Formula Jamaican Restaurant
Quick info
About Formula Jamaican Restaurant
Oxtail with rice and peas and dumplings is the plate that comes round most often at Formula Jamaican Restaurant, a Jamaican and Caribbean kitchen on Bearwood Road in Smethwick, and it can be ordered in a large size for a bigger appetite. Coleslaw sits among the sides. Much of the food goes out as takeaway, with delivery available through Uber for anyone eating at home or at work. The counter staff will talk you through the menu choices, which helps if you are new to the dishes. Larger orders are catered for workplace celebrations and birthdays, so a group can be fed from one booking. There is no reservation system, so you order in person as a walk-in. High chairs are on hand for families with young children. The kitchen runs Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays closed.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention oxtail, rice and peas, coleslaw and festivals and dumplings.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention oxtail, rice and peas, coleslaw and festivals and dumplings.
Customer Review Summary
Oxtail dominates the praise here, described by repeat customers as juicy, rich and full of flavour, often paired with rice and peas that draw their own compliments. Close behind sits a large-order spread ordered for a workplace Black History Month celebration, where festivals, dumplings, bbq wings, mac and cheese and coleslaw were all singled out, along with the kitchen fitting the group in last minute. Several mention generous portions, friendly staff who helped them choose from the menu, and one-off catering for a family birthday. The complaints, though, are specific and recur around consistency: one large oxtail order arrived mostly fat with little meat, no gravy and old dumplings, a mutton curry requested saucy came as dry bones and rice, and another describes rice swimming in gravy, a short count on chicken wings and a wing they believed was spoiled. That last order also arrived left on the ground by a delivery driver, with a call to the shop going to voicemail.
Customer Review Summary
Oxtail dominates the praise here, described by repeat customers as juicy, rich and full of flavour, often paired with rice and peas that draw their own compliments. Close behind sits a large-order spread ordered for a workplace Black History Month celebration, where festivals, dumplings, bbq wings, mac and cheese and coleslaw were all singled out, along with the kitchen fitting the group in last minute. Several mention generous portions, friendly staff who helped them choose from the menu, and one-off catering for a family birthday. The complaints, though, are specific and recur around consistency: one large oxtail order arrived mostly fat with little meat, no gravy and old dumplings, a mutton curry requested saucy came as dry bones and rice, and another describes rice swimming in gravy, a short count on chicken wings and a wing they believed was spoiled. That last order also arrived left on the ground by a delivery driver, with a call to the shop going to voicemail.
Featured reviews
- C G
“Absolutely great customer service and great food will deffo come back again x”
- Angela Guest
“1st time using this shop . Oh my gosh what a lovely experience . Melanie so nice and the food was very nice and delicious . My daughter's said the coleslaw was amazing . Would highly recommend this food business 10/10”
- Sarah Chin
“Dwayne is absolutely amazing, always friendly and goes above and beyond. The food is consistently so good, with really generous portions. I’ve ordered takeaway from here quite a few times and it never disappoints. He also catered for a family member’s birthday and everything was spot on. Highly recommend!”
- Edgar
“The staff were very friendly, they were able to help me choose the food on the menu. My family really enjoyed it.”
- Olive Ik
“I’m a big oxtail lover and I loved the oxtail! The rice and peas was also delicious 🤪🤏🏾. Highly recommend!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
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- On-site services
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Trendy
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
How Formula Jamaican Restaurant compares to nearby restaurants
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Formula Jamaican Restaurant This shop | Mr Greek Giro | Friendly Grill | Onyé Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6(267) | 4.6(284) | 4.8(376) | 3.9(94) | |
| Price | — | — | £ | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Outdoor seating | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Vegetarian options | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Reservations | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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