Monai’s Soulfood Restaurant

I ordered through Doordash and my food came to me piping hot and I was pleased with the presentation. I wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese but the whiting was good and the string beans were good especially with the heat that's added to them. I would order from them again.

I had the chicken with yams and mac. Good portions for the price. I would recommend and I’d go back. Nothing better then a family business.

OMG!!! A family owned Soul Food Restaurant!!! This is the best soul food I've tasted since... I had the Chilli Sweet chicken (Mmm), Shrimp (Mmm), Mac & Cheese (Mmmm) Yams (Mmmmm)
*The place was very clean with a cozy atmosphere.
* Customer Service was phenomenal!!! The owner even came out and spoke to customers make sure we were taken care of.
*The prices are great for the amount of food you get.
* The food is very well seasoned and cook.
A MUST VISIT!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT!!!!

TO THE OWNER: I thank you for the good service and good tasting food. I pray GOD continue to Bless you and your business and expand your territory. Many Blessings😇🥰

July 1st my girlfriend and I always try and hit a different black own restaurant to start the weekend. We normally travel and started noticing some up and coming businesses in Carteret… GREAT…restaurants in carteret should reflect the diversity of the town a soul food place is needed. On this day Monai was in the store briefly! A young man was taking the orders, with a smile and was able to answer our questions on some of the menu before we settled on a dish.
The appearance upon entry is nice and clean and the layout is a good look. The aura is inviting. TV To watch while you wait isn’t drowned out by other noise. I ordered Cajun chicken pasta and she ordered chicken dinner with yams and Mac. Our order was take out! The presentation of both dishes were great once opened. (See photos). The Cajun chicken pasta looked to be made with vodka sauce (my favorite), well portioned and not over wrought with peppers. What I did not do , and should have was asked if they cooked with seasoned salt (or lawrys) vs seasoning powder of any kind. I suffer from hypertension and I don’t use or cook with salt. That was my bad. The chicken was salty (when you don’t use salt you taste it in abundance when used ) not the sauce or pasta. Again my fault for not asking. I knew what to do, there was a good amt. of sauce so I just boiled out the chicken of the excess salt and reintroduced to the dish. I ate every last bit. This did not discourage me, and I will be back to try more dishes. Oh yeah tell the queen in the back to smile, she scared me! Lolol. Good luck 👍🏽 Monai!

This new spot is a hidden gem. The food is seasoned well and just plain good. I've had the fish, shrimp, chicken, greens, potato salad, Mac and Cheese so far and was impressed. Even if you have to wait. bit