Grilled Fraiche (Long Beach)

I've been a long-time fan of Grilled Fraiche since 2016 when they were still rolling around in a food truck.
Grilled Fraiche is a Black-owned Cali-Caribbean cuisine.
They have a large selection of vegan and halal meals.
I first met them at the California African American Museum during an exhibition opening party.
The owner, Peace, was running around back then and he's still running the place today! I'm so happy that he went from a food truck to three locations.
I've been to the South LA location and finally Long Beach. The food is delicious and fresh.
We ordered the vegan crab cakes, Cajun onion rings, chicken street tacos, chicken garlic noodles with vegan dream sauce, and bread pudding.
The vegan crab cake has a good texture and flavor.
I love the Cajun onion rings, very flavorful.
The chicken garlic noodles are very garlicky (in a good way) and buttery.
The bread pudding was really good and I need to get more of that! That fried plantain still hit the spot, too. Please come support them at this restaurant!

I was floored by the food here the oxtail bowl I had was cooked to perfection, I could cut the oxtails with a fork they were so tender, with Jasmine rice and fresh veggies with a plantain also.
Pictures don't do this bowl justice, it was wider and deeper than my grandma's gumbo bowls.
They also have a Jerk sauce that you have to try, it adds a nice kick to your meal and you don't need to use the whole container.
My friends had the shrimp and grits, and the grilled salmon on noodles.
They loved every bite, highly recommend this restaurant.
It was clean, the service was good, and the staff made me feel comfortable.
A great experience.

I’ve been to 3 of the Grilled Fraiche locations and each has its own thing I like.
What I like about the Long Beach location is the healing energy you feel when you walk in—thanks to the thoughtful and uplifting quotes.
The essential oils diffuser, the subtle candles, mildly upbeat music, and flora inspired decor all provide a homey feeling. The service was outstanding—from our attentive and prompt server Marley to the chef Angelica.
They make sure you get exactly what you like and that it is to your liking.
They also provide excellent recommendations. Don’t get me started on the food!!! Their menu has options for the meat lover (such as myself), those who prefer plant based foods, and everything in between.
I especially loved the patties (we tried the spinach, curry chicken, and spicy barbecue chicken) and the oxtail.
I couldn’t decide which I liked more between the classic shrimp and grits I got and the shrimp and salmon croquettes my fiancée got.
They have a selection of sauces for every taste palette. I also like that you can sit down if you want or get your food to go.
I recommend this spot.