I went back to Bonney's within 6 days of my very first visit! It's that good. I wanted to try the Oxtail large plate but unfortunately it wasn't on the menu this week. I ended up getting the Lechon large plate instead and it was also so good! If I had to choose, I'd probably put the Half & Half jerk chicken & pork large plate above this one but it's a hard choice. To go I also ordered an order of their Mac & Cheese, the sample I got last week really had me hooked. I saw that they also had a new empanada - pineapple and cheese. Wow, that was also such a cool and tasty item. Would be good for the meatless eaters. Lastly, I had another one of the fresh juices. This time they had Soursop Kaffir Lime Tea, so unique and refreshing. I can't wait to go back again. read more

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HIDDEN GEM!! This place delivered an absolutely unforgettable, next-level food experience. Part of me almost wants to keep it a secret. Jamaican-Filipino fusion might just be the most extraordinary combination out there, and we're incredibly lucky to have something this special in Metuchen--truly one of a kind. Such a welcoming space too, super cute. The meats are impossibly tender, literally falling off the bone, and the sauces are rich, vibrant, and deeply flavorful. Every bite was bold, perfectly balanced, and downright addictive. We ordered the jerk chicken, mango with plantains, and the cheese lumpia--and I'm still dreaming about it. I will absolutely be back. Please consider serving halal chicken so I can bring my parents along to experience this gem!! Also, the owners, Damion and Jeanne, are some of the most warm, genuine, and hardworking people you'll meet. There's something so special about connecting with the passionate artists behind such incredible food. Truly phenomenal all around. read more

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Bonneys is a fusion of a Jamaican husband's and a Filipino wife's culture and cooking skills. What a fusion it is! We went for the first time recently but it won't be the last time. Damian and Jean are making magic in their busy kitchen. We walked in and were immediately greeted warmly by the hostess behind the counter who was very busy organizing the many take out orders they had brewing. She said she would be with us shortly and we could order at the counter then sit down in the small but vibrant restaurant. When it was our turn we ordered curry beef lumpia, coconut glazed plantain, an oxtail empanada, and the jerk chicken jerk pork combo. I had a Sorrel/Kalamansi drink that tasted like a tropical lemonade. Everything was delicious! Curry beef lumpia is like a beef patty filling inside of a lumpia shell with a curry flavor. This dish was the perfect example of Jamaican and Filipino fusion. Plantains were served with slices of jackfruit and were a very welcome different version of sweet fried plaintains. Oxtail empanada, while very good, was mostly rice and some oxtail but so flavorful! Jerk chicken and pork were served with rice, purple cabbage and a potato. The jerk sauce wasn't as spicy as some jerk sauces I've had. That smoky grilled flavor just permeated every part of the dish! Meat was tender, juicy and full of flavor. Rice was fluffy, seasoned well, and also had that great smoky flavor. Total for the food was $56. Everything is reasonably priced with no entrees more than $24. Its a rare thing theses days to get the quality and the quantity of food we got at that price point.The staff, food, service and hospitality were all top notch! read more

Bonney's - Jerk chicken and oxtail empanada to the right. Curry beef lumpia with a bite taken out to the left and another whole one in the back. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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I love a good fusion restaurant, and I definitely can't say I've been to a Filipino-Jamaican spot! I heard it's family run, and I saw some of the kids hanging around in the store which was cute. My friend ordered the BBQ pork ribs which were nice and smoky. Some of the meat was a bit charred, and it was not fall off the bone that I would've liked, but I really enjoyed the flavor profile. I got the half chicken, half pork combo. If you have a hard time choosing, this is the box to pick. The pork and chicken were both pretty flavorful, but again, a bit on the drier side. I wish there were some sauces we could pair with everything. Drinks were ok, and there is outdoor and indoor seating available. Prices are also in the $20 range, but you get A LOT of food. I think one box could feed 2 or 3 adults. ty for reading :3c read more

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I order the half and half jerk plate which is pork and chicken with tomato, potatoes, and slaw. I was surprised to see how huge the portions was for $20, this can be easily shared with 2 people. It also comes with hot sauce and a vinegar sauce. Everything was very flavorful and delicious, you can taste the char on the meat. read more

Bonney's - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

I will say this is one of the most unique food combinations to open in the lovely town of Metuchen! Just think about it, the fusion of Jamaican and Filipino food was just a brilliant idea! I remember reading the article about them and I was so excited about them opening. I drove by location several times and then began following updates online until they finally opened. I've met the owners of Bonney's BBQ and they are very friendly and I've expressed my gratitude for this culinary adventure. It's definitely a great addition to the area and I really hope we will continue to support them. It's very clean inside and the food is being freshly made when you order it. I love how the drink menu changes on a regular basis and all the drinks I've gotten were a hit. You can also order online and pick up or visit them and dine in. The Jerk Chicken was very good and I enjoyed the curry beef lumpia too. They also have an affordable lunch special deal so please give them a try and you can thank me later! read more

Bonney's - Peach Ginger Soursop and Jerk Chicken Lunch - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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I stopped in this restaurant for a quick meal. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into and cozy restaurant. I ordered with one of the owners the: Soursop Cranberry Ginger Curried Beef Lumpia Coconut Glazed Plantains Jerk Mushroom Jerk Chicken I really enjoyed the drink and the Lumpia the most! All in all a really good experience! read more

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I was dying to try this place out after seeing a video, being that it's a Jamaican and Filipino fusion food, something I've never had before. I made sure to stop on my way to AC, which they are located in Metuchen, NJ, and is literally right off the station stop as well. They are located on the corner, and you might miss them if you weren't really looking, but once inside, it's a cute spot with a laid-back seating/dining area and a bar-style counter as shown in the picture. It's family-run and very friendly. When we arrived, they were busy with customers inside and pickups. They do not have a large menu section, but I did get the half & half, sorrel drink, plantains, and lumpia. I truly enjoyed the plantains, which were sweet with the jackfruit, and the curry lumpia, which was crunchy and had a good flavor to it. Being that it's half Jamaican, I thought it would be spicier, but it was more on the mild side. The same for the jerk chicken and pork; they did have sauces on the side that helped a little but not much. The portion on the platter was generous, especially with the meat. As for the rice it came with, I wasn't too much of a fan; this seemed to be a Filipino rice dish. I really like the sorrel drink! I also liked that everything was made fresh to order, as the kitchen is open and you can see the chefs making your food, so there is a bit of a wait, which I don't mind at all! All the food was served in to-go containers, which is a good idea for leftovers. I would suggest that they try to use compostable products whenever possible, given everything was plastic. Overall, it wasn't bad, but unless I'm in the area, I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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The food is so flavorful, and the service was insanely fast. Everything I had here, from the drinks to the plentiful serving of jerk chicken to the fire roasted sweet potato, was incredibly cooked, seasoned, and loaded up into what felt like a 3 lb to go container. Bonney's deserves to be a Metuchen staple. read more

Bonney's - Spicy Peach Lassi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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The food was delicious and the service was great!! We were ordering takeout for a big family group, so they informed us there was a family sampler platter that we were able to order. That worked out perfect for us. The food was hot, fresh & flavorful. I would definitely go back. read more

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Service and food was amazing. The oxtail empanada was my favorite and so was the Mac and cheese. The jerk chicken was very tender. The restaurant was very clean as well. read more

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We were visiting from California and stumbled upon Bonney's through instagram. The idea of combining Jamaican and Filipino food was something we just had to try. It was so good, we came back twice during our week in NJ. When we got there, we wanted to order the oxtail adobo but they only serve it during the weekend so we ordered the Jerk chicken, curry beef lumpia, and plantains w/ jackfruit. You definitely get your moneys worth with their portion size. The jerk chicken was so flavorful! The lumpia was different but amazing and the plantains were the perfect combination for all the savoriness. Over the weekend, we came back for the oxtail and ordered FOUR PLATES plus more lumpia and plantains. It was so good!! Also, shoutout to JC for giving us other recommendations around the area! Looking forward to our next visit to Jersey to eat here again!! read more

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We came on a sunday and apple maps shows it opens at 11am but its wrong they dont open until 12pm. The door was slightly open and we were about to walk in and she told us they open at 12pm so we came back out and just waited until 12pm hit. We were only 20 minutes early from opening time. We wanted to order oxtail and shrimp but she said they didnt have it. We got half& half, curried beef lumpia, and coconut glazed plantains. We also ordered sopas but she forgot about it and just packed to go for us and gave us a sweet pudding dessert. read more

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WHY CANT THEY HAVE THIS IN MANHATTAN??!! I had the half/half jerk pork and jerk chicken). $22 and beyond worth it. It can easily fill up two people. I've ate Jamaican food all over Brooklyn and to be able to get the flavor all throughout is rare (down to the bone). God bless them. The food is heaven sent. I wish I wasn't so full from lunch. I don't come here often (I live in Manhattan) but when I do, I gotta stop by and taste a little heaven. I'm actually going to take the rest home so the family can experience this. You can't keep this flavor to yourself. It's gotta be shared. Dessert was a home run last time. Going to take a cheesecake home as well. read more

Bonney's - THANK ME LATER - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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Decided to try this place because I heard that the Jerk chicken was a must have, welp they were right!!! The jerk chicken was amazing!!!!! Got the fried shrimp wasn't a fan unfortunately I didn't like that it was still shelled and hard to eat. The rice and cabbage is a great combination with the meals. The service was great and the atmosphere was very homey. read more

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Jeanne and Damion are the sweetest most welcoming couple that we love supporting! Ever since their soft opening they have been so patient and kind with all of their interactions. Their fun fusions are what keep me coming back for more to try their spin on Filipino Jamaican dishes. We've catered with them as well and there isn't a thing I would change about their menu. Great quality food for a good price. Looking forward to see how their business keeps growing and booming! read more

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We just came from Metuchen's Jazz festival that they had at the high school and wanted to eat dinner in Downtown Metuchen. We were so lucky that there was an open spot on the street parking. Right across the Metuchen train station, is newly open Filipino Jamaican cuisine owned by a lovely and hardworking couple. We were greeted with a smile and Jeanne recommended us the popular items. She gave us a special dish, called marinated eggs with chilli oil on top. It was a nice kick! The food has flavor and their meat is wood grilled. It tasted amazing. Service and the food is 100 percent good. A returning customer here. Check out the pictures with the food. read more

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One of the first customers on a holiday, we got our food so fast even though we got there when they opened. It was rainy and chilly outside but it was warm and inviting inside. Though i recommend them add in some warmer colored lights. The food itself... amazing. 2 half and half platters was good enough to share between 4 hungry filipinos + the two different lumpias, plantains, and fruity drinks. WHO KNEW Jamaican and Filipino cuisine would be so good. BARBECUE WAS FIRE!!! PORK WAS AMAZING AND SAME WITH THE JERK CHICKEN. SHOUTOUT john marcelo for the recc. Amazing. Beautiful service as well, so local and the couple really does work hard for this place, and u can tell with the amount of love. PLEASE GO, try it!! As someone in edison who has had every filipino place within the 20 mile radius, this is more than worth it. read more

I kept seeing it pop up in my IG so we decided to check out this new place for an early dinner. Location wise - great spot. It's near the train station and in an area that gets good foot traffic. Decor - simple but tropical colors that pop making the interior looks light and open. There is an option to sit outside as well. Menu - simple and not overun with too many items. A mashup of both Jamaican and Filipino cultures from the apps to the drinks. I ordered the goat (which comes with veg + rice and peas) and my husband ordered the combo jerk chicken and pork (also came with the same sides). The pork was tender and had a lot of flavors. The chicken was delicious....juicy and not dry. The goat was delicious...lots of flavor and a some heat that lingers and compounds with each bite lol. The staff was friendly and attentive, addressing customer questions about the menu as they came in. All in all a good experience. read more

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Feb 1, 2026. My daughter heard about this place and she suggested for us to try, so we went. As a Filipino, on the menu my eyes immediately caught this Lumpia which has a beef curry filling, that became order #1. Next is the half pork and half chicken jerk. This dish came with pickled cabbage and roasted tomato that was grilled perfectly and 3 kinds of sauces which are sweet spicy salsa, jerk chilli and vinegar with daicon. Any of these sauces blends well with how the chicken and pork was marinated and grilled. Another dish we ordered was the Whole Red Trout. This is one of a kind dish that would make me keep coming back to this place. A very unique Jamaican - Filipino restaurant in New Jersey. read more

Catered from Bonney's for a group of 25 and the whole experience was smooth and amazing. Communication was clear and simple- they even let me move up the pick up date earlier without any complications. The food was amazing- ordered the jerk pork and chicken and people loved it and kept asking where it was from. Generous portion sizes and they added rice, cabbage, and a passion fruit drink in too which was so nice of them. Pick up was great, we were running late and they called to make sure everything was ok. Will definitely be ordering from them again and recommending them to friends and family! read more

Bonney's - catering menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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I thought the food was just ok. I understand it's a fusion between two cultures, but it was ok. I ordered half shrink half chicken. The jerk chicken is different than what im used to. The rice was plain. I dos the lumpia. It too was just ok. I ordered the corn tiramisu. I think that dessert would be perfect if they made it a little less sweet. But I really enjoyed the tiramisu. Would I come back, mmmmmmm????!!! Probably not. It's one of those places that's hyped up by those food critics but it's just ok. I would say try it out though. read more

I love Filipino food and I LOVE Jamaican food. So when I passed by this restaurant during #PopsMetuchen I immediately went in. It's a cute, casual dine-in spot. I ordered the oxtail for takeout along with a sorrel-kalamansi drink. The oxtail was fall off the bones tender, so flavorful and absolutely delicious. It was served with rice and purple cabbage. I think if it was served with garlic rice, it would be a perfect 10/10. read more

Everything about this place is awesome--delicious food, great service, excellent prices! Fast delivery! A

Filipino Jamaican EXCELLENCE!! From the flava of the staff to the spiciness of the food, it's EVERYTHING!! Fusion at it's finest!! Situated across the street from the train station, the place is ultra casual and bright. Lots of seating and all fresco seating too. Got the Curry Beef Lumpia. It's dipping sauce is pepper jelly. I don't even like pepper jelly but it works with this lumpia. The Jerk Chicken was seasoned so deliciously! A not-so-traditional Jerk seasoning mixed with traditional Filipino BBQ seasoning. A perfect blend for sure! It's like Chicken Inasal's Jamaican cousin. Lastly, but absolutely not least, treat yourself with the Sweet Corn Tiramisu. Fun layers of Summer love. They also offer Brisket or Oxtail Adobo on certain days and brunch with bibingka on weekends. They have freshly made in-house juices too. Can't wait to come back! Get there early as they sell out. I love it here! read more

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Filipino Jamaican??? Unusual fusion, BUT IT WORKS! We ordered every entrée on the menu that day -- Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, and Jerk Oxtail; each came with potato and rice. The protein, all of them, were excellent. Perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned (the oxtail was especially delicious). The rice was well cooked and also perfectly seasoned. The potatoes were potatoes. And we ordered a few other items. All good. If you're looking for some unique, tasty, food, I recommend Bonney's. I think you'll be pleased with the Filipino Jamaican fusion. read more

I cannot get enough, its in my weekly rotation at this point! I highly recommend the curried beef lumpia, the jerk pork, and the coconut glazed plantains. Jeanne and Damion are so kind and really have gone about creating a genuine community around their restaurant. Inside feels lively and like home, a perfect place to stop before hopping on or off the train. The menu always has a couple new things switching in and out so it's worth stopping by if you like trying something new. Also worth mentioning that the portions are huge. Usually 2-3 when I take something home for myself or feeding a group of like 6 with 2 mains and a starter. Amazing place to meet up with friends! I'll be going back soon to say the least. read more

Had no complaints! Owners were both really nice and their recommendations were really tasty. I'd come back and recommend them for sure. It felt family owned for sure which added a nice touch. read more

Food is incredible, you just don't get authentic food made with passion like this anymore. Must eat here, blend of Filipino and Jamaican flavors and spices. The vinegar hot sauce was my favorite and Jeanne is super awesome! read more

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We tried the lumpia and it has a different filling from that of a Jamaican patty but it is still wrapped in spring rolls. We also bought the 1/2 pork and chicken which had a lot of seasoning in their BBQand pretty good rice. Maybe there should be a yucca instead of a potato as a side. We also tried the Blueberry corn and kalamansi drink. They were very delicious with a lot of interesting fusion of flavors. The restaurant has a lot of flavors and spices something a little different from Filipino restaurants. read more

Bonney's - 1/2 chicken and pork. Blueberry corn and Kalamansi drink. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Did a little catering from Bonney's and it was perfect. Food was fresh well prepared well packaged more than enough for a dinner party 6. Could have easily fed 8-10. The owner was amazing with being responsive and transparent with pricing. Quick and easy pick up would recommended for anybody who wanted to have some great jerk, chicken and pork, lumpia, and oxtail empanadas. All amazing! Well done Bonney! read more

Bonney's - Red cabbage. Mixed jerk. Pork and chicken, and rice - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

The service was great; the rice was tasty however the jerk chicken was burnt and tasted like fuel. Here is a little constructive criticism on my part: Jerk chicken requires slow cooking in order for the chicken to absorb the tangy flavor of the jerk spice. You can make it big at Metuchen station, if you want to learn and improve. It's a great spot!. Do the best you can to make it work. I will return and try your other menus because I believe in supporting new businesses in my town. Frankly, the jerk chicken needs more time to be marinated. Good luck! read more

Bonney's - Jerk Chicken with cabbage and rice - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Reminiscent of a retro style Filipino restaurant. Don't be fooled by the the simple looks, but the food is an interesting surprise! Definitely the spices of Jamaican cuisine with the umami flavor of Filipino sauces. The chef was fantasic and made everything fairly efficient and fast! Definitely support this family business because the food is a real gem! read more

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Appalled by our visit yesterday. Owner was shockingly rude: When my 2nd entree was missing, she snapped that I "only ordered one" & dismissed me with NO apology after seeing the receipt. Food failed too: Jerk chicken tasted like it was cooked overnight reheated on the grill to mislead its freash/smothered in sauce. Chicken+pork combo missing chicken piece. $58 for this? Unacceptable. read more

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Delicious. The portions were huge! Chicken & pork combo platter was tasty, moist, seasoned well and not overly salty. Owners were very kind & gave great ordering advice which I appreciated. I would HIGHLY recommend trying it for yourself, it's worth it. read more

Stopped in with a group after work. Amazing food and service! We ordered the XL Pompano, sweet potatoes, plantains with jackfruit, empanadas, lumpia and jerk chicken. EVERYTHING was outstanding and we left stuffed and happy! The flavors and portions were out of this world! Also had the peach lassi and the sorrel drink and they were delicious too!! read more

The lumpia were amazing! Well seasoned, still warm. The jelly accompaniment a was perfect. Inviting atmosphere.. can't wait to go back and try more! read more

The salmon with curried crab topping was excellent and delicious! Grilled Beef and Chicken Are so good, juicy and tender. Very accessible location and No wait time. A bit chilly inside but no smoky smell inside the restaurant. Food was served hot! Service team members are friendly and gave a warm welcome to guests! True authentic Filipino taste and a flair of Jamaican and vice versa for some of the items on the menu. Great taste and experience of the best of both worlds! read more

From start to finish loved it! The sweet corn and blueberry drink was super yummy and the seafood kinilaw, a ceviche was delicious

I wish I could've had the chance to try their appetizers but the jerk pork was tender and delicious and completely filled me up. I shared it with another person. The fermented chili condiment tasted great in the rice as well. Very filling. The juices were also sweet and refreshing. Will be returning read more