The Food Sermon Kitchen
“The Island Bowl with the lamb shank, panko, chickpeas and coconut ginger culantro chimichurri is a revelation.”
“First time here and we ordered the fish bowl with coconut ginger sauce and tasty brown rice, the flavorful and relatively simple kale salad, and a stewed chicken roti bowl– yummmmmy!”
“Sorrel beverage helped wash it all down and maubo, which we were warned mightn't appeal, was quite great also – itis a stewed bark beverage with an almost menthol flavor.”
The Food Sermon Kitchen
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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the food is homey and comforting, and the dining area warm due to the proximity of the kitchen. seating space is scarce, but some will open up as you wait for your food.
though, next time, i'll take out instead of dine in.
the bowls are huge and covers off on all the major food groups, including sauce.
What can i say. This food was absolutely divine and so fresh. I happen to be in the area on this lovely Monday evening and decided to treat myself to a nice meal. I yelped some places and this place came up in one of my searches. I always pass this spot in the morning whilst driving to work and always wondered what it was.
I checked out the yelp reviews and drove my blueberry [ the name of my car] to the kitchen. It had just opened for the evening and did not disappoint. I was being greedy so ordered curry goat roti and a side order of mac and cheese. Lets not forget the sorrel. It was so fresh and didn't have the strong kick of ginger, which I usually like, but i could taste notes of it along with blueberry.
The roti was so good. Fresh and warm. The meat came out on a bed of warm sweet potatoes with chick peas. The mac and cheese wasn't greasy like they sell at the Caribbean spots on flatbush, i was cheesy and flavorful.
I will definitely be back here again! Got to try their Mauby and their oxtails.
This is the first time I am struggling to find the right words to describe a dining experience. The words that come to mind are warm, inviting, home, comfort, love, and lip smacking good! There is a reason this place has earned a 5 star rating on yelp, simply put it is amazing!
When I am craving a homey meal that's full of flavor I head to the food sermon. The offerings here are a wide range of island flavors with a healthy twist. Nothing here is overly salted but still manages to be fully flavored. I've sampled the island bowls which come with your choice of white or brown rice, your choice of meat, chickpeas, and a choice of the tomato or coconut curry sauces. I can never decide between the two amazing sauces so I always ask the owner to surprise me.
Speaking of the owners here, these guys are the friendliest, courteous and helpful people I have met. They even always manage to remember their customer which provides a nice feeling. They are always willing to offer suggestions and give you samples if you are having a hard time making a choice.
I have tried most of the menu items and I cannot say anyone thing isn't given as much love and care as the other. These guys cook with a passion and it is evident in everything they make. I am not a fan of the sorrel drink, but these guys had me drinking it like it was a tall cool glass of red kool aid on a 90 degree day! I highly recommend the drink to accompany any of the tasty dishes at the food sermon.
My favorites and the must try dishes include the island bowl with your choice of sauces, and meat, the roti, and the curry goat. I am so happy to have this place in the neighborhood and I hope they stick around for a long time and expand! Make sure to stop by for some delicious and healthy island flavor.
Absolutely fantastic! I haven't been so excited to find a new restaurant since I can remember. I'm a vegan and my girlfriend is not, so we're always on the hunt to find vegan-friendly spots in the Crown Heights area. I ordered the tofu bowl with coconut ginger sauce. The menu descriptions are straightforward and don't accurately describe the complexity of the flavors. The tofu was crisp, the rice and beans were perfectly cooked, and the flavors of the sauce were incredible. Vegan or otherwise, you have to go here. My one gripe is that there is so little seating, so be prepared to wait for a spot or get your food to go. I would recommend staying, if possible, though because the plating is so pretty.
I stopped here bc I have had it on my list for a while but the food is nothing to call home about. The curry is a bit bland and the roti doesn't taste authentic. The decor is pretty though and the vibe is soooo relaxing. I got tofu roti btw.
A complete home run.
The Food Sermon team has taken the spicy, tangy and occasionally funky flavors of the Caribbean, and without dumbing them down in the slightest, created something new. Each bowl is a feast for the eyes, nose and most importantly the mouth.
This really is a kitchen, so it can take a while to get food when the demand kicks in. And with the bright and festive space and wonderful cuisine, that seems to be pretty frequently. You can, however, leave your order to be picked up later. We managed to have a pint and grab our dishes to go.
With a perfect 5 star rating, crowds of people and raves from the New York Times and elsewhere, Rawlston Williams is clearly going places. Enjoy the food here before the expansion, franchising, Manhattan and Vegas spin-offs or all of the other big things that are clearly ahead for this man. Bravo.
Fresh, delicious, healthy West Indian food.
These people cook to order so nothing is really hanging around. I ordered the stew chicken over rice and peas. My food came within a timely manner. I was eating within 15 minutes. The kitchen is big and open and their head chef is so dapper with a tie on! Love it.
They do have very specific hours so please check the website that they have for the days and times they're open.
I will return. Regularly. Thank you for our amazing food.
There is an abundance of delicious Caribbean food in Crown Heights/Lefferts Gardens, but Food Sermon is the bougiest of them.
Seating is limited to several bar stools that look out on the street, but the scents while waiting make up for the lack of space. I was trying to be good by ordering just the vegetarian dish in coconut sauce, but new I had made a mistake and would need to return to try any of the meat dishes.
The food hits the spot, it's not as cheap as most of the other walk-in caribbean joints but the quality is significantly better.
I would recommend Food Sermon to anyone who is in the area and wants to try Caribbean food for the first time ever, or loves Caribbean food and needs a decent delicious local spot to get some curry.