I never knew about this place until someone ordered for delivery. The smell of the food made me…read morewant to taste what's cooking. After going back and obtaining an order, the smell matched the flavor! Very tasty dishes and the curry is magnificent. I had the curry chicken with rice and the platter was more than enough; the meal was more than one sitting.

trash business ethics. says the close at 9:30 but locked the doors at 9. unreliable. I wouldn't…read moresupport if you want solid service.

I love jamaican food so it's nice that I don't have to travel all the way back to Brooklyn just to…read moreget some. The platters are pretty hefty and I always end up having leftovers. The oxtail is tender, the curry chicken is flavorful, and the mac and cheese is pretty good too. There's only street parking, but I don't mind it because i'm typically in and out unless there's a line. If you're looking to get a beef patty or another specific food, I recommend to call ahead of time and check if they've run out or not. It's more of a take out place so it's small inside, but that's ok because I'd rather enjoy the food at home anyway.

The food is good and fresh. The only thing I don't like is that you have to call in advance for…read moreseafood dishes. At least 30 mins to an hour which isn't bad but when you want something right away, the wait seems like a lot. Other than that, flavorful dishes, pleasant staff. No complaints!

Stopped by Simply Jerk Jamaican Grill on my way back from a competition and wow. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised! I ordered takeout, but even walking in, the place made an impression. The inside is vibrant and full of colorful art, which gives it such a fun, welcoming vibe. The lady behind the counter was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful while I was deciding because yes... I ordered a bunch of food Everything was delicious, flavorful, and hit the spot. Definitely one of those places where you immediately know you'll be coming back. Highly recommend!

Came In for bone in jerk chicken meal with rice and peas the chicken taste baked it was no char…read morefrom the grill on it at all also they gave me pieces of boneless chicken I was disappointed the rice taste like box rice and it was mushy they plantains and veggies were good. I won't be going back.

I bumped into this spot on a whim cuz the wife was in the mood for yams after scrolling and seeing…read morea few soul food posts. So I decided to venture here since it was closest in the area at the time. The inside was cozy and quaint, I took my food to go but had to wait a bit even though I ordered ahead, but dude DID say it would take 25-30 min for my order. Polite young man I should add. I don't mind the wait cause I could hear the fryer heavy at work in the back, and I've learned not to rush the process. I will say for it to be a soul food spot, I would've expected a bit more of variety besides fish and wings. I also hate that they were out of a lot of stuff, from whiting to collard greens, and while I'm waiting I overheard dude tell another customer they were out of Mac & cheese. Soooo.. fingers crossed on how this meal goes.. Sure enough... They messed up the order... I ordered double mac and unfortunately, since they're out of it, there's nothing that can be done ... Not to mention, they forgot to give me my shrimp so I had to turn around for that .. hopefully the food is good, again fingers crossed.. I'll update shortly when I get back to the crib Ok, let's get to the food, cause that's the main reason we're here... Yams - 10.. These were clearly the star of the meal!! they were cooked down to perfection, with a beautiful sweet glaze, and I have zero complaints at all!! Wings - 8.. I got the Thai chili wings, which were good and fried well, and nice size wings, I just expected a little bit of spice. But again no complaints. I'd order them again. I had one of My Son's honey barbecue wings, and those were pretty good too. Mac - best of MID! The Mac wasn't bad. The problem is, there was no successful marriage between the macaroni noodles and the cheese itself. There were several times where I would have a fork full of cheese and two noodles, which was a pretty unpleasant bite. Yes I love cheesy mac & cheese for sure, but I like it to be GELLED together in Harmony This seemed like they took chunks of cheese and mixed it into the boiled macaroni and baked it. Again, it didn't taste bad, the ingredients just didn't merge. Shrimp - 9. I'm glad I turned around to get these shrimp that they initially forgot. But shrimp were very nice sized, plump, seasoned very well and crisp but not over fried. Great job here, no complaints at all. I actually am looking forward to having their shrimp again next time I come. Overall, I enjoyed the food. And unfortunately, Yelp doesn't give half stars. But I would be remiss to give them a three, being that these were just human errors and that's OK in my opinion. As I said, the young man was very polite that helped me with my order, and again the food was very good. So yes, I hated that my order wasn't accurate, but they did their best to rectify it and served good food. That said, I'll definitely come back and suggest this spot to others.

I give Monai's Soul Food 3.5 stars, but rounded up to 4. Considering black-owned businesses are few…read morea far between in the Central NJ area, I made it a point to go support one for Juneteenth. After trying to decide between a handful of places, I decided on Monai's mostly because I saw they have a parking lot and I just simply wasn't in the mood to be searching around for street parking that day. When I arrived, I asked for a menu and after looking it over, I decided on the sweet chili wings with mac & cheese and green beans. I was told the wait would be 20-25 minutes. It did take a little bit longer than that. It was probably more like 30-35 minutes. I sat at one of the empty tables while I waited. They had a good playlist of r&b music playing which made the wait a little more favorable. Once my food was ready, I took my food to go. My favorite part of my meal was the chicken wings. They were cooked and seasoned well. The sweet chili sauce was the icing on the cake. The sides were just okay to me. The mac & cheese could use a little more of something...maybe a little touch of salt or seasoning. The green beans were nothing special and tasted like they came from a can. The sides weren't terrible or inedible, but could use a little more of something. With that being said, it was good enough that I'd return. I would like try some of their other entrees.

I've had the hardest time finding consistently good Caribbean takeout food in NJ, so one day I…read moredecided to go with something familiar, Golden Krust, and I'm so glad I did. Back in NYC, Golden Krust is usually the go to spot for patties, but this location has completely changed my perspective because the full menu is worth exploring. Every time I've ordered, the food has been fresh, flavorful and consistently good. Whether it's the curry dishes, jerk chicken, oxtail, soups, porridge, or their variety of patties, from beef to vegetable, everything has been satisfying. They also stock Caribbean favorites in the fridge, like carrot juice, which is the perfect addition to the meal. One thing that genuinely surprised me was the customer service. I wasn't expecting much the first time I walked in, but every visit has been pleasant. The staff is friendly, my orders are accurate, and the service is consistently good. And, if you know Caribbean take out restaurants, you know the joke: most times the best food comes with the roughest customer service. Thankfully, that's not the case here. The warm service actually matches the quality of food, and that's one of the reasons I keep coming back. To top it off, parking is available, and there's even a drive thru, which makes grabbing a quick meal even more convenient. If you've been searching for solid Caribbean takeout, this location is definitely worth a visit.

Stopped into Golden Krust today for a quick bite, and it delivered exactly what I needed -- fast,…read moreconvenient, and satisfying without any fuss. I ordered the spinach patty along with cocoa bread and a saltfish fritter. The fritter was decent -- nothing particularly standout, but solid enough to enjoy. The spinach patty, on the other hand, remains a reliable choice. Flavorful and well-seasoned as usual, though the crust was a bit on the harder side this time. Golden Krust is definitely at its best when you catch the patties fresh out of the oven; that's when the texture really shines. The cocoa bread did its job -- soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for balancing the savory bites. Service was friendly and efficient, the restaurant was clean, and the turnaround time for food was quick, which is exactly what you hope for in a grab-and-go stop. Overall, no complaints. It's not a gourmet experience, but it's consistent, convenient, and hits the spot when you're craving a quick Caribbean snack.

I walked in while Marie was still cooking and as soon as the door opened and I smelled the spices I…read moreknew I was home. I had the curry chicken. Delicious . This restaurant is obviously a staple in the community as Marie greeted and knew everyone who entered. Her pleasant personality was probably even better than the food, but only slightly. It was a pleasure finding this gem and I'll definitely be back. I'll try to show the actually food next time but no promises, you'll just have to stop by and see for yourself.

I placed an order over the phone for take-out. I was greeted by a very pleasant woman who took my…read moreorder and also let me know they were out of cabbage and patties. I ordered a large oxtail and jerked chicken. Both orders came with plantains, vegetable as well as rice and peas. The jerked chicken was delicious and with plenty of heat. My oxtail was delicious and a good sized portion. Sides were absolutely perfect. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended.

This is a small takeout place with about 3 tables that are often full. They do booming business and…read moreare often packed with nearby construction workers or laborers. The food is ok and prices are reasonable. I usually get rice and beans with pernil or pepper steak, I also get the codfish. Frequently the pernil is dry which you can look at and see for yourself. The food is served from behind the counter and replenished from the kitchen so gives you a chance to see what you'll be getting. I'm not crazy about going there for food because despite some staff being there a long time communication has often been difficult requiring the man who seems in charge to have to translate often if you have any questions or trying to describe what you want, even with my than basic Spanish. More than likely you'll be satisfied enough to return more than once.

Authentic Dominican food , portions are ok , I thought it was with a little bit more of meat but…read moreeverything was delicious and homemade. Prices are affordable and they have specials for lunch everyday, plus natural juices and desserts!!

Delicious place with $11 meal specials for lunch…read more A nice little sit in with a view and very attentive staff. The wrap I got was lemon and herm. Delicious. It came with fries and I don't know what they seasoned it with but they were very delicious. The two restaurants I've been to in this area. Use some kind of red seasoning on their fries that I've never seen before. I'm wondering if it's because there seems to be a large population of Indian people here? Maybe seasoning for fries in that region of the world is different than how we do American fries? Some restaurant in philly should really pick us up.

Have been missing Nando's ever since having it in D.C, and I think I found a great substitute spot…read more:) I got the quarter chicken, medium spicy. The chicken was sooo juicy and tender. The fries were also super crisp, hot, and fresh out of the fryer. We also got a side of 6 piece wings. It's equally as juicy and the smokiness and char of the peri peri sauce was delicious. Definitely recommend coming here if you're craving peri peri chicken.. ty for reading :3c