Yardy Kitchen — Restaurant in Peachtree Corners

I meant to do a review about this place when I actually visited but better late than never. I finally decided to check this place and finally we have a Jamaican restaurant that’s actually good in this area. I was looking forward to trying this place out ever since I saw the sign driving past it. Not only is the customer service good, but the food is amazing. The owner let me try out some samples of the food and I wanted to get the whole menu but couldn’t break my bank account.

I tried the jerk chicken with Mac and cheese and cabbage and man, was it good. I usually feel some kind of way when I see black folks not baking their Mac and cheese with no brown spots on the edges but there's was an exception. I was impressed. Their jerk chicken didn’t even need any sauce. I also got the curry salmon which was alright. That was probably my least favorite. I guess grilled salmon tastes better to me which is why I wasn’t impressed with that. The curry goat with the white rice and cabbage made up for it though. That was my favorite out of the 3 meals I got. I tore that plate up. I will definitely be back there especially since it’s down the street from me.

Just a couple of suggestions for the owner, it’s way too dark in there. One of your competitors, Kool Runnings also in Peachtree Corners has a more lively atmosphere but I’m not impressed with their food. Y’all got the Jamaican music playing but it’s just looks dark from the outside looking in. Maybe it’s the tinted windows that make it like that but the inside with the colors could be more bright and more inviting. Make people want to stay in and eat. That’s part of the reason why I took my food to go. The dark colors made the atmosphere make it seem not vibrant. I know that’s the colors of the Jamaican flag too but spruce up the place a bit. It’ll help out a lot. Also, y’all need to add some deserts to your menu. I don’t like Spice It Up down the street from y’all, but their sweet potato pies are very good. That alone makes me go back there just to get those. Also, have some brochure menus for folks to take back with them and give out to other businesses to help get the word out. Place those in barbershops, beauty salons, local businesses around yall so more people will know about this place. The food is good and the customer service is great but if yall make those changes that I suggested, I guarantee yall be a success in this area. We already don’t have enough great Jamaican restaurants down here as it is so I appreciate yall moving into this area. I still recommend everyone to come try their food. You won’t be...

Feels like I’m in my mom’s or grandparents kitchen when I come to Yardy kitchen. I’ve become a regular now but even before I was a regular I was always greeted with a warm hello & smile from the chef/owner Frank & Michelle.

When I don’t feel like cooking this is where I come because I know I’m going to get good cooked food. We’ve gotten Oxtail, Brownstew chicken, Stew Snapper, Stew Salmon and they have all been delicious. I even love how they make their plaintains

The only thing I haven’t tried yet are my breakfast favorites: Ackee & saltfish/ Callaloo & saltfish with some boiled food. I normally come during lunch or for dinner so I will definitely come for breakfast one Saturday.

I grew up on beef patty with coco bread but Yardy’s Jerk chicken patty is a whole other taste. This is my go to order now. I love that their patty isn’t greasy, some places the grease is coming through the paper bag. Also their patty is filled with the meat from top to bottom as they should be, you’re not short changed with their patties.

It’s hard to find authentic Jamaican restaurants but I’m so happy Yardy Kitchen is in Peachtree corners now. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for authentic Jamaican food.

Mi love Yardy kitchen like...

As a Jamaican, I usually don't frequent Jamaican restaurants in the Atlanta area. Especially on this side of town because it's hard to pay for food you know you can make better. However, Yardy kitchen is now my family's restaurant of choice when we don't feel like cooking. Their curry chicken and curry goat are fan favorites. Nice level of pepper and I love that they put potato and carrot. I've also had the red bean soup which isn't 100% authentic but Yardy does a great job of getting it close to the real deal.

On our latest visit the star of the show was a vegan dish. It is often difficult to cater to vegan family and friends so I can't tell you how overjoyed my cousin was when she saw Jerk Vegan Jack Fruit on the menu. She was skeptical at first, but then after one bite all I could hear were random sounds of delight. She loves pepper and Yardy jerk sauce has the right amount. I can see her making that 40 min drive just for that.

Please Yardy do not change any of your recipes or ingredients. We will be back to try some other...