The chicken pattie I got was very nice. It was just the right amount of spice as well as other…read morethings in the pattie, like corn, which I absolutely loved. I can't speak to the authenticity of the place but I can at least say that the food is delicious!

While visiting from the US, this place was in the neighborhood where I stayed. This was the go to…read morerestaurant when we wanted good food that was fresh, at a nice price and with great portions. The restaurant staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Great jerk chicken and very reasonably priced. Bethnal Green has been crying out for a Caribbean…read morejoint for a long time (well, I've been crying out for Bethnal Green to have a Caribbean joint for a long time) and Everton's fills the void nicely!

Caribbean food on the go right in the heart of Spitalfields Market. Good portions for curry…read morechicken, jerk chicken, mutton, etc. If you're traveling, best to come in the morning before your favorite things run out!

Visiting London for the first time and in need of some Caribbean food. Found Cafe Caribbean on yelp…read morea short walk from the Hotel, which is close to Tower Bridge and surrounding areas. It's more of a takeaway spot, but plenty of sitting areas are next to the venue. The food was excellent and you are given these Tupperware like containers that allowed you to carry and store anything leftover from your meal. They also have the assortment of patties from lamb to shrimp. It's also situated in an area with a food court and swap meet like experience.

It's difficult to overstate how incredibly delicious this Ital experience is. The fine young ladies…read moreresponsible for the authentic and perfectly spicy Carribbean Kitchen cuisine are absurdly friendly, and learned their craft from true Rastafarians in their family tree. Stop in and try their awesomely tasty soups, incomparable curried goat, and fantastic vibes. Leave your thoughts on the joint in permanent marker on the wall, as well. A great experience. Possibly the best (and hottest) lunch in Hackney.

This is by far the worst Caribbean food I've tasted in my 52 years on earth. The fried dumpling was…read moredisguised as a stone, the fish and rice and peas had way way too much salt, and you could load the rice into a gun!!.. the pattie only pretended to have meat as it was flaky and mainly disgusting gravy... all of this at an over inflated price.. you are warned..steer clear!!

I really want to give this restaurant a '3.5' rating. '4' is just a bit too high, but this is still…read morea solid place for a meal. Good for couples, families, or groups. The atmosphere was tropical and relaxed. The staff were friendly, albeit a touch inattentive. The wait for a soda was so long it had us wondering if it had been forgotten. This would have been acceptable if the place was busy, however only two other tables were occupied in the dining room. Hubby and I ordered the jerk spring rolls, chili and garlic prawns , bbq ribs, and fries. This light meal of small bites had strengths and weaknesses. The prawns were 'ok' but overcooked. The bbq sauce was DELICIOUS and should be sold in bottles. Fries were just right, and the spring rolls were our favorite item.

So my friend and I decided to try the Tropical Bottomless Brunch at Cotton's Rum Shack (in…read moreShoreditch) for Jubilee weekend. We both felt unimpressed and as if it wasn't worth the £34.50 we paid. To be fair, they kept the drinks flowing but the food was a let down. To start, I ordered chick pea curry. It came with only one piece of bread, which was not enough. For the entree, I ordered the spiced chicken tenders and BBQ pork rib. The plate looks sad to me, with only two ribs, two small chicken tenders, and maybe a handful of fries. My friend ordered the jerk salmon and was surprised at how tiny the portion was for the price. For dessert we got the rum cake, which was okay but not great. Definitely have had better rum cakes in my day. Probably would not go back here, but maybe see for yourself!

Great food stall in the Borough Market. Service is exceptional and the gentleman running the stand…read morewas friendly, efficient and quite funny. The food was delicious!! They have wraps as well as rice bowls...or really rice boxes to be more accurate. My daughter ordered a chicken and rice wrap while I ordered a box of the chicken rice topped with prawns. The food is cooking right there in front of you and I spied a Big Green Egg in the back for those of us that are bbq geeks. Great place to order a meal to enjoy along the river. I will definitely be back!

I didn't expect much but was craving some jerk chicken. At a hefty £7 i had jerk chicken with rice…read moreand salad. I was pleasantly surprised with how much was put on my plate and probably more horrified at the amount i managed to devour...the rice was so good. The menu has a range of traditional west indies dishes, most of which i would stay well clear of, fried chicken feet, no thanks. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if you're anything like me and crave jerk chicken then i recommend trying it if you live in the area.

I came to Troy for open mic from Scotland. I was there from 9pm to 12.30 am. I was the 4th name on…read morethe list.While people spending all night with a bottle of water, I spent £35 in a night. Shentah, the host, was saying how a few people on the list encouraging others to put their names on the list. She even invited people to the stage who they did not put their names on the list but not me. When I asked her the reason she said other people put their names above me so she could not had a chance to call me. I took the list, and showed her how my name was still on the 8th and at least 15th people was on the stage but not me. Then she had no answer and said. "Yeah ok". It is all, yeah ok! Hell, not yeah ok! I am not black and I am not borned in the UK but this does not give her a right for discrimination. I thought Troy bar was very inclusive place and I was really enjoying being there. Obviously I was wrong! Another odd thing about this place, besides the rude management, is that they only accept cash for the entrance fee and food, but you can pay for drinks with a card. It's curious that they have the capability to accept all payments by card but choose not to. Additionally, they do not accept banknotes issued by Scottish banks, even though refusing them is against the law! Go somewhere else; there are plenty of better options nearby. I haven't tried the food, but I saw the kitchen, and the hygiene is poor!

Tap your feet to the beat and return to your musical roots! I came to Troy bar with a few friends…read moreone night and was blown away by the live entertainment. Every day of the week, there's a different genre of music including reggae, swing and jazz. This venue is intimate as it is centered around one main room where the stage is. The bartenders are chatty and the crowd is low-key. Great place for an evening of relaxation and conversation!

Goat stew to die for Rich, umami-filled, unctuous, and just…read morepiccante enough to keep you wanting more, this is one excellent goat stew. And the people are nice too - basically, if you're in the hood, you could do far worse

I chose this spot on a Friday night and it wasn't crowded. My food came out fast and tasted…read moredelicious. I ordered the oxtail, rice and peas, and plantain . For my cocktail I got the Jamaican mule. It's a great date night spot. It's very close to Canary Wharf.

Poeken just finished their 2 weeks pop up in Suki Gerrard Street on the 24th July but the reason…read morewhy I am writing this review still is because I had they will be doing something else in the future, hopefully something more permanent. Their menu was short and sweet, listing their infamous fantastic value pokēs all £8 and under and all generously portioned too. It's shame I never actually met any of the staff or owners from Poeken so can't really comment on their service in the restaurant itself but communication via online was great. I asked for their menu before going and they sent it straight away and also responded to my feedback of the food too. Deconstructed Spicy Ahi Such a visually stunning and vibrant dish. Everything in it was a match in heaven except the horrible sharp cherry tomato where they need to find a better supplier. The avocado were ripe and buttery soft, cress added a lovely dimension with its earthy aromas, kaiso seaweed gave the dish a nice crunch whilst the daikon pickles added a nice zing. Now moving on to the best bits. One of the highlight of the dish was definitely the sweet potato salad which was basically mash sweet potato in Japanese Mayo. It was mashed till smooth and creamy and its honey like sweetness won me over. Of course the show of it all was the beautiful rich and silky chunky cuts of tuna, cut into good sizes so it wouldn't get lost among the other ingredients in the dish. From their springiness and delicate mild flavours you can tell they were fresh and of high quality. A fantastic pokē overall. Sake miso don The same pairings of ingredients except this one was with beautiful oily slices of salmon. The pieces were buttery and clean cut throughly showing skilful knife skills. The miso dressing was light but fragrant, just add depth and complexity through its umami and to flavour the lovely al dente sushi rice so no flavours were lost. Filled onigiri salmon belly Sadly this was too dry and bland for my liking. Somehow the curry flakes soaked up the moisture in the rice making it lose its fluffiness and stickiness. It became very dense and the small seaweed wrap wasn't enough to season it. This also meant that the salmon belly flavours was very much lost in the rice and were overcooked so it too became dry in the cooking process. Need a bit of soy sauce to save it. I think Poeken couldn't have picked a better time to open up their pop up in London. During the heatwave I think that was nothing more appealing than a refreshing poke, all made with excellent quality of ingredients, high grades of seafood and all dressed in it's unique dressing and perfectly seasoned too. Each ingredient was creatively paired so the flavours complemented each other creating a burst of delightful flavours. Can't wait till they open on 39 Gerrard Street. Heard they are adding more to the menu and hopefully they will keep their awesome prices too.