Carved wooden signs welcome patrons, and inside the simple design follows suit-brown walls throughout, the Dominican flag hanging proudly, and flat-screen TVs on every wall tuned to fútbol and béisbol. Merengue and bachata are playing loud enough to put you in a festive mood, but not so loud as to disrupt conversation. The visit is long, like a Sunday dinner, and the food is family-style, so bring your appetite or your familia along. If you’re in a hurry, let the staff know, because, here, you are definitely not rushed. Inside, the senses are awakened with the aromas of home-if you grew up in a Latino home, that is: the simmering of sopas, salsas, and mojos.
In the midst of White Plains’ bustling business district, between heavy hitters Sofrito and BLT Steak, is family-owned and -operated Karamba Tropical Restaurant.