MangoSeed

Craft Caribbean dishes, speakeasy ambiance, and vibrant community energy await at MangoSeed.

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MangoSeed is the showcase for the inventive, neo-caribbean cuisine of chef-owner Paul Burrowes. MangoSeed combines inspiration from caribbean traditions with technique, refinement & Brooklyn ingenuity., founded in 2009, it was the first dine-in restaurant in Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush. offering warm hospitality, good music, and a lively environment, MangoSeed remains the number one destination for locals and new-comers alike.

Founded by Chef/owner Paul Burrowes, MangoSeed is Brooklyn’s first dine-in Neo‑Caribbean restaurant in Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush. Set inside a bike shop, it offers a secret speakeasy feel with plush booths, cozy lighting, and regular DJs at weekend events. The space features a granite bar, velvet curtains, and tropical accents — seamlessly blending neighborhood charm with creative flair.

The second incarnation of Jermaine, Paul and Johann Burrowes’ restaurant, MangoSeed, started serving up Caribbean fare following intense community pressure, the brothers say.

The brothers and professional cyclers originally opened MangoSeed in 2008, at a time when the neighborhood featured almost exclusively takeout joints, making the liquor license-equipped sit-down eatery quite the anomaly. The restaurant quickly became a local institution, beloved both for being a community gathering place and for chef Paul Burrowes’ menu of culinary creations, including oxtail pizza and jerk fish tacos.