OMGGGGG! I've visited many Jamaican restaurants but this one is on top of the list. This place is near my job and they are literally taking all of my money the food is delicious, heavenly and authentic. My favorite is the jerk chicken and the beef patties. Unfortunately they only take cash but it's worth the visit. The vibe and service is always . And they always pack your tray with a good amount of food like a good amount! Highly suggestion! read more

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I just had one of the best oxtail dinner at this restaurant. The quantity of food on the plate was also gratifying. (Big Up to The Chef)

Mobay has the feel of a neighborhood secret. You might have to get the attention of someone who works there when you walk in. It's part convenience store, and part to-go restaurant. I had a strong craving for Jamaican food that sent me on a local search. After checking out two other establishments that were closed, I finally got to Mobay. The curry chicken did a wonderful job of satisfying my craving. The $15 box left me with plenty of leftovers for lunch tomorrow. After that, I'll be back for more. read more

Drove down here specifically to get some Jerk Chicken, my bf used to come here years ago to get lunch and had a taste for it today. We get there around 3p and requested the jerk chicken and she told us it's not ready. We asked how long and she said she didn't know. Uhhh okay , we'll wait a little bit for it. We got a chicken patty to hold us over, we hadn't eaten all day as of yet. Somewhere between 20 to 30mins later, still no jerk chicken. We asked her again, do you have an idea of when the chicken is going to be ready? "I have no idea". This irritated me because how can you not know when the food is going to be ready?! How can the cook, not know how long it will take. There were no chairs for people to wait either. We drove on a motorcycle so we couldn't sit in a car or sit comfortably while we waited either. The dining part of the establishment was closed for renovations. I give it 2 stars because my bf said the curry goat and stew beef were very good but he never had to wait like that before. The chicken patty we had was good too. Maybe next time. read more

Mobay Jamaican Restaurant - the front of the restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

I was next door this restaurant getting my hair braided and decided to give it a try which was a major mistake. I ordered the Oxtail which was drenched in "browning" food coloring sauce. I've NEVER seen Jamaican oxtail prepared this way, it practically looked burnt. I decided to try a piece and as expected , it tasted just like how it looked totally disgusting. This chef needs a lesson on how to make Oxtail as this was a total disgrace. As someone who is Jamaican and from Brooklyn NY, I was appalled this place is really selling this nastiness. This place wouldn't remain open in New York... oxtail swimming in food coloring sauce, and rice and peas hard as a rock. read more

I am avid Jamaican food eater and this place to me was NOT up to par with their food! Had their oxtail dinner which consisted of 5 pieces of oxtail and what was suppose to be rice and peas and you can clearly see was left over white rice with a lot of gravy on it for $16! Was truly disappointed with this place! The taste of the oxtail was also more of sweet taste like brown stew chicken instead of that rich home cooked flavor! The oxtail was tough and not falling off the bone like it should be which makes me think the oxtail was old! We definitely will not be back! read more

Not the best Jamaican food, but it hits the spot when you're feenin it. The rice they make it so dry I can't believe they haven't changed it over the last 13 yrs been living in nj They never have the soups that I want and always seem to have cow foot Time to stop using styrofoam people! Hate it. read more

I liked the food and the service. The price was also good. Definitely recommend and will return. read more

They warm up their food. The rice and peas as well as white rice as frozen for weeks. They fry up the curry chicken in a deep fryer They also use bbq sauce for their oxtail because they can't cook. The kids are rank and fresh, very disrespectful as well as the owner who hits on young women, one of which was my 17 year old daughter. read more

Disgusting food. I ordered here last week and the food just tasted awful and reheated this place fell off!

Beef pattie and coco bread. Yum. That's the #1 reason to go to this place!! But, if you'd like to purchase a very well priced meal for lunch or dinner, such as stewed chicken, oxtails, or curry chicken, that's a sure bet as well! While I don't purchase any Caribbean merchandise or foods other than those that are already prepared, they do have a nice selection of a variety of items. Some of these include Hardough bread, baked goods, CD's, Jamaican apparel like hats, belts, rings and medallions, and incense! There's a dine-in portion of the restaurant, but I don't ever see anyone there! Take out is the way to go! read more

I only got a beef patty because I was having a craving, so yes, I drove all the way to Perth Amboy on my way home. It tastes good, not too spicy (I was a little worried) and the people were pretty friendly. Street parking. There's a take-out section and a dine-in restaurant. Next time I'll have to try the restaurant. They also serve harddough bread (a plus!). read more

I'm from the Bronx, white plains rd! Wife is Jamaican. We know Caribbean food!! You are not going to find a place where the food is better! THE JERK IS REAL!!!! read more

I had Curry Goat for the first time ever, it was absolutely delicious! Jerk Chicken was very good as well... Definitely going back for more!!! read more

They have the best oxtails I have tasted, none in the area compare, neither Jamaican, Soul or Spanish style. Parking is a problem. Most of time restaurant side, it seems, is closed. On takeout side cashier is friendly read more

I just ordered some oxtail and when I got home, I opened my meal to find that I basically paid 8 dollars for a container of rice. Ive been ordering express sized oxtail platters from this place for years. They used to be worth it. Now it seems like every time they raise the price, they give you less oxtail! I love the food but Im tired of paying my money to you guys for OXTAIL and taking home 3 maybe 4 teeny, tiny, little oxtail and platter full of DRY rice and peas. I am so disappointed that I paid my money for this. I used to love this place. Its no wonder everytime I go there now its totally empty. You guys need to realize why you are losing customers because you just lost another one. I will be taking my business elsewhere and I suggest others do the same. They should not be able to get away with raising their prices and giving you nothing in return. FYI there is a place in the same neighborhood that serves spanish style oxtail and for 2 more dollars you get twice the amount of food. Their food is delicious and their restaurant is always packed. Though I prefer jamaican style oxtail, you people are just too greedy. Ill be going to the spanish restaurant to get my oxtail fix when I visit perth amboy from now on. read more

The curry chicken was absolutely delicious. Also got some goat and that was also delicious. The people there were also really nice. I will definitely be going back read more

I ordered a stew Chicken, and rice and peas. it was ok. Over the phone the lady told me they had $10, and $12 dollar meal prices. Once i got a copy of he menu i saw that they had a $6 express small; which would have a better for a lunch size proton for me. The service was solid, the food is average and I would go back again. read more

I have only been to the take out counter of Mobay. All types of Jamaican products line the shelves in the small store area, very interesting things to check out and very friendly staff. I ordered Ox Tail and my friend had Spicy Jerk Chicken. They were served over beans and rice with stewed sweet bananas and sauteed cabbage and vegetables on the side. The food had alot of flavor and was a good size portion for the price. We brought our take out down to the waterfront and ate in the moonlight. It was a perfect date. Before we got the food we had drinks at the Riverside Sports Bar next door which had a really cool huge old fashioned multi colored neon jukebox blasting awesome mexican music- we heard they have dance parties on fri and sat nites. read more

Have been buying patties and Jamaican dishes from this place for years. I am a Jamican. I stopped buying the dishes because invariably they were just old food reheated perhaps in the mircowave and were not freshly cooked. Today I bought some beef patties. They were horrible. Obviously not fresh and kept in the warmer overnight. The crust consequently was very hard and the overflowing filling was even burnt onto the crust at the edges. They were tasteless read more

I come here often and I always order the oxtails or the jerk chicken. Love the food here but my only complaints would be the prices and the amount of rice that is served with a dinner. For the price paid I would expect there to be more of a balance between the meat and /rice. If I'm paying $13 for oxtails I do not expect 80% of the dish to be rice. read more

The waitress was very friendly. Nice atmosphere. I love my bake chicken. It was cool to perfection.

I had the oxtails and it was absolutely horrible. The lady that handled me at check out was very rude and who only accepts cash when picking up an order?! Mobay won't get another dime from me. read more

Food is tasty and fresh and prices are reasonable. Yes the place could use an upgrade, but that's okay when the food is good.

Ordered curry platter with rice and cabbage. They had slim pickings on food selection tonight. Got home, No curry sauce and was dry, totally wasted my money. I ate it because I was hungry and it was late. I definitely didn't get my fix for Jamaican food at this place. Headed to Jamaica D's or Moonlight Cuisine tomorrow. I do wish them well though. read more

Awesome,love the food dere....real jamaican,always fresh, smiling faces and good conversation dey make you feel at home,dem good people and you can taste the love in dey cookin..5 star big up read more

Excellent Jamaican food and definately the best in the area! We had the Jerk chicken, curry shrimp and their own sweet and saucy chicken and a beef patty. Everything was made to order, very fresh and high quality ingredients. We have found a new "home" in the area!!! Mobay is a must try!!!! read more