Dive into HAAM, where vibrant vegan twists on Dominican and Trinidadian classics come alive amidst tropical vibes and potent cocktails in Williamsburg.
"Take, for example, the kaleidoscopic riot of flavors in the Buss Up Shut Roti Plate at HAAM, a Caribbean restaurant that opened in Williamsburg last fall. A paratha roti, pliant and chewy—the so-called busted-up shirt that gives this iconic Trinidadian dish its name—is piled on a large dish, surrounded by a big, vivid-orange swipe of earthy-sweet mashed pumpkin; a scoop of tender stewed greens; and a dollop of curry mango that’s sharp and deep and hot enough to make every neuron in your brain fire at once. HAAM, it turns out, is an acronym for “healthy as a motha,” but there’s nothing dutiful or diminished about the dish. It elicits pure sensory happiness." - Helen Rosner
"HAAM is short for “Healthy As A Motha,” but health is the last thing on our minds when we dine here. We like this Williamsburg restaurant first and foremost because they serve delicious Dominican and Trinidadian-inspired vegan food, and they know how to have a good time. You can get the classics, things like crispy oyster mushroom “chicharrón” and mofongo, or go wild with something new like their jerk chicken onigiri. Everything arrives with a date-night presentation, and they have a full bar with strong guava cocktails. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang, willa moore
"HAAM, short for “Healthy As A Motha” got their start as a ghost kitchen operation, before becoming an popular stall at Smorgasburg. Now, fans can get their Dominican and Trinidadian-inspired vegan food at HAAM’s brick-and-mortar in Williamsburg. Inside, you’ll find a casual sit-down restaurant with rattan light fixtures and a full bar. To get an idea of the playful fusion dishes they’ve got going on, order Yuh Motha’s Mofongo, topped with oyster mushroom “chicharrón,” BEC empanadas, and the Island Onigiri, filled with jerk chicken and plantains." - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore
"HAAM is short for “Healthy As A Motha,” but health isn’t the first or even second reason we go to this restaurant in Williamsburg. We go here because they serve delicious Dominican and Trinidadian-inspired vegan food, and they know how to have a good time. You can order tall stacks of crispy oyster mushroom “chicharrón” and mofongo, presented like a king’s feast, or creamy queso plantain boats wearing a crown of microgreens. There’s also a full bar, and whether you’re sneaking in a drink during lunch or here for dinner, it’ll only take you one strong guava cocktail to start table dancing and ordering extra jerk chicken onigiris. " - neha talreja, nikko duren, kenny yang
"Healthy as a Motha’ is a plant-based Caribbean pop-up, which now has a brick-and-mortar location in East Williamsburg. There's a tropical mural and rattan lamps in the breezy corner spot, and you eat things like mofongo with lion’s mane chicharron, and other vegan takes on Dominican and Trinidadian food." - Will Hartman, Willa Moore
