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I'm a big fan of Caribbean food and I've had my fair share across the globe. Tasha's is hands down top of my list all time for Caribbean and Top 3 across all cuisines. I have been here 3 times in the last 3 months and every time has been consistent and just as good as the last. Ok let's dive in: Quality - 5 Flavor - 5 Portions - 5 Pricier? Yes, but it's absolutely worth it. What I have ordered multiple times and can absolutely vouch for: Entrees: Curry Chicken (Personal Favorite) Oxtail (Insanely tasty, juicy, falls off the bone) Jerk Chicken (Flavorful) Tasha's Sticky Wings (Best wings I've had in NJ) Beef Ribs - Wow... One large Rib with so much meat that fell off the bone with the most amazing sauce and flavor to coat. Sides: Sweet Potato Cornbread (This alone could be why I come to this establishment, this is such a standout item - you must try) Regular Cornbread - Even if the SP Cornbread is not available, this is the best cornbread I've ever had. I've read elsewhere that they had dry cornbread - it was either a bad batch or a bad day because their cornbread hit every single time I went. Plantains - sweet, soft yet slightly crisp - cooked to perfection Rice and Peas - Full of flavor and very generous portion Cabbage - SO MUCH Flavor - I usually don't like cabbage but this is crazy good. Dessert: BANANA PUDDING CHEESECAKE - If they have this, dont even think twice. Get 2 slices. One for there, the other for later. You'll thank me later Banana Pudding - Good banana pudding made from scratch Red Velvet Cake - Moist and perfect balance, not too sweet and perfect consistency. Sauce: Their home made Hot Sauce - IT IS HOT with SO much flavor. Use with caution, start with a drop and ramp up. It gets hot, but I could buy bottles of this hot sauce. Conclusion: It's rare you find a place that has multiple items that are insanely good. Not only that, but it's even more rare to go to a restaurant and have top tier Entree, Sides, and Dessert all from the same place. Whatever you order from here you know it's made with love, quality, and Tasha has an amazing palette and understanding of flavors. Truly a master at her craft. I cannot emphasize or highly recommend this place enough. If all this didn't already seal the deal - Tasha and her husband are truly genuine and kind people who you can tell care about their craft and process. They put the energy into the food and into their customers. I was made to feel at home the moment I walked through the door and I'm grateful to have found her restaurant. I will be coming for years to come. Finally, if it matters to those who eat halal - the meat they used is halal and they do not serve pork. 10/10
Sameer A.K.Sameer A.K.
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I spent $82.11. I ordered the jerk chicken plantains with rice and peas with veggies, oxtail with rice and peas, Mac n cheese, collards greens and cornbread. I also ordered the jerk bbq wings w/ 2 drinks! Yes expensive but listen inflation and everything else. Jerk chicken- 8 (not enough jerk taste but it was delicious, chicken was cooked perfectly- ate it all) Rice and peas- 9 (needed salt) Veggies (cabbage)- 9 (needed spice ) Oxtails- 8 (it tasted like herbs, fell off the bone but a taste I never tasted before on oxtail but it was good) Plantains -8 (I just like my plantains to have a crust on the edges) Mac n cheese -8 (not my mac n cheese lol) Collards -10 Cornbread -10 taste like cake Jerk bbq wings -10 (they make their own speciality sauce so I can never judge, all of them was devoured) Cook came out with a free banana pudding for us which was a 7 (they use box pudding) but 10 cause I love free and we ate it all lol! Customer service 10! No pictures because I left to go to the bathroom and came back and everyone made plates smh! Excerpts of my video is attached! We will be back when we got another 100 to spend on dinner! One platter is enough for 2 people, they put the food on them plates, they HEAVY! Great job guys!
Shakira WhitakerShakira Whitaker
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Wow! What's there not to say about the food, the hospitality and the service provided at this special place! You too will be calling this your home away from home once you allow yourself to witness and taste all the Love that is poured into the preparation and execution of each dish! Did I mention that everything is cooked fresh when you order! I will definitely be back many times because I want to try everything on this menu! We had Curry Goat (with cabbage, vegetables, plus peas & rice), Stuffed Salmon (with Grandmas Mac & Cheese, collard greens and corn bread), OxTails (with cabbage and rice & peas), A side of sweet potatoes, Banana Pudding Cheesecake and Banana Pudding! Absolutely outrageous portions of food and though in our minds we desired to continue eating, we had to stop ourselves and take the rest home. No worries.....I'm already looking forward to my left overs! Thank you Chef Natasha Williams and Mr. Williams for sharing your recipes with us all. I can't wait to see where your journey takes you next! May God continue to bless your labor of love!
Benjamin Perez JrBenjamin Perez Jr
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Sooo today, along with my last 2 previous online orders, I didn't get what I asked for, and the crazy part is I ask for macaroni tuna salad, and they gave me potato salad all 3 times, before that I asked for yams and macaroni tuna salad and I didn't receive either which means someone isn't paying attention and checking these orders before they're bagged or they just dgaf about what they give you I'm not paying all this money for food and delivery fees just for a take the food we send or don't eat it type of service. If you don't have what someone orders, you shouldn't take it upon yourself, making substitutions without contacting the customer. If y'all want people to continue spending their hard earned money on your business, then do better 1 mistake ok but the same mistakes the last 3 orders not ok. It'll be a while before I order from here again
SparkzSparkz
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Let’s talk about it…AMAZING!!! Hands down the BEST in NJ so much, I had too call and tell Tasha how good her food is 🙌🏽 not only is she just the kindest most sweetest person her customer service is by far top tier ! I wish all the best for her and family, glad I have a deaf ear to haters and didn’t listen to the haters with their nasty reviews smh 🤦🏽♀️ because it’s ALL lies !!! The food the seasonings, the preparation, the huge oxtails , plus the amazing most sweetest CHEF Tasha YOU out did yourself . Keep evolving sis and can’t wait until you get your restaurant 🙌🏽. Me personally I just want a food truck lol and speaking too you today reading your story seeing your passion you inspired me even more . Bless xoxo 😚 see ya soon …now lemme go finish these delicious oxtails 😋 Do remember when they hate YOU’RE doing something RIGHT! 😉💯💯💯
SeeWhaT ISeeSeeWhaT ISee
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While visiting a friend I was searching for soul food places near by and after several reading of reviews Miss Tasha’s was the obvious winner. Based on the pictures and impressive ratings I decided that I would get my food from them. The ordering process over the phone was smooth, and the aromas of the food as we were leaving the store was promising. However, despite the high expectations and spending nearly $70, the food was a major letdown. Contrary to the reviews, everything we ordered lacked flavor, leaving us disappointed. I'm willing to give them another chance, perhaps on a different day when the cooking might be different, especially considering the positive reviews. I'm eager to return for their banana pudding, which unfortunately wasn't available during my visit.
Adobia WrehAdobia Wreh
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Nearby Attractions Of Tasha's Caribbean & Soul Food Cuisine
Soverel Park
Orange Garden Center
General Plumbing Supply
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Carteret Park
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Rosedale Cemetery
Essex Morris Contracting Co
Blum Arts Mosaic Studio
Hoogaard Market

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Orange Garden Center
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General Plumbing Supply
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419 neon llc
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Nearby Restaurants Of Tasha's Caribbean & Soul Food Cuisine
Star Tavern
Castaway Restaurant & Bar
Mamma Maria
Haitian Caribbean Cuisine
Fogon Latino
Twin Deli Grocery and Deli
Espinal Deli & Grocery
The Pizza Zone
Likkle Hellshire Restaurant & Bar
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Haitian Caribbean Cuisine
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Address
405 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017
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(862) 224-1682
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Website
tashascaribbeansoul.com
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4.5
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attractions: Soverel Park, Orange Garden Center, General Plumbing Supply, 419 neon llc, Carteret Park, Jersey Explorer Children's Museum, Rosedale Cemetery, Essex Morris Contracting Co, Blum Arts Mosaic Studio, Hoogaard Market, restaurants: Star Tavern, Castaway Restaurant & Bar, Mamma Maria, Haitian Caribbean Cuisine, Fogon Latino, Twin Deli Grocery and Deli, Espinal Deli & Grocery, The Pizza Zone, Likkle Hellshire Restaurant & Bar, Delicias Express
