Aneal's Taste Of The Islands in Richmond Hill

Not Authentic Jamaican Food, let s start there.

Great place, I love the food here! The Roti has amazing flavour! The flavour just explodes in your mouth !!! The service is very fast, food gets to nice and hot. The vibe of the place is lovely and I recommend you come and stop by and get a taste of this amazing food! -Calista

I got take out yesterday. 2 bbq chicken n mac pie to go. It was incredible been going here steady now just recently found it. I food review and love different flavors. For the other comment about jamaican food. It is not jamaican food.. its a trini spot different flavors. There is more carribean cuisine not only Jamaica I find that offensive to be honest. If it was a jamaican spot it would say Jamaican restaurant. Anyways I will definitely be coming back again. Great service great atmosphere incredible cuisine. And its HALAL!

Listen, this place is extremely authentic to it s island s roots!!! From the minute you step through the door, the music, the sweet aromas of the food, the design and artwork including original head dresses of carnival parades! The food is well seasoned and flavorful, the portion sizes are generous! The owner is sooooo welcoming, kind and hilarious. Never a dull moment with him, you leave wanting to return very soon after. Great experience, it s no wonder he s been in business for so long! Very clean and well kept establishment. If I could give more stars I would. Thank you Aneal. Parking: Right behind the restaurant, extremely close and convenient!

Amaaaaazing food. Great vibes and the owner was so nice!!

second time going, got 2 portions of stewed chicken. delicious juicy and tender chicken with a hefty portion of rice and beans with slaw on the side! owner served me and was wonderful to speak to! go to place now for quality homemade Caribbean food! Parking: behind the restaurant there is a small parking lot and a lot next to the local theatre.

I ve been to many restaurants but none like this. The jerk chicken is perfect , spicy and sweet. Aneal is friendly and kind and always happy to see me. Sharing stories about his love for cooking. If your looking for a great meal, this is the place.

Aneal, thank you for the amazing food. The goat roti was made to perfection. The goat was tender, and yes, medium spice was the recommended amount. I normally order hot, but your medium with Carolina Reapers brings out the flavour. My coworker ordered the oxtail and rice and thoroughly loved it too. I had a sample of the oxtail and it melted in my mouth, I did not have to wrestle with the bone. Very well done. This is not another Caribbean restaurant, this is one of the best Ive had, of not the best. Aneal takes pride in his dishes, you can taste it.

Seen this place close to were I was working and decided to check it out, I m glad I did. The food was very flavourful, fresh, and great pre portion. The Mac and Cheese is mouth watering. Will be back.

The Jerk Chicken had just the right balance of heat and sweet. The curried chicken had an amazing depth of flavour amazing from the blend of fresh herbs. Finally, I was very impressed with their hot sauce, which I got in the side, made with Carolina Reapers: so good. Im definitely going back.

Mac Pie w/ Fried Cat Fish; Mac Pie w/ Stew Pork - Ate all and ordered BBQ chicken & oxtail to go. Well seasoned, and tasty - will be going back again!

The food is delicious and wonderfully spicy Aneal himself was very hospitable. I only got a small order of his wild boar special, but Ill be coming back for some roti. Food : 5/5

Friendly staff, cute local restaurant and absolutely delicious! A great first time experience :) Loved the sample of the wild boar.. and can t go wrong with a classic chicken roti! YUM!!!! thanks again! Will come back for sure! Food : 5/5

The proportions are huge and the food is extremely delicious. Props to the chef. I came all the way from Brampton and in my opinion it was well worth the drive, will absolutely return.

Really good food. Really great service! The Macaroni pie was amazing, so make sure you try it

Parking: There are free Street parking On Yonge Street same side as the restaurant. Food

My wife and I dropped in today for lunch and ordered the Oxtail dinner and the MacPie with Jerk Chicken. Both were delicious. My wife totally devoured the Oxtail and rice. I ordered the mild Jerk this time but next time I will order it with a little more spice. The Macpie was the surprise of the whole meal... Loved it. The owner and staff are so friendly and even the customers are friendly too. We will definitely be back with the family next time.

We are fairly regular patrons of Aneals on Yonge. I saw someone posted a negative review stating the goat in the curry was dry. In my experience its always been, very moist, enough curry to flavour and cover without drowning the meat. Just the right amount of heat. The rice is never overcooked. Amazing food and well keep going back.

Food was great, fresh and fast. Perfect heat, fluffy roti. I would recommend to a friend. Shout out to Mr. Coffee Food : 5/5

Amazing place. They have specials Friday and Saturdays

The smell as you walk in to the restaurant was so amazing, makes you want to order everything! Tried the Jerk chicken for the first time and it is as good as it smelled. So friendly, I will be back for sure

Great place for takeout. Love the food here!

We were in the area from Calgary, AB looking for some good Caribbean food after our flight. We absolutely LOVED the atmosphere in the restaurant. Aneal gave us such amazing service, it felt like eating at a family member s home! The food was great and we look forward to going back for some shark and catfish! Thank you Aneal! Kid-friendliness: My kids loved the food and atmosphere! Aneal treated them so well.

My favorite place to eat when I m back in Richmond Hill! Everything is delicious and flavorful.

Hands down the best Caribbean food I ve ever had. Flavours were immaculate, portions were insane for what you pay for! First time I ve asked for spicy and had my mouth burning! Just what I expect. 10/10 and will definitely be back.

Best oxtail soup Ive ever had, the jerk chicken and roti is great too.

Easily the best Caribbean restaurant in the area. You get treated like family, and the food is more than worth it. I come from an hour and a half away any chance I can for the stew chicken and I m never disappointed. Greatest place all around.

Absolutely fire jerk chicken, dont forget the peanut juice

Full marks

Love Aneal s Restaurant! It s my go-to spot for authentic Caribbean flavors. The mac and cheese with chicken is an absolute must-try so flavorful and satisfying. Highly recommend!

I was craving dal puri and found this place via google search. So I had the dal puri with curry goat. I never order goat worrying that it s too gamey. This curry goat was bomb. The owner is absolutely gorgeous. Whatever you eat is that much more tasty because of his sweet nature. Highly recommend Aneal s!

best jerk chicken Ive had in a long time! service was fast! Food

Great food, quick service and clean atmosphere

Absolutely excellent roti!

Great food, Great service, Amazing music

It s delicious and the portions are really big. If you like spice you ll definitely let the spicy options on their menu.

Ive been coming here for 7 years, and Aneals never disappoints. Friendly service and the portion size is always more than sufficient. A great family restaurant.

Food was amazing and Aneal is a pleasure to speak with!

Great food! Great service!

Good Caribbean food, although it was a little bit expensive.

Definitely giving Indian cuisine and not Caribbean. More Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago vibes if you ask me. The food was okay. Not as I would liked and hoped but it stop hunger as they say. The curry smell was overwhelming to me. Made me feel a bit light headed and queasy. Sadly my kids didn t really enjoy it. First time visiting. Can t say I would recommend. My apologies. Vegetarian options: None to be honest. Whatever have, is just that. Dietary restrictions: Not bariatric friendly.

Food was very good and filling. Ox tail was tender and tasted incredible. Service was very good and surprised by how fast they were. The atmosphere is nice. Really recommend this place. Other dishes are high quality too. Food

I was looking for a caribbean restaurant to go to and came across this place. And i was not disappointed. Delicious!! food and great vibe travelled from the west side of Canada and this is a must visit to all my western people. Bless!. Food

Went with my friend and the food and service were both top tier. Definitely going back in the future.

Delicious

Best Caribbean food place! The oxtail is amazing and their Friday specials are fantastic. , Update! Tried the Shark sandwich WOW! its my favorite menu item now. Food

Very friendly staff, the place was very clean and the atmosphere was great. Definitely will be back for more

We have been looking for a restaurant that does real cooking and provides a meal. The food was amazing, even better than expected and we re so thankful. We will be coming back and trying to one on Steeles as well!

Fast, friendly service. Food is outstanding. Roti and stew delicious. Highly recommend. Best roti ever

Best jerk chicken in the gta.

Great Food and good customer service every time we eat here. My wife and I had spicy pork, rice and peas and vegetable roti. It was really good. Will be back!

One of the best Caribbean food I ve tried in a long time. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Will definitely be back!

Let me just say this is D BEST PLACE for authentic Trini (Trinidad) food. Just watch the video for yourself.

A little slow in being served your food but it was all delicious.

Had the chicken curry and roti which was delicious. Great service with friendly staff. Highly recommended. Food : 5/5

I regret not knowing about this place sooner! Been to many jerk places in the GTA, and Aneal s flavour is unique, can t be replaced. The jerk chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned, varied spice level for you to choose. The coleslaw was so refreshing, not too soggy or full of mayo. Service was prompt and they went above and beyond. Definitely a place to return to

The location is ideal with nearby parking. The food was excellent. The curried chicken wrapped in dhalpuri was the best Ive had really the flavour of the Caribbean. The excellent service compliments the great food. Highly recommend. Food

Their rice & pea are really good, but service is lacking. I asked for oxtail gravy over my rice multiple times over plenty of orders. Every time they missed it, let the first few times go, but I got the oxtail, and even that had no gravy, which is crazy & dry!

Good service and decent food, just not great in terms of the rice and jerk flavour

So I came here today on my Lunch services was so good !!! Meet the owner/cook he was so nice and informative service was fast too I got the Jerk chicken and a roti as I couldn t decide what I wanted the rice was amazing the pea s were soft and the flavor was too good and the jerk was perfect it has spice not burning but left a little after tingle Now on to the roti the chicken inside was juicy the curry was deliciously delicious I have to say i will def come back ..most of the Caribbean restaurants I ve went to lately have disappointed but here has been the best Caribbean food ive had in long time bIg massive recommendation for anyone wanting to try here it s really really good

Great food Great service Great price Great location Great parking Perfect place Parking: Decently large, free parking lot directly next to the restaurant.

Honestly, the coleslaw is nooooot it. The rice is not it. This is more like Indian style. I thought It would be more Caribbean style. I got the oxtail with medium heat for the rice, I usually love spice.. but it s like, burn your lip spice with no flavour the oxtail was a lot of bone and kind of stale I m super disappointed because I actually went and read the reviews before I ordered and I m ordering off Uber so I m already paying extra.. just super disappointed.. Like I keep deleting my review and then taking another bite because I m hungry It just keeps getting on my nerve, I m sure it s some peoples cup of tea, buuuttt yeah.

aneal s is a great spot! would highly recommend

great caribbean place in the heart of old richmond hill

Great food, great staff. You get more than what you pay for. Everything we got was great.

The cheese macaroni, chicken and chicken rice is so good! The staff were so friendly. Excellent service!

This jerk chicken spot is fantastic! The chicken is perfectly spiced, juicy, and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat. The rice, peas, and plantains are excellent sides. Great service, too. A must-try for anyone who loves jerk chicken!

Casual West Indian joint with ridiculously good food. I had the curry chicken with Mac n cheese and it was outstanding. And spicy!

Had to hug the man himself after the meal. Food is amazing, atmosphere and service comfy. Coming here weekly on my breaks while working at the hospital nearby .

Visiting from the Vancouver area and was looking for a unique place to eat. Found it. The food was excellent! We had the oxtail, curry chicken, and barbecue chicken, and all were excellent. If you like heat, ask for a side of the hot sauce. Very spicy but absolutely delicious. Aneal took our order and is a very welcoming man. Really enjoyed the experience and will definitely come again when back in the area. Check this spot out!

The food and drinks were amazing and affordable and it was some of the best Mac and cheese I ve ever had

The food was very tasty . First time there and I m already planing to go back . Customer service was great too :)

I ordered the doubles fresh amazing flavours melt in your mouth. The jerk chicken sause is amazing ! Im picky and if any food could sooth your soul meat so tender it comes right off the bone. My new favourite spot

We had 2 Curry Chicken Rotis and it sooo good!! Friendly service and if there was a 6 stars option, it was easily awarded. Highly recommended!!

Great food, great customer service, overall a very friendly atmosphere, would definitely return again!

Flavours did not disappoint. However, the portion size was okay. Ordered the oxtail and only got a few pieces of oxtail (A lot of it was just bone) and just more rice.

Owner was very friendly and served the best jerk chicken I ve ever had. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

One of the best West Indian restaurants in Richmond hill. Will be going back anytime I m in the area.

Great food! One of our favourites!

Incredible food, humorous server and cool atmosphere.

Great food, great experience.

It s Roti time! This spot is the spot. A great friend picked one up for me, thanks J , he brought me a brown bag that felt like there was a brick inside. It wasn t a brick but a Roti, jerk chicken. Not a fan of the bagged roti, more of a container guy, but I put my preference aside and took a bite. HOLY! This is the spot! Flavourful, tons of chicken, juicy, and the roti wrap was very light and also came with a great flavour. When it s roti time go here. The price .just under 17 bucks this place knows what s up!

Delicious

Food and service is top tier, jerk roti was amazing. Highly recommend this place

My family has been going here forever and it never disappoints! The owner always greets us w a smile and most importantly remembers the extra gravy;) My parents love the chicken roti and the veg options are tasty. This is our go-to when the roti craving hits.

This restaurant has become one of my favorites in the area. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the chefs attention to detail was evident in every dish. A must-visit!

Aneals Taste of the Islands is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, youre greeted with the tantalizing aromas of authentic Caribbean cuisine. Every dish is a burst of flavor, transporting you straight to the islands. Whether its the succulent jerk chicken, the rich and savory oxtail, or the perfectly cooked macaroni pie each bite is a testament to the culinary mastery at Aneals. And lets not forget the staff theyre the heart and soul of this place. Their warm, friendly demeanor and exceptional service make every visit special. They go above and beyond to ensure every customer feels like family, adding a personal touch that makes dining here a truly delightful experience. If youre looking for a place with incredible food and outstanding service, Aneals Taste of the Islands is the spot to be!

We have moved far away from Richmond Hill but we stop into Aneals any time we are down to York Region. Great food, great owners

Hands down the best Caribbean spot you re ever going to visit. Do yourself a favour and make sure you stop by Aneal s!!!

Delicious, flavourful food. I got the chicken roti and the stew chicken with rice, and they were both fantastic. My one thing is that, I think they should have had more chicken on both of them, would go again though.

This Restaurant is awesome. Always serving good food. The shark sandwich is something to die for. The restaurant owner is a great guy to talk too.

Food and service were amazing! Found a new favourite roti spot. Parking: Parking behind the restaurant, free and paid options. Wheelchair accessibility: Street level, no stairs.

Owner is very nice, been going for years, I usually get the Jerk Chicken, or on weekends, Mac Pie and BBQ Chicken. Tastes amazing, tried the pink coconut dessert (forgot the name of it..) and it was really good. Highly reccomend

Awesome food Best West Indian Cuisine in Richmond Hill

Friends have been telling me to go Aneal s for a while now but I never had the chance. Finally today was the first day I came in and was greeted with nothing but kindness and love. Aneal is a very pleasant man with a great heart. He over heard some issues I was dealing with and immediately helped me out with my situation without even being asked to. Not to mention the jerk chicken and Mac n cheese he served me was nothing but delicious. It s amazing to meet people like Aneal, as true genuine and giving people are hard to come by these days. Aneal s has my upmost respect for their service and great taste of food. Wish we had more owners of business like yours in the world. You know how to keep good business and take pride in your restaurant. Anyone who had the time to read this, please give them a shot, I m sure you won t be disappointed. Cheers to you and your business Aneal, one love.

Amazing vibes, amazing food, best vibes

Local gem. Great food and nice big portions.

Better than the Michelin star jerk chicken place chubby s in Toronto

We had a quick stop here for dinner. The food was amazing in portion and quality. The owner was very friendly. Their mac n cheese really stands out!

First time coming here and got the Jerk Chicken Roti with potato filling. Portions were big but the quality of the food did not lack. Definitely will be back to try the boneless fried catfish.

I recently dined at Aneals Taste of the Islands and had the most incredible jerk chicken paired with the creamiest mac and cheese Ive ever tasted. Each bite was a delightful explosion of perfectly balanced spices and rich, cheesy goodness, making it an unforgettable culinary experience. Aneals truly sets the bar for comfort food bliss.

My coworkers discovered this place last year, and weve been hooked ever since. We grab lunch here 2-3 times a month and its never once disappointed. Great jerk, oxtail, veggie rotis and fish dinners. The food is made fresh, comes out quick and the portions are ample. The owner always comes out to say hi and make sure were satisfied, which is a nice touch. Staff are always friendly and efficient. If you can, grab a bottle of his homemade hotsauce to go!!

The food was great and flavourful and the cashier was friendly

The food and the service were amazing. I would definitely come back and recommend the place to my friends!! Great experience.

Best tasting jerk chicken meal Ive had in york region

Was feeling the crave for a curry chicken and theirs did not disappoint! Well seasoned, good size, reasonable price and friendly service. Dont sleep on this place!

Full disclosure.I deliver to this place. Just started delivering in the last 3 months and after tasting the food & meeting the owner. I realized its one of the best caribbean restaurants ive ever stepped foot in. The food is incredible and they have the best selection of drinks you could hope for. Dont just order for yourself.. get extra and share with your loved ones!

Good food good staff

Amazing food. Tried it on a whim and it has become one of my favourite places to eat. Everything ive tried is really good. 10/10

The best!

I have lived in Richmond Hill for over 20 years and tried Aneals for the first time a few weeks ago. I tried the Curry Chicken Roti and have been back to try the Jerk Chicken and Potato Roti. This place is the REAL DEAL...the food is exceptional and the portions are generous. Cant wait to try more menu items. Sooo good!

Best best best

Had the Stewed Boar special and it was excellent. Cozy atmosphere and great service!

Good customer service

This is one of my go to spots. Has never disappointed. I always get the spicy jerk chicken and let me tell you it is indeed spicy!! The coleslaw is just perfect because it balances the spiciness, chicken is NEVERRR dry, and portion size is on point. A 10/10 recommendation and I obviously recommend the jerk!

Fantastic Caribbean cuisine. Made with real love. Couldnt be any happier with the flavor, the sizes of the dishes, the service, and the value. Will definitely cone back!

The most delicious meal & such a welcoming environment! 10000/10 will be back!!! Yummy vegetarian options. Food

I love this place! First time here and will definitely be coming back! They are amazing people here !!

Some of the best Caribbean food I have had in the GTA, so much flavour!! The portions for the price are fair. Highly recommend. Food

Best roti I ve ever had, hands down! Can t beat!

The food taste amazing and the service is very warm . had a great time with my friends

came from mtl and thought let me try some jerk chicken, the food was bussin

Tasty food, amazing customer service and atmosphere

Food taste just like Sunday dinner back home in the Caribbean. Amazing!

Food was delicious, amazing customer service and music had me feeling like i m in the carribean.

Service is Ten out of ten and so is the food! A must try

Highly recommend Aneals for the best Caribbean food in the area! Always impressed by the quality of the food and service. The vibes in the restaurant are extremely warm and comfortable, you won t be dissapointed! 100% recommend the Mac Pie and Jerk Chicken. I m coming back next time to try the weekend special and rotis. Immaculate food

My boyfriend has lived in richmond hill all his life and only tried Aneal s today, lemme tell you man was he missing out. We tried the half bbq chicken half jerk chicken with mac pie as well as the curried chicken roti and it definietly hit the spot. The Solo Kola champagne was recommeneded by the owner to go with the food and it definitely did!

First I just wanna say how disappointed I am Uber Eats 100$ worth of food from here was excited to try especially after seeing all the great reviews THIS FOOD DID NOT TASTE LIKE A CARIBBEAN MADE IT ! Jerk chicken literally tasted like bbq and all the meat was tuff ESPECIALLY the Goat and Mac pie was mushy wasn t a fan now I will say they gave me a free cake with my order so that was nice definitely think they need better cook

Amazing food,people, and place. The curry is so good and you have to try the stew boar omg.

It s always a home run here. Portion size is great, food is amazing no matter what you order. I have tried several items on the menu and have not been disappointed. Flavour is incredible, their rotating specials are a must and their Mac pie is one of the best I ve had. Friendly service and overall amazing value. Keep it up!! See you again soon!

Great food, great service and a great atmosphere!

Amazing and super spicy food.

Hot is an understatement if you ask for your food hot . Overall phenomenal island foods!

Absolutely incredible restaurant. Jerk Chicken & Oxtail was amazing. Can t wait to try more dishes on the menu. Aneal is a gentleman! Many thanks!

Delicious

This is the best food in town. Why are you not eating here? Go there now. No, seriously. Now. No need to thank me.

Food was delicious here! I will definitely come back to try the other items on the menu! We got the jerk chicken and Mac pie and it was so good!!

Great food, great people, super welcoming vibes with lots of space to sit

Great service, super fun and chill guy.

Can t find better food than this. Don t have words for it. Please come and try. Don t overestimate your spice tolerance.

Im a big fan of Aneals and have been here many times. Usually Im grabbing a takeout but I have sat at the nondescript location with basic tables. The food is the outstanding thing here. Amazing both as a roti or on rice. The portions are generous, the flavours strong and tasty. I highly recommend.

Ordered the curried goat today for the first time, it was delicious and I plan on trying the jerk chicken next!

Tried out this place for lunch yesterday. We ordered take out, but ended up eating at a bench close by because it smelled way too good to wait! The jerk chicken and macaroni pie was truly one of the BEST we ve ever had. 100% coming back, I m already craving to try their other dishes. Highly recommend!!!

I tried out their jerk chicken + mac and cheese, and didnt expect to find my new go to place for jerk. Ive been to a number of popular places around the GTA and this has to be the most slept on place for jerk chicken. Im glad I happened to be in the area and was craving it because otherwise I probably wouldnt have found this place. Definitely coming back to try the other menu items.

My fiancé and I were visiting this part of the city from York region and we were pleasantly surprised to find a Caribbean restaurant. The better surprise was how good the food was ! We had the curry goat and the jerk chicken. Both were great. However, that jerk chicken brought me back to my childhood. Needless to say we got some jerk to go after finishing our meals, Strongly recommend !

So... where do you start with this place? Firstly the food is off the charts! Its really hard these days to feel like you get value for your money with take out. The depth of flavour in the dishes is something you hear about in those TV cooking shows. If Guy Fieri came here - hed lose his mind. Honestly this place should be featured on TV. Its that good. For years Ive driven past this place, and have for the most part avoided that area of Younge street, mainly because of the parking. The parking for this unit is actually quite accessible, so its easy to stop and grab take out. With that said, after trying the food, I wouldnt care if this place was at the top of a mountain, Id still go! Food: My wife and I grabbed takeout on Wednesday night for dinner - I got the jerk chicken with rice, and my wife had the jerk chicken roti. BOTH were 10/10. The rice is fluffy and light, and when you look at the portion, youd think its too much rice at first. Then... next thing you know, youve finished all of it. The chicken is cooked perfectly, the marinade is clearly some kind of recipe that only lives in the head of Aneal that maybe only 1-2 other people in the world actually know. Its genuinely authentic. We both loved it so much, that we decided to go back the NEXT DAY! This time, we tried the shrimp roti, oxtail and rice, and also grabbed the mac and cheese pie with jerk chicken. Again - ALL 10/10. The mac and cheese --- OMMG. Service: Aneals service is solid. He was friendly, made recommendations, and informed us of the weekend special, which they seem to rotate weekly. Thats how you know food is the real passion. Ultimately - HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Disclaimer: This place does not mess around with spicy like most places do. Usually you ask for extra spicy, and its not even close. This is cultural spice with real flavours and marinade, not franks red hot. If you ask for extra spicy, it will be. We love it, but if you TRULY dont have a pallet for extra spicy - just get the regular level of spice. Just dont complain if you ask for spicy, and you cant handle it :) All in all - 20/10. Go now - you wont regret it!

food was tasty I choose medium heat and it was pretty hot. Pepper sauce was on the rice.

Aneal s Taste of the Islands is the best Caribbean spot in all of the GTA. I have tasted many restaurants and there is no close second. I have also traveled to Jamaica and can say for a fact that Aneals food is on the same level if not better. Aneal treats us like family every time we come in and the atmosphere Aneal provides with his food is like home. Would recommend 1000%. Please give a try and find out for yourself. Have been going here for 4 years.

Great place, awesome owner. Ordered jerk chicken with Mac cheese and stew chicken. Was talking about trying the oxtail next time we visit, and they gave a free cup of oxtails to try.

Welcoming service amazing Chicken was the best. Thank you

Ordered mixed jerk/bbq chicken with Mac and cheese. Best soul food I ve ever had hands down! Anneal himself cooks all the food since the place has opened up. The 4 cheese Mac was bursting with flavour on each bite, like no mac I ve had before. The best dish was the mango bbq chicken undoubtedly. The sauce used for it is like none other, the perfect blend of savoury and sweet as well as spice, and the tenderness/juiciness is seriously to die for. I came with a group of 4 and Anneal was extremely nice and pleasant to talk to, cracking jokes and giving recommendations. Overall, excellent experience and will surely visit again.

Best food I ever had

Went here with my mom, who s from Trinidad. She loved it. We met Aneal, super friendly guy, and they chatted about home. Thanks for the great food. We had curried chicken, and macaroni pie.

Tried out their goat roti and was very impressed. Best and most filling goat roti I have had in a while. Will be coming back

Rice was amazing! Very kind service!

Best food and great service.

Delicious food bursting with flavour. Make sure you try the oxtail soup! I wish I had more time to try everything on the menu! Aneal is very personable and you can tell he takes great pride in serving amazing food. Definitely coming back here!

Tried the jerk chicken, oxtail, and bbq chicken with mac and cheese. All 3 were delicious. The hot sauce is no joke!

First time eating here. I had the curry potato roti (spicy). I must say everything was really fresh and the spice level was good. The person taking my order was so humble. Ill be back for more! Vegetarian options: There are lots of different veggies options. Parking: I parked free at the back of the shop.

Some of the best jerk chicken I ve ever had, the roti is filling and delicious. Lots of meat!

Went for the chicken and the macaroni pie!!! The spicy was properly spicy - the nice man at the counter did not lie - I could feel the heat radiating out of my head, but could taste all the delicious flavors as well. My only regret is that we didnt get more food... I guess well just have to go back for the wild boar or catfish next! Parking: Limited parking in the area, but worth the walk if you park further out. There is the theater next door, but with events, Ill bet it gets super busy at times, so I wouldnt count on that lot.

Some of the best and juiciest chicken I ve ever had. Overall great experience.

Popped in for lunch and had a great time! Oxtail was so tender and delicious, and the rice and beans were so flavourfu. Big reccomendation for anyone in the area to check out!

The best! I have tried out every place around and Aneals is the most delicious, hands down. I always have a hard time deciding between the goat jerk, oxtail, etc so am happy when I have opportunities to host large groups and get to order everything! Thank you Aneal - youre a gem!

Great food and service. A real taste of the Caribbean! Food was well seasoned and very tasty. Gr8 ambiance. Will definitely be back Food

Very friendly, excellent food, prices are good.

This was our first time visiting Aneals so our party asked the server if the roti had pepper to which he replied we cook with pepper here so if you cant take the heat go to McDonalds. This response was disrespectful, unprofessional and uncalled for. The experience and food left much to be desired.

Very friendly place with delicious food! We tried the curried chicken roti and jerk chicken - great flavour and portion!

I live in Richmond Hill, and have been visiting Aneals restaurant since 2016. Since then our family have continued to order dinner as well as having them cater our family special events. Aneal as well as his wife Nisha have always welcomed us warmly and have taken special care to provide the best quality food. A few weeks, friday night we had a craving for curry shrimp and roti, and it was wonderful. If you feel like having some tasty Caribbean West Indian food, and you are near Richmond Hill, pay Aneal a visit. If you are closer to the Steeles west area, there is a second location, check it out. Nisha makes the Best Partha Roti I have ever tasted! This weekend we are having a few relatives over and will be hitting up Aneals for some curry and roti once again! Paul I

Drove past this place for years And my friend convinced me to stop in. So glad I did. Had the jerk chicken roti yesterday and it was so good. Fresh, great taste and so big it made 2 meals. Heard about the Mac and cheese so stopped in again today. Wow!!! BBQ chicken was so flavorful and tender and the Mac and cheese? Best Ive ever Had! Will definitely be going back on a regular. Portions are huge and food is amazing!

Very shocked with all the amazing reviews. The food is very disappointing. Firstly; portions are a rip off. Ordered a large oxtail stew, I couldnt imagine how little amount of meat a small would be. The meat was flavorless, only thing you taste is black pepper. Same with the rice; no sauce either. Youre paying $18 for a container of rice. Roti was almost all bread and no filling. Paranthas were flavorless too no salt tasted like raw dough. Half the food we could not eat it was that bad. Server was nice thats about it; unfortunately not a repeat spot for us

I found this place yesterday and was so blown away by the stewed chicken dinner that I went back today for the stewed boar roti. Superior food and exceptional service. Aneals just earned itself a new regular.

Visited Aneals for the first time and had a first in class experience...The food was phenomenal and authentic Trinidan food, which is very hard to find. The atmosphere was clean and music desirable. Management was incredible with checking in on us throughout our meal. Certainly give this place a 10/10!

This restaurant checks all of my boxes, amazing food, amazing atmosphere and such a wonderful owner. Aneal makes the best goat and oxtail I have even tried, the meat is so tender and juicy!! This is my go to spot to dine in.

I live in Richmond Hill near this fantastic place but Im not proud to admit Id passed Aneals many, many times with the intention of going in but wasnt until first this past Christmas then last Saturday that I ordered food. Aneal is a very friendly host, similar to chatting with a next door neighbor. Love the atmosphere of his restaurant. Its hip, modern and clean. His food is fresh and flavorful. Heres a tip: If youre going to order rotis, better call U-Haul to help you carry them. Theyre big, tasty, stuffed and heavy. Ill be back there soon enough.

The best oxtail and jerk in Ontario!!! I Breakfast lunch and dinner!!!!!

Aneals is my go to place for jerk and roti. It never fails to satisfy that craving. On top of the great food, Aneal is a stand up guy who actually takes the time to get to know his customers. Great food! Great guy! Definitely recommend it!

Exceptional and unique jerk chicken dish. Choose your spice level. Amazing customer service. I come from Los Angeles all the time and make sure to stop by Aneal s taste of the island.

Easily one of the best restaurants I ve been to. Quality is top notch and service is amazing as well. I constantly come back here and recommend this place for anyone looking to eat a good meal in Richmond Hill

I m thrilled to leave a review and express my satisfaction with Aneals catering service. His professionalism and commitment to meet my schedule, despite a major hiccup, are commendable. Not to mention the extra delicious treats he sent us were a surprise enjoyed by our guests. Aneals excellence in both service and cuisine truly sets him apart. I highly recommend Aneal s Taste of the Island!

Delicious curry chicken and stew chicken entrees with rice/ peas and coleslaw! Yum! Size small was generous!! We also had a complimentary taste of weekend special roast boar. Excellent taste of Caribbean flavours and charming and friendly chef who could not have been kinder for this birthday lunch. Could not fault anything about this little spot. A neighbourhood gem in Richmond Hill. Our first time but it won t be our last!

Best Oxtail and Jerk Chiken I have tasted so far in GTA. Its worth going back..

Great food here! We got their weekend specials (mild via recommendation with spicy on the side, which was great cuz it was definitely way too spicy). Good portions and good flavor! No tax for cash.

Their roti is amazing. The reviews are legit and I m glad I tried them out. A friendly warning, their spicy levels are mild > medium > hot > X hot. Medium is actually pretty spicy, I wished they added a low option as on DoorDash. Overall 5/5 will definitely come back for more

Have been many times. Always take out. Always superb. Friday specials fabulous. Price and portions great. Enjoy the authentic deliciousness.

I ordered small oxtail and small jerk chicken for my husband. Total was just over $40. For a meal that pricey, I wouldve expected a decent or acceptable amount of chicken and oxtail. The takeout container was filled with rice and a few small pieces of bony meat. I wish I took a pic of our meal but we were starving and just dug into it. It was tasty and flavourful, which is why I give it 2 stars.

Just Googled a Caribbean food place and followed the directions to this cozy, clean and friendly place in Downtown Richmond Hill. Tasty food and reasonable prices. Definitely will be back for more. Btw, the wild boar stew is amazing.

Tried it for the first time with my mom and it was so flavourful and delicious!

Aneal s is one of the best Caribbean places we ve tried in the city - the food was fresh, flavourful and the servings were extremely generous. The Mac&cheese and jerk chicken was the star of the show, and we enjoyed the meal so much that we added an order to go. The owner was personable, friendly and fairly warned us of the spice levels :) will be back often!

The roti and food here is 2nd to none. I always stop in when Im in the neighborhood.

Very tasty and big portions for the price. Friendly staff.

I have had Aneal s Mango BBQ Chicken with Mac and Cheese, as well as his Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Stew Chicken, Oxtail, and Wild Boar, either in a roti or with rice and peas, and can tell you that each meal has always been flavourful, hearty, and made with love. If you ve never swung by his restaurant, I strongly encourage you to do so and to try at least one of his dishes. And don t hesitate to engage with the man himself! Aneal is always friendly and fun to chat with.

Best caribeña good in Richmond Hil. Brings you back home , with their flavour My Friday spot .. Highly recommend.. Karla Vargas Food : 5/5

A serious hidden gem! I ve tried other competitors in the area, and nothing compares to Anneals. The Mac n Cheese is to die for and their fish is always on point. Don t sleep on them

Amazing food and service

Aneals Taste Of The Islands 10220 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B6 Roti Goat 10/10 A classic dish that Aneals does well. The roti is pillowy soft and the goat is nice and tender. I got the regular spice with hot sauce on the side. I always hope for more sauce and this place doesnt disappoint. The portion was perfect for what you get. Stew Boar 10/10 Dont be afraid of trying new things! The texture of the meat was not tough or dry at all - similar to beef brisket. And it came in a delicious curried sauce. If youre already getting a roti, definitely try it with rice and coleslaw. The rice is also well seasoned Between the great costumer service and the tasty food, I definitely recommend making a visit to Aneals.

First time going to this restaurant today. The service was amazing, a clean vibe & atmosphere and the food was CRAZY. Mac&cheese & BBQ highly recommend!

This place is a hidden gem! My fiancé and I loved the jerk chicken meal and Mac and Cheese combo as the taste was on point for both dishes and the portions were very generous! The owner was very welcoming and made us feel like home. We ll definitely come back again and 100% recommend it.

Best Caribbean food in the area by a long shot. I love the jerk chicken in particular, perfectly cooked and seasoned. On Fridays and Saturdays they also have the mac& cheese pie option instead of rice which is amazing!

Everything is 10/10 The food, the restaurant design, hospitality, everything Jerk Chicken was fall off the bone, rice and peas was delicious w some spice, coleslaw brought everything together Recommend this place to everyone coming back for that bbq chicken and mac n cheese on friday

most tender jerk chicken ive had! owner is always so warm and welcoming, this is my new go-to place!

Best Authentic Trini food around!

We came from the Richmond Hill theatre. They were patient as my friends didn t know which Caribbean food to try. They explained and the food was quick in time for our show. The workers were great a kind. As we ate either the manager or employee told us to go check out the new cupcake spot for desert. It was nice.

Delicious food and Anneal is wonderful! A gem in Richmond Hill!! Vegetarian options: Curried potato and chickpea roti is delicious! Food : 5/5 |

They have the best jerk chicken around and you should definitely try every weekend specials they have. It s worth it 1000%

Great food at a good price. Staff is friendly and warm as well.

Literally ordered 30min ago, just to rush to write this review. The food here is AMAZING! Falls right off the bone. Definitely will be back. Jerk chicken and Mac pie was chef kiss! Store owner was so kind too!

Amazing food!!!! The owner was very welcoming. The Jerk/BBQ chicken fell off the bone. Mac pie was amazing as well. Definitely going to be a regular.

Such a hidden gem in the middle of Richmond Hill. I stumbled upon this place with a chance google search. First visit and next time I visit town I will definitely stop again. Thx . I had the jerk chicken Roti.. Yummy!!!

Never noticed this place , but now I will not forget it! Amazing home style quality food. Jerk chicken was very authentic and delicious. Food : 5/5 |

First time trying this place, and I got food poisoning.