A Little Guyana institution serving doubles, roti, and curry that draws long weekend lines from across the Caribbean diaspora.
13118 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
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Reviewers describe a short line that turns into 'a very long line' on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday around 5pm, per Tripadvisor reviewers, with roughly 30-minute waits reported just to order. One diner called the queue 'a bit dysfunctional and long but definitely worth the wait.'
Even after being seated, the ordering line keeps growing behind newer arrivals, according to the same reviews, and Saturday nights add live tassa drumming that pulls in an even bigger crowd. Staffing is heavy but service is described as slow, which reviewers say compounds the wait rather than shortens it.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: walk-in only, no reservations
Walk-ins: Yes, counter-service walk-in
Open daily roughly 5am-8:45pm, per search listings
Around 30 minutes to order during weekend evening rushes, per Tripadvisor reviewers, though the line can run longer once seated as more customers queue behind you.
No reservation system is mentioned in available reviews; it operates as a walk-in counter and bar.
Yes, it's walk-in only, but expect to queue outside or at the counter, especially Friday through Sunday around 5pm.
Sources: Tripadvisor - Singh's Roti Shop & Bar reviews · Yelp - Singh's Roti Shop & Bar