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    not the same place to eat from years ago. Low budget operation. Wait 40 mins for ur order that doesn't taste like the Caribbean. Low level marketing when it's a better spot offering Caribbean foods next door..

    This is the best food I ever had from a Jamaican restaurant. We came the last hour and they still were able to provide the best quality food I ever had from a Jamaican restaurant & that's coming from a Jamaican her self. Had to write a review the food was just that good. Definitely worth my money

    Chicken foot soup. The nails was still on the chicken feet so they didn't clean the chicken
    Kaylah W.

    I was disappointed to learn tht the chicken foot still had nails on so tht tells me tht they didn't clean the chicken. I love their fried dumplings but the food is not as good as it used to be plus the prices of the food is outrageous. I got more peppers and onions than I did Ackee and Saltfish. The service is always better wen dealing with men but some of the women are nice then some just rude wit attitude. I like this place but it has it's flaws

    Jerk Chicken Entree
    Ziera H.

    I ordered the curry chicken and jerk chicken and everything was very good! I've been craving curry chicken and it hit the spot! The jerk chicken is spicy so if you don't like spicy or not to much of it I would put the sauce on the side. Service is not bad plus my food was hot, fresh and good so I'd wait for it all to be done. Definitely coming back!

    Curry Chicken Roti
    Cheryl W.

    I wasn't impressed, the Chicken was extremely dry in the Curry Chicken Roti. I understand that oxtails are expensive, but there were 2 Oxtail, one was a decent size, but there were more bone than meat. I won't be going back anytime soon, since there are better options in the area.

    Orange Mac and cheese. Brown stew chicken has bbq sauce in the gravy.
    Dashae M.

    Disgusting. Please explain how macaroni and cheese is orange, with not a shred of cheese. I mean the pasta itself is orange. The owner said, "that's how Jamaicans make it"... NO SIR, please do not categorize all Jamaican people in this foolishness. The oxtail, $30 for a large dinner and the Oct just finished swinging that tail because it was tougher than nails! Brown stew chicken in a sweet barbecue style sauce. TRASH. GARBAGE. RUBBISH!!! Never ever again. Talking about this is authentic Jamaican food. How dare you disrespect such an amazing food culture with this sh*t you can "Jamaican Food!" FULL REFUND FROM DOORDASH!!!

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    This is one of the only places I can eat at 2 days in a row! One of the best restaurants in Essex County.

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