Creative Cuisine
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About Creative Cuisine
On Harehills Ln, Creative Cuisine is a Jamaican restaurant with a small sit-down seating area for those who want to eat in as well as takeaway. The menu covers jerk chicken, curry goat, baked macaroni, oxtail sauce, rice and beans, dumplings and fried chicken, with the chicken cooked on a BBQ grill on site. Table service is available for sit-down meals, and the decor stays simple. There is no need to book ahead, as the restaurant runs on a walk-in basis, and it opens Monday to Friday, closing on Saturdays and Sundays. A step-free entrance makes the space accessible to visitors with mobility needs.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry goat, jerk chicken, dumplings and fried chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry goat, jerk chicken, dumplings and fried chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Curried goat is the dish reviewers raise most, with one calling it the best they have tasted and others praising its depth of flavour and the extra gravy on the rice. Close behind is the jerk chicken, described as fresh from the grill and moist, often paired with rice and beans or baked macaroni with oxtail sauce. Fried chicken and dumplings also earn mentions, and the dumplings are a favourite for one regular household and were given free as a trial to another diner. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, noting that the team remembers regulars and chats while orders are prepared, and several call the space homely and welcoming with simple decor. The main complaint concerns portions: one reviewer found a large portion too small for what they paid and felt a bit robbed, though another found the curry goat small but generous. One passer-by also reports a woman from the premises yelling at their son for putting paper in a bin outside. Several reviewers say they plan to return, one after travelling a distance, and the smell of chicken on the BBQ drew one diner in from the car park.
Customer Review Summary
Curried goat is the dish reviewers raise most, with one calling it the best they have tasted and others praising its depth of flavour and the extra gravy on the rice. Close behind is the jerk chicken, described as fresh from the grill and moist, often paired with rice and beans or baked macaroni with oxtail sauce. Fried chicken and dumplings also earn mentions, and the dumplings are a favourite for one regular household and were given free as a trial to another diner. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, noting that the team remembers regulars and chats while orders are prepared, and several call the space homely and welcoming with simple decor. The main complaint concerns portions: one reviewer found a large portion too small for what they paid and felt a bit robbed, though another found the curry goat small but generous. One passer-by also reports a woman from the premises yelling at their son for putting paper in a bin outside. Several reviewers say they plan to return, one after travelling a distance, and the smell of chicken on the BBQ drew one diner in from the car park.
Featured reviews
- Miss H's Messages
“Dropped in for a quick meal and had a lovely, warm, proper sit down meal. Had my first experience of Jerk chicken with rice & beans. It was amazing! The chef and sous chef were so friendly. Highly recommend! Will go back for goat curry. Felt all the love in the food and from the people. Amazing space. Simple decor but amazing food. A++”
- Didel
“Well worth the travel amazing food and staff will definitely be going back well worth the ride out”
- Steven Rice
“Stopped in whilst at the golf shop nearby. Was getting in my car and the smell of the chicken on the BBQ was too much! A few people were sat eating, it felt really homely and comfortable. Ordered curry goat - a small portion but it was generous. The taste was truly sensational, such depth of flavour with the extra gravy on the rice. Already looking forward to visiting again.”
- Simon Lyons
“Wow! Absolutely amazing goat curry, so tasty.”
- Naomi Ada
“It's my second time visiting this restaurant. I was drawn by the authentic Caribbean food aroma. I tried the jerk chicken and baked macaroni option with some oxtail sauce this time and my taste buds were tantalised by this meal. I felt like I was right there in Jamaica. The staff were on point with their amazing customer service and the environment was clean and welcoming. Did I mention that the jerk chicken was fresh from the grill. Simply delish! I'll also use this opportunity to wish all my Jamaican people a speedy recovery from the blow of #HurricaneMelissa.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Casual
- On-site services
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Catering
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Restaurants near Creative Cuisine
- Shaftesbury Fisheries4.61750 miGood for kidsReservations
fish cooked in dripping, tea time special, curry sauce
- 0.3 mi£1–15Good for kids
fish and chips, huge portion sizes, crispy batter
- Venice Pizza3.41110.7 mi£10–20Reservations
pizza, burgers, chicken poppets and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Cuisine | 4.4155 | — | — | curry goat, jerk chicken, dumplings |
| Shaftesbury FisheriesGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6175 | 0 mi | — | fish cooked in dripping, tea time special, curry sauce |
| York Road Fisheries & Pizza BarGood for kids | 4.194 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | fish and chips, huge portion sizes, crispy batter |
| Venice PizzaReservations | 3.4111 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | pizza, burgers, chicken poppets and chips |
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