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    Big Jay’s Place

    3.8 (10 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Food is amazing! We loved the soul food plate and will be coming back soon for oxtail!

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    Yard Vybz Nyaminz And Catering Jamaican Restaurant

    Yard Vybz Nyaminz And Catering Jamaican Restaurant

    4.4
    (41 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    great food, great drinks. if you come try the parties and Jamaican drinks. the service is great,…read morewhen we were ordering food they made it easy for us. I honestly feel Jamaican now. The ambiance of the restaurant really makes you feel the Jamaican vibes and brings you their cultur.

    Standing ovation! I…read morestopped by after visiting a nearby nail salon and was immediately welcomed by the owner. He was genuinely friendly, accommodating with my order, and made me feel like a valued customer from the moment I walked in. While waiting for my food, we chatted about other Jamaican restaurants around Cincinnati. What stood out most was how highly he spoke of the competition. Instead of putting other restaurants down, he gave each one credit where it was due. That level of confidence and respect says a lot about both the owner and the business. I took a quick look around while I waited, and the restaurant was spotless. The space felt clean, comfortable, and inviting. I ordered my meal to go and had about a 30-minute drive home. When I finally opened my container, steam poured out and the food was still piping hot. That's the kind of freshness you hope for but don't always get! The only hiccup was that my macaroni and cheese was accidentally left out of my bag. I called the restaurant, and before I could even explain why I was calling, the owner immediately acknowledged the mistake. He apologized and assured me he'd remember me the next time I came in. His response was genuine and customer focused, which made the situation easy to overlook. Great hospitality, delicious fresh food, and excellent customer service. If this first visit is any indication, I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm getting extra mac and cheese!

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    Sitting area
    (1)Curry (1)beef Jamaican patties Oxtail meal w/ extra oxtails :)
    (1)Curry (1)beef Jamaican patties Oxtail meal w/ extra oxtails :)
    From private chef services to full-service catering, takeout, and dine-in experiences, Yard Vybz Nyaminz Jamaican Restaurant brings bold, au

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    From private chef services to full-service catering, takeout, and dine-in experiences, Yard Vybz Nyaminz Jamaican Restaurant brings bold, au
    The Jerk Hut

    The Jerk Hut

    4.0
    (4 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    The place was a vibe the art really made it felt like I was in Jamaica.The bartender was really…read morenice it felt good to be there.The experience was also great . The food was great I personally loved the jerk chicken plate,and the salmon plate.The rice and pies were great . I would go there if you want Jamaican food.

    It was the last day of my wife's birthday weekend and we couldn't find anything to eat. I decided…read moreto search for black owned businesses in the area, and I found The Jerk Hut. The menu looked amazing, so I drove us there. When we pulled up, I thought we had the wrong place. It is inside of an office building. Tip: Go to the second floor and make a left. The aroma of the food will lead your right to it. When we arrived, they had music playing and chill vibes. You can order and pay through the kiosk. After we placed our order, we went into the dining area. The food came out pretty quickly. I ordered 10 wings and coco bread. For my flavors, I selected the pineapple jerk wings and the honey jerk wings. The owner came out personally and brought my wings to me. The owner is a really solid dude. He gave us the backstory on the restaurant and told us about his homemade sauces. You can tell that he really is passionate about his business. The wings were smoked and sauced to perfection! And they are 10 for $10! Can't beat that price for the quality they are giving you. The coco bread was a nice addition, I used it to soak up the leftover jerk sauce I had in my container! My wife got the jerk salmon with fried rice and jerk yum yum sauce. Yes, you heard me right! Jerk Yum Yum Sauce!!! I had to steal a couple of bites off of her plate, and I shared one of my wings with her. She loved her meal, and the jerk yum yum sauce was phenomenal. We ordered The Hut Punch, which is sugar-free and comes with real fruit pieces. It was very refreshing and flavorful. Lastly, the customer service! We met the owner and his wife. They have managed to bring a piece of Jamaica to Ohio. When we were about to leave to head back to Columbus, I told my wife that I couldn't leave without getting some jerk yum yum sauce to go. I asked if they sold sauces to go. The owner went out of his way to go and purchase containers so that I could take some home. He didn't have to do that, but I am truly grateful that he did. I am now back in Columbus, and I have already started pouring on my fried rice and loving every bite! If you love Jamaican food, you have to try this place! Jerk Wings 1-5=5! Coco Bread 1-5=4. Salmon Fried Rice 1-5=5. Hut Punch 1-5=4. Jerk Yum Yum Sauce 1-5=5! Customer Service 1-5=5! Even though they are Bengals fans. #GoBrowns

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    Hut punch
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    Salmon burger
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    Yummi Xpress

    Yummi Xpress

    4.4
    (20 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Food is great! But I despise that they don't have a dedicated person to answer to phone for…read morecall-ins. I informed them that I kept calling and asked why they don't answer. The lady stated that they don't answer if there is a steady flow inside, but it's very inconvenient when they say wait a time that could have been collapsed by a call-in. Not to mention, I have reservations about the neighborhood which is why I finally just drove. The other reason is because sometimes they are out of something. It could all be avoided if someone will just answer the phone. This happened to me today and the lady got my order wrong. I was frustrated by this point after waiting longer and to find out my order was incorrect.

    The food here is FIRE and the people at the front were nice and welcoming. GOOD VIBES coming from…read morethem for sure. I got the curry goat with double cabbage & oxtail with rice and peas & cabbage. I also got 2 orders of plantains. Everything was very tasty and went well together. You don't need to add any hot sauce because there's a little kick in the curry goat but to each is own.Ya'll have to come and try this spot if you haven't already. The only thing is, I wish there was a little bit more of everything since you're paying almost $20 for each dish. It seemed like only 2 people were operating the business so be patient. It's definitely well worth the wait!!!!

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    Outside
    Beef patty with coco bread
    Beef patty with coco bread
    Oxtail w/ rice and peas & cabbage

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    Oxtail w/ rice and peas & cabbage
    Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill

    Just Jerks, Ena's Jamaican Grill

    4.3
    (98 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    They have a station in the Cafe at UC Medical Center currently, which is where I ordered from. The…read moreservice was friendly and helpful in describing their offerings - this stationed was run by their employees, not hospital cafeteria employees. I had jerk chicken on penne Alfredo. Topped with sautéed onions and bell peppers, Caribbean slaw, jerk sauce and aioli. The flavors mingled well together with a little bit of spice/heat to it, which I loved. Everything was perfectly cooked and the textures combined worked well together.

    When I tell you this truck served me the best-tasting thing since COVID impacted my sense of…read moresmell/taste in early 2021, it doesn't do justice to the deep and harmonious flavors or my relief that I even COULD taste something so fully! I ordered their island rice box: Jamaican rice & beans, Caribbean slaw, mango salsa and of course their jerked chicken. The mango was bright and tart, the slaw was crisp and creamy, the rice soaked up some of the flavor from the smokey and succulent chicken. I would eat this once a day if I could! The plantains were perfectly sweet with just enough sear and caramelization. I actually dropped my first order seconds after collecting it, and they replaced it free of charge rather than let me enact the five second rule. If you see this bright green truck, do not fail to stop!

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    Island rice box
    Spicy Jerk Chicken Bowl with Beans and Rice and Caribbean Slaw
    Spicy Jerk Chicken Bowl with Beans and Rice and Caribbean Slaw
    Specialty rice box!!

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    Specialty rice box!!
    Pandemonium

    Pandemonium

    4.8
    (5 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    Delicious cocktail alert! I wasn't expecting to find this gem!…read more I had a kentucky mule our bartender was very knowledgeable and gave a little history of the bourbon used and a quick cocktail making lesson and it was delicious! So tasty and made just right. Make sure to stop by!

    My husband played a show here Saturday night & it was a good time. We had not been to Pandemonium…read morebefore this, as it opened after we moved a hour away. I love what they have done with the building. I love all the artwork that you can buy from several local artist hanging all over the place. They have two arcade games, a pool table and a jukebox. A coin machine for all three. Everyone who works here is really nice and down to earth for the most part. The bartenders were always making sure the place, including the restrooms were always clean. Which is nice for a bar especially when a show is happening. Things can get gross REAL fast. The woman who reviewed this place and said they didn't have cans of beer or draft, I have literally no idea what she's talking about because they definitely have both. They had three beers on tap and I know they for sure had Cheetah by Rhinegeist and PBR in cans. I'm sure they had more. They have a large drink selection at the bar. Apparently, they also have food usually, but the kitchen was closed last night. The stage is small and oddly set up with a weird pillar in the middle, in-front of the stage. But it's still a good small place to play. Just prepare to get sweaty when the room is packed. Glad we have a low key, cool place now to hang out and have shows in Latonia. We will definitely be back.

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    Pandemonium
    Pandemonium
    Pandemonium

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