The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks Menu – Malden, MA

Type : Haitian restaurant

Location : Malden, MA

WELCOME TO THE ISLAND.
We are proud to be the first
established family oriented caribbean
restaurant in Malden, and an
exciting place to wine and dine
Our mission is to offer :
delicious, freshly prepared
menu items that taste
great in jackets or jeans, and excellent service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Based on 232 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

The Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks 02148

Address:
118 Ferry St, Malden, MA 02148

Phone: (781) 605-2212

Website:

Social Profile:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–1 AM
Saturday 11 AM–1 AM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

Menu – Appetizers
Fried Chicken – Poul Fri $5.00
Fried Turkey – Kodenn Fri $8.00
Fried Pork – Griyo $8.00
Fried Beef – Taso Bef $10.00
Fried Goat – Taso Kabrit $10.00
Fried Plantains – Bannann Fri $4.00
French Fries – Pomdete Fri $4.00
Chicken Wings – Zel Poul
fried, bbq or buffalo
$8.00
Fried Dough Fritters – Marinad $6.00
Malanga Fritters – Akra $7.00
Hummus & Fried Plantains – Oumous ak Bannann Fri $6.00
Haitian Patties – Pate Ayisyen
chicken, beef, codfish or herring
$2.00
House Salad $3.00
Menu – Chicken – Poul (Daily Entrees)
Jerk Chicken – Poul Pike
hot and spicy drumsticks slowly baked, just like mama used to make em
$12.00
Chicken – Poul
fried drumsticks with a spicy creole infusion, topped with onions and peppers
$10.00
Menu – Pork – Kochon (Daily Entrees)
Fried Pork – Griyo
fried deliciousness infused with creole seasoning
$12.00
Spare Ribs – Kot Kochon
slowly cooked with bbq sauce, seasoned with creole seasoning, served mild or hot
$14.00
Menu – Beef – Bef (Daily Entrees)
Fried Beef – Taso Bef
fried tasty beef chunks infused with creole seasoning
$15.00
Menu – Turkey – Kodenn (Daily Entrees)
Fried Turkey – Kodenn Fri
fried turkey drumsticks in fused with creole seasoning
$12.00
Menu – Goat – Kabrit (Daily Entrees)
Fried Goat – Taso Kabrit
fried goat meat infused with creole seasoning
$15.00
Creole Goat – Sos Kabrit
tender mouth watering goat meat cooked slowly with creole seasoning
$15.00
Menu – Fish – Pwason (Daily Entrees)
Fried Fish – Pwason Fri
deep fried red snapper
$35.00
Creole Fish – Pwason Kreyol
deep fried red snapper, sauteed in tomato based creole sauce
$35.00
Broiled Fish – Pwason Gwosel
red snapper broiled in creole sauce
$35.00
Menu – Kids Menu
Chicken Fingers $5.00
Menu – Salads
Caesar
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and garlic croutons with grilled chicken or fried chicken at an additional cost
$8.00
House Salad $5.00
Menu – Vegetarian Meals
Veggie Medley – Vegetable Melody
roasted mixed vegetables served with white rice
$12.00
Hummus – Houmous
garlic hummus, fried plantains served with roasted vegetables
$14.00
Menu – Daily Side Orders
White Rice
NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
$3.00
Creole Goat $10.00
Black Beans Sauce $3.00
Rice & Beans $4.00
Spicy Onions $1.00
Pikliz $1.00
Tuesday Special – Tuesday’s Special (Top Chef’s Daily Specials)
Side Lalo $10.00
Molokhia Leaves – Lalo
slow cooked molokhia leaves with beef and creole seasoning, the ‘latibonit’ way
$15.00
Thursday Special – Thursday’s Special (Top Chef’s Daily Specials)
Side Legim $10.00
Stewed Vegetables with Beef Chunks / Legim
chayote, eggplant, spinach, carrots, cabbages and other vegetables stewed with beef chunks
$15.00
Friday & Saturday Special – Friday & Saturday’s Special (Top Chef’s Daily Specials)
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Fish / Pwason $35.00
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Beef / Taso Bef $15.00
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Goat / Taso Kabrit $15.00
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Ribs / Kot Kochon $14.00
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Pork / Griyo $12.00
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Turkey / Kodenn $12.00
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Jerk Chicken / Poul Pike $12.00
Fried Finger Food – Fritay & Chicken / Poul $12.00
Sunday Special – Sunday’s Special Entrees (Top Chef’s Daily Specials)
Creole Conch – Lambi Kreyol
slow cooked conch from the caribbean sea infused with creole seasoning and cooked to perfection
$18.00
Creole Chicken – Sos Poul Di
fowl chicken cooked in creole sauce
$15.00
Sunday Special – Sunday’s Special Side Orders
Side Creole Conch $14.00
Side Creole Chicken $10.00
Black Rice / Diri Ak Djon Djon $5.00
Beets Salad Teaser $1.00
Beets Salad – Salad Betwouj $5.00
Macaroni Teaser $1.00
Baked Macaroni / Macaroni Gratine $5.00

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Reviews

Kimberly Chamblain
Freaking honest reviews! This restaurant is fantastic. The food was bomb, customer service on point, the manager wic locs was nice to my son and Chantale was very lovely. We got griot and tassot. Komanman! And guys, you GOTTA try their jus papaye ak lait! ❤️❤️❤️ They even have a menu for kids. Outstanding service! I’m definitely coming back!

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Health Enthusiast
Saturday special is goat soup with bones $12 or meat $18. My friend got fried beef meat with rice & beans and 2 flattened plantains that seemed fried. Everything tasted good and it was well cooked. The only complaint is that the passion friit listed under fruit juices was not a juice, it came on ice (after waitress specifically repeated my instructions not to put any) and it was made on thick and very sweet syrup. The flavor had hints of almond and maraschino cherry.

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Ashley Fantroy
My boyfriend and I had went here on Saturday afternoon for our date night and the atmosphere was amazing and are waiter Gerry was fabulous. The food was so damn good and good portions. We will definitely be going back again!

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Tiffani F
This hidden gem is worth the visit. Something distinct about a place that is true to its cultural ties. My husband and I are from South Florida, so we are picky about our Caribbean food, and moving to mass has dwindled our selection due to unavailability.

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Maximum Achievement
I eat here all the time. This place is less than a year old and it looks like people don’t know it’s here yet.

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Angie S.
This was my first time eating Haitian food. I ordered the veggie melody and it was VERY good. I ordered fried plantains and bean sauce on the side cause duh and they were very good too! Some of the things are spicy, so ask before trying them (the onions in the picture were INCREDIBLY spicy). I’m removing 1 star cause they did take forever to bring the food (a whole hour) so if you’re coming, come with time and not too hungry. The place is very clean and the service is good.

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Molly Hodgkins
Absolutely phenomenal Haitian food – some of the best in greater Boston metro. We went on a Saturday for an early dinner and had excellent service. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and welcoming and the food and drinks are top-notch. We had pwason fri with diri kole and it was so well flavored. My friend ordered the griot and really enjoyed it as well. Definitely worth a visit.

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jus jojo
The food was not tasty at all

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R C
I’ve traveled to Jamaica and I’ve tasted the best jerk ever! This doesn’t even come close. Food was low grade mediocre at best. Chicken tasted left over with too much sauce and onions. Definitely not Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Black rice was stale and flavorless. Couldn’t eat the meal only but a couple of bites. Only thing that was fresh was plantains. The $22 conch salad (or whatever that was)was drenched in oil and had enough onions to make 20 people’s eyes water. Very disappointed. Maybe take out and dining in experience is different but my food was horrendous!! Go to Lynn or Boston to get authentic Jerk chicken flavor. And to the mgr:” I see all of your responses to other patrons reviews and you don’t take responsibility for your terrible food”. Get a better cook or go into a different line of business.

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Leenah
I stopped by Island Caribbean Cuisine and Drinks, on Sunday, for dinner. When I walked through the door, I was greeting by a smiling, energetic, Jerry, who was exceptionally professional, engaging, thoughtful, sweet, courteous, accommodating and kind. Jerry welcomed me and introduced me to the establishment and menu. Chantal was the quintessential manager. She came out and graciously addressed my specific questions and concerns, regarding food allergies. Their menu included, but was not limited to a variety of appetizing food, tropical drinks and daily specials. Chantal and Jerry were patient, thoughtful and empathetic to my needs and allergy concerns. They took the time to assist with tailoring meals that were both safe and satisfying for me and my family. I ordered fried pork with spicy onions and black rice, accompanied by house salad, fried plantains and macaroni gratiné/macaroni and cheese. Everything was mouth-watering, super fresh, tasty, plentiful and affordable. The food is undeniably good for the soul! The restaurant was tidy and organized, with exceptional service. The whole vibe of the staff, atmosphere and music was island, warm, inviting and family-friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant, so check it out when you can. You won’t be disappointed!

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