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    Caribbean Wave

    3.4 (68 reviews)
    InexpensiveCaribbean
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mack M.

    We came here for the August long weekend and we had the pepper shrimp and rice..all was okay my husband and I are not spicy food fans and we handled it...but we came back here today Oct 17th and ordered the same meal and man! My ears were on fire I am satisfied with the portions...but I don't think there is consistency and for that we won't recommend this place

    Sweet n sour chicken
    Miss Lady ..

    Tasty food. No complaints here. I would return again. I ordered the chow mein with a baked chicken on top, the potato balls, sweet and sour chicken and wave chicken wings. The wave chicken wings are basically Wings tossed with pepper flakes.

    Nicky D S.

    Great Caribbean restaurant in the markham/scarborough area. They have everything from chow mein to jerk chicken to poulari to dhaal and even curry! This visit we had the wave wings (spicy), shrimp curry, black bean beef...unfortunately they were out of poulari :( The good: - generous portions - delicious in house made hot sauce - food is seasoned perfectly - friendly wait staff who are happy to recommend dishes - veggies in the black bean beef were perfectly cooked - generous with shrimp in the curry and beef in the black bean beef dish The cons: - wait was a bit long for food Urge you to visit and likely will serve as lunch and leftovers for next days lunch or midn8ght snack :)

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    Saquib R.

    This is my penultimate stop for Caribbean food in Toronto. My university was close to this restaurant and I have frequented this place for years. Albeit I go for one dish repeatedly and this is the jerk chicken fried rice. Anyone who appreciates Caribbean food must try this place. They have a mix of Chinese and Caribbean food and it is exquisite. The prices are much lower than expected for the quality of food and the portions are massive. Their noodles are also great and the roti stands up to the best in the city. The venue is clean, brightly lit and well serviced. The owner works there regularly and ensures things run smoothly. There is also a bar next door that runs at night time but I have never been there. Note that their hot-sauce is quite "hot" so add with care. They carry a nice selection of Caribbean drinks and a good selection of bottled beer as well.

    Small bowl oxtail
    Samuel C.

    If I want some salty greasy Chinese jamaican food with really spicy hot sauce, this is where I come. I recommend wave wings and fried shark *drools*

    Jerk chicken w/ chowmein noodles
    Thuugy R.

    After reading some reviews, my cousin and i decided to check this place out. I had studied abroad on a Caribbean island for 2 years, so i've come to love their food. Anyways, we were seated promptly walking in ( mind you that it was a weekday for lunch we popped in, looking for a quick bite). We were greeted by smiles from the front counter and everyone seemed so welcoming-so 5 stars for the great atmosphere. We came to the conclusion of ordering jerk chicken with chow mein noodles( since it was so highly raved about) . To our surprise it was the perfect amount to be shared among 2 people, and we wern't feeling all that piggish to begin with, so good choice on our part. waitress was super nice. the food was great, other than the fact that it was a bit too salty for my liking, i still finished my portion no doubt. Maybe it was just an off day, which i get. Very affordable food..worth checking out and definetly going to return to try some of their other dishes and reminisce of that beautiful island!

    Jerk chicken (appetizer menu)
    Wilson C.

    Awesome friendly service and food! First time there based on past yelp reviews, and it did not disappoint. They serve a slightly different jerk chicken than what I had envisioned, but it was tasty and I am glad we ordered too much so I can enjoy it for another two days! Thank you and we will be back when we are back in the area!

    Though it says, it's open till 12:54am on Saturday... but after 10:00pm the available items in menu gets very limited
    Shabbir S.

    We went on a Saturday, around 10:30pm. While going thru the menu, the server informed that very few items were available at this hour!! The choice was quite limited. We ordered Jerk Wave Chow Mein and Jerk Chicken Fried Rice. The quality was average, nothing special to highlight and also not much to be disappointed.... just simple average.

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    Jay C.

    Clean! Lots of Space. Not the usual crammed up caribbean restaurant. Clean tables and chairs. Family oriented place. Great for the couples too. Wonderful dishes!!!

    Andrew R.

    I have been a chef for 16 years now and i find i am very picky when it comes to finding a place to eat. With that being said i got the oxtail with rice and peas aswell as the curry goat with rice and peas and the fried chicken wings and i was not disappointed. I LOVE Caribbean food and this is by far the best i have ever had. The oxtail was melt in your mouth tender. The curry was full of flavor and the wings were perfect. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants amazing food at a great price.

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    Not terrible, but not fantastic either. We expected a wait on a Friday evening, but the hostess…read moreleft us hanging after saying she'd check on seating for two-and never came back. In the time we waited, I was able to make an online reservation for ten minutes later, and we were seated right away-so clearly the restaurant wasn't full. I wasn't very hungry, so I went with the Mixed Greens and Mango salad. It was fresh and tasty, just a bit small for the price. My dinner partner ordered the jerk shrimp and enjoyed it. I tried the Afro‑Disiac cocktail, which tasted more like fruit juice than tequila-maybe that's just a Toronto thing, but the drinks just weren't great (confirmed by my dinner companion, who said his Long Island Tea wasn't good either). The vibe was lively, loud, and colorful, and our server, Valentina, was incredibly sweet and helpful. I'm glad I got to experience this top‑rated spot, but I probably wouldn't go back.

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    So happy to have randomly found this world food market where Caribbean bistro is . Street food at…read moreits best! Honestly a lot of it I've never heard of before but that was the best part, discovering new good food! We had been told to try doubles while in Toronto so I had been on a search for it. Here it was. Yes I can say everyone with a foodie palate should try this! Just delicious. Two flatbread fried puris (bread type ) filled with the original filling of Chana masala. Slightly spicy but so much flavor. The nice crispy puris and the Chana oozing out makes it messy but so worth it! You can also get meat fillings too , chicken and beef I believe. But I'd a say at the OG is the way to go. Yum. A Trinidad treat in Canada who knew!

    I saw the World Food Market while exploring City Center and immediately knew that I'd have to be…read moreback as soon as the sun set, and I could break fast. Living in Cleveland, the thing that I miss the most is Caribbean/Island food. It being so accessible in Toronto made me feel right at home. Y&E is Trinidadian good, just as you know it. The server/owner was extremely kind and quickly prepared my food in front of me. I got the Curried Chickpeas and Potatoes; the scotch bonnet was so spicy that I'm sure I felt my face burning off... which is exactly how I like my spices. Seating isn't the greatest, but... that's what you get at this type of food market/setting. I'll definitely be back during my next trip to Toronto.

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    Made late reservations (9:45) and still had to wait an additional 30 minutes to get seated. Once…read moreinside the vibe was cozy. The servers were very nice. All of our food came out timely & the presentation was on point. I had the oxtail. It was very tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. I personally prefer just a bit more spice on my food. Overall, the experience was good.

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    Ali's West Indian Roti Shop

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    Ali's Roti located in Parkdale along Queen St. W. near Lansdowne Ave serves up West Indian food in…read morea casual environment. Their menu consists of a variety of items including curry rotis, paratha, curry rice dishes, jerk chicken, stew (chicken or oxtail), fish, soups, patties, as well as doubles. You are also able to pay by cash or card (if using card there is a service fee though!). Entering the space, you walk down the restaurant until you hit the cashier. You order your items there where you can eat it for here or to go. I've only gotten their doubles here but they are a pretty big portion and they taste great (you can choose your level of spicy and they also have a tamarind chutney as well). I've seen people eating their rotis there and the portions are pretty big. Service is no frills and the staff are friendly. This is a no frills place where you come for the good food. Overall, I definitely will return whenever I am in the area!

    Found this spot on IG and decided to give them a try as other influencers mentioned they had the…read morebest roti's in Toronto. I got the curry chicken which I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of the chicken inside, my problem was with the roti. As I cut more into the roti, it looked as though it wasn't cooked properly like patches of dry flour throughout to the point it didn't look appealing. I also grabbed a double which I enjoyed, they are much bigger than the ones I get at home in Va. I never had a Trini soda ~ Solo kola champagne which tastes very similar to the Jamaican version. The gentleman at the front counter was very nice and patient. The decor was definitely a Trini island feel. Bright colors and hand painted pictures. They have seating available for dine-in experience.

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    Ali's West Indian Roti Shop - Near: boneless jerk chicken & paratha Far: curry beef & paratha

    Near: boneless jerk chicken & paratha Far: curry beef & paratha

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    4.0(177 reviews)
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    Decided to re-visit this allwyns's location for delicious Jamaican food…read more Located in a small strip plaza, there's generally plenty of parking. Inside, it's a small operation. Not a lot of seating to eat so consider takeout. Food: Jerk chicken sandwich - the jerk chicken had good flavor though a slightly oversalted. The coleslaw was crunchy and sweet to contrast the chicken. The coco bun was decently soft though not the must fluffy. 4/5. Goat roti - really good flavor and tender goat. The roti itself is very soft yet holds up against the filling. Pretty good at deboning the goat meat for the roti though the owner usually warns that there could be bones still. Pretty huge roti. 5/5. Allwyns is one of my favorite places to get jerk chicken. Definitely recommend.

    I tried 2 places for beef patties today. Here and "Island…read moreFoods Express" at Woodbine and Hwy 7. Look at my other review for them. To compare the two, I ordered a spicy beef patty and tested them for flakiness, crispness, and filling. First off price wise. It was cheaper here at $2.70 including tax. I found that this beef patty here at Allwyn's was flaky enough but lacked the crispness of the outside dough. As well the filling was too moist or soggy and it was translucent which was off putting. Also, the patty was lukewarm and not piping hot. I came here to try one and then maybe go back in and pick up a dozen. But From the one patty I had. It didn't warrant a purchase of a dozen to take home for future enjoyment. I must say the patty was not bad. However I found it was not the best one I have had in Toronto. I will pick Islands Express Foods for a beef patty in future visits. Recommendations, I suggest you try for yourself as this is a personal preference but I'll stick to some other locations for my beef patty fix.

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    The Real Jerk - Legacy - Storefront

    The Real Jerk - Legacy

    3.7(10 reviews)
    24.0 kmLittle Italy, Bickford Park

    Not the best Jamaican food I've had, but it still hits when you want that comfort fix. Legacy spot…read morehas better portions and more consistent flavour than the other location. Fried dumplings with oxtail gravy were warm and soft, and the gravy gave it a nice boost. The mix plate had fried chicken with good crunch and oxtail that was tender, but heads up--the oxtail portion is small, so don't expect anything crazy. The gravy ties it all together though. It's not a top-tier spot for me, but definitely worth a visit when the craving hits. Rating: 3 out of 5

    This is a restaurant featuring Caribbean food, with a heavy influence of Jamaican cuisine. It is a…read morefamily-run business. The soft opening was on 2023-04-25, and the grand opening will be on 2023-05-19. There many tables for seating, a second seating area half a floor up at the back of the restaurant, an extensive bar, and an event space in the basement. We ordered the following: 1. Jamaican Mule ($10.99). Ginger Beer, Gosling Black Rum. 2. Lily's Passion ($10.99). 2oz Captain Morgan, 2oz passion fruit, 1oz cranberry juice. 3. Peanut Punch ($5.00). 4. Plantain ($3.95). 5. Chicken Roti (13.95). 6. Jerk Chicken & Oxtail Combo ($23.95). 7. Escovitch Fish ($22.00). The service from the waitress and bartender was excellent. The alcoholic drinks were colourful and tasty. The Peanut Punch was in a drinking box from a Caribbean company called Grace. I've had it before. But the waitress suggested it be poured into a tall glass with ice; it was amazing - I highly recommend it! The Plantain appetizer was perfectly cooked and delicious. The Chicken Roti side dish was huge! It is twice as high as any Roti I've ever had before! The chicken inside was succulent. The Jerk Chicken & Oxtail Combo was amazing. You get two sides: we chose rice & peas and coleslaw, two quintessential sides for a Jamaican meal. I feared the Jerk Chicken would be too spicy, but the restaurant wanted to cater to many tastes, so it made it medium spicy (which I could handle). I was told you can add their Real Jerk Hot Sauce yourself or ask the cook to make it extra spicy during the cooking process. The Oxtail was tasty. We also ordered the Escovitch Fish, another popular Caribbean dish. The whole fish is fried, then marinated in a sauce of vinegar, spices, onions, carrots, and peppers. The taste was excellent, and the meat flakes off the bone easily. This dish also come with two sides: we chose coleslaw and steamed vegetables, which came in their own separate bowls. During this restaurant's grand opening, there will be entertainment starting at 15:00, with steel pan, limbo, prizes, and DJ. Starting at 22:00, there is a party. This location has an event space in the basement, which can hold up to 101 people. It can be used for old school parties, karaoke,  spoken word, etc. The parties are to appeal to the older clientele who frequented the Queen and Broadview and Gerrard locations. The Real Jerk started 38 years ago and has moved several times. The most famous location was at Queen and Broadview while they were there for 25 years. This location is owned by a husband and wife team: Cleigh and Natasha. Cleigh's father owns the location on Gerrard St, which became internationally famous due to a music video by Drake and Rihanna. There is a third location in London, England, owned by Cleigh's uncle. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not currently wheelchair accessible but there will be a ramp to overcome the one step at the entrance. There are separate male/female washrooms in the basement, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-142

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