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    Riddim N' Spice

    4.4 (218 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Vegan Plate (large): BBQ Jackfruit, arroz con gandules, cabbage. DELICIOUS!
    Tigra C.

    On my first visit, I ordered a large vegan plate with BBQ Jerk Jackfruit, arroz con gandules, y cabbage. Soy cubana pues I felt obliged to add some Cuban black beans as well. Then I was informed that their Festival is also vegan, so despite my gluten intolerance, I had to try those too. JACKFRUIT- This vegan wonder fruit requires some serious prep, otherwise it ends up being bland and boring. When I saw the big chunks of jackfruit I was worried, thinking it'd be lacking in flavor. I have never been so happy to be wrong! The have excelled at the near impossible feat of thoroughly marinating every single nano inch of each piece of jackfruit. The flavor and texture were phenomenal! I was so impressed! 10/10 ARROZ CON GANDULES - Very good in a subtle way. Perfect combination with the jackfruit and Cuban Black Beans. CABBAGE- Delicious!! CUBAN BLACK BEANS- The test with beans is to try them by themselves before adding them to rice. These beans passed the test. Very flavorful on their own. FESTIVAL- Cooked fresh (made to order). Delicious! They also have a nice array of fresh juices and lemonades. The juices are $2 higher than the lemonades. I tried the following: Pineapple Ginger Juice - so fresh!! Real pineapple, real ginger. Tasted like it was just made that day. 10/10 Strawberry Mango was very good too. I went back the next day and tried their collard greens, Jamaican rice and peas, and habichuelas. They were all very good. I also ordered a gallon of the Pineapple Ginger juice. My coworker got the salmon and said that it tasted better the second day than the first time. Riddim n' Spice successfully executes various flavors and dishes from across the West Indies. You feel an irie vibe as soon as you enter; and I received a warm welcome as soon as I walked in the door. It's a spacious restaurant with a dedicated parking lot, so bring your whole crew.

    Lauren H.

    Riddim n Spice-- Nashville, TN @datriddimnspice Flavvvvvvaaaa!! The fam chose to be underwhelmed by Shoney's and Kami & I chose to try Riddim N Spice. I ordered the Large Vegan Plate I wanted the Curry Vegan Meatballs sooooo bad but they sold out by the time we got there! So, I ordered the BBQ jerk Jackfruit work Rice and Peas, Cabbage and Mac. It was actually delicious! I was so full! & it was Kami's 1st time trying Jamaican food. She said she really liked the Jerk Chicken! #Riddim #Spice #VeganJamaican #NashvilleTN

    Jerk chicken bowl with trini fried rice, charred corn, caramelized onions, diced sweet potatoes, broccoli , & honey jerk sauce.
    Tyneshia J.

    Oh, how I love this place! The people are always nice & the restaurant is always playing some music to get you going. My favorite menu item is the build your bowl. You can choose your protein, sauce, & 4 toppings. My bowl usually consist of jerk chicken, trini fried rice, honey jerk sauce, corn, sweet n tangy peppers, & caramelized onions; however, their menu changed a few months ago & they no longer have the sweet n tangy peppers, but they have added diced sweet potatoes & broccoli to the menu- so that's what I added in. The sweet potatoes are fye! I can honestly eat those by themselves. And the bowl was amazing per usual.

    Evan L.

    Let me tell you, YOU HAVE TO GET TO RIDDIM N' SPICE. Kamal, the owner, truly does not play. Some of the best chicken and greens we have ever had. Nothing subpar. All top tier. So grateful this is a part of our Nashville food scene.

    LAMB PLATE
    Cleo G.

    Got takeout, and really enjoyed it. I got a plate with lamb, Puerto Rican rice, sweet potatoes, mango cucumber salad, and some other veggies. The honey garlic sauce is tasty and the lamb has great flavor. It's a bit chewy in certain places and I do feel like the portion should've been slightly larger. But I did enjoy!!

    Reginice C.

    My brother put me on to Riddim a few years ago. Back then, the vibe was great every time I would walk in. The food was delicious too. I've brought friends from Georgia here to eat, previously. I recently came back to the city, and we stopped to get food here. I'm not sure if they changed ownership, but everything was off. The guy who took our order(never seen before, but it's been a couple years), his energy was bland and uninviting. I've always ordered their bowl with all of the veggies, but in the past I've gotten the rice and peas as the base. This time, I got the trini rice as the base; it had way too much turmeric. I got the regular jerk sauce on my bowl and it was underwhelming, previously I would get the sweeter version which may be the bbq jerk sauce. Previously, I would get most of the veggie toppings to make my veggie bowl, but it's limited 4 toppings now. I eyed the jackfruit, but decided not to get it because it was the whole pieces. I'm experienced with jackfruit and you must shred it to maximize flavor; it's not something to just toss in sauce haha. I opted not to set myself up on this visit by adding it. They were out of the cucumber lime drink and the drinks come in bottles instead of cups now. The pikliz was pretty good... Overall, It was not a good experience. I'm sad because I use to enjoy this spot and really looked forward to my visit.

    Curry goat with rice and mac n cheese
    Schyler D.

    Excellent simple Caribbean spot! Relatively small menu but that's not a bad thing. They know what they do and they do it well. The curry goat was fantastic, so tender, rich, and flavorful. The rice was also good and soaked up the curry juices well. The mac and cheese was baked (just how I prefer), and had a grest blend of cheeses. Plus it had some richness. All around a great plate of generous portions!

    Breanna T.

    Was visiting from Memphis for the day and wanted some Jamaican food. And found this on Yelp. This was my first time seeing a cafeteria style set up Jamaican place. The food was well seasoned. The only thing was it was a a lot of fatty pieces to the oxtail. I don't eat oxtail a lot so I'm not sure if that's normal or not. And since the food is served cafeteria style it not as hot as I would like it. I like my food steaming hot. This was just like a normal to Luke warm hot. But overall still very tasty!

    Jerk Chicken
    Jeremy P.

    I have been several times and the jerk chicken has always been my go to. All of the sauces are top tier. I was disappointed on my most recent visit to find out they no longer served white meat chicken and they only had legs and thighs. The service is always great and always remember to grab a rum cake at checkout.

    BBQ JACKFRUIT bowl
    Jamie R.

    Great service and the food was so flavorful! My first time trying jackfruit and I'd definitely get it again :)

    JERK CHICKEN JERK CHICKEN
    Jé S.

    The food is good that's all I can say, it's enough to take some to go because the portion size of generous for both small and large. Atmosphere is cool And the staff is very welcoming customer service is on point

    Plantain French toast
    Kleopatra G.

    Riddim n Spice/Rum Room is such a Nashville gem! I've been numerous times and just now getting to write a review. It's a carribean fast casual restaurant downstairs and a bar upstairs. My favorite meal I've had was the plantain French toast for brunch. It's been months since I've had it and I still remember what it taste like. The service is always good whether downstairs or upstairs. They have vegan options as well! Parking is easy and plentiful. Sometimes they host events and parties which can get pretty crowded so make sure to follow their IG to find the best time to go.

    Hot honey chicken biscuit (brunch menu)
    Ashley L.

    We've been to Riddim many times and every time it is the best experience. Every time friends, family or even coworkers come into town we take them here, specifically to the upstairs Rum Room. Great prices, amazing food, BIG portions, I don't know if I could name a brunch place that tops this location. Not in these photos, but the build your own bowls downstairs are also great!

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    Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! The po'boys are so good. Sides are so good. Give this place a try.

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    Great food, good folks very friendly loved the bowls we got looking forward to trying other items

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    The food is amazing, the portions are solid, and the service is great! In my opinion the best lunch option in Nashville

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    Red's Hot Chicken

    Red's Hot Chicken

    4.7
    (272 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    In short: The Nashville hot chicken of your dreams…read more I got this recommendation from my cousin . I wanted the best hot chicken money can buy and it delivered . We were staying downtown so This was about a 35 mins plus walk From the thick of tourist town. Ambiance: it's a little shack with barstool Type seating that goes fast. Service: not quick.. but that's okay because It's worth the wait . It was about 45 mins For our order and within a two hour time Frame I couldn't count the amount of people In and out . Food: I got the pimento hot chicken sandwich in medium. It had a little kick but I like spicy and could've went up a notch. It Was perfect ! Good breading, flavor profile and the chicken was piping hot! We also Ordered the pimento Mac n cheese which Was fire . I also had the mustard potato salad..again... absolutely delicious. I tried Hattie B's two days later and there's no comparison whatsoever . Come here for Nashville Hot chicken .. you won't regret it!

    4.5/5 - first timer at reds hot chicken & it did not disappoint!…read more Ordered the medium slice hot chicken & waffles with fries as a side. The chicken was fantastic - crispy, juicy & spicy! Fries were average - hot & seasoned but nothing special! I didn't have any of the other sides although I would love to try them if I make it back! We did wait 45 minutes for the food - but they have a sign flashing which tells you the wait time BEFORE you order so this was nothing surprising! Would recommend everyone to try it out if they make it to Nashville

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    Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Lower Broadway

    Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Lower Broadway

    4.4
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    When in Nashville you need to have some hot chicken. What better than a little Hattie B's Hot…read moreChicken on Broadway! There's always going to be a line - get used to it! The food is always great! This time I tried their jumbo chicken wings meal with fries and some grits. The food is amazing! Chicken is juicy and tasty! The staff there are all friendly and helpful if you have questions. The dining area inside is usually busy and the small amount of outdoor seating is also usually packed! If you get to sit at the counter that faces the street, you can people watch . It was a great experience!

    Nothing like a warm welcome to Nashville than with some Nashville hot chicken! And man, it did not…read moredisappoint! We got the chicken tender combo (mild spice), leg and thigh combo (southern spice), chicken salad (southern spice), and chicken sandwich (damn hot spice). The combos came with sides, so all together we got the black eye pea salad, coleslaw, fries, and baked beans. All of the chicken dishes was super tender and moist and the seasoning on it was so good. The mild spice was the perfect amount for me and the damn hot definitely made my mouth burn lol. I have no bad things do say about this spot. It definitely lives up to the hype! Also loved the atmosphere with this location which was right on Broadway. The service was amazing and their playlist was fire.

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    Monell's Dining & Catering

    Monell's Dining & Catering

    4.6
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I have no words. YOU MUST. I have gone to midnight breakfast twice now. It's the best. Food…read moreincredible, service phenomenal, ambiance immaculate. Bring your mom, siblings, friends, you will have a great time. Midnight breakfast...10/10

    Came here one morning on my way out Nashville. I wanted a good breakfast, and all my research told…read moreme I had to come check this place out. I'm glad I did. This place was a wonderful little experience. We were greeted with the sign outside, "Enter as Strangers and Leave as Friends," which is one of my life philosophies. We got there right at opening, so we got seated first along with one of their years-long regulars. A friendly local lady who provided us with pleasant conversation until the next patrons arrived, who were seated right next to us at the same table, family style. Then the next people, then the next. Sitting, talking, passing the food around the table. It was a nice experience. And the ambiance was nice, too. Plain, wooden chairs, white tile flooring, vintage holiday decor, it was like being in a grandma's house. Very comforting. The food came out one or two dishes at a time. Everything was good enough, but it also was apparent that it was mass produced in a catering style. The basics like the bacon and ham were very good, but the fried chicken, I wouldn't take a big piece, save your stomach room for other things. Whatever other things you grab, make sure you grab a biscuit and get ahold of their homemade peach preserves. That stuff was 10/10 excellent. It's so good, they jar it and sell it at the front desk. I totally recommend. Overall, breakfast is one of the most important meal of the day, so if you find yourself in Nashville, I would implore you to come and check out this city staple of over 30 years now.

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