Just arrived and was ready for a late lunch about three and walked down the street to see the…read moreJamaica flag waving at us. Got to the front and was surprised at the spelling of Jamaica. Immediately was intrigued and figured the menu would be just as interesting. The best thing about the place was our phenomenal hostess, waiter, bartender and maître d', Janiel. She has like 6 jobs and I know she somebody boss. The menu had great choices and the presentation was excellent. The place was decorated on the higher end of Caribbean tastes and drew in a diverse crowd. Will definitely be back. Chef was on point! Thanks guys!

I wanted to support as many Black-owned businesses as I could during my short trip to New York, so…read moreI made a stop at Jumieka Grand. I arrived shortly after they opened at noon and seemed to hit the middle of the lunch rush. There was only one server working, but he did a great job keeping up with the crowd. He was friendly, attentive, and surprisingly quick despite being the only one on the floor. I ordered the curry corn and the Pasta Rasta with salmon, and both were flavorful and satisfying. I was really looking forward to trying the rum cake for dessert, but unfortunately they were sold out by the time I asked. Overall, a solid meal with great service, and I'd definitely come back, especially to finally try that rum cake.

This was my very first time at Jasmine's Restaurant. Went there to celebrate my birthday. I would…read morestrongly suggest that you make reservations prior to coming as Jasmine's is a small and cozy restaurant. Even though the restaurant is small and cozy, it is such a vibe. The DJ draws you in with the old school jams and connects the crowd through the great music. For dinner, I had the curry chicken with steamed vegetables and rice and peas. The food was flavorful, delicious, and very pleasing to the eye. I also had the absolute pleasure of meeting Jasmine as she was very active on the floor serving and greeting the customers. I will definitely be back real soon. Thanks again to the DJ for the birthday shout out!!

This review is a little late, but I visited over the July 4th weekend and had a great experience…read more Even with a reservation, we waited briefly while the restaurant seated a party of six. The interior is cozy, with tables fairly close together, but they seemed to turn over quickly, so it was not an issue. The décor gave the restaurant a warm island vibe, and the music fit the atmosphere perfectly. The music was played at a comfortable level, so we did not have to shout across the table to hear one another. Once seated, we were promptly given water and menus. The service was great. Although I no longer remember our waitress's name, she was friendly and very attentive. She checked on us regularly and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed throughout our stay. As someone who grew up eating Jamaican food, I was a little skeptical, but this place far exceeded my expectations. I started with the codfish fritters, which tasted like home, except home does not serve them with such a delicious dipping sauce. I also had the Scandal Rum Punch, which was very good. For my entrée, I ordered the oxtail with rice and peas and vegetables. I was pleased that the oxtail was not overly fatty, and the meat fell right off the bone. I also really enjoyed the rice and peas. My only critique was that the oxtail had a little too much browning, but it did not overpower or negatively affect the flavor. They were also offering happy-hour specials on appetizers and drinks, which was a bonus. My company and I left happy and satisfied with full stomachs. I would definitely return to explore more of the menu.

First off, the sign says $15 for the pork dish and that entrees have two sides. The total came to…read more$22. I asked why and was told pork is $20 and that a side was additional. Honestly, the food wouldn't have even been worth that. The pork and plantains were dry. I'm still taking it home for the price but will have to smother it in some sort of sauce. I was hoping it would be as authentic as the Caribbean food I'd eat while living in Crown Heights, but it just wasn't. Hard pass.

I have never been so disappointed with a Carribean food spot. The food looks tantalizing until you…read morebite into it - only to be met with flavorless sadness. Why would you do this to me? Why forsake me!?

Always a reliable spot when you are craving some oxtail, rice with peas and beef patties…read more The flavor is amazing, savory with a mini kick, it perfectly seasons the tender oxtails to perfection. They are not cheap with the quantity either, you get a lot of oxtails! Their beef patties were a bit off today but still above average. If you are craving some Jamaican oxtails, look no further, this is the place to eat. Deliciousness: Friendliness: Cleanliness:

Friendly service at this family-operated spot. Service can be slow (45 mins between arriving and…read moreleaving with takeout of items already in the warming trays), so factor that in if visiting. Gave it a couple tries at different times of day over different months, and unfortunately the food didn't stand up consistently to other spots. Cabbage was great. Boiled dumplings were ok. The kingfish wasn't edible whatsoever, all had to be thrown away, was one of the worst things gotten in years. Went back in the hopes a different time of day and different selected items would be better. Ackee and salt fish was too oily. Fried dumplings were tough. Coco bread (and the patties?) are Golden Krust. Politely mentioned the poor previous visit, and they didn't really have anything to say nor offer anything to compensate for the $20 inedible meal. The second meal was better than the first and glad I gave them another try, but wouldn't be able to recommend to anyone.

I was craving some soul food and was very happy to try this place out! We came here during a cold…read moreweekend lunch and there weren't many people at the restaurants. They have a few booster seats around the sides of the room and it mainly seemed like a take-out place. We ordered a large oxtail with a side of baked mac & cheese and collard greens and it was delicious. We shared it between two people and we almost couldn't finish it. The oxtail basically fell off the bone and was very tender and flavorful. I like the mac & cheese as well although I wish there was more cheese as it felt a bit carb heavy. But the real star was the collard greens which were incredibly tender and soaked up all the meat juices it was marinated in. Will definitely be back to try more items!

Recently tried creedy pot very small portion for the price dishes were okay not worth the price…read morethat you pay

I had no idea this place existed until my coworker told me! A few blocks from the office, walked…read moreover one day. What a large menu of jerk offerings plus others, if you don't want the jerk heat. I was pleasantly surprised at the menu. I had fried chicken, cabbage, and upgraded to the Mac and cheese for $3. Definitely worth it. The fried chicken was perfect and the seasoning was just awesome. The workers were all friendly, the line moved quickly. Pay by tap. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other offerings. So much food for a great price!

Not your typical hole-in-the-wall Caribbean spot where the food slaps and the chairs barely…read moresurvive. This place is spacious, clean, and a little fancy--had my eyebrow raised at first. You already know why. Midtown East of all places. Barely any Jamaican spots around, so this one's been bookmarked for a minute. Post-matinee hunger hit, did the phone scroll, and boom--this was destiny. Walked in and it was quiet... which tells me weekdays this place feeds the entire suit-and-tie population. Game-time decision: jerk chicken or curry goat. Went curry goat because grown men respect tradition. $15.50, generous portion, chopped goat sitting proudly on rice like it pays rent. Tender, flavorful, and they sneak some spicy jerk chicken in there just to remind you who's boss. Caribbean music playing, vibes right, plate heavy. I'll be back. Respectfully.

Hot and spicy alert ! The food is fyah and your mouth will be on literal fyah and you'll feel like…read moreyou are in the islands working up a sweat under the heavenly sun. Because babyyyyyy that spice don't lie. I have to admit I am such a wimp when it comes to spice levels. When the option is very spicy or mild, I'm going to always choose the latter. However, I completely surprised myself when I literally did not want to stop eating (although my insides were screaming) because the jerk chicken with rice and chickpeas was just so damn good. This was a pre-made platter and the portion was generous so I'm bracing myself for round two! I really loved that although the spiciness was at the forefront, other flavors shined through in their seasoning. I also had a veggie patty that I really enjoyed. The veggies had a nice kick and were housed in the flakiest of vessels. Everything was truly delish and I really want to go back to taste their beef patty and mac and cheese. I think they close a bit early though on certain days so check that out before you go.

Omg yes yum yesssss…read more I'm sweating It's delicious Fall off the bone jerk chicken and hot n flavorful Love this little place; I'll be back very soon Probably tomorrow And monthly Every single bite is a battle to see which taste better and to see which will knock me out with heat. I love the spice, I love the sauce, I love the chicken, this is MY kind of jerk! The chickpeas are so delicious under the chicken and the rice n beans or damn perfect! What a dope balance in this dish. I e wanted to try this place since covid when they were closed and it's seriously one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a while; I mean, truly finger lickin' good! I'm literally licking the jerk sauce off my fingers while my lips build more and more heat! I'm tingling all over in such a good way hahah. Okay Reviews done, I gotta finish this fabulous food. I can't wait to try more!

Just ordered a stewed oxtail for dinner on DoorDash. It came with rice and peas which was well…read moreflavored with oxtail gravy, a salad with French dressing, and a few pieces of plantains. The oxtail was delicious- fall off the bone tender. For $25, I did wish there was more oxtail but nonetheless, the portion did fill me up!

Worth it. So much so that I'm coming back a month after our visit to write this review…read more My husband and I were visiting from LA and I was able to snag us reservations on Resy, shoutout to Amex platinum. We arrived for our 9:30 pm reservation (this time worked perfectly for us as west coasters) and were cheerfully greeted by the hostess with a genuine "welcome home" which was the perfect way to start the night. The restaurant was smaller than I'd imagined, which I preferred. It was simply decorated and lit up in purple hues. The music was hip hop/r&b but it wasn't too loud to deter us from talking amongst ourselves or the couple seated next to us. I had the pog nutcracker to drink and it was perfect. To eat we ordered: - ceasar salad - 10/10 came doused in cheese and it was so so good. It contains a bit more ingredients than your standard Caesar and it was 100% worth ordering. - egusi tortellini - 7/10 I was surprised that this dish only came with a small number of tortellini (maybe 3-4?) it just wasn't all that to me and I'd skip it next time. - jerk lamb rib - 10/10 sooo good! everything on the plate worked so well together, from the lamb, tit he pickles, to the milk bread. I was surprised by how much I liked this dish because lamb can be gamey, this one was not. All in all it was a great welcome dinner to NYC and I'd love to come back. Definitely try to score a reservation if you're looking to impress, all of my NYC friends were surprised I was able to get in.

Food: we had the ox tails & crab patties, chicken wings (cause they did not have something) fried…read moreBronzino entree, braised ox tails, wagyu pastrami. Apps, Patties & wings:good priced ok (over priced wings and were over cooked) Entree: her wagyu pastrami was confusing. Some say it is wagyu steak but that didn't seem like the case. Her entree came out 1st, mine came out 10-15 mins after. Steaming hot but flavorless. Server was nice enough to take it back and insisted. Then I went with the braised ox tails. ENTREE'S: Branzino: over priced and isn't a traditional whole branzino (head on) it was returned thankfully. I would give it another try.$55+ Braised ox tails: very very good. Came with rice & peas as well. Which was really good as well. Over priced or put some more. 3 ox tails and this is supposed to be to be a share kind of restaurant. $55+ Wagyu pastrami: can't even say I've ever heard of it. It was really good but the quality of "Wagyu steak" didn't come through for me. Prices at over a $100+ As everyone knows, it's hard to get reservations here. It's best to go a half hour early to assure to sit. We waited the early half hour and an additional 30 minutes (somewhere in there before opening, they brought out a drink for people waiting) then they cherry pick off the line larger parties. That was frustrating. Inside looks nice and has a good feel, service was really good and professional. I would say they should work on proportions considering it's a "share" kinda style of eating. Not much to share.

Basically Birria-Landia's Upper East Side cousin, which is not a bad thing. If you like…read moreBirria-Landia, the more well-known and widespread birria truck family, you'll probably like Casa Birria too. And if you haven't had Birria-Landia or birria in general, well, you'll probably still like them! Casa Birria is a simple food truck with a simple menu of just a few items. I noticed they have a few meat options but assuming you eat beef, you of course have to get the birria (slow-cooked beef in a slightly spicy and indulgent broth). It comes in multiple vehicles which are all basically some configuration of tortilla, onions, cilantro, meat, and sometimes cheese depending on what you pick. The taco is the classic and the $12 taco combo is a nice deal, though as a smaller eater and cheese-lover, I personally go for a couple of mulitas. Juicy meat with a bit of heat, melty cheese, and legit corn tortillas soaked in that delicious broth, what's not to love? The truck is open pretty late, has fast straightforward service, and like any truck does not have seating so you have to either eat on the sidewalk or have a place in mind to bring it; there is a park a few blocks up. Definitely cheaper than most meals in this part of the city and I'd be a regular if I lived close by!

This food truck is usually parked right at the corner of 86th and 2nd Avenue and offers solid…read moreMexican eats. Burritos, quesadillas, tacos, tostadas. Three taco combo for $12. A few cold drinks to choose from. Polite and friendly service. Not the cheapest but nothing is nowadays and the menu items are tasty. They also cater.