The Best Jamaican Food on Earth…read more I've been coming here forever and the food is unlike anywhere else I have ever been. I have been to Jamaica and nothing is close. I have brought friends here who live/ lived in Jamaica and they are blown away. I also lived in the Jamacian area in Harlem and never found a Jamaican Restaurant even close to this place. The staff are friendly and get the food out quickly. There is almost a couple people there and they have no problem handling the traffic. Place definitely has a vibe. Bonus it is down by Seaside Park so when it's warm enough I love grabbing my food to go and eating it in the park. Food: -Jerk Chicken This is by far my go to. If you can't handle a LOT of heat then this is not for you. 1st time my wife had it she couldn't hang but I made her try it again and again and eventually she built a tolerance and absolutely loves it. -Curry Goat My 2nd Favorite. Not too much heat and very tasty. Careful of the bones but the flavor is incredible. If you can't handle the heat of the Jerk this is a great option. -Stewed Chicken Good option. I don't get it too often as I prefer the Jerk but if I'm not in the mood for the heat or just want to switch it up this is another amazingly flavorful option. -Jamaican Patty's All of them are great Spicy or Mild Beef, Chicken, Veggie I usually get a patty with my order and rotate my choice with my mood or what looks best that day. Final Thoughts If you haven't been to Rootsman you don't know what Real Jamaican Food is. Get here ASAP!! Caution: Food is Amazing & Addictive

Before I get into the review proper, I've noticed that many older reviews had mentioned this place…read morewas Cash Only. Based on my visit tonight, they now accept card since I was able to my debit on this one. This place is primarily take-out, but there's tables inside where you can eat in if you wish. I opted to just get my food and be on my way. But before that, I do want to mention that the guy behind the counter pointed out on my visit that not everything that the menu reads was actually in stock (my visit came at about 7:30 pm on a Tuesday night). He did at least have the courtesy of telling me what was available, to which I had opted for the jerk chicken. I didn't know this upon my ordering, but apparently this jerk chicken gets rave reviews here on Yelp. I don't order this kind of thing often, and the last time I went to a place to order jerk chicken the food and atmosphere did not turn out good, so I was hopeful I would at least have a better experience here. The place itself is unassuming in a way something similar to how a hole in the wall would be unassuming. One thing I will say in this place's favor is that the price is very fair for what you get. I only had to pay $16.32 for the meal which honestly isn't bad at all. And hey, at least the employee had decent manners. Upon arriving back at the Bridgeport Station to start eating, that was when I had realized something had gone wrong. When I got to the bag I was given the food in, the take-out container completely destroyed the bag, telling me that this was not packaged well at all. Imagine if I had tried to drive this back home and then found that! They could probably do with making some sort of effort reinforcing the packaging before packing into a paper bag. To make matters worse, when I had opened the container to start eating, the food exploded all over my shorts! Not fun! But I was able to eat enough to form an opinion. As for the meal itself, the jerk chicken comes with cabbage and rice. I would have liked to have the rice separate from the chicken, but that was apparently not an option. I was kind of bummed out about that since the last time I had jerk spice on rice it ruined the rice. I will say quality-wise the food was better than People's Choice over in Norwalk. The chicken was juicy and the rice was at least cooked properly. The taste of the rice I will say did not taste much difference from the chicken, so it's definitely doesn't stand out too much. The cabbage was a wet cabbage, not to the point of mush, but maybe the next level before that. Good thing the chicken was actually good jerk chicken, even though it's not de-boned. Would I walk 20 minutes to come eat here again? If I had to. So far I'd pick this over several others if I am in the mood for Caribbean food. Just some better packaging would be nice.

OMG! This is the spot. Let me say it again. This is it! If you are in the Connecticut area, I…read morehighly recommend the local food scene. The shop is very bare bones, with just a few tables, making it not the best place to sit and eat. Now, when it comes to the food, I tried ALL my favorites, and not one thing was mediocre. Flavor-FULL, and you can adjust the heat with fresh pikliz. I got the last order of macaroni, and let me tell you, after the first bite, I determined I won the food lottery.

Just had our 1st meal at Jeans Diner. Great little spot hidden away in Stratford.Food was…read morefantastic and will be back to try more of their original Haitian specialties.

I noticed Karribean Flava had just opened around the corner from my job, so I stopped in to pick up…read moredinner for my family. I'm so glad I did! I ordered two large jerk chickens and a large jerk pork, all with rice & peas, cabbage, and plantains. Everything was delicious. The flavors were on point and the portions were generous. The inside has an authentic Jamaican vibe that I loved--bright yellow walls, a big Jamaican flag, and fun sayings on the walls. It's a small space, but they have enough tables if you want to dine in. Big thanks to the lovely woman who prepared my order--she was so sweet and welcoming. I'll definitely be back soon!

This restaurant recently opened. As I walked in I was greeted by a very sweet and kind woman. I…read morehad already placed my order on the phone with her. I paid for my to go food. Took a few pictures and asked for the drink offerings. She let me try the traditional Somel drink which is ginger, hibiscus and a few other ingredients. I ordered the rasta pasta with chicken. I'd never had this dish. It was nice and hot freshly cooked. The portion was big. The dish was spicy which is to be expected. I would definitely come back again. I'd like to try the soup and wings. The restaurant had a few small tables to dine. The restaurant is cozy and inviting There is only street parking.

Abi's Falafel was really good! I got the chicken kabob platter and a shrimp salad, and both were…read morefresh and full of flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the portions were generous. We also tried a few side dishes and enjoyed everything we ordered. The staff was friendly and the food came out fresh. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. If you're in Trumbull and looking for good Middle Eastern food, I'd recommend giving this place a try!

What a great experience! This was my first visit, and I was very impressed. I ordered the chicken…read moreshawarma platter, which was delicious and came in a large portion. The prices were reasonable, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to come back!

The food was phenomenal. The staff were absolutely amazing, they checked up on us constantly and…read morethe food came out relatively quick. The restaurant was nice and cozy with TVs for entertainment. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for good, high quality African cuisine.

Okay so as a West African that eats Nigerian and French West African food all the time, I'm always…read morevery skeptical to try West African restaurants because I worry the flavors will be Americanized. I heard so many amazing things about Heritage Spice so I absolutely had to check it out! Also I friend of mine recently catered from Heritage Spice and the food was delicious (I loved the jolllof. It had the perfect smoky party Jollof flavor). I'll start off by saying the menu items are pricey and the prices nearly turned me away...but the food was INCREDIBLE! I seldomly come across a Nigerian restaurant that fully hits the mark on flavors and keeps everything true to the culture. I tried the egusi soup with goat meat and fufu. The stew had a generous amount of goat meat and the egusi tasted very fresh. There was a good level of heat without it being overly spicy. The spices in the stew reminded me of my grandmas home cooking. Lastly, the fufu itself was soft and tasted very fresh as well. The egusi stew truly hit the spot and was the highlight of my work week. Overall 8.5/10 for the egusi and fufu (8/10 for the jollof I tried at a catered event and 10/10 for the puff puff I tried at a catered event). I also ordered the food on Grubhub so that most likely inflated the prices. I'm excited to try out other items on their menu! When I went to the restaurant I was hoping to also get the puff puff because I tried their puff puff at a catered event but I was told they only sell puff puff on Sundays or do pre orders for specialty items like puff puff or meat pie.

This is the worst food I ever bought. Its taste old..the rice n peas are at least 3 days old and…read morethe jerk pork seemed like it was boiled in water with no seasoning, not even jerk seasoning..it is nasty AF! $14.00 down the drain for lunch.. it even smells gross and old.. I should have known better when I walked in, it looked a hot mess.. DO NOT GO HERE AND WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME.. UUGHHH, I'm so disappointed...I WILL NEVER GO BACK HERE..They should shut down immediately

Found this spot when visiting Connecticut. Absolutely loved the jerk chicken. It's the dry kind…read morewhich I adore. The curry goat was tender and flavorful. We also tried the oxtail. It was just alright to me. It was definitely heavy on the gravy. The gravy didn't have much flavor in my opinion. The rice, cabbage and beef patty were good. The small sized portion is plenty of food.

Second time here. More incredible Jerk chicken. Tonight met the chef / owner just as friendly as…read morehis chef. He had me try his oxtail tonight. O M G. Fantastic! Haven't been able to eat this for years as so many use flour (celiac ...not avoiding it to be trendy) even his gravy is flour / gluten free. Local people support this guy!! His food is on an entirely different level.

I drove by it twice before I found it!…read more The jerk chicken was delicious. I'd order from here again.

Good choices Barn Thai Sampler (starter): Nice pick --…read moreusually a good way to try a mix of appetizers. Shrimp & Asparagus (entrée): Seems like the best main from your order. Mixed Drunken Noodles: Not quite up to the usual standard you expected. Not your favorite Thai Milk Tea: Too sweet. Atmosphere & service Clean interior Quiet environment Good service Overall it sounds like a pleasant place with solid service, with a couple menu hits and one miss. If I go, I might like trying: Thai basil dishes Curry options (often what Thai places do best) Asking for less sweet on drinks like Thai tea.

I had to edit my initial review for when new ownership took over initially. I went again tonight…read moreafter a long hiatus. The woman who was taking orders in the front had me "wait a minute" for five minutes for a pickup order, and was completely zero personal interaction or acknowledgement in her people skils. I'm not sure if they changed chef's recently or what, but it was not nearly as good as what it used to be (from what I last remember it tasting like). The food tasted extremely bland, lacking any type of flavor you would expect from a Pad Si Iw dish. I can no longer justify coming here with the increased price tag on their dishes, when you can get better flavor and quality for less elsewhere in the surrounding neighborhood.