Tabanka - Caribbean restaurant in North Lauderdale - 1645 S State Rd 7, USA

Excellent food and personal attention. It was my first time there, and even though they were busy, they were nice and patient. They took the time to explain the food and choises. I WILL GO BACK FOR MORE . THANK YOU.

Such an amazing experience from the moment my family and I walked through the front door. Welcoming atmosphere, timely service, great prices, authentic and tasty food! Visited Tabanka from Washington, DC and this became the highlight of my trip to Florida! Will soon be back to visit with even more family and friends! Anna and the team made us feel like home!

My new favorite spot in Broward. I start off with the doubles which is just a burst of flavor from curry to sweet to spicy. I get the hottest one. Literally can't get anything like it elsewhere. I've gotten their roti platter of curry goat, curry potatoes and sweet potato which gave me great leftovers. Top it with their hot sauce and tamarind sauce and I'm in heaving. I love their selection of juices - limeade, mauby and I typically get a bottle of coconut water. They have some nice ice cream selection too Soursap, Rum & Raisin to end your meal or take home. Plus everything is reasonably priced and everyone is really nice. Love it here.

This was my tenth visit to this establishment. Each visit was to introduce the location to either a family, or a friend, visiting Florida, or a neighborhood or employee while running errands in the area. Because I reside in Miramar, I would have to take a road trip to get to this location. I have never entirely felt satisfied with the meals. It always missed something, in my opinion but I continued because the establishment seemed clean and I didn't mind adding something to the ingredient to zess it up. However, I've never had decent service, no acknowledgement while waiting to order. When it's finally your turn, they would continue filling other orders, which I don't mind but at least make the customer aware. Perhaps the employees are family member. On my last trip I picked up a large order for a family friend, and I placed an order for myself. Didn't mind driving again from Miramar since I was off work. I was quite ill for two days due to something in the food. I recommended doubles for breakfast yesterday morning as well, while we were running errands. As I walked in, i totally regretted my decision as I was greeted by a rude individual.

As a Trinidadian in South Florida, I always love finding restaurants that pay tribute to T&T in the best way possible. Tabanka does that! For my first visit last week, I didn't know what to expect but was very pleasantly surprised. It feels so homey when you walk in, the music was lively, staff were very welcoming. We bought doubles (with goat meat) and aloo pies, and they were all delicious!! The doubles were prepared right in front of us, and was washed down with a cold red solo!! I definitely recommend this restaurant... great food and a very cozy, homey atmosphere!

This was my first time at this establishment but it will not be my last. Nice vibe, good service and most importantly good food . 😊

A little piece of Trinidad in FL. Came here for the doubles on a Friday and the shark & bake on a Saturday. Food is incredible. Amazing place and the service is wonderful. We’ll see you again soon Tabanka!!

There are few places that make you feel like you're in another country. There are fewer that make you feel like you've been transported in time. And even fewer that can do both. Welcome to Tabanka - a Trini Kitchen, a place that does both amazingly well. Tabanca in Trini slang, means a deep feeling of longing, loss, and sadness, usually associated with the end of relationships, but as the Mighty Trini taught us, it can also apply to food. And Tabanka looks to fill that void in the hearts of many Trinis, by taking them on a nostalgic trip down memory lane to a simpler time. This experience is by no means reserved for people from Trinidad and Tobago, as the food, the service, and the ambiance are sure to appeal to people from all cultures and backgrounds. We went for breakfast, shortly after they opened on Sunday, which was extremely lucky for us because they filled up like a bake and shark at Maracas, which they also have on the menu. We ordered doubles (fried dough filled with curried garbanzo beans) and alloo pies (dough pies filled with seasoned potato and curried channa aka garbanzo beans). We also ordered roti to go as well for later. The doubles area was set up like a vendor you would see on the side of the road in Trinidad. And the food was hot, delicious, and well made. The ambiance reminded you a of small corner shop, with all the snacks, crunchy, sweet, sour, salty, and tart in so many different ways, which were prevalent everywhere growing up. The barra (fried dough for the doubles) was light and fluffy and the channa was well seasoned. They have flavorful and hot pepper sauce that you can add separately. The roti was light, not greasy, and filled with split peas. The bhaji (spinach) was smooth and flavorful, with hints of coconut milk. And the pumpkin was cooked to perfection. The place is decorated with corrugated aluminum, commonly used for roofing in Trinidad, making rainy nights heavenly for sleeping. The lighting is reminiscent of pitch oil torches. So while not romantic, it definitely changes the mood. And the stereo plays Soca, Calypso, Chutney, and the like, creating a festive atmosphere. I can't go in to a full cultural breakdown of Trinidad's history and culinary greatness and uniqueness as compared with the rest of the Caribbean and the world, but maybe one day we will meet up at Tabanka, and I can explain it all. Tabanka took me back to being home in so many ways. I truly appreciate having this as an option now. Whatever you're in the mood for or if you're feeling a little adventurous and want to step outside your comfort zone, you should check out Tabanka for some great Trinidadian cuisine and old school vibes. You can thank me later.