Caribbean Delight on Church Avenue is one of those classic hole in the wall, grab n go spots. The place can get cramped pretty quickly, so your best bet is to place your order, listen for your number, grab your food, and be on your way. I ordered the jerk chicken with rice and peas, a side of vegetables, and added oxtail gravy to the rice. One thing I do like is that they give you options. You can add sauce to your meat if that's your thing, and you can choose which gravy you want on your rice. The oxtail gravy was a solid choice. As for the jerk chicken, it was good, but I found it a little light on flavor for my taste. Nothing bad about it, just not the most memorable jerk I've had. I also ordered a beef patty and, honestly, save yourself the trouble and go down the street for that one. Overall, the food is good and I have no real complaints. I've definitely had better, but I've also had worse. It's a convenient spot when you're in the neighborhood and looking for a quick Caribbean meal. If you're wondering if I'll be back, I might be. read more

Looks like it took me a while to come back to the area. I'm back in the area now and I had to stop by $15 for the jerk chicken and $20 for the oxtail. I guess the prices stayed the same but the portions got smaller? Regardless to say, even after all these years, the jerk chicken and still delicious and moist Oxtail was fall off the bone and so tender Delicious filling meal Get it with the rice and peas and get that jerk sauce read more

Exquisite Delight - Oxtail and jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing, filling and delicious! Both chicken and oxtail dishes were super flavorful. Chicken was juicy & the sauce from the oxtail was so good with the rice. Definitely a go to meal when I'm in the area read more

Exquisite Delight - Jerk chicken & oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came in 20 minutes before closing was able to a great meal and they were very friendly. I appreciate the ambience and the Customer Service will be coming back again. read more

They're deceptive. I ordered several large oxtail dinners from here. They put a tiny amount of oxtail in them and spread it over a large amount of rice to make it look like they gave you more oxtail. Additionally, they initially misheard my order and became surly when I corrected the order. They act as if they're doing you a favor by selling you food. The quality of their rice and peas is poor, and their oxtail is mostly bones. Total failure and will not be going back. read more

The food is good. I got a small (it is not small, it's 2 meals worth) jerk chicken plate which veg and pasta (instead of rice, so extra charge). I really liked it! Genuinely no complaints about the food. I do think the ordering process/layout of the restaurant is a little confusing and chaotic. Hopefully that can be improved upon. Otherwise, solid place. Will be returning! read more

Exquisite Delight - a plate of meat and vegetables - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good jerk chicken. Pricy for the plate but good crispy chicken and i love the vegetables, they're actually crunchy flavored and not soggy. I love a good bite! A bit salty on the chicken but its cool you can actually only get chicken w no rice or sides for I remember it to be $8. But this plate in picture was like $15?(It was a while ago back in march). I always pass by nd smelled grilled chicken nd its right off the train station so I'm glad I finally got to try! Small place interior nd they do take card if you manage to catch the man who will swipe it for you. read more

Exquisite Delight - Jerk chicken plate w veggies plantains and ricendpeas - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food is GOOD GOOD! Probably the best Jamaican food I've had (outside of Jamaica). Definitely authentic-I got the jerk chicken plate and it wasn't overly spicy to the point it obliterated your palate... but it still has a good kick to it. Cash only and super quick service! read more

I've literally been buying jerk chicken from this spot for at least 18 years! As a Brooklyn girl with a strong connection to East Flatbush, I can say that outside of the Caribbean, the area has THE best West Indian food! And THIS particular spot has the best jerk chicken. And it's always fresh off the grill, cooked right in front of you. They also have the usual rice and peas, ox tails, macaroni pie (baked mac and cheese), fish, vegetables, etc. I've had several other items on the menu and they're all good, but most times I'm satisfied with chicken. Be warned, the place is small and in the winter, it can get a little steamy inside. The process is to place your order with one person who gives you a number (on your receipt) and then wait til your number is called. At that point, they give you an opportunity to put any sauces on your food (self serve) before they close it up. Note that only cash us accepted. Again, after two decades, I'm still sold on their jerk chicken! read more

Exquisite Delight - Exterior - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I echo the great sentiments of these four and five star reviews! I tried the jerk chicken, it came with sliced hard-dough (Jamaican bread). It was wonderful! Feel free to get the sauce on the side if like me yuh ain't "saucy". Their crispy chicken skin, YES I SAID SKIN....for the win!!! The staff here is wonderful too, talks to patrons they haven't seen for a while with the Caribbean love of "what's up man, ah eh see yuh fuh ah long time, yuh gud?". There are other mains like salmon and oxtail. There was a white lady ahead of me getting her oxtail. She said "I love that thing man" hahaha). Good vibes all 'round! I love this little jerk-house! The End. read more

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This is probably the only Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn that I can swear by. The food is always good. I recently became a vegetarian and I came here after a long day at the salon. It took about 20 minutes for my number to call for them and then they dished out my food. Overall, I deducted one star because of the wait. There has to be a faster system. Also, I asked for a small container to pour out sauce. They charge extra for that. read more

Exquisite Delight - Mixed veggies, vegetable fried rice, Mac and cheese, and plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The jerk is probably the best in the city, everything else is bad including the service but just get the jerk and you'll be happy

The food is excellent. It's a to go only place. The jerk chicken, bbq chicken, lo mein are my favorites. This is a top favorite for me when I want Jamaican food read more

Exquisite Delight - Chicken being cooked - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'm a fan of jerk chicken and have had this place highly recommended to me forever. I've never stopped in until now, mostly because there's no place to eat and the park is several blocks away. Ironically, I chose a chilly, cloudy day to stop in and bring my meal to the park, where it began to drizzle. I ordered the large jerk chicken lunch/dinner ($14 even.) It came with rice and peas, stewed cabbage and veggies, and plantain. You can pick your choice of rice (I also saw white and yellow vegetable rice.) I received quite a bit of food in one container- It weighed probably two pounds. In any case, it was enough to feed both my husband and I. I like that I got both cabbage and plantain, as a lot of places just give the cabbage. That was a pleasant surprise, as they were fried just right. The chicken wasn't spicy as in hot, but did have a pleasant smoky and vinegary taste. I think I got about 6 pieces (I didn't take a photo as I was so hungry!) Overall, I would definitely buy from Exquisite again. It's convenient right next to the Church Ave. station on the 2/5 train just off Nostrand- check them out. read more

Exquisite Delight - The customers were social distancing and the food is served through a plastic divider. You can't really see the menu. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered here a few times and the food here is solid. The jerk chicken with rice one side and plantains is around $13. The jerk chicken is so delicious and has the right amount of seasoning and you can add some more jerk sauce and they also have this sauce that taste like pineapple. If you want sauce to the side it cost extra 50 cents. The ox tail with the plantains and side is around $15 and it is good. I prefer the jerk chicken more though. Service is okay. They been courteous to me so far. It is a take out spot and can get very busy. You can also see the chicken on the grill. Each time I been here the food has been fresh. It's also right by church avenue train station 2,5 train. read more

I have been living in east Flatbush for three years and I can't believe I am only just now discovering exquisite delight. This place has the best jerk chicken I've had to date and it comes at the best value. You get so much chicken and I get it with a heaping side of rice and veggies. Unlike most other Jerk chicken places in the area, the veggies not only contain cabbage but also contain green beans, carrots, etc. You can also choose from sides including macaroni and plantains. But let's get to the star of the dish; the jerk chicken. It is moist and falls off the bone. The skin is nice and crisp and exquisitely (pun intended) seasoned. I don't usually like chicken skin but i love how they prepare it at exquisite. Another trick I've seen people do is get the oxtail gravy poured over their chicken and rice (at no extra charge). Seems like one of the best kept secrets and I'll be sure to try it the next time I head over, which will certainly be sometime soon. And if you're not big on jerk chicken and looking for something else, they also serve delicious-looking salmon, baked fish, and oxtail as mains. This place really has something tasty for everyone. A must stop for all those visiting/living in Flatbush. read more

Exquisite Delight - Jerk chicken with mixed veggies. Sauced by yours truly - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We were hankering for a lunch place and found this joint cause we were intrigued by their menu offerings. We ended up ordering a $20 large combo plate of lamb curry and oxtail for takeout; it also came with vegetables and rice. When we got home, we found that the bowl was PACKED to the brim and more than enough to feed two people. The meal felt very much like soul food or comfort food to me, even though I'm Vietnamese HAHA -- the rice was delicious and had beans in it, the vegetables were yummy and a great change in texture, and the meat itself was marinated in just the BEST sauce and super tender. The rice mixed with the oxtail sauce in particular was SO good, and we were scraping the tin clean for it. Glad to know there's such a great food joint near me! read more

Exquisite Delight - a plate of meat and rice - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is good! Not the best curry chicken that I've ever had, but it was pretty good. The portions were large, and it made for 2 meals. The plantain were made perfectly, I'd go back just for them! read more

Exquisite Delight - Curry chicken! - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It had been well over a decade since I was last in this area of Brooklyn near Brooklyn College. I remembered the area mostly being smaller shops with some chain restaurants. This still holds true for the most part (though now there's Target and Starbucks). When time came for lunch, I knew I didn't want McDonalds or something I could get anywhere. I wanted something local. After using the handy dandy Yelp app, "Exquisite Delight" popped up as a choice place to eat in the area. As soon as I saw the storefront, I knew this was going to be the culinary experience I had hoped for. Was it fancy? Absolutely not. The storefront has seen better days and the interior has a worn, but well kept appearance. You see, this place doesn't focus on having a fancy interior. Instead it focuses on having amazing food. Here's what I tried: BAKED CHICKEN A simple, seasoned, baked chicken - yet absolutely delicious. It was seasoned very well, but not overly salty. The meat was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy with no pink showing. CHICKEN STEW I was surprised that a chicken stew had moist chicken. That sounds contradictory, but generally when chicken sits in liquids long enough it takes on a particular texture I'm not too fond of. No such worries here. The chicken also had a wonderful kick to it that the hot sauce lover in me really enjoyed. JERK CHICKEN I had this to go and reheated it later for dinner and it was some of the best jerk chicken I've ever had. Sometimes jerk chicken can suffer from an imbalance of seasonings or simply be overwhelming. No such worries here, and even after a reheating the meat was still nice and tender. LO MEIN The stir fry of egg noodles and vegetables was simple, yet tasty. When you order a side like this, they offer to put a sauce on top (I just used the sauce from my chicken stew). And can we talk about price? Because it was insane. Not that this is an expensive area, but for less than what a midtown Manhattan lunch costs you can stuff yourself silly and literally still be full hours later. The portions were more than generous and I was very happy with how much food was given. The staff was really cool and friendly. They took their time with each customer, making sure you got what you wanted as you ordered and they didn't skimp on well, anything (meat, sauce, sides etc.). I'd go back to Exquisite Delight any day for lunch or dinner. Definitely check it out if you're in the area! read more

Exquisite Delight - Chicken stew with lo mein and salad - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice and Spicy Jerk chicken .... it's cooked Fresh out The Fridge and Put on the grilled as watch you get cooked ,ill definitely recommended to come to eat, Real Jerk Chicken Jamaican Restaurant very convenient by mta transpiration: Subway: 2,5-Train Church avenue Bus: B44, B35 read more

TL;DR Review - Amazing Jerk Chicken! ... trust me! It's delicious and authentic. - Small space with 2-3 stools with eating ledge so its mostly convenient for pickup / take-out orders - Pricing is reasonable given the large portions they give you - Cash only. There's a ATM on the premises so it's not that much of a hassle. read more

The food is great, my only complaint is the wire scrub they use to clean the grill in hey cooking sometimes leave pieces on the chicken, I found it twice. I've never had a problem with the customer service here. read more

I'm always in search of good Caribbean food and with 4.5/5 stars on Yelp I couldn't help but to check this place out. When I arrived it felt like a mad house!! The restaurant was crowded but it was well organized. You place your order with the cashier and wait for your number to be called. Once called the lady will let you add any sauces to your dish. Whether it be jerk seasoning, pineapple mango, bbq or hot sauce. When you're done adding, she will then pack it up and your order is good to go. I ended up ordering their oxtail plate ($11 for small and $13 for large) that came with rice and beans and a side of cabbage. The dish was good, I hate to say that I had better before. The seasoning was good but it just didn't hit the spot for me and I also didn't know how much sodium was added to the oxtail. I also ordered their jerk chicken and although it was good, it didn't taste like it had enough jerk flavoring. I do like the fact that the chicken was grilled and how juicy the meat was but somehow it lacked that punch that I was looking for. If I was around this area and someone suggested to eat here, I would say, "sure why not". However if you ask me would I want to travel back here, the answer is probably not. read more

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I don't even like jerk chicken and I came here for oxtail - but I ended up leaving with a large jerk chicken meal. This is a hole in the wall no frills place as its CASH ONLY but there is an atm in the store. I ordered in the front, was given a receipt and waited for my number to be called. I chose my rice, veggies, gravy for rice, and complimentary plantains. I had to add the mac and cheese for an additional $1.50. The chicken is cut on the cutting board in front of you. Then, the worker placed it on the counter so I could add sauces. There are four sauces in squeezy bottles - jerk, bbq, hot, pineapple sauces. Then, the worker capped my meal and it was super difficult to close since its literally bursting with food. I was disappointed I couldn't eat there because there are only three seats by the window. The chicken was phenomenal as it was super juicy and moist. Rice and peas with the gravy was great - wish I had more gravy. Not your typical veggies (found cauliflower in there) as it was sour and rounded out the heavy dish. Mac and cheese was totally worth the extra $1.50. I wish that I could have added more sauce though. Overall, great no frills place to grab jerk chicken that serves large portions. The meal can definitely feed at least two people. read more

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By far the best jerk chicken I have ever had in my life. I have had a number of jerk chicken places in nyc and this tiny place is the best by a mile. It can be a bit of a hike to Flatbush in Brooklyn to try this for a lot of people, but it is worth the trip in my experience. There was a small counter with 3 seats I laid claim to, and then when my chicken was ready I ate it intermittently with the sauce options there and washed it down with a fiery Jamaican ginger beer. I definitely will come back sometime soon. read more

Exquisite Delight - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This's the best Jerk Chicken I've eaten thus it's very flavorful & extremely tasted and it's consistently good a must try.

Biddy Biddy Bung Bung. This place is worth the wait. However, getting served in a caribbean restaurant is like traveling in space and by the time you get back to earth you've lost many of years. Your family is much older if not dead, a guy named Trump has become president and sneakers lace themselves. But getting that $6.00 jerk chicken with a side of cabbage and Mac n Cheese will send you back to that '92 Carnival cruise ship singing "Feeling Hot Hot Hot!" read more

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Best Jerk chicken hands down. This place is cash only, but they do have an ATM inside the place. They have other good foods, but that Jerk chicken is the best in town. read more

Very good food worth the trip from Bensonhurst. Portions were enormous can feed two from one plate.

Came here to try their chicken and oxtail. You order at the far end where the cashier is. They call your number when your order is being prepared. Before they pack everything up they leave the uncovered trays of food on the counter so you can add your own sauces on top. Sauce choices: BBQ - standard BBQ sauce Jerk - tangy, spicy with a hint of sweet Hot - tangy and hot - ~6.5/10 in heat Ketchup Jerk chicken (9$ for small) - tender, moist, good charcoal flavor BBQ chicken (9$ for small) - really tender and fall off the bone Ox tail (10$ for small) - comes with rice and beans, approx 8 pieces of oxtail. flavor was good but it wasn't as tender as other places I've tried Selection of Caribbean beverages in the fridge Overall you get a lot of chicken the price. The oxtail platter however had way too much rice and barely any oxtail for 10$ read more

Exquisite Delight - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Once inside they kinda rush you to order lol but I understand; there's a line outside the door!!! :) So you already know the food definitely lives up to it's name! We got curry chicken, oxtails with cabbage and rice and beans. I didn't take a picture of the food we got but please know it was an exquisite delight!! My palate was very satisfied! One thing for certain, I'll be back when I'm back in town! read more

Best chicken I've ever eaten ! Noodles were great too ! It's worth the detour even if it's out of your way. The chicken is so juicy and tasty , it falls off the bone the minute you touch it. read more

Has always been a favorite but I see that genuine customer service and respect towards women especially after YEARS of service and devotion to even travel boroughs to show love. I urge all my Yelp family to look away!!! But of course you can be mad beyond uncomfortable to grab a peice of the chicken at your own risk!!!!!!!! Sad to say goodbye the show must go on to true hospitality and chef contenders. It's been real my peeps read more

I must say I love almost all the food options on their menu. I go here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast my go to is codfish and bakes or porridge. They are both delicious. For lunch or dinner, I go with the jerk chicken of course. The restaurant can get super crowded so be patient. read more

This place has the best beef soup on Saturdays. Feel like I'm at my grandma house back in Jamaica omg so good. I know most people start their reviews about the jerk chicken which it is one of the best in Flatbush if not Brooklyn but also try their salmon which is also very popular and very tasty and their fried fish. I been here so many times and didn't write a review but it's cuz the food is so good I just grab it and run home and eat it lol. read more

Exquisite Delight - Their salmon! - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I LOVEEEE their jerk chicken and its the best I've tasted in a while. The spot gets crowded a lot and they can be a bit slow with moving the lines. However, the wait is definitely worth it. I usually order the rice and peas with a lil veggie for $9. You definitely can make two meals out of the plate. read more

Best jerk chicken in Brooklyn hands down. I remember when I was a kid and my mom and dad would leave the 90's and come all the way to exquisite to get jerk chicken on the weekends. Years later I live around the corner from them...my friends only come visit me so they could go there. I have had their breakfast....lunch and dinner....and have yet to eat something from them that I dislike. I live for their fry bake...escovitch fish....oxtail....macaroni pie and jerk chicken. If your coming here on the weekends the wait is long but it is definitely worth it. read more

Exquisite Delight - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A Brooklyn staple, Exquisite never dissapoints with authentic carribean cuisine. Known for their whole jerked and roasted chicken, their meat falls off the bone. With fast and courteous service, i wish they had more of a dine in option. This is a must visit on every visit to BK! read more

Honestly, Exquisite is good. I like the jerk chicken dinner. I did not like the barbecue chicken dinner. The escovitch fish was just okay; a bit overcooked for my liking. The three stars are simply because service is extremely slow and all the staff have bad attitudes. They act like there aren't hundreds of other jerk chicken spots in nyc let alone brooklyn. They also can use an upgrade of the place when they get the chance. read more

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This place USUALLY has the oxtail in the Brooklyn and we drive across from bedstuy since they closed the Crown Heights location a few years ago. The steamed veggies are always flavorful and crisp. But be prepared to wait. The process is as follows: walk to the register, place your order, pay, get your receipt with the number, and wait to get called (which can take a while). After going through this process and waiting 30 minutes, I was served my 2 orders of oxtail. I got home, opened the container to see I was given a bag of fatty bones, with spice and zero flavor. The gravy was oily and lacking the signature seasoning they are known for, pooling at the bottom of the pan, drowning my rice and veggies. I have never, in 17 years of eating at any of their locations been so disappointed. I gave them 3 stars because usually better, if this was my first time, it would have been 1 star. I wasted $15 plus a tip to the lady who made the plate. read more

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