I was so excited to see this place in Princeton, but unfortunately it wasn't the best maybe it was just and off day not sure. Jerk chicken is my fav but this wasn't all that good was bad burnt tasting (i know it's supposed to be a little crisp but no) and gave me a breast i like my jerk as chicken quarters or any bone in chicken. The oxtails were tender but they taste like mostly browning not much seasoning or distinct flavor, the beans were overly dry inside the rice and the veggies were good but covered in oxtail sauce i guess they poured extra all over the entree. If you had Jamaican food from an authentic place you know they are light on the gravy/sauce unless you ask for more. Plantain was good and sweet but also had a bad burnt taste in...
Read moreThis restaurant clearly thinks that they are serving people who are unfamiliar with Jamaican food. We ordered curry goat and received curry chicken that had been chopped up as to mimic goat. Goat is a more expensive protein. The flavor is much different, but the cost and flavor wasn't the real issue. Chicken bones are dangerous when they have been chopped up and broken. Goat bones are not. They might as well have served us a plate of curried glass shards. Besides that, three of our sides are missing and I'm frankly surprised that plain white rice was served instead of rice and peas. Also, overboiled frozen vegetables are not a salad....
Read moreVery flavorful jerk chicken with excellent plantains and cooked vegetable sides. The jerk flavoring was not obnoxiously spicy, the right kind of heat that comes from using superior peppers (a little in the back) and where the spice flavors come together without tasting too raw. Also recommend the bread and Jamaican patty. Be aware they are short staffed so plan your visit accordingly or order in advance if you don't like to wait on-site for a long time. Be patient because the food is worth it. The service is pleasant and hardworking. The name...
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