(3.5/5)
After seeing the high ratings for this place I decided to try it with my friend on a Saturday evening. I haven't had west Indian type food in a while so I was looking forward to try it. Overall the food was good and had a nice mix of seasoning on the meats. The portion sizes were relatively large so come hungry.
The context:
The restaurant is small and can seat about 12 people, but seems more like a takeout place. The food is served in styrofoam containers with plastic cutlery.
It was very busy when we arrived and stayed that way after we had finished eating. The cashier told me they are always busy so have a little patience while they prep your order. We were in queue and got our food within 10 minutes.
There were about 6 employees working in the tight space behind the counter/ food warmer. It was nice being able to see the cooks preparing your meal (kind of boosts your confidence that the food will be good).
The food:
Poutine with jerk chicken - crispy fries, smooth gravy and cheese topped off with a full leg jerk chicken. What is there not to like?
Jerk pork with rice and peas (beans) - the best thing about this was how tender the pork was (melt-in-your-mouth level of tenderness). The soft fatty pieces complimented nicely to the lean pieces. The rice and peas were a nice filler and the plantains had a nice sweetness.
Ox tail with rice and peas - I love ox tail but unfortunately it was on the dry side which was disappointing (seasoning was good). Everything else was cooked fine (rice, plantain, vegetables)
Summary:
A good choice for takeout if you are craving west indian food. The ox tail can be a hit or miss in terms of dryness.