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| - There's nothing like homestyle Jamaican cooking! I don't think there's a lot of Caribbean food places in town, so it was cool seeing this place in a shopping center near my house while doing errands. The service was more on the slow side, but I think that the wait was worth it. The people working here were really friendly, too!
The interior was a little dated. There are tables and booths, but it didn't really have a set layout. When I arrived there was no music playing, the TV wasn't on, and the patrons dining in were super quiet. The silence was a little unbearable and kinda made the experience a little more awkward (especially with people lining up behind me). Thankfully, a younger gentleman, who I'm assuming worked there too, turned on the TV so that the room wasn't filled with the uncomfortable silence and the steady hum of the refrigerators.
I ordered the the small size jerk chicken and a side order of plantains.
The jerk chicken was pretty great! From what I remember, if you don't cook jerk chicken the correct way it gets rubbery and hard -- borderline inedible.
The jerk chicken here was tender and juicy, with a nice chew to it. The seasoning had the perfect spicy kick, which was enough to make me sweat a little. (Keep in mind that my tolerance for spice is a little lower than everyone else's, but that's what makes Caribbean food desirable -- the spices!)
The rice and peas (beans) is the best thing to go with the jerk chicken. It also had a good Caribbean spice to it, so it will really give you a mouthful of unique flavors if eaten with the chicken. Yummy!
The plantains weren't like the plantains I'm usually used to eating. These were more like long, slender slices of ripe plantain fried to golden brown perfection. They had the perfect texture and they're on point with the sweet, caramelized homemade flavor.
I didn't really like the beef patties here. I think there are other better tasting ones out there but until I find a good place in Vegas, this place will have to suffice.
The food here definitely has a personality of its own. If you're a spice fanatic and are down to taste the flavors of Jamaica, then give this place a try!
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