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The site that used to be called Mr Jerk has changed name and management, but its still as Caribbean as calypso music. The sound system plays Lovers Rock; the cooler cabinet is stocked with Supermalt, Old Jamaica Ginger Beer and Authentic Zion Roots Drink; a cluster of people hang around the entrance waiting for their takeaways. The menu is near-identical to the adjacent Original Mr Jerk , and theres not that much to choose between the two, though Jerk City is brisker, with orders taken and paid for at the counter. Dont over-order: on our many visits weve never managed to finish our medium portions, so we wonder who orders large Mike Tyson? And its a shame to waste food when its as good as the curried mutton, with complex flavours and unctuous textures that would be the pride of any Trinidadian Indian; the soft roti is also the real thing. The saltfish and ackee should also nice-em-up, but is so rich that the accompanying rice n peas (long-grain rice stained auburn with red kidney beans) seems like welcome relief. Soursop juice (resembling a thick milkshake) makes a refreshing accompaniment, but is also so intense that it might play havoc with your cholesterol level. Babies and children welcome: high chairs; nappy-changing facilities. Takeaway service.Map 17 B3.
Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
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I took my two sons for their first sampling of Jamaican food yesterday and they fell in love with the food, the cream sodas and the atmosphere. The jerk chicken wings were a great appetizer - we each got one full wing to sample. The sauce was tangy and spicy but was thicker than I remember eating in Jamaica (over 15 years ago!). The chicken roti was filled with thick pieces of white meat and the roti was soft. The curried mutton with rice n' peas was delicious although it could have been spicier and with a little more salt. The mutton was tender as it should be and the rice was perfect. All dishes come with a small salad of shredded lettuce, cucumber and tomato which helped balance the spicy taste. I washed it down with a delicious ginger beer. For 22GBP it was a great deal and all of us walked out full, without being overstuffed. It had been years since I had Jamaican food and the wait was worth it.
Arrived after lunch and had time to sit down and wait for my takeout order, soup. Restaurant seems a little dark and could do with brighter colour scheme. Service was the best ever and came after 5 mins. Thought i would check soup for meat (mutton) as last time there was not even a bone in sight. Got back to work and unwrapped ..... Chicken Soup! Ate it same way but will advise them of their mistake on my NEXT VISIT when i go to get my lunch again. The last time there was no meat at all!!!! Have learned to accept the service but make a point of expressing thoughts if i feel things are not right. See you soon.