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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Marigo Salad - $16: Beets, carrots, mushrooms, fried onions, boiled egg, parmesan cheese, mango vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Appetizers
- Mussels - $19: Fresh mussels steamed in our signature creole sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crab Cake - $17: Two crispy, golden crab cakes served on a bed of mixed greens Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Coconut Shrimp - $17: Six coconut shrimp served over mixed greens with sweet chili dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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: Pescatarian
- Chiktay - $19: Shredded & sauteed codfish, (+5 for herring), green & red peppers, and onions, served with plantains Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Akra - $17: Six pieces of our traditional Haitian malanga fritter served with pikliz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, 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
- 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: 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: 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, 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: 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, 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, Low-Sodium
- 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)
Sides
- Side Dish - $8: Choice of: Black Rice, White Rice, Black Bean Sauce, Greens, Sweet Plantains, Green Plantains, Fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Macaroni Gratin - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- White Rice and Black Bean Sauce Combo - $12 Dietary tags: 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: Pescatarian
- Zaboka Ak Pain: Avocado and toast with bacon and eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kremas Lakay - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mojito - $16
- Haitian Sunset - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Boukman's Mule - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pina Colada - $16
- Jus Corossol - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Te Choublak - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Haitian Spiked Lemonade - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Citadel Punch - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fresco - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Classic Cocktails
- Long Island Ice Tea Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Margarita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, 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: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Apple Martini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lemonade - $6
- Ice Tea - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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 ($$).
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