d'mangu dominican restaurant

definitely don't go there unless you have at least 2 1/2 hours to eat. there were only two of us in my party but it took 30 minutes just to get our appetizer. we asked for ourorderto go and the waitress was definitely not pleased with us. on the good side the fried yuca is very good. once we got to our destination not long after our experience at the restaurant we were able to eat our food. oneorderwas wrong and my rice was definitely not fully cooked. the food is ok besides the uncooked rice.i don't think i would recommend this place and i don't think i would eat there again.

home-style dominican cuisine in the flower city. sign me up as yet another d'mangu enthusiast. situated in the bleak industrial heartland of suburban rochester, d'mangu stands out like a shiny gem. it is another outstanding ethnic cuisine restaurant that is family run. you are greeted with a smile by the gracious staff into a nicely appointed, spotless caribbean-decored dining area. you canorderfrom the buffet or from the menu. i had lechon asado (pulled pork) with yellow rice, red beans and plantains. it was all succulent and in ample portions. next time, i'll try one their tantalizing mofongo dishes. each bite takes you away from cool, staid upstate ny to the pulsing warm vibes of the dominican republic. the owner, luis, is welcoming and quick with a funny line. rochesterians are fortunate to have a wide diversity of cuisines to choose from, of which d'mangu is one. give this one a try. you won't be disappointed.

different, in a good kind of way. i've been on a pretty bad streak lately. finally broken by d'mangu.

the place is hard to find. just south of the king and i, which has a much larger sign. it doesn't look like much from outside, but inside it's clean and pleasant.

the food is different. the chicken and rice was unlike anything i've ever had, and i've tried a lot of different latin american and caribbean styles. they make a hot sauce that went well with it. i finished it off with an excellent flan.

i was there on a saturday night. the place was busy, but not packed. they took myorderpromptly, but it took a while for it to arrive. quite a while. they say they start when you order, and i can believe it. if you go when you're in a hurry you'll probably find it to be an unpleasant experience. (on the other hand they have some things ready for takeout.)

outstanding. this is the old king and i, but you would never know it when you walk in. its very clean and modern, nice atmosphere. great steam table that you can see the food andorderfrom. 3 different sizes. the large comes with choice of 2 meats, rice, plantains and salad for less then 10.00. the food is fresh and delicious. i had roast pork that was juicy and the skin was crunchy and yummy. also had stewed pork that was fork tender and melt in your mouth delicious.make sure you try the house made hot sauce. not super hot, but a nice vinegary taste. finished with some really great flan. there is also a menu you canorderoff of.