This restaurant holds a lot of nostalgia for me. When I lived in the area years ago, I ordered from here regularly because the food was always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Recently, after nearly 10 years, I was back in the area visiting friends and suggested we order from there. I was excited to revisit my longtime favorite speciality, the chicken lo mein. What I remembered was a dish with a light, delicious sauce that perfectly blended Caribbean and Chinese flavors, with generous portions of tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken. Unfortunately, the meal I received was nothing like I remembered. The lo mein contained small, hard pieces of chicken, the noodles were overcooked, and that signature sauce was nowhere to be found. Instead, the dish was extremely dry and tasted almost entirely of soy sauce. It was so unappetizing that I couldn't eat it and ended up throwing it away. It's disappointing to see so many restaurants raising prices while portions shrink and quality declines. What made this experience especially sad was realizing that the cherished memory I had of Henrica's lo mein has been completely overshadowed by this visit. I think this can improve with having chefs who create this fusion and love doing it! A favorite taste from my teenage years is now, unfortunately, just a memory. However, the service was pleasant and music was a vibe!! read more

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Henrica's Resturant never disappoints when it comes to the food and drinks. My friend and I ordered the same entree which was Escovich style wings with Henrica's Fried Rice (my favorite), our meal was paired with the classic Rum Punch. The food was nice and hot when it was served. The Esco wings were so flavorful with all the onions pimentos seeds and of course peppers, loved it! Our waiter Malachi was so wonderful he was so helpful and made our drinks perfectly. The restaurant was well light and had the aroma of food in the air as R&B playing. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Rum Punch - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

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The wait times are ridiculous. Go somewhere else. I always place my order, give them an hour and still have to wait 30 - 45 minutes more, upon arrival. I'm through giving "benefit of doubt" and "grace". I will NEVER return to this place. It's not worth it and I will let family and friends know of competing restaurants that their time would be better spent at. Very unprofessional of them each and every time. Hugely disappointing. read more

Absolutely unacceptable. One of the worst Jamaican food experiences I've ever had. I ordered pepper steak with rice and peas from Henrica's, and from the moment I opened the container, it was a red flag. The "pepper steak" was battered in flour--which is already questionable--and when I took the first bite, the steak was clearly undercooked and raw inside. It was disgusting and completely inedible. I stopped eating immediately. The rice and peas was just as bad. Bland, dry, and missing the most basic elements of what rice and peas is supposed to be. There was no coconut flavor and barely any peas at all. It honestly looked like plain white rice with a few peas sprinkled in as an afterthought. This meal was not edible, period. I called the restaurant right away to report the issue and was told I'd have to bring the food back in person for them to "review it" and then they would issue a store credit. Why would I want a store credit from a Jamaican restaurant that can't properly cook pepper steak or rice and peas, two absolute staples? The meal was only $10.59, so the pushback made no sense--especially when they expected me to drive back out of my way just to prove their food was poorly cooked. The lunch special also came with a so-called "juice." It tasted like straight white sugar water--no real flavor at all, just a red tint from who knows what. Completely artificial and unpleasant. Between the bad food, poor customer service, and the lack of accountability, I truly don't understand how this place is still in business. As a fellow Jamaican, this was especially disappointing. This type of food does not represent our culture or our cuisine. 0/10. DO NOT RECOMMEND. Save your money and your time. Run the other way. The only Jamaican restaurant I trust in Queens is The Door. upon return and after examination had to nerve to tell me it's red meat that's how it should look these people are BBC DISGUSTING AND NASTY read more

Henrica's Restaurant - raw "peppered" steak - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

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This place has been around for years, I've always ordered here but never actually been. I've ordered the jerk pork and chicken pasta. It was so good I mean absolutely delicious. This meal was so big it can feed two. I was greeted with amazing service by our waiter. She attended to us the entire time. I would say they can use a refresh with there interior. It does seem a little outdated I feel. But overall this place has been a 10 out of 10 definitely recommend. I will be coming back here for sure. Also tooooo, the PINA COLADASSSS ARE SOOOOO GOOD!!! read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Jerk pork & Henrica's Jerk Chicken Pasta Alfredo - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

After being away for years (I honestly can't remember the last time I was there), I recently went back to Henrica's for a milestone birthday party. The space was pretty much how I remembered--small, cozy, and great for a more intimate event. The staff working the party were really friendly and helpful, and the service overall was great. Even the bartender was nice, though the drink selection was a bit limited. Now for the disappointment: the food. I ordered the curry shrimp with rice and peas, which wasn't part of the catered menu, so I had to order it separately from their regular menu and pay for it out of pocket. When it came out, everything was served separately, rice, veggies, and shrimp. The shrimp was lukewarm. Luckily, the server was super nice about it and took it back right away, bringing me a new dish (hopefully freshly made, though I'm not totally sure). Unfortunately, the food didn't get much better. The rice and veggies were just okay, nothing special. The curry sauce was watery, bland, and way too spicy without much flavor. The shrimp were soggy, and honestly, I started wondering if I was given the spicy shrimp instead of the curry by mistake. The veggies that came with the shrimp were probably the best part, not great, but at least they had a bit of crunch. All in all, I really appreciated the server's kindness and the fact that they comped the meal. The service was definitely the highlight, but the food just didn't hit the mark for me. read more

Was invited by a family member to this spot for drinks and appetizers. Easy to get to. It is close to Belt Parkway. LIRR Is also a short walk from this place. There is street parking as well as meter parking. It was a Wednesday afternoon so it wasn't crowded. But the pepper shrimp were delicious. They did leave our fingers red, but they were flavorful and not too spicy. The wings were deliciously crispy and saucy. The jerk chicken was tender and juicy. The dipping sauce was yummy! The service from Tanisia was great. She was pleasant and not overseen. Her timing was perfect! I would definitely return. I heard they do a buffet and music on certain nights. Hopefully I can attend read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and when I say the service has gone downhill, it's no exaggeration. I take pride in supporting Black-owned business, but this restaurant is a clear example of why folks turn their backs. I placed an order at 4:30 and was told the food will be ready in 30 minutes. I arrived promptly at 5:00 and guess what? Food wasn't ready. I understand things happen, so I extended some grace. Despite telling the woman at the counter my name twice upon arrival, she took it upon herself to keep asking me the name on the order. Other customers ahead of me had the same problem. It took an additional 30 minutes for them to have my order ready. Upon checkout, there was no apology for the long wait or anything done to try and rectify the situation. Mind you, this is not the first, second, or third time this has happened to me. While the food was good, there are other Jamaican restaurants in the neighborhood with better tasting food without the ridiculous wait times. It seems as if this is standard protocol for the restaurant--based on personal experience and other reviews--so I'll take my business elsewhere. If you value your time, find somewhere else to go. read more

I've been to Henrica's many times over the years and I always enjoy myself! My family had my college graduation dinner here in 2019 before I got on Yelp. But I was here recently with my mom and niece and had to do a review. My mom loves this place. The food never disappoints. The staff is always nice and there's a live DJ sometimes. This night I had the curry shrimp, and carrot juice and I LOVE me some carrot juice. I was not disappointed. My mom tore her cowfoot up! We'll keep coming back to Henricas. read more

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We saw a jamaican food. Jerk pork jerk chicken. Of the jerk chicken rasta pasta coming myself soon I can order for that read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Desserts by just food of the sweets - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

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Fell off completely Pasta was mushy and watery no taste Best thing Is pepper shrimp read more

Placed an order 3 days in advance from the catering menu for a small pan of jerk wings to take to a BBQ. The order required a down payment, which I provided by credit card and I paid the rest at pick up. The wings were a hit! They were delicious as always. I appreciated the consistency in the taste of their jerk sauce, how well & seasoned the wings were cooked and how FRESH the wings were. The small pan came with jerk sauce on the side. Will definitely place another order soon. read more

That red peas soup with beef was exactly what I needed! It only did not get a five star out because there was very little beef and they did tell me as I ordered. I appreciated that. read more

Came to Henrica's for a few drinks. The bartender here was such a sweetheart! I don't know her name, but she was awesome. I ordered a rum punch which was strong (in a good way)! She also had some left over strawberry daiquiris which she gave us a sample of. Overall seems like a chill spot for food and drinks. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Rum punch - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

The escovitched fish was delish had a side of festival which did not disappoint -- planning to reorder this weekend

The music is so loud and even after they turned it down, the volume seem to creep back up to the original volume. The food was okay not great. I guess going in, my expectations were high. The fruit punch was surprisingly good and I was told by our waitress that they make all of the fruit juices. Speaking of our waitress, she was pleasant and patient with us. I am willing to give this place another try read more

Long time customer. This restaurant always has subpar service & Turn around time on food. Food Is delicious and it's the only reason I return. Visited recently and experienced something I have never experienced ANYWHERE. I ordered 2 Fried Shrimp Appetizers amongst other things. The shrimp was the issue. Crispy on the outside, Raw Shrimp on the inside. I checked both orders. Cut into each and every shrimp. Same. I'm writing this because not only am I disappointed with raw food but when I went back to return the food there was no regard for the mishap. No apology. No emotion or regret behind that counter. Unacceptable. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Fried Shrimp appetizer...ALL Raw Shrimp. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

these people at henrikas are rhe worst . their take out is ridiculous. Food is good but not worth waiting 30 minutes for soup! read more

Henrica's Restaurant - These people are so fuckin slow!! never order take out from henrikas tou will be waiting for an hr after the order. - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

I've only been here for lunch but it's always been a win. They have great lunch special deals, with a variety of Jamaican and Chinese options. The food here is always great, good price and portion size. It isn't usually full during lunch time so you can sit right away. The jerk sauce that comes with the jerk chicken or pork is pretty spicy and tasty. The curry goat was also pretty good in that there was not too many bones in it. The only thing they can work on is having other options for the soup. I went twice and they only had beef soup as an option to accompany their lunch special. It would be nice to have another vegetable/chicken option for those that don't eat red meat. read more

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I came to Henrica's with 9 of my family members to celebrate Mother's Day. The food took 1 hour and 30 minutes to arrive. We kept asking the staff about our food and they kept saying the kitchen was backed up. Finally, when we decided to leave the food came out. so we decided to stay. I had curry lobster which was tough but my family had traditional jamaican food that was ok. Tamika the manager was friendly and accommodating but the waitress (Name "Convernace") was sub par and had an attitude when I questioned erroneous charges on the bill.. But I gave it 3 stars because Tamika was exceptional read more

Had jerk chicken from here will never eat anything from here again . Mac and cheese was really dry and tasteless. Jerk chicken just tasted like a bunch of browning it wasn't a good taste. Curry was also very weak like I've never had food so tasteless from a Jamaican restaurant. Also had to wait almost 45 minutes to get the food when I ordered to go. Really was not a pleasant experience overall and I live in the neighborhood and pass this place almost every day and I'll never go inside again That's how bad the wait and food were read more

Staff welcoming. Decor is nice and clean. Food was good but was not hot when arrived to the table. Have eaten here before and food was hot. Don't know what happened this time. read more

Henrica's food has fallen off over the years. Recently bought take out after staying away for a while. Won't make that mistake again.

Some friends & I went to Henrica's the other day after driving out & finding that our favorite Jamaican spot was closed. I had never been to Henrica's before. I was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is meh but our server was attentive and communicative. Best of all, my food was delicious. Starting with the sorrel, which for me sometimes isn't sweet or intense enough, but here was the perfect balance for me. For my entree, I had the whiting appetizer with escovitch and sides of rice and peas & plantain. All very very delicious. Even better the next day when I heated up my leftovers which was about 10 minutes ago, which is why I'm about to nap now. I will be definitely back. read more

This place is a hit and miss. I only order from her Monday -Thursday because that's the only time they'll get my phone order correct as well as giving me food to match the prices. During the week when I order oxtails with rice and peas order is correct and I actually get pieces of oxtails and not just gravy and bones. Friday to Sunday count on receiving only gravy and bones with your order. Their brown stew snapper is really really good. I keep going back because the of those two items. read more

I love the jerk chicken fired rice & the chicken and broccoli with white rice my two fav things from here to alternate from

Ok! Ok! You have to give props where they are due. Had a late lunch at the restaurant today and was impressed with the staff and food. Tasty..delivered quickly and with a smile. The team was setting up for three parties and did a tasteful job with three distinct setups for their guests later today. Our small business need recognition when they do a good.. even great job. Kudos to Henricas for a job well done today. Hope your guests tonight are equally impressed. read more

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I've been here once before the Pandemic in September 2019 and looked forward to coming back. It's now 2022, and I can say I won't be coming back again! The Ox Tail & Curry Goat combo is $22 but it was mostly BONES! I kidd you not, every piece of meat I picked up was Bones. I also ordered one (to-go) in advance, and I'm sorry I did, as my to-go order was worse than my plated food - Mostly Rice - NO Meat! There's a 24-hour Jamacian Restaurant in Harlem around 138th Street (King Barka) that, you'll wait an hour on line even at 1 a.m. but for the same $22 Ox Tail plate, you'll get a plate two can eat from with Mac & Cheese! I wish they had a sit-down area! read more

Love the curry goat and the oxtail! They have some Amazing affordable lunch specials! Will definitely be coming back.

Love this place. I've been here at least 100x since I work in the area. And it never disappoints. Whether you wanna hang by the bar for a drink, stop in for lunch during the day, or even dinner with the family, you can count on this place. They even have a comedy night with some very good comedians and other times musicians that come and play. The menu has a ton of options. Whether your in the mood for Jamaican, again fusion, pasta dishes, whatever you are looking for they can make it and the taste and flavors are usually on point. Very friendly and courteous staff. They really try to make you happy. And from time to time you can even catch the owner hanging out or walking around checking in on people. This place really is a gem. Totally love it. You should def check it out. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Crashed a wedding reception! Lol. It don't get no better than this - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

Food here is getting better, they are always crowded I would say to call in ahead and set your order. Customer service is a hit or miss at times but they have a variety of menu items read more

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My friend and I enjoyed a band here a few weeks prior to this visit. When we found out it was a weekly thing, cover-band lovers we are we vowed to return. We came back on a Saturday but to our disappointment, the band/lady only performs on a Friday. After a drink at the bar we enquired about food and was informed the kitchen closes at midnight. It was way before that and others were still dining so we decided to have a bite. Selections of curried shrimp and jerk chicken which came with soup or salads were made. After snapping a pic or two (yelp comes first and all that jazz) I took two forks of my salad before I realized our nonchalant waiter was standing at our booth with what appeared to be our entrees. I was a bit taken aback, we hadn't even properly started our salads as yet. I shrugged and cleared the table for him to put our food down. Mind you, I had ordered curry....cold curry no good. I felt rushed. I started eating my salad quickly even though my friend insisted there is no rush......but.... I had curry. When I was finished with my salad and started on my curry to my dismay but expectations, my food was cold. So cold that the curry sauce already had a thin film of curdle. Now I ain't no cook but I know reheated curry when I see/taste it. Around this time we noticed the romantically low lights started flickering. It got intensely bright, then low again then bright, then low. Staff at this time started walking around clearing chairs and tables away and the place morphed into a huge empty space except for the booths, one of which we occupied. We were in the middle of chatting, hadn't even closed off our plates yet when Mr. Waiter, (who obviously doesn't know how a plate and utensils are closed off ) came over and asked/stated "finished", I looked at my plate, looked at him, looked at my friend looked at my plate, then looked at him again and said okay, if you say so." Sidenote: I apologize if I came across rude Mr. Waiter but you started it. There was no panache with his service, no order, no smile, nothing but an air of "why are you here to dine? Plates were just dropped on the table. **Splat!** We later dound out they were getting ready for a party. Sooooo, which is it, restaurant/lounge or club? The REAL End (well unless we return for that lady singer. She's good, one star for her and one for the barman (I rate cuties, sue me). read more

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Well..I think I like this place! There is a running joke about Carribean shop women, dem face ahhlweez luk turn up ahn stink. No, the staff here were not bubbling over in joy but they were pleasant in their own way. The main thing is I really enjoyed the food. My girlfriend and I opted for the buffet instead of ordering from the menu. We wanted to taste almost everything Henrica's had to offer. All of the items I sampled were flavorful and forced my belly to make room given it was "all you can eat" on a Sunday. There was a huge variety of dishes on the buffet menu from salad, curried shrimp, curried goat, fried fish, king fish, fried rice, rice and peas, rasta pasta, corn meal porridge, chicken and dumpling soup, chocolate and red velvet, and a cold glass of pink lemonade. Phewww... That's was just to name a couple items.. The space itself is small but classy in its own way. Great for small family gatherings and group meetups. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

Henricas offers an infusion of authentic Jamaican & Chinese cuisine. Henricas offers Happy Hour from 5pm-8pm. It's a short timeframe but who needs more than three hours to down approximately 4.5 drinks? I don't & neither should you. This spot offers a nice Caribbean vibe from the bartenders, music, food, & drinks. Some nights there's a live band. Dining in is always nice because it feels like your on a vacation enjoying really delicious food. It's inexpensive & the portions are on the large side. I recommend the Rum Punch. It's my go to drink when I dine here. Their liquor is top shelf. You won't spot one bottle of El Cheapo. There's no cheap crap even when Happy Hour is going on. Who would've thought that you can get a buzz off of a $4 Rum Punch? The Happy Hour Menu consists of $4 drinks such as Long Island, Rum Punch, Sex On The Beach, & Martini just to name a few. The appetizers I ordered from the HH menu were $5 each. Some items offered on the menu are Jerk Wings, Jerk Pork, Fish Sticks, & Fried Shrimp. I ordered all four apps and everything was good. I wasn't expecting the apps to be as plentiful as they were. Before ordering the Fish Sticks make sure they have tartar sauce first. I was very disappointed that they didn't have any condiments to be paired up with the fish. read more

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Today's visit went exceptionally well. The food was made quickly, it was the correct order, the food was delicious, the employee was polite, and I only spent $21. I attached a picture. I ordered ackee and salt fish, with fried dumplings and calaloo. The only negative thing I have to add is about the parking situation. Cars are double and triple parked in the street making it extremely busy in the area. I suggest going with someone (if you order takeout) so someone can stay in the car, as it's a busy corner. Otherwise, I'm pleased with my food and visit. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

Not the same. After Nakisaki , they held on for a while but the last 3 times ( and I gave it that many times because I still had faith in them) the food was dry, rice was hard and the food taste stale. Smh never again. I'm done with them. I mean not just bad absolutely horrible. Bring back the Original owners. read more

My school is here celebrating the retirement of one of our teachers. The food is just incredible, such flavor so warm in the belly. After all the yummy chicken and chicken and salmon and veggies and rice and peas and all the delicious appetizers here come mac and cheese! Our long long party table in the bake room was very satisfied. The service was awesome and the drinks were kept coming. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - After all the yummy chicken and chicken and salmon and veggies and rice and peas and all the delicious appetizers here come mac and cheese! - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

A little gem in Queens. So far I have tried the curry chicken, curry goat , oxtail and esco snapper fish. My fav is the fish. The rest was a bit salty even though they were tasty. My little spot as I always feel welcomed by the waitress. If you are looking for a nice Jamaican restaurant with nice music and exemplary service and of course Jamdown food this place is a must try. read more

Henrica's Restaurant - The dining area - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

I had planned a birthday celebration for my dad with the dining manager, Ms. Janet. Upon arrival, my party and I were very impressed that they setup our table with balloons. The staff, customer service, food and music were amazing. In the midst of having our dessert, they brought out the cake with sparkling flares for my dad, and played the "Happy Birthday to You" song, by Stevie Wonder. We had a GREAT time and anticipate returning to this restaurant, in the near future, for a different event. read more

Love this spot..great vibes..chill atmosphere...amazing food from jerk chicken. Curry goat...jerk pork..ziti. And the list goes on..this is definitely gonna be a regular for my family cant wait to impress my friends with this gem!!! read more

Henrica's Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Rosedale, New York

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