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    4.2 (40 reviews)

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    tony a.

    This was great, i did a quick look at places near my hotel and found this place. The woman working was just wonderful. I had in mind what I wanted thinking of past visits to Jamaica and was not disappointed. The Jerk Chicken was very flavorful, I got the medium as she said the hot was like ghost pepper hot. The medium was good for me. They also had two flavors of Ting which I do not see often in the US. If you get a chance and want a wonderful flavor of Jamaica with great service you should give them a shot.

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    Darlene O.

    This is the food truck which is closed on the weekends. My review is for the restaurant 6385 Roswell Rd NE (for some reason Yelp has that address as closed but it's open and located behind a gas station). Oxtails were AMAZING! I didn't care for the rice. It had a heavy coconut flavor and was somewhat sweet. I didn't like the plantains. I don't think they were fresh. What I mean is, they were fried, left to sit out, as if waiting for someone to order them and then added to the plate. Not made to order. I dislike reheating plantains. I enjoy them fresh off the oil. I didn't care for the Island lemonade drink which was mixed red and yellow drinks with fruits. It tasted like Capri Sun. Maybe next time I'll just try the lemonade only (yellow drink). I wanted patties and I was informed no patties were made today because he didn't feel like making them. Customer service from Kevin was nice. Will I come back? It's a toss up. The oxtails were really good but for me to drive out here for just that nah because I didn't enjoy the sides and the plate, albeit huge, was pricey. Also I presume I got the large. Or maybe it's only one serving size because I wasn't asked if I wanted small or large. The oxtails plate was a WHOPPING $36. I think I'll stick to Creole Orleans Catering (Greenbriar Mall food court) or Nice Mon cafe (Stone Mountain).

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    Roann T.

    I've been searching for an authentic Jamaican restaurant in the Atlanta area and I think I may have found it! I ordered the oxtail and it was around $32; if you would like to opt for a cheaper option the brown stew is around $20. Both were delicious! The owner, Kevin, gave great customer service and even sent me on my way with a sample of cucumber ginger juice : ) There isn't a menu so call ahead (404-482-8616) to order/ see what they have for the day.

    Mac & Cheese
    Merchants B.

    Best Food I've had in a long time! I recommend the Mac & Cheese + Oxtails+Brown Chicken Stew!

    Best juice ever!
    Robert B.

    Great flavor, great portions and even better service. Highly recommend if you want authentic Jamaican food.

    Jerk chicken and oxtails
    Zayna C.

    The food is phenomenal! Literally Kevin throws down, he made curry shrimp right there in front of us. This is authentic Jamaican cuisine. Classically trained chef, but with authentic flair from grandma. You will not be disappointed.

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    Jasmine F.

    Man this I repeat is not for no hype this is a damn near straight knockout to all the competitors I mean when I say authentic that's what I mean when I say it's here!!! All those commercialize spots that be over charging we can knock them straight out the box. You know how long I have Been searching for a real Jamaican spot and booom here scotchie 5mins away from me man I drove so fast I was there in 1min I said I want to try jerk chicken, curry chicken, brown stew heck bring me the oxtails too darn it and don't stop there give me that homemade drink too. From the rice y'all I'm not talking about that rice need to be gravy down for it to get moist no that rice was cooked to perfection baby.... That cabbage I felt my heart skipped a beat my ultimate favorite was everything I'm not even gone lie I mean I was cussin out that food because the way it was making me feel I almost jumped on a plane to find my Caribbean wife all she have to do is cook she don't have to clean I got this ring you here me! Now you see what I'm saying this food shouldn't be making me feel this way man I can't lie y'all listen go try if you dare I can't tell you I didn't warn you about the after effects and by all means don't get that oxtails hmmm I hope you single ready to mingle I'm just saying it's the love in the food for me goodness ok I'm done if y'all want the real results on how it made me feel go tiktok me jazzyj_doubleup I can't make this up.

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    $57 for an oxtail platter on Uber eats is crazy. $39 is already to much. I understand the price of beef is going up but $60 is wild.

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    The stewed chicken was amazing. I've also tried the curry chicken and oxtails. Delish! I'm a customer for life!

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    Great jerk chicken, jerk pork was even better but the oxtail was the best! Best Jamaican food in town!

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    5 years ago

    The absolute best Caribbean food in Atlanta. Being from the Caribbean I found it difficult to find authentic food until I found this place!

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    The jerk chicken is so good!! Check them out!! My 2nd time there the jerk sauce is prolly the best I have tasted!

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