Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway
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About Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway
Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway is a Caribbean takeaway in Walsall, on Bloxwich Road, where the owner and chef cooks each order singly and shows it to you before it is wrapped. Food is collection only, so everything travels home or back to work rather than being eaten on site, and payment is cash. The kitchen turns out fried dumplings made fresh to order, while rice and peas comes alongside mains such as curried mutton, with Caribbean drinks to go with them. There is no booking, so customers order at the counter as they arrive, and because one person runs the cooking, a wait is part of the process at busier moments. The counter opens daily. From where you stand to order, the kitchen is in view, and allergen information is displayed for anyone checking before they choose.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried dumplings, rice and peas, jerk chicken and curried mutton or chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried dumplings, rice and peas, jerk chicken and curried mutton or chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Fried dumplings are the item that comes up most often, ordered in large batches on their own or alongside jerk chicken, and one visitor describes them being made fresh on the spot. Close behind sit the rice and peas plates, with reviewers naming curried mutton, stew chicken, curried chicken and a steak, veg and fried chicken combination, plus mac n cheese one diner calls banging and a side of coleslaw. Portions are repeatedly called big or decent, and the flavours fresh and authentic. The owner, working the shop single handed and preparing orders one at a time, draws as much praise as the food, described as warm, genuine and cheerful. The one reservation is a diner who found the food tasty but felt something was lacking in the sauce, though they said they would try again. Several note it is collection only with no delivery, and one mentions Caribbean drinks. Another singles out the kitchen being visible and clean, with each order held up for approval before it is wrapped.
Customer Review Summary
Fried dumplings are the item that comes up most often, ordered in large batches on their own or alongside jerk chicken, and one visitor describes them being made fresh on the spot. Close behind sit the rice and peas plates, with reviewers naming curried mutton, stew chicken, curried chicken and a steak, veg and fried chicken combination, plus mac n cheese one diner calls banging and a side of coleslaw. Portions are repeatedly called big or decent, and the flavours fresh and authentic. The owner, working the shop single handed and preparing orders one at a time, draws as much praise as the food, described as warm, genuine and cheerful. The one reservation is a diner who found the food tasty but felt something was lacking in the sauce, though they said they would try again. Several note it is collection only with no delivery, and one mentions Caribbean drinks. Another singles out the kitchen being visible and clean, with each order held up for approval before it is wrapped.
Featured reviews
- Matt Causton
“I was in the area for work last Thursday and wanted something different. So a quick stop at Ashakka and I picked up curried mutton with rice and peas, couple of fried dumplings as well. Food was excellent, hot, flavourful, good size portion. If I'm in the area again, I will be stopping by”
- Nikita Welshman
“First time trying this today and I’ve never tasted food like it. Absolutely out of this world. The service was impeccable, what a lovely guy and so hard working running this shop all on his own. Takes his time to prepare order one by one so that it’s fresh for his customers. & every customer that came in had nothing but good words to say about him and his beautiful food. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to come back! :)”
- Lisa Curtis
“wow.. Firstly I just want to say, how nice, the service was 100% genuine,friendly, warm welcome!. The food 🔥 wow❤️❤️🥰🥰 I didn't even get any pictures to put on this review of the food. by the time I got back and handed it out it was empty food trays😏 the empty trays spoke for themselves I highly recommend, absolutely phenomenal! food and service 💪 I will be back again”
- Jordaine Edwards
“Genuinely shocked! The food bangs! Good portions. Absolutely lovely food, I’ll be back. The guy in the shop made me laugh he was lovely too. Not sure if they deliver but if they don’t they need to.”
- Alicia Henry
“Went here for the first time yesterday and I was very impressed with the service and amount of choice. Portion size was great, food tasted fresh and flavours were yummy. We had the steak, veg, rice and peas and fried chicken. Will defo be returning again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Takeaway
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Catering
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
Location
Restaurants near Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway
- 5 Star Fish Bar4.43940.2 mi£1–10Good for kids
battered chips on Sundays, cod masala fish, pizza
- Harvester George Stephenson4.33,3900.5 mi£10–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
fuzzy ed's play area, slow roast belly pork, french toast
- Fuzzy ED's Fun House3.71010.5 miOutdoor seatingGood for kidsReservations
birthday party hosting, electric access gate security, food quality inconsistent
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashakka Caribbean TakeawayGood for kids | 4.9120 | — | — | fried dumplings, rice and peas, jerk chicken |
| 5 Star Fish BarGood for kids | 4.4394 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | battered chips on Sundays, cod masala fish, pizza |
| Harvester George StephensonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.33,390 | 0.5 mi | £10–30 | fuzzy ed's play area, slow roast belly pork, french toast |
| Fuzzy ED's Fun HouseOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 3.7101 | 0.5 mi | — | birthday party hosting, electric access gate security, food quality inconsistent |
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