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Listen... I was praying to God that the reviews wouldn't apply to me, but it happened. We traveled from MI. Walked here from Hyde Park just for some calorie burning exercise to get here and be met with a dark restaurant. This is the second time in Tampa that wr have tried to have Jamaican cuisine only to be disappointed. Another couple was at the door right before us and was also baffled because they drove 30 minutes to get here. This business really needs to do better. Update your hours of operation. I get it, when your food is that good you can believe that you dont have to give good customer service, but you are definitely losing more than you're gaining. Two thumbs down unfortunately. No more Jamaican cuisine in Tampa for me, extreme waste of time!
This was a birthday dinner for my sis! We had such a great time. T was a great host who was very attentive. He gave great recommendations for the newbies but this was my second time visiting. The food was great, their drinks are bomb. I mean alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks I and vibes are right. It's a small family owned business that is so unrated. But quality will always prevail. We will return.
This was a bittersweet experience. I am a Caribbean native so I try to support island cuisine even though I can cook it myself. Decided to try Yah Mon one evening with my family which consisted of my 2 year old. When we seated, I took out my child's sippy cup and was immediately told "no outside food or drinks". This was a sudden turn off. You never hear such ridiculous rules in other restaurants with the exception of Caribbean restaurants. Such antiquated thinking. The restaurant is supposed to be upscale Caribbean food but the appetizer plates were plastic and the napkins were paper. If the meals are over $30, cloth napkins and reusable plates should be standard. When it comes the food, again it is on the pricier side but it was extremely delicious. I had the Taste of the Islands entree which is perfect if you want to sample. The curry goat phenomenal, the oxtail, although only 2 pieces was flavorful. The dhalpouri with curry appetizer was also a great starter. I would suggest you at least try this establishment if but once. The food is good.
Tasty and unique! It's been a while since I had Jamaican food and I have no regrets in picking this place to satisfy that craving. Our waiter was very attentive from the moment we walked in and service like that must be acknowledged. He did a great job of describing the dishes and providing us with options. He checked in as necessary to ensure we were having a good time. The location is an odd place but it feels very adventurous. The lights are dim and romantic - PERFECT PLACE FOR A DATE. It's worth mentioning that the COCONUT was divine and fresh! Was it shipped from the island? I'll never drink another coconut in tampa bay that is not from here! I opted to go with the Oxtail Pasta and omgggg, the flavors were divine! I never knew oxtails and pasta could go together, but the chef has managed to create a combination that is both satisfying and tasty. The pasta was creamy, but not overwhelming. The oxtails held the flavors and juices that when combined with the creaminess of pasta, it became an explosion of flavor. My friend ordered the chicken platter and I've never seen her do the happy dance like I did that day. Be ready to spend when visiting, it is easy to go over 100 for a single person, the quality of food and atmosphere does match the cost. Look forward to bringing more friends and family to this restaurant.
I would really like to know the REAL hours of this place. We drove an hour just to pull up and realize they're closed. We've never had their food but we would like to. We came on a Monday at 5pm.
The food was good--definitely not a five-star, but still edible. I recommend the mango and BBQ wings. The jerk options lacked seasoning and tasted more like plain grilled chicken. Service was professional and attentive, though handled by just one person all night. For the price, the overall experience felt underwhelming. No menus or QR codes are provided upon entry, and a 20% service charge is automatically added without clear communication--yet they still prompt for an additional tip. They were out of a good amount of food claiming "they were busy earlier" but no one was there and they were closed the day before without making note of it to the public. Not worth the cost, in my opinion. WAYYYY too overpriced. Could get much better food from a food truck...
First time trying it and it was very nice setting, good service, but way to over priced. I had the Jerk chicken wings which was pretty good. The drink I ordered was $9 and way to small for the price. I tried the Mac and cheese and it taste like simply cheese and noodles. Wasn't a fan of it honestly. I also ordered the chocolate cake, that was pretty good. Overall I'd say it was all ok. I'll be back to try some of the other foods but overall it was okay- Just really expensive for what you get.
Came here 2 hours before closing on Sunday evening. There was one waiter greeting walk ins and serving tables. Low noise level and the lighting was almost romantic. The Caribbean music was not too loud. Despite the wait to be seated or to receive the food it was worth the wait. The menu can be easily looked up online, however, they do run out of some items. Pretty drinks and neat plates of food were presented to us. I commend our waiter for being able to service everyone with such a calm and pleasant disposition. Customer service is not easy and he handled it with grace.
Yah Mon was a Caribbean inspired establishment; but this was not some beachside shack, not this was a tastefully appointed dining area, with dark seats, white paper table cloths & formal looking white upholstered booths. Soulful island music wafted in the air whilst a large HDTV screen showed a looping Caribbean beach scene, complete with endless soothing waves. All the art on the walls were beach or gently rolling surf scenes. A hostess stand greets you as you enter. A young man greeted me with a smile and welcomed me in finding a table by the bar. It was dinner time in a Friday, however there were only two other sets of diners - perhaps its early yet... Each table was adorned with a different sign boasting a pearl of wisdom... 'Don't count the days... make the days count'... 'Good things come to those who HUSTLE'.... I was in for an education whilst I 'chilled'... The man instructed me that the menu was online at their website. I thought that was all done with after COVID passed, but apparently I was wrong. I suspect that their demographic does not include the AARP crowd. As I called up the menu I noticed the first thing shown is a LONG disclaimer: "Kindly note that a 20% service charge will be included with each order to support the seamless execution of our services & maintain exceptional standards for your satisfaction. Most of our dishes are gluten-free, made with organic products & seasonings, & contain no MSG, artificial preservatives, fillers, hormones, antibiotics, or injections. Meals may take approximately twenty-five to thirty-five minutes to prepare and cook. Depending on demand, meals can be finished before or after the approximate time. Everything is made fresh. All sales are final; no refunds. One payment for a party of 6 or more. Our no-cash-refund policy states that no monetary refunds will be given, though alternative refunds may be offered, such as store credit, depending on the situation" Talk about a mouthful filled with red flags... 20% service charge mandatory... all sales final... ! I gulped and the hesitatingly looked at the menu pricing... A Coke... $7. A Red Stripe (known as the cheapest beer in the islands)... $8. Entrees consisted of jerk chicken, oxtail, wild caught fish... the lowest priced Entree was $31 plus that mandatory 20%... so much for the $$ price rating on Yelp.... The fish averaged about $49 plus that 20%. I seriously considered leaving as these dollars were just not making sense to me... but the server returned and started rattling off all the tasty appetizers to get me going... Jamaican patties, jerk wings... it sounded good & quite frankly I was tired & couldn't be bothered to try and find another place. I relented and ordered a $7 Coke. I didn't even look at the appetizer prices, but rather decided on just an entree. Goat appeared, but after seeing what goats were eating on the island of Socotra, I passed. A Signature Ribeye was offered, however it stated it would be prepared Well Done only... Sacrilege!!! Who in their right mind would do that to a Ribeye?! To keep my blood pressure from climbing I opted for Janise's Jerk Chicken Pasta which was bowtie noodles and spicy jerk chicken with notes of asparagus. $35 plus mandatory 20% My server warned me it would take about 25 minutes to prepare... no worries to me as I had no place to go. My Coke arrived in a short, thin glass. Likely holding about 8 ounces. Maybe $1 per ounce... When it was delivered he tried once again to entice me into an appetizer to 'snack on' whilst I waited... I declined About 10 minutes after ordering, the entree arrived at my table; a cool 15 minutes faster than promised, making me wonder if the extended time forecast is just a ploy to get an appetizer ordered, or they have a very efficient microwave. The square white plate was nicely presented with a few small sprigs of greenery to offset the creamy pasty & blackened chicken. The taste was pretty good. Just the right amount of spice & heat for a good flavour. The chicken was just about to enter dry territory but the sauce from the pasta helped keep it in check. My Coke disappeared as I ate, but my server offered no refill... at $7 a glass (plus 20% surcharge) I guess they are barely scraping by. I finally caught his eye and asked for a glass of water, to which he tried on his upselling cap once more, trying to encourage me into a bottle of sparkling mineral water... uh, no thanks. Tap will do. The other remaining couple finished up then the server approached me with his 'checkout machine' in hand. There would be no paper receipt to preview the charges... instead he rapped a few buttons then ceremoniously presented me with the gadget, strategically navigated to the 'Tip Shaming' screen. I guess 20% mandatory isn't enough, they wanted more. He waxed that the 20% was for the kitchen staff... I could feel I better get out of here quick before the owner wanted me to contribute to their IRA
Food is amazing and great. Service is also great but slow but this is due owners finding quality employees. I love that the portions are big, if it wasn't for the fact we were going somewhere else after dinner, we would have had to go for lunch the next day. I had my all time favorite the oxtail dinner, so juicy any yummy. The only real negative to me was I felt cramped and needed more space. It was pretty elbow room.
Loved this experience. I dined here by myself but the staff was friendly so I didn't feel alone. Food and drinks were not only picture perfect, they were scrumptious. So glad I navigated beyond the convention center area to find this place. The interior was nice with white linen on the tables but I don't think you have to dress too fancy to be served.
3 years ago
Excellent customer service, only Caribbean restaurant that allows you to sample all their chicken dishes in one entree-perfect date night spot! Warm and welcoming! read more
2 years ago
Food and service was impeccable. Taste of Jamaica was delicious (insert chef's kiss) Thanks for accommodating us! read more
2 years ago
This place was simply immaculate. Well the server/ Host AT he really make you feel at home. The ambience inside the building was so beautiful and intimate I love the decor it was very seductive for dates. They make you feel at home like your Family. I love that about this place but the food oh my goodness the food will knock you off your feet, it is superbly seasoned with great portions. I had the jerk chicken wings with cocoa bread , beef patties for starters. I had oxtails, curry chicken, jerk chicken with rice and peas , plantains, and a salad. I had the guava mixed drink, peach mixed drink, and some blue drink. I forgotten the name ofit was delicious.. I just simply love everything about this place and I advise anyone I know or even people I don't know to try this place out. You will totally love everything about it. read more
If I could award and extra star I would. It may not look like all that on the outside & it isn't Eddie V's on the inside but it's still nice. My 3rd time trying this place & it be bussin every single time. I've tried them regular dining (which is still elegant), I tried them take out (food still bussin), and this go around I was feeling my self and wanted to show some love so I got one of the VIP booths for the romantic package. ** Now I am going to stop right here & say off that bat** DO NOT COME HERE AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PRICE In total I spent 385.00 for the romance package. Which includes the fancy table and decor, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, a shared dessert, and a bottle. No matter if you pay for the package & fancy table or not the guy who runs this place treats everyone like VIP. Even with a packed dining room & 3 VIP booths this brother works hard to give you the experience of a nice luxury Jamaican Dining Experience. Get the Jamaican wings when you come here. It's blasphemy if you don't. They are just that good. I even tried to substitute the bottle of wine & the dessert for more wings. The seasoning and flavor go beyond what mere words and describe & the meat falls off the bone and melt in your mouth. Be prepared to either fight over the last wing or just order another round of 'em. This go around I did try the oxtails which where cooked to perfection, and I mean perfection folks. The goat was phenomenal as well. All in all. If you like fine dining give this place a go. You may spend a little more that you would at Eddie V's but the amount of work and personal attention to detail & dining experience this is worth every penny spent. read more
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I had some of the best Jamaican food here! The oxtail was perfectly cooked, tender, and fell off the bone--just as it should. The service was excellent and attentive, and the music and overall vibe added to the experience. As a visitor to the state, I'll definitely make it a point to stop by again! read more
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The gentlemen that greeted was pleasant kind and hospitable. Literally great service no complaints at all. Gave recommendations and compliments just very genuine and attentive. Definitely blessed with a beautiful spirit. Food was amazing it is pricey but worth it. Portion size isn't cracy big but enough. Overall beautiful experience. read more
2 years ago
AMAZING FOODDD 10/10 taste just like I'm on a Caribbean island!! Amazing service! I recommend everyone to eat here read more
2 years ago
I got the Island sampler...my goodness yall, i've never had oxtails that melted in your mouth! This food was phenomenal and the best i've ever had. I would slap my grandma if she was still living the food was soooo good! You all will not be dissapointed, this place is a must! And A.T., our server, was the best! It's family owned, but an upscale dining experience... first I've ever been to at a Jamaican restaurant. Bring your wife, your boo, your friends, etc, this place is for everyone! read more
3 years ago
I really wanted to like the food but I didnt. I ordered the red snapper with a side of cabbage. The cabbage tasted pickled which would have been nice if it were listed as such. I'm used to a more savory cabbage when eating Caribbean. The red snapper was pretty bland for me. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the wait staff is outstanding so I'm hoping that it was just those dishes that I didn't like. I'm willing to try them again. That's just how good the waitstaff was. Here's hoping for a better outcome next time read more
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3 years ago
Most tender chicken we've ever had. Ordered Caribbean chicken platter and salmon. The chicken wings we started the meal with had us anticipating the rest of the meal. The drink choices were all amazing as well. read more
1 year ago
I visited this restaurant yesterday for my birthday and I was super excited before hand one because I want to support black own businesses, two because I love Jamaican food. I was super disappointed the wait to order was absolutely terrible and the prices was not worth the amount of food given. The rice didn't have any flavor at all and needed the oxtails sauce to add flavor and the oxtails was not great either. I also order a Jamaican beef patty and that was delicious but it was not 5.00$ like the menu suggested. The size of the juices was smaller than the free water cup. Overall the experience and the prices plus the 20% service fee made the visit unenjoyable. I understand where this restaurant is located rent is higher than normal and understand the need to up charge but if customer are willing to pay top dollar the food and service needs to be high quality as well. It was five people at my table and nobody had an enjoyable experience. read more
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I saw a Walgreens or CVS, and right next to it was a sign that said Yah Man, so I was a little worried, but when you walk in, very elegant, nicely decorated, and we got the window seat which was a pleasant surprise! We ordered our drinks and 16 Jamaican jerk wings!! The wings came out with Coco bread and with good timing and they were magnificent! Fall off the bone and FULL of flavor!! Highly recommend! The red stripe was $6, not bad, but then the prices got a little too steep! The simple bottle of wine (Cupcake brand), the same bottle you can buy at Walgreens or CVS next to the restaurant was $50!! WHOA!!! We ordered Jamaican beef patties - they were... average. We ordered the main course - Oxtails, Curry chicken, Jerk chicken, rice and plantains (Taste of the Islands)! $39.00 was appropriately priced, but I wasn't a fan of the curry chicken. The Ox-Tails were superior in taste and texture, and the jerk chicken was on point, just a little disappointed it seemed like a 1/2 of thigh! 2 others ordered the Oxtails and they were great but the price tag of $36 per order seemed a little high; however; we would order those again and again! The reason this gets 3 stars: 1. Many of the items we really wanted were not available! Wanted curry goat, but we were told it wouldn't be ready for hours because it takes awhile to cook. I don't understand this at all! Why open if the food items you have aren't available because you didn't start soon enough?? The other menu items that weren't available, we were told it was because of "covid". 2. $50 for a bottle of cupcake wine... 3. While the wings were great, some of the smallest wings I have ever seen 3 out of 5 - $247.25 was our total to split between 2 couples and $65 was a beer, 1 mixed drink, and a bottle of cupcake! Very nice Husband and wife team - I wish them the best! read more
1 year ago
What a great locally owned restaurant! I had been wanting to try Yah Mon for some time and thankfully some friends invited us to dinner and picked this spot because it's a favorite of theirs. We a bottle of wine and some appetizers - the hot wings are hot but I enjoyed them! I had the chicken trio (can't remembers what it was really called), but it came with rice. It was a lot of food and every dish had great flavor, very similar flavors but good nonetheless. I think the real star is the service you get at Yah Mon, the owner came by our table and asked us what we thought and you could tell he genuinely wanted to know and had so much pride in the fact that his wife cooked all the dishes! If you haven't been to this local Caribbean restaurant I highly recommend it....and don't let the exterior scare you, it's modest and located next door to a Walgreens, but inside is just beautiful. read more
Friendly service and informative with good suggestions. The music is the right music for an island vibe; I had Shazam open all evening because the playlist was too good. The music volume is not overpowering so you can easily converse & jam in this lovely black and white setting. I love a traditional Caribbean restaurant with blasting music & home style feeling, but it is nice to have a more elegant option for date night to dress up and eat curry goat. Best of both worlds here. I cannot wait to try more of the food. Fried snapper: The fish is absolutely fresh, even my untrained palate could tell it is of higher quality at first bite. It is crispy on the outside and swims in a warming red stew with onions for flavor. The rice and peas is not the best I've ever had but still good and provide balance to the meal. My only disappointment is that you cannot substitute the side salad that comes with all meals for anything else even though it is priced the same as other sides. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This was my first time here and definitely my last. I would give it 1 star but I gave it 2 due to the fact that the food wasn't too bad. My rating is mainly for the prices and the 20% service they don't mention unless you read it on their website which was a bit too late in my case. Unless you visit the website ahead of time you won't know that they charge 20% to the bill until you pay and by then it's too late. They use a handheld credit card machine which they bring to the table and hover over you to make you uncomfortable so you can tip and you tip FIRST before you even see the 20% charge. On top of that the entree prices are outrageous, unless you're super rich don't bother eating here, my husband and I paid 2 entrees and 2 drinks(1 beer, 1 coconut water) $141.00 with the 20% fee. I could've bought a ticket to Jamaica for that price. Prior to going there I looked up the menu on google, but turns out it's an old menu and you have to go directly to their official website to find the menu where everything was exactly double the price of old menu. The portions are small and don't equate to the prices. I regret not walking out. The server who's also related to the owners tries to upsell the menu and acts like a salesman. It's bad business practice overall in my opinion. I recommend analyzing their official website menu prices and 20% statement prior to visiting. read more
5 years ago
Being from NYC I have an idea of what amazing food is. This restaurant was okay. I feel like the restaurant itself has too much going on and all the booths are "reserved" yet almost the entire time i was there no one sat in the booths. The tables are dressed with blocks of sayings and bottles and faux plants. I understand owning a business esp a small business is hard but i found it to be overpriced for certain things. A bottle of $10 papi prosecco is $50. Another I've never heard of is $75. Like i said i understand but the prices are like club prices. I ordered the oxtails and while they did fall off the bone i only had 3 in the bowl. I didn't get an island taste of the oxtails but more of a southern taste. Also the gravy was greasy. For $30 to have 3 oxtails and rice wasn't fulfilling. Also they do not serve beef patties but chicken and veggie for $5. My friend got the escovitch fish, was tasty but def not escovitch. I originally wanted the taste of the island but they did not have curry goat. The fish was filleted because they did not have the whole fish. I noticed that they cannot accommodate walk-ins which is kinda sad because of i was turned away i wouldn't bother coming back. I hope that's not the case for the couples that couldn't dine. I think the plating is a bit extra. Using a big plate to hold bowls of food. I think they should do away with that just use glass white plates. I only say this because of you don't get seated in a booth the tables space is small to hold all the extra dish ware. Our server was good and did his best to take care of the entire restaurant. I give it a 3 because although it wasn't great, it was edible and the server was good. It's a journey for me to dine here so i probably wouldn't come back. I've been to the door and Negril village in Nyc so I'm a bit jaded. I do wish them the best and i say try it but definitely make reservations. read more
2 years ago
Booked a reservation through their website. Received a confirmation email a few hours later, so I have to assume someone manually confirmed it since it didn't happen immediately. Arrived on time on a Monday at 5:45pm. Didn't see many cars in the parking lot, though there was at least one in the spots marked for YahMon. Tried opening the door. Locked. Looked inside. Dark. Couldn't see anybody inside. Weird...called their number. No answer. Waited 5min. Called again. Still no answer. Walked around the building. All the doors were locked. Called one more time. Still no answer. It's now the next day and never received a call back. Not sure what happened but I've never experienced anything like it. Hope all is okay with the staff, pretty strange tbh. Ended up going to On Swann which was in the area. Edit: I also see that now they're showing their hours as closed on Monday. I can assure you this was not the case when I booked the reservation on Sunday. Edit 2: Okay, after reading a couple other reviews, I see that is a pretty common occurrence for this restaurant. Pretty bad service imo. Won't be back. read more
5 years ago
The hardest part of writing this review is to figure out where to begin! The experience, food and service were all above and beyond! I called in advance to make a reservation for a Friday evening since the other reviews shared that it gets busy and it is a small restaurant. Small because it's a hidden gem in Tampa! This family-owned and run establishment truly focuses on the full experience. The owner/host/waiter really goes above and beyond to make sure everything is just perfect - from the decor, the Caribbean music and the food. All the details make the experience one-of-a-kind. So, now on to the food. I'm from Puerto Rico but live in Miami and Jamaican cuisine is my absolute favorite! Want coconut water? Well, it's not just from a can or bottle, the entire coconut will be given to you with a straw. You can also refill it with your favorite drink afterwards - just a total win in my book. Don't miss out on the patties! I had the veggie patty and there was just so much flavor in every bite. Oh, and get the coco bread so you can soak up the sauce from the patties - trust me! I had the fried snapper with extra plantains because... well, everything is better with extra plantains. My date had the sample of all things chicken and he didn't even know where to begin. There was plenty for dinner and to take home. Just delicious and so hot when it got to our table (which is always important). This will certainly be my go-to place for any and all occasions. So glad they were able to stay open even with all the challenges COVID brought to the food industry. Don't miss out on this gem, your guests will thank you! read more
My family and I found this place on YELP and boy was it a great pick. The name alone got me to give it a try. We looked at the pictures and saw not only the delicious looking traditional Jamaican eats and the eloquence of the white decor and booked our reservation on OPEN TABLE. We called ahead to check the dress code which was DRESSY CASUAL. We arrive and we are greeted by a very handsome young man. He looks up our reservation with the most modern of technology. Everything was as seen on YELP. Pleasantly decorated in white and each table had beautiful positive affirmations on the table. He starts us off a recommended house drink that has the typical fruits of the carribbean mango, strawberries and passion fruit that it's like a daiquiri but you can get it Virgin or "relaxed." Relaxed was what my party chose. We ordered a little of everything. The TASTE OF THE ISLANDS which was a chicken dish prepared three different ways: jerk chicken, curry chicken and stewed down chicken. Served with rice and brown, side salad and veggies. We also had fried red snapper both as escovitch and fried. We had the "small" and boy did it not disappoint. We were so stuffed we had no room for dessert. Whenever in Tampa this will be my go to spot. I will be back and will recommend to my peeps. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
My husband and I have been wanting to try this place so we went for Mother's Day and we were very disappointed. We had reservations and upon arrival we had to wait 10 min at the door while the one server was bringing out food and helping other tables. I didn't think it would be that long to sit us but we had to wait. When we finally were seated it took another 15 min just to order a drink. After realizing how long service was taking we just decided to put our order in with the drinks so it could come out quicker. They were out of their signature drinks , cornbread, chicken patty, rum cake, pretty much everything we wanted to try. We ordered appetizers in hopes they would arrive at the table quicker than the entrees since it was just a veggie patty that was sitting in the case but unfortunately that did not happen. Our food finally arrived and I ordered the Taste of the Island . The curry chicken and jerk chicken were good and tender the oxtail was overcooked and tough. They served this with a little portion of rice and plantains with a side salad. My salad had PLASTIC in it. My husband ordered the Snapper ($50) which was small and had tons of bones and a little bit of rice and his salad was missing. I love to support black owned businesses but I was very disappointed. Especially it being Mothers Day , they weren't prepared for the amount of volume that came and it seemed like we got the short end of the stick . Mind you it was only 5pm and they opened at 2. The server was nice and kept referencing how busy they were and that it was a blessing but they should be better prepared . Especially when you have people making reservations. read more
2 years ago
Island food with island hospitality. I had the sampler was was my than filling. I think the oxtails is my favorite. The curry goat was on point too. I think the jerk chicken was too spicy but others may enjoy it. I will be back for my samples. read more
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Why 5 stars? Because the oxtail will forever live in my dreams. --- --- --- I've known about Yah Mon for a while now because they routinely bring in some amazing reviews, but I wouldn't say that I typically think of Caribbean food when I'm looking for a place to grab dinner, so it wasn't until recently that I finally made it in. I'm so glad I did! My wife is very pregnant - anything remotely spicy is basically like setting off a bomb inside her esophagus, so she decided to sit this one out. Enter: my friend Nick S, who is almost as beautiful, inside and out, but with a non-pregnant stomach like a steel trap and a can-do attitude. He was happy to sub in as my date for the evening. And speaking of dating, this was quite the romantic venue. I was surprised to see the white tablecloth setting when we walked in. It's especially surprising, given that this restaurant is somewhat hidden in the back of a UPS Store, next to a Walgreens. But that's why Yelp is awesome - it spotlights, quite literally, a "hidden" gem like this one. As for the food, we started off by sharing a beef patty and a chicken patty. The chicken patty had some kind of curry flavor to it, where the beef patty almost tasted like an empanada. I preferred the beef, but both were tasty! For my entree, I ordered the oxtail and it was absolutely epic. The phrases "melts in your mouth" and "fall off the bone" are overused cliches, but combining those two together is the only way to accurately describe this dish. The meat would melt off the bone and dissolve in your mouth. After one bite, I knew that my review would be 5-stars, just based on the oxtail alone! For those who have not had oxtail before, it was served in a bowl with some kind of dark broth. There were several bones, with small pieces of tender, delicious meat hanging off of them. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to eat this with a fork or with my hands, so I basically just kind of did both. It was a bit messy, but worth every second of digging through that delicious broth. To drink, I ordered a virgin Island Paradise, which was like some kind of mango/strawberry daiquiri. If you like frozen drinks, you'll definitely want to order this one. The folks working here could not have been nicer, and of course, Nick S knew all of them because he's the Mayor of Platt Street. He's come a long way since his days in Hudson, but that's what happens when you marry royalty like Tina. Bravo to Yah Mon - your amazing rating is well-deserved! read more
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301 W Platt St
Unit C
Tampa, FL 33606
Hyde Park
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(813) 443-9776
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