Restaurants

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