Ordered: Doubles (~$4)…read moreCurry Chicken (~$14): with rice & peas and cabbage Aya's take: A&J Caribbean Taste is located in downtown Newark and offers a good variety of Caribbean dishes that are displayed on their buffet. We started with one Doubles which was honestly just average. The chickpeas were well-cooked but overall, it lacked depth and flavor. It was even lacking chutney/tamarind which I usually love and the fried flatbread wasn't crispy or as fresh. Not bad overall but nothing to write home about. The Curry Chicken was a great portion with delicious and comforting flavor but honestly, I wish we got the oxtails. After we finished, the owner said that was their bestseller. I wish he mentioned that earlier! The rice & peas and cabbage were good but lacked some seasoning. I will say it's super filling, shareable among 2 people, and a steal at $14. Worth a try if you're in the area!

I was happy to find a Guyanese / Trini restaurant in the neighborhood. The food is delicious and…read moreauthentic. Also the staff is very friendly and warm via phone, which I love! Good customer service is so hard to come by nowadays, but A&J has it down-pact!!

This has officially become my go-to spot for authentic Jamaican food! Everything is freshly made,…read moremarinated, and seasoned to perfection. I ordered the sweet chili salmon meal with white rice, cabbage, and sweet plantains, along with a small oxtail meal with rice & peas, sweet plantains, and steamed cabbage. Top tier! The food is an absolute must-try. The portions are generous, especially considering the price of the meals--you definitely won't leave disappointed! The service was also excellent. Everyone was straight to the point, patient, and polite. We were able to watch the amazing staff prepare and serve our food, and they were happy to accommodate us if we wanted to add extra gravy or any additional items. The beef patty was delicious and fresh as well. Huge thank you to the amazing, hardworking staff! The restaurant is spacious with a few indoor seating options, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy your meal. Authentic flavors, generous portions, fresh food, and great service. Definitely worth trying! But be prepared to spend money

A 24-hour Jamaican spot? Yes, please! After an exhausting…read moreday of adulting, we ended up here around 2:38 a.m. and I'm so glad we did. This place was exactly what you hope for when you're looking for amazing food at an unexpected hour. The food was absolutely delicious: fresh, flavorful, and cooked with so much love. We had the oxtail, jerk chicken, peas and rice, and cabbage. Unfortunately, they were out of macaroni and cheese, but everything else was so good that it didn't even matter. The prices are fair for the portions and the convenience of having a 24-hour Jamaican spot available when you need it. That alone is a huge plus. The staff were friendly and welcoming and took our order with a smile!! The area is a little rough around the edges, but we felt fine grabbing our food and heading out. They offer takeout, which makes it even more convenient. I'll definitely be returning again and again. Great food, great flavors, and a true gem when you need a delicious meal at any hour.

Honest review. Food is delicious. Authentic Jamaica food.The women's serving customers, need to be…read moreprofessional to women of other races, and lighter complexion. They have a passive aggressive attitude, pretending they do not see you standing on the line , serving others until you voice the issue ,even talking about you to customers, as if you don't understand. Very unprofessional and rude.

Just WOW I can't even begin to describe the flavors for this…read morefood. Oxtail is a MUST! Pictured is a small plate with jerk chicken wings, cabbage and rice and peas with oxtail gravy on top. The chicken fell right off the bones! Customer service was awesome and even though we came two hours before closing they still had great options left. We are Definitely coming back, huge portions great prices. You can't ask for more!

Dropped in for lunch and spoke with 2 employees while waiting. Nice place. Good vibes. Solid foodread more

Amazing food in the middle of it all. The service was great i was welcomed with open arms by the…read morestaff. Originally i wanted a regular beef patty. But they had OPTIONS! I got the oxtail and mac/cheese patty. It was like heaven on my tastebuds. I couldn't believe it. The ambiance of the store was very cultural and close to home. I also had a currant roll heated which i never tried before, and i must say I WILL BE BACK

Definitely not open 24 hrs- forwarding my call was a wonderful way to receive multiple 1 star…read morereviews.

Best jerk in Staten Island. Lemme tell you the minute you take a bite -- the kick that you get in…read moreyour mouth ... would've thought there was a midget with thimbs on in there.

Great tasting food. Ordered the Oxtails, Peas & Rice, calilou(greens) , Macaroni & Cheese which was…read moredelicious. Portions are perfect. Very friendly service. Worth the trip. Will stop in again soon. Very clean with Beres Hammond & Sanchez Reggae music playing in the background.

Ordered a main and 2 sides dishes for delivery and yhey canceled the main. No notification or…read moreanything. So basically paid delivery fees and a tio to the driver for nothing. Seamless was no help either

Visiting Sarrah's for Trini food is always a highlight of my trips to New Jersey. I look forward…read moreall year to enjoying the curry chicken and buss up shut roti, and this time, I also tried the pumpkin dish--it was delicious! I even gave doubles another chance after not liking them years ago, and now I'm officially a fan, just like everyone else. Sarah and her husband are always so welcoming and helpful, often offering complimentary items and drinks. Every time I visit, the atmosphere is so friendly that I end up chatting with the other customers, whether we're waiting in line or enjoying our meals. It's such a warm and welcoming experience!

Excellent Trini food and very nice service. Roti was delicious and fresh. Best Trini food I've…read morefound in New Jersey

I love Trini food and this place was so good that I went twice in two days! The owner, Sasha, is…read morereally really nice and the food was delicious. On the first day I ordered doubles and duck roti with buss up shut. On the second day, I ordered bake and shark and a bottle of the most delicious sorrel I've ever had. Anytime I'm in the Oranges, I will be stopping by!

Trinidadian food is good. Service was very good. Ambience is okay. Lunch fast casual feel.read more

The jerk chicken dinner was better than any I have had in the Caribbean itself. Everything on the…read moreplate was cooked to perfection! The Rasta Pasta has a special "zip " that sets it above anything I have ever had in the States. Excellent food and spectacular atmosphere!

Clean restaurant. Not big but can sit a few people. Parking is around the back. Staff met and…read moregreeted me right away. Had carribean music playing in the middle of the day. Will be trying the food to update this post.