Jerk City

I have eaten here a couple of times and I must say I have been slightly disappointed. The stewed Chicken was surprisingly bland and the rest of the fare was decent at best. I am British caribbean and as I am growing old as gracefully as possible I find myself yearning my comfort foods that I ate and loved as a child in south London. Oxtailsoup/stew, Cows foot soup, Stewed chicken rice and peas, Escoveitch fish, tripe, Souse,Steamed fish, Pigstail and red pea stew with boiled dumplings yams dashins fish soup etc etc. I know how caribbean food should taste and unfortunately Jerk city falls just short although the staff were very attentive and service was rapid which is a revelation to me cos caribbean and rapid do not usually go together. Go to this place if you want to go caribbean but for those of you true Caribbeans who would like to take your parents I would advise you not to.
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fifth quarter food man
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Thursday, September 11, 2008

Just had my lunch at Jerk City - food is excellent and service with a smile. This is my 6th time there and every time I go I bring someone new from the office with me. Today it was my greek friend he throughly enjoyed.
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Eloris Douglas
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Waited 20mins for my Curry Mutton with rice & pea takeaway but it is all worth it! The mutton is very tender and the sauce goes with the slightly sweet rice extremely well. It cost £7 for the medium curry which is reasonibly priced giving the serving portion.

I am also impressed with the gentleman manning the cashier, he was so friendly and calm when he's taking orders from the phone, orders from the queue, questions from other staff all at the same time. Good service from him.

Don’t get put off by the long queue and waiting time, just don’t go there when you are in a hurry – Remember: It is not a fast food joint.
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Vie
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Thursday, July 31, 2008

If my mum were still alive, this is where I'd take her rather than cook myself. She would love it as much as I do. Whenever I don't have time to cook authentic Caribbean meal, I head for Jerk City - just like mamma used to make it. Thank you Jerk City.
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Jennifer
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Friday, May 16, 2008

We have just come back from Jerk City and I have to say it was brilliant!

The portions were Huge. The staff were friendly and it had a really nice vibe.Will definately being going back some time soon.
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Aysha Marshall
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, March 14, 2008

The most memorable lunchtime hangover cure I've ever discovered - seriously good when you don't know quite what you fancy but know you need a big portion!!!
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 20, 2008

After reading excellent reviews on this establishment I looked forward to visiting Jerk City. I travelled down from Birmingham with my wife to visit our son over the weekend. Although Saturday night was very busy a table was soon found for four. The atmosphere was electric and the Boss very helpful. Unfortunately the food was not very pleasant at all.We ordered a fish starter which was very rubbery and dissapointing. The over cooked jerk chicken was quite frankly disgusting.

The rice with beans was just a sticky lump although the salad served was nice and fresh. One of our party ordered vegtable curry + rice which was quite unmemorable. On leaving the boss asked me what I thought of the meal and I told him I was very dissapointed. However he did say that if we came back soon he would see us OK. I think he probably would make sure we had a nice meal if we returned but somehow I dont think we shall.
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Richard
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Food 1 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 2
Tuesday, January 15, 2008

I cannot comment on food as we simply were refused a chance to try that. How come?

Well, tempted by the enthusiastic review in TimeOut I wanted to book a table for a Saturday night. I called early on Friday and was told that no bookings would be accepted. But, according to the guy I was speaking to, finding a table would not be a problem. I pointed that Saturday, 8pm may be quite a busy time and that a party of 8 of us would be coming, but the guy insisted that we should not expect more than 10 minutes wait and once again, refused to make a proper reservation. Next day, we arrived at 8 sharp and the inevitable happened - all tables were full and, when asked, the manager shrugged and said something about 20+ people being ahead of us and "us not getting a table quickly, if any". I understand their policies about not taking bookings, but knowing that they have something like 5 tables for eating in the whole shop, the guy should not have risked ruining our evening, especially that, as I turns out, he knew about the other big party coming all along. Not professional and quite unfriendly, in my view.

NB As I cannot comment on food and value for money but still have to give some scores to it, I gave average (5) scores for both.
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Chris
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Food 5 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 5
Monday, January 14, 2008

Have been to Jerk City many times ( formally Mr Jerk) and its lovely, great value for money and the portions are a good size. The resturant is very small, in fact its more like a cafe but its a little gem in the west end so I hop it never changes.

However take care when reading the reviews on this site, its confusing because there is Mr Jerk and Jerk City situated almost next to one another. Those of us who have been eating at the resturants from day one know the story but "Jerk City " is the cafe style resturant , quite a bit cheeper and has no bar whilst" Mr Jerk " is situated on the corner and is the one with the bar and slightly higher price menu as its more of a resturant/bar venu. Thats the one that does the cocktails.

As a foot note as far as I can remember you are allowed to bring your own wine to Jerk City in the evenings ( you may have to pay corkage) if your eating in .

Just thought the above might help you.

Re Jerk City I give it 10/10 for everything beats many other eat in caribbean resturants and is half the price !
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jac
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, October 31, 2007

i love Jerk City... their chicken roti is soooo gooood!!! i am taking my mum there next week :D my belly's rumbling already!! mmmm....x
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Lu
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, October 31, 2007