Jerk City

I've never written a review before but had to as I've just had lunch at Jerk City and it ROCKS - BBQ chicken rice and peas... so much food, so much taste and flavour.

The sauce is authentic, the chicken good quality and succulent.

I was served within 10mins, and with a drink, came in at under a tenner.

I would eat here every lunchtime but not sure i'd get through the afternoon sitting infront of my screen without falling asleep!
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Jon
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Just to clarify Jerk City and Mr. Jerks are two different establishments. I've tried both and I personally prefer Jerk city (the smaller of the two). I wasn't too impressed with Mr. Jerks, found their food a little bland, leaving me feeling I could have done better myself. Jerk City on the other hand, I love. It's somewhere where 9/10 times I can guarantee getting a good meal. The service is quick and uncharacteristically friendly for a Carribean restaurant. If my girlfriends and I are looking for a good hit of home cooking after a long day at work or a good shopping trip or just in general, we know where to go. Although it is a little small, I think that just adds to the cosy atmosphere. As i said I love it!!!
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Pia
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, January 06, 2009

I had lunch at Mr Jerk's recently and thought it was awful. It was a bit like school dinners. The restaurant was very small, dark and dingy with long tables with everyone crammed into a small space. The menu on the table looked like it had been chewed and had seen better days, there were bits of pages missing and it was very dog earred, there was also food stains on the menu, which for a first impression before you even order the food isnt great. I choose Pineapple Jerk Chicken and it was terrible. The banana didnt even taste of banana, it was absolutely tasteless. The dumpling was hard and hadnt been cooked properly. The Potatoes were bland and tasteless.

I certainly wont be returning as I thought it was rubbish and there are many better restaurants to eat at in London.
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Amanda
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, December 30, 2008

SLIGHT EXAGGERATION is how i would sum up the last comment.

I have dined at MR JERK, aka Jerk City on numerous occasions, they have a take away service and next door is a dine in service with a calm atmosphere.

They are one of the best caribbean restaurants around and when I can be bothered I actually drive the 4miles from my house just to get a take away for the family.

I could not believe how quick the food arrived, once we had placed our order.

The plates were big enough for a large man and the waiter was very polite.

I am even considering orgainising my 25th birthday party here....
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Natalie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

I have been to Jerk City twice, and I will never go back again. The first time I went was to order a take away and the food was ok, but not of restaraunt quality. The second time I actually sat down - had to wait 20 minutes just to get a seat even though we were constantly assured it would only be another "5 minutes". Then when we sat down and ordered we had to wait 40 minutes just to get our food - even though people who came after us got their food before us. This left us wondering - we are the only non-black people in the restaraunt - does this have something to do with it? The service was a BIG LET DOWN to say the least and we werent treated as though we important customers.

The food wasnt exactly great either - the carribean people next to us were complaining because the food wasnt authentic enough - when we got our plates I reaslied why.

The rice and peas was lumpy in parts and practically dried up in other parts - it had quite clearly been made hours in advanced and constantly re-heated. The mutton was tough and rubbery, the jerk chicken had a monotonous flavour and the yam was really tough and covered in gravy so as to diguise its flavourlessness.

In short - we had a really bad experience would never go back again - as would half the people in the room that night.
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Mariam
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Monday, September 15, 2008

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