First time trying the food was amazing service was very friendly the Mac pie with the jerk chicken…read morewas amazing i recommend everyone to try it atleast once will be coming back! -Marcus

Food was amazing the goat is a must try with the Mac pie! the service was even better than the food…read morethe guy at the front is super nice and I kid you not the food took 3 minutes to arrive. They even have the game running so the ambiance is amazing and the seats are great. 10/10 - Michael

Who doesn't love oxtails? Great Jamaican spot in the Toronto area. I appreciated the generous…read moreportion and the friendly service. Definitely would return. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews)

Visit for Sunday lunch, it's a takeout only spot in a local plaza with many food options. Space is…read morelarge with many options cafeteria style. All day special includes main with choice of carb and 2 sides. Order: Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas (Oxtail gravy over), Cucumber Salad and Pasta salad. Salads were really good and nice to see a place with options other than just coleslaw. Rice with Oxtail gravy was good! Jerk Chicken is cooked nice, fall of the bone, good flavour and hit of hot peppers. I'd come back!

I was in town for the weekend and needed some West Indian food and they did not disappoint, the…read moregentleman that helped me was very friendly.

It's been quite a while since I've been to Kitchen King and enjoyed their delicious Jamaican food…read more I've been to their previous location on Nugget Ave. a few times and I've been to their current location on Progress Ave. when they first moved. At that time, however, they weren't allowed to cook their jerk meats outside on a drum, something they were known for. Thank goodness that has changed! On this visit, I got a very generous sampling of their Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Curry Goat, and Oxtail, with rice and peas. It was all very good! The jerk meats, done in a drum over charcoal, had a nice smokey flavour. The curry goat and oxtail were also very flavourful. In addition to these traditional Jamaican dishes, they offer a full menu of popular Jamaican fare, with daily specials. They have a small dining room but current COVID restrictions didn't allow dining in. With their good food and service, this family run business could use your support. Give them a try!

Yardies always hits. Love the jerk chicken and jerk pork. I think they changed up the space to…read moreremove most of the seating, so it's more of a grab and go spot. Patties are from Michidean!

Decent Food, Disappointing Value…read more The food at Yardie's is decent--But for roughly $27, the portion size was shockingly small. I received a small serving of ackee & saltfish, three dumplings, and a tiny half-cup of provisions. The flavors were good, but the value is not. The serving was so conservative that it barely felt like a complete meal, especially for the price. I was left dissatisfied and still hungry. It's hard to recommend when you get so little for your money.

Turns out one of the chefs/owners used to own a Jamaican restaurant when I was growing up. I…read morewondered why their fried chicken and oxtail tasted just like my childhood. Now I know why. I seriously eat there a few times a week without fail if I'm too lazy I will get them to deliver on Uber eats but it's nice when I get to go in. I'm a creature of habit and always get the oxtail, fried chicken And a soup cow soup on Tuesday is really delicious and very few people in the city make it as it takes time. Please go in and support these beautiful ladies. They also have cheap and cheerful lunch specials. Everyone from the neighbourhood comes in from the Pharmacist to the security person to construction workers, etc. etc.

Food is real soul food of the island. You taste the flavours of Jamaica. They serve a great amounts…read morefor your money.

Wow!!! Order the Jerk Chicken bowl and not only did it exceeed my expectations, I will go in person…read morenext time since I'm so close. The food is fantastic, the delivery was fast but I mean that's more on Uber Eats than anything. The jerk chicken is flavourful and soooooo tender!!!!

Although not the traditional way to eat jerk chicken and roti chicken because it comes with random…read more fix-ins such as cheese, tomatoes, corn and others, I really enjoy Scotty Bons' menu! Large portions and flavourful add ons. I love to add the chutney, scotty pickle and creamy sauces. Only downside is I would prefer if they used bone in chicken for the jerk items. I've also tried the chicken roti. The filling, sauce, chickpeas and potatoes are delish but the roti bread itself could be lighter and softer. A few times I've ordered the roti felt more like a thin pita instead of a roti. Parking at the Markham location can be difficult as it is off the main road (Hwy 7) which is busy at all hours of the day so there's no avoiding that and there are only so many spaces.

I learned recently that Grace Foods makes jerk chicken patties. I had to figure out where I could…read moregrab some. Aunt Elsie's Caribbean Kitchen had them in stock. I decided to drop by on Saturday, just after noon. It's in a fairly dumpy strip mall on Eglinton Avenue East, just west of Brimley Road, in Scarborough. There is plenty of parking. I parked fairly close to the entrance. A car was illegally parked in front of the business next to Aunt Elsie's. I don't get why folks need to do that when there are so many parking spots. Aunt Elsie's looks like a tiny convenience store from the outside, but looks are deceiving. It's also a small Jamaican grocery store that doubles as a takeout eatery. I was not expecting such an amazing place. I simply wanted patties! I found the Grace jerk chicken patties. They came in mild and hot flavours. I always go with mild when I'm not familiar with how spicy items can be. There are also Allan's and Michidean patties. You know that you are at a decent place. Although I felt like Ms Pac-Man as I moved around a small space with a bunch of folks while trying to physically distance, I looked at all the condiments and spices. This place uses space wisely. The wall of condiments and spices is impressive. I also looked longingly at the chilli peppers. They looked pretty and deadly! The hot foods counter blew me away. You can't help but gawk at all the yummy food options, from various fried fish, to jerk chicken and curry goat while you are in line to pay for your items. I took one look at the salt fish fritters and knew that I needed to try them. I got two. Note to self: Get the oxtail dinner next time. Get more hot items after that. I had a lovely, sweet woman behind the counter get my fritters and cash me out. I paid using my debit card. She also bagged my goodies. I thanked her and wished her a lovely day. The customers at this store are friendly. I loved the vibe. They were courteous and nice, which I'm not necessarily used to in my neck of the woods! I was still full from breakfast. However, I made room to consume a salt fish fritter in my car before I continued running errands. OMG! It was so flavourful. The fish was salted, but not to the point where you feel like you need to down a litre of your favourite beverage afterwards. It was seasoned perfectly. I think that there was garlic, onion, and red pepper, at least. So good! I have such a weakness for fritters and I'm glad that I caved here. I heated up a jerk chicken patty for breakfast (hey, why not?) this morning. It does have a spice kick that is more than what you'd typically expect from an item that is labelled mild. Highly yummy. The filling is flavourful and the dough part was perfect. Each patty is individually wrapped to preserve freshness. A box is $5.90. I love them! Aunt Elsie's was such a terrific find. If you want to order hot food in advance, this eatery is on Uber Eats. Otherwise, you can call ahead. (396)

We can always count on Yelp to give us a list of places when in an unfrequented area. This was one…read moreof those days! In a strip mall, this grocery and hot food shop had the greatest staff ever. So friendly and welcoming it was like going to someone's home. The man was so excited to hear that we came all the way from downtown to try their food! We ordered a jerk chicken, oxtail, and stew beef. All came with peas and rice and slaw. Oxtail is always my go-to and this one didn't disappoint. We enjoyed everything. I wanted to give the full 5 stars but I have to say, I was missing the heat. That might've been on us for not asking for pepper sauce.

I've been coming to Island Foods for years and it never disappoints. I had the chicken roti this…read moretime and it was DEVONE... like seriously so good. The flavor, the seasoning, the softness of the roti -- everything hit. This spot has been a go-to for me and it's one of those places that stays consistent. You know what you're getting every time, and it's always on point. I absolutely love it here. If you're craving real Caribbean food, this is the spot.

We popped in this afternoon because I hadn't eaten all day. I had read about this place a while ago…read moreas having one of the best roti in the GTA and had been meaning to come here for quite some time. This place does not disappoint in any way! The boneless chicken roti has a very generous portion of filling. The filling is not loaded up on carrots and peas, but delicious boneless chicken breast and potatoes that are done just right. The grave is smooth and a little grainy without being chunky and chewy. The roti skin itself is absolutely perfect. It is not thick or too thin that it falls apart. Mala, the owner was an absolute sweetheart, and made sure that I would enjoy my meal along with the help of her two daughters. The place is quiet so that you can enjoy your meal without Loud music or loud noises. This is my go to place from now on for a good West Indian dish. Next time I intend to try the courage goat. YOU gotta eat here!