Ducky’s Roti is a well-known neighbourhood restaurant which for the last 19 years has garnered quite a following for those who love spicy food.

The popular Long Branch restaurant is one on the longest-serving roti shops in the south Etobicoke community.

Boodnarine ‘Ducky” Heerasingh, and his wife, Chandra, started the eatery in 2002 and customers swear that the food is as good today as it was back then.
“People love our fresh and good-quality food and many have been coming back since Day One,” Ducky says. “Our food is consistent since we focus on authentic Trinidad-style dishes.”

Everything from the soft rotis, creamy rice, to the curry goat, chicken, beef, shrimp, fish and vegetable dishes are cooked with fresh spices and ingredients daily, Ducky explains.

Many residents love a popular island delicacy called ‘doubles’, which is basically two patties containing a bed of  tasty split peas topped with a dash of home-made pepper sauce.

“People love our doubles,” he boasts. “They come from all over to try our tasty doubles.”

Also popular is their brand of jerk chicken served with rice or on a roti, which is mouth-watering.

The food here has remained unchanged over time and Ducky credits the consistency to his staff, many who have been with him for years.

The couple have been married for 44-years and have grown children. They admit that things weren’t always so rosy and it took hard work.

“COVID-19 was the biggest challenge that we have had to face,” he shakes his head. “It took a toll. We were closed for more than four months due to the pandemic.”

Thankfully, most of their customers have returned along with some new ones.

“Most of our customers returned immediately,” Ducky says. “We have scaled back a little and are now working less hours.”

Chandra started the business in 2002 because she loved cooking. Area residents loved her food and the restaurant took off.

“I learned to cook from my mom and all our dishes taste like back home (Trinidad),” Chandra explains. “We stick to fresh foods and everything is cooked fresh daily.”

The restaurant also bakes a tasty pastry called currants roll, which is filled with currants, that they supply to West Indian food stores in the City.

Ducky’s Roti receives many good reviews on social media from area foodies.

Resident Kevin S. “I decided to go check it (Ducky’s) out because it had great reviews. Thank God I wasn’t disappointed! I got the goat roti and it was delicious, the meat was juicy, flavourful and the skin held everything together.”

Sam A., from Brampton, wrote the food had “good curry flavour, good chicken. Nothing to complain about. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a try.”

“I love this place and keep on coming back, the vegetarian roti are really tasty, decent portions and flavour,” says Irina Y.

Ducky’s Roti is located at 3296 Lake Shore Blvd. W., just west of Kipling Ave. They can be reached by phone at 416-253-5858.