Ordered oxtail and red peas soup. The flavor of the oxtail was great but the meat was tough and chewy. A few peaces were tender but not evenly cooked. The rice and pease was good and soft. I def wished they put more veggies since I ordered half rice / half veggies. As you can tell from the pic - this was NOT half veggies The red peas soup was just okay - the flavor was a little off. This place offers the lowest price for oxtail around at $15. Taking that into consideration, I'm still not entirely sure whether or not I'd give this place another try - given there are def better options that are worth the $5 or $6 price difference read more

Jamaican Bickle - Oxtail Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Uniondale, New York

Naaaaaah man, they're not getting me again. The place always looks a little run down but today when I went there, the glass door is all cracked up like someone must have thrown something at it. The only food inside the display looked to be escovitch chicken tenders or some sort of escovitch tilapia..idk. I drove there specifically for beef patties, sign in patty display says "NO PATTIES". So I said ok, well let me get soup. I ordered a small chicken soup. Soup looked good. I kid you not, the woman came around the corner with a wooden toothpick picking her teeth to give me the container of soup. I was literally the only customer in there, was she going to get gingivitis in the 1 minute she could have waited for me to at least leave the restaurant without having seen it. Now how am I to comfortably eat this soup?...How? How I ask you?!?! The thing is with food at restaurants, you know in the back of your head some places don't do things to the highest standards but blatantly doing it in front of you like it's nothing is disgusting. I can only imagine what's done in the back. read more

The best after all these years! The consistancy and quality of food at this place made by one singular man is unbelievable. Do yourself a favor and go try a jerk chicken lunch with everything on top. You will be hooked. read more

Best Beef Stew on Long Island Best Beef Stew on Long Island Only issue is I've come here two other times and they were closed 2-3hrs before the time says on two different websites. Other than that... amazing food. read more

Consistantly decent jamaican food. Well seasoned fish and curry goat. The chef did a very good job in preparing fish for my sisters birthday. I would definitely use them again. read more

Jamaican Bickle - Caribbean Near Me - Uniondale, New York

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This is the real deal, man. If your Jamaican food crave is on, you will find satisfaction here! Remember this is probably not your date-night venue, nor the place to take your elderly parents for their anniversary. It's sparsely decorated with basic no-frills tables and chairs. Your dinner napkin will likely be a half-sheet of paper towel carefully folded. But it's clean and oh so friendly in that Jamaican way. Don't hesitate to dine in. Just think totally casual and laid back. We came on a Wednesday which is the red-bean soup day, but soup was all gone by the time we arrived around 6 PM. All but one variety of the Jamaican patties were also gone, so I get the feeling they just make so much in the morning, and when it's gone, it's gone. So, you know it's fresh! But if you're coming later in the day, may want to call first. It's been a long time since we had good Jamaican so we both went for the curry goat. Although we ordered small, the p\ortion was grand. We each had leftovers for a solid lunch. The large plate will probably get you two full meals. Absolutely delicious in every way. Do not miss the vegetable mix, which is primarily cabbage cooked tender, oily, with some mysterious island spices that cannot be replicated. Our kind hostess asked if we wanted sweet plantain and we went for it, glad we did. Don't forget to grab a sweet cold Jamaican soda too. Remember, Friday closing time is sundown, and next opening is 2 PM on Sunday. If you're coming any distance, may want to call first to confirm open as well as to make sure they have not run out of your favorite! Can't wait to try the jerk chicken or curry chicken...mmm.. I'm going back tomorrow! read more

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Searched high and low for a Caribbean restaurant for some good oxtail and jerk chicken and came across this gem! Oxtail was tender and full of flavor, wish they put a bit more gravy on my rice, next time Ill remember to ask. Purchased a large oxtail for $15, and it was a lot of food! I had some to snack on the next day. Also got the jerk chicken salad (lunch special $6!!!!) so much chicken and it was so yummy! Perfectly spicy and I added the sweet sauce on it and went to town!!!! Great, simple spot, for great food. Will be back! read more

Jamaican Bickle - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Uniondale, New York

This is my second favorite Jamaican restaurant. The food is always worth it. I have yet to have a bad dish here. They stick to the basics and do them well. I recommend: Oxtails with rice and beans Oxtails with rice and beans (yes I wrote it twice) Curry goat Stew beef Curry chicken Mild beef Patty My only complaints: They run out of plantains too often Like many Jamaican restaurants- it's not the best place to sit down and eat. read more

This is a hard place to review. I've had a few different options from here and they've all been good but the thing I go everytime to get, the jerk chicken, is never ready yet. I've been 3 times and each time they have no jerk chicken. Curry chicken is fine, pretty tasty. Their soup is good. Beef patties are ok. But they never have jerk chicken. Other than that it's not a bad place. Staff is nice, it's small but clean. They have books set up so you can read while you eat which is a unique touch. read more

food was disgusting never tasted any Jamaican food that taste so bad! I had a medium oxtail and rice and peas she put 2 oxtails in there with a bunch of fat bones and peas it was just horrid! and I paid 21 dollars then I also ordered curry chicken and white rice that yoo was also horrid. it didn't taste like jamaicans made it and it taste like it's for older people! if I could throw it up and give it back I would. never will I ever order from here again. Good lyck maybe they should get a better cook. Who act know how to make island food I would give no stars but I had to pick one‍ read more

Ordered the curry goat and it was absolutely amazing. Reminds me of my favorite Jamaican restaurant in Riviera Beach, FL called, Tony's. Growing up in South Florida, I'm accustomed to excellent Caribbean foods and to find one here just as good as my hometown was a joy. Well, this is New York aka Baby Jamaica (I'm in Long Island near Jamaica in Queens) and there's all kinds of restaurants here and in abundance. I paid $12 for a large and it will yield you two servings easy. New Orleans aren't known to have lot of Jamaican or Caribbean restaurants so I'm hard pressed to find such quality with these dishes there. Anyway, I've certainly found a gem here near my hotel and will be returning during my two month business stint. As an observation, I'm not sure they understand the value of good customer service which will take you further than any good product. Customers drive your business bae! read more

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Huge portions for a great price. The jerk chicken has a great flavor, but their dipping sauce is the best part. Service is fast if you are in a rush or on your lunch break. Check out their menu, a lot of different options. read more

If you like curry goat then this is a must try. You can get it with rice or roti. Roti is the better option. Their curry is mild to medium spicy depends on your tolerance. It is a mouthful of favors from all the spices and herbs. There are few tables but most of the business is take out. Is not much of a place to sit, dine and enjoy instead it is a place for really good home style food. The menu is not vast but is good for quality control. Call in to order ahead of time to ensure availability and decease waiting time. Lunch time is busy. Once any item is sold out it is sold out for the day. This is a good sign for fresh food. The price is fair for the quality and portion of the food. A worth try establishment if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Jamaican Bickle - Caribbean Near Me - Uniondale, New York

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I seriously am addicted to this place. I have been going here for lunch during my work week almost every day. My go-to is definitely the Stewed Beef with half rice/half veggies + a plantain but if they don't have that I'll order the Oxtail Stew. Price: I usually pay 7 dollars and some change for the Stewed Beef lunch special - the Oxtail Stew unfortunately is not part of the lunch special so I think it's a little bit more expensive - I don't remember!! Food: Food taste sooooo good and they are not stingy!! I get a good amount of food in the lunch special - my favorite is the stew juice with the rice. Staff/Establishment: JB is basically a Jamaican take out place but they also have some tables for you to sit in. The ladies that ring you up are always nice. Tip: ALWAYS ask for the plantain - the one time I didn't mention the plantain they forgot to place it in my order!! Overall, this Jamaican restaurant is definitely worth visiting for some good food. read more

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Stinker place Smells like a dead rat when you walk in. I was cheated for amount of chicken in the curry Was supposed to get 4 pieces...And twice she gave me two. Ghetto spot. Dirty yard Don't get dirty spot read more

The real deal! A favorite of mine anytime I'm in the area. There is absolutely nothing fancy about this joint. Don't come in expecting a whole lot in customer service though the folks are wonderful. It's really a take out place and if you dine in ...the good silverware is wrapped in a paper towel, the chairs and tables are well used and your still ordering at the counter...and I am ok with this because they serve some of the best jerk chicken and ox tail I've ever had. Their lunch special.... a whopping $6.50, gets you a big plateful of real, flavorful goodness. Today I had the jerk chicken with rice, sautéed cabbage, and plantain (pictured)...and did I mention all this for $6.50? Wouldn't want these folks to change a thing as long as they keep serving the deliciousness! read more

Jamaican Bickle - Caribbean Near Me - Uniondale, New York

Food is good. Jerk chicken is my favorite. Usually a good filling meal but sometimes they give you more bones than chicken and you have to be very carefull eating it because they must just take a big cleaver and chop up the chicken into pieces and you will get alot of little pieces of bone in the meal which isn't good to eat. Other than that the food tastes good and they do give a decent portion. read more

The food here is amazingly good. I went to this place 3 times during a visit to Hofstra. The oxtails were flavorful and rich. The curry chicken was terrific with just a hint of spice. My favorite was the jerk chicken. The rich spices and the hint of run were amazing. All of these dishes came with rice and beans. Each meal cost me less than $10. This is a hole in the wall, family owned, no frills establishment but well worth the trip. The chef/owner was super friendly and helpful! I highly recommend this place. read more

Jamaican Bickle - Amazing Jerk Chicken dish I had. - Caribbean Near Me - Uniondale, New York

Excellent food & service. Plus they deliver !! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a new place to eat. read more

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This place has delicious food. Really delicious actually. Unfortunately the customer service is terrible and stops me from going there. They never open on time, the workers are not pleasant at all, and the food takes an inordinate time to come out despite the restaurant being empty. Only thing that saves this place is the food and the great Jamaican flavor. They make it really hard to support a local business. I always end up going to napolini next door. Sorry Jamaican Bickle ): read more

Awesome lunch specials here. Super close to work + convenient.em One complaint, whenever I call to place an order for pick up, I've been told "can you call back in 5 minutes" - uh really?! Other than that. Good food and that's what I come for. Pick up and head back to work. I've had the jerk chicken and curry goat lunch specials, always good. read more

I haven't been here for years after moving, and I missed the flavor of jerk chicken from here, so I picked up food when I came by this area. I noticed the food doesn't taste like it used to be. The jerk chicken was not as flavorful as before. Veggies and rice were bland. read more

I can't say that I tasted the food but the service was horrible. They are just unorganized. I just ordered a curry chicken lunch special and I waited for 20 minutes. When I asked what was taking so long I didn't even get a response. Finally I had to walk out because my lunch break was over. I'm always looking to support people in my community but sometimes they make it hard. read more

BEWARE OF THESE CROOKS! I finally gave in and got back to this hole in the wall. The food is ok, not great. The woman at the counter is an crook. She asked for $5.96 for a lunch special ($5.50 +tax) and when I handed her a $20 bill she started playing games with "you got fives and singles" and messing up the calculations and giving me a hard time with the change. I gave up, let her keep the extra $ and ate my food and left. WE WILL NOT RETURN EVER! read more

The curry goat was even better! It was small hunks of goat meat on the bone. With lots of marrow for you to suck out. Yum Yum. Had a delicious lunch takeout today. Stewed beef with rice & peas and plantain for only $5.50. Beef was tender and rice was firm not mushy. Every bite tasted of home cooking. read more

Tried to check out this spot after finding it on yelp only to find out they don't open till 2. Waited around till 2 to then find out that they aren't even opening for the day! Not a single note on the door or anything indicating this. Quite misleading... Will try to swing by again the next time we're in the area... What a shame. read more

I bought a jerk chicken dinner last Sunday and the woman who made my order snuck pieces of TURKEY in it!!! WTH??!!! She chopped them into small pieces so I didn't notice until the next day, as I had only eaten a few bites of the meal and saved the rest for next day's lunch. So dishonest!!! The food isn't even good; I threw it out once I realized the deception. Don't patronize this place!!! Would have given ZERO stars if I could; I'm so annoyed!!! read more

Some of the best Jamaican food on Long Island. I've never been disappointed coming here

I used to eat here a lot when I was an undergrad at Hofstra University and I'm happy to say that this place hasn't changed much. It's still a hole in the wall but when I come here I know exactly what I'm getting. It's a cheap ($5.50 for the amazing lunch special) but amazing meal. The best part about this place is the portions they give you. They LOAD up the plate full of food. Not once have I left this place hungry. If you're looking for great decorations and a bunch of aesthetics, this isn't the place for you. It literally looks like they gave up half way on the construction but hell the food more than makes up for the interior. I work about 30 mins away and I still take the drive here during my lunch break just to grab some food. Their jerked chicken is definitely a must try as is their oxtail if you're into it. The beef patties are generic. Frozen and reheated so you know what to expect there. If you're in the area and you're looking for an inexpensive and tasty Jamaican lunch, this is definitely the spot for you. read more

Came back again for the lunch special. Add Curried Lamb and Jerk Chicken to the awesome list. Also, had some hot out of the oven pattie it was delish. Lunch for two, two kolas and the pattie came out to about $17. read more

$5.50 lunch was awesome! The food came quick and all meals come with fried banana also. Jerk chicken had alot of flavor and was delicious. read more

I came here with other coworkers for lunch and got the jerk chicken lunch special. The price was good for the lunch container that they give you. The place is small but they have seating if you decide to stay. They tend to get lunch around 1pm so I would recommend getting there around 12 or 12:30. I definitely will be returning for the good food and price. read more

Customer service is non existent here...Walked in as the only customer here on a Sunday when they had been open for an hour by then and guess what... The gentleman behind the counter didn't even address my presence!! After I initiated a conversation with him I realised he couldn't know the value of a good First Impression, ignoring some if my questions and the ones he did answer- he answered very dryly like he wasn't interested in taking my order. Almost everything I tried to oder was not ready yet...Thanks to Yelp I found TROPICAL JERK about 8 mins away and they knocked it out the park. Will NEVER return here when I'm in the area read more

Literally horrible. When you walk in its like the place is closed. The person in the back if there is a person the back never acknowledges me. I live down the block and have tried to go here many times I either sit there in confusion and eventually walk out or they tell me nothing is ready or everything's put away or the kitchen is closed. I will never try this place again read more

oh my, i think i found the best jamaican seafood place on the island. the steamed snapper is divine! they make a good escovitched fish too. but that steamed snapper is sooooo tender and soooo juicy. that sauce is so good. the rice and peas and plantain are standard and good here. the patties are also standard - i think every restaurant orders them from the same factory in miami. such a treat to have this place around. i am so surprised no one yelped it yet having been here for 3 years and being right around the corner from hofstra. read more

Earlier today, i stopped in for a quick bite around 12:30pm. It was my first time at the Restaurant, spoke to lady behind the counter (so nice and welcoming) The food was amazing! I took 3 small orders of rice and peas, curry goat, vegetables and fried plantain!!! Yummy!! We just called in to find out what time they close, you know dinner is at 327 Oak st. Lydia Matabi Wilson Ugandaculturalartnetwork.com read more

Pretty decent spot for lunch - ok value for just under $6 w/ tax. Walkable for Hofstra students depending where on campus you're coming from. Portions are sufficient, flavors are good, and the meats are very tender. The plantain is sometimes much too soggy and the curry could use more potatoes than the 2-3 tiny pebble-sized bits in there. Rice and beans are kind of bland/dull if you get a dish that isn't too saucy (jerked chicken). I regret trying the patties - supermarket frozen food aisle quality and have probably been sitting there for a while. read more

excellent Jamaican take out. $5.50 lunch specials are solid. All meats come with Good rice and beans w/some shredded cabbage. I really like the jerk chicken. I also like the chicken patties. pretty much a whole in the wall kind of place, but the food is authentic and unique for the are. read more

I love jerk chicken but not here. It was very average and not truly authentic even though the cook is Jamaican. I was disappointed and won't be back. Sorry.. read more

The Food! EXECELLENT! I had the stewed chicken that fell off the bone and my guest had the curried chicken... Our pallets were singing. We're trying to figure out a way to eat here everydaywow! read more