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    The Dumplin Cove

    3.1 (91 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    #3 Combo. Red Snapper, 3 dumplings, plantain $15.50
    Mardory V.

    Very legit food that I deliberately travel from Manhattan for. I think the best way to start the day is with fish. We'll talk about how to end the day proper, another time. They serve a good portion size entree. Their plantains are good and they have fresher protein selections than others. The service is friendly, and the place is in a highly accessible area next to a major highway. They do have a smallish parking area, and street parking is very limited. Keep that in mind and call in your order if you know what you'd like in advance! Don't forget to order your drink!!!

    Jerk Chicken
    Mark Nowell M.

    Caribbean food on point! Love everything in here! Cheap as well! Location: It is located in Baychester, Bronx. The interior is okay. Didn't stay here, just order and go! Service: no interaction. Just order and go! Food: Everything was so delicious and good! FRIED CHICKEN: crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, damn i can eat whole box! So good! JERK CHICKEN: the sauce on the chicken is so delicious and perfect amount of spice! Comes with fresh veggies! OXTAIL: damn this is my favorite! Huge serving and the oxtail was cooked perfectly! Price rating: 7/10, the price matches all the deliciousness! Not bad for all the goodness. I will be back here to try their Ackee! But get the oxtail if you can! So delicious!

    Jaleesa B.

    One of my favorite Jamaican restaurants in NY their breakfast is soooo good ! I highly suggest going early so you can beat the crowd. Also they have a sit down restaurant part seems nice I never been just always do take out. Love it here

    Fish fritters
    Notoya S.

    Heard a lot about Thai place but never got the chance to visit because am not in the BX often; I happened to be about ten minutes away from the restaurant and made it my business to check them out; COVID measures are in place, hand sanitizers are available as you walk in and masks are require for entry . I got the fish fritters, dumpling and a drink. The fish fritters are amazing, soft, fresh with a nice kick of peppers . I wasn't impressed with the dumplings but they were good. I got a natural beet, ginger & sea moss drink that was ok.

    Callaloo with salt fish
    Monique M.

    If you've read many of my recent reviews, you'll see that I'm new to the Bronx area. Never heard of this establishment until my boyfriend recommended it. At the time he first mentioned it, it was called Dumpling Shop. One weekday morning, we decided to run in for breakfast. To our surprise, the name had been changed to "The Dumpling Cove". Its a very bright, modern, and beautiful establishment. I believe we went in at about 7am and even then, the line was growing. Service is quick, easy, and courteous. The main thing I loved about this place was THE MENU. Not only is it brightly lit, displayed appropriately with pricing, but the actually sell value meals. At a typical Jamaican restaurant, they might nickle-and-dime you for items that would otherwise, make a complete meal. Not at Dumpling Cove, you get a full value meal for a decent price - its called the "dumpling combo". The menu features a wide selection of Jamaican favorites (breakfast, lunch, and supper) and they had everything available for purchase. When we got to the register, I opted to go with the Callaloo and saltfish meal (Yes, I said a meal). My boyfriend got the ackee and sailfish. With the meal, you are offered a choice of fried or boiled dumplings; many shops I've been to before typically charge you extra for such items. If that wasn't offered, I would've protested that their name be changed lol. I also purchased some saltfish fritters on the side. I absolutely loved my callaloo and sailfish. It tasted as if I back home in Jamaica; The fish was fresh and cooked well, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. My only complaint was the excess amount of oil. By the time I got to work (15mins away), oil had leaked out of the brown bag and into the plastic bag. There was oil everywhere and my hands smelled like fish. It would've been nice if they could prevent that some way or drain the food when portioning out for the customer. I did not like the saltifish fritters, they were spicy and contained too much curry seasoning. My boyfriend loved his meal however, he had the same excess oil. Cons - only con was the lack of parking. It gets packed in this place and parking is slim to none. Be mindful of double parking as well, may be best to have a partner tag along. Otherwise, I will be returning and recommending to others.

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    9 years ago

    Unpleasant service. I felt like I was bothering them. Stew peas was average. Dumpling was good. Again, horrible service.

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    12 years ago

    Best fish and dumpling ever. This best place to eat do not go to negril village its horrible

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    good food great fish yum !!!!!!

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    Only their porridges (which probably have milk) and their sides will be vegan/vegetarian. You're probably better off going to a spot that caters vegan diners also. There's plenty of West Indian restaurants like that, like Feroza's Roti where you can… 

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    Caribbean Soul Food Delight - Colossal stuffed shrimp with sides of cabbage and Mac and cheese.

    Caribbean Soul Food Delight

    4.0(24 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    When I tell you that the food I ate here made my entire week, what I'm trying to say is that the…read morecatfish and cornbread are the most pure soul food I've had. We ate in the brewery behind the restaurant (there's a cool service window to the back kitchen behind the bar!), and I could not possibly have expected the meal we enjoyed. As I mentioned, the catfish sandwich was lovely, soft fish encased in a light frying batter that was just deliciously spiced. The cornbread is absolutely not to be missed, it is thick and moist. The servings are generous and you will feel fulfilled at the end of your meal. My wife had the honey BBQ wings, and when you get the option, have these baked, not fried. I'm sure the fried wings are lovely, but the baked is cooked so tenderly that the meat was just falling off the bone into the sweet sauce below (which you should dip your cornbread in). Don't forget to ask for some house secret sauce for your food. I'm fairly certain you could put it on anything and it will become even more irresistible than it seems when you first smell the aromas wafting up from your dish. I have two regrets. I didn't take any pictures of my food, and I don't have a second stomach. Get yourself here as soon as you can, bring an empty stomach and an open heart. The staff is so kind and the owner is a joy of a woman that serves up her smile and kindness as much as she serves up a filling meal. I will be making sure to get back here soon so I can explore the menu more.

    Family member brought in takeout from here. It was supposed to be a treat. TBH hands down some of…read morethe worst food I've ever (barely) eaten. Most of my oxtails were inedible; so tough a fork couldn't penetrate and neither could my teeth. Rice was mush; yet at the same time loaded with crunchy, uncooked grains. A lot of money wasted. Macaroni was mush too, with clumps of unmelted cheese. Greens were edible, but not the best greens I've ever had. I know any restaurant can have a bad day, but this was so bad I would not even think of giving it a second chance.

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    Rice And Peas And Tings

    Rice And Peas And Tings

    4.1(7 reviews)
    6.2 miConcourse Village

    You ever walk into a Jamaican food establishment and be greeted with a smile? Me neither! So that…read moreinstantly makes this place an anomaly. Rice & Peas & Tings is located toward the rear of the Bronx Terminal Market food court. I wound up here early on a Sunday morning and decided to give them a try. After the warm greeting, I asked if it was too early for stew chicken and was told 'Course not'. I was given a hearty serving of food, with EXTRA GRAVY like I requested. I could have fallen in love right there. I grabbed one of the many available tables, near the Christmas tree, so I could look wistfully out, onto...the highway. While the plate was plentiful, the chicken I received was small boney pieces. If you look, you can see the chicken back in my picture. This is not exactly a complaint (bones are for chewing), but I would have liked to have more actual meat. The chicken itself was also slightly sweeter than my preference, but still very good. Honestly they had me at the extra gravy and could probably do no wrong. The rice and veg were both well cooked and I have no complaints on either. I will definitely return and try different things from the menu (looking at you oxtail).

    Having arrived earlier than expected to The Bronx Terminal Market and not looking to eat, as I was…read morehere for a YEE (Yelp Elite Event), I killed some time by walking around the small food court. Saw a large sign boasting, Rice & Peas & Tings, so I strolled over. Behind the counter was this cordial young gentleman who I had a lengthy conversation with. In a part of our conversation he informed me that they recently opened in the Terminal in 2024 and they are eagerly looking forward to sharing their food with the masses. For the undecided, samples are offered to help in any decision making. I didn't accept his offer of samplings, but what better way to entice someone. If you're looking for 'authentic Jamaican food like your Mama and Grandma used to make...', as they quote, stop by Rice & Peas & Tings.

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    Rice And Peas And Tings - The Restaurant

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    Fish N' Ting - Large oxtail

    Fish N' Ting

    4.0(355 reviews)
    0.8 miEastchester
    $$

    Is a no brainer in regards to flavor. I will say I have a basis to the locations tho. I'm a…read moreprecovid frequent dinner and take out was never really my problem thing when I frequented here because it had a certain ambiance with the service when ever I dinned in there that brought me back over and over with different people to experience. So I was so very disappointed when after Covid they continued with the only pick up service. The food quality is enough to continue yes but the vibe dining in and at the bar I truly miss. My daughters fell in love with this place because every time we walked into that dinning room there was a particular servers who KNEW US. They knew us enough to know my daughters had a favorite table (the 1st we sat at dinning there). They know us to know that my daughters had special distinction drink mocktails (one of the reasons the fell in love wit this place) that they could order even when it was no longer in the menu. This was one of those places we frequented....even if they couldn't get their special table or waiter, the quality never disappointed. During Covid we order delivery regularly because we didn't realize how much this spot because our Caribbean food must have. I can't say we ever really had tried a different meal from over favorable ones that made us say this is one thing they don't get right to us. And the rum punches and Bob Marley drinks they served during their dinning days is what got me to the pin t I had to start stopping in this joint just to have a drink and appetizers. This really used to be by spot back when they had dine in services. Over the years it's in our delivery/pickup Bronx favorite list unfortunately. I say unfortunately because now that we are back at full operational living. I har to slash the delivery/pickup weekly rituals to only situations of desperation not necessity. So this spot has only become a craving order delivery/pickup order spot. Not a I got some/gonna make some time to go enjoy a drink and some Caribbean food spot destination. Which this was my #1 default choice before Covid as I said this used to be my spot. I would take my daughters here damn there biweekly if not be there weekly myself on dates and when hanging out . Cause they people there were serious enough about customer service they would acknowledge knowing who you are and treat you as such. Hence again why my daughters loved this place as kids. *Looks right and left* a yoo when yall opening the dinning in area again cause it's been log enough now...FIX IT! lol

    Don't drive too fast down Boston Rd because you might miss this small but mighty little Jamaican…read morerestaurant. I remember when Fish N' Ting first opened several years ago and I'm pleased to know that this family run establishment is still kicking. I would put it in my top five list for Jamaican restaurants in the city. The menu is wide and varying and accommodating of different diets. If you love jerk chicken, you need to try it here! The jerk chicken lovers in my life can't get enough. My recommended dishes are the whiting (fried) with rice and peas, rasta pasta and now the lobster (which I didn't know they had). The seafood is made to order, fresh and super tasty. I never thought sweet chili and lobster would be a good combo but it totally rocks! It was truly delectable. My only issue is that they charge for gravy if the dish isn't saucy (as if) lol but I get it!

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    Fish N' Ting - Very dirty spot

    Very dirty spot

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    Fish N' Ting - Fish N Ting! Checking them out for the first time

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    Fish N Ting! Checking them out for the first time

    AfroSpice BisTro - Chicken Suya (~$15)

    AfroSpice BisTro

    3.3(4 reviews)
    4.4 miClason Point

    Recently came here today the Ghana World Cup game. The space itself is nice -- not a huge…read morerestaurant but very cute. During the game, the restaurant got extremely crowded which made our experience not great. We waited over an hour for food and drinks. The kitchen was definitely overwhelmed. The food itself was good. This was my first time having Ghanaian food. I enjoyed the jollof and chicken but be warned it is very spicy!

    Ordered: Malt (~$4)…read moreMango Juice (~$5) Chicken Suya (~$15) Street Waakye (~$25): rice & beans served with gari, spaghetti, tomato stew and black sauce (shito); fried fish and goat stew Jollof Queen (~$25): spicy, well-seasoned tomato stew rice served with salad, sweet plantains, and chicken Aya's take: I'm a big fan of African cuisine and this was my first time at a sit-down Ghanian restaurant! They have a DJ so if you're looking to vibe while enjoying Ghanian food, this could be the spot. It was my first time trying Malt and the best way I can describe it is it tastes like molasses, slightly bitter, slightly yeasty but very mild overall. We started off with the Chicken Suya which was a bit dry and chewy but the suya seasoning made all the difference. It tastes like a blend of chili powder, ginger, garlic, onion powder, paprika, etc. It was a fine starter but definitely skippable. For entrees, we got the Street Waakye and Jollof Queen. I've had waakye (pronounced waa-che) before but this was pretty dry. The spaghetti was light and I actually liked that they used thinner noodles rather than the regular spaghetti. This dish comes with fried fish which was light, flaky, and moist. The real winner was the goat stew. I'm salivating just thinking about it! You get the essence of tomato, the tenderness and slight gamey flavor from the goat, and the thick and luscious sauce that was an explosion of flavors. I even dipped the boiled egg into the sauce which was unbelievably satisfying. The jollof rice from the Jollof Queen was cooked way better than the waakye. It was moist, well-seasoned, and didn't really need anything added to be good. I loved the sweet plantains and the chicken was also well-prepared. Considering how much jollof rice there was and that it was ~$25, they could've given more than 2 pieces of chicken. Overall, it was a pretty good meal! When the bill came, I saw there was an automatic 18% gratuity added which is totally fine considering we were a party of 7. However, they then pointed out that this wasn't tip and was a fee for "the table". I eat out a lot and never in my life have I heard of this. We ended up adding another 10% on top of that. They also charge a 3% credit card fee. I don't agree with them trying to squeeze out more money from customers who are already coming and spending money; this is definitely not the norm anywhere else I've been. Not too many restaurants in NYC serving Ghanaian cuisine but you'll enjoy some traditional dishes here.

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    AfroSpice BisTro - Mango Juice (~$5)

    Mango Juice (~$5)

    AfroSpice BisTro - Jollof Queen (~$25)

    Jollof Queen (~$25)

    AfroSpice BisTro - Malt (~$4)

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    Malt (~$4)

    The Dumplin Cove - cafes - Updated September 2026

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