
Family Vybz
Quick info
About Family Vybz
Family Vybz is a Caribbean restaurant on Pershore Rd in Birmingham, taking walk-ins rather than reservations. Jerk chicken is served on a bed of rice and peas with steamed veg, covered in bbq jerk sauce, while curry mutton and rice and peas is a recurring order. Stew chicken also features on the menu, and hard food comes with green bananas. Fried plantains are served alongside rice and peas, and festival dumplings are available as a side. Patties round out the counter offerings. Ackee, a vegan and vegetarian option, has previously appeared on the menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice and peas and portion sizes shrinking.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice and peas and portion sizes shrinking.
Customer Review Summary
Jerk chicken draws the most praise, described with a barrel grilled char and tangy sauce, served over rice and peas and often paired with a festival dumpling to mop up the plate. Curry mutton comes up repeatedly too, called melt in your mouth and generous in portion, alongside fried plantains and a mention of the sexy juice cocktail. One reviewer even credits the kitchen with rescuing a funeral catering emergency for eighty guests. But a recurring thread describes decline: dry stew chicken with little gravy, hard dumplings, a fish described as tasting like it was cooked the day before, and a vegan or vegetarian menu that's been stripped back, disappointing someone who'd relied on the ackee. One review reports undercooked chicken served raw and repeated ignored requests for boneless meat, a serious food safety complaint from a longtime customer who says they won't return. Another notes a large mutton portion barely filling a small container. Despite this, several still call delivery quick and say they'll order again.
Customer Review Summary
Jerk chicken draws the most praise, described with a barrel grilled char and tangy sauce, served over rice and peas and often paired with a festival dumpling to mop up the plate. Curry mutton comes up repeatedly too, called melt in your mouth and generous in portion, alongside fried plantains and a mention of the sexy juice cocktail. One reviewer even credits the kitchen with rescuing a funeral catering emergency for eighty guests. But a recurring thread describes decline: dry stew chicken with little gravy, hard dumplings, a fish described as tasting like it was cooked the day before, and a vegan or vegetarian menu that's been stripped back, disappointing someone who'd relied on the ackee. One review reports undercooked chicken served raw and repeated ignored requests for boneless meat, a serious food safety complaint from a longtime customer who says they won't return. Another notes a large mutton portion barely filling a small container. Despite this, several still call delivery quick and say they'll order again.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Family Vybz saved us from a disaster! The caterer for our grandad's funeral let us down last minute (I'm talking an hour before!) and we needed food to feed 80 people, and fast! The food was great quality and so tasty. Lots of people commented on how good it was (we had curry mutton and rice and peas). Not only were they able to help us at the drop of a hat, they were the nicest people. On such a challenging day, everyone showed my sister and I such genuine kindness, thank you to all at Family Vybz, we won't hesitate to order from you again.”
- Google user
“This place used to be the only place I could get good vegan/vegetarian Carribbean food delivered in Birmingham. Last time I ordered, the dumplings were rock hard and inedible but I let slide since the rest of the meal is always good. But since almost all the vegan/vegetarian food has been taken off the menu. I really loved their ackee especially so I'm super disappointed.”
- Google user
“I've been un decided about writing this review. Family vibe is a great takeaway. I've really bigup this place since it's been opened. Of late something has changed with the food, I invited my friend over for a family Vibe take out. Upon arrival at home. The first thing my friend said was this fish was cooked yesterday. And hard food should have two green banana's. I tasted his fish and it was not the just cooked taste you got . And my stew chicken were dry with little or next to no gravy. In truth the food were mostly salt than flavor. Come on family Vibes what's gone wrong?”
- Google user
“I had planned on heading the few miles into the City on a sunny Saturday leaving the house two police on horse back passed heading that direction informed me there was a massive protest going on! that was my first Saving Grace as I casually scrolled to the other end of Stirchley High Street (partaking in smoking a Jamaicanes.of joy happiness Green Cigar) I decided to finally pick Family Vibes for a Food review instantly regretting taking four years to do so..when you're food turnls into instant smiles of happiness and joy comforting with satisfying your inner Soul every ounce of that passion, love and respect to keep. Great, Great Great GREAT MEEMAWS secret family recipe as good and as full of SOUL as her honour and reputation and family members before you ..all I can say is I finally know my death bed last meal so full of SOUL. . AMEN”
- Google user
“This place does lovely food and delivery is fast. My only criticism is recently paying extra money for a large portion of mutton, rice and peas then realising it could have fit into a small container!”
Location
Restaurants near Family Vybz
- The Cod Pot4.62180.7 mi£1–10
cod and chips, gluten-free fish and chips, fresh flaky fish
- Greek House4.96320.9 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
greek gyros, chicken skewers and chips, 2 person meat platter
- Turel Fish Bar4.52151.8 mi£1–10
chips hot and fresh, fish and chips cooked to order, chips with curry sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Vybz | 4.2204 | — | — | curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice and peas |
| The Cod Pot | 4.6218 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | cod and chips, gluten-free fish and chips, fresh flaky fish |
| Greek HouseGood for kids · Reservations | 4.9632 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | greek gyros, chicken skewers and chips, 2 person meat platter |
| Turel Fish Bar | 4.5215 | 1.8 mi | £1–10 | chips hot and fresh, fish and chips cooked to order, chips with curry sauce |
The 3 nearest restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.



