Welcome to HAAM Caribbean Plant Cuisine
HAAM Caribbean Plant Cuisine brings plant-based Dominican and Trinidadian dishes to Brooklyn, NY. We are the first of our kind in the area, serving healthy, flavorful meals made entirely from plants.
My Story About Us
Yesenia Ramdass is a chef, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate redefining what it means to eat and live with intention. She is the founder of HAAM Caribbean Plant Cuisine (Healthy As A Motha), a vibrant plant-based restaurant and brand rooted in her family’s Afro-Caribbean and Indian heritage.
A proud mother and cultural storyteller, Yesenia did not attend culinary school — she learned to cook where most of us do: in her motha’s kitchen. Though she never worked in the restaurant industry, food became her vehicle to share a powerful message: you don’t have to compromise culture or flavor to honor your health.
After losing her mother to cancer, that message turned into a calling she could no longer ignore. What began as a personal awakening grew into a mission to help her community understand the power of what’s at the end of the fork.
For three years, Yesenia built HAAM through pop-ups across New York City — tent by tent, borough by borough — growing her customer base, deepening community connections, and laying the foundation for what would become HAAM’s brick-and-mortar home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Committed to quality and authenticity, Yesenia grows some of the ingredients used in her kitchen, including the hot peppers harvested from her home garden that form the base of HAAM’s signature sauce, Hot As A Motha. Through bold flavors, deep cultural respect, and unwavering intention, she elevates plant-based Caribbean cuisine — without ever compromising on taste.
Bridging Cultures Through Clean Cuisine
HAAM Caribbean Plant Cuisine connects cultures through plant-based meals. Our food celebrates Dominican and Trinidadian traditions while promoting a conscious lifestyle. Each dish is crafted to support health, sustainability, and mindful eating. Guests can explore Caribbean-inspired flavors that honor heritage while encouraging a balanced, plant-based life.
