Welcome to Bunnan
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2123 Caton Ave Brooklyn, NY 11226 Hotline: (929) 428-5292
Welcome to the vibrant world of Bunnan - a hidden gem in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. This Haitian-New American fusion restaurant is redefining the sandwich game with its innovative take on plantain-based dishes. Located at 2123 Caton Ave, Bunnan offers a unique dining experience that combines the flavors of the Caribbean with a modern twist.
As a food reviewer, I had the pleasure of tasting some of Bunnan's signature offerings, and let me tell you, I was blown away. The sandwiches at Bunnan are not your average sandwiches - they are gourmet creations that will tantalize your taste buds. From the savory Griot Pork sandwich to the exotic Red Snapper sandwich, each bite is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
One of the standout options at Bunnan is the Plantain Nachos, a playful twist on a classic dish. Whether you choose the Griot Pork or the Jerk Chicken topping, the combination of caramelized onions, red cabbage slaw, pikliz, and sauce creates a perfect harmony of textures and tastes.
And let's not forget about the beverages at Bunnan. The Passion Fruit Lemonade is a refreshing delight that perfectly complements the bold flavors of the sandwiches. It's the perfect drink to sip on while enjoying the lively ambiance of the restaurant.
But what truly sets Bunnan apart is not just its delicious food, but also its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. With gender-neutral restrooms and a gender-neutral menu, Bunnan creates a welcoming space for all customers.
Overall, Bunnan is more than just a restaurant - it's a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant streets of the Caribbean. So, if you're looking for a unique dining experience that celebrates flavor, culture, and community, look no further than Bunnan.
Visited BunNan today with my husband who loves anything Plantain. This restaurant is located in Flatbush Central where the decor is so warm, bright, authentic to caribbean culture. We ordered plantain fries, griot nachos and passionfruit lemonade. The service was great , food prepared to order. It was fresh, plantain nachos crispy, flavors are spice all married together well. We'll definitely be back . I got my eyes and taste buds on that SNAPPER ! Top Tier Black woman owned business.
This was located inside a food hall. The location had plenty of potential, but when I was there, there were only 2 food stalls operating. Bunnan specializes in these plantain sandwiches. You have 5 options to pick from (pork, goat, jerk chicken, red snappers and mushroom). During the weekend they have special items like plantain lasagna. If you like trying different things or are indecisive, they have the sampler box option for $26. You can pick 4 sandwiches of any flavor except the goat one. The sample box is a smaller sized plantain sandwich than if you ordered individually. We ended up getting all four different option. You can pick between green plantain or sweet plantain for the sandwich shells. Here is my ranking of the four: 1. Mushroom - this is surprising my favorite! This is the least salty one and the mushroom texture is so meaty. 2. Pork - taste like bbq pulled pork 3. Red snapper - savory, texture reminds me of dried canned tuna 4. Jerk chicken - overly salty in my opinion; I also haven't really had jerk chicken but was a bit taken by the taste & texture I also highly recommend getting the sweet plantain shells. It's softer and the contrast of the sweet with the savory proteins really brings out the flavor! You get your food pretty quickly. It took about 7-10 minutes for my order and there were no orders in front of mine.
OMG BunNan is literally the perfect combination of texture, spice, sweet and savory...I travel from Coney Island (South Brooklyn) to Flatbush just for BunNan weekly sometimes! My mains are either the sweet plantain boat with Tassot or Griot (I alternate) or the fried plantain sandwich with griot!! Today I got the Plantain Nachos with Griot, TWO sweet plantain boats with Tassot and a passion fruit lemonade (yes I always buy extra for later )and OMG everything is fresh, cooked in front of you and flavor you'd never imagine, seriously!!! To top it off the staff is always so friendly, patient and welcoming!! Get to BunNan NOWWWW!!!
I came while they were going to close, ( was a last minute decision to go ) , the server was nice and very patient. The food overall was good , tasted familiar, (tastes like "lakay") It was late the store was about to Close, I wouldn't say there was much lively ambiance, (apart for the chance to built a new playlist , with the fire songs ) , we were almost the only ones around, I say if you are looking to experience much more, dont be like me and go earlier, maybe your experience will be a lot more.
First time trying Bunnan, I had the fried pork (griot) bunnan, it was delicious, tasty and fresh. Service and ambience is always lively whenever I visit. Worth trying it out. Great for lunch or dinner.
This place is just flat out . Bunnan can be found in the Caribbean Marketplace in Flatbush, NY. Think food hall. The food was delicious. The ladies working here were gracious and the atmosphere gives Afro Caribbean vibes. You are guaranteed to dance from the music or the food. -jerk chicken bunnan sandwich w/ salad - passion fruit lemonade
Traveled from Florida to come eat here. They did not disappoint! Friendly and helpful staff and flavorful food! Ambiance is cool, Caribbean music playing as you eat. Glad I finally made it!
The Flatbush Caribbean Market held so much promise, but in reality it hasn't lived up to what I imagined for the place. It feels like the vendors are selling the remains of someone's garage sale, if I'm being honest. The food hall that was promised is sparsely occupied, but Bunnan is the one stand that keeps me from writing off this place entirely. Bunnan's whole deal is that they take jerked meats and serve them between two grilled pieces of plantain. I tried the jerk chicken one and the flavors were on point. The sandwich is not exactly large though for $15. But you're paying for the privilege of something that came out of my fever dream, and it totally works. Whenever I'm at the market, I skip the vendor stalls and make a beeling for Bunnan's stand. You'll have to wade through a sea of CDs and tshirts, but for this plantain paradise it's worth it.
Bunnan is located at the back of Flatbush central market which makes it a laid back atmosphere where you can eat on the tables nearby. To make their sandwiches, they smash the plantains and each sandwich has caramelized onions, red cabbage slaw, pikliz and sauce. I absolutely loved the sweet plantain and the tenderness and flavors from the goat. what we ordered: sweet yellow plantain with pork $15 green plantain with tassot goat $23 passionfruit lemonade $6 I love the sweet yellow plantain! The sweetness from the plantain contrasts well with the pork. Sweet and savory. Savory green plantain with goat was tender and well seasoned. the green plantain is a crispy texture whereas the sweet plantain has a softer bite. Slaw in the sandwich adds a lot more dimension to the sandwich and the salad balances the savory flavors well! Passionfruit Lemonade was refreshing but on the sweeter side. Overall I have to come back on the weekend to try their plantain waffles and pizza!! The cashier was helpful in explaining the menu options.
Ayisyen Approved I didn't go to their brick and mortar location but I would assume the quality is the same. On a warm Sunday, I finally had the chance to get the Griot and Plantain sandwich from the "BunNan" stand at Smorgasbord. It took less than 5 minutes, the staff was so friendly and after weeks of eyeing their stand, I am so happy I tried their food. They give you an option of sweet or green-plantain and I chose green. The griot was flavorful, and not too salty. I asked for extra pikliz (spicy, vinegar, and onion/carrot relish) and thanks to my mother, I am used to spicier. The sandwich was large and filling. I will definitely try it again and I rarely repeat meals at Smorgasbord. I recommend they have spicier pikliz for customers who want something more intense