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Welcome to Fusion East

Fusion East, located in Brooklyn, NY, offers a unique blend of Soul Food and Caribbean cuisine. With a focus on flavorful dishes like escovitch snapper, oxtail, and fusion pasta, this Black-owned establishment has gained a loyal following. Customers rave about the strong drinks, top-notch service, and vibrant ambiance with live music. While some mention slow service and occasional item shortages, the overall consensus is that the food surpasses expectations. From tender oxtails to perfectly fried chicken, Fusion East delivers a delicious dining experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

LOCATIONS
  • Fusion East
    1179 Elton St Brooklyn, NY 11239
    1179 Elton St Brooklyn, NY 11239 Hotline: (718) 975-5065

Welcome to Fusion East, where the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean meet the soul of soul food in the heart of Brooklyn. Located at 1179 Elton St, Brooklyn, NY 11239, Fusion East is a culinary destination that promises to delight your taste buds and warm your heart. Renowned for its rich offerings and energetic atmosphere, the restaurant has quickly become a beloved spot for those seeking authentic Caribbean cuisine.

At Fusion East, the menu is a celebration of traditional favorite dishes reimagined with a modern twist. Dive into their Fusion Snapper, a whole red snapper offered steamed, stewed, or escoveitch, paired perfectly with rice, peas, and expertly steamed vegetables. Meat lovers will relish the Brown Stew Chicken and Oxtail, each brimming with rich flavors and textures that will transport you straight to the Caribbean.

Appetizers like the Calamari and BBQ Ribs set the tone for a meal that promises generous portions and mouthwatering tastes. One of the highlights, as noted by diners, is the meticulous seasoning—whether you're indulging in the rice and peas or the tender, slow-braised oxtail, every dish brims with authentic Caribbean charm and comfort.

While the food steals the spotlight, let’s not overlook the atmosphere. Customers rave about the inviting ambiance and the selection of strong beverages, with cocktails that pack a punch. As one reviewer captured it perfectly, "the drinks were strong and well worth the price," making Fusion East not just a place to dine, but a space to unwind and celebrate life.

However, as with any restaurant, Fusion East has room for growth. Some reports mention occasional service delays and limited menu items on busy days, a dynamic that reflects the authentic Caribbean dining experience where sometimes, you might find the chef running low on supplies. But despite these hiccups, patrons consistently express a willingness to return, often for the sheer pleasure of the food alone.

Whether you're marking a special occasion or simply indulging in a taste of the Caribbean, Fusion East is an experience not to be missed. Call ahead for reservations, especially if you plan to visit with a larger group, to ensure you enjoy all that this vibrant establishment has to offer. With its enticing flavors, welcoming staff, and lively music, Fusion East promises a memorable dining journey that celebrates the heart and soul of Caribbean cuisine.

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Tati C.
Tati C.

Came here to celebrate a birthday on a Sunday. I must say, either they changed chefs, really paid attention to reviews, or we just got a good day but everything was very good. Service, food, ambiance. The dj even came over to ask if the music was too loud but we are Caribbean so it was perfect for us. The drinks were great, a bit strong but that's what we pay for right? One fishbowl is ENOUGH lol. We had some shots for the birthday boy but even that was more than a typical shot. Food was great too. Again, not sure if they changed the chef or he was in a good mood that day but he showed up with all the flavor. The escovitch snapper was soo good, the vegetables served with it were a bit spicy but that's expected (if you've eaten it before you know). I asked for oxtail gravy and that helped tone the spice down, but I also add that to every Caribbean dish when I go out. Everyone basically had oxtail and that was great as well. The fusion pasta.. was different. Def not "Rasta pasta" they cook theirs with turmeric or curry where it gets it's yellowish color from. I personally wasn't a huge fan of it but others liked it. The salon cakes and fried chicken were good too. The soup of the day was chicken and that was fairly good too. Not much provision in it but had good flavor. We all enjoyed our food and time spent here. I recommend, esp on a Sunday for brunch. Although they don't have a specific "brunch" menu. Call and make reservations if it's a bigger crowd.

Fabu L.
Fabu L.

The food was by far the best thing about this experience. Everything was on point. Loved my tender oxtails that had very little fat and lots of tender big pieces of meat in really good gravy. The rice and peas were deliciously seasoned and best of all, neither was too salty or too peppery. The chicken wings and the BBQ ribs were meaty and a good size. I was told the curry goat was also very good. Someone had the plaintain bites and loved them. I could not try them because they were topped with fish and I'm allergic. The drinks were strong and well worth the price. The Ambiance was welcoming and had nice music and an epic bar area. Seats were kinda hard but I guess that comes with the experience. Now, they lost a star for a couple reasons but mainly slow service and they were out of many things. Now the 'out of many things' is very typical Caribbean and you can't be in a Jamaican restaurant without something being out; but here, for example at 2 in the afternoon they were out of ice cream, drink mixes, carrot cake was down to one slice, and several others. BUT they really lost one star because it seemed as if all but one of the front staff called out or were coming in late. One poor person (Brandon) had to welcome people, seat us, take our order, bring out the food, serve as bartender, then as the busperson. He did everything except cook the food! Needless to say it was slow slow slow and we had to ask many times for things like water, hot sauce etc. one table, the woman had to go to the back to pick up her own food and take it to her table! Yes, I would go back because the food was great but also would know to expect to be there a moment!

Jasmine A.
Jasmine A.

Food was on point! Service was good. Music was Top Tier! Priscilla was so helpful and accommodating. I had a great experience. Definitely will be going back!

Craig C.
Craig C.

The owner and staff are great. Their drinks are top notch. Not to overpowering but enough to ensure that you have a buzz. The food is flavorful and tasty. I have sampled just about everything on the menu and No complaints here. Will continue to support and yes it is a BIPOC business.

Linzy A.
Linzy A.

I've been a few times and it's always pretty quiet here in terms of patrons. The music and atmosphere is always inviting -afternoon, evening or late night. I've had their oxtail and jerk chicken 8/10 for both. During my most recent visit I had the ackee and salt fish plantain bites... and I was thoroughly disappointed . The ackee was not cooked, not undercooked, just not cooked. And somehow they got all the salt and flavor out of the salt fish. Even the plantain tasted like boiled or steamed banana, there was no seasoning on it. I asked for some pepper and they didn't have, but they brought me minced score bonnet that didn't help at all. They were kind enough to replace it with coconut shrimp, it was good. The drinks were superb. Priscilla puts her foot, toe and elbow in them drinks.

Joannie B.
Joannie B.

Ordered from Ubereats because they have a deal and my greedy self could not pass it up. Took a while to get to me but the food was really good. I ordered the fried chicken with Mac Mac cheese, collard greens ,and candied yams, which I've never had before. The chicken is fried to perfection and had very good flavor. The Mac n cheese yummy. The collards are not lacking. And the candied yams; just goodness. I also had the escovitch salmon which came with rice and peas; It did not disappoint!! The only thing is the packing of the food that needs to be done better because, all of my sauce fom my salmon spilled In the bag. Other than that the food hit the spot. and I can't forget my hot sauce