• Jerk City

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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.

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  1. Posted by Sharon Harris (registered user) on 18 Mar 2008 15:48

    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.

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  • Details

  • 189 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 8ZD
  • Tel: 020 7287 2878
  • www.jerkcity.co.uk
  • Category: Caribbean
  • Travel: Tottenham Court Road tube
  • Times: Meals served 10am-10.30pm Mon-Wed; 10am-11pm Thur-Sat; noon-8pm Sun
  • Price: Main courses £6-£8.50
  • Credit cards: MC, V
  • Services:
    • Child facilities: Babies and children welcome: high chairs; nappy-changing facilities
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