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    Ochi Jerk Place

    3.3 (16 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Medium Jerk Chicken. Rice & peas w/oxtail gravy, plantains and vegetables
    Serina J.

    Ochi is that you! Yes! I knew you guys would eventually find your way to Yelp and I was waiting, now finally here you are. Trying to locate a business on Yelp is becoming easier, so I was quite surprised when I did not see this restaurant listed. I must let you all know that Ochi Jerk Place is legit when it comes to their jerk chicken and before I go into detail just know the name simply speaks for itself. So, I happened to be driving pass one day down Merrick Boulevard in Queens and I see a big yellow sign with black lettering. It read OCHI JERK PLACE Caribbean Restaurant in bold letters, I am automatically counted in at this point. I however decided to go after I was done with everything else I needed to do for that day. Yeah, you know I wanted to try it fresh and hot, lol. Alright, so I'm done with everything at this point and on my way to Ochi's. When I arrive, I notice that they are located in a very small shopping plaza area that has a parking lot. Easy for me, I pull in, park and hop right out. Before I even open the door, I noticed there was only one person ahead of me so that gave me time to look up at the menu which was displayed up on the wall. Inside is small with one round table that I assume was for seating customers prior to Covid-19. It is modernized and very clean with light yellow decor. All the food except for the Jerk chicken displayed is right in front of you behind thick glass. They do offer branded beverages and natural juices for you to grab prior to ordering in the refrigerator. The menu is not too big or small and they did serve breakfast at one point but I think it may be a discontinued option (not sure). The menu is mainly lunch and dinner offering chicken, seafood, pork and soup (special soups are served on specific days). They also serve a few natural homemade juices. It's now time for me to order, so I go with the medium jerk chicken, rice and peas, plantain, and cabbage. As I said earlier, they don't have the jerk chicken out in the front display. I noticed this when I seen the server take my plate to the back and you could hear the loud chopping from the cleaver going to town on that chicken. That sound along with the smell coming from the kitchen made it official. I pay, get my food and go back to the car to see what it looks like being that I could smell it coming out the bag. First thing I like to try are the rice and peas because for some reason I always feel good rice and peas kinda start off my expectations. Check! The rice is good and fluffy with the right amount of coconut milk and peas to rice ratio. I got a little oxtail gravy on top so that made it more moist and flavorful. On to the chicken, when I bit into the thigh piece it definitely brought me back to the authenticity of how Jamaican jerk chicken is supposed to be done. I'm talking original smokiness, thourough spice, charred crisp skin and moist meat. This was done and it was done right. I really could have eaten the jerk chicken alone and still been completely satisfied. Ochi Jerk Place Caribbean Restaurant has what most people look for in Jamaican jerk flavor. The nostalgic flavors remind you of everything you want it to be. They are located at 126-14 Merrick Boulevard, Suite G, Rochdale, NY 11434. If you want real jerk flavor this is as close as I have taste thus far in Jamaica, Queens. In addition to other places I recommended in the area, this is in the top. Come check them out and try other dishes as well.

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    Christina M.

    You even just want jerk chicken? If you have never lived on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn I'm sure you understand me. Anyway I wasn't gonna drive all the way to Brooklyn for some authentic Street Jerk Chicken smoky and cooked on the grill. I remembered that I live down the block from a place that grills in the parking lot so I pulled right up. Immediately the parking situation was a tight squeeze which is iffy for me because I drive a truck but by some miracle I got in a spot two doors down. I would have drove off I'm not for the double parking scene. I'm glad this wasn't the case because for about $12 I got a plate with Jerk Chicken, Mac & Cheese with Oxtail gravy, cabbage, plantain & a soda. Not bad at all. Some guy was in there making the sweet woman serving him pour out all the oxtail gravy she had on his one plate. And she was nice. That made me want to return. I like nice service. The young man helping me out was quick, and efficient. And I know I have to stop saying this but... I TORE that FOOD UP in my truck. That jerk chicken wasn't too spicy. The sauce on Mac, the sauce on the jerk!! The plantainssss sigh. I would definitely recommend and return 5/5. Not a sit down place and sells no liquor. Jerk Chicken crazing totally satisfied!

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    Food is delicious!!!!! Especially the oxtail. I definitely recommend for everyone to go to Ochi jerk place

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    My Favorite Trini Food Find of 2026…read more Probably some of the best Trini food outside of Trinidad! This little food truck in the Walmart/Green Acres area of Valley Stream, New York, is an absolute GEM. OMG... as soon as I took a bite of those doubles, I was transported right back to the Princes Town market on a Sunday morning, 34 years ago. That first bite brought back memories in a way I honestly wasn't expecting. The doubles are OUT OF THIS WORLD -- and with a nice, cold Peardrax? Come on! I also took home the boneless curried chicken wrapped in a TRUE thin Trini-style dhalpuri. Wow. Just WOW. The dhalpuri, the curry, the seasoning... everything tasted like home. This might honestly be my favorite food spot of 2026! They're open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and there is usually a line. But trust me -- the wait is SO worth it. The food is fresh, flavorful, and tastes like somebody's Trini aunty is back there cooking for you. If you love authentic Trinidadian food, DO NOT sleep on this place. Doubles + Peardrax + boneless curry chicken dhalpuri = HEAVEN.

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    Time for an updated review because credit is definitely due…read more For nearly the past year, The Door has been in our family's Friday night dinner rotation. Every Friday, my four of us pick a different takeout spot, and without fail, someone always says, "Can we just get The Door?" We've had the curry goat, Rasta pasta, jerk chicken, fried chicken, oxtail, Esco chicken, soups, and the chicken patttttttties... mi God. Mi never taste a food wicked suh yet! Everything is consistently flavorful, fresh, and cooked with love. It's honestly become one of our go to spots because we know exactly what we're getting every single time. In my previous review, I mentioned a less than stellar experience. Looking back, maybe they were just having an off day or maybe I got the pot bottom. Whatever the reason, they've been nothing short of amazing ever since. Whether they changed chefs or tightened things up, whatever you're doing... DON'T CHANGE NADA! And I have to give an honorary shout out to Desrene, one of the wonderful team members who takes the takeout orders. She is ALWAYS pleasant, professional, and genuinely kind. It honestly brightens my day whenever I hear her voice on the other end of the phone. Consistency is everything in the restaurant business, and The Door has absolutely earned this updated 5-star review. Keep doing what you're doing!

    This place js a hit or miss, I hate that about them. Sometimes the food is excellent and other…read moretimes it at terrible. They have cut down the portion of the food and plus the wait is ridiculous. I called way advanced for my order and still you have to wait at least 45 minutes for your order. The food is a hit or miss with tasteless food sometimes.

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    My day off so I decided to go to happy hour from 4pm-8pm Monday- Thursday, Friday and Saturday…read more4pm-7pm. I parked right out front. The Hostess Cassandra was very friendly I sat by the bar. I was served water, I ordered a classic Margarita and champagne mussels. Nice ambiance, good music, my food didn't take long before I was served it was hot it tasted real good. I will definitely come back.

    I rarely ever leave reviews, but after tonight I genuinely felt people should know what kind of…read moreexperience we had here. My boyfriend suggested we come here after a long day at work to relax, eat, and watch the basketball game. To be fair, the music was good and we were greeted and seated immediately, so initially everything seemed fine. Unfortunately, things went downhill very quickly. I ordered a Caesar salad with salmon, and there was a ROACH in the food. Not near the plate. But crawling FROM my the salad. Completely unacceptable and honestly disturbing. The waitress apologized and offered to remake it free of charge. At that point I should have left, but I tried to give the place the benefit of the doubt and stayed. Then the bill came and they STILL charged me for the salad with the roach in it. That alone told me everything I needed to know about the level of professionalism and sanitation standards here. Between the unsanitary food preparation, unproportioned BBLS, and the overall atmosphere, I would never trust this establishment again. First and absolutely last time coming here

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