Bake And Shark Is Trinidad And Tobago's Most Iconic Fast-Food Sandwich | Superlatives

Bake and Shark is Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic fast-food sandwich. It was popularized as a beach food on Maracas Bay, a beach in Trinidad, by Richard’s Bake and Shark. Now, the sandwich can be found all over the dual-island nation. Trinidadian fashion blogger Kamara Williams took producer Doyinsola Oladipo to try bake and shark for the first time at Trinciti Roti Shop and Restaurant in Queens, New York.
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Bake And Shark Is Trinidad And Tobago's Most Iconic Fast-Food Sandwich

[@4x4Productionz]

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[@GameplayerSolCley]

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Trinis where you at🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

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[@vandanab4893]

Look meh here 😁😁😁😁

[@VannieEats]

The sandwich looks so good! I wish I can try it 😍

[@what9352]

I live in trinidad and it does taste bosss

[@fulichak6499]

Its the perfect ration of soft and crispy!

[@GameplayerSolCley]

so what are you good for, it have nothing special in it, dint you see? just make it lol.

[@xeniadiaz4677]

I just ate this for the first time Sunday and it was a life changing experience. I’m losing my mind wanting more but have to wait till Friday because it’s only available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I would need more hot sauce next time but it truly was the best sandwich I ever ate. I’ll need two also. So good!

[@avibhagan]

Bourdain (RIP) also said it was the best sandwich he ever ate !

[@razigibran3497]

I thought the shark in "bake and shark" is just a fun name, did not thought that it was actual shark

[@goodputin4324]

No shit Sherlock

[@gitanp]

same

[@yoaiin4189]

its not Shark

[@jelinthemix]

It depends on where you get it because some places in T&T use catfish which is similar in texture.

[@vneomie]

It’s shark!

[@chedickenson3465]

Did she say the bake and shark in that restaurant is better than in Trinidad and Tobago? As a trini born and raised here I feel slightly offended😂🇹🇹. But I am glad the restaurant is receiving recognition👏🏾

[@Tyy74]

She dunce up lol

[@Kelly-qc2ge]

Only Trini restaurant I trust. Literally everything is delicious 🇹🇹❤️❤️❤️

[@chaddy5l905]

Ent🇹🇹lmaoo

[@FJX716]

Ever since I first learned about this watching Bizarre foods with Andrew Zimmern, I have wanted to try this sandwich

[@crissysweet1959]

So happy that FOOD INSIDER did this ♥️🇹🇹

[@MyDNAAStory]

That sandwich is so iconic and traditional! Tastes amazing! 🥪🥪

[@temlee7865]

Yeah tell me about it man! By the way your DNA 🧬🧬🧬 Videos are awesome bro

[@mrladnek5858]

Love from a Trinibagonian in London, England.

[@Jenfro7]

That looks insanely good!

[@JulesSunshine]

Oh... ok, it’s actual shark 🦈. I thought it was just a fun catchy name

[@jelinthemix]

Bake and Shark is an absolute favorite. Gotta large up the Trinciti family in Queens, they do a great job. Definitely have to go to T&T 🇹🇹 to get the real thing as well.

[@Ivory540]

Glad they reviewed something from my country .

[@FingeringThings]

That looks absolutely mouthwatering

[@minke9246]

yeah it has 9999999kg of methylmercury

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Love Caribbean cuisine, you certainly feel like you’ve transported to the beach the moment you take a bite

[@MsKewi-NYC]

Can you guys show top Guyanese restaurants in NYC when it's safe again? I missed the one in the BX on White Plains Rd when I lived there . It's hard to find in VA now the good food of NYC so I watch with joy your experiences. Love the work for these videos keep it up. 😋👍🏾😀👍🏾🙋🏾‍♀️❤

[@mayena]

There is a few in New York City I can mention. Linda's Restaurant & Bakery - East Flabush, Brooklyn, Pam's Bakery & Cake Decorating - East Flatbush, Brooklyn, Sybil's Bakery and Restaurant - Richmond Hill, Queens.

[@eyelandgal]

Ever since I learned about this a few years ago I've been wanting to try it so bad.

[@venom5809]

This whole video had me wondering why no one has made a bacon and shark sandwich yet? 🤔

[@enderredacted112]

The sharks that are used for food are endangered.

[@762mm7]

Because a lot of cultures such as rastafarians in the Caribbean consider the pig to be a filthy animal inappropriate for human consumption

[@kevinbaboolal4225]

Say no more. Im from trinidad and im gonna d9 this

[@jadecummings8093]

Hey, That's from my homeland Trinidad and Tobago! Bake and shark is the best food that you'll love to try it for sure. I'll enjoy it and it's tastes so good! 😊

[@jadecummings8093]

Any questions about this dish, I would love to answer the question from you.

[@rnbnart]

I love that place. Used to go every other weekend when I lived in Queens.

[@jas6838]

The ladies are really pretty 🙋🏾‍♀️😊

[@TITOjakey]

I get so excited about new food discoveries. This spot is a hike for me, but I am determined to get here.

[@kenramdharry6238]

"Most iconic"?? Better ask a Trini first...! Many will say "Doubles"...

[@xev1435]

"bake and shark" is not available all over Trinidad, mostly in a few places. the Iconic street food of Trinidad, is without a doubt, doubles: an indian dish from an indian immigrant whose family is still a big part of the industry. Doubles is really, literally, everywhere in the country. Not bake and shark, which is mostly famous via maracas beach

[@Burn143]

You'd be surprised, nowadays bake and shark is much more abundant in Trinidad aside from just Maracas Beach. Glad you mentioned doubles though, one of the most popular, iconic, and representative street foods of Trinidad (alongside roti).

[@brenda_mart]

For some reason, I thought that the tittle said "baby shark..."😂

[@thatbobusguy]

Thank you for posting this! I was thinking about this spot a couple weeks ago and could not remember the name or where it was! First saw it on Bizarre Foods and had put it on my bucket list! And after watching this, I was not aware there was one in the states! An easy attempt now on my list😎

[@vandanab4893]

Ohh and my girl drinking a Shandy Sorrel! Perfect 😁😁

[@jelinthemix]

I saw that too. A real VIP

[@M2a3i]

Yes!! Can’t wait to try this- good job ladies!

[@cornerstone3287]

I jst loved their accent 😍

[@metalheadblues]

Probably one of the best thing Trinidad has

[@mikematthew4915]

Hey, ever seen a girl that's ethnicly got white black chinese indian and latino,their plentiful in trinidad or mix any of the above races u'll definitely c the world in our people

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[@kaityp2006]

Oh my god yesss fellow Trinidadian here😘😭🥺❤ actually I'm currently in Trinidad lol😂💙

[@dillonr7372]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@leahchattergoon5086]

Sameeee

[@the_roman_hammerferouziv5347]

Okay... I'm gonna tell you guys right now, no disrespect to Trinciti, but the original maracas bake n shark on the beach... is THE bomb

[@th4fl4sh4]

Dammit, I wish we had this in my city. This looks so good. What kind of shark is used?

[@fulichak6499]

Um, in Trinidad here I think baby great whites are used

[@vokso11]

tried it few days ago . AMAZING !

[@itsjustvicky2534]

love from India

[@Largepro21]

much love to 🇹🇹 from 🇲🇽 almost looks like a torta haha

[@trini2DBone134]

love Mexico too ❤😊

[@kaityp2006]

You guys should totally come to Trinidad to do some food interviews

[@yumyumboy]

WOW~ Sandwich looks really delicious

[@TheaBabyGirl19]

When you’re stuck at home cuz of quarantine and have to watch this to get your fix....😭

[@lisalynch2349]

Yaaaas Famalay 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@candacys6168]

Great job Insider!!!

[@yellowflower2067]

What type of shark? I don’t think they are eating a non plenteous shark, and I think it’s ok to eat it, but on the other hand I mean, some are on the endangered or almost endangered species list. They clean up the oceans and keep the already fragile eco system in tact, so I’m just wondering what type they are eating. 😄

[@JesusSucksUrDick]

By the looks of it... they prolly use dogfish. It is the only type of shark that is sustainable (that i know of) and they're freaking everywhere! If you been fishing in Florida, u wont be getting anything BUT Dogfish ..most of the time Considered to be trash fish (but thats damn good) most people dont bother eating it, and fishermen sell them by the pennies ..

[@Skychael]

@@JesusSucksUrDick According to a quick google search, spiny dogfish (the first result when looking for "dogfish") is considered a threatened species. To quote wikipedia: "Once the most abundant shark species in the world, populations of Squalus acanthias have declined significantly. They are classified in the IUCN Red List of threatened species as Vulnerable globally and Critically endangered in the Northeast Atlantic, meaning stocks around Europe have decreased by at least 95%." From the Florida Wildlife Conservation - Division of Marine Fisheries "Florida Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations": "It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell or exchange the following species: ......Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark....." From my brief google search the only commercially fished shark classified as "Least Concern" is the Gummy Shark from Australia.

[@froggleggers1805]

@@Skychael Get multiple sources, bias is out there. NOAA has a mandate to report these things, and the data is legit. The following species are currently listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act: Argentine angelshark. Common angelshark. Sawback angelshark. Smoothback angelshark. Spiny angelshark. Brazilian guitarfish. Dwarf sawfish. Green sawfish. Largetooth sawfish. Narrow sawfish. Smalltooth sawfish (U.S. and non-U.S. portion of range). Daggernose shark. Scalloped hammerhead shark (Eastern Atlantic). Scalloped hammerhead shark (Eastern Pacific). Striped smoothhound shark. The following species are currently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act: Blackfin guitarfish. Common guitarfish. Narrownose smoothhound shark. Scalloped hammerhead shark (Central and Southwest Atlantic). Scalloped hammerhead shark (Indo-West Pacific). www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/international-affairs/shark-conservation

[@froggleggers1805]

I've fished salt water from Alaska to Florida all my life, and I'm almost 60, what you catch is "mostly" determined by the bait and manner of fishing that you do. Sharks? Well they are pretty much everywhere all over the world. Now the stocks that are being overfished are those caught on unregulated long liners past the Economic Exclusion zone about 200 miles off the shore of the US and other countries that do not enforce their EEZ. The US has strick catch limits unlike many of the other countries in the world with few exception.

[@fulichak6499]

In Trinidad, it's not really clear what sharks they use, but sharks are like .....really abundant here, they always sell it in the market and it sells like hot cakes

[@Kia.yorke.]

Where my trini and tobago people at🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🥳

[@dajurniesofar4362]

Trinicity. Know it and love it.

[@ashmybeloved555]

God i love this channel

[@lukenancoo4295]

The sandwich is as amazing as it sounds

[@charlietellez8234]

I would like to try bake and 🦈. Looks tasty!🤤

[@hamanlalman7240]

Best roti shop in queens 💯

[@Dat.Nick3]

They do delivery guys just Uber eats it on the weekend because it gets crazy in there if you really wana try it but it won’t be as fresh and crispy since your gunna wait an hour for delivery due to demand

[@pascalcalixte1583]

Never ate shark before. First time for everything. Glad I live in queens

[@chrisfeleciano-ws1ze]

MAn that looks freaking yummy!!!!

[@CassieJazz96]

I love bake so much 😫😫😫😫 In Guyanese culture we love bake and salfish

[@priyankaprasad3813]

They really combine many countries flavour in one

[@CassieJazz96]

I love the hair ladies😍💕😊

[@lakersin556]

I need to get with my ppl outside of these states... I've been missing out for far too long.

[@foxxycleopatra615]

Shark and bake is SOOO GOOOD. I may be half trini but I’m not even biased. It’s delicious!

[@dillonr7372]

you guys should also do doubless🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@blue1991dbes]

In Trinidad yeah

[@beyourself2444]

Please don’t, bake and shark is so much better

[@karachifoodsreviews1502]

Wow amazing

[@jeromef.5489]

Miss my trini food

[@Youknowmeozone]

Wow

[@rebekahlopez4458]

I like bake and shark with lettuce and tomato on a bun how much it cost now in Trinidad and Tobago? answer the question please people

[@crankcall2u]

Im mexican and god that looks so good

[@sandalphoncpu]

Environmentalists: IMmA aBOut tO ENd THis ResTuranTS EnTIRE CaREer

[@michaeltschuertz]

question is which shark...

[@Mallowite]

@@michaeltschuertz its a Blacktip shark and they are close to being endangered, but then again prove me wrong

[@michaeltschuertz]

@@Mallowite ah okay. Thanks for the Info.

[@nivoo5korin120]

There are so little sharks in the world that they might extinct in a few years and I see this😢

[@zafir5217]

Agreed!

[@rvv1409]

You know there are different species of sharks right?

[@nivoo5korin120]

@@rvv1409 yes

[@ashleybissoon4448]

it’s not actually shark meat it’s a type of fish

[@chaddy5l905]

2:41 Gal Yh dotish how now jus how it go taste bettah da eh tel mi Yh dumm stops🙄🙄🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@malekbaptiste8976]

No if tastes better in Trinidad

[@30thtm78]

My country 🛐

[@santolify]

Gawd, I so want to try this!

[@alexdronesandvlogs167]

I’m not from trini but I’m from 🇦🇬

[@karlf1507]

Damn bro anyone asked?

[@gabrielsamaroo6691]

I'm from Trinidad and it's good

[@moniqueroman7704]

The best roti shop in New York

[@ffs1351]

Nah man trinidad bake and shark better but i went their and it was really good

[@fellspoint9364]

Viva la T and T!!!

[@makeellaleben1858]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹😌

[@Nigel_DeLaVega]

Ummm.... Who in the blue hell tell you that's the most popular food in Trinidad..... Wrong info ppl... While bake and shark is part of Trini good scene.... Doubles is the #1 street food in the country.... Breakfast lunch and dinner, snack or appetizer, can be found almost anyway in Trinidad you go Bake and shark is popular in Maracas beach although there are places it can be found besides Maracas it's not as popular or easily found as doubles

[@lona234]

They said most popular sandwich not food

[@Nigel_DeLaVega]

@@lona234 Still isn't the most popular.. at Maracas beach sure... And Maracas beach is a small part of Trinidad..... Doubles.... All the way

[@lona234]

@@Nigel_DeLaVega true

[@pragatnaik]

So good to see Yo Yo Honey Singh doing at the start of the video.

[@Poonamsmartkitchen]

Very nice 👌

[@Sonny1065LV]

We need this in the US 😳

[@simplelife9702]

this shop is in new york

[@painalmighty1017]

Cap it doesn't taste better than trinidad own

[@chillinatmach35]

when you watch and get hungry but have no food bye you

[@Chris-eo1bp]

You know we just got boring shit. You can prob get a glass of milk put some sugar in it lmao

[@navjotsidhu331]

Trinciti is the best roti shop in queens hands down. Till this day they have. A huge line

[@Shine_Story]

It’s so amazing. good👍

[@sdarms111doug9]

That looks real good...yeah...

[@bentcn8511]

What kind of shark were they using? Is it sustainably caught?

[@EliteSports24]

It’s legal to eat shark?

[@akelgoverner2859]

Yes

[@delishme2]

Shark is the top apex preditor, it consumes every kind of fish and all the mercury they have, as such is filled with super high mercury content.... I mean it looks super tasty, 100 %, but eating that all the time ?? But I guess they are New Yorkers and sucking on exhaust fumes every day too, so why not add some more heavy metals, I guess life has to have joyful moments too....

[@alieninthecaribbean]

You are thinking of large sharks like Bull, Reef, and Great Whites. That's not the species of shark used in this sandwich.

[@stillirise7813]

Stay in your house the real world is to dangerous. Stay in doors

[@partycity1113]

Dude in Trinidad and Tobago nobody eat this everyday this is what we eat on the beach ⛱️

[@monicdavis6150]

I wish I had some right now.

[@PrimeGaming10]

I am reporting this channel for torture 😭 Just kidding love your videos 😉 You made me hungry btw

[@fionaclacken2024]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@movieshortssociety]

Hello foxy ladies 🤗

[@skygabe22]

What kind of shark do they use.

[@rawhenrnh]

Hammerhead

[@user-lo2sf7xi9w]

It looks nice on all but they killing sharks 😭😭

[@kaityp2006]

Ikik but it kinda worth it tho🥺👉👈

[@user-lo2sf7xi9w]

B-but the sharks life !

[@trini2DBone134]

So?

[@pritimaya9566]

Mouthwatering

[@ekathe85]

I have a two word review for this

[@THEPINOLEPROJECT]

Wow yummy 🤗 gotta head to queens

[@destinybedoya8868]

queens

[@samod7550]

Aren't almost all sharks now endangered?

[@berfunkle4588]

People complaining about the eating of shark. I'm not going to cry over a shark, sorry, and besides it could be something sustainable and abundant like dogfish. Don't readily assume someone caught a great white and made this dish with it.

[@trini2DBone134]

And they're probably hypocrites who still go to McDonald's to eat chicken 😂