What's cooking in southern Brooklyn: Take the Q or B train to great international fare

What's cooking in southern Brooklyn: Take the Q or B train to great international fare

Church Ave.
Ram's Roti, 1919 Church Ave.: The top choice among Caribbean locals. Using traditional Trinidadian spices, the roti at Ram's comes paired with chicken, goat, beef or shrimp. Swing by for breakfast on Saturdays to sample the mango curry or fried eggplant with potatoes.
"I eat here twice a day," said Leela Ramasin, 55, who works in a real-estate office nearby. "I've tried other places around here. This is the best. There's no comparison." Entrées range from $5.50 to $10.
Avenue H
Paradise East, 1223 Coney Island Ave.: A taste of Pakistan that's grown a local following thanks to its chicken dishes cooked in the restaurant's own tandoor (clay pot). The chicken makhni made with oriental spices and gravy, as well as the chicken kabobs, are popular.
"Our chicken is absolutely amazing," said waiter Fahad Malik, 20. "We use our own spices, and people love it." Entrées are $10 to $13.
Avenue U
Triple Z Chinese Food, 1410 Ave. U: A local favorite of straphangers longing for authentic Chinese barbecue.
"The barbecue hanging in the window gets me every time," said John Hsia, 27, who lives around the corner in the predominantly Asian neighborhood or Homecrest.
"When someone opens the doors, you can even smell it. It's great."
Along with traditional Chinese favorites like barbecue duck and roast pork, Triple Z's more popular menu items include fried tofu with fish filet and pork chops with onions. Entrées are $8 to $12.
Brighton Beach
Golden Label Russian Deli, 249 Brighton Beach Ave.: This is no ordinary deli. Golden Label prides itself on importing food from all over the world, including 15 varieties of fish, a laundry list of cheeses and a massive dessert section that has everything from sweet rolls to football-sized chocolate Easter eggs.

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