This was my first time trying Gigi & Big R and I should have read the reviews first. I'm always skeptical of places who do not have any recent reviews. I ordered through Yelp and the delivery was quick and my food was reasonable warm considering the temperature outside. The yams tasted as if they were out of a can and lacked flavor. The mac n cheese wasn't cheesy, seasoned or what you would expect. Very disappointing. The fried whiting was good and would have been great if the batter was seasoned. read more

Gigi & Big R - Medium Fried Whiting Fish Platter with mac & cheese and Candied Yams - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My review is not based on the food. However it is on the portion size and price increases. Everytime I come here the price is increased. When I first started coming here you used to be able to get a fish platter for $7 and it was doubled this size in the photo. This platter was $15.00 for a medium but the container is definitely a small. I ate my food and I'm still hungry like what I'm the world. This fish taste different then how they used to make it. It now taste like it has a batter on it. I'm not sure if I'll be back still on the fence. Especially if I'm gonna still be hungry. read more

Gigi & Big R - Medium Fried Whiting Fish Platter - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cat fish was fire so good . Potato salad had too much sugar and was more like mash potatoes not a lump at all MAC AND CHEESE NOODLE OVER COOKED &COLD. Couldn't eat yams cold and needed more sugar and spices. From now on CATFISH IT IS !!!!!!! read more

My wife and I decided to hit up the night market in Phoenixville with the intention of getting food and networking with local businesses in the area. Gigi & Big R's food truck was the main food establishment there outside of the local vendors. Their food was an easy choice because I could smell their delicious meals throughout the night market. I ordered the fried whiting with Mac n cheese & rice n beans. The price was very affordable for the amount and quality of food which was amazing. The food came out quickly and the fish was so crunchy and flavorful just like I like it. Can't wait to check out their restaurant in the city when I'm in the area. read more

Gigi & Big R - Food truck sign - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Me and my best friend went to the lantern fest in Coatesville last Saturday and had the pleasure of trying this food truck! It was so good, we didn't even walk back to our sits we just stood there and ate the entire platter! The people were so nice, and fast the food was amazing! And turns out my step dad actually knows the owner, such a small world! 10/10 would def recommend read more

Gigi & Big R - Jerk chicken sweet potatoes Collard Greens - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I have been searching recently for some delicious soul fried fish! I asked around and I heard try GiGi's more than once! I was on a mission for fish..but once I got there and smelled all the different yummy foods! Again--focus-so the order area is a small space,but it has approximately 5-7 chairs and one table! The menu items are listed and there were many options! I ordered the whiting fish; beans and rice with Mac and cheese! The Mac and Cheese was not cheesy and easily forgettable! The fish was exactly what I was seeking--seasoned well outer crunch and flaky inside! The prices were reasonable-I will be back for sure! read more

Gigi & Big R - Large Whiting Platter w/Rice & Beans/Mac & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great fried fish! Service not good , a lot of attitudes to deal with just ordering! No where to eat inside, as well they yell very loud!

Plenty of food for $20. I ran into this place during the July 4th festival downtown and the line was long and I see why. Flavorful Caribbean food with plenty to share. Though the seasoning could have been a bit better, the food was well done for a group of folks working out of their truck. Not much to say here, but "job well done." read more

Gigi & Big R - Jerk chicken, rice and beans, macaroni and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had jerk chicken, rice and beans, and collards at the Manayunk Streat Festival. Overall a really good meal. Jerk Chicken was not dry and the food was just spicy enough. I would go have a meal if I am passing by in the future. read more

Everyone told me they were good but I don't agree. Fish collards and cabbage were bland. Especially the fish. Fried needed more salt, onion, garlic, old bay... everything! We got different platters but all fried and all bland batters. Maybe I hit the wrong chef on the wrong day but I can't see returning. Sorry, not sorry, way more places to try. The collards and cabbage were ok and why I'll give 3 but I combined them to get more flavor. Meh. read more

I love GiGi's & nem's food. I used to go to the truck on 38th and Spruce, which I learned today is no more :( I was advised that the trucks are at the Passyunk location as well as 58th & Woodland on Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays. (You're welcome!) Anywho, I went to the store front today and noticed it was recently updated. The restaurant looked clean, which I really appreciated. The transaction was quick and easy. I ordered fried whiting, yams and greens (delish!) and jerk chicken with cabbage, rice & peas (very spicy!). The jerk was almost unbearably spicy but I expect that from jerk so hopefully my mama wasn't too bothered by the meal. Overall, I will continue to return to this restaurant. Great quality food, great pricing and I really enjoyed my meal. read more

Gigi & Big R - Jerk chicken (with stew chicken gravy), cabbage and rice & peas... very spicy!! But not bad. - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I got a medium oxtails and it was horrible. I can't believe how much this place has went down. They were not only small but skimpy. The rice was UNDERCOOKED and hardly no gravy. Definitely not the GIgi's of the past. read more

This place is nasty!!! I spent 7 hours inside the Emergency room because I caught food poisoning!!!! I could have died. My heart rate was 46 when I arrived at the hospital. Be safe and don't patronize this business with those sour collard greens and greasy macaroni and cheese. Karma what goes around comes around. Selling consumers spoiled rotten food!!! Despicable!!!!I want my damn money back!!!! read more

Food is horrible. I ordered oxtails , cabbage, rice and beans and it was disgusting. The oxtails had no gravy they were tough and tasted like they were boiled in plain water. The cabbage had no flavor. read more

We haven't had Gigi & Big R for sometime due us always going to their trucks that were located at 30th & Market Sts. and near 38th & Spruce Sts. This was our first time going to their brick & mortar and yes it was delicious. read more

Standard "soul food hood spot". This isn't a dine in spot...so be warned. I tried their food at Made in America one year and ventured to Yelp to see where I could find them when leaving Philly during my last visit. It sucks that so many reviews are less than complimentary. Thankfully, I haven't had the same experience. The menu is extensive and it was my first time ever seeing fried curry wings on a menu. I'm not a fan of their mac & cheese. It's yellow but not cheesy whatsoever. My food recommendations include: collard greens, fried whiting, potato salad, curry and oxtails. read more

Gigi & Big R - Fried Curry Wing meal (Sides: Potato salad & Mac and Cheese) - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Horrible customer service skills and very rude. The owner will penalize you if you use a third party delivery app and they steal or deliver your order to the wrong location/address. When I called to speak with the owner or manager I was greeted with a nasty, hostile tone of voice saying I cannot order from them for delivery unless I come in and pick it up myself. The owner threatened to ban my family's name from ordering for delivery across all of the 3rd party platforms (I only have one but wow) when the third party delivery service accepts full responsibility for my order not being delivered to me. Very inconsiderate and wrong for penalizing the consumer for someone else's mistake. read more

Loved the catfish, macs and cheese and collard greens!! Got this at the food truck at the Navy Yard. Everyone was super nice and the food was great!! I highly recommend them!! read more

Gigi & Big R - Catfish, macs and cheese and collard greens. - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was terrible both times I tried it worst macaroni I ever tasted chicken is very crunchy but tastes like fish clearly they reuse the grease I added seasoning to my Mac but it still tastes terrible read more

I was at a food truck festival today and I ordered the jerk chicken platter which came with 2 sides (double order of potato salad).The jerk chicken was really good (spicy and decent size portion), the potato salad was maybe the best I ever had. read more

I have been going to this location for years. I have tried their food truck located at 38th/Spruce, but it is always hard to find a parking spot. This location is more catered to the foot traffic. The location at 5943 Haverford Ave. was my preferred choice where parking is always available. They have now added two tables in this location and a flat screen tv. I always order the large fish platter with potato salad and candy yams. And the food is always delicious and the portions are huge! read more

Gigi & Big R - the menu and prices - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saturday September 28, 2019 at Paoli Blues fest: I had fall off the bone real deal jerk chicken with beans and rice with cabbage. I used to live in the islands so I know when it's done right! Ya' mon they are the real deal! Like I was back on out island. They done come! The signs on the truck are all true! - Awesome and kind folks cooking and taking orders. Great price and portions. My girl Anna had the fish with mac and cheese she said 'best mack and cheese she ever had!' Fish was awesome! What you guys do with the sweet potatoes?? So good! Thank you for making my Saturday rock! They also have a restaurant as well on Haverford ave. in west Philly. read more

Not the fanciest looking place but it's clean on the inside with a great Caribbean and American Soul Food menu selection. The food is delicious and the platters are full filling. Great place for take out! read more

Gigi & Big R - Awesome American Soul/Caribbean Food menu!! - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I walked in, the guy cooking food and taking orders was completely RUDE and obnoxious. I should never be this uncomfortable when ordering food. He was rude to everyone that walked in the door. I will NEVER come back ever and besides that Im mad I ordered a fish platter. The fish was ok, but It still had bones in it, the mac and cheese was extremely gross, burnt with now flavor. I also had the yams which was bland. It was An overall disaster and they need better customer service if they want to succeed farther read more

The oxtails are delicious. My only suggestion is that for the large platter they give you more oxtails and less beans and rice. The fried shrimp is absolutely delicious. read more

So today I got two sides of Mac & cheese & rice & beans. While eating my food I found a hair in my Mac & cheese. Honestly this wasn't the first time I found hair in their food. They were my go to for Jamaican food in West philly. Now I won't EVER eat their again !!! I'm so disappointed & disgusted. read more

Gigi & Big R - Found hair in my food - Soul Food Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I never ate here before and I thought I should try it but I went to the truck to order and the light skin heavyweight guy working in the truck was very rude to me so I decided not to order food from the truck located near woodland Ave. I called his boss and reported him. He should NOT be rude to customers. I hope I'm able to visit the store in the near future to try the food. read more

I've eaten here a lot of times over the years. I generally have a good experience. Unfortunately, today I did not. I love a distance from the restaurant so I ordered on the phone with the expectation my food would be ready by the time I got there. It was not ready. So I waited. I got the food, checked, it looked good. I ordered large fried tilapia. I got home, tasted the fish and the fish was spoiled. I mean the fish was no good. So disappointed. You can get sick for eating spoiled food. I hope the restaurant tries to be more mindful with food sanitation. read more

I called in my order..A large Fish platter $10 & I ordered greens as an extra side... $4.00...He charged me $17.00..I gave him a $20 bill, he gave me $3.00 and NO receipt....I was soo upset for the long wait that it didn't hit me until after I left...He OVER charged me so I WON'T be eating from there again...Just remember: If you ever read this MF...What you done to me will be returned to you 10xs FOLD...!!! Learn Your Lesson Well...!!! read more

OMG..the fish to die for Mac n Chesses yes! string beans ..just ok but best believ I will be back!!

For being the only Caribbean places in miles you'd think they put their foot in their food.. sad to say this is not the case at all! I'm thinking I'll get a healthy platter from someone's aunt. Nah! They skimped the platter and the food didn't have that nice Caribbean flavor to it. Also over priced for shitty food. I should've known it wasn't gonna be good when I walked it. I didn't smell no ok tails cooking! Andddd they didn't have it buffet style! Never trust a Caribbean place that doesn't have their food buffet style. read more

Really big as plates !!! Food is okay, but the portions are HUGE. Pretty salty for me for the jerk chicken. The oxtail was good!

I like the fish personally but I have tried other things as well. I would recommend this food to anyone

The food is amazing, any tips you have or any problems the owners will respond on their new Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/GigisandBigR/ They are very nice people! read more

Customers beware!!!! The food is subpar quality and you make become ill as a result of eating at Gigi & Big R's. Recently, I ordered a platter for my son and on inspection the fish was mushy and smelled foul. I returned the platter and requested a refund; however, the policy is that no refunds are issued after they collect the money. The cashier/cook offered to make another platter, but I declined the offer. I'm not willing to have my child get sick from food prepared in the same flour as the tainted fish that was previously served. Hep A is lurking read more

I agree with the customer above. This truck is just for foot traffic. You can never find a parking space. My favorite is the chicken wings. I walk to my car everyday and about 2-3 times a week I stop and get the wings "DELICIOUS". I'll have to try the fish next time. Everyone raves about it. Not too crazy about the potato salad, sometimes it's sort of greasy and the greens are sometimes salty, but Im a big fan of the wings. C. Scott read more

I visited on Saturday 12/2/17 and I would give this establishment no stars at all. The smell from the door was unpleasant. I also asked the cashier if their jerk chicken was dark or white mean, she turns to the cook and says "is the chicken white or dark meat this is a dumb ass question." From that comment I decided I no longer wanted to eat there, and told my boyfriend we should leave. however, he decided to tell her that we are paying customers and no question is a "dumb ass question", the cashier became belligerent and completely out of line using profanity while customers and a child was present. The cook just stood there, there was no management available to talk to. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PROFESSIONALISM. Do not eat from here if you prefer any respect or class or sanitiation. Quality taste which is around the corner is so much better, the food is great and they are phenomenal with their customers. read more

I have eaten here quite a few times over the past 7 years but this time i had the curry chicken, white rice and cabbage. I'll say the curry was too salty (i never had salty curry chicken before) the curry sauce was thicker than normal, the cabbage was bland but taste like butter. The white rice was good lol. Im not saying dont eat here because they have great food but i will never try the curry chicken again. If u try anything fried i.e fish or chicken. Make sure they dont fry it too long im just saying ‍ but it will be good. read more

I tried these guys at the Phoenixville Food Truck Festival this past weekend and got the jerk chicken and mac and cheese. The food was amazing, but gave me HORRIBLE food poisoning!!! I was really excited to try them as they got great reviews from last year's festival, but don't think I'll be returning anytime soon :( read more