and order something less spicy in the future.

    (3)
  • Ashley Y.

    Hubby and I first tried this place at the state fair and we were dying to try more. This place is tricky to find, the sign has so many words on it the writing is small so keep an eye out, its totally worth the 2nd drive-by to find it! You walk in and can tell this place probably hasn't changed since it opened, and like other reviewers have said Harry served us personally. I ordered the jerk chicken roti, which was different than I expected but sooo flavorful and delicious. It came filled with chicken, veggies and lots of juices to sop up with the roti. It was a bit spicy which went to extremely spicy with the hot sauce, I put maybe a drop per square inch and it lit my mouth on fire, use very sparingly. My husband ordered the fish curry, which he enjoyed thoroughly. Both portions were HUGE and we were both very satisfied with the meal.

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  • Alice C.

    Cold food, bad service, and too much salt. I'm the biggest foodie I know, and I was very disappointed in the fare. We had the potato roti and it was just so so. The appetizer was so gross. I had not known it was a fried dish, and had I, I would never have ordered it.

    (2)
  • Sunil S.

    As someone of Trinidad descent, coming here during my 4 years of med school really made me feel like home. Harry Singh and his family are fantastic. Their food is well worth the trip. If you're familiar with Indian food, they got that. If you're into Jamaican, they got that too. Coming here on a sunny day really made my days when I lived here. Would DEFINITELY recommend.

    (5)
  • Finell M.

    Clearly a eat street favorite if you can catch them open. That is the only drawback to this highly tasteful and splendid Caribbean eats 4 stars all day yummy.

    (4)
  • Patti K.

    After mistakenly making dinner plans for a Monday (it's closed then--they need to update their website), we finally made it to Harry Singh's. I saw the restaurant on local TV and wanted to check out the Caribbean chow mein. It was a delightful experience. I was reminded of those old-time diners where half of the fun of going is to interact with the owner and take the quirky atmosphere in. Not many places like that anymore. The food was hearty, flavorful, and tasted like home, even though I've never been to Trinidad and Tobago. The meat was tender with a warm, mild spice, and the fresh vegetables offered a nice counterpart. I was relieved to see that there were no crunchy canned noodles. It was like a fried rice, except the vegetables were a fresh garnish and it wasn't dry. I loved the homemade ginger beer. It had a soothing flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness. I also tried my friends' callaloo and vegetable roti. The callaloo was great, and the roti packed a powerful punch. It's unusual for me to envision myself returning multiple times to try all of the different dishes and drinks while I'm still in the restaurant, but Harry's had that effect on me. Mr. Singh is very charming, and as others wrote he came out personally to seat us. He's soft-spoken, so it was a bit hard to hear him over the bright Caribbean music. I asked him about his days at UST ('77), and he has fond memories of his days in the social work program. He gave us some menus to take home. The menu itself is a work of art in terms of font, layout, descriptions, and stories. I'm tempted to hang it up.

    (5)
  • Jeff G.

    Yes sir! This is the HOTTEST food in Minneapolis. AND.. the vegetarian dishes are vegan. AND Harry's a great guy. AND... the FOOD is the BEST! XTra large veggie curry roti is my fave. :)

    (5)
  • Jennifer K.

    I love Harry Singh's. If you go you should try the Jerk Roti, it is quite spicy but very flavorful. The atmophere is not very good but the food makes up for it.

    (5)
  • Kristen R.

    Just WOW! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the prices were totally fair given the portion sizes. Mr. Singh is so pleasant and really talented. I had the curry chicken roti and it was really excellent. We will definitely be back!!

    (5)
  • Soni P.

    A very charming restaurant with good but not great food. I had not tried Trinidadian food before, but the jerk I ate here was not as complex as its Jamaican counterpart. Kind of like a Caribbean version of Chinese food, actually. It is also a tad overpriced.

    (3)
  • Rod D.

    Every time that I try to go to this place, it is closed. However, the hours posted on their door and website state that the place should be open. Either change the hours on your door and website, or open the restaurant. You choose.

    (1)
  • Rowena N.

    Kind of hole in the wall place. I was confused if it was open because when I got there no one was inside! But the owner came and served us. He was very nice. The place has a lot of interesting decor but can be overwhelming. He gave us a whole pitcher of water at first which proved to be useful later... I got the jerk chicken roti which was just enough spice for me. I love spicy food but their food is VERY spicy (not the minnesota spicy). That being said, the seasoning is bomb. My chicken was tender and the sauce, slopped up by the roti, was delicious. The other dish goat curry roti was also very good but lot spicier than mine! We could not finish both and end up taking the leftovers home for dinner. Overall good experience. Place to go with very small group. It was a bit pricier than I would have expected based on how busy the place was, the ambience and the food, but there are not many opportunities to have Caribbean food (especially in MN!) I also liked the attentiveness of the owner, who was very engaged. I just wish they had more options because most of the available dishes seem similar (especially without description).

    (4)
  • Jason S.

    Not entirely authentic but it is a good mock up. Harry is a nice guy. Service is sometimes slow but you wait for quality food. If you don't like heat make sure you let them know! Was disappointed in the beef patties though. I know back home I would get a pattie that didn't have beef paste in it and it would be packed with beef. Here there is barely any beef and the pastry isn't flaky and light. Overall good place for "pretend" Caribbean food but it's hard to get that back home flavor to the states, although my mom does it just fine :).

    (4)
  • M K.

    I love this place and I love Harry. He makes you feel welcome and like you're apart of the family. The food is wonderful, though not purely authentic (Americanized). All in all, Harry Singh's is a great experience.

    (5)
  • Gary M.

    I love Harry's mustard sauce. He doesn't make it as often as the pure pepper sauce. Harry knows me because I buy so much of his bottled sauce. I went in to get my mustard one day - Harry was busy, and didn't have any for sale. A few weeks later I show up again, he again doesn't have any. Harry knows how much I love his mustard, and asks me to wait ten minutes. He goes back into the kitchen and makes two bottles just for me. Love this guy, his food and his got sauce/mustard!

    (5)
  • Zachary S.

    Let's just say the hot sauce is painfully hot. Like, once eaten twice burned, if you know what I mean. We called ahead which was good because even then it was a 10 minute wait/ordeal where we didn't even see anybody come out from the kitchen to greet us. There was a couple at a table waiting for their food, and I suspect we trumped them with our call for takeout. They were out of the wings (wangs!) and our other substitutions were also not an option (the fryer is off or something). Alas, our food. So tasty. Get the Roti. All of the (maybe not the potato...kinda bland). Beware the hotsauce. For serious.

    (4)
  • Jason K.

    A buddy of mine and I took the 18 bus down Nicollet (Good times, the most horrible people in Minneapolis ride this bus) down to 26th and it was frickin' freezing.(0 degrees F) Harry let us in a little early, which was nice of him. The menu was extensive, but we knew what we wanted, the specialty, roti "Sandwiches". He plopped down a bottle of the special hot sauce, (This is possibly the hottest sauce on the planet, but I loved it) I asked to buy a bottle and he wanted $12 for it? I would pay $6 for a smaller bottle, but, no go. We split a curry chicken roti and a jerk chicken roti and they were amazing! Tons of food, spices like you would never believe, the heat was perfect, Even without the hot sauce, but the hot sauce was added and my buddy laughed because it made me sweat. The protein was super juicy and the roti was like a loaf of heaven bread. Perfect. The decor was awesome, with a mural of downtown Minneapolis painted on the walls, and tons of magazine reviews adorning the walls. For $15 bucks, it was a little steep, but the food was unique and something you have to try once in your lifetime.

    (5)
  • Javin F.

    When it comes to Caribbean Food, this place takes the cake! I'm a natural born Jamaican myself, so I know what the stuff should taste like. I brought my friends here for a taste of the islands, and they damn sure left with it. Harry's Menu had great food and drink options. Sour Sap juice, peanut punch, even sorrel! My friends had the Roti dishes, and luckily they appreciated spicy food themselves, because Harry's dishes were hot, in more than one way. I had the jerk chicken, which was served with white rice and traditional jamaican mixed vegetables. The sauce was super spicy, and had me sweating all the way thru. Harrys is definitely the spot for authentic caribbean cuisine. I'm originally from New York, but i plan on making Harrys a go to any time I'm back in town.

    (5)
  • Justin H.

    This place is a little hole in the wall with delicious food. Had the jerk chicken roti and jerk chicken wings. Absolutely delicious. Be warned though, this place's sauces are spicy. Even their mild is pretty spicy. Service was good too. I think we might have even met Mr. Singh himself!

    (4)
  • Malik A.

    Great experience! Food was authentic and delicious. The spices were abundant and the portions were great. The restaurant is a little small but that's the only negative.

    (5)
  • Chanda G.

    Excellent food and tremendous service! The food clearly is marinaded in rich spices and slow cooked. The flavored are nuanced and amazing! We will come back over and over and bring family and friends. I don't recommend many places, but I HIGHLY recommend Harry Singh's!!!!!!

    (5)
  • Jim S.

    Talk about a unique find! This is a place you go for fab food and not the service. Some people are a little uppity on here when it comes to what they expect, but I've come to think that to go to Harry's is an experience that can be a little different every time. If you go you will see that Harry is doing most of the work himself and has the speed of someone that will get it done as quick as they can at 50+ years of age....you can embrace this as a quirky nature of this place or be a jerk.... Speaking of Jerk - OMG - there are very few places I find myself craving and this is one of them. I've fallen in love with the true heat of food made the way it was supposed to be. My favorite is a Jamaican Chicken Roti with a little extra sauce on the side. If you are new to true Jamaican spice order mild and ask for the sauce and bring it upto temp yourself.....if you ask Harry to make it hot be ready to get drenched. This is one of those little places that makes me happy I live in the city!

    (5)
  • Joey H.

    Delicious little hole in the wall. Not fancy at all. The food IS spicy but super flavorful. Callaloo was excellent! The fried plantains were a great compliment to the spiciness of the meal, and helped cool our palate. Harry himself served us, and he really seemed to appreciate our patronage. Will definitely go back.

    (4)
  • T S.

    Delicious food, try any of the roti. I'm gluten & dairy free. So are all the menu options

    (5)
  • Arun M.

    Loved the spiciness, my friend took me there and enjoyed the taste so much. This was the HOTTEST ! food I ever had in a restaurant. It was a special rotti with spicy goat curry inside. Please loved the lamb and rice as well. Half way through I started liking the spice more and started missing the beer so much!

    (5)
  • Ameena R.

    Food is good but I feel Mr. Harry Singh should get some help in there to keep the service a bit better. Overall good OLD place. Old 60's 70's Hindi music were played out there; reminded me of old restaurants in India. Nostalgia ;) Its seems like an old Indian Hotel which was abandoned in the city :)

    (2)
  • Sarah H.

    The food my friend and I had (veggie jerk roti and chicken jerk roti) were both very good. At least two meals for me - I'm looking forward to the leftovers. The ambience is really fun with one mural of downtown Mpls and another of Trinidad. The service was friendly, but had a few gaps (he brought out 1 glass of water and 1 set of silverware for the 2 of us right away, and the other water and silverware came with the food. It took some effort to get water refills, which were needed because the food was pretty spicy. The food came out pretty quickly though, especially considering that there was a group of about 16 people (!) ahead of us and several other groups. Food: 4 stars Service: 3 (it took a little effort to get what you need, but Harry sure is nice) Ambience: 4 stars I'll be back for sure.

    (4)
  • John C.

    I normally don't comment on price, but I am unable to eat Harry Singh's without being completely preoccupied with its cost. Last night I got the Curry Beef w Rice, $14, and I chose it because it is one of the cheaper entrees. It was a gigantic amount of plain, white rice, with what seemed like just a bit of curry beef on top. Maybe the work that Harry has to put into his food takes so much time and effort that he must charge this much to cover his labor. The flavors are nice, but the beef was quite tough, should've gotten the chicken. My wife got the shrimp version and hardly ate any, she found it "gritty." I like that representation, it is a bit earthy isn't it? For better or worse, the cabbagey, brownish, carrot-ish, spicy mix has a some friction to it, like really tasty dirt. But if like me you don't like broccoli, cabbage and the other crunchy stuff, you can substitute this vegetable medley with potatoes. Apparently Harry used to have 4 restaurants, but by the time I tried him he only had the one smack in the center of Uptown in what is now the Amazing Thailand spot. But the restaurant wasn't making it there, and it moved to a smaller, cheaper spot on Nicollet. But I've heard it's been struggling there also. I feel bad for Harry because every time I go by it's empty; to tell you the truth I have no idea how it stays afloat.

    (3)
  • Randall N.

    I may be in love with Harry. Not in a romantic sense but in a "i want him to be my uncle" way. We will get o the food in a minute. Harry is so great. In an age where even in independent restaurants there is not a lot of interacction between the kitchen and the customer, having Harry personally come to the table to talk about the food and make suggestions made me so happy and shinny inside that the food could have been mediocre and I would suggest this place because I know he cares about the food he's putting out into the universe. Loved it. Anyway the theme of the food I had here was "I fell into a burning ring of fire. As I fell oh those flames went higher. And it burned, burned burned that ring of fire." Well not all of it but between the jerk chicken and the sauce your addiction to siracha straight out of the bottle will be put to shame here. I didn't order the jerk chicken but my friend let me have a taste and one bite was enough to get the lips and throat a tingling and had me reaching for my fruit juice. I loved it but it was really intense. Then she left it in my car when I dropped her off at home. I got thad the joy of eating it the next day for lunch. It was quite a bit hotter the next day. Like eat three bites then take a 5 minute break for your mouth hot. I had the curried goat. It was quite delish as well. Spicy in a spice sense not in a hot sense. I did add a few drops of harry's hot sauce to my dish to give it just the right amount of heat for my taste. That stuff really is nuclear. It looks at siracha and laughs. The curried goat was really nicely balanced. thing. We also had an appetizer that I cannot remember the name of but it was something you can only get in his native country. It was curry like in between some things that looked a lot like a naan or puta but thicker and not quite the same consistency. Either way it was delicious. Harry's got it going on. These are not familliar flavor profiles to the twin cities...which is a glorious thing. Oh and the amount of food to price ratio is redickydonky. They give you a small mountain of food. It's massive. The leftovers I semi-stole from by friend lasted me for two pretty sizeable lunches. And that woman can eat so it wasn't like she took two bites and tapped out.

    (5)
  • Kedar D.

    UPDATE: Harry Singh's is my go-to place when I'm in the mood for something other than Evergreen/Jasmine 26/French Meadow/etc. The vegetarian items here are pretty much all vegan and consist of simple, home-cooked Indo-Caribbean specialties such as roti-dhalpourie (curried vegetables and/or potato and chickpeas stuffed inside a fried wheat roti) and pigeon peas with rice. The prices are reasonable given the portion sizes (two dishes are $8.50, and a few others such as the rotis are around $11). The food here has a lot of black pepper and Caribbean spices, but if you want to make the food "hot" you should add a little bit of Harry's signature sauce which is on each table. It's possibly the spiciest stuff I've ever tasted, easily surpassing anything I've eaten in Mexico, Thailand or India; even a drop is scalding on your tongue and mouth, so be extra careful, or you'll end up hurting yourself and completely ruining your dish. I only wish Harry Singh's had a few more vegetarian options, with an emphasis on different ingredients (potatoes and chickpeas get boring quickly) such as bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots and squash. Marla's Caribbean Cuisine (owned by Harry's sister) has similar food and also gives you the option of tofu in some dishes, which is really nice, and adds some variety to the flavors and textures you encounter in each dish. Still, I'm glad Harry's is around and keeping my food choices diverse.

    (3)
  • Vinny S.

    This is a case where the owner is a GREAT cook but not as great a businessman. If you like Caribbean heat... this is the place for you. Mr Harry is very passionate about his hot sauce and they are truly great - one of the best hot sauce I have come across. I always keep a bottle of this sauce at my home. I love this place.

    (5)
  • Prachee M.

    Let me qualify that the 4 stars are solely for the fabulous dhalpourie that Harry makes. He is a great guy, very friendly, and obviously a skilled cook. The vegetarian dish has lots of different veggies in it but the black pepper is pretty strong in it. There's no fish on the menu or other vegetarian options ...so go for the dhalpourie, that's it. Harry does have Indian origins - his grandfather was taken as a British indentured laborer when the grandfather was very young - so Harry's food is probably closer to what Indian food looks like in the caribbean. I like hot sauces and Harry's hot sauce is serious stuff. The pickle he provides on the side is homemade and very good.

    (4)
  • Mernyn M.

    I anticipate a visit to Harry Singh's before I even get off the plane in MN, it's that good. I love the Jerk Chicken Roti, served large enough for two meals; you can adjust the spice to your preference. Don't be a hero- the heat is serious here. They make their own hot sauces and you'll be breathing fire if that's your kick. Don't like spice? not even a little? My guest can't even handle too much pepper; the Brown Down Chicken platter is for you. A little sweet, very smooth, and enough to feed a family. A huge pile of white rice, delicious stewed vegetables, and the rice and beans are best drenched in sauce. The Ginger Beer is amazing, homemade, and must be tried. The price is higher than most walk in Caribbean spots but the food is good and it's a great place to get together with friends.

    (5)
  • Rubun D.

    Harry Singh's is a gem on Eat Street offering spicy dishes with huge portions. Generally, I order a roti with lamb (quite chewy), chicken (stewed, soft), or jerk chicken. The roti is huge, and usually make up two meals for me, which is not bad for the prices (10-14 dollars). The dish comes to you piping hot, and the food stays warm nicely within the roti. However, it's easy to cut into to take a bite. The spicy sauce available on the table is actually really spicy, but adds a delicious sharpness to the rice. I'd be amiss not to mention what a nice guy Harry is. The atmosphere is decidedly chill, almost overdone with the Trinidadian paraphernalia, but it offers enough distraction and/or talking points.

    (5)
  • Ken R.

    Although I was born in Chicago, I grew up visiting my family in the Caribbean, and since my family and many past and current friends are from the islands, I am familiar with Caribbean food; I have to say that I was very excited about all the great reviews. The curry goat and jerk chicken aren't. Jerk is a rub that you put on a chicken whether you BBQ, Smoke, Bake or roast the chicken...not a stew. The curry goat is supposed to be slow cooked until the meat is literally shredded into a stew like consistency. They're tasty enough, just not what i was expecting, nor was it what my friends from St Lucia and Dominica were expecting either. The Roti is great, the service is great, the prices are ok.

    (2)
  • Mike B.

    I've been going to Harry's on and off since 1988, which was four restaurants ago. The jerk pork is awesome, and I don't say that lightly. The ginger beer and the other beverages are all made in-house and they're all either terrific (ginger beer) or interesting (peanut whatever). They make their own hot sauces, too. Harry's son is running the place now. In fact, I have never had a bad dish at any of his places. Even my kids liked it (they always had the browned-down chicken). I can recommend the jerk pork, jerk chicken, goat curry, and all the rotis. One piece of advice--don't say "you can't make it too hot for me." They can. In 23 years, I've only managed to be there a few times when Harry had made ice cream, and it was really good. His son said (July 2011) that they hadn't made any recently because they're trying to make enough hot sauce to get them through the State Fair. They're in the food building. The cost is usually around $20 a head with a beverage, which seems like a lot until you see how large the portions are. Unless you're like me and insist on being a hero, you'll have enough left for another meal later.

    (5)
  • Jessica B.

    I love how Harry is usually the one to greet, seat, take your order, cook your order, and bring your food. His authentic smile and interest in providing a lovely dining experience keeps me coming back. Well, that and the awesome roti and pigeon peas! :) Try a mango juice or other sweet beverage to compliment the spice: there will be spice unless you clearly specify! It's usually hot enough to make my nose run, and i'm always glad for mango juice to cool me down. The place is a bit hard to find, and parking can be difficult at certain busy times, but when winter comes, it's lovely to have a spicy carribean meal warm you up from the inside out. I can't stop thinking about the roti! Now, how am I going to work a Harry-visit into my weekend?

    (5)
  • Tori M.

    If I could swath myself in a giant robe of Harry Singh's roti, I would. The stuff is perfectly textured, soft but still pliant and able to soak up all that amazing sauce.... Oh yeah... Yum. And comfy! Harry Singh's is definitely a hole in the wall, a dive, an ethnically-themed greasy spoon even.. But I am a big fan of their beans & rice, as well as the potato & chickpea roti. Their veg curry is decent but nothing to write home about. Boyfriend (as the meat-eater) thought the wings were pretty good and he also put away jerk chicken roti like it was going out of style. I love finding Harry Singh's at the State Fair though~ one of the only decent-for-you foods you can get there (although a nice veggie roti goes well with a side of cheese curds...)

    (3)
  • Francisco P.

    Dont waste your time. A bunch of us went there and ordered different dishes none of us liked the food. It seems all the dishes are a combination of a 3 MSG laden sauces. Havent been to the Carribean but the Carribean food I have made at home tasted much better.

    (1)
  • Nick L.

    We were here two years ago with a large group. They messed up our reservation for 10 people and did nothing to apologize and make it right, so we had to leave. After boycotting it for 2 years we decided to go back (hoping that Harry's son, who was the one we had the bad experience with the last time was not there). He wasn't and we had a great time. Harry is a great guy and very friendly. The food is amazing - the wings had great flavor but not very spicy. The Pellau was amazing - very hearty rice dish with tons of flavor, something like an Indian Biryani. The Jerk Chicken Roti was fabulous - lots of heat so be prepared. The Ginger beer is a little sweet but is quite nice. We're going to convince our group of 10 to go back here and give it a shot.

    (5)
  • K. M.

    Delicious curries, rotis, wings with a kick to your face! I love hole-in-the walls and Harry Singh's is one of my favorite hole in the wall restaurants. Colorfully painted on the inside with paper chili peppers hanging from the ceiling, Harry is usually sitting in the dining area waiting for customers to walk in. He seats you, takes your order, goes into the kitchen, puts on some music from a Trinidadian/Tobago station and cooks some down home Caribbean food for you. The wings are the whole wing, drummie to wing tip, cooked to a smoky spicy crispy skinned deliciousness --- really spicy, really hot, you might want to skip this if you're kind of a wuss. The goat curry and goat curry roti are my favorite dishes, and although I agree with other reviewers that the meat is a little tough, it's still delicious and seems to compliment the rustic feel of Harry's cooking. The curry itself is flavorful and heavily spiced without being too hot or an individual spice standing out being too cloying. I've tried the jerk and browned down chicken and the Caribbean style fish (salmon) under the Creole Rice Dishes menu. All delicious, but I'm still partial to my faves. There are a few vegetarian dishes and I love meat so I haven't tried any of them, but judging by the flavor of the sauces themselves, I'm sure the vegetarian options are just as tasty. Well, at least as tasty as vegetarian food can get.

    (5)
  • James P.

    Harry is a nice guy. His service is great and he acts as though he appreciates your business. The only thing is the food leaves a lot to be desired. For someone who does not know Caribbean food, the food sold at this place may seem great. However, if you are no stranger to the cuisine, you will probably not like the food very much. I ordered the Curry Goat as a measuring stick to judge the quality of food and it is also a personal favorite of mine since childhood. Curry Goat is supposed to be cooked in a pressure cooker for tenderness, the meat was not tender at all. In fact, it was cut into very small pieces and the meat was still very far from tender. The rice was a little bland. Even with the food needing a little work, Harry's service makes up for the shortcomings. There is a large selection on the menu so I probably just made a bad choice. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants a meal with large portions for a small price.

    (2)
  • Zak H.

    Found this one day for lunch when Quang's was closed and glad I did. I was leery as the place was empty at lunch time, but the jerk chicken roti I had put any fears to rest. Very flavorful and the roti is perfectly cooked. The spice in the jerk was delicious. The hot sauce is good too - and hot. It has a nice zing or tang to it and a refreshing bite to it. I bought a bottle to take home. The mildest sauce is pretty hot and the hot is "careful about touching your lips" hot, but so good I kept coming back for more. When I returned at a later time for takeout, I again got the jerk chicken and my wife went for the vegetarian roti. She was not thrilled with it as its taste was mainly of the bitter radicchio, which is about what I would expect to taste if I took all the delicious jerk chicken out of my own. Also ordered the browned chicken roti for my daughter, but she seemed more interested in eating the beans from Mom's vegetarian roti than her own so I ate hers for the next meal. It was good as well but not as good as the jerk if you can handle some spice.

    (4)
  • D-beat D.

    Harry's is the best place on eat street, it's so good it's punx, the roti is all like Dupp-a-dupp-a-dop when you dunk it into the hot sauce, it starts out kinda mid paced then righteous d-beats start to rain down supreme as the lyrics kick in with: Hot delicious visions of roti fill my mouth, why, why, why but why is the food so good. Long story short one of the few places not to dine and dash at!

    (5)
  • Jeff R.

    Harry's is great. Walk in and odds are that Harry himself will seat you. If not, he'll probably at least cook your food. Harry makes a fine stuffed Roti. I'm a vegetarian so always go with the chick pea and potato variety. It's GIGANTIC, so there's typically not a whole lot of room to try much else besides his homemade hot sauce (warning, it's HOT). He does offer a menu full of other west indian dishes (jerk pork and chicken, lamb, stews) and several home brewed punch and ginger beer options. Harry's isn't fancy, rather utilitarian and charming in its own way. Enjoy.

    (4)
  • A M.

    We had a large group for a special occasion. The staff (especially Rob) went above and beyond to accommodate our group, which resulted in a fantastic evening. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the atmosphere was just right. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves good food and enjoys a good time.

    (5)
  • Peter L.

    HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!! Wow, this place could easily compete with any Indian or Thai restaurant in the Twin Cities' on the heat factor. Harry does a wonderful caribbean jerk chicken, and you simply must try a Burro. Similar to a burrito, with beans, peppers, onions, spices, and your choice of meat, or vegetarian. Very friendly staff, and they have some cool stuff from Harry's native Trinidad inside. It's a bit spendy, and parking is a bitch, but it's worth it. Even Toots and the Maytals have been known to eat here when they're in town for a gig, so try it out. It's the best Caribbean in Minneapolis!

    (4)
  • Chelsey O.

    Alloparatha is tasty. Everything else sucks. Marla's is much better.

    (2)
  • Jon S.

    I'm sorry, but I was pretty disappointed with my first experience. I was hoping for a truly authentic Caribbean experience (seeing as how I am from Jamaica), but my hopes were too high. I ordered the Jerk Chicken, and was saddened. I immediately knew this was a bust as soon as I saw the meal. It looked nothing like Jerk Chicken, instead it looked more like a stewed chicken of some sort. True Jerk seasoning is more of a rub...this dish looked more "saucy". I asked the server/cook numerous times if he was sure he cooked the correct item, and he assured me this was their Jerk Chicken. It tasted okay, but it didn't taste like Jerk. For someone who is not familiar with authentic island cuisine, you would probably like it. But for someone who has grown up on this genre of food, I was greatly disappointed. Also, it was overpriced...$15! The one upside to the dish was that it was spicy and had good flavor...but again, it was not Jerk flavor. The end of my experience was also sad. I tried paying by debit card, which you can do, but the employee did not know how to work the machine and had to call in Harry, which took another 10 minutes for him to arrive. This restaurant appeared to be more of a traditional Trinidadian restaurant, so maybe those kind of dishes taste better. I might, and that's a big might, give this restaurant another try with their Trinidadian dishes...maybe with the curry, roti, pelau, etc. Sorry, I was hoping for better. I'll next try his sister's business - Marla's Caribbean Restaurant.

    (2)
  • Mariel L.

    I stumbled upon Harry Singh on a serendipitous yesterday, after a disappointing trek to Eat Street hoping for some Shuang Hur shopping and Quang dining. Alas, both establishments were closed, and as I dragged my sad self to the nearest bus station, I saw this really tiny restaurant and remember fellow Yelper Dolly recommending this to me. So I went in, glad to be out of the brutal Mpls muggy heat. The server was very nice and recommended that I get the curry chicken roti. I asked for mild, because I didn't know what the first level of normal roti tasted like. I also ordered the patty. The bill came to about 14, and the first thing I tried was the patty. It was piping hot and not as crispy as I was expecting it to be, but the filling reminded me of a savory jelly. I think it's one of those snacks that if you grew up eating it, it'll bring you lots of great memories; as for me, it was just OK, nothing spectacular. As for the curry chicken roti, I wish now that I'd have gotten at least a spice level one, because mild equaled to a tad bland. It was still good though, the roti was warm and flavorful, the gritty potatoes somehow worked well, the chicken was plentiful, and the entire thing was just huge. To other yelper's point, it's enough for two people or two meals. I think I'll be back to Harry Singh and order more of their Trinidadian cuisine, and this time I'm gonna (wo)man up and get a spicier dish.

    (3)
  • Jasmine L.

    Still 5 stars but just an update on some info from me. I have eaten at Harry's more now and in my previous review, I described the spice levels. Harry's is indeed very spicy but I think our first experience was perhaps somewhat off because every other time we've been there the spice level has been lower in comparison. Now, I am by no means saying that this place isn't spicy - it is! Just that perhaps if you are a die-hard spice-aholic (like someone I know...uhuhummm...my boyfriend) then you might be able to handle the 3 that I previously said made my boyfriend look like he might die - he's since had the 3 and it was not as spicy as that time. I've tried his dishes each time as well and could tell the varying spice levels. So basically what I'm saying is sometimes the spice level varies despite what number you order. However, if you've never been here before, I would still start low - you can always add hot sauce from the table. Oh and if you bike there, take any detachable lights off your precious bicycle. My parting words are just this, Harry Singh and family (like your son (?) who is always so helpful), I love you - I love your food - I love your restaurant.

    (5)
  • Josh E.

    Let me first say, that Harry is a super nice guy. He chatted with us throughout the lunch, was a very friendly host, and seems like he could easily be your surrogate uncle or dad you never knew you had. The menu is pretty straight forward and covers some Carribbean staples like curried beef, chicken, goat, fish and shrimp. You can get it wrapped in roti, or with a plate full of rice. Ebbin M. got the roti with curried beef and I got curried beef with rice. We both tried it with medium spice. Ebbin got the ginger beer and I just stuck with water. Our plates came out pretty quickly and first thing you'll notice is that the portions are generous. My curry was generously appointed with all kinds of veggies to compliment the beef and gravy. I threw on a bit more of the chili sauce and dug in. Now, this was some comfort food... very hearty. My eyes got to watering pretty quickly and the runny nose came soon after. It was actually a decent level of spice compared to what most places around have... very nice. The overall taste wasn't too strong and felt free of any kind of flavor enhancers or additives. Harry's stuff definitely tastes down-home. I'll definitely go back. The service is friendly... Atmosphere, cozily divey... and the food was tasty and filling. I took a sip of Ebbin's ginger beer and that was pretty darned good as well... definitely home made. Good job Harry!

    (4)
  • Natale M.

    The roti's are really good here.

    (4)
  • Ryan Y.

    This is probably my favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities. The owner Harry Singh has been my chef every time that I've eaten there. Harry is from Trinidad and Tobago and has brought his native cuisine to the twin cities. The signature item at Harry's is his insanely hot scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce. It is so hot that if you add more than a few drops, you will not be able to finish your food. The most popular dish is the roti. The roti is a pita-like bread that is wrapped around a savory filling like browned-butter chicken or the delicious jerk chicken. He also makes a nice variety of curries that are unbeatable. I would recommend that you try one of his sugary Caribbean juices with your meal, they have some unique flavors like a licorice drink, a peanut drink, and a ginger drink. They would be out of place with an american meal, but compliment his food perfectly.

    (5)
  • Dolly V.

    Two words: Hell. Yes. So good! Went here with the coworkers for lunch and got some Rotis. One of my coworkers had the Jamaican pattie and that looked super good. I got the pork jerk roti and it was huuuuge. I mean, not outrageously huge, but you could definitely split one with two people. Not only was it flavorful, but spicy! They also have a cayenne hot sauce on the side for an extra kick or two. If things get too spicy for you, they have some drinks to tame the fire. They have a root drink called Maubi which tastes like licorice water. It's got a slight bitter aftertaste to it, but it will definitely extinguish the heat from the food. After boxing up leftovers and wiping off the sweat off my face from the heat, we left as Harry bid us a "Goodbye and Stay Cool!" yeah right, Harry! I'll definitely come back. Yum!

    (4)
  • T C.

    Love it! Harry is a great one-man show. (I think his wife or daughter may help out occasionally) Be ready, come hungry and be open to suggestions. Bring your friends - he was able to accommodate the 8 of us easily.

    (4)
  • Ryan H.

    Get the roti dhalphourie with goat and pour on Harry's famous hotsauce if you dare. That stuff is wicked...wicked good. And when you mouth feels like napalm make sure to wash down the burning with Harry's homemade ginger brew. He'll even brew you up a gallon to take home for 11 bucks!

    (4)
  • The Center S.

    I am sad. I used to love Harry's place. Harry's a nice enough guy, but, truth be told, he's lost a step or three. His restaurant is really dirty (i.e. the ever-filthy restroom with the semi-functioning fixtures). If you sit there for a while, you'll see Harry himself brush off a dirty table with his hand, readying it for the next customer. Yep, that's right: no scrub towel or cleaning product, just Harry's hand! I used to love the food, but after taking a closer look around, and being served some particularly yucky food, and getting sick after eating there (an actual diagnosed case of food poisoning Campylobacter jejuni, folks- cdc.gov/nczved/divisions… ), I won't return. The problem is, the food tastes great, most of the time, and I miss it, but I was sick and very dehydrated for over a week. My doctor ran labs and reported my illness as being food-borne to the State Department of Health. If you do go, please be careful, and do ask Harry if his hands are clean and the chicken is cooked.

    (1)
  • Michael C.

    I can't believe how many times I drove past this place without realizing that it was a restaurant. It wasn't until one day when I was on a long walk with my girlfriend that took us down Eat Street that I realized this place existed. After taking one look at the place, I knew that someday I would return. About a month ago, I finally made it here with my girlfriend. On an appropriately steamy day (which the Summer of 2010 will be rightfully remembered for) we stopped in for dinner. I ordered a Jamaican Beef Patty for my appetizer and the Jerk Chicken for dinner. The JBP actually left much to be desired as it seemed to be microwaved. But appetizers were not what I came here for. The main dish came out and was huge with a capital H. After seeing this plate, it was clear that I shouldn't have even bothered with an appetizer. The jerk chicken was thoroughly seasoned and had a slow cooked essence that made it feel like I was eating in the kitchen of someone's grandma. It comes accompanied with rice and a vegetable combo that comes straight outta T&T. One word of caution, as if Jerk spice wasn't hot enough, the hot sauce Harry provides is extremely hot. It actually took me much longer to finish my meal because my mouth was burning. So be careful when you squeeze some on.

    (4)
  • Kevin M.

    I'm a big fan of spicy foods. I tend to go more with the traditional pepper variety of spice, but after a weekend of hot buffalo sauces and sharp habanero marinades, I'll often find myself looking for some mellow-spicy Caribbean take-out. Luckily, there is a man named Harry Singh who knows just what I want. For an appetizer try the jerk chicken salad, but be warned - I think Harry could actually use the dressing on this one to strip paint. Not for the faint of heart nor the sensitive of palate. If you take it back to a stoop with a beer and some good people-watching, you could make an evening of the salad alone. This however would be a mistake. Both of the entrees I sampled were also spicy, but after that salad they seemed like a dip in a crystal Caribbean lagoon that you'd hate to miss out on. The browned-down chicken was an excellent non-curry creole rice dish, and the curry beef roti was an exercise in endurance. This thing comes about the size of my head, wrapped in the doughiest roti that just hugs all the curry beef inside, keeping it warm, safe, and flavorful. I love when you take it out of its foil and you smell nothing, and then as soon as you break that wall of insulating wrap the aroma of curry fills the plate (and sometimes the room) just before you take your first tender forkful. Though I've only taken this food out, the dining room is fun and low-key, if a tad limited in seating. However as a result of not sitting down I don't know anything about Mr. Singh's beverage situation. Honestly if all he offered was Mountain Dew or crab juice, I'd still recommend this place. Come down and taste it for yourself.

    (5)
  • Jolie L.

    My absolute favorite place to eat in Minneapolis. I've had a few things off the menu, but the Roti is by far the best.

    (5)
  • Brandon Y.

    I ordered the curry chicken on rice and I swear they gave me half a chicken! I wish I'd photoed my plate cause that bad boy was HUGE! I couldn't even finish it all. Also tried their roti, BIG BIG flava and nice and spicy! The joint also has a lot of charm to the decor. You owe it to yourself to try this place at least once, just for the experience. As far as I could tell it was completely family run and it shows in the care that's put into both the food and the customer's experience. A quick note on "caribbean cuisine"... the food of the caribbean can really only be described as diverse with the two common ingredients being rice and spice. To really get a grasp on the cuisine you'd need to sample from tons of locations throughout the islands and you'd notice everything from European to Indian influences in the food. Obviously this place is heavily influenced by the latter.

    (4)
  • Colin D.

    I love spicy food so places like this are heaven on earth for me. The interior is a little sparse imagine a diner but with Caribbean wallpaper and music and you get the idea. I had the Goat Curry which was wonderful. The curry sauce was really tasty. It tasted homemade and you could even taste the individual spices, something that doesn't happen very often. Only downside was that some of the goat was a little tough. To drink I had the home made Ginger Beer, possibly the best I've tasted in the US. In all a wonderful place, the owner Harry was really friendly and I'll be back to try some more spicy food.

    (4)
  • Zak H.

    (4)
  • The Center S.

    I am sad. I used to love Harry's place. Harry's a nice enough guy, but, truth be told, he's lost a step or three. His restaurant is really dirty (i.e. the ever-filthy restroom with the semi-functioning fixtures). If you sit there for a while, you'll see Harry himself brush off a dirty table with his hand, readying it for the next customer. Yep, that's right: no scrub towel or cleaning product, just Harry's hand! I used to love the food, but after taking a closer look around, and being served some particularly yucky food, and getting sick after eating there (an actual diagnosed case of food poisoning Campylobacter jejuni, folks- cdc.gov/nczved/divisions… ), I won't return. The problem is, the food tastes great, most of the time, and I miss it, but I was sick and very dehydrated for over a week. My doctor ran labs and reported my illness as being food-borne to the State Department of Health. If you do go, please be careful, and do ask Harry if his hands are clean and the chicken is cooked.

    (1)
  • Michael C.

    I can't believe how many times I drove past this place without realizing that it was a restaurant. It wasn't until one day when I was on a long walk with my girlfriend that took us down Eat Street that I realized this place existed. After taking one look at the place, I knew that someday I would return. About a month ago, I finally made it here with my girlfriend. On an appropriately steamy day (which the Summer of 2010 will be rightfully remembered for) we stopped in for dinner. I ordered a Jamaican Beef Patty for my appetizer and the Jerk Chicken for dinner. The JBP actually left much to be desired as it seemed to be microwaved. But appetizers were not what I came here for. The main dish came out and was huge with a capital H. After seeing this plate, it was clear that I shouldn't have even bothered with an appetizer. The jerk chicken was thoroughly seasoned and had a slow cooked essence that made it feel like I was eating in the kitchen of someone's grandma. It comes accompanied with rice and a vegetable combo that comes straight outta T&T. One word of caution, as if Jerk spice wasn't hot enough, the hot sauce Harry provides is extremely hot. It actually took me much longer to finish my meal because my mouth was burning. So be careful when you squeeze some on.

    (4)
  • Kevin M.

    I'm a big fan of spicy foods. I tend to go more with the traditional pepper variety of spice, but after a weekend of hot buffalo sauces and sharp habanero marinades, I'll often find myself looking for some mellow-spicy Caribbean take-out. Luckily, there is a man named Harry Singh who knows just what I want. For an appetizer try the jerk chicken salad, but be warned - I think Harry could actually use the dressing on this one to strip paint. Not for the faint of heart nor the sensitive of palate. If you take it back to a stoop with a beer and some good people-watching, you could make an evening of the salad alone. This however would be a mistake. Both of the entrees I sampled were also spicy, but after that salad they seemed like a dip in a crystal Caribbean lagoon that you'd hate to miss out on. The browned-down chicken was an excellent non-curry creole rice dish, and the curry beef roti was an exercise in endurance. This thing comes about the size of my head, wrapped in the doughiest roti that just hugs all the curry beef inside, keeping it warm, safe, and flavorful. I love when you take it out of its foil and you smell nothing, and then as soon as you break that wall of insulating wrap the aroma of curry fills the plate (and sometimes the room) just before you take your first tender forkful. Though I've only taken this food out, the dining room is fun and low-key, if a tad limited in seating. However as a result of not sitting down I don't know anything about Mr. Singh's beverage situation. Honestly if all he offered was Mountain Dew or crab juice, I'd still recommend this place. Come down and taste it for yourself.

    (5)
  • Jolie L.

    My absolute favorite place to eat in Minneapolis. I've had a few things off the menu, but the Roti is by far the best.

    (5)
  • Josh E.

    Let me first say, that Harry is a super nice guy. He chatted with us throughout the lunch, was a very friendly host, and seems like he could easily be your surrogate uncle or dad you never knew you had. The menu is pretty straight forward and covers some Carribbean staples like curried beef, chicken, goat, fish and shrimp. You can get it wrapped in roti, or with a plate full of rice. Ebbin M. got the roti with curried beef and I got curried beef with rice. We both tried it with medium spice. Ebbin got the ginger beer and I just stuck with water. Our plates came out pretty quickly and first thing you'll notice is that the portions are generous. My curry was generously appointed with all kinds of veggies to compliment the beef and gravy. I threw on a bit more of the chili sauce and dug in. Now, this was some comfort food... very hearty. My eyes got to watering pretty quickly and the runny nose came soon after. It was actually a decent level of spice compared to what most places around have... very nice. The overall taste wasn't too strong and felt free of any kind of flavor enhancers or additives. Harry's stuff definitely tastes down-home. I'll definitely go back. The service is friendly... Atmosphere, cozily divey... and the food was tasty and filling. I took a sip of Ebbin's ginger beer and that was pretty darned good as well... definitely home made. Good job Harry!

    (4)
  • Natale M.

    The roti's are really good here.

    (4)
  • Ryan Y.

    This is probably my favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities. The owner Harry Singh has been my chef every time that I've eaten there. Harry is from Trinidad and Tobago and has brought his native cuisine to the twin cities. The signature item at Harry's is his insanely hot scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce. It is so hot that if you add more than a few drops, you will not be able to finish your food. The most popular dish is the roti. The roti is a pita-like bread that is wrapped around a savory filling like browned-butter chicken or the delicious jerk chicken. He also makes a nice variety of curries that are unbeatable. I would recommend that you try one of his sugary Caribbean juices with your meal, they have some unique flavors like a licorice drink, a peanut drink, and a ginger drink. They would be out of place with an american meal, but compliment his food perfectly.

    (5)
  • Dolly V.

    Two words: Hell. Yes. So good! Went here with the coworkers for lunch and got some Rotis. One of my coworkers had the Jamaican pattie and that looked super good. I got the pork jerk roti and it was huuuuge. I mean, not outrageously huge, but you could definitely split one with two people. Not only was it flavorful, but spicy! They also have a cayenne hot sauce on the side for an extra kick or two. If things get too spicy for you, they have some drinks to tame the fire. They have a root drink called Maubi which tastes like licorice water. It's got a slight bitter aftertaste to it, but it will definitely extinguish the heat from the food. After boxing up leftovers and wiping off the sweat off my face from the heat, we left as Harry bid us a "Goodbye and Stay Cool!" yeah right, Harry! I'll definitely come back. Yum!

    (4)
  • T C.

    Love it! Harry is a great one-man show. (I think his wife or daughter may help out occasionally) Be ready, come hungry and be open to suggestions. Bring your friends - he was able to accommodate the 8 of us easily.

    (4)
  • Ryan H.

    Get the roti dhalphourie with goat and pour on Harry's famous hotsauce if you dare. That stuff is wicked...wicked good. And when you mouth feels like napalm make sure to wash down the burning with Harry's homemade ginger brew. He'll even brew you up a gallon to take home for 11 bucks!

    (4)
  • Kevin M.

    (5)
  • Rod D.

    Every time that I try to go to this place, it is closed. However, the hours posted on their door and website state that the place should be open. Either change the hours on your door and website, or open the restaurant. You choose.

    (1)
  • Bautista R.

    Went here for lunch just recently, and I would say was just OK. The restaurant wasn't busy, but service was definitely slow. I have only one hour for lunch, and I would never come here if I was pressed for time. Ordered the jerk chicken with rice. I was not prepared for how spicy it was, I was literally lightheaded after the meal. The chicken itself, if you take out the spiciness factor of it, tasted great and was seasoned well, which what prompted me to masochistically finish my plate. I would likely come back and order something less spicy in the future.

    (3)
  • Tori M.

    If I could swath myself in a giant robe of Harry Singh's roti, I would. The stuff is perfectly textured, soft but still pliant and able to soak up all that amazing sauce.... Oh yeah... Yum. And comfy! Harry Singh's is definitely a hole in the wall, a dive, an ethnically-themed greasy spoon even.. But I am a big fan of their beans & rice, as well as the potato & chickpea roti. Their veg curry is decent but nothing to write home about. Boyfriend (as the meat-eater) thought the wings were pretty good and he also put away jerk chicken roti like it was going out of style. I love finding Harry Singh's at the State Fair though~ one of the only decent-for-you foods you can get there (although a nice veggie roti goes well with a side of cheese curds...)

    (3)
  • Francisco P.

    Dont waste your time. A bunch of us went there and ordered different dishes none of us liked the food. It seems all the dishes are a combination of a 3 MSG laden sauces. Havent been to the Carribean but the Carribean food I have made at home tasted much better.

    (1)
  • Ashley Y.

    Hubby and I first tried this place at the state fair and we were dying to try more. This place is tricky to find, the sign has so many words on it the writing is small so keep an eye out, its totally worth the 2nd drive-by to find it! You walk in and can tell this place probably hasn't changed since it opened, and like other reviewers have said Harry served us personally. I ordered the jerk chicken roti, which was different than I expected but sooo flavorful and delicious. It came filled with chicken, veggies and lots of juices to sop up with the roti. It was a bit spicy which went to extremely spicy with the hot sauce, I put maybe a drop per square inch and it lit my mouth on fire, use very sparingly. My husband ordered the fish curry, which he enjoyed thoroughly. Both portions were HUGE and we were both very satisfied with the meal.

    (4)
  • Nick L.

    We were here two years ago with a large group. They messed up our reservation for 10 people and did nothing to apologize and make it right, so we had to leave. After boycotting it for 2 years we decided to go back (hoping that Harry's son, who was the one we had the bad experience with the last time was not there). He wasn't and we had a great time. Harry is a great guy and very friendly. The food is amazing - the wings had great flavor but not very spicy. The Pellau was amazing - very hearty rice dish with tons of flavor, something like an Indian Biryani. The Jerk Chicken Roti was fabulous - lots of heat so be prepared. The Ginger beer is a little sweet but is quite nice. We're going to convince our group of 10 to go back here and give it a shot.

    (5)
  • Rowena N.

    Kind of hole in the wall place. I was confused if it was open because when I got there no one was inside! But the owner came and served us. He was very nice. The place has a lot of interesting decor but can be overwhelming. He gave us a whole pitcher of water at first which proved to be useful later... I got the jerk chicken roti which was just enough spice for me. I love spicy food but their food is VERY spicy (not the minnesota spicy). That being said, the seasoning is bomb. My chicken was tender and the sauce, slopped up by the roti, was delicious. The other dish goat curry roti was also very good but lot spicier than mine! We could not finish both and end up taking the leftovers home for dinner. Overall good experience. Place to go with very small group. It was a bit pricier than I would have expected based on how busy the place was, the ambience and the food, but there are not many opportunities to have Caribbean food (especially in MN!) I also liked the attentiveness of the owner, who was very engaged. I just wish they had more options because most of the available dishes seem similar (especially without description).

    (4)
  • Jason S.

    Not entirely authentic but it is a good mock up. Harry is a nice guy. Service is sometimes slow but you wait for quality food. If you don't like heat make sure you let them know! Was disappointed in the beef patties though. I know back home I would get a pattie that didn't have beef paste in it and it would be packed with beef. Here there is barely any beef and the pastry isn't flaky and light. Overall good place for "pretend" Caribbean food but it's hard to get that back home flavor to the states, although my mom does it just fine :).

    (4)
  • M K.

    I love this place and I love Harry. He makes you feel welcome and like you're apart of the family. The food is wonderful, though not purely authentic (Americanized). All in all, Harry Singh's is a great experience.

    (5)
  • Gary M.

    I love Harry's mustard sauce. He doesn't make it as often as the pure pepper sauce. Harry knows me because I buy so much of his bottled sauce. I went in to get my mustard one day - Harry was busy, and didn't have any for sale. A few weeks later I show up again, he again doesn't have any. Harry knows how much I love his mustard, and asks me to wait ten minutes. He goes back into the kitchen and makes two bottles just for me. Love this guy, his food and his got sauce/mustard!

    (5)
  • Jason K.

    A buddy of mine and I took the 18 bus down Nicollet (Good times, the most horrible people in Minneapolis ride this bus) down to 26th and it was frickin' freezing.(0 degrees F) Harry let us in a little early, which was nice of him. The menu was extensive, but we knew what we wanted, the specialty, roti "Sandwiches". He plopped down a bottle of the special hot sauce, (This is possibly the hottest sauce on the planet, but I loved it) I asked to buy a bottle and he wanted $12 for it? I would pay $6 for a smaller bottle, but, no go. We split a curry chicken roti and a jerk chicken roti and they were amazing! Tons of food, spices like you would never believe, the heat was perfect, Even without the hot sauce, but the hot sauce was added and my buddy laughed because it made me sweat. The protein was super juicy and the roti was like a loaf of heaven bread. Perfect. The decor was awesome, with a mural of downtown Minneapolis painted on the walls, and tons of magazine reviews adorning the walls. For $15 bucks, it was a little steep, but the food was unique and something you have to try once in your lifetime.

    (5)
  • Javin F.

    When it comes to Caribbean Food, this place takes the cake! I'm a natural born Jamaican myself, so I know what the stuff should taste like. I brought my friends here for a taste of the islands, and they damn sure left with it. Harry's Menu had great food and drink options. Sour Sap juice, peanut punch, even sorrel! My friends had the Roti dishes, and luckily they appreciated spicy food themselves, because Harry's dishes were hot, in more than one way. I had the jerk chicken, which was served with white rice and traditional jamaican mixed vegetables. The sauce was super spicy, and had me sweating all the way thru. Harrys is definitely the spot for authentic caribbean cuisine. I'm originally from New York, but i plan on making Harrys a go to any time I'm back in town.

    (5)
  • Justin H.

    This place is a little hole in the wall with delicious food. Had the jerk chicken roti and jerk chicken wings. Absolutely delicious. Be warned though, this place's sauces are spicy. Even their mild is pretty spicy. Service was good too. I think we might have even met Mr. Singh himself!

    (4)
  • Alex C.

    I wasn't expecting much when I walked into this hole in the wall. There was no one in the restaurant besides a guy pacing up and down an aisle talking loudly on his phone in a thick Caribbean accent. A friend and I sat down in one of the booths and out from the kitchen comes Harry Singh to drop the menus off at our table. We decided to get the chicken wings, fried plantains, and jerk chicken roti. Wow were we impressed with the food! Jerk Chicken Roti - This dish is awesome!! I can tell you from growing up with Indian food my whole life that this definitely has authentic Indian flavors (not so sure about Caribbean but it's a bit more savory and sweet than traditional Indian). It has the hearty meat and bread feel us Minnesotans love with spicy and savory flavors from his Indian-Caribbean background. Like authentic Indian though, it definitely is spicy so watch out for that! Fried Plantains - Lightly fried to make the plantains nice and soft. Very good. Chicken Wings - Whole wings in Harry's Caribbean hot sauce. Texture of the chicken was perfect - crispy skin with warm meaty inside. The sauce is delicious. It's spicy, sweet, and savory but doesn't overpower the chicken. The food here is bomb and I'll definitely be coming back again!

    (5)
  • Jackie C.

    If you want legit Caribbean/Trini food please come here. The food is great and it feels very homey! Every time I've gone Harry (the owner) is the one to come out and serve us. He is incredibly nice and sweet and is always able to give great recommendations for what to order when you tell him about your food preferences. As with all Caribbean restaurants watch the spice when you order. Personally, I usually like between medium and mild because these way I am able to truly appreciate the spices and taste of the food. I've had a few different things here but by far my faves are the patties and the curry chicken roti. They are delicious! Just writing this review is making me want to go to Harry's for lunch. Tips: Parking is fairly easy to find on the street. Closed on Mondays

    (4)
  • Finell M.

    Clearly a eat street favorite if you can catch them open. That is the only drawback to this highly tasteful and splendid Caribbean eats 4 stars all day yummy.

    (4)
  • Patti K.

    After mistakenly making dinner plans for a Monday (it's closed then--they need to update their website), we finally made it to Harry Singh's. I saw the restaurant on local TV and wanted to check out the Caribbean chow mein. It was a delightful experience. I was reminded of those old-time diners where half of the fun of going is to interact with the owner and take the quirky atmosphere in. Not many places like that anymore. The food was hearty, flavorful, and tasted like home, even though I've never been to Trinidad and Tobago. The meat was tender with a warm, mild spice, and the fresh vegetables offered a nice counterpart. I was relieved to see that there were no crunchy canned noodles. It was like a fried rice, except the vegetables were a fresh garnish and it wasn't dry. I loved the homemade ginger beer. It had a soothing flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness. I also tried my friends' callaloo and vegetable roti. The callaloo was great, and the roti packed a powerful punch. It's unusual for me to envision myself returning multiple times to try all of the different dishes and drinks while I'm still in the restaurant, but Harry's had that effect on me. Mr. Singh is very charming, and as others wrote he came out personally to seat us. He's soft-spoken, so it was a bit hard to hear him over the bright Caribbean music. I asked him about his days at UST ('77), and he has fond memories of his days in the social work program. He gave us some menus to take home. The menu itself is a work of art in terms of font, layout, descriptions, and stories. I'm tempted to hang it up.

    (5)
  • Malik A.

    Great experience! Food was authentic and delicious. The spices were abundant and the portions were great. The restaurant is a little small but that's the only negative.

    (5)
  • Chanda G.

    Excellent food and tremendous service! The food clearly is marinaded in rich spices and slow cooked. The flavored are nuanced and amazing! We will come back over and over and bring family and friends. I don't recommend many places, but I HIGHLY recommend Harry Singh's!!!!!!

    (5)
  • Jim S.

    Talk about a unique find! This is a place you go for fab food and not the service. Some people are a little uppity on here when it comes to what they expect, but I've come to think that to go to Harry's is an experience that can be a little different every time. If you go you will see that Harry is doing most of the work himself and has the speed of someone that will get it done as quick as they can at 50+ years of age....you can embrace this as a quirky nature of this place or be a jerk.... Speaking of Jerk - OMG - there are very few places I find myself craving and this is one of them. I've fallen in love with the true heat of food made the way it was supposed to be. My favorite is a Jamaican Chicken Roti with a little extra sauce on the side. If you are new to true Jamaican spice order mild and ask for the sauce and bring it upto temp yourself.....if you ask Harry to make it hot be ready to get drenched. This is one of those little places that makes me happy I live in the city!

    (5)
  • Joey H.

    Delicious little hole in the wall. Not fancy at all. The food IS spicy but super flavorful. Callaloo was excellent! The fried plantains were a great compliment to the spiciness of the meal, and helped cool our palate. Harry himself served us, and he really seemed to appreciate our patronage. Will definitely go back.

    (4)
  • T S.

    Delicious food, try any of the roti. I'm gluten & dairy free. So are all the menu options

    (5)
  • Arun M.

    Loved the spiciness, my friend took me there and enjoyed the taste so much. This was the HOTTEST ! food I ever had in a restaurant. It was a special rotti with spicy goat curry inside. Please loved the lamb and rice as well. Half way through I started liking the spice more and started missing the beer so much!

    (5)
  • Ameena R.

    Food is good but I feel Mr. Harry Singh should get some help in there to keep the service a bit better. Overall good OLD place. Old 60's 70's Hindi music were played out there; reminded me of old restaurants in India. Nostalgia ;) Its seems like an old Indian Hotel which was abandoned in the city :)

    (2)
  • Sarah H.

    The food my friend and I had (veggie jerk roti and chicken jerk roti) were both very good. At least two meals for me - I'm looking forward to the leftovers. The ambience is really fun with one mural of downtown Mpls and another of Trinidad. The service was friendly, but had a few gaps (he brought out 1 glass of water and 1 set of silverware for the 2 of us right away, and the other water and silverware came with the food. It took some effort to get water refills, which were needed because the food was pretty spicy. The food came out pretty quickly though, especially considering that there was a group of about 16 people (!) ahead of us and several other groups. Food: 4 stars Service: 3 (it took a little effort to get what you need, but Harry sure is nice) Ambience: 4 stars I'll be back for sure.

    (4)
  • Jeff G.

    Yes sir! This is the HOTTEST food in Minneapolis. AND.. the vegetarian dishes are vegan. AND Harry's a great guy. AND... the FOOD is the BEST! XTra large veggie curry roti is my fave. :)

    (5)
  • Jennifer K.

    I love Harry Singh's. If you go you should try the Jerk Roti, it is quite spicy but very flavorful. The atmophere is not very good but the food makes up for it.

    (5)
  • Kristen R.

    Just WOW! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the prices were totally fair given the portion sizes. Mr. Singh is so pleasant and really talented. I had the curry chicken roti and it was really excellent. We will definitely be back!!

    (5)
  • John C.

    I normally don't comment on price, but I am unable to eat Harry Singh's without being completely preoccupied with its cost. Last night I got the Curry Beef w Rice, $14, and I chose it because it is one of the cheaper entrees. It was a gigantic amount of plain, white rice, with what seemed like just a bit of curry beef on top. Maybe the work that Harry has to put into his food takes so much time and effort that he must charge this much to cover his labor. The flavors are nice, but the beef was quite tough, should've gotten the chicken. My wife got the shrimp version and hardly ate any, she found it "gritty." I like that representation, it is a bit earthy isn't it? For better or worse, the cabbagey, brownish, carrot-ish, spicy mix has a some friction to it, like really tasty dirt. But if like me you don't like broccoli, cabbage and the other crunchy stuff, you can substitute this vegetable medley with potatoes. Apparently Harry used to have 4 restaurants, but by the time I tried him he only had the one smack in the center of Uptown in what is now the Amazing Thailand spot. But the restaurant wasn't making it there, and it moved to a smaller, cheaper spot on Nicollet. But I've heard it's been struggling there also. I feel bad for Harry because every time I go by it's empty; to tell you the truth I have no idea how it stays afloat.

    (3)
  • Randall N.

    I may be in love with Harry. Not in a romantic sense but in a "i want him to be my uncle" way. We will get o the food in a minute. Harry is so great. In an age where even in independent restaurants there is not a lot of interacction between the kitchen and the customer, having Harry personally come to the table to talk about the food and make suggestions made me so happy and shinny inside that the food could have been mediocre and I would suggest this place because I know he cares about the food he's putting out into the universe. Loved it. Anyway the theme of the food I had here was "I fell into a burning ring of fire. As I fell oh those flames went higher. And it burned, burned burned that ring of fire." Well not all of it but between the jerk chicken and the sauce your addiction to siracha straight out of the bottle will be put to shame here. I didn't order the jerk chicken but my friend let me have a taste and one bite was enough to get the lips and throat a tingling and had me reaching for my fruit juice. I loved it but it was really intense. Then she left it in my car when I dropped her off at home. I got thad the joy of eating it the next day for lunch. It was quite a bit hotter the next day. Like eat three bites then take a 5 minute break for your mouth hot. I had the curried goat. It was quite delish as well. Spicy in a spice sense not in a hot sense. I did add a few drops of harry's hot sauce to my dish to give it just the right amount of heat for my taste. That stuff really is nuclear. It looks at siracha and laughs. The curried goat was really nicely balanced. thing. We also had an appetizer that I cannot remember the name of but it was something you can only get in his native country. It was curry like in between some things that looked a lot like a naan or puta but thicker and not quite the same consistency. Either way it was delicious. Harry's got it going on. These are not familliar flavor profiles to the twin cities...which is a glorious thing. Oh and the amount of food to price ratio is redickydonky. They give you a small mountain of food. It's massive. The leftovers I semi-stole from by friend lasted me for two pretty sizeable lunches. And that woman can eat so it wasn't like she took two bites and tapped out.

    (5)
  • Zachary S.

    Let's just say the hot sauce is painfully hot. Like, once eaten twice burned, if you know what I mean. We called ahead which was good because even then it was a 10 minute wait/ordeal where we didn't even see anybody come out from the kitchen to greet us. There was a couple at a table waiting for their food, and I suspect we trumped them with our call for takeout. They were out of the wings (wangs!) and our other substitutions were also not an option (the fryer is off or something). Alas, our food. So tasty. Get the Roti. All of the (maybe not the potato...kinda bland). Beware the hotsauce. For serious.

    (4)
  • Soni P.

    A very charming restaurant with good but not great food. I had not tried Trinidadian food before, but the jerk I ate here was not as complex as its Jamaican counterpart. Kind of like a Caribbean version of Chinese food, actually. It is also a tad overpriced.

    (3)
  • Kedar D.

    UPDATE: Harry Singh's is my go-to place when I'm in the mood for something other than Evergreen/Jasmine 26/French Meadow/etc. The vegetarian items here are pretty much all vegan and consist of simple, home-cooked Indo-Caribbean specialties such as roti-dhalpourie (curried vegetables and/or potato and chickpeas stuffed inside a fried wheat roti) and pigeon peas with rice. The prices are reasonable given the portion sizes (two dishes are $8.50, and a few others such as the rotis are around $11). The food here has a lot of black pepper and Caribbean spices, but if you want to make the food "hot" you should add a little bit of Harry's signature sauce which is on each table. It's possibly the spiciest stuff I've ever tasted, easily surpassing anything I've eaten in Mexico, Thailand or India; even a drop is scalding on your tongue and mouth, so be extra careful, or you'll end up hurting yourself and completely ruining your dish. I only wish Harry Singh's had a few more vegetarian options, with an emphasis on different ingredients (potatoes and chickpeas get boring quickly) such as bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots and squash. Marla's Caribbean Cuisine (owned by Harry's sister) has similar food and also gives you the option of tofu in some dishes, which is really nice, and adds some variety to the flavors and textures you encounter in each dish. Still, I'm glad Harry's is around and keeping my food choices diverse.

    (3)
  • Vinny S.

    This is a case where the owner is a GREAT cook but not as great a businessman. If you like Caribbean heat... this is the place for you. Mr Harry is very passionate about his hot sauce and they are truly great - one of the best hot sauce I have come across. I always keep a bottle of this sauce at my home. I love this place.

    (5)
  • Prachee M.

    Let me qualify that the 4 stars are solely for the fabulous dhalpourie that Harry makes. He is a great guy, very friendly, and obviously a skilled cook. The vegetarian dish has lots of different veggies in it but the black pepper is pretty strong in it. There's no fish on the menu or other vegetarian options ...so go for the dhalpourie, that's it. Harry does have Indian origins - his grandfather was taken as a British indentured laborer when the grandfather was very young - so Harry's food is probably closer to what Indian food looks like in the caribbean. I like hot sauces and Harry's hot sauce is serious stuff. The pickle he provides on the side is homemade and very good.

    (4)
  • Mernyn M.

    I anticipate a visit to Harry Singh's before I even get off the plane in MN, it's that good. I love the Jerk Chicken Roti, served large enough for two meals; you can adjust the spice to your preference. Don't be a hero- the heat is serious here. They make their own hot sauces and you'll be breathing fire if that's your kick. Don't like spice? not even a little? My guest can't even handle too much pepper; the Brown Down Chicken platter is for you. A little sweet, very smooth, and enough to feed a family. A huge pile of white rice, delicious stewed vegetables, and the rice and beans are best drenched in sauce. The Ginger Beer is amazing, homemade, and must be tried. The price is higher than most walk in Caribbean spots but the food is good and it's a great place to get together with friends.

    (5)
  • Rubun D.

    Harry Singh's is a gem on Eat Street offering spicy dishes with huge portions. Generally, I order a roti with lamb (quite chewy), chicken (stewed, soft), or jerk chicken. The roti is huge, and usually make up two meals for me, which is not bad for the prices (10-14 dollars). The dish comes to you piping hot, and the food stays warm nicely within the roti. However, it's easy to cut into to take a bite. The spicy sauce available on the table is actually really spicy, but adds a delicious sharpness to the rice. I'd be amiss not to mention what a nice guy Harry is. The atmosphere is decidedly chill, almost overdone with the Trinidadian paraphernalia, but it offers enough distraction and/or talking points.

    (5)
  • Ken R.

    Although I was born in Chicago, I grew up visiting my family in the Caribbean, and since my family and many past and current friends are from the islands, I am familiar with Caribbean food; I have to say that I was very excited about all the great reviews. The curry goat and jerk chicken aren't. Jerk is a rub that you put on a chicken whether you BBQ, Smoke, Bake or roast the chicken...not a stew. The curry goat is supposed to be slow cooked until the meat is literally shredded into a stew like consistency. They're tasty enough, just not what i was expecting, nor was it what my friends from St Lucia and Dominica were expecting either. The Roti is great, the service is great, the prices are ok.

    (2)
  • Mike B.

    I've been going to Harry's on and off since 1988, which was four restaurants ago. The jerk pork is awesome, and I don't say that lightly. The ginger beer and the other beverages are all made in-house and they're all either terrific (ginger beer) or interesting (peanut whatever). They make their own hot sauces, too. Harry's son is running the place now. In fact, I have never had a bad dish at any of his places. Even my kids liked it (they always had the browned-down chicken). I can recommend the jerk pork, jerk chicken, goat curry, and all the rotis. One piece of advice--don't say "you can't make it too hot for me." They can. In 23 years, I've only managed to be there a few times when Harry had made ice cream, and it was really good. His son said (July 2011) that they hadn't made any recently because they're trying to make enough hot sauce to get them through the State Fair. They're in the food building. The cost is usually around $20 a head with a beverage, which seems like a lot until you see how large the portions are. Unless you're like me and insist on being a hero, you'll have enough left for another meal later.

    (5)
  • Jessica B.

    I love how Harry is usually the one to greet, seat, take your order, cook your order, and bring your food. His authentic smile and interest in providing a lovely dining experience keeps me coming back. Well, that and the awesome roti and pigeon peas! :) Try a mango juice or other sweet beverage to compliment the spice: there will be spice unless you clearly specify! It's usually hot enough to make my nose run, and i'm always glad for mango juice to cool me down. The place is a bit hard to find, and parking can be difficult at certain busy times, but when winter comes, it's lovely to have a spicy carribean meal warm you up from the inside out. I can't stop thinking about the roti! Now, how am I going to work a Harry-visit into my weekend?

    (5)
  • Brandon Y.

    I ordered the curry chicken on rice and I swear they gave me half a chicken! I wish I'd photoed my plate cause that bad boy was HUGE! I couldn't even finish it all. Also tried their roti, BIG BIG flava and nice and spicy! The joint also has a lot of charm to the decor. You owe it to yourself to try this place at least once, just for the experience. As far as I could tell it was completely family run and it shows in the care that's put into both the food and the customer's experience. A quick note on "caribbean cuisine"... the food of the caribbean can really only be described as diverse with the two common ingredients being rice and spice. To really get a grasp on the cuisine you'd need to sample from tons of locations throughout the islands and you'd notice everything from European to Indian influences in the food. Obviously this place is heavily influenced by the latter.

    (4)
  • Colin D.

    I love spicy food so places like this are heaven on earth for me. The interior is a little sparse imagine a diner but with Caribbean wallpaper and music and you get the idea. I had the Goat Curry which was wonderful. The curry sauce was really tasty. It tasted homemade and you could even taste the individual spices, something that doesn't happen very often. Only downside was that some of the goat was a little tough. To drink I had the home made Ginger Beer, possibly the best I've tasted in the US. In all a wonderful place, the owner Harry was really friendly and I'll be back to try some more spicy food.

    (4)
  • Alice C.

    Cold food, bad service, and too much salt. I'm the biggest foodie I know, and I was very disappointed in the fare. We had the potato roti and it was just so so. The appetizer was so gross. I had not known it was a fried dish, and had I, I would never have ordered it.

    (2)
  • Chelsey O.

    Alloparatha is tasty. Everything else sucks. Marla's is much better.

    (2)
  • Peter L.

    HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!! Wow, this place could easily compete with any Indian or Thai restaurant in the Twin Cities' on the heat factor. Harry does a wonderful caribbean jerk chicken, and you simply must try a Burro. Similar to a burrito, with beans, peppers, onions, spices, and your choice of meat, or vegetarian. Very friendly staff, and they have some cool stuff from Harry's native Trinidad inside. It's a bit spendy, and parking is a bitch, but it's worth it. Even Toots and the Maytals have been known to eat here when they're in town for a gig, so try it out. It's the best Caribbean in Minneapolis!

    (4)
  • K. M.

    Delicious curries, rotis, wings with a kick to your face! I love hole-in-the walls and Harry Singh's is one of my favorite hole in the wall restaurants. Colorfully painted on the inside with paper chili peppers hanging from the ceiling, Harry is usually sitting in the dining area waiting for customers to walk in. He seats you, takes your order, goes into the kitchen, puts on some music from a Trinidadian/Tobago station and cooks some down home Caribbean food for you. The wings are the whole wing, drummie to wing tip, cooked to a smoky spicy crispy skinned deliciousness --- really spicy, really hot, you might want to skip this if you're kind of a wuss. The goat curry and goat curry roti are my favorite dishes, and although I agree with other reviewers that the meat is a little tough, it's still delicious and seems to compliment the rustic feel of Harry's cooking. The curry itself is flavorful and heavily spiced without being too hot or an individual spice standing out being too cloying. I've tried the jerk and browned down chicken and the Caribbean style fish (salmon) under the Creole Rice Dishes menu. All delicious, but I'm still partial to my faves. There are a few vegetarian dishes and I love meat so I haven't tried any of them, but judging by the flavor of the sauces themselves, I'm sure the vegetarian options are just as tasty. Well, at least as tasty as vegetarian food can get.

    (5)
  • James P.

    Harry is a nice guy. His service is great and he acts as though he appreciates your business. The only thing is the food leaves a lot to be desired. For someone who does not know Caribbean food, the food sold at this place may seem great. However, if you are no stranger to the cuisine, you will probably not like the food very much. I ordered the Curry Goat as a measuring stick to judge the quality of food and it is also a personal favorite of mine since childhood. Curry Goat is supposed to be cooked in a pressure cooker for tenderness, the meat was not tender at all. In fact, it was cut into very small pieces and the meat was still very far from tender. The rice was a little bland. Even with the food needing a little work, Harry's service makes up for the shortcomings. There is a large selection on the menu so I probably just made a bad choice. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants a meal with large portions for a small price.

    (2)
  • A M.

    We had a large group for a special occasion. The staff (especially Rob) went above and beyond to accommodate our group, which resulted in a fantastic evening. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the atmosphere was just right. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves good food and enjoys a good time.

    (5)
  • Zak H.

    Found this one day for lunch when Quang's was closed and glad I did. I was leery as the place was empty at lunch time, but the jerk chicken roti I had put any fears to rest. Very flavorful and the roti is perfectly cooked. The spice in the jerk was delicious. The hot sauce is good too - and hot. It has a nice zing or tang to it and a refreshing bite to it. I bought a bottle to take home. The mildest sauce is pretty hot and the hot is "careful about touching your lips" hot, but so good I kept coming back for more. When I returned at a later time for takeout, I again got the jerk chicken and my wife went for the vegetarian roti. She was not thrilled with it as its taste was mainly of the bitter radicchio, which is about what I would expect to taste if I took all the delicious jerk chicken out of my own. Also ordered the browned chicken roti for my daughter, but she seemed more interested in eating the beans from Mom's vegetarian roti than her own so I ate hers for the next meal. It was good as well but not as good as the jerk if you can handle some spice.

    (4)
  • D-beat D.

    Harry's is the best place on eat street, it's so good it's punx, the roti is all like Dupp-a-dupp-a-dop when you dunk it into the hot sauce, it starts out kinda mid paced then righteous d-beats start to rain down supreme as the lyrics kick in with: Hot delicious visions of roti fill my mouth, why, why, why but why is the food so good. Long story short one of the few places not to dine and dash at!

    (5)
  • Jeff R.

    Harry's is great. Walk in and odds are that Harry himself will seat you. If not, he'll probably at least cook your food. Harry makes a fine stuffed Roti. I'm a vegetarian so always go with the chick pea and potato variety. It's GIGANTIC, so there's typically not a whole lot of room to try much else besides his homemade hot sauce (warning, it's HOT). He does offer a menu full of other west indian dishes (jerk pork and chicken, lamb, stews) and several home brewed punch and ginger beer options. Harry's isn't fancy, rather utilitarian and charming in its own way. Enjoy.

    (4)
  • Sunil S.

    As someone of Trinidad descent, coming here during my 4 years of med school really made me feel like home. Harry Singh and his family are fantastic. Their food is well worth the trip. If you're familiar with Indian food, they got that. If you're into Jamaican, they got that too. Coming here on a sunny day really made my days when I lived here. Would DEFINITELY recommend.

    (5)
  • Jon S.

    I'm sorry, but I was pretty disappointed with my first experience. I was hoping for a truly authentic Caribbean experience (seeing as how I am from Jamaica), but my hopes were too high. I ordered the Jerk Chicken, and was saddened. I immediately knew this was a bust as soon as I saw the meal. It looked nothing like Jerk Chicken, instead it looked more like a stewed chicken of some sort. True Jerk seasoning is more of a rub...this dish looked more "saucy". I asked the server/cook numerous times if he was sure he cooked the correct item, and he assured me this was their Jerk Chicken. It tasted okay, but it didn't taste like Jerk. For someone who is not familiar with authentic island cuisine, you would probably like it. But for someone who has grown up on this genre of food, I was greatly disappointed. Also, it was overpriced...$15! The one upside to the dish was that it was spicy and had good flavor...but again, it was not Jerk flavor. The end of my experience was also sad. I tried paying by debit card, which you can do, but the employee did not know how to work the machine and had to call in Harry, which took another 10 minutes for him to arrive. This restaurant appeared to be more of a traditional Trinidadian restaurant, so maybe those kind of dishes taste better. I might, and that's a big might, give this restaurant another try with their Trinidadian dishes...maybe with the curry, roti, pelau, etc. Sorry, I was hoping for better. I'll next try his sister's business - Marla's Caribbean Restaurant.

    (2)
  • Mariel L.

    I stumbled upon Harry Singh on a serendipitous yesterday, after a disappointing trek to Eat Street hoping for some Shuang Hur shopping and Quang dining. Alas, both establishments were closed, and as I dragged my sad self to the nearest bus station, I saw this really tiny restaurant and remember fellow Yelper Dolly recommending this to me. So I went in, glad to be out of the brutal Mpls muggy heat. The server was very nice and recommended that I get the curry chicken roti. I asked for mild, because I didn't know what the first level of normal roti tasted like. I also ordered the patty. The bill came to about 14, and the first thing I tried was the patty. It was piping hot and not as crispy as I was expecting it to be, but the filling reminded me of a savory jelly. I think it's one of those snacks that if you grew up eating it, it'll bring you lots of great memories; as for me, it was just OK, nothing spectacular. As for the curry chicken roti, I wish now that I'd have gotten at least a spice level one, because mild equaled to a tad bland. It was still good though, the roti was warm and flavorful, the gritty potatoes somehow worked well, the chicken was plentiful, and the entire thing was just huge. To other yelper's point, it's enough for two people or two meals. I think I'll be back to Harry Singh and order more of their Trinidadian cuisine, and this time I'm gonna (wo)man up and get a spicier dish.

    (3)
  • Jasmine L.

    Still 5 stars but just an update on some info from me. I have eaten at Harry's more now and in my previous review, I described the spice levels. Harry's is indeed very spicy but I think our first experience was perhaps somewhat off because every other time we've been there the spice level has been lower in comparison. Now, I am by no means saying that this place isn't spicy - it is! Just that perhaps if you are a die-hard spice-aholic (like someone I know...uhuhummm...my boyfriend) then you might be able to handle the 3 that I previously said made my boyfriend look like he might die - he's since had the 3 and it was not as spicy as that time. I've tried his dishes each time as well and could tell the varying spice levels. So basically what I'm saying is sometimes the spice level varies despite what number you order. However, if you've never been here before, I would still start low - you can always add hot sauce from the table. Oh and if you bike there, take any detachable lights off your precious bicycle. My parting words are just this, Harry Singh and family (like your son (?) who is always so helpful), I love you - I love your food - I love your restaurant.

    (5)
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Opening Hours

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Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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