Welcome to MaLilit's
Discover Our Story
Ma Lillit is more than a place to savor delicious meals; it’s a celebration of family, community and the enduring joy that comes from sharing good food and warm smiles.
This third-generation family legacy began with an old woman named Ma Lillit whose humble gift of sharing food and welcoming spirit became a warm haven for the community where she grew up in South Trinidad.
Our family-owned and operated restaurant in the heart of BedStuy, Brooklyn is dedicated to bringing you the freshest, most authentic Caribbean dishes, prepared with love and passed down through generations.
As you step into the restaurant, the aroma of spices and sounds of laughter fills the air creating a space where neighbors become friends and memories are made.
Ma Lillit is more than a place to savor delicious meals; it’s a celebration of family, community and the enduring joy that comes from sharing good food and warm smiles.
Come on in and stay awhile!
Our Menu
STARTERS/BAR
Jumbo Pepper Shrimp
$17
Coconut Shrimp
$18
Caribbean Tacos
$20
Trini Vegetable Spring Rolls
$9
Wings
Ma Lillit Special BBQ or Buffalo.
$20
Oxtail Sliders
Pulled Braised Oxtail on a bun
$20
Tostones
Golden friend plantains
$20
ENTREES
Stew Chicken
Rice & Peas + Market Vegetables
$5
Smoked Jerk
Rice & Peas or Jasmine Rice
$5
Trini Style Chinese Chicken
Jasmine Rice & Peas
$5
Geera Pork
Jasmine Rice & Peas
$5
Red Snapper
Fried w/Onions & Peppers Roasted
$5
Personable and Reliable Service
At Ma Lillit, every dish is crafted with love, care, and generations of culinary wisdom passed down through family traditions. Our menu is a mosaic of tastes, from the fiery spices of Trinidad to the soulwarming stews of Jamaica and the zesty flavors of the Jamaica. Join us at Ma Lillit and let the flavors of the Caribbean transport you where every bite is a celebration of life, culture, and community.
CALL US: + (347) 221-1549
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Customers Cool Words
We look forward to welcoming you to Ma Lillit for an unforgettable dining experience that will transport you to the heart of the Caribbean.
"Authentic and Flavorful! Ma Lillit brought back cherished memories of my travels to the Caribbean. The jerk chicken was perfectly spiced, and the plantains were simply divine. A true gem in the heart of Brooklyn!"