So I honestly picked this restaurant cause of their neon sign and white paint, it stood out to me and reminded me of a warm tropical place because that nite was so cold. I stepped inside and was greeted immediately and knew I made the right choice. Just great energy all around. The interior is large and spacious but also gave you that intimate feeling. Loved the music selection and yes I was singing along with my food. Their food is delicious, great portion sizes and arrived in a timely manner. I ordered an appetizer and a main. I will definitely be back again and I can't wait . Thank you Chubby's for providing an great jamaican cusine experience. read more

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Questioning what the big hype is about the Port Royal Mac N' Cheese. As a Mac N' Cheese and Cheese enthusiast. I was extremely disappointed. I was expecting oozy goozy piping hot cheese to just pull apart as I took my first dive into it, but it was COLD, which is confusing especially when it's served in a cast iron dish. It was also dry, and the flavours just blended together that really gave it no taste. I was hoping with every next bite it would get better. But it didn't. Overall, I will return to chubby's as the atmosphere is lively with great music. The other food options look incredible. I highly suggest getting the patties to start. read more

The food at Chubby's is phenomenal! The location is so cute! We sat outside on the front patio and enjoyed the breeze! Our waiter Nakayla was super fun! I hop that in the future puts some music on the front patio for patrons to enjoy, other than that i has an awesome experience! read more

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I am so in love with this place. I had fried plantains and ackee and saltfish. It was divine! The restaurant is really cute and inviting. The bathrooms decoration are super cute too! The restaurant is clean too!! I would have given it a 5 instead of a 4 if they had music outside where we were to set the atmosphere like the atmosphere inside. I recommend this place to everyone! read more

Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen - Getting ready to eat some good food with some great people #Caribana2018 - Caribbean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Reservation is a must. 4-4.5 for ambience, service (very attentive and helpful from trying to help us find a table, as we had not reserved one in advance, to suggestions on dishes). Food: 4/5 Is it the best Jamaican food I've had? No, but it is good. One cannot easily find restos serving Indian, Jamaican, Chinese food etc offering an ambience like this in the downtown area which is suitable for a nice night out. And never seen so many ppl of colour in a resto of this caliber, which is great to see. Repeat: Perhaps read more

Walk into chubby s and you are transformed to the tropics. Grab a drink or two and sit back and enjoy the flavours of the Caribbean. You ve got to try the goat curry n pepper shrimp. read more

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This place was great! I had the goat curry, which was amazing, with a hint of cardamom. The space is beautiful with amazing bathrooms too. I'll come again if I've ever in Toronto again. read more

I was visiting Toronto for the first time last week. My friend heard about Chubby's on Instagram so we decided to come here for dinner our first night in town. The place is beautiful on the outside. You can tell it use to be a house and they converted it into a restaurant. So creative! Luckily when we arrived there was not a wait. We had been warned that this place gets pretty busy in the evening. A host approached us and took us upstairs to be seated. It was a bar upstairs and plenty of tables. The tables are pretty close, so I don't know if they can accompany parties larger than 5. There could be more space downstairs though. After we sat for a few minutes a waitress came and got out drink orders. I wanted water so she asked if I wanted tap, flat or sparkling I asked for flat. It came out in a big bottle and it was $6. It didn't taste all that good so maybe I should've just got tap water and it would've been free lol. My friend ordered the spicy chips as an appetizer. She also got the quarter jerk chicken, sautéed greens, and veggie stew. I ordered the quarter jerk chicken, rice/peas, festival bread and carrot cake. Both of our meals came with chubby slaw. The chubby slaw is amazing! I wish I could've order a jar of it and mailed it back home. The jerk chicken was good as well, but the portion was very small. If I was to ever come back I would definitely get a half portion. The festival bread was very good. I would suggest sharing with other people this was too much for me. The only thing I did not like was the rice. The rice was not good at all it wasn't seasoned and it was mushy. So I wouldn't recommend getting that as a side I was really upset about the taste and texture. The carrot cake was good as well. I ended up taking it back to the hotel I couldn't finish it while I was there. Above all the food was good besides the rice and the staff was pleasant. This would be a perfect place for a date night or evening out with friends. read more

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Okay service and nice atmosphere. Food; I get more upset the more I think about it. I've had some great Jamaican home cooking, so maybe I'm spoiled, or maybe I can just tell. This was some unseasoned, poorly cooked, overpriced nonsense. It was exciting to see things like Festival and Ackee on a menu, but none of it was exciting to eat. Ultimately, we enjoyed our meal and the experience, and didn't have a BAD time, but I resent what a popular King St. version of Jamaican food will do to all the authentic Jamaican food peppered around Toronto. People raved about the jerk tempeh which was legit just weird tempeh crumble with no flavour. The rice and peas were dry and bland. The veg stew was fine, nothing special. Festival and plaintain were no brainers. The double dip was like dipping ice into water. My friends liked the shrimp, but no raves about the oxtail or goat. The "hot" sauce was one of the most confusing things, it was like fruit puree???? And bruh, that bullsh**a** hipster version of ginger beer is a crime. It was a fun night out and I'm not knocking the experience, but Janet Zucharini has some great Italian restaurants which I'd prefer, and you can find some incredible Jamaican food in this city elsewhere. It's a novelty, not quality or authentic. read more

Cute interior setup like a house. We sat at the bar at the top most level and were delighted to discover a skylight in the roof. Cocktail: Kingston 10. Tequila based. Tasted like skittles, in a good way. Mains: goat curry and half a jerk chicken. The jerk chicken apparently takes longer to prepare but it came out first. It was pretty good with a decent side of slaw. The goat curry was rich and had nice heat to it without being too hot to enjoy. Came with a nice mango chutney and rice. The 2 mains were probably a bit too much food for one person but just 1 main would not have been enough. A main + starter should suffice. We went in with the mistaken perception that it's a quick-service place. (Just assumed). But takes as long as any another dine-in place. Maybe 90 minutes for the meal. But time flew as we were admiring the decor. Good service. Very present. read more

Great food and ambiance. Terrible service. Took a half hour to place a cocktail order and another ten to order apps. App came with the main course. Dessert took another half hour. For two, the meal with two drinks took more than 90 mins. read more

Got the half jerk chicken w sauce on side- cooked perfectly and sauce adds the little bit of extra! The ox was delicious- doesn't have a ton of meant on it but that is typically of ox tail. The okra was just okay. The drinks were good n tasty. The place is on point in terms of design Would def recommend and return !! Yum read more

I was so excited for this restaurant after a recommendation from a friend. We sat on the patio and we all loved the cute decor and ambience of the restaurant and the patio. The quality of the food was pretty average. We ordered the fritters, grilled jerk chicken, watercress and papaya salad, popcorn shrimp and the vegetarian patties. The fritters and the shrimp was very tasty, it was pretty spicy but a nice kick to it. The other items tasted pretty average and nothing special. The chicken was very dry and bland. I added a lot of the salsa sauce to enhance the taste. Their drinks were really good and pretty so that gave them some extra brownie points. We would come back for the ambience and the upbeat vibe of the restaurant but not for the food. Kudos to using paper straws!!! I really liked that about them being environmentally friendly and it reflected in my tip. read more

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Great Great food at Chubby's. We had the fritters Jamaican patties and the fried okra. We also had the jerk chicken with slaw and we had the goat curry. The only thing missing was roti from the menu! Haha! Everything was fantastic. The service was great and the staff was friendly. The restaurant has a great vibe to it and the music is fun. We had a variety of different cocktails as well. The hibiscus Mojito was one of my favorites. To top it all off we had the carrot cake sponge for dessert. If you're looking for a trendy, cool Jamaican place in the city this is definitely it! read more

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We ordered the jerk chicken, the jerk wings, some jerk pork, some shrimp skewer, rice and beans, some greens (I don't know the actual name as my friend ordered it, but collard greens?), and the ackee bites. Ok, first of all let me just get this out of the way - it's a nice space for sure, great atmosphere, however... This is by no means Jamaican food. It's not. Whatever it is, it tasted good, but there was no real Jamaican food served to us. The rice and beans were not the same as well. I expected Jamaican food, but I didn't get it. Let me explain further. Get Jerk Chicken/Pork from anywhere in Toronto - Roywoods, Allwyns, Fahmee Bakery (my favourite), Ritz, Jamaica Stamp, Aunt Elsie's, and heck, even go to Jamaica if you have to. I promise you it is quite spicy (in a good way) and has a heavy smoky pimento flavor. I don't know what that weak stuff was that we were served. It's clearly catered towards people who think salt on boiled vegetables is adventurous - and I understand that some people have palates that are weak, but don't call your food Jamaican and tell them you're giving them Jamaican food. The rice and beans was off. Again, go to any of the places I mentioned previously, you'll notice they use a shorter, fatter grain of rice. This was not that. TL;DR - This place claims to serve Jamaican Food, but it doesn't. read more

I'm not sure what the rave is about this place but I've had better Jamaican food. The jerk chicken lacked flavor and was cold when it came to our table. The rice and peas was dry!!! I'm not sure how they could mess up rice and peas. The cold slaw was mediocre. The sweet plantains weren't sweet and they weren't ripe enough, they were hard. The salt fish fritters, which I read was a must, was not good. I'd say the only good thing about Chubby's was the hot sauces they had. Would I recommend Chubby's? No. I've had better Jamaican food at Raps and other no frills Jamaican/Caribbean restaurants around Toronto. read more

Love love love! The atmosphere, the vibe, the workers, the food! Everything about this place is simply amazing! Our waiter James was so helpful when we asked for recommendations of certain things on the menu. The jerk wings, oxtails and goat were soo good. If I lived in Toronto I would be here every week. read more

I ordered chicken curry with papaya chutney and shaved coconut with jasmine rice. The curry was light, packed with flavours and heat. The chicken was tender but not dry. I would love for the jasmine rice to be a little more aromatic. The rice was fluffy. I like that the papaya chutney was sweet and sour. It helped balance the heat from the curry. The portion was fine for me but some of my party though their servings were a little small. The place has good ambience (it's not the case if you are looking for quiet places). Service was fast and friendly. Was it authentic Jamaican food? I can't tell. Would I come back? Definitely. read more

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Very good food. Cool atmosphere. Service is good. A little pricey for what you get, but if you're craving Jamaican then this is the place. read more

Had a great experience at chubby's and I recommend sharing plates amongst the table as the food is meant to be shared. There's a bit of a twist on the food and it was absolutely delicious. If you have a chance, sit upstairs since it's so bright and lovely! We enjoyed all of our dishes, especially the okra and ox tail! read more

I loved the design and aesthetics of this place right down to the details (menu card that comes with reciept). So so well done. Food is great, tasty, and filling. Drinks are awesome with that right amount of different (referring to Gin and Ting). I had the Jamaican Veggie Stew with a side of Chubby's coleslaw. Flavours are top notch and will fill you up no problem. Didn't get the chance to have the bread pudding with gelato but that was highly recommended by friends who have gone before. read more

Really Really Good! Went with a group of four and tried 6 dishes and 8 cocktails and everything was perfect. Ambiance, food, drinks and service all 10/10. Highly recommend, and will definitely be back! read more

Interior and patio is super cute and the overall vibes were great. Surprisingly was able to get a table for 4 on a Friday night right away without a reso. The food however, was a let down. The jerk chicken was too dry and didn't have enough flavour, if it wasn't for their hot sauces I wouldn't have enjoyed this dish at all. The mac and cheese was also mediocre. It came out super hot and crispy on top, but something was off with the flavour. The curry goat and chicken were the best dishes of the night, but nothing special. Cute spot for some drinks but wouldn't go out of my way to come again! read more

I celebrated my birthday here last weekend, and I couldn't have picked a better place to ring in the last year of my twenties! As a young Canadian Jamaican, Chubby's is what I have always conceptualized when I wanted to eat Jamaican food out at a nice restaurant -- a cool, upscale spot, with good music, authentic food, and good vibes! :) It certainly delivers on all of those fronts. Here are my thoughts (buckle up, this is a long one!): RESERVATIONS: You can book online, but if the time you want isn't available, just call; they may still be able to find you a table. Also, if you leave a message on their reservation answering machine, they will actually call you back (*gasps*). FOOD: The short answer -- very well made, authentic Jamaican food, with great presentation. There were 6 of us, so we ordered a lot of food and tasted quite a bit of each others. Here's a few of the dishes that we had and my thoughts: Ackee and Salt Fish Bites: This is ackee and salt fish served inside a fried dumpling. Two typical Jamaican breakfast dishes presented in such a fun way! It was a really nice touch. I would order again. Jamaican Patty (turkey): Great flavour, lots of meat inside, and nice flakey crust. If I remember correctly you get 4 and they are definitely worth trying. Pepper Shrimp: I would consider myself a pepper shrimp connoisseur, so I was excited to try this. Is this great tasting, large, fresh shrimp? Yes! Tasted like well flavoured garlic shrimp to me. Is this the best pepper shrimp I've had? Not quite -- it was missing the spice. Maybe to appeal to a wider audience, but I feel the disclaimer on how spicy it is is inherent in the name. Jerk Chicken: The modern bbq or "drum" is the more convenient and efficient way to cook jerk chicken, but nothing beats the taste of well marinated jerk chicken cooked over different kinds of wood. This is what Chubby does, and they do it well. Really great smokey, spicy flavour, the chicken is nice and moist, and it is not drenched in sauce (which jerk chicken shouldn't be). Oxtail: If you've never had it, try it. If you have, you will be happy with this rendition. It's not fatty, it's soft, there is lots of meat on the bones, and the flavour is there. Well balanced between savory and a little sweet. Jerk Shrimp: This was my main dish, and it was fantastic. Large shrimp, with that great smokey jerk flavour. It is served with coleslaw, which is also fresh and nice; you can tell it's made in-house. Great portion size for one person. Rice and peas: Good flavour. Solid side if you want rice with your meal. The rice is basmati rice, which is not traditional, but it was a nice twist. I personally love basmati rice, but for the purists out there -- no, this is not your Grandma's rice and peas. It's good though, and a great portion to share. Hot Sauce: I really wanted to like this, but this was the only thing that fell a little flat to me. They have two kinds of house made hot sauces: mango and scotch bonnet. Neither was spicy and the scotch bonnet had a very heavy vinegar taste. Probably just needs a little tweaking of the recipe. Not a deal breaker; I'll re-evaluate the next time I'm there. DRINKS: We all had the in-house rum punch. Taste was great and most importantly, it was strong! I would definitely order this again. SERVICE: It was great! No complaints. From the person who took my reservation, to the waiters, to the front desk, everyone was lovely! Definitely a great experience for celebrating my birthday. ATMOSPHERE: Beautiful, Caribbean, upscale vibes. They played great old school reggae in the background, the tables, chairs, the decorations, the candle lighting...everything was beautiful. My profile picture is from my time at Chubby's. I think that best describes the warm and happy feeling you'll get from eating here :). FINAL THOUGHTS: I'm so glad that a place like Chubby's exists. I echo the sentiments of other Yelp reviewers that it is really nice to have an upscale restaurant where you can bring your friends and family for a nice Jamaican meal. If you love good food and island vibes, check out Chubby's! :) read more

Came here after a disappointing dinner at Wilbur Mexicana. Cute little house that transformed into a multilevel restaurant. It's dim, it's lush with the greenery, good music bumping. We only had two appies... The ackee and saltfish bites and the jerk chicken wings. 3x pieces x generous sized dollop of Ackee and salt fish on a round dough... It was ayte. But you must order the jerk chicken wings. Get about 10-12 pieces.. It's good jerk seasoning with a wild honey glaze. I'd come back just for those. Butttt would def come back and try their mains next time. read more

I love everything about this place. The decor is unique and welcoming, the music is jumping, and the food is amazing and unpretentious. This will definitely become one of my go-to places! read more

Great Jamaican food. Got chicken wings to start with. Good amount for 2 people. Tasted really good. Was sweet and hot. After had quarter jerk chicken and some shrimp wrap. Both were fantastic dishes. Vibe was great. Felt like I was out of town. Great spot. Definitely worth trying out. read more

My boyfriend and I were spending the Canada Day long weekend Downtown and we were staying at the One King West Hotel, both famished after work. We cracked open one of the pamphlet magazines on the table. One said something along the lines of "Best new restaurant spots in Toronto". So we start flipping the pages and we spot these beautiful golden yellow Jamaican Patties on a dark blue plate sprinkled with gorgeous garnishes. We're both liking what we're preeing so we continue to read up about Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen on Portland St. We're both from Scarbrough"Toronto" and both have mixed ethnicities. Say less, we didn't argue bout it, and didn't hesitate to call a Lyft to bring us over for a likkle late lunch!OHMYLORD let me tell you how it went down! Y'all still reading right? Ok good, so we just reached the undiscovered holy land excited and hungry as can be! I was already impressed by the architecture of Chubby's, it was very honest and welcoming. So we got there at a busy and bumpin time (prepping dinner time). But our hostess was so kind and genuine she talked with us and explained to us our options for seating. I could tell she was very understanding and she really wanted us to have a comfortable table, where we'd enjoy our food! The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, thank goodness they had a/c especially in that 33+ heat. She was very open and honest, she didn't want us to sit at the table where the pipes above were sweating. But she offered us a table upstairs with caution that other customers have complained about the heat from the grill that's below. You know what they say, if you can't take the heat get outta the kitchen. So we agreed on the table upstairs below/beside the grill! We we're so hungry at this point we just wanted to get to nyamming! I'm really enjoying the aesthetic and vibe I was receiving from this place, it felt like I was in Jamaica, considering that I've never been, but I'm guessing if I were to go and to a local restaurant with chic/authentic island decor, beautiful natural lighting from grand windows and the sweet humid air mixed with a little warm breeze here and there casting from the kitchen from all the wonderful savoury smoky/sweet spices and meats cooking with major dancehall/soca tunes playing almost club volume throughout and as I'm looking at my man and how his hazel eyes were being complimented by the green plants indoor and out! Ouu let me tell you we had the sweetest most kindness waitress ever, Vanessa! She was extremely helpful and patient with us and considering it was our first time there, she made us feel at home and welcomed throughout the entire experience! She had such and genuine heart and smile she wanted us to enjoy everything Chubby's had to offer, and they offer amazing things! It's a family owned and run business, so you know they put heart and soul into every last detail! I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas and of course oxtail gravy, and my boyfriend ordered the Chubby's burger! Vanessa was so kind and understanding to let me sub my coleslaw for the rice and peas, she knew my boyfriend and I were kinda on the fence about how some for their meals don't include a side, and were $5 dollars extra. Other than that the major positives out weigh that minor detail, FOOD, TASTE, WAIT, ATMOSPHERE, VIBE, AESTHETIC! It was all there! Our food was there on our table under 15 minutes, I've never been to a restaurant with that quality and the quickness was unreal! We we're still deciding on what drinks to get, our food was there before a drinks, like how amazing is that? Amazing is an understatement to describe Chubby's! Words cannot describe our appreciation and new found live for Chubby's. You really do pay for what you get! It was worth every penny! The heat, sweat and tears that ran from my face was worth it, I enjoyed every bite and moment here. Like my boyfriend said it was an experience, journey and adventure! Best thing is we didn't need our passports or any major pockets really, I could tell they really appreciate happy people, food and planet too! All the food was ethically sourced down to the straw in my drink was made from recycled cardboard! It held up my drink and the turtles, common now! JHEEZ we really enjoyed our visit and we will definitely boast about this to friends, family and colleagues, you already know! Chubby's is the place to eat if you want memories and on point authentic, flavour Caribbean comfort food! One of the best if not the best Caribbean restaurant in all Toronto, GTA, Canada. You feel me? Now make moves and order something off their bless menu nuh, you won't regret it! Ohh and if you ever have the kindness of Vanessa as your hostess make sure you bless her still by the time the bill comes, cause she deserves it! Oh and also make sure if you're ever on the upstairs level by the balcony looking down on the grill bless the chefs with a likkle appreciation of thanks they deserve it as well! 11/10 read more

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We ordered the jerk chicken, rice and peas, and greens. I was excited about all the options on the menu that were diary-free, the only thing I had to avoid was the pastry dough. All of the food was excellent, I look forward to ordering again. read more

This restaurant has awesome Jamaican food! Also , the cocktails are strong and flavorful. We had the ox stew and the curry goat. Meat was tender and well seasoned. No gamy taste. For dessert the rum and raisin bread pudding was delicious and enough to share. read more

I got a large food order from Chubby's for a late night work event we had. We had curry goat, jerk chicken, fried plantains, okra, salad, slaw, salt fish fritters, wings, patties...everything was really well received. I love that they had veggie as well as shrimp patties! I'm a HUGE HUGE fried plantain fan and these were perfect. Price was high because of delivery surcharges but it was still worth it. Well spiced, well cooked food. read more

Second floor bar is where it is at and get the cocktails. They are fantastic. The fried chicken and plantain chips will take you back to the islands and the ambiance will ensure that a tiki bar feeling stays with you for the eve. Great spot for a date night. Now, if only the neighbour could finish their work so the front patio could really flourish!!! read more

Before today, I don't think I've ever had Jamaican food from an actual sit down restaurant. It's always been from your local neighborhood carry out, and tbh, Chubby's had some competition on that front. Came here on a Sunday evening around 7:30pm and only had to wait 5 min for a table. The ambiance/decor is cute and the music is fun. Once seated, we studied quick because we read you should definitely try to order everything at once. We ordered oxtail stew, jerk chicken (half), and Jamaican patties. For beverages, a coke and sorrel. Mannnnnn, that sorrel was banging!!! So good and not overly sweet. The patties were good-- they were all each a different flavor-- pepper shrimp, beef, turkey and coconut spinach (I think). My fave was def the beef, but I'm definitely a traditionalist, lol. The oxtail with rice and peas was the best dish that we tried. They were tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The jerk chicken was good too, just not as spicy as I tend to enjoy but not dry either. The slaw definitely stole the dish. It was perfectly seasoned and chilled just right. Our waiter was nice and he was knowledgeable about the menu which was a huge plus. Overall good place and what I imagined a sit-down Jamaican restaurant would be like. Great place if you're looking to try a different cuisine. read more

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I ordered the takeout meal for 2 people and everything was delicious but I really want to commend the staff. On June 20 at 6pm I went to Chubby's to pick up the meal I ordered through Tock. When I got there we realized that I had ordered the meal for the 24th instead of the 20th. The host at the pickup table immediately offered to put in the order to make it right away instead. He didn't make me feel bad at all even though it was totally my fault. Really appreciate the quick action & flexibility! Would highly recommend. read more

One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Beautiful decor, excellent service, and the most delicious food you can imagine. My favourite dishes are the Likkle Jamaican patties, the rundown snapper, the kale and pomegranate salad, and the better than sundae dessert. Go now! read more

Showed up to pick up our food without realizing they'd cancelled our Ritual order... they pulled together a bonkers amount of food (more than what we'd actually ordered), which our hungry tums were very appreciative of! Thank you for that. As for the food... the jerk chicken, oxtail, pomegranate salad, slaw are all highlights. Have ordered them before, and will order again! read more

We stopped by Chubby's for dinner during our weekend trip to Toronto. The place seemed to be super popular. The ambiance was good and the food was great. I ordered the Jamaican chicken curry and expected the dish to pack a punch of flavors. I was not disappointed! read more

Was craving Jamaican food while I was in Toronto cus in Vancouver we are lacking in Jamaican restaurants! A friend of mine recommended Chubbys so we went to check it out! Once we walked in it smelled amazing in there! We knew right away it will be good! Was so excited so ordered almost everything on the menu lol Bottom line the food was great and nothing really to complain about except for the price , I think it's a bit overpriced for Jamaican food ! We eat at alberts which is also very good for much less ! But the food was great at chubbys and I would definitely recommend it to friends that don't mind to pay a bit more for Jamaican food read more

Good service, awful food. If you've ever had authentic Jamaican food, you won't like the food here. Served salty oxtail and curry chicken and overrippened fried plaintains. read more

To be honest, the food was decent but it's far from being Jamaican. As I scrolled through the list of reviews on Yelp I felt joy to finally have a new jerk chicken offering, there's clearly a sea of foodies in the King West area.... it's just too bad we lack true authentic cuisine in the Downtown Core. Yo, if you can't make Oxtail properly... PLEASE DON'T OFFER OXTAIL! Will consider giving them another chance if the food was properly spiced and seasoned. In summary, Chubby's is the equivalent of western Chinese food, made for a certain demographic. If you're looking for real Jerk, you're gonna have to go to little Jamaica. Peace. read more