Djon Djon – Haitian
Djon Djon immerses guests in the vibrant soul of Haiti, where the air is perfumed with the earthy, aromatic depth of rare black mushrooms and the bright heat of scotch bonnet peppers. Golden, succulent morsels of fried pork find their perfect match in the sharp, refreshing crunch of spicy pikliz, creating a symphony of bold textures and island spices. The rhythmic warmth of the dining room invites long, leisurely meals centered around rich, ebony-hued rice and slow-simmered stews that feel like a heartfelt embrace.
1206, Nostrand Avenue, NY 11225 +1-718-676-1047 https://www.djondjonbk.comRating: 4.4/5 (1278 reviews)
Cuisine: Haitian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Djon Djon
Dairy-Free at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels and Bogelin Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels and Bogelin Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Cake, Mussels and Side Dish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chickpea Laya, Coconut Shrimp and Voodoo Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Ice Tea and Citadel Punch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Ice Tea and Ginger Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Burger, Bogelin Salad and House White. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Djon Djon
Djon Djon in Brooklyn has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Djon Djon Salad, Marigo Salad and Macaroni Gratin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Djon Djon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Djondjon Box | 22.7 g | 89.8 g |
| Chiktay | 24.5 g | 80.6 g |
| Djondjon Paella | 68.8 g | 67 g |
| Chickpea Laya | 37.6 g | 65.2 g |
| Soup Joumou | 55.9 g | 52.8 g |
| Fresco | 24.1 g | 46.7 g |
| Djon Djon Salad | 93.2 g | 37.9 g |
| Macaroni Gratin | 5.4 g | 36.6 g |
| Djondjon Burger | 24.1 g | 30.5 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Tinono Griot Sandwich | 20.5 g | 27.7 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate Djon Djon for its stylish, cozy atmosphere and attentive service, making it a popular choice for both intimate dinners and large family gatherings. Guests frequently praise the tender goat, flavorful sos pwa, and unique offerings like the juicy beef blood sausage and DjonDjon paella, which is noted for its satisfying, subtle flavors. While one reviewer found some dishes lacking in authentic spice compared to Miami standards, the majority highlight the delicious, organically cooked meals and warm hospitality as reasons to return.
Menu
Salads
- Bogelin Salad - $15: Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shallots, sweet peppers, mushrooms, avocado, mango vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Marigo Salad - $16: Beets, carrots, mushrooms, fried onions, boiled egg, parmesan cheese, mango vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Djon Djon Salad - $17: Mixed greens, cucumber, shaved carrots, shiitake mushroom, avocado, djon djon mushroom, white wine vinaigrette topped with parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Appetizers
- Mussels - $19: Fresh mussels steamed in our signature creole sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Crab Cake - $17: Two crispy, golden crab cakes served on a bed of mixed greens Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Coconut Shrimp - $17: Six coconut shrimp served over mixed greens with sweet chili dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Pate Kode - $17: Lightly fried pastry stuffed with your choice of herring (+3) or codfish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chiktay - $19: Shredded & sauteed codfish, (+5 for herring), green & red peppers, and onions, served with plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline
- Akra - $17: Six pieces of our traditional Haitian malanga fritter served with pikliz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Kafou Wings - $14: Fried chicken wings tossed in your choice of kreyol, buffalo, or honey jerk sauce
- Griot Sliders - $14: Three fresh Hawaiian buns stuffed with fried pork and topped with fresh pikliz
Sandwiches
- Tinono Griot Sandwich - $22: Tender fried pork with cheddar, pikliz, kreyol aoili, lettuce, tomatoes, and ciabbata bread with fries
- Bali Burger - $21: Turkey patty topped with herring, served with fries
- Djondjon Burger - $19: Angus burger, cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on a bun served with fries
- Milo Burger - $23: Chicken breast marinated in creole seasoning, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar, on ciabatta with fries
- Vegan Burger - $23: Veggie burger, cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on a pretzel bun served with fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Entrees
- Djondjon Paella - $27: Black rice, mussels, shrimp, onions, peppers, cherry tomatoes, in a kreyol sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory
- Black Mushroom Ravioli - $22: Wild mushroom ravioli medley, mixed in a kreyol black mushroom sauce. Options: Chicken +6, Seafood Medley +8
- Chickpea Laya - $17: Spicy chickpeas sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, jerk seasoning, cherry tomatoes, red beans, collards, onions and peppers. Options: Shrimp +8, Chicken +6, Sausage +4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Voodoo Pasta - $21: Penne pasta tossed in a zesty alfredo sauce, cherry tomatoes, shallots, peppers & mushrooms. Options: Shrimp +8, Chicken +6, Sausage +4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lakay Spaghetti - $21: Spaghetti in red sauce with onion and pepper medley, cherry tomatoes, marinated herring, and boiled egg. Options: Shrimp +8, Chicken +6, Sausage +4
- Poul Fri (Fried Chicken) - $23: Chicken in sauce or fried (no sauce) and any side
- Lambi En Sauce - $37: Lambi (conch), stewed with earth vegetables, in an authentic Haitian sauce and any side Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Lambi En Boukkanen - $37: Lambi (conch), grilled over mixed greens, onion and pepper medley, and any side Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Roasted Duck - $24: Quarter duck served with sauteed earth vegetables and any side Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Octopus - $27: Grilled octopus served with sauteed earth vegetables and any side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Grilled or Fried Branzino - $32: Whole branzino marinated in Haitian epis, topped with roasted peppers and onions, and any side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Kabrit Boukkanen - $31: Tender grilled goat served over mixed greens, topped with our famous onion and pepper medley, and any side
- Lobey Fritay - $20: Your choice of fried goat or pork, served with plantains, a beef sausage, and house made pikliz (Pork - Griyo 20, Goat - Tassot 23)
- Kabrit En Sauce - $31: Tender goat stewed with earth vegetables in an authentic Haitian sauce and any side
- Salmon - $26: Salmon grilled to perfection, lightly sauteed over house greens, and any side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Djondjon Box - $22: Djondjon rice, mixed greens salad, earth veggies (Pork +5, Salmon +9, Goat +8, Chicken +6, Shrimp +8) Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Legumes D’Aubergine - $22: A vegetable stew made with eggplant, chayote, carrots, Lima beans, and spinach (Pork +5, Salmon +6, Goat +7 Chicken +6, Shrimp +8)
- Soup Joumou - $20: Haitian Liberation Soup squash purée, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, noodles. Option of adding meat (Pork +5, Goat +7 Chicken +6, Shrimp +8) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Sides
- Side Dish - $8: Choice of: Black Rice, White Rice, Black Bean Sauce, Greens, Sweet Plantains, Green Plantains, Fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Macaroni Gratin - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- White Rice and Black Bean Sauce Combo - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
Brunch
Served 11-4 on weekends. Bottomless mimosas and rum punch + meal for $45.
- Djon Djon Chicken & Waffles: Kremas golden fried chicken with banana waffles, side of scrambled eggs topped with chef’s secret gravy
- Pa Oblije Mais: Seasoned shrimp in a creole tomato sauce served with spinach corn meal and sliced avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Zaboka Ak Pain: Avocado and toast with bacon and eggs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- The 1206: Waffles, bacon and eggs with capers Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Bali Burger (Brunch): Turkey burger topped with shredded herring and served with fries
Mocktails
House Liquor +5 | Top Shelf +8
- Mocktail - $10
Cocktails
Prices: 16 | 18 | 22
- Lavender Rosemary Spritz - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kremas Lakay - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mojito - $16
- Haitian Sunset - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Boukman's Mule - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pina Colada - $16
- Jus Corossol - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Te Choublak - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Haitian Spiked Lemonade - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Citadel Punch - $16 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fresco - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Classic Cocktails
- Long Island Ice Tea Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Margarita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Old Fashioned Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Apple Martini Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Wine + Sparkling
- House White - $13: Chardonnay | Pinot Grigio | House Champagne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Red - $13: Merlot | Malbec | Zinfandel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beers
- Prestige - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Heineken - $9
- Corona - $9
- Guinness - $9
- Blue Moon - $9
- Modelo - $9
- Stella Artois - $9
Soft Drinks
- Coke - $6
- Sprite - $6
- Ginger Ale - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Diet Coke - $6
- Kola Lakay - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lemonade - $6
- Ice Tea - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Djon Djon
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Dishes like Lambi En Boukkanen, Grilled Octopus, and Roasted Duck accommodate multiple diets including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and paleo.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This stylish, moderately priced Haitian restaurant is rated 4.4/5 and known for attentive service, tender goat, and DjonDjon paella.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.4/5 rating, guests celebrate the delicious food and attentive service as high quality.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners celebrate Djon Djon for its stylish, cozy atmosphere, making the 4.4/5 rated restaurant popular for intimate dinners and family gatherings.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners praise the stylish atmosphere, attentive service, tender goat, flavorful sos pwa, juicy beef blood sausage, and unique DjonDjon paella.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include tender goat, flavorful sos pwa, beef blood sausage, DjonDjon paella, fried pork, and spicy pikliz.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Djon Djon supports vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, and pescatarian diets with dishes like Bogelin Salad, Lambi En Sauce, and Kabrit Boukkanen.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Djon Djon has a total of 1278 reviews from customers who have shared their dining experiences at the restaurant.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 4.4/5, Djon Djon is popular for intimate dinners and special occasions due to its stylish, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Djon Djon is moderate, as indicated by the restaurant's price level of two dollar signs ($$).
- Is Djon Djon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Djon Djon has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels and Bogelin Salad.
- What can I eat at Djon Djon on a dairy-free diet?
- Mussels and Bogelin Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Djon Djon have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Burger and Bogelin Salad.
- Is Djon Djon gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Djon Djon?
- Djondjon Box, at roughly 89.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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