Everything from the service and the food was excellent. We got grits, patties, pasta, oxtail rice bowl and everything was so flavorful and the portions were really large and we were also there during happy hour on a Saturday and happy hour was from 4 to 7 and those drinks were really good too. We will definitely be back. This was such a unique experience with true authentic Caribbean food. read more

Curry n Jerk - Oxtail Fried bowl - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I took my Jamaican father-in-law here and he said it was legit! I really enjoyed the oxtail, plantains and rice and peas. The jerk chicken was good, but honestly, I suggest getting the oxtail instead! My one complaint is that we were the only customers ordering food and were told it would be a 15 minute wait, but it was almost an hour for our food to be ready. This is a gem in Memphis if you want good Jamaican food! read more

Curry n Jerk - Jerk Chicken Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This was my first stop in Memphis and it didn't disappoint! Everything was very flavorful and the portions are huge! They didn't have wine on the menu, but found a hidden bottle that I was able to enjoy, which was kind of hilarious. Friendly staff! They didn't have the vegan drumsticks while I was there, which was super disappointing, because I'm sure they would have been delicious! read more

Date Night!! He picked a great spot! The oxtails were delicious, full of flavor, and tender! The wings had a great smoked taste, and the dry jerk seasonings were just right. However, the Bob Marley was a super sweet frozen margarita with little alcohol, and the Rum punch wasn't punching much! The food was 10/10, and the drinks were 6/10. We should have stuck to our regular cocktails of choice. We will return. Our sever helpful with the menu! read more

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Pretty solid. Had a "beef patty", some yellow rice, and some jerk wings. Great flavors across the board. read more

Curry n Jerk - Jerk wings and rice - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I ordered takeout and waited at the bar for my meal. Notes: Flavorful. My meal served as two meals, had some for later. They weren't stingy with the oxtails. I was greeted by a friendly hostess and I appreciated her attentiveness. One thing I didn't take a picture of was the oxtail patty. I had that until my To-Go order was ready. 10/10 Juicy and tender. read more

Curry n Jerk - Oxtail meal with mac n cheese ( 12 ounces) Rice And Peas ( 12 ounces ) - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Friendly service. This is my first time ever eating Caribbean food. I ordered the jerk shrimp and chicken pasta. From the pics online it didn't look appeasing to eat in but after we walked in we mos def decided to eat there. Restaurant and restroom was clean. I ordered the jerk chicken and shrimp pasta and it was fantastic. I'll be returning. read more

Memphis TN, in the house! My Hometown has exceeded expectations! The upper level has a 15 person full service bar. The lower level has a 1p person full service bar and sometimes hosts local entertainment. Parking garage is across the street with paid meters on the street. Let me get to the purpose of the post --- FOOD! The Caribbean food is outstanding. The Ox tails, curry chix and goat are some of the best I've had. Peas and rice, cabbage and plantains topped off the meal. They also have a spicy hot sauce the put sweat beads on my forehead! The price is $$$, but we'll worth the cost. read more

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This might be the number 1 Carib restaurant in Memphis. Reasonably priced meals for the amount of food given compared to others. Their flavor has been consistent since I began dining there. Food: amazing, their curry chicken and rice and bean was unusually a bit too salty on this trip but overall still comforting. Service: swift and friendly Ambiance: casual and family friendly Only challenge is parking. There's a parking garage across the street for valet parking $15. Street parking is usually difficult to find. read more

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I had the ox tails and jerk chicken, the jerk chicken was on, point seasoned well, nicely cook, BUT the ox tails where horrible, it was so much fat on it and the little tenderness was rubbery! I complained about the ox tails and the brought out more ox tails, That's funny I didn't want the ones on my plate but they brought out more smdh! Wish they would hv listened and brought out what I expressed what was good! Will not b revisiting!!!! read more

10/10 I've only been once which is criminal. But it was amazing. Friendly service, amazing food. The inside is what it is, nothing special but the food was amazing. It can get spicy! And I think the had a drink special running that night, two for one. read more

The jerk pasta was watery than ocean. It was disgusting, the jerk chicken taste like nothing , it's bland, I do not recommend this place.

The food was amazing! We had the oxtail Mac and cheese, oxtail (tendernism) jerk wings, rum punch and Bob Marley drink! The staff was friendly and engaging. The manager and owner also personally came to see if we enjoyed their fabulous Caribbean cuisine. This Mississippi group will definitely be back! read more

Incredible meal!!! I got the jerk salmon over cheese grits and told everyone I knew about them.

seasoning was excellent. Customer Service was excellent, the chefs came out a couple of times to ask if the food tasted good. Of course, it did. I don't know how they did it,but the entire entre stayed piping hot for the entire time of our meals. When you're in Memphi, be sure to check it out! read more

Y'all. Curry n Jerk was SO GOOD. Believe the hype. My personal favorite was the goat. It was my first try and it was so flavorful. All of the meat was tender and the portion sizes were quite large! Service was fast and the vibes were chill for a Saturday evening. I'll be back! read more

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Our waitress Theresa was very pleasant and she made me the best Moscow Mule..had me thinking she put pineapple juice in it but the flavor was on point. I had the curry and jerk chicken with cabbage and rice.. read more

Curry n Jerk - 3 Course Jerk Chicken and Chicken Curry Combo - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Horrible! The food didn't match the picture. The service took and hour. And the atmosphere was loud with the party happening downstairs. But this wasn't the worse of it! They steal from you by charging a mandatory 20% tip charge for dining in and a 15% charge for carry out. Server didn't inform us of this charge. If she did, we wouldn't have ate there. Now did she deserve the 20% gratuity. No. She did not. She should've told us there was a charge for dining in. That's my tip! (Oh and if you're wondering, party size doesn't matter. You are charge even if you come alone). About the food: the rice was not fried as in the restaurants photo. It was more like a mushy rice. The flavors didn't impress me. It had the usual Caribbean taste of spices, herbs, and jerk seasoning. It was a bit salty. And because the rice was too soft it failed at being the jerk fried rice it was meant to be. Had to order something else (which the server expressed she didn't like). Now you know! read more

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Wow! I was traveling through Memphis from Seattle, and Yelp didn't disappoint again! I rolled up to Curry n Jerk around 9pm and grabbed the best dinner I've had in quite some time. I ordered the Panamanian pasta with shrimp and chicken, and it was dope! For tyou old timers, "dope" means GREAT! I also had great service from Landon at the bar and all of the staff were super-friendly and attentive. Chef Mike even came to my table, asked how everything was, and explained the layers of cookies it takes to create such a wonderful dish. I'll be back! read more

Curry n Jerk - Panamanian Pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Finally made it to Curry n Jerk. First visit was during Downtown Dining Week. Food was so good and the restaurant is beautiful with a great fine dining feel. Second trip was just as good. The sliders and fried rice dishes are some of the best I have ever had. Just sorry I failed to get here sooner. Staff are so nice and service is top notch. read more

Food is great. Smoky dining room is not. We decided to do takeout. Ordered the sampler, a beef patty,and the rum cake. Goat was a bit dry, but the oxtail and the curry chicken were irie! Rum cake got a lot better when we poured a shot of Bacardi 8 on it at home. Fix the ventilation and it gets to everything criss, man. Lata. read more

This place is a must try. I have been numerous times and they never disappoint. I can't suggest one thing to try because everything is good. Check them out. read more

I know I gave one review already, but we went back to the new location and everything is STILL AMAZING! The restaurant itself is spacious and classy. They also have a lounge downstairs that is beautifully decorated. The staff was very friendly from the host greeting us promptly, the waiter who was very knowledgeable and helpful, the bartender who was amazing at his craft, and even the owner checking on his patrons and making sure everything ran smoothly. The food was a 10/10, we had the oxtail pasta and the jerk fried rice. Each plate was a generous portion filled with flavor and love the drinks were nicely made and had a great taste. This restaurant will not disappoint! read more

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I heard that this was a Black Owned Business and I wanted to try them out. I hate going downtown to eat but this place made it worth it. Be on the lookout for meter parking, valet parking, and parking garages. We arrived at 6pm on a weekday. The only Happy Hour they had was the Rum Punch. It was pretty good. We ordered Beef Patties and Chicken Patties as appetizers, I got the oxtails with rice and beans and side of fried plantains. The Patties are great. Be sure to ask for Mango sauce and Jerk sauce. The oxtails were amazing and I want to come back just for the oxtails. The fried plantains were good as well. read more

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well, let me tell you this was my first time having Jamaican food and I absolutely LOVED IT! The right amount of spice and those oxtails was damn near falling OFF the bone The chicken was good, but the real show stopper was the oxtails. Definitely worth coming back again in the VERY near future read more

Curry n Jerk - Oxtails Rice and Peas Corrine's Seasoned Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The food and service was awesome. Great Cajun shrimp and tostones. Just be aware that if you dine in they automatically charge you a 20% gratuity, even if it's just 2 or 3 people. Probably explains why all of the locals ordered take-out, but then ate at the tables in the restaurant... read more

Holy oxtails! Curry n Jerk was absolutely delicious! Hubs and I stopped by for lunch and had some of the best oxtails and jerk chicken wings ever. We both ordered oxtail plates (as sharing wasn't an option) and he added the jerk chicken wings as an app. So much food and oh, so good! I ordered Ting also. Good times! read more

Juneteenth 4 customers who came in after got their food before me. The person I was with got their food before me. The manager Robert said no he would not make any concessions for me for the hour wait and inconvenience. Bad service and attitude. Not coming back! read more

I was looking forward to eating some Caribbean food here in Memphis but was not happy with the overall experience. The waiter told me there was a QR code for the menu, I was reading thru the menu but the waiter was telling me what was on the menu. I hate when people do that, let me read the menu and ask questions if I have any. I told the waiter I wanted a Pattie and Coco Bread. Now when you say Patty and Coco Bread its normally Jamaican/Trinidadian/Guyanese style, iykyk. The waiter never explained to me nor did the menu say "Panamanian" style patty and coco bread. The waiter came to me THREE tines because he was confused about what I wanted. The chef then came out to ask what I wanted, I explained for the 4th time, I WANT A BEEF PATTY AND COCO BREAD!!! The chef then mansplains to me what it is and then goes on to tell me "Atlanta has fried chicken and New Orleans has fried chicken, and they're all different". I then ordered the "Curry and Jerk Plate (curry chicken and jerk chicken) and the curry looked correct in colour and it was okay at best. The chicken was rubbery, one piece still had blood oozing from it. The Jerk was not jerk, it was baked chicken with a mango chutney sauce on the side and a little Jerk sauce mixed in. The patty was shipped in and was the only good thing oh and the plantin' was good. Just say you're a Panamanian restaurant and that's it. Panama is not in the Caribbean. read more

Food is good and flavorful with nice portions. I wish they offered fresh salmon vs frozen. The new location is open and has great booth and bar space. read more

Lunch, dinner, weekend brunch! Who could ask for more? What an incredible addition to downtown Memphis! The setting, the service, the delicious menu. I just don't know where to start. Okay, I will start with the curry chicken dinner. That is my favorite thing on the menu. Wow! The chicken falls off the bone, it wasn't too salty and the sides are amazing. I got cabbage and peas & rice. Do it! You must not leave here without trying the fried plantains. So my dad is from the island of Nevis and I have been going there since I was a child. Plantain: Pronounced in the islands "plan-tins." Not "plan-tain," LOL!!! Another tradition is the beef or chicken patty. Sooooo good. A staple. Like French fries in America. If you get anything jerk, ask them not to cook the meat so hard. It's delicious, but often overcooked. I've gotten the chicken and the salmon. You must have a taste of the islands, if you happen to be in downtown Memphis. It's worth the vacation! read more

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Oxtail was fall off the bone flavorful. Love all the flavor and spice on everything we ordered. They had many customers even on the night the hurricane came through with torrential rain so you know the place is good! I can't wait to eat there again. read more

Curry 'N Jerk is a fantastic place to enjoy an incredible meal. I am a huge fan of Jamaican food and Curry 'N Jerk definitely did not disappoint. Curry 'N Jerk specializes in Caribbean cuisine and they do a fine job of bringing a taste of the Caribbean up to Bluff City and with food this good, Memphis locals have a very good reason to look beyond the barbecue that Memphis is most known for and come check this place out. I am a huge fan of Jamaican food and went with their jerk chicken and it was definitely on point, especially considering that Memphis is known for their barbecue and southern cuisine much more than Jamaican food. All in all, I would definitely recommend a visit to Curry 'N Jerk. The food is good, the staff friendly and while the restaurant is nothing fancy, the food is intended to be the star here, not the ambiance. read more

Small restaurant in downtown Memphis. It can be difficult to find a table walking in so I would recommend getting a reservation. The food here is nothing short of stellar. We went with a group and ordered a bunch of the popular items. Coconut Shrimp: Small portion size for the price. Coconut flavor not too overwhelming and it was perfectly fried. Would have been even better with a dipping sauce. Jerk Chicken Alfredo: Highly Recommend!! Jerk Chicken is cooked to perfection with the classic jerk flavor. The creaminess of the alfredo sauce paired very well with the chicken. Goat Curry: It is difficult to cook goat to perfection but the chefs here nailed it. The curry had good depth of flavor with all the spices. Reminded me of an Indian goat curry but with a slightly different flavor profile. Would recommend! Oxtail: Universally raved about and it lived up to expectations. Curry/Jerk Combo plate: Huge portion of food. The curry was well-spiced and the jerk chicken was tender. All in all a solid dish. Overall, I would highly recommend both locals and tourists to try out this locally owned gem!! read more

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BLACK OWNED BUSINESS ALERT Today I had the chance to visit a very talked about restaurant called @currynjerk Curry n Jerk in the heart of downtown Memphis. I've had so many people tell me about them and how I should check out this spot. I am so glad I did The menu was filled with so many items that sounded delicious but I decided to try their Curry Goat with cabbage and rice & beans. I'm so happy I got the chance to dine in with them cause baby they did what they needed to do. The seasons and spices were everything and I will def be back! If you are in the mood for some GREAT Caribbean food do yourself a favor and check them out! SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS! read more

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The best oxtails. Let's just start there. Curry n Jerk is a decent sized restaurant of about 15 or so tables and a bar. I've been to their location for brunch (at the time they had bottomless mimosas). I've ordered food to go. But this was the first time I'd sat for dinner. I started with the rum punch from their happy hour menu. Good call. The Caesar salad's dressing seemed more of a vinaigrette instead of the traditional creamy dressing, but it was good nonetheless. Different but good. The bread is a problem. I honestly could only eat a couple of bites before knowing that I couldn't go any further. They were huge (the pic doesn't show their full size), fluffy, warm, soft and with a hint of sweetness. Like I said -- problem. Everything was good. But the oxtails? They were the star of the night. I asked for a side of grits and was grateful they honored my request although they "don't usually do that". The oxtails were extremely tender and paired perfectly with the grits. The cabbage has the correct name; they were rightly seasoned and had just enough spice. And the plantain did what it was supposed to do and made me want to order a side of plantains to go. Fried just right with a firm center. The rest of of the table ordered the 12 piece wings, fries, plantains, and the coconut shrimp. Although I didn't taste of it, they raved about the food. The coconut shrimp were large enough to fill for dinner, even though they were served 4 or 5. Curry n Jerk is Black owned and downtown Memphis. The customer service was great. Thank you to Shay for being our patient and attentive waitress. Parking can be a bit of a pain if you're looking for street parking. But you can park in the garage on 2nd Ave and walk around the corner to the restaurant. I was able to get 4 hours (more than enough time) for ~ $13. read more

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Is it the best West Indian food we've had? I mean, no. Doesn't even make my top 50 list. But hey, this is Memphis. We should celebrate anything that's not BBQ or Southern in nature. So with that as a preface, the food here was pretty good. We had the dark meat jerk chicken, shrimp skewer, and oxtails with beans and rice. Not too shabby. Not too shabby at all. If you want something a bit different in Memphis, I think you should seriously consider giving this place a try. read more

I stopped in for lunch after hearing from one of their cooks how good the food is. After trying the restaurant, I was disappointed and underwhelmed with the overall quality of the food. It was not flavorful, hot, or seasoned well. The cabbage had little to no seasoning and while the portion size was good, I ate very little of it. The beans and rice was precisely the same. The Jerk shrimp had a few seasonings which were visible on the shrimp, but somehow the texture of the shrimp were tough. My bill came off to $45. I don't mind paying for food. I simply expect good food. The customer service was good and so was the ambiance. I didn't get remotely close to "authentic Caribbean cuisine," flavored food. Everything pictured is what I left. The plantains were pretty good, but slightly over cooked. Plantains normally are crunchy, but crispy. read more

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4 of us went for their Sunday brunch - bottomless mimosas for $15... and they were really very good. Many different flavors of which I remember Strawberry/Kiwi, Pineapple, Coconut, Peach and Passion Fruit. I had the Curry Shrimp and Grits. I kept an open mind to not expect a Cajun style meal, and I did well because this was definitely a Jamaican spin on it. I wish they had grilled the shrimp first to get that smoky flavor which would elevate the dish further. It was well seasoned and the grits were just a tad runnier than I would like, but better so than under cooked. A tip for all my "spicy food lovers." If you love hot sauce, don't go up in there asking for no hot sauce. They will bring you PEPPER sauce. And if you take it and drizzle it all over your food thinking it's some Louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco, you're in for a VERY RUDE awakening - or death. Caribbeans do not play with that heat! It is in another dimension... heed my warning - one of the people in my group didn't. It was a hilarious experience to watch. The ambiance of the place is very intimate, they had a live musician playing the sax and also recorded music which was very fitting to the atmosphere. Everything had a really good vibe. But what sends this place from a 4 to 5 start is the serving staff. You can tell they love what they do and have fun bringing joy to the customers. Special shout out to Porsha... this young lady had the entire dining room either grooving, smiling or laughing. She is an asset to this place. I highly recommend Curry and Jerk! read more

Curry n Jerk - Curry shrimp and grits - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I visited for the first time. I found this place after googling for Jamaican food. I was not disappointed. I will become a regular as of today. The oxtails were the largest and meatiest that I have ever seen or eaten. I ordered oxtails w cabbage, rice and beans. The plantain was also delicious. The punch was also delicious and not watered down. I will return again on tomorrow. Shoutouts to Shay and Teresa!...Great ambience, music, and food!...The restaurant as well as the bathrooms were clean...#I'mIn! read more

Curry n Jerk - Oxtails with thick gravy....Yes! - Caribbean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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