This was my very first time at Jasmine's Restaurant. Went there to celebrate my birthday. I would…read morestrongly suggest that you make reservations prior to coming as Jasmine's is a small and cozy restaurant. Even though the restaurant is small and cozy, it is such a vibe. The DJ draws you in with the old school jams and connects the crowd through the great music. For dinner, I had the curry chicken with steamed vegetables and rice and peas. The food was flavorful, delicious, and very pleasing to the eye. I also had the absolute pleasure of meeting Jasmine as she was very active on the floor serving and greeting the customers. I will definitely be back real soon. Thanks again to the DJ for the birthday shout out!!

Came back again (on a much busier night w a lot more people) & we all left beyond satisfied! The…read morefood was amazing as always & the service was great too! I just wish they had better restrooms. This time we ordered: Drinks: Piña Colada -- 8/10 Strawberry Basil Lemonade w Tequila -- 10/10 Sorrel Marg-- 7/10 Sweet but good Food: Crispy Cauliflower -- 10/10 Oxtails w rice & peas -- 100000/10 Coconut Salmon -- 10/10 Jerk Chicken Wings -- 7/10

We were able to get a last-minute reservation at 7p on the Sunday before Memorial Day and entered…read morewhat was a pretty empty establishment. There were only 2 other parties seated and we were seated immediately upon arrival. It's fairly dark inside and the decor reminds me a bit of New Orleans. I enjoyed the ambiance. The drinks were great! I had the cocobella while he had margaritas. The table bread was hot and fresh, so make sure they bring it to the table for you. We had the mussels for an appetizer, lamb chops and bass. EVERYTHING was excellent! The flavor of the broth for the mussels was Devine, so much so my husband used his bread to sop up all he could. The bass had great flavor and came with sautéed spinach that was well cooked. It initially looked like a small portion but turned out to be plenty. The lamb chops were cooked to the requested temp and seasoned well. We left no crumbs. This one is definitely worth a try!

I came here to leave a review and am so distraught over learning that this place has closed! It was…read morehands down one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had - from the service to the drinks and the food. I dined there back in March and to this day I rave about the dish I had. The owner was extremely accommodating, pleasant and friendly. I hope they reopen somewhere else! He told us that he had another restaurant close by, I'll have to try that one if I can figure out the name of it.

I've must of passed Havana Central so many times and never realized it was there I have to say,…read morecolor me impressed. Arriving for our reservation the place was packed. It's a loud and vibrant atmosphere. They have a pre-theater prefix menu which we decided on. Empanada app was 3 large empanadas and each one was flavored and yummy. Also opted for the guac and chips app just to have something a little lighter. Entrees are served with rice and beans. The pernil was excellent. Super tender and garlicky. The ropa vieja was also very good, with deep flavors. Dessert was the course that was disappointing, which was such a bummer after a great meal. The flan was definitely overcooked, so the texture was off. The cafe con keche was decent. The prefix is a great deal which included a drink and it was a lot of food All in all, Havana Central offers some wonderful Cuban flavors and a great choice for a pre-theater dinner. Bonus, if you are seeing Buena Vista Social Club, show your tickets and you get 15% off the bill.

The food was great! I got the maple glazed pork ribs, which was juicy and delicious! The ends of…read morethe ribs were crunchy too! The empanadas (beef and chilly cheesesteak) were great too! The fried pork appetizer was really dry. The sample plate was really good! The plantains were great. Plantain chips were very hard.

Absolutely loved my experience at this Jamaican restaurant! The oxtails were AMAZING--tender,…read moreflavorful, and seasoned perfectly. The portion was generous, and the food had that authentic Jamaican flavor I was hoping for. Everything was delicious, and the service was great too. I'll definitely be back! If you love Jamaican food, the oxtails are a must-try!

I wanted to support as many Black-owned businesses as I could during my short trip to New York, so…read moreI made a stop at Jumieka Grand. I arrived shortly after they opened at noon and seemed to hit the middle of the lunch rush. There was only one server working, but he did a great job keeping up with the crowd. He was friendly, attentive, and surprisingly quick despite being the only one on the floor. I ordered the curry corn and the Pasta Rasta with salmon, and both were flavorful and satisfying. I was really looking forward to trying the rum cake for dessert, but unfortunately they were sold out by the time I asked. Overall, a solid meal with great service, and I'd definitely come back, especially to finally try that rum cake.

They always come through. If you're having an event, they are a great option for food truck…read morecatering. Food is delish at all price points and nice portions.

Was in the city during lunch looking for somewhere to eat and came across this truck. I tried the…read morelobster mac. It was delicious. The lobster was a fried lobster tail on a bed of macaroni pie. I enjoyed it. Pro tip add a bit of jerk sauce on it. Thank me later

Sometimes you don't need a fancy reservation... you just need a tiny spot, loud kitchen, and food…read morethat hits like a heavyweight champ. Walked into Margon Restaurant in Midtown and instantly felt like I found one of NYC's secret cheat codes. Small space, big flavors, zero nonsense. The kind of place where you're elbow-to-elbow with strangers but everyone's united by one thing... serious hunger. Ordered the Cuban sandwich -- pressed, crispy, loaded with roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. One bite in and I stopped talking... which never happens. This thing didn't just deliver... it showed up early and over-prepared. Then came La Bandera Dominicana Braised beef swimming in savory gravy, yellow rice piled like a mountain, black beans doing their thing, and sweet maduros sitting on top like the victory flag. Simple. Comforting. Dangerous... because now I want it every week. Place gets busy, gets loud, gets chaotic... but it moves like a well-oiled machine. Years of experience and zero attitude. Just good people making great food. In a neighborhood full of tourist traps, this hole-in-the-wall is throwing haymakers. Sometimes the best escape in NYC isn't a rooftop... It's a Cuban sandwich and a plastic tray. And honestly... I'd pick that every time. #nycfood #hiddennyc #midtowneats

Our 1st meal of our girlfriends' trip to NYC was at Margon. 3 of us shared two dishes for lunch…read moresince we weren't sure whether we could finish all the food if we each had our own. The roasted chicken was delicious- the meat "fell off" of the bone! The sides were pretty good too. The restaurant was very busy during lunch. We had arrived slightly before the large crowd/line. It was nice that there was seating available for those who wanted to dine there. The service was fast and the staff were friendly., Highly recommend checking out for some delicious Cuban food!

The wait around noon wasn't too long and the food was bussin', seasoned just right. Excellent,…read moresmiling, customer service from the light skin, slim young lady who took my order. I'm definitely coming back.

Food is good, I like the Rasta pasta with oxtail and the curry chicken is very good. On a nice cool…read moreday the chicken soup does warm you up just the right amount of pepper. It does get crowded around lunch time, it's best to order to pick up if you don't want to wait

Jerk chicken had a ton of flavor and worked well with the rice and pineapple slaw. A real treat to…read morehave inside chelsea market and not on the main walkway area so definitely work going out of your way to find it. I will definitely be returning to try more.

Clap your hands and give it up for Big Tings inside Chelsea Market located in the Meat District…read more 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!

Every time I go there the chicken is NEVER ready and the supposed Times Square location is null and…read morevoid