Caribbean Heat

What is Caribbean Heat? Anchoring the Finch & Keele Commercial Center at 1300 Finch Avenue West, Caribbean Heat is a long-running York University Heights staple dedicated to Guyanese-Chinese comfort food and West Indian classics. The dining room offers an unpretentious family-style setting outfitted with glass chandeliers, banquet-ready tables, a full bar counter, and a seasonal patio enclosure out front.

Caribbean Heat Menu & What to Order The voluminous menu revolves around wok-tossed Guyanese-Chinese favorites and deep, seasoned Caribbean curries served in heavyweight portions. The essential order is the wok-charred Caribbean Fried Rice—loaded with chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp—paired with the deeply flavorful Alex Chicken and sizzling Hot & Spicy Shrimp. Seafood lovers should look out for the wok-tossed Vancouver crab and lobster specials, while those wanting traditional West Indian comfort can count on tender chicken curry paired with fresh roti.

Know Before You Go Reservations are rarely necessary as tables turn quickly and walk-ins are the norm, but the dining room fills up with large family groups on Friday and Saturday nights. The surrounding plaza provides generous free parking, and the restaurant is easily accessible via the 36 Finch West transit route. Operating daily from 11:00 a.m. into the late evening, Caribbean Heat also does a brisk takeout and party-tray business.