Restaurants

Mr Jerk on Wardour Street used to be the place for good Caribbean food in central London. Although it was small, cramped and uncomfortable, no one really minded because the food was so good. In late 2006, a split between the original business partners saw two Mr Jerks appear: Jerk City on the old site, and Original Mr Jerk right next door. The latter is a spacious new restaurant with a good atmosphere and great food thats still affordable. In the front, theres a decent-sized bar area thats ideal for chilling out with a cocktail. The separate dining area is comfortable, with room for about 20 people. The menu is much as before; perhaps the portions are a little smaller (once enormous, they now rate as big), but theyre still tasty. The signature dish jerk chicken with rice and peas and steamed vegetables was good; the chicken spot-on, though the vegetables could have been prepared with more attention. Theres a definite buzz around the place; improvements in the friendliness and smoothness of staff will impress old customers and should attract many new ones.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008