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| - I have been meaning to try Taste of Jamaica for a while, tried last week but they were close to closing and wouldn't make any shrimp. Since the power was out at home, I figured I would give it a try.
Located in a strip of stores at the intersection of Mayfield and Richmond Roads, TOJ is a clean little shop with a bit of the island feel. Casual with reggae music playing it could be a cool place to hang. You come in and order at the counter at the back, the menu is up on video screens. I was a bit surprised when I asked about the Jerk Shrimp and was told that they don't make it. I ended up ordering the Curry Shrimp with the rice and beans and a side of cabbage. I also asked about a cup of water and was told that they don't have any cups.
After about a 15 minute wait, the food came up, you have to pick it up at the counter and it is packed in styrofoam to go, even if you are eating in. For $13 I got 10 good sized shrimp, a large portion of rice and cabbage. The food I got was good and well prepared, but while the flavors were nice, there was a lack of sizzle. I love the food at Bratenhal Kitchen and found that TOJ just didn't have the same kind of flavors. It was good, but not great.
My opinion of Taste of Jamaica is that it is a nice place with decent food, but if I want Jamaican food I have a better option which is a bit further, but I am willing to take the extra time for more flavor.
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