Delicious! You arrive, place your order at the counter, and you select your beverage out of the cooler. No alcohol available. You pay at the counter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have tables for you to eat inside or you can take your food to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All good arrives in to-go containers. I ordered the chicken curry dinner and chose 2 sides. I chose the cabbages and jollof rice. The amount of food and the price is very reasonable. It was perfectly seasoned! I plan to come back and take an order home for dinner n my way home. We had a large group and they took very good care of us. Definitely recommend! read more

Jiallo's - Chicken curry - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food was so good! I received the island jerk wings, fried plantain, jollof, & a beef patty. Mohammed took my order and was so helpful with my questions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a nice welcoming feel and feels like you're on an island.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be back!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I did not know their was a Jamaican spot here, it's tucked away so it's easy to miss.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the jerk chicken b/c they were out of lamb shanks. Muhammad was kind and said I would be back soon after trying my food. I think the dish was alright, I liked the plantain and my rice was okay. I would like to come back to try something else but the prices seem a bit high for the quality. read more

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The food tasted good, but for $24 I expected full ribs not half of the meat taken off the top of them. Also the chicken needed sauce. Luckily, the guy added some to the bag (no extra charge) after I saw the lack of sauce and made a comment to get more. read more

Jiallo's - Beef ribs - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I felt welcomed from the moment I entered! The food was hot and fresh and he helped me order to my taste!!! I came for curry chicken but he was out so he offered curry goat which was very tender. I also ordered jerk island wings and the oxtails were fall off the bone tender as well!! I will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing place. I will definitely be back. Jiallo's is run by people from Guinea. The food is rich and flavorful and the portions are generous. If you are looking for a slick place where some cheery blonde greets you and takes you to your table so you can see and be seen, this is not it. If you are looking for a simple place offering authentic, flavorful ethnic food that you won't find in too many other places in Indy, this is it. read more

Jiallo's - Oxtail and beef ribs - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped in one afternoon and was surprised that there was no one eating inside, even though it was before noon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were just getting started for the day and putting out the jamaican meat patties. I had the goat curry lunch portion, and it was excellent. Served with cabbage and unfortunately their beans/rice was not ready so I made due with plain white rice which was just fine. It took about fifteen minutes to pull it together for carry out, which was fine. It was a generous portion and the goat was perfectly seasoned. There is another Jamaican place just a few blocks south of Jiallo's called Jamaican Style Jerk. I give the edge to Jiallo's on their goat curry over JSJ but you won't go wrong with either one of them. The meat pies looked great and look forward to trying one next time. read more

Food was delicious and pretty fast. It was made to order and fresh. No frills but well seasoned food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual ambiance with direct and honest service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

First time here, came in for lunch and didn't want another drive thru meal. It was my second time trying Jamaican food so I asked the owner what he would recommend. He asked if I liked spicy food so he set me up with the Jerk Chicken Lunch, which comes with 2 sides. I chose jollaf rice and plantains. I told the owner that my only other time eating Jamaican food was with a dry patty. He then proceeded to give me a hot and freshly made patty for free. It was so flavorful and not dry at all! The food was amazing. My favorites were the Jerk chicken, the party and that jollaf rice. I'm excited to return. Run, don't walk here and get you some amazing food too! read more

Jiallo's - Jollaf Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I got the jerk chicken dinner with red beans and rice and cabbage. The jerk chicken was spicy and tasty. I enjoyed it. The cabbage was excellent just wish they gave more. The red beans and rice was okay but wasn't fresh or appealing. However, I would recommend this restaurant and I will return. read more

I drive by this place frequently as it's right down the street from my house and if you blink you may just drive right by and not know it. It's tucked back in the corner of a strip mall at 79th St. and Michigan Rd right next to the Tite Barn for more reference. Once you walk in you go to the counter and place your order, pay, and have a seat. I'm not sure if you have a big group if you would still order at the counter. The lady at the counter was super friendly and explained a few dishes I was unsure of. I went with the jerk chicken, jollof rice, and fried plantains and was told it would be about 15 mins. I think I waited less than 10 mins which was nice surprise. Once I received my food and habout 5 mins or so to let it cool and get a few good bites in they checked on me to see if I needed anything. The portion was quite big and I had enough leftovers for another full meal for my lunch the following day! Go check them out! Great food and friendly staff. read more

Jiallo's - Jerk chicken, jollof rice, and fried plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Good, honest, amazing African food. The Jerk chicken five stars. Highly recommend the oxtails. The prices are fair. read more

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Food was great! Owner was very nice. On the pricier side but gives big portions so it evens out. Can't wait to go back.

If you're a foodie like me, you'll love this place! The menu has a fantastic selection of dishes, and we loved everything we tried. We only have good comments about the food and service. Service, Taste, Portion, and Pricing... Excellent! We are here often, yes, it's that good. read more

Most of the food didn't taste good. The rice was quite try and tasteless The jerk chicken is decent though read more

I must have come on an off day. My expectations were a bit high. I had received great reviews and recommendations for this place; but at my visit all the hype came crashing down. When I walked in, there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant. I wondered if they were open. But nonetheless the young lady seated us and began to wait on our table. I assumed that since we were the only party in the restaurant we were get great service. The thing of it is it wasn't great, she was just a bit much. It seemed a little awkward. Just my opinion. I began to order some dishes and it felt like everything I asked for they were out of. No beef patties. No curry chicken. I can't remember the other thing, but there were at least two or three things that were not available that were on the menu. When the food did come, it was too spicy. And that could just be because of my meager American taste buds. I know in Caribbean cuisine things are usually a bit heated, but this was really unbearable. We couldn't really eat the food it was so spicy. We ended up bearing through it (didn't want to waste food and money) and eating it but it didn't even really taste good. The vegetables and rice were so bland; I guess they concentrated on seasoning the meat, they forgot the vegetables. When it came time to pay, the young lady was awkward there too. I'm not sure if she was trained as a waitress or what. Normally what happens is, they give you the check and then they walk away and come back a few minutes later. She was back no more than 60 seconds later. I just felt a bit rushed like, "nobody else is here what's the rush?!?". I feel like the awkwardness of the waitress turned me off a bit. Like I was being rushed, I don't know. Like I said at the beginning maybe it was just an off day. read more

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This is truly a gem on the Westside of Indianapolis within the culturally diverse International Marketplace. I stopped here for a late lunch on my day off and after contemplating the many choices offered I decided to go with the jerk chicken dinner with jollof rice and fried plantains as my sides with a delicious byssop (sweet hibiscus drink). The dining area was clean and the hostess was patient and helpful as I came to my decision. They restaurant has a lot of good options to choose from but would recommend the dinner portions if you have a bigger appetite. I took my order to go and would suggest getting the byssop w/o ice (ice will be in a separate cup) because once you take a sip of it you are gonna want all you can get. The jerk chicken was just right in terms of flavors and spice and paired very well with the rice and complemented the fried plantains. read more

Jiallo's - Byssop was - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Everything we tried was pretty good. The beef meat patty is tiny bit spicy, tomato and onion stir fry was a surprise. Beef rib is really good. Oxtail is really good. Red bean and rice is good. read more

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Ok. Yes, the service can be pokey at times. Get some patties while you wait for the rest of the food to come out. Everything we have had here is delicious. My favorite is the ribs, but the oxtail, jerk chicken, fried snapper, jollof rice, plantains, cassava, tomatoes & onion, are all fantastic! If they have the ginger drink available, highly recommend that as well. read more

All I can say is go. I've tried almost every Caribbean restaurant in Indy and I can say this is the best. Customer service was the best of any restaurant I've been to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Location is clean and very welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was prepared perfectly with amazing portions and seasoned perfectly. read more

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I travel for a living, so All I do is eat at restaurants. On my life! I've NEVER received service as awful as I did tonight. Something told me to leave after standing at the register apx 7m and no one showed. However, I was craving ox tails and the place just south of this one was out . A couple and a woman were sitting so I asked "have y'all been waiting long?" Yes apx 15m "after ordering? ok thanks " A couple minutes later a guy comes out with containers of food. Sits them on the counter opens them and tells the woman this is her order . She sd No I ordered xyz so he repeats the wrong order again she walks over looks and tells him again what she ordered. He disappeared to the back come out wit her food (this is relevant) Fast forward, ....now he finally acknowledges me. I order directly off the menu no substitutions. He tells me I can only pick one side (which I did when I ordered initially) so I shut up let him continue to talk, smiled and said cabbage cause he was making it unnecessarily difficult. I pay an wait. Now my food is out. I check because he had been calling the wrong Ofer's to customers. He push the container in front of me open it and say jerk chicken. "No, I ordered ox tails" he gives me the 2nd container. I'm hungry so I grab one of their forks wrapped in a napkin. I open the container and see 2 thin oxtail bones ‍ so I ask "is this all I get for $25?" The guy say let me ask Jiallo. A regular customer says talk to the owner he's nice, he'll make it right. So a guy(later identified as the owner) walks up and I ask again. He said that's more than two bones, so I picked the oxtails up with the fork put them on the napkin and show him I only have two bones a bed of rice beans and cabbage. So he proceeds to call himself educating me on the cost of ox tails and the fact that I can't go anywhere in Indianapolis and get more ox tails for this price. He then asked if I wanted it I said no. The entire time he's talking I'm quiet I'm looking at him but he's badgering me and I'm still quiet because you can't ask me a question and don't give me the opportunity to answer you. He went to the register he asked if I paid by card or cash I said Apple Pay. I then took a picture of the food because I was going to post it on my Facebook page which basically has close friends and family. The owner then got upset and started accusing me of touching the food and said he wasn't going to refund me because I was taking pictures of the food. By this time I'm getting really frustrated but I'm still quiet so I delete the photos because he said that was the only way he would give me my money back. he then accused me of saving the photos to another part of my phone I told him I don't know what he's talking about but if he will walk me through it I will be more than happy to delete those as well. Now he's raising his voice and talking crazy and I'm getting shitty but I keep my composure. So now the 1st guy is telling me to just take the food and they will make it right the next time I come. So the owner continues to talk crazy to me I continue to stand there and stare at him . Finally everyone leaves the restaurant and it's just the two of us and I just continue to repeat I would like my money back please. His whole demeanor changes, and he says I do not know how to refund on Apple Pay I will give you cash I will throw this food away and I will go make you some more oxtails. I declined his offer multiple times he kept over talking me and wouldn't allow me to finish a sentence so now I'm feeling like a hostage because all I want is my money back so I can leave and go get food because now it's getting late I've lost 40 minutes of my life I can't get back restaurants are now closing and I'm still hungry. The whole time he's attempting to force food upon me I'm thinking this didn't have to go this far you could've nip this in the bud when I asked initially instead of telling me you gave me more than two bones when it's clear what's in this container now after all of this he wants to offer me more food ‍ dude I don't want your food you'll probably spit in it I'm good just give me my money please and thank you Just Ridiculous Now I'm about to eat tacos I really didn't want ‍ read more

Jiallo's - Carne Asada & Chicken Supreme from Tortas El Guero - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I used to love this place when they first opened years ago. They had the tastiest Jerk chicken!! The owner set up a dinner for my food club I had and we dined like kings and queens!! Try the Hibiscus juice; really delicious. But upon a recent visit though, things have taken a turn for the worst since they relocated to 38th St. We went for dinner with friends and although we were seated promptly, it took 30 minutes for them to wait on us. Every item we tried to order, they were out of. I was game to try something new and three items I chose were not available. Our friends had an equally difficult time ordering . Frustrated, we decided to leave since the only thing on the menu was chicken. That was it!! I think it maybe better to order take out (that way they let you know what they have )rather than trying to dine in. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch in-between rounds of golf, and wanted my playing partners to experience a spot with unique food. As it turns out, we all ordered the same dish (albeit with different sides)...jerk chicken. The meal came with with sides, I choice the fried plantains and rice & beans. The food took a while to come out (even though the place was unfortunately mostly empty)...but had a nice presentation on the plate. There were three pieces of cut-up chicken alongside my two sides. The jerk chicken was spicy but moist and tasty. The fried plantains could have been a bit more caramelized but had a good, sweet flavor. The dirty rice and beans were mildly spiced and complimented the chicken well. Server was very friendly but a bit absent during the meal. Would definitely return if in the area. read more

Jiallo's - Jerk chicken with fried plantains and rice & beans - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I am so happy I was able to find a Caribbean restaurant in Indianapolis. I ordered the lamb shank which also included rice and peas , plantains and the marinated onions and peppers. I must say everything was really really good. My co-workers also enjoyed their dishes. This is basically a little hole in the wall with really good food and average service. Also the prices cannot be beat. Because the dishes we had would cost twice as much in certain restaurants. read more

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The food is amazing! I love the ox tails and the goat curry. The byssop drink is great and I get it every time I go. It's made of a flower and is sweet. The new location is more fast food like and not the dine in type of feel it used to be. read more

Jiallo's - Curry goat - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The food's good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is a good too have great Jamaican cuisine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I know pretty much about all the different Jamaican restaurants in Indianapolis although this is not my ultimate favorite this is my quick pick me up if I cannot make it out to my favorite place, the plantains are delicious. The chicken is good and the black beans and rice and cabbage are on point. Definitely got all the Jamaican flavored sodas that Jewel ever want and it's always stocked. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My recommendation is, do not go. It is definitely a culture shock. Saying that politely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend waiting 30 minutes to an hour after, it opens. read more

I enjoyed my visit to this clean and inviting place on 38th Street. It is located on the north side of 38th between Moller & Georgetown at Kevin Way. There's a stoplight making it easy to get across traffic and if you make an immediate right on Kevin Way in front of the Planet Fitness, you can drive straight to this bright yellow restaurant. Although it is elevated with several steps to climb, there is a ramp for those who need it. Inside is quite open and spacious. I was seated at one of the raised booths (They do have some tables located in a section that do not require stepping up.) The hostess/waitress was pleasant and efficient. She took my order and within about twelve minutes, I had my small order of Jerk Chicken. Wow! The flavor was fantastic! I got eight small wing halves served wet with lots of napkins. The had a built in heat, but not overwhelming. They also had a nice tangy flavor that was similar to a barbecue sauce, but with a bit of additional spice to lift it to another level. Definitely try these if you visit! I also tried a housemade sweet drink called Byssop that is made from hibiscus flowers. The drink is very sweet for someone who doesn't drink soda. Once I got passed the initial blast of sweet, I adjusted my expectations and noted that it was both fruity and floral. The deep reddish violet color was appealing and the beverage, served over ice, was transparent. Note that an order of the beverage does not come with refills. My main course was from the dinner menu: Oxtail stew which comes with a couple side courses. The stew is made with tail meat which is "bone-in" and floats in a dark brown gravy with stewed carrot chunks. The gravy can be eaten like soup, but note that you may get pieces of thyme stem as I found several lengths in mine. The carrots were tender and tasty. The beef itself was very tender, but because it is submerged in the gravy, becomes difficult to cut off the bone. I suggest asking for an additional small plate that could be used as a cutting board. Good taste, but not a "wow" combination. The only real disappointment was from the sides. I got the mixed veggies since my meal was meat laden. The veggies were colorful, but thoroughly cooked, so they were limp and not as flavorful as I hoped. The Jallof rice was served in great abundance, probably close to three cups worth! The rice was a bit overcooked and had become dry. I probably could have added some of it to the gravy from the stew, but I didn't. The rice, though bright orange in color, was a bit on the bland side as well. I believe they add tomato and onion (traditionally), but any pieces included were unnoticeable. So, like many restaurants that are open all day, you have to choose carefully to get the best flavor for your dollar. Definitely try the wings and if you like sweet drinks, get the Byssop. Otherwise, read the reviews and see what others recommend to maximize your visit. Review #487 read more

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I was excited to see a new African spot open up. Unfortunately my experience was just ho-hum... nothing to write home about. The food was ho hum, service sketchy at best. I had teh oxtail which was so chewy that I left most of it behind, despite being hungry like a wolf. read more

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Great food and place. I am Nigerian and i was impressed with their style of Jollof rice, the jerk chicken was great also. 10/10 i definitely recommend! read more

I've been to Jiallo's twice - once in 2012 and once this year, both times while passing through Indianapolis. I remember being mindblown by the peanut chicken in 2012 and it was every bit as amazing this year! We also got the jerk chicken wings this time, and those were amazing as well. Mohammad (the owner) is a fantastic host. He came by to say hi and gave our kiddo and gave him an apple juice on the house. It was great seeing him again after a long time. read more

Delicious food, very attentive staff, reasonable cost, and huge portion size are why I give this place 5*. Loved every minute and came away stuffed! My meal: curry goat with rice/beans and attekie. Drink: ginger beer (juice) Wife's meal: grilled lamb with rice/beans and fried plantains. Drink: byssop read more

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Short version: Fantastic food, just be ready to wait for it. Good things come to people who wait. Longer version: Carryout phone order. We placed the order and I showed up 25 minutes later, and when I arrived they STARTED prepping the food. The wait was absolutely worth it. Jerk chicken: great texture, with excellent spice and flavor. I haven't had jerk this good in years, and never this far north. The meat was falling off the bone with minimal effort. Curry chicken: Brown sauce with all the flavor you could want. My wife loved it. Jollof rice: plentiful, flavorful, an excellent complement Cabbage side: This was ok. The texture was nice, but could have used more flavor Plantains: These tasted ok, but we only got 3 small pieces- a little skimpy for a side portion. To be honest I think they forgot we ordered them and then threw a couple on top at the last moment Tomatoes/onions: This was fine, but not as good as the cabbage or jollof. read more

The food is great without a doubt, and I have been going to jiallos since it was out west. I always order a little oxtail gravy on my rice and now they saying it's $19.99 in order to get oxtail gravy sauce smh. I could understand paying something realistic like $2. This already tells me alone their business is struggling. The owner truly doesn't know how much people I put on to them and how much money we spent in such a short period of time just from my own personal marketing. read more

Ambiance is nice, they were playing current Nigerian music. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The Jollof was nicely season, didn't taste like authentic Nigerian Jollof rice, could be from another country. My baked jerk chicken was ok, wish it was more flavorful and less burnt skin. The plantains were fresh and delicious. My hubby confirmed his catfish was good and well seasoned. The ginger beverage was very good. We also ordered fried goat to go and were surprised by the two chops we received. Usually fried goat is chopped in pieces, kind of disappointed, i will just chop the pieces n refry myself. read more

Jiallo's - Baked Jerk Chicken n Jollof rice/Catfish n Jollof rice - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Excellent jerk chicken. Flavorful with a good kick! Had sides of fried plantains and couscous. Everything was really good. Place was empty for a late Tuesday lunch (1:00), but service was still friendly and prompt. Several other menu items I look forward to trying on a future visit. read more

Jiallo's - Jerk chicken lunch with fried plaintains and couscous sides - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Good prices for the amount of food you get. One entree plate could feed 3 people. Service is great and friendly and the food is very tasty all of our items were cooked perfectly. read more

So after months and months of passing this place. I finally gave them chance, and man was I lucky that I did! I called in my order ahead of time for pick-up after looking at the menus that customers posted here on Yelp. The menu that the link goes to is not for the 38th Street location. Anywho, I called, and the girl that took my order was very friendly and professional while taking my order. My food was ready and waiting for me at the front counter when I arrived. I was able to the lovely young lady who took my order. She opened up each dinner that I ordered in order for me to check it to make sure it was all there. My order was perfect, and smelled and looked amazing! I couldn't wait to get home to rip into our beautifully prepared meals. I ordered the Beef Jerk Ribs with Jollof rice & Plantains. My boyfriend ordered the Oxtail Stew with Beans & Rice and Plantains. We also ordered the small order of Jerk Chicken Wings from their appetizer menu. After taking one bite, I wanted to smack myself for waiting so long to eat here. It was AMAZING! The food was very flavorful, and the portions were huge. We shared our meals with eachother, and still have plenty left over. The only reason why I didn't rate them at 5 stars is due to the lack of green vegetables on the menu, the Jerk wings were good, but they had a sauce that was more of a spicy barbecue, rather than the traditional spicy dry rubbed jerk chicken that I was hoping for. Also, they don't sell liquor which is pretty much a no-go for me to sit down to eat dinner. I must have wine and cocktails available. The atmosphere was pretty dead as well. There was only one table of diners (2 ladies) when I arrived around 6:00 pm on a Friday evening. There wasn't any music playing or any kind of excitement going on to make you want to dine there. I will continue to order take-out, but probably won't seek to dine here if the atmosphere doesn't brighten up. Overall, the phone is excellent, and you're missing out if you don't give them a try. read more

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WOW! I can't believe I've been coming to Jiallo's for so many years now. Before I even moved to Indianapolis my family and I would travel from Fort Wayne just to eat at Jiallo's. However at this time they were located off West 56th street and Guion road. Since then they have upgraded to a beautiful building off west 38th street. I really like the food and staff. The food is always hot! The jerk chicken is my absolute favorite. I've tried other entrees, but the jerk is just the best in my opinion. The owner is very nice as well. He will go around and talk to all the customers. I think that is a good way to keep people coming back and to get feedback. Above all the new restaurant is very spacious and clean. They have a decent amount of staff now. I do wish they offered a bigger variety of sides and desserts. Maybe one day they will. read more

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Jiallo's is continuing the trend of awesome ethnic takeovers along the 38th street corridor, vastly improving an O'Charlies, similar to the Saigon replacement of a Bob Evans just up the street. As loyal customers of the essentially carry-out only 56th street strip-mall location, we were curious how service would be at the new location. Jiallo came through as always, delivering laid-back service with a few signature extras (an extra pile of jerk chicken just because). If you're new - the jerk chicken continues to be a fan favorite. Despite the limited number of menu items for vegetarians the vegetable plate still shines bright, especially the beans and rice. read more

Jiallo's - New storefront at night - Caribbean Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Simple and sweet. Family ran and local; located right off 38th on the same strip as Planet Fitness. The service is excellent although I wish she would've told me how strong the ginger drink is, think twice if you're not use to it. I got the bbq jerk ribs with rice and plantain. I was a bit surprised by the texture and coating of the plantain. Definitely had better, but theirs might be unique to the region. The meat was tender and flavorful there wasn't major heat, but just right. Rice was fresh and so were the fries. Definitely coming back for oxtail. Best thing is they're halal with the highest quality meats. read more

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