The chicken pattie I got was very nice. It was just the right amount of spice as well as other…read morethings in the pattie, like corn, which I absolutely loved. I can't speak to the authenticity of the place but I can at least say that the food is delicious!

While visiting from the US, this place was in the neighborhood where I stayed. This was the go to…read morerestaurant when we wanted good food that was fresh, at a nice price and with great portions. The restaurant staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Just as delicious as the first time I had it years ago. Huge roti as last time, filled with the…read morepumpkin and channa (chickpeas). Cheap and cheerful. And they take card.

Roti stop is a small little takeaway Caribbean shop, which is few minutes from Stoke Newington…read moretrain station. Inside of the shop is the fridge with drinks in it. They also have fliers (clubs,events etc) on the right side of the shop and a few posters on their windows for your knowledge. They have a counter the minute you get in and you see some of the food displayed, with the menu displayed on top. Food prices seem to range from £10 to £1. Well I ordered a plantain stick. For anyone who does not know what a plantain is, its a big green banana which later turns yellow. They sell plantain in ethnic food shops. Plantain stick is fried plantain pieces on a long cocktail stick. It only cost a £1 and was divine in taste and was ripe and moist with the right sweetness. Excellent! They will ask you if you want it heated up, say yes! it good as a cold snack as well, but divine when warm. Well when I'm in stokie again Roti stop will defiantly be a stop for me.

With both Pepper and Spices closing down in the area (Stoke Newington Church Street and Kingsland…read moreRoad soon to be demolished to make way for the new train line) there is a serious lack of good, quick Caribbean food in the area. Kimo's opened two weeks ago at the top of Stoke Newington High Street, just opposite the Church Street cross street and offers ok Caribbean food in the form of a cheap buffet. It is £5 per plate or £7.50 for all you can eat and you can choose between traditional dishes such as ackee, saltfish, stewed chicken, curried goat and barbeque chicken with rice and peas as an accompaniment. It is a really strange venue, reminiscent of a 1980s nightclub with HUGE flat screen televisions showing music videos. They don't seem to have put any stamp on the decor since they have taken over it, as it was previously a wine bar, but it is still early days.

I have been 3 times in the last 2 months, the food is very good value with lots of variety,…read more takeaway and sit down are both worth the money and the food is all you can eat. The problem I had was with the less than passionate service, every time I have been there I have asked some very very BASIC questions to which I recieved blank and bewildered responses from the staff. The Manager is the only one who knows the menu but he seems to see the restaurant as a place to socialise instead of as place to work, he hardly ever moves from one spot so this attitude is passed down to the staff, the only person working is the poor cook who is constantly preparing tray after tray to meet the demands of the buffet. I agree with the other comments and hope the management will stop being lazy and decorate the place, (a bit of personality goes a long way)! with an image make over and a bit of hard work this could be north londons best carribean restaurant. loved the food anyway, (compliments to the chef), it would've been 4 STARS but for the clueless staff and lazy owner.

We were visiting London and stayed near this restaurant. We kind of stumbled upon it and decided to…read moregive it a try. They were sure not to disappoint! Lulu's was exceptional. We had the curry goat roti and the lamb ribs. We will go back again....maybe tonight:)

Great Caribbean food, especially the jerk chicken. This is my fave dish for both eat in and…read moretakeaway. Good service and good food, this is my place to go for jerk chicken. Other things to go for are the ribs as starters and the roti will feel you up for sure

I came with a hangover and left with a smile. Lovely staff and delicious food. We tried the veggie…read morebowl with different add-ons from the pick & mix menu. Fresh fresh. Will drop by again to see what's for dinner. Only downside: Coffee could be better.

First of all if could give 0 star or -1 I would I booked for mothers day at cost of £20 per table…read morein totally cost me £100 I am yet to receive a refund and it has now been 3 days which adds to dispointing view of which should have a happy event. So remember as a recall the events am not a party of one, am going to spill the tea. I booked ahead and took the measure of calling +3hrs before my booking to check my party could sit together spoke to Rehina I believe in length at no point did anyone tell me my PARTY OF 10 booking had been cancelled we travel over 30mins to arrive and to be told we no booking to was in state of disbelief remember it's mothers day all my party are standing in a door way face a table at back of the restaurant that seats 8 with 2 guest seated and two other smaller tables free. I work in customer service I was approached by Male staff who wispers like he didn't want a sence and first told me I had no booking, get ready then I hadn't been charged, then no took my call to confirm then there nothing no the system the money had been refunded. Then the person i spoke to made a mistake. Then last oh the money will refused 2 days.... which I wasn't.. So my point is this you will take someone money not correct your mistake by having 10 people arrive stand for 10mins in a doorway all the while you don't try to fix your mistakes and have the front to keep someone's money. I really wanted to support this business but I had the most dispointing experience. JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH DONT WASTE YOUR TIME

I visited Heart and Soul restaurant about 3 weeks ago for a friends birthday. It was a great meal,…read morerefreshing to visit a restaurant specialising in Caribbean food so close to home that wasn't takeaway or a cafe. I wrote a full review with photos here: http://foodieclaire.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/restaurant-review-heart-and-soul-caribbean-restaurant-and-wine-bar-lea-bridge-road-leyton-london/

We ordered takeaway from here while staying nearby on holiday. All of our items were top notch,…read moreespecially the goat curry with rice and peas that I greatly enjoyed. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area for some authentic Jamaican cooking.

Been a few years since I've made it to this place so keep that in mind…read more. I've been to this place a handful of times over the last 7 or so years and every time left with a memory. Not only is the food here outstanding, with huge portions and huge flavour, but the owner is friendly and always has a good story. Regulars (which I am not one of) stop in and have a chat. A few times I've eaten here alone and had a great conversation with a group of strangers over a plate of rice and beans and jerk chicken. I can't recommend it enough, and I make WHL Jerk Centre a priority on any trip to North London.

This is a great little cafe, and an excellent addition to the neighborhood. The food is exactly as…read moreyou want it to be - Caribbean comfort food (like jerk chicken and curries) with a nice fry up to start your day. Plus the owners are real locals who are friendly and invested in the neighborhood. A definite go-to for well-made, inexpensive cafe food with friendly service!

From the owner: Locally Sourced Food, Very Friendly, Everyone Welcome. Great Prices To Suit Your Pocket. And Of…read moreCourse Tasty Food.