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| - Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro recently opened around the corner from my house and Caribbean food has always been one of my favourite cuisines, so I definitely had to try the food to see if it was authentic. I grew up around a lot of Jamaicans and have frequented most of the Caribbean restaurant/take out places around the city, so I think I have a fair understanding of what good Caribbean food should taste like.
Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro imo is a hidden gem in Scarborough. I ordered the jerk chicken quarter leg meal ($7.95 plus tax) which came with rice and peas covered in oxtail gravy, vegetables (carrots, cabbage, broccoli) and two pieces of fried plantain. It's reasonably priced for the portions you are receiving and most places charge extra for fried plantain. The rice and peas were moist but not too moist and the jerk chicken was really good, inside the meat was moist and juicy and the outside had the right amount of seasoning with a nice little heat kick that didn't go overboard.
The menu is quite interesting as they do have some dishes that offer a modern twist on traditional Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken shawarma and jerk chicken poutine but the next time I go, I definitely want to try their oxtail.
If your looking for a traditional Caribbean meal or something with a modern twist, I definitely recommend Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro, the food is fresh, good, reasonably priced and the people are friendly.
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