The Miami-born casual, modern Caribbean restaurant Manjay has opened its brand new brick-and-mortar location in Wynwood. Laid back yet elevated, the original Manjay first opened as an eatery inside the popular Little River food hall the Citadel in 2019. Manjay founder Christian Dominique and his team aim is to inject the ever-evolving Wynwood food scene with a jolt of delicious Caribbean fine-casual cuisine. The new brick-and-mortar location is located at 2618 NW 5th Avenue, Miami, FL 33127, with a 980 square-foot indoor dining area and wrap-around outdoor patio seating. Manjay Wynwood is also adjacent to an activated outdoor deck where guests can expect live music and monthly events.
Guests of Manjay Wynwood can expect to find a refreshed menu at the new location that still retains the most-loved menu items from the eatery’s Citadel outpost. Many of Manjay’s new offerings were inspired by dishes that chef-owner Christian Dominique and his wife, Sabrina enjoy preparing together at home. Manay’s menu includes favorites like the BIG UP BOWLS, Caribbean bowls served with banana Payzay and Manjay pikliz; Mofongo My Way, served with crushed sweet plantains, garlic and Creole sauce; their famous Caribbean Conch Fritters, served with Manjay pikliz and honey mustard remoulade; savory Jerk Chicken wing; home-made Plantain Fries and more.
In addition to the brick-and-mortar locations, Manjay launched its highly anticipated food truck in October 2021. Diners can find the food truck stationed at 609 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.
“One thing we try to do is put passion and integrity into every meal we serve and each step we take as a business,” says Dominique. “Manjay is really a combination of our general love of modern cuisine and of the authentic Caribbean flavors we grew up eating. Nothing compares to the flavors of home.”
Dominique grew up immersed in hospitality in his native Haiti, where his maternal grandfather owned two hotels and two restaurants. Dominique’s hospitality background, as well as his and his wife Sabrina’s love for cooking, sparked the idea to create Manjay. Passionate about food, fun and people, the two conceptualized Manjay, which means “food” in Haitian Creole. The mission behind Manjay is to redefine and re-introduce authentic Caribbean cuisine in a modern style while staying true to its comforting soul-food vibe.
