I've said it before and I'll say it again - there just aren't enough Caribbean restaurants in the North West. This is another superb one, and not simply superb because we haven't much choice. It's superb in its own right. Have I said superb enough now? I'll move on.
One of the city centre's best kept secrets, the ambience, the music, the shabby chic and mismatched decor will make you feel like you've been whisked away to some exotic island. And that's supreme value when you're coming in from a rainy or windy Bold Street. It's easily as good as some of the authentic Caribbean restaurants I've sampled down in London, and its tucked away nature makes it all the more special. You wouldn't know it existed from the outside, but wander into the basement and be swept into exotica. Lovely.
It's actually rather popular with some of the Everton and Liverpool footballers who've come to play from sunnier climes. And it's a Bring Your Own Booze establishment, where the staff will not only get you glasses for your booze, they'll chill it for you. It's cheap enough to be popular with students but gorgeous enough to be a win with the foodies, so you'll get an eclectic mix of customers in here. There are many traditional dishes on offer, served with yams, plantains, rice, all the authentic usuals. The food is truly excellent and the service is top notch too, speedy with just the right amount of friendliness and smiles all round. Some of the staff look so happy, they even walk around and bop to the music.
And pots of tea are only 90p! Brilliant. It opens at 9 in the morning for breakfast and everything's really rather yummilicious. Definitely worth a visit! read more