
Jerk Cuisine
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Quick info
About Jerk Cuisine
On 52 High Street in Thornton Heath, Jerk Cuisine is a Jamaican restaurant and takeout serving the menu for both dining in and collection. The kitchen centres on jerk, with curried goat, ackee and saltfish, and patties alongside rice and peas and fried plantain. The room is small and the format runs on a walk-in basis, with counter ordering for those collecting. A short list of soft drinks rounds out the offering.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
12 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Jerk Chicken
- Stewed Chicken
- Curry Chicken
- Steak
- Chicken
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken soup, plantain slices, jerk chicken and mac and cheese.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken soup, plantain slices, jerk chicken and mac and cheese.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers describe a negative experience, citing rude staff, missing or substituted items in the soup such as chicken and dumplings that arrived soft and overloaded with potato, watery soup, dry mac and cheese, and raw chicken in one order. Several describe very small plantain portions for the price. One passing reviewer praises the seasoned rice and jerk chicken and pork, and another calls the food excellent and staff friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers describe a negative experience, citing rude staff, missing or substituted items in the soup such as chicken and dumplings that arrived soft and overloaded with potato, watery soup, dry mac and cheese, and raw chicken in one order. Several describe very small plantain portions for the price. One passing reviewer praises the seasoned rice and jerk chicken and pork, and another calls the food excellent and staff friendly.
Featured reviews
- Thiago Silva
“I was passing by and the smell made me come back, and it was worth it, everything was just too perfect. The rice. Was very well seasoned, and plus it wasn’t like a rice pudding, it was very loose, I also had some jerk chicken and she topped it up with some jerk pork, I’ll tell you now, thisplace is going to be my regular daily local, when I’m feeling hungry. Thank you .”
- Viluz Palmera
“I just ordered this evening and 1 item wasn’t included which is the chicken soup and I paid for it. I tried to call their contact number but its not ringing. I ordered bbq wings but they gave me a deep fried wings. I don’t eat with food with oil. I looked forward for a nice meal this evening but Im very disappointed and I am not happy at all. Very poor service. I will never never order from you again. And I will tell all my friends not to order from you!”
- Nyla Storm
“Food was not fresh. Everything was dry. The mac and cheese was a clump of pasta CLEARLY NOT FRESH and NOT Mac and cheese at all. The pepper steak was dry. Even the rice was not fresh. There was RAWWWWW CHICKEN In the soup clearly not cooked down. The wings were crispy to the point we couldn’t even bite into them. Avoid this place at all costs. Save your money. Go elsewhere.”
- Joanne. Upwards and Forwards
“The disrespect and the way this shop insults people's intelligence ' I am a chef myself and everytime i order the dumplins are soft like they're made yesterday. It's full of potato and dumplings, there's no carrot or yam which is stipulated on the menu. A lot of people are out there to shorten and rob people who without having the correct items which states on the menu. That should the in the soup. I am totally disgusted by the mannerisms of the staff who I spoke to. And as a chef for 30 years had many businesses would never recommend this shop to ANYONE!!!! As insults imply to paying customers.”
- FairyDust
“They charge £1 for FOUR slices of plantain. In the FOUR slices of plantain they sell you they give you tiny pieces for the same price. It’s an absolute rip off. The chicken soup is watery and tastes funny. The staff are rude and not friendly at all. ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. To charge £1 for FOUR small slices of plantain when it costs £1 for TWO plantains at the grocery store is ridiculous.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
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- Casual
- Onsite services
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
Location
Restaurants near Jerk Cuisine
- 0.1 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleGood for kids
cheap prices, cash only payment, nice food selection
- 0.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kids
curry goat, rice and peas, jerk chicken
- Emek Kebab4.15210.1 mi
large kebabs, doner meat, separate salad box
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk CuisineVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 3.0177 | — | £10–20 | chicken soup, plantain slices, jerk chicken |
| Noodles City - Thornton HeathWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.1332 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | cheap prices, cash only payment, nice food selection |
| Dellys Heath Caribbean CuisineTHEHOMEOFGREATFOODOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 3.8278 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | curry goat, rice and peas, jerk chicken |
| Emek Kebab | 4.1521 | 0.1 mi | — | large kebabs, doner meat, separate salad box |
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