Hot and spicy alert ! The food is fyah and your mouth will be on literal fyah and you'll feel like you are in the islands working up a sweat under the heavenly sun. Because babyyyyyy that spice don't lie. I have to admit I am such a wimp when it comes to spice levels. When the option is very spicy or mild, I'm going to always choose the latter. However, I completely surprised myself when I literally did not want to stop eating (although my insides were screaming) because the jerk chicken with rice and chickpeas was just so damn good. This was a pre-made platter and the portion was generous so I'm bracing myself for round two! I really loved that although the spiciness was at the forefront, other flavors shined through in their seasoning. I also had a veggie patty that I really enjoyed. The veggies had a nice kick and were housed in the flakiest of vessels. Everything was truly delish and I really want to go back to taste their beef patty and mac and cheese. I think they close a bit early though on certain days so check that out before you go. read more

Omg yes yum yesssss I'm sweating It's delicious Fall off the bone jerk chicken and hot n flavorful Love this little place; I'll be back very soon Probably tomorrow And monthly Every single bite is a battle to see which taste better and to see which will knock me out with heat. I love the spice, I love the sauce, I love the chicken, this is MY kind of jerk! The chickpeas are so delicious under the chicken and the rice n beans or damn perfect! What a dope balance in this dish. I e wanted to try this place since covid when they were closed and it's seriously one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a while; I mean, truly finger lickin' good! I'm literally licking the jerk sauce off my fingers while my lips build more and more heat! I'm tingling all over in such a good way hahah. Okay Reviews done, I gotta finish this fabulous food. I can't wait to try more! read more

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Unpopular opinion... I don't think Oxtails belong on pizza ‍ Sorry, but I grew up in a Jamaican household and if I were to tell them some of the things people are doing with Oxtails, they'd be appalled So if you're looking for AUTHENTIC Jamaican food you guys have to stop at @fyahbuncreative near Midtown East. When I say these were the most tender oxtails I've had in a LONG TIME!!! They were literally falling off the bone, I wanted to get a shot picking them up but I couldn't pick it up without it sliding off.. that's how tender it was.. I do like my oxtails a little sweeter but that's just personal preference I thought they were really good. The beef patties were hot, fresh and full of flavor and I even tried their Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese and CHILLLLL it was soooo good, especially with their house jerk sauce on the side to top it all off. And with the cold weather looking like it's going to settle in for a while longer, you have to try their homemade hot chocolate. Made with coconut milk, it's dairy free and just the thing to warm you up this winter. I definitely think you should try them out so be sure to this post for later and join me for more NYC Foodie Adventures What We Had * Jerk Mac & Cheese * Oxtail w/ Rice & Peas * Beef Patties * Steam Fish w/ Veggies & Rice & Peas * Homemade Hot Chocolate * Ting * Pineapple Soda Fyah Bun Creative 325 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017 Jamaican food near me, Jamaican food nyc, Jamaican restaurant near me, best Jamaican restaurant nyc, nyc restaurants, Caribbean food near me, best caribbean restaurants nyc, Jamaican restaurants, #jamaicanrestaurant #nycrestaurants #nyceats #jamaicanfood #oxtails #beefpatty #nyc #jamaica #caribbeanfood #caribbeanrestaurant read more

I was in NYC on business and found this place for lunch. Parking: street or lot nearby Atmosphere: relaxed. They have an outdoor patio with heat lamps. I think they need bigger ones. Today's weather wasn't too bad, so the lamps worked, but if it's colder than 42 degrees, you might be chilly. Service: The ladies were nice. The food is served from a warming station, so it's not very hot. Their menu is small, and certain foods are only served on certain days. They have the days by the food on their menu, so read carefully. Food: 1- Beef Patties good 2- Curry goat was tender and good 3- Curry chicken tender and good. I wish they had white meat 4- Black cake aka Rum cake: ok Overall, food was good. read more

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Great service and food here! I came around 1:30 on a weekday and there were a few people before me. Got the jerk chicken plate with rice and beans. I thought that was all for my choice of sides, but it also came with veggies and fried plantains! Super juicy tender jerk chicken, and so flavorful. It was pretty spicy for me, but I'd only blame myself for my low tolerance. Would definitely recommend! read more

Fyahbun Creative - Jerk chicken w rice and beans, fried plantains, and veggies - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing service and people. Food is incredible. Best mac and cheese I've ever had and I don't even like mac and cheese. Thank you read more

I enjoyed FyahBun Creative's _ JERK CHICKEN, which came with veggies (cabbage, carrots, green beans), and a couple pieces of fried plantain. Next time, I'll see if I can get this dish with more veggies than rice. Looking forward to trying their patties! Recommended! They're open for a limited number of days/hours, so get them while you can! read more

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Delicious, perfectly ripe and tender sweet plantains. Jerk chicken has a nice kick, very juicy and well cooked, curry chicken is dynamic and rich in flavor. Veggies are okay. Will update with rum cake later! read more

Fyahbun Creative - Medium Jerk Chicken; Medium Curry Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Since I got there right before they were closing, I had to take one of their extra plates of jerk chicken (I really wanted some oxtail). I personally was not a fan of the chicken - it was extremely spicy to me. I could not finish my meal. read more

Wish I could give 10 stars. Best jerk chicken and oxtail you can find. People are super friendly. There is a reason they can remain open only 3 days a week. read more

Great Jamaican jerk chicken restaurant in the heart of midtown east / united nations area. Tender and most bone in chicken grilled just right with a nice charred skin. Nice balance of heat and spice. Rice and beans are nice and fluffy, great for soaking up sauce and gravy. read more

The best jerk chicken I've had in NY! The empanadas were also delicious! I can't wait to come back and try more dishes read more

Fyahbun Creative - Jerk Chicken and Curry chicken - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Great, authentic Jamaican food in the heart of nyc. Great spot to try curry goat or real deal jerk chicken. Don't miss out! They have a cool sit down area in the back and easy take out for any midweek meeting or night out. Good food fun spot. Nice owner too! Great Jamaican spot for veterans or people new to the food read more

Seriously cannot I've been working in the area and never found this place. I think Yelp hid it. Truly delicious Jerk. Spicy but when you add the sweet sauce it's perfect. Go for the large for only $2 extra. You get 3 sides and so much food for $16. I've paid that and more for these pop-up food festivals that they have on the East side. Delivery to my 42nd street office was 15 minutes during lunch rush. Exciting times. Can't wait to try other menu items. read more

Returned for take out and even better than I remembered. Moist jerk chicken with wonderful 'hotter' sauce. Good portion with rice and beans and steamed veggie. I must return to try the curried goat etc. (There are some tables but I suspect most of the biz is take out). read more

My husband where visiting New York to celebrate our wedding anniversary . After a few days of staying in the city and eating different cuisines, the need for that home cooked island taste panged at the depth of or bellies. I did a quick search on yelp for Jamaican cuisine and found FyahBun Creative. We walked a few blocks to get there. I must say that the food didn't disappoint. I had curry chicken with rice and peas and steamed callaloo , my husband had jerk chicken rice and peas and toss salad . I also ordered a ginger lemon drink. OMG!! Everything was off the chain delicious!! I even ordered a pea soup to take home for later. Wow!! I can guarantee this will always be our place to satisfy our craving when we visit New York. read more

Very delicious empanadas. I have been wanting to try them for a while so I came in and got the mild beef because I thought maybe the spicy would be too much. The mild was SO GOOD. Then we came back another day and the beef that they had left was the spicy beef and it was even BETTER! I am so glad that I tried both. Can't wait to try the others. The people that work here are also very nice and kind. The lady remembered me from the previous time which I appreciate in NYC which can sometimes feel impersonal. I would like to stay some time for lunch. Glad to have such a good spot right in the neighborhood! read more

So delicious. I ordered jerk chicken and was pleasantly surprised that it came already sliced. The meat was so tender it slid off the bone. I try to avoid messy fingers at work, and it was super easy to eat with just a fork. They were also so nice when I spilled some water (oops). They are now open on Fridays. Prob best to call first since it seems like their hours have expanded. read more

Jerk chicken like it should be, tender perfectly spiced with great rice and peas and veggies. I've been looking all over Manhattan (including food trucks) for a place like this. Look no further because it's here. It's tucked away on East 48th Street. Go and get some great food read more

Fyahbun Creative - Jerk chicken with rice & peas & veggies to go. Yum - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious Jamaican food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Yvonne is utterly charming. Great addition to the neighborhood. You can even sit in the garden when it's not pouring buckets! read more

Doesn't look like much from the street but they have an interesting backyard dining area that we really enjoyed. The food was pretty much cooked to order so you might have a small wait for your lunch but it's well worth it. read more

I stopped by today for a late lunch in the casual patio garden at the back of this Caribbean restaurant. This place is a real New York joint, the quintessential hole-in-the-wall, serving authentic international food prepared by the owner herself, Yvonne, the very kindly proprietor. I ordered the jerk chicken today. For $12 you get about a quarter jerk chicken with rice w peas, greens and a couple of slices of plantain. The food comes with a side of jerk sauce to up the heat and some pickles. Without the supplemental jerk sauce, I would say the spice/heat level is medium with the extra sauce you can feel the scotch bonnets start to make you sweat. I had to take off my wool hat under the space heaters out back about halfway through the meal. The chicken is tender, flavorful and falls of the bone. The rice is fluffy and tasty and the greens and plantains nicely balance out the meal. Other menu offerings include fried/stewed chicken, curry goat and chicken, oxtails and Jamaican patties. I've had the oxtails and they were delicious as well. I started coming here at the start of the pandemic shortly after this place opened and I know how hard it has been for this restaurant and others in the neighborhood to make it through. So, if you are in the area or craving some authentic Caribbean/Jamaican food you would be well-advised to stop by for a plate! read more

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Ultra carefully made beef patties and chicken curry patty. Subtle flavors rather than too spicy. Ultra clean restaurant. Usually I will eat in any hole in the wall but this place is almost like a hospital, real neatniks. No place to eat inside so walk with your patty. read more

We chose FyahBun from a Yelp review. It was a pleasant surprise. No frills Jamaican food prepared well and served by a counter person who could not have been more accommodating. I chose the meat pie. A thin flaky crust filled with seasoned beef. The Mac and cheese was the perfect side. My friend had jerk chicken with beans and rice. It was an ample portion that he polished off. There is a comfortable eat-in space. Overall a perfect lunch in a clean inviting space. read more

Trying the Too good to go app, I ordered a bag from FyahBun not expecting much. I showed up on the scheduled time and the waiter made it hassle free and fast. I got peas and rice with curried chicken which again was random. I sat down to try and was blown away by the spot on complex flavors yet simple. The peas and rice was cooked to the right consistency, peas nor rice were undercooked. The chicken was soft, fall off the bone, right amount of seasoning, salt, spices and good amount of gravy to compensate for the rice. I was definitely pleased and would go back again. Highly recommend. read more

Jerk Chicken Wonderful place for lunch. Ordered the jerk chicken and as you can see, the plate was plentiful. The chicken was moist and flavorful l. Enjoyed the sides as well, steamed vegetables and plantains. Particularly nice was the warm atmosphere from the owner and staff. Felt like being a guest for a home cooked meal. read more

Food was absolutely AMAZING!!!! I ordered the Curry Goat meal with white rice and macaroni pie. Seriously tasted like a home cooked Caribbean meal. read more

Fyahbun Creative - Curry Goat - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

I finally tried this authentic Jamaican spot. The Jerk chicken was tender, perfectly seasoned and served over rice with plantains. I will be back to try the oxtail. Very helpful and nice staff. read more

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Friendly staff and excellent food, including a daily veggie platter (chickpeas, lentils, etc) and treats/drinks from Jamaica. Great atmosphere, with some seating. I go every week! read more

amazing spot, ive tried almost everything on the menu such as the jerk chicken, stew chicken, fried chicken, chicken curry, goat curry and their beef patties, EVERYTHING is so delicious. You will NOT be disappointed!! Also, the people that work there are the best!!! So nice!! Highly recommend !! read more

Authentic and delicious omg you gotta get the oxtails and a couple patties! And the decor is so cute inside

This place halfway between 1st and 2nd Ave on 48th is a little out of the way, but absolutely worth going out of your way to. The patties are available every day, and I swing by there a lot for any of the Jerk Chicken, Beef or Salmon patties. The kitchen isn't open every day for the other meals - but when the head chef is around, the jerk chicken, the goat curry, and pretty much everything else is still great. read more

You can pick between a small or a large lunch special ($9.00+ vs $13.00+ ) but the small is very filling and comes with two sides and a protein. I chose the jerk chicken with peas and rice and steamed vegetables. Wow... this chicken is so juicy and that mild sauce they put on it is just hot enough that it makes your mouth tingle. The sides were also very good. Veggies were obviously fresh and not frozen, and the peas and rice were outstanding. I would would definitely return to try their other dishes. read more

Curry goat was delicious! Meat was tender, perfect amount of heat and full of flavor. Portions are generous and staff are very friendly. read more

Fyahbun Creative - Curry Goat, Rice & Peas and stewed greens. - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

SO GOOD! Highly highly recommend the spinach rice, jerk chicken, and chicken curry! I've heard the goat curry is amazing but I'm not a goat person, so I stuck to chicken. It was so yummy! So much flavor, I highly recommend and would definitely come back! Also, there's a super cute backyard area that enclosed. It was pretty cold today but I was warm! The decor inside is so cute. read more

Delicious, home-cooked goodness that is the perfect pick-me-up in the middle of a hectic day. I have been waiting for some good Caribbean food around the office for a long time. I got the goat curry with rice and beans and plantains and was more than satisfied with my meal! I also couldn't resist rum cake for dessert, another excellent choice. Can not wait to come back! read more

Fyahbun Creative - Goat curry, rice and beans, plantains - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant is amazing! Every time I go I try something different and they never disappoint! This is real Jamaican cooking in the heart of midtown. I love the curry goat. It has the perfect amount of spice but doesn't overwhelm you. I highly recommend this place. The staff is also very friendly and willing to let you try things. read more

the space was once elite food bar on 48th st off 1st ave and now its a jamaican restaurant which has really good island food with prices and portions that are just right. nice deco artsy decor with ample seating and the nice garden outdoor seating in the back is great during them summer days but with covid i assume there are restrictions. good patties , good jerk chicken , very good curry chicken, curry goat, fish dishes , veggie dishes , soups , and more .not a goat or oxtail muncher but give me a plate of jerk or curry chicken with 2 sides of rice and peas and steam veggies and i will be a very happy boy. ordered a few chicken patties , one curry and jerk chicken dish with sides plus some yogurt type drink that my cuz ordered at a total cost of just under 50 bucks which was well worth the cost as no food was left when we were done eating. after eating this type of food you tend to get a bit sleepy or sluggish which i assume was from the spices or sauce but no its most likely from over eating which cuz and i tend to do plenty of times.overall 4.5 stars for the jamaican food joint with the funny name. read more

Wonderful staff, great food and cute atmosphere! This is a super charming neighborhood spot with incredibly welcoming staff. The jerk chicken packed a ton of flavor and the perfect amount of gravy adorn the rice. I'm excited to try more of the menu read more

Total hidden gem. So happy this place exists. I live in the neighborhood. Food is great and they have a wonderful backyard that's super cute, comfortable, and quiet. read more