West INDIAN FOOD TOUR!! Trini and Guyanese Food in Orlando, Florida!!

🧳 JON: / djjonjat
🇹🇹 SINGH’S: / singhsrotishopfl
🇬🇾 LEGENDS: / legendsrestolounge
🇬🇾 BAKEWELL: / bakewellsfoodcourt
During my quick road trip to Orlando, I hit up a several Caribbean spots since I was craving the food after my trip to Trinidad and Tobago! Come with me on my West Indian food tour, where I try Trini and Guyanese food!
Joining me was my friend Jon, a.k.a. DJ Jon Jat, who would be taking me to have West Indian food at spots all over the city!
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We started at Singh’s, a Trinidadian spot where we’d get to have some doubles and aloo pies! In the back, we met Angie, who showed us the cooks frying baras, curry for boneless chicken, and more!
After adding the chicken and chadon beni, it cooks for 30 minutes. Elsewhere, they were filling, rolling out, and grilling dal puri. I tried to do one myself!
They have tons of options: mac & cheese, Trini chow mein, jerk chicken, baked chicken, peas and rice, chana, dal, lo mein, egg balls, bacalao, beef curry, oxtail, curry chicken, curry shrimp, pulao, aloo pie, and more. It was a fusion of Indian, Chinese, and Caribbean cultures!
The doubles had a fluffy bara and sweet tamarind. Adding pepper sauce added a ton of spice! Jon’s aloo pie with beef. My aloo pie only contained chana, and adding tamarind made it sweet and savory!
I had a refreshing banana solo with it. Next, the dal puri was great with the shrimp curry. The oxtail was so tender it fell apart. It was great to mix everything together! The flavors and textures were unreal!
Next, we drove 10 minutes to Legends Resto & Lounge for some Chinese and Guyanese food. In the back, they showed us how they make their pineapple fried rice with shrimp and pork, lamb fried rice, lo mein, pepper lamb, pepper shrimp, and roast pork!
The roast pork and the sauce took me right back to my time in China. It was sweet and tangy! Meanwhile, the flavors of the pineapple had permeated the pineapple fried rice. It was too good!
The pepper shrimp were also massive and juicy. The pepper lamb was saucy and almost like the pork in terms of flavor, and the flavors in the lo mein blew me away.
I’d never seen lamb fried rice in my life, but it was unreal. It was so unique. I loved the short grain rice, the sauce, and the peppers. It wasn’t very spicy, but the sauce was very glazy. The fried rice dishes here were unbelievable!
Next, we drove back toward Singh’s to Bakewell Food Court, a Guyanese bakery that sells plait bread, sweets, tamarind balls, sugar cakes, and more.
There, Steve told us that it’s a food court concept and sells everything you could possibly want, from pizza and chicken to curries to sweets and breads!
We ordered a cassava pone and a salara. The cassava pone was a cassava cake, while the salara looked like a fluffy, sticky cake with sugar syrup on the outside and coconut on the inside.
The salara was layered and super sweet! It was like a coconut cinnamon roll, but with coconut. The cassava pone wasn’t as sweet, but was more like a banana bread. It would have been great with some ice cream on top!
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[@rananjerry6268]

David’s life has never been the same since he tried Doubles ..... This man will be eating doubles in his sleep 🤣🤣🤣

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Lol I will make the bigger and tiniest doubles

[@nicolesauces30]

Lol yes I have to agree

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸 I make my own, I tell you no lie my buddies show up within the hour lol 😂 It’s delicious 😋

[@sparkywilliams103]

Oh yes LOL 4 real

[@crabmusic1]

You know it he probably sleep walks

[@LosAngeles333]

You're an ambassador for humanity! United by food, culture and heart. Thank you for restoring my faith in the essential joys of life.

[@amandalatchman890]

David, you are such a respectful and kind person. Your enthusiasm and delight in trying the foods of different cuisines is heartwarming. 🥰

[@farah4983]

I love seeing our culture being shared! Nothing like west Indian food ❤️

[@1845May]

David thanks for showcasing West Indian food❤️the doubles was a winner !!!Chef Chris did an excellent job ❤️cooking Guyanese food a melting pot of African ,Indian ,Spanish,Amerindian Chinese food.👍

[@djoy1972]

Trini food is full of flavor and delicious !!

[@nigelboodhansingh6854]

I might seem bias cause I'm trini but I feel like David can't get enough Trinidadian food...enjoy bro

[@crystalsylvester4643]

David you have me hooked watching your videos Lol. Once again you never fail when highlighting the diversification of the Caribbean cultures and its influence on our cuisine. Well done.

[@JR-lg2xe]

David! you are simply the best when to comes to food blogging. I follow Mark and Trevor , but you sir are an absolute gem with it comes to loving what you eat. I am a trini living in Florida and" maan! you killin it with our cuisine". I have introduced your videos to a few of my family and friends who started following you now. Let me know when you open your restaurant in Miami please.

[@isisheggs8065]

Food looks so delicious and I love the different cultures really really really nice sharing

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Always! Thank you for watching ♥️

[@nigelfrancois8777]

I think David is hooked on doubles since that Trini visit 😆

[@camecex]

Clearly

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes I am!!!!

[@anjoferguson3717]

@@Davidsbeenhere told you we will make a trini out of you

[@nadiraazz]

I like how he gets "excited" for doubles all the time...any time of the day

[@camecex]

It has become obvious that David is hooked on Trini food and needs to acquire an T&T identification card and a HDC house

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Why not? 🥰

[@joyannpavy5711]

😂 fr

[@nalinimaraj875]

Hahahaha

[@jedbrown7646]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@camecex]

@@Davidsbeenhere 🤣🤣

[@dianepersaud8348]

That Salara..the red coconut roll..looks to die for. Loved it so much growing up in Guyana.

[@thefamilymealgaming]

It's nice seeing the rest of my west indies family get some love 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@karenthomas6233]

Wow wow David u hooking up people with our Trini food thank u so much our food needs to be recognized we are so small but food if delish everything looks so so good also Guyanese food looks really good boy u need to be payed weee after u leave a restaurant their rating sky rocket

[@sherryramsammy7130]

Wow! Chef Chris is just amazing. I've been cooking for forty years but I'm just impressed with the way this Chef cooks.👍

[@weekendvibes365]

Doubles looks amazing, David these mix culture mix combo cant go wrong. I love it. Greetings from St Maarten.

[@karminiparsan9256]

I thought if I watched your video later in the day then I wouldn't get hungry. Nope did not work😄 that Guyanese chinese food looked phenomenol!! Have fun in Guyana David..be safe

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Just landed in Guyana and we are doing Guyanese Chinese food very soon!!!!!

[@triconcert]

Nothing like Trinidad food. Unique in all the world.

[@SigmaHailey]

Whether African Indian or Chinese or other Trini based foods our mixture makes it taste different from anywhere in the World.

[@Robertius926]

Another winner! Every option looks really good even from 3000 miles away (SoCal). And of course your enthusiasm is a great way for us to start the day!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Thank you Robert!! Appreciate you 👍👍👍👍

[@varshamaharaj1107]

Haha I can hear bits and pieces of a Trini accent from David! Love it

[@karenthomas6233]

Even our people infused in the Caribbean look at that that East Indian chef was ah boss on that wok big up yuh self Chris

[@breh7661]

I lovee how she cooked everything fresh definitely will be going here

[@kapildeendyal7460]

David our Caribbean dishes is the best 👌 👍 buddy 🇬🇾 🇨🇦 🍻 enjoyed watching this vlog men I'm feeling so so freaking hungry

[@reeneljoseph]

Thank you David 🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@mariebudhu3060]

David, are you sure there's no "indian" in your DNA? 😁 love how you embrace the culture from every country. It's true, once your taste buds are introduced to hot sauce, everything is bland without it. I admire how you experience this culture in It's true form. Your videos are truly enjoyable. Can't wait to see your videos from my birthplace, Guyana. I'm sure you will have a memorable experience.

[@susieboodoo8464]

The Chinese food looked delicious! I am going to Orlando soon I will be sure to check this place out. Thanks David

[@Davidsbeenhere]

You have too!

[@susieboodoo8464]

You made me dribble watching you eat that delicious food

[@evelyneramasami2538]

I love your Series.. Thank you for representing us...

[@outragedlyrics]

Singh's doubles definitely looks different from the one's from Trinidad. The chickpeas looks more chunkier and the bara looks more bigger.

[@JudyT868]

True. The chick peas (channa) in Trinidad is thinner in consistency. It looks tasty though.

[@bestress04]

Yes. It's probably what's available in the US wholesale. In Trinidad, we use the smaller one for doubles even though the bigger chickpeas is also available readily.

[@sandybeaches9952]

Another awesome video from David I love how you love our food

[@dyaanmohammed8970]

Caribbean food is so unique and delicious

[@lisas.1681]

Amazing food 😍 - looks like you’re getting ready for Guyana 🇬🇾.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

I just landed in Guyana!!! Check it out on IG :)

[@lisas.1681]

@@Davidsbeenhere love your personality, show and content. I’m hoping you get showered with true Guyanese hospitality and love your experience in beautiful Guyana 🇬🇾

[@saucywow8587]

Doubles is life once you experience the fabulous, deliciousness 😋 you are hooked for life. It's great for breakfast, lunch or dinner including having it for a snack. 🥰🥰🥰

[@SigmaHailey]

David .....Wow you made a good dhalpuri soft,silky .. nice. Yes West Indian foods are the best. Enjoyed this video, Thanks as always stay safe.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

I just landed in Guyana! Follow along on IG!!!

[@SigmaHailey]

@@Davidsbeenhere Okay Thanks.

[@terencelim2801]

I 💛 the fried rice and lo mein by Legends as I am Chinese. Good meal David.

[@Trini_Skunt-Troll]

No, it’s not…I have tried a few times when in NYC (by a Guyanese residence not a restaurant) and it was some nauseating stuff 🤢

[@nandaniebridgemohan4063]

All food look tasty. I love my Trini fusion food.

[@Geraldine001]

Doubles are my absolute favorite! You two are making me so hungry for some good Carribean food! 🥲

[@janesevirgil9457]

David ypu're now officially a trini...😄😄😄❤❤❤❤

[@nilo7727]

Nice David good food all around look at you David making dhalpouri like a pro you have to open Davids' Doubles in Miami!!👌😎😋

[@Amber8137]

I think David still hook on doubles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🇹🇹

[@nicholasgeorge1883]

but david you explaining the process better than the host or owner lol. trini to the bone.

[@annmariemccoon]

Very nice I know all over there and the people there as well 💕 enjoy David 💕

[@Travelwithchris]

Ufff Indian food is nothing to play with! That looks fire! 💪🏻

[@karenthomas6233]

U add how much heat u could take with peppersauce but it is delish u must visit trinidad food is great and there is a wide variety for u to choose from

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Thank you bro! Always amazing! Hope you are doing really well these days too man. Definitely hope you get some of that delicious Indian food too my friend!

[@BrookeLynn-sr6vy]

Like they beat David wit a bilna 😂 he cant stop eating doubles

[@OurPerez]

Geesh EVERYTHING LOOKS AMAZING 🥰

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Everything looks great 👍😁Thanks for sharing 😁✌

[@ryanlewis3360]

David are you following us lol My wife and I just left trini 3 weeks ago and we're in orlando. We checked out some of the places you visited in trini. Singhs is also our go to for some trini food ! Can't wait to see what you find much love

[@yonariapamphile4154]

David I would like to interject that Trini breakfast is basically fried bakes, roast bake, or Sada, salt fish buljol is the main dish. The doubles and pies is a street food you can purchase for breakfast on the go. Lunch is … Calaloo, Coo Coo, stew fish, crab dumplings and Pelau.

[@indramattow230]

Hello gnite David how are you how come you didn't post your guyana trip

[@2075vj]

Yes, your friend is very handsome! David I lost weight over the pandemic I’ve been trying to put it back on. You have been helping me build my appetite and gain a few pounds back that I needed. Keep up the good work and as usual thanks for sharing

[@Davidsbeenhere]

wow that is amazing! Thank you so much ;) keep eating!!!

[@2075vj]

@@Davidsbeenhere for sure!

[@yvonnemorris7306]

David love ❤ your shows

[@tina2737]

Isn’t doubles one of the best things you’ve ever eaten

[@Davidsbeenhere]

100% :)))))

[@divyeshchauhan8491]

love from India

[@antonioreis7909]

David keep the 🔥🔥 video's coming 🇹🇹👍 We hooked on you like you hooked on doubles 😂🇹🇹lol

[@Davidsbeenhere]

i love Doubles!!!!~

[@crystalsylvester4643]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol

[@satiesankar7280]

Waiting patiently for you david to have your own west indian food truck or restaurant in Miami. IT'S going to be a huge hit..🙏❤

[@BeingRocky]

I see you went to all my favorite spots bro, we live in Orlando, good food, love your channel

[@tomashoffmann8963]

another great introduction to West Indian Food!!

[@nalinimaraj875]

West Indian food definitely is the tastiest. As a Trinidadian now living in Canada, I couldnt get good trini food here unless I cook it myself ( but where's the fun in that) I'll never make a bad comment on someone who's not trini making trini food...a new place opened up in kitchener Ontario..Madhu's caribbean cuisine.. doubles and Roti...these people are from India and if I say the thing real best ....it's damn good! The chutneys, doubles, aloo pies, buss up shut and dhalpuri. The curries needs work not like true west Indian curry however I'm sure they will get there very soon. Each island has their own spin on west Indian favourites. And singhs looking real legit ...hope to try it someday!

[@Aduninyc]

David hi, lol you’re litterally a doubles head 💕 it’s tradition when we touch down from airports that’s the first street food we buy and head to our families homes and present them to everyone 🙏🥰

[@charliejacquii3288]

David you are a Trini adopted and I giving you the Stamp of approval....loved how you showed your Trini dialect.... There is a restaurant in Queens NY the same way.... Love 💕 love love your channel

[@sachacombs7400]

I'm telling you right now, there's nothing tastier than west Indian trini/Guyanese cuisine

[@ericamour8368]

Are you a Trini.

[@zaragray6199]

Lol .......really now

[@lolitadanylchuk463]

David, everything looks so yummy.

[@WalkWithRooha]

indian food is best every where 😋😋😋😋

[@brendamaharaj4912]

Another great video David i enjoy seeing you eat .WHY dont you open a shop in Miami and get some Trinis to come and work for you im willing❤❤❤🙏🙏

[@therebelboss4344]

Made curry chicken wrong. Believe me I live in trinidad. The chicken needs to be season with d curry and seasoning, and fried with d curry that burnt a little in the oil you can also put d seasoning to fry with d curry and oil before putting d chicken , keep turning a little until the fresh water from the chicken evaporate n the chicken starts to stick then you add water n cover

[@unlimitedera2437]

Guyana has the best spices and the food is always amazing full of flavor ain’t nothing like gt food 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@aniketmohan77]

You definitely need to open up a West Indian restaurant after your Indian restaurant is up and running 😀

[@andrearosezanna]

David u share the same love for doubles that I do 😋😋😋

[@jelinthemix]

You are with good people too. DJ Jonjat is meh boy whenever I DJ in Orlando. Glad you got a chance to meet him and enjoy some good food.

[@steventahal1899]

I just can't wait any longer for your guyanese vlogs

[@theprofessorisback]

come to mauritius(situated in the indian ocean) my man come check our food tradition ... nice video and content you made....

[@lizabetx483]

David, You looked at the array of food -5:34 ,and you only spoke about Indian and Chinese cuisine. Caramelized brown stews, Buljol and Pelau, Rice and beans are all Afro-Creole dishes but this is never mentioned. I am Trinidadian of multi racial ancestry and I am proud and thankful for all the cultures that contribute to our cuisine heritage.

[@SexyBeautifulBabe]

Most of the world is aware the Caribbean has African, native, and European influences .. but most of the world is unaware of the rich ,diverse Asian culture of the southern half of the Caribbean.. It’s awesome that someone foreign is finally highlighting this .. what wrong with them having a moment?

[@lizabetx483]

@@SexyBeautifulBabe How did you come to the conclusion that most of the world is aware of the African, Native and European influence on Caribbean food? The world is a big place and many persons have little knowledge of the Caribbean. Proper food journalism must be accurate and balanced and if your video title is "West Indian food tour" then your content must reflect what your purport to showcase. And it is not a moment. Watch the entire series on Trinidad and Tobago food done by David and his country host Chef Jason and then you will be suitably informed. The Afro-Creole food origins is hardly explained when Afro-Creole food is showcased and those explanations that are given are insufficient and at times incorrect. The care Chef Jason took to explain the history and origin of East Indian Trinbagonian food is not equally applied to the Afro-Creole Trinbagonian food. Either Chef Jason is ignorant of the food history or intentionally vague in his contributions. Neither of the two possibilities that I just mentioned are acceptable stances for a professional Chef/Culinary Show Host. I took the time to observe, reflect and then make informed comments on this video series.

[@billyjoe3014]

You crazy!!! that all indian, curry is "afro"??????😂😂😂

[@r11_trident91]

We have the pastries in Trinidad as well

[@raymondkhan6315]

Eating too much doubles you are a true trini❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AirVenus-v3x]

Simply wow 🤩

[@rawhenrnh]

Haven't been to Singh's in years. Wasn't really satisfied with the food last time I was there. Found Legends restro last year and their jerk pork is the tastiest in Orlando. Food is really good at Legends.

[@karenthomas6233]

Wow beautiful chines food u all doing great u eat with your eyes first asi know it well these dishes looks fantastic

[@rubul_baliarsingh]

Wow so much food😍😍😍

[@dev2547]

I suggest you both to eat bengali chicken curry! I'm 2000% sure you will love it!

[@elizabeth16598ee]

double heaven!! omg looks so amazing. All that food does . Doubles all day man. I will eat all that food .. I just ate my supper but man lol Excellent food in Orlando Florida Trini & Guyanese cant beat that :) ♥

[@vishnurajeev5913]

Hi David form next video kindly ask them to place food in different plates not in same plate

[@outragedlyrics]

Trini restaurants tend to do that it seems in the US. Don't know why. Presentation is everything.

[@denzilwillams3294]

Waiting on the Guyanese tour

[@annalee5254]

You should definitely visit RS53 RestoBar & Lounge while you’re in Guyana! It’s the Former West Indies Cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan’s restaurant.

[@erikzaniadelvillar5825]

Grew up with this place around the corner, miss it so!

[@DE-ww1ge]

David just came a cross your videos. You need to come to Toronto for some real Guyanese and Trini food. I’m a Canadian married to a guyanese man for the past 35 years and I make all this food at home , your a guy after my own heart love this food so much. Come visit the north and we can show you how Canada does West Indian food. I’m going to New Delhi the end of August, have you been? Can you suggest places to eat and stay. My sons having back surgery at Manipal Hospital, love your videos great food experiences.

[@ceeceedemas-bailey3530]

look at you loving the pepper lolll well u an official Trini now eh

[@darylpaponetye8656]

The skills that man have with that wok is amazing

[@murrayranjie2167]

Every single night I look at your videos David and I does be craving doubles in the morning 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸 I haven’t seen a solo soft drink in ages lol 🇹🇹 The food is lovely, just perfect 💖✨

[@bridget.b.7372]

Can't wait for the Guyana videos..please try the Amerindian foods

[@dianepersaud8348]

David, you are now a master at eating with one hand, Indian style. Congratulations. We do the same in Guyana. I wish that Singh,s would open in Miami. We need one just like that. Maybe you should consider the venture with collaboration with Singh,s. Wouldn't that be wonderful??? Such good food.!!

[@islynmercurius3338]

Ha 😉 ha 😅 you always give us the best food looks delicious David you love spicy food thanks for sharing 💕 waiting for you in Guyana south America

[@mariegordon7018]

Come to Ft Lauderdale, David.

[@mariegordon7018]

Can we buy ypur peppersause in local supernarkets? I would love to try it.❤😊

[@thelegendsstream]

Thank you for the support man

[@reshmajagdeo8122]

Wow can't believe u in Guyana David I watch all your videos am a fan

[@islandmanmikep]

I live in Orlando. I am going to Singh's this week and to the other next. I love both foods.

[@ingridtaylor9352]

Only a Trini would hold hot doubles with their hands out of boiling oil 🤣🤣🤣

[@CelestialAscent919]

That was bomb 🔥👍

[@nicolephillips8690]

West Indian food is NOT just a blend of Chinese and Indian, BUT also West African enslaved people who were brought to the Caribbean in the 1600s and up. This was before the Asian indentured workers of the 1800s. Jerk chicken origins in Jamaica 🇯🇲 (Black enslaved people perfected this type of cooking). Oxtail meat is also rooted in Afro-caribbean cultures. Please include us in this Caribbean food fusion since we, and our descendants make up the majority of the Caribbean. Which is also known as the West Indies because Christopher Columbus thought he found India, thus, giving birth to the Caribbean also known as the West Indies. Thank you😊!

[@tyronejones688]

Nice enlightenment!

[@ingridbee9192]

Lots of yummy food 💕

[@MiroslavMates]

aaaah that Chinese looked dope. Been there many times and heck I miss that