Krik Krak Restaurant

Haitian-Creole / $

844 Amsterdam Ave. betw. W. 101st-102nd Sts.
1 train to 103rd & Broadway
(212) 222-3100

7 days 11 AM-11 PM
No reservations needed, limited seating
Takeout & delivery available
Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover

In Haitian Creole, Krik means "would you like to hear a story?" and Krak means "yes!" The story at the Krik Krak is French-accented Caribbean cui-sine and we say yes to Lambi Creole, with diced conch—somewhat like calamari in texture—in a mildly spicy sauce. Served with red beans and white rice, which may be mixed or ladled out separately, it's a treat. Other fish choices include red snapper, shrimp, and codfish cakes. Prefer meat? Try the fried pork chunks. Weekly menu items also include okra stew (Monday), string- and lima-bean stew (Tuesday), codfish and veg stew (Thursday), beef, crab, and vegetable soup (Saturday), and squash soup with beef feet (Sunday). The place is small, but low-key and friendly.

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