Clap your hands and give it up for Big Tings inside Chelsea Market located in the Meat District. This is a whole vibe with various restaurants all at your fingertips. I opted for the meat patties with coco bread )if you know you know). People were flooding in for the jerk chicken and the meat patties were flying off the shelf! The staff were so sweet but busy. Everything is fresh and the music playing made me dance in my seat.. Great for after work drinks and eats. We ended with the bread pudding that did not disappoint. Trust me when I say they are doin Big Tings in a flavorful, fun, way! read more

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If you are a big fan of Jamaican food, this is the place for you. I ordered the beef patty and wings. They had an option to add more to the patty for a little extra cost, which was definitely worth it. I only wanted to try some of the wings and they were full of flavor. The line was relatively long when I went, but definitely worth it. I can wait to go back and try some oxtail. read more

Big Tings - Beef Patty Wings - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Beat jerk chicken I've ever had in my life and it's not even close. Have been to Jamaica twice and have multiple Jamaican friends with different jerk recipes, and this place is better by a country mile. Really good sides too and good service. Cannot recommend enough (overall but especially the jerk chicken) read more

Location is very convenient in the Chelsea market. Service is fast and kind. Curry chicken bowl was so filling and pretty nutritious. Fresh juice has orange, ginger, apple, and carrot and it's made fresh. Definitely recommend read more

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Big Tings@Chelsea Market 75 9th. Ave. New York, NY 10011 Jerk Chicken The jerk chicken atop the rice and cabbage was nothing unique. It wasn't horrible or spectacular, but it was rather pricey for something that I could have bought anywhere at a cheaper price. read more

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This spot is located within Chelsea Market. The service was very quick, but would not say the food was worth the price. Ordered the oxtail bowl and jerk chicken bowl but unfortunately my favorite thing was the rice :( The salsa was an interesting touch. If I return, would probably try a different menu item read more

Big Tings - Jerk Chicken Bowl Ox Tail Bowl 9.6 oz. Bottled Tings Soda - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Big tings jerk chicken and rum bar was bussin. I had a veggie fatty patty because they were out of the curry chicken Pattie's but I wasn't disappointed. I don't hold it against them because authentic Jamaican spots are always out of something, I wouldn't trust it if they weren't. It's the real deal though. It's located inside of Chelsea food market if you want to try it out. read more

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Went on a tour to see Lady liberty and came here after. It was about an 11 minute walk. Didn't realize it was in Chelsea's market until I got here. There is bar seating and thats really it as its businesses surrounding this gem. The jerk chicken was spicy. Like make my nose run. I really couldn't taste the flavors because it was so hot. The pineapple salsa was so good and added more flavor and complimented the chicken well and gave it more flavor. The rice and peas and cabbage was soo good and flavorful. And that chicken pattie was soo good and flaky. Wish I got another one it was soo good. We came here around 3 and I left with jerk chicken. I didn't eat the rest until around 10. By that time the flavors set in and it was even better. I would love to try the curry chicken the next time because the pattie was so good! I'm coming back. read more

Big Tings - Me-chicken pattie in hand - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Visited Big Tings while visiting New York inside the Chelsea Market. Cute, clean, and well put together establishment. Customer service was a 10/10 menu items were clear and concise, I ordered a beef patty and an oxtail bowl. The oxtail bowl came with cabbage, rice and beans, a nice portion that I was able to share and wash full before I could finish my half. We sat at bar and ate good was playing and the ambiance set the tone. I'm glad I found this place, everything was really good and flavorful! read more

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Fast service, food is premaid so can get in and out quickly. A little too much salt for my taste but still flavorful and delicious! read more

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Chelsea Market never disappoints with their food choices. Big Tings packed the what with their jerk chicken sandwich and I was pleasantly surprised with how much meat was served as well. Unfortunately, it seemed that all the flavor was in the sauce which was extremely runny. A bite without the juices was not as flavorful as one would expect. Although the tasty bites balanced out the plain one to create a good sandwich with nothing overwhelming from a taste or spice perspective. read more

Extremely tender meat and good flavoring, however the wings did not have much meat on the bone. The jerk chicken is very easy to eat since it falls off the bone read more

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I can't recommend this spot enough! Not only is the food delicious, but the staff is incredibly friendly!! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy and I loved the pineapple salsa. Definitely stop by here if you're looking for good food and friendly service. read more

Big Tings - Jerk Chicken Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

AWESOME ! Prior to Covid the restaurant was small and did not really have seating indoors, but you could eat outside during Covid and it's quite lovely when I tell you this food is so good and amazing. NO LIE JERK SALMON Will have your mouth watering and they get it right real Jamaican seasoning real Jamaican chef a very lovely staff of African and Jamaican and other nationalities working in a very cool ethnic environment the best music and now they have seating inside and have expanded their space they have a wicked wicked Drink select. Their rice and peas is awesome. Even the steam veg is beautiful ‼‼‼ read more

The burrito was delicious, should be the go to. The Mac and cheese looked good, didn't know it was old or something but it was a miss. The sorrel iced tea wasn't the best, tastes like a watered down sorrel. The bread pudding was delicious, and the curry chicken pattie tastes like it was from BJ's Wholesale. But those patties are good though. The customer service was A1, nice people working there. They have seating where you can sit and eat or grab and go. read more

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Fabulous food, and the nicest people. I highly, highly recommend this place!!! Got the jerk chicken, mac and cheese, cole slaw: DELICIOUS! read more

Great lunch portion with a hearty amount of protein! Jerk chicken was a smidge pricey, but so is everything in Chelsea market! Wish the chicken was a bit more seasoned, but still an exceptional lunch! Pineapple slaw is incredible Cheers! read more

Big Tings - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Mid experience. Overly spicy. Overpriced. Bread thin. Chicken warm,. Oxtail very fatty.

This little Jamaican stall tucked into Chelsea Market knows what it's doing. I ordered the jerk chicken with plantains and rice and peas. The chicken had real flavor, not just heat for the sake of it. Smoky, spicy, and perfectly tender. The plantains were sweet and golden, and the rice held its own without needing extra sauce. The service was fast and friendly, even during a busy lunch rush. They made the whole thing feel like a quick trip home for anyone who grew up on island flavors. If you're in Chelsea Market and want something comforting, bold, and actually satisfying, skip the hype spots and head to Tings. I'll definitely be back. read more

This food is really not it. I've tried to give them so many chances - I've tried curry chicken, oxtail AND jerk chicken. The food here is soooo watery to me. I don't know. I asked them to put the sauce on the side this time because I thought that was what was ruining it for me. Nope. Just watery. And so lacking in authentic Jamaican flavors. Better off taking $20+ elsewhere. read more

10/10. The jerk chicken was amazing, it fell right off the bone, the flavor of it and everything was great. I had a side of rice & peas and they were great as well, had their own flavor without needing to put it together with the chicken. read more

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First time trying Big Tings. A total novice eating Jamaican food but my sister and I passed Big Tings at the Chelsea Market and suddenly had to have Jerk chicken. We were a little worried about the potential intensity of the heat but they were so kind to give us a tiny sample without asking for it. The chicken was spicy but not unbearable and we knew it would be less spicy once paired with other ingredients and a frozen strawberry daiquiri! So we went for the Jerk Chicken Sandwich and it was a complete home run!!! Wonderful, messy, finger licking deliciousness! Staff was so nice, came to check on our heat tolerance a few times, it made for a very nice experience all around. Will definitely go back! read more

All my life I've been searching for jerk salmon. I got it at Tings and it was very good! I used to think it wasn't a real thing. I was wrong. Service was good, as good as it gets at a food stand, and I enjoyed my meal. It was a nice portion of rice and peas, cabbage and salmon with good flavor. Not too hot. I'd definitely return. read more

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I was just gonna call it a draw and say it was passable if forgettable meal, because it was, but now I'm looking at other people's jerk chicken bowl orders and I'm pissed! I ordered jerk chicken, but that's not what I was given. What I got was more like spicy stew chicken (and no, stew chicken is not on the menu). In fact, I'm not entirely sure I wasn't just served scraps of chicken from the cutting board. The positive is that the rice and peas was quality, which shouldn't be a rarity these days but is, as was the cabbage and the little mango salsa. Nothing to write home about but pleasant. I can't even say the chicken was all terrible because it wasn't; J could tell that the spices used to make it were fresh. But this missed several marks for jerk chicken. And no, this was definitely not curry chicken either. It was all basically just shredded scraps, spicier than your typical stew chicken, but nonetheless lacking in what jerk chicken should have, including some amount of bite and roast-y skin. I was given no on-the-bone pieces like I'm seeing in other reviews. Maybe I was legit given scraps of actual jerk chicken that got soggy due to the rice and gravy (I'm assuming, wouldn't call it "sauce"), or just some half-jerk, half-stewed concoction someone made because they were lacking something else. Either way, I was short-changed. If you ran out of something, just say so. read more

I love Chelsea Market, there is such a variety of different foods to try all in one place. I love Caribbean food, so that's already very telling as to why my rating is so high. I got the oxtail with rice and coleslaw, and it was phenomenal. The oxtail wasn't too sweet and tasted just right. It is a bit pricey because you are in Chelsea, and there aren't too many seats, but people usually go in and out quite quickly. The service was great, everyone was vibey and the music was of course steller, afro beats can never go wrong. read more

The jerk chicken and jerk salmon were both delicious. Service was great and ambiance was busy and vibrant. I also had the sorrel which was good but not as strong and concentrated as I prefer. It's hard to find yummy Jamaican food. This was solid. Maybe some of the best I've had in Manhattan. read more

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I was so excited to eat some Jamaican food in NY. I got the oxtail plate with a side of plantains. The oxtail was rubbery with a lot of fat left on. I couldn't eat it. Had good flavor, but horrible texture and quality. Rice was most likely instant. The plantains were dry and flavorless. I spent $36.84 and had to just toss the whole plate out. Sadly disappointed. read more

Fast casual very worthwhile spot in the Chelsea market. Split the Jamaican jerk burrito with a friend - it was huge and plenty of food for both of us. Lots of flavor but not overly spicy. Highly recommend! Only complaint is the singular wine option for white but this isn't a sit and stay a while spot. It's great for what it is. read more

Big Tings - Jerk Chicken wrap - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Our family loves Big Tings and all of their delicious choices! It's a perfect place to meet friends or family for drinks, appetizers or a meal. Great flavors, service, and music. Chef Sean and his team always leave you happy! read more

3.5 Stars. I love me Jamaican food. This is located inside Chelsea Market. For NYE I wanted to end the year by eating ox tail stew. However, the price tag made me faint, and made my heart sank. I was in major in sticker shock. I've had this countless of times, at various places. I've even made this too. So I was willing to pay that amount. However, I despise places that charge a high amount, and you get mountains of rice and peas with a little bit of protein. From what I saw, I was not impressed. The oxtail barely had meat on the bones and the stew wasn't very gravy like. Which tells me it's been reheated a lot. For me, if the meat isn't tender and following off the bone, I don't want it. For the rice and peas, I don't like mushy rice. I settled for a beef patty, sadly they had no coco bread. I love to make a sandwich out of my patty and add oxtail gravy. Jerk Chicken was good. I give them props. Very well seasoned and leaves your lips tingling Service is great. Very nice young man running the whole operation. I wish they sold coco bread!! To get to Chelsea Market, it's too your right as your leaving Moynihan Station. Opposite direction of Times Square. Get here before 7pm, to get good food. After 7, you'll get scraps. read more

I loved my experience here! Quick and VERY friendly service, delicious flavorful food. It's quite expensive for a lunch spot but the flavors were immaculate and the meat was melt in your mouth good. read more

Big Tings - Ox Tail Bowl - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Customer service was amazing. Nice and accommodating. We got the jerk chicken rice bowl and it was great, and the right amount of spice. A vibe , nice music playing. read more

The vibes at Big Tings are on point every time I visit. They treat you like family and always serve up big portions. Quality Caribbean classics! read more

Big Tings - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

The food was AMAZING. The jerk chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had. That chicken was so flavorful and tender and just perfect. We also had the beef patty and mac and cheese which were both awesome. I don't know what they put in the mac and cheese, but it was incredible. Also loved the music and friendly staff. We went twice in one weekend! read more

GREAT spot for some JA food on the go...or for a quick sit down. Got Red Stripe and other tropical cocktails. Friendly service and lovely island decor. read more

This was our first time here. We got the jerk chicken which was delicious. Service wasn't very fast but it was friendly. And the food was good. I'd recommend it for sure. read more

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It was excellent. Well seasoned. The chicken is juicy and moist. The pineapple sauce works beautifully. The prices are fair. The customer service was excellent. We'll be back. read more

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Customer service was GREAT, the people working here are so nice. The food was so good. I had the jerk chicken which fell off the bone, and the rice and peas with cabbage. Oh and the Mac and cheese was just right! ! To drink we had a rum punch that def hit the spot. (I also had the warm banana bread, which was tasty but I could've done without). I loved the ambiance, they played music which added to the Jamaican vibe. read more

*Take-out/Pick-up during COVID-19 review* Do you know how excited I was to find out there was a Jamaican restaurant in Chelsea Market?? Literally blocks from my home base. I grew up in Chelsea and over the past 20+ years the only noteworthy Jamaican restaurant in Chelsea was Negril on 23rd Street and 9th ave, which sadly closed years ago. So after that drought when I saw this establishment pop-up it gave me joy. Now, I write this review with the most thoughtfulness but must state the facts. As I passed all the other restaurants on Chelsea Market row I noticed the strong popularity of the Taco joints and wondered about all the hype. Once I got to the Jamaican restaurant window we followed directions and placed a call to make our order. Oxtail is a must when trying out a new Jamaican restaurant. Honestly, to me it is the gold medal winner for Jamaican dishes in my opinion....Oxtail a di bes! So of course we ordered the Oxtail and some Beef Patties. You usually can't go wrong with Beef patties although there are some basic requirements. Now when I opened the Oxtail order I felt gipped. Lets me real, most Caribbean restaurants give you at least a little garnish of some kind, usually in the form of shredded cabbage and carrots or what we call cabbage slaw but this order had no veggies at all! Next, the rice and peas although tasty and with the right amount of gravy, was very skimpy. There should have been at least another cup full of rice in my container. Finally, the Oxtail was also well flavoredl. The pimento and tyme with the other seasonings were right. But once again, I counted my Oxtail bones and felt at least two more chunks should have been in the box. Call me picky, but let's just be honest. Oxtail is not cheap and I know Chelsea Market rent is not cheap either but if you want people to keep coming back you gotta give them more to work with. read more

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Great vegetarian options, had the curried vegetable burrito which was great with cabbage, sour cream etc.... I would've given it a 4.5 but then asked for the fyah hot sauce which made it an absolute 5.... Beware of the fyah: it be fire mon! read more