I'd rate Wadadli four and a half stars. Jerk chicken here is elite. Well seasoned and smoked wonderfully. Tons of smokey and woody flavors coming through in the chicken. Chicken has a gorgeous smoke ring. Chicken was juicy too. I had a small plate which had around a quarter chicken alongside rice & peas, sautéed vegetables, and maduros. The sides weren't up to the standard of the chicken. The meal was $20 including tax and tip. There were five tables outside and I believe a couple spots to sit inside. read more

I've tried the jerk chicken twice - it is ok. The second time I ordered it they forgot to add the sauce I asked for. This was after waiting almost an hour to get it and was told it is what it is... it's only the grille. I tried the oxtail today- the gravy needed work. It was just was sooo watery. Like a broth. My rice was swimming in it. Maybe it came from the cabbage but I've had their cabbage before and didn't have this experience. Apparently I was supposed to get plantains, there were none in the container. So another bummer. The rice is decent. But so far I like the cabbage and the Mac and cheese only. read more

Update AMAZING and absurdly well priced catering menu. Have ordered multiple times for events and parties and people are blown away by the quality of the food. Cannot recommend highly enough read more

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The service was excellent, it had that distinct caribbean vibe and had what was quite literally the best jerk chicken I've had, leaving me with my mouth burning and my face sweating. 10/10 would eat again. read more

Classic Barrel grill jerk chicken with rice and peas and Mac and cheese. All tasty, my only issue was is was smoky out front. But after a meal you can go on a nice stroll to look at beautiful classic Brown Stones in the area. read more

My wife and I were walking home from lunch when we spotted a bunch of people enjoying food on the corner on Tompkins. Curious and a little greedy, we walked over to see what was up. People enjoying jerk was up! Figuring we'd take care of dinner now, we ordered the escovich red snapper and jerk chicken combo meal from a cheerful young woman at the desk. Friendly patrons offered us seats at their table and benches while we waited, and insisted we get the baked mac and cheese so we added that. It's outdoor seating mostly, with a few two tops and a picnic table. We wanted the escovich fish which refers to the pickled aromatics, usually spicy onions, carrots and peppers that accompany the fish. There were plenty of well seasoned, sautéed veggies, but barely a hint of the telltale tangy, vinegary counterpoint to the spicy fish. Different islands do it differently, so we just took note and probably won't order that there again. Otherwise the fish was very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The jerk chicken was tasty and well done. It wasn't the spiciest, and I found it to be more well smoked than well seasoned. They did give us jerk sauce for it, but it spilled on route. I think it would have given it the zesty kick I felt was missing. The Mac and cheese was LEGIT. It was rich, and heavy with a well seasoned roux and topped with a sharp cheddar cheese baked to toasted brown perfection. It reminds me favorably of my grandmother's recipe. We both agreed it was worth returning for. And we will! Affordable too! read more

The food was good, stopped by during an open street event and the service was solid, the place was packed but they were friendly throughout the crowd and heat of the day. I plan to revisit during regular operating hours read more

Wadadli - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have to say I've had way better jerk chicken. This was on the dry side. I asked for jerk sauce, but the chicken wasn't saucy at all. The macaroni and cheese was tasty, but the amount of cheese - sort of overwhelming, maybe an 80% cheese to 20% noodle ratio. As for the service, Sundays are apparently super busy, but the owner was seemingly dishonest when it came to the question of whether or not there was food left and who could be served. The process was to enter the restaurant, purchase food, take the receipt out to the area where the BBQ grills were set up under a tent, hand the ticket to a server, and receive food. Long story short, my friend and I were not allowed initially to make a purchase, yet many people behind us were - as he picked and chose who could be served. Eventually, my patience won out, and I was allowed to order after maybe an hour. And I was okay with that because I was hungry. But it should truly be first come first serve - and once we got close to the grills, we also realized there was plenty of chicken left, contrary to what we were told. read more

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The food is amazing! The service is phenomenal and the ambiance makes you feel like you are right at home. Please also check out the beautiful pictures of families across the African Diaspora that have inspired many of the dishes here. read more

Love this spot and highly recommend. Special thanks to the chefs and Brods for coming through in a pinch on a big catering order last month, the food was amazing and the portions are huge and so affordable. read more

Well, I was a lit!!! They are next to a bar, which was really popping on a Sunday. The food you order inside because they had the food inside. The weather was really gorgeous this Sunday. Anyways I ordered the rasta pasta, and mmmmm I don't like my rasta pasta curried or extra spicy. I know it's jerk, but they used the HOT, not MILD. I also ordered the jerk pork with the rasta pasta and BABY that pork was the softest and juiciest pork ever ONLY problem it was too damn spicy lol. I did ask for no jerk sauce he added it anyways. Definitely ask for the BBQ sauce. The food was a little cold and it was only 6pm. read more

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Great place to get some food, I love the atmosphere and food, I highly recommend!!! The staff are kind and knowledgeable. I will definitely try to come back again!!! read more

Very juicy, smoky, wonderfully seasoned jerk chicken. The garlic sauce is out of sight. Perfectly paired with the homemade sorrel or ginger beer. People were so nice and attentive and it's definitely a summer must. A little spot exuding Caribbean charm. Also, the price is great for the amount of food you get. We will be coming back! read more

Wadadli - Jerk chicken Lunch! - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

To start the pork is super scrumptious and I'd highly recommend getting the sauce of your choice as a side (if that's doable. Definitely needs to be if it's not). Now the downhill. Chicken was dry as others have said which is a shame because it has really good flavors especially with that jerk sauce The rice is super bland which would explain why their trash had several almost full containers of it tossed out. You really just eat the amount of rice you need for the protein. The sweet plantain was not ready (the flavor was between a green and yellow plantain but definitely more platano than maduro). The Mac was meh. Over cooked, mushy, with only the mild jerk flavor being the saving grace (the hard cheese skin (unmelted cheese) was truly unnecessary). Overall it's filling and affordable so definitely grab something to eat if you're very close by. The ordering system is quite nice if you're around for a drink at the adjoining business and get a hankering for some smoked meat. They place the order quickly and are helpful explaining anything you may be questioning. Once you pick up you're food outside you can sit, sip and pig out :) read more

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Decent spot for Carribean food in a time when original great Carribean food spots are fading away. I've tried several dishes at Wadadli over the years. Aside from the chicken and rice and peas which are decent, I do have a soft spot for their Jerk Macaroni and cheese. I'll normally stop by just to grab only that for sometimes no reason at all. Like yesterday for instance. They even expanded from the street and took up a small shop space. Definitely a great spot for consistent Caribbean food offerings. I'd say it's healthier than other offerings in this cuisines genre. This may take away from the experience, as other places tend to be not as health conscience. read more

Wadadli - Jerk Macaroni and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A must stop when I'm in Brooklyn. Wadadli has been a favorite for many years. The food is delicious, the service immaculate and the vibe is always 10/10. If you love jerk chicken/salmon/shrimp, enjoy a great atmosphere, do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

Brods, the chef, makes a killer jerk chicken (plus grilled cabbage and sweet plantain). Get it with the jerk sauce. Thank me later.

Ava was dope! Explained the options and showed us the lounge we could eat at. Would come back!

Great food and service. Been eating here for years best jerk chicken around and always have positive vibes and playing the best tunes

Really flavorful/tender jerk pork. The rice and plantain are also really tasty. Would highly recommend.

The food been slapping since day one never miss I come here every other day the jerk chicken and pork

Favorite neighborhood spot for jerk chicken! it's always fresh, yummy and the workers here are great. Also great portions for the price.

Walking to meet friends for lunch elsewhere, I could smell the chicken from a block away and that was when some would me going home for dinner. The people here are so nice. Dealing with long lines, folks outside in this heat hangry, drinking (they are next to Bedvyne Brew) and they are calmly cooking jerk chicken, shrimp and salmon on a giant grill, serving it all up. They had quite a few sides as well, but I just wanted the chicken. The prices were on par with other shops throughout Brooklyn. I reheated the pieces and it was pretty tasty. Not as spicy as I usually get but definitely worth taking home for dinner. read more

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Always a Vibe! Great food and even better customer service. A community staple. If you know, You know.

I love the service and the ambiance. The food is amazing! Best Jerk spot in Bedstuy

Best Jerk Spot in Brooklyn! 10/10 will be coming back very often. Food is fresh and music is always great

This place is a hidden gem. The food has authentic flavor, the energy of the staff is always positive and the food is beyond delicious. There are many so so restaurants but this place is one of those places that are extra special and above and beyond in quality, vibe and execution. 10/10 I eat here 2-3 x a month and my 6 year old son also loves it. Highly recommended! read more

I've been a regular of Wadadli since they were just a grill stand outside serving delicious authentic Caribbean, even through the cold winter months. Since moving into their cute little spot adjacent Bed Vyne pub I feel the quality has gotten even better. I can't get enough of that salmon with the hot pepper sauce! I'm confident their other dishes are great but I just can't resist the salmon. The owner is a cool dude, always friendly with the customers. Great member of the burgeoning Tompkins Ave read more

Tried this spot recently and was able to chow down in a nearby park to get its full effect . Long story short , this is about average in taste . Chicken was towing that line on being dried out. The rice and peas wasn't the traditional type that's made with coconut milk. Although it was good on its own, the lack of coconut milk created a less soft rice and thus a further dry-er and less savory eating experience . To top it off the older lady was very succinct and not too friendly in her service . It's a one and done for me . read more

I was hungry I wanted something good to eat I happened to see the spot and I got jerk chicken the chicken was excellent well seasoned and moist that was three weeks ago I was craving for jerk chicken June 26th and it was not the owner cooking it was someone else and I did not enjoy that chicken at all it was dry so I say this to you owner I know you need help but if they're not cooking it the way you're cooking it my advice to you is to do it yourself Jerk Chicken. I really enjoyed your chicken I come from east ny for it. If the owner cooked it I would have given him 5 stars read more

The service from the owner is disgusting. Came here 6/9/24. My friend and I went inside to place an order we were advised that they ran out of food and if we could wait 15 minutes to see about more food coming out. There was no clarity or system on how to order food. We waited on line then was told we need a ticket and to go inside to place our order. While waiting outside 20 min later I approached the owner to inquire if there is more food. He advised there is only pork left. Which was not true. My friend and I saw 2 big grills full with chicken. While we were waiting we also saw people who were after us with a ticket. I went inside to inquire about this with the woman at the counter and she advised the owner told her who she should service. I witnessed the owner telling people there's no more food when there was plenty of food to sell. I will never come back here with this kind of selective service!!! read more

Wadadli Jerk is a delightful spot with authentic Caribbean flavors. Cooked outdoor, over open flames, the jerk has a perfect balance of spice and smoky flavors. Add a tropical beverage or tropical soda to complete the taste of paradise. read more

on my momma this shit SLAPS. slaps so hard i was removed to woodhull. bring my son jimothey mahiney here sometimes for the backyard bbq... great way to get some food in the stomach before a night of drinking (he's 16 btw...)i get litty. the pork is great. WADADLI forever! if you dont like this place go wadadli yourself! read more

The jerk chicken is so so good here! And the rice and salad that comes along with it, as others have said, is a good balance. Food is made fresh to order, the line moves quickly, and for what you get, the prices are right. Oh! It's also the perfect meal to pair with the beer that you can snag from Bed Vyne. read more

Wadadli - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

OMG I've been in Brooklyn all these years and I'm just finding out a about this spot from the Tompkins Block Party. I have never, ever had Jerk chicken taste this good and the Mac and cheese. LORD HAVE MERCY. Don't waste your time or you money going anywhere else. If you like Jerk. THIS IS IT!!!!' read more

I don't get the hype! the rice is always super bland no flavor at all! when I got my jerk chicken it mostly had bones in it. I was expecting to eat a flavorful jerk chicken dinner and I got exactly the opposite. Three stars for the customer service. read more

The best spot for jerk in BK. I enjoyed their food several times alongside drinks from bed-vyne before hiring them to cater a party. Everything was as great as if it just came off the grill at the bar. The owner, Brods, is a great guy. My favorite from the pop up is the jerk pork because it's amazing and you don't have to pick around chopped bones (standard with jerk chicken anywhere). The catering menu has wings though, and I want to eat them every day. My wife's favorite is the shrimp but everything is awesome. Be careful with the pepper sauce! read more

This place is INCREDIBLE! I'm mad I know about it because I'm about to gain 50 pounds from eating their food! Seriously the best jerk chicken I have ever had and their Mac and cheese is so rich and delicious (broiled in individual servings so it is nice and cheesey gooey crunchy at the sides). I can't wait to try their breakfast options! read more

The service here is amazing! My friends and I were staying in Brooklyn for the weekend. One day on our way to Target we passed Wadadli and it smelled amazing! The next day we were so pressed to go and try the food. So, a little bit before noon we walked to the corner where it was located. We all wanted chicken, but it was not going to be ready for another 20 minutes. The chef gave us his number to preorder our meals and walked around Bed-Stuy. We came back 20 minutes later and he recognized us! And boy was it worth the wait! I ordered jerk chicken and it came with plantains, salad and rice & peas. Next time I'm in Brooklyn I will definitely be back at Wadadli. read more

Wadadli - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My fav jerk spot. Owner is super cool. Chicken is always on point. The rice and peas really is my favorite. I go with the salmon and it's just as good. My go to at least a few times a month. read more