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Nyam Nyam
93/100 (704 ratings)
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Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Caribbean
Jamaican
"Best oxtail I have ever tasted. Full of flavor, tender and prepared with love..."
Samara Francia
"Great food, great atmosphere!! Nyam Nyam is a great place to get real food. Definitely a favorite..."
Jessica LaCrette
"The best tasting finger licking Jamaican food when u need a good..."
Munchie Hamilton
"Nyam nyam the best place to..."
Tamara Murray-Chin
"You want real Jamaican food that's the place to be! Nyam..."
Chin Wray
"one of the best jamaican restaurant ive ever ate food at, FOOD NICE YES NYAM NYAM NYAM, everybody needs to try this..."
Ye Brown
"Excellent affordable Jamaican food in east end , tasty , they know how to cook with herbs and spices . No frills , those who know the spot are loyal..."
Wayne Gomes (Silverfox)
"My boss at work recommended this place to me and I'm glad he did. Although it could be a bit difficult to find if going for your first time. Good..."
Sebastian Carson
"This restaurant is awesome! As a new visitor, I find myself coming back for more! On my latest visit I tried the curry goat with rice and peas and..."
Ms. Jewele
"Thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Portions is very good and I believe when combined with the taste is real value for money. I had a bit of trouble finding..."
Jovan Gardner
"The place is great and the people are really wholesome and most of all the foods and drinks are delicious 😋 🫰🏿🫂🫶🏿. Am glad my..."
Divine Snefer Bashiyr Douglas!!
"Long wait... the store was extremely hot...I don't want to imagine how the employees feel with no AC but the food was worth the wait PRICE EFFICIENT..."
Nicole Johnson
"I've gotten a few orders from here including jerk chicken, and beef stew but my favorite of all time is their curry goat! God that curry goat is sooo..."
MrBullya
"I just ordered stew beef and rice. With an order of fried chicken. What a wonderful meal. Great taste and put together like a work of art. I’ll..."
Richard Banks
"I went here for my first time trying Jamaican food and I'm so glad I did. I got the oxtail and it set the mf'n bar for me. Gonna come here everytime..."
Gabby Sison
"Good food. Wonderful place. Lovely people. Great ..."
Narvin Pestano
"Amazing restaurant. The food is fabulous. The employees working here are so kindhearted and welcoming. I became a usual customer after my first..."
Vinith Nicholas
"My Mom recommended this place! Great customer service and tasty,large portions of food. I ordered the Curry..."
Charli Jazmin McIntosh
"Did a restaurant search on my way home and decided to try Nyam Nyam. Tucked away on a side street off Kingston Rd so not visible from kgn Rd. Glad I..."
viv c
"Really delicious, like home Jamaican food. I have been ordering from Nyam Nyam for almost 4 years and I have never been disappointed. The food..."
6ix Mom Fitness
"Service was great it was busy during lunch but they work quick there! I like how there are 3 different sizes if you wanna have variety. The prices..."
John Riazo
Under The Table
92/100 (331 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Jamaican
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Meatloaf
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
"Amazing place with an amazing food. Their French Fries are the best I have had in my whole life and love the hospitality extended by the staff. We..."
Shreya Bhati
"Great neighbourhood gem. Really friendly owners and staff. The food is varied but tends to be Jamaican-influenced. Love the fried chicken for..."
Cabbagetowner20
"Good food, great value. First time here, will definitely return. Friendly staff. Excellent coffee. Kids had hot chocolate, a nice..."
Matthew Beesley
"You feel like you're walking into someone's home, we were greeted warmly and staff was very friendly. Went for brunch and had the chicken and..."
Keven Ages
"Amazingly friendly service! They'll take song requests, which is quite sweet. Kim recommended the Oxtail to me. I'd never had oxtail before, and..."
Chris Mayell
"Omg, I have to go back to this place & sample more items! We had the chicken & waffles, Amazin! I am not sure how this place didn't get rated top..."
Hana
"Under the Table is the perfect name because the restaurant itself is hidden under another restaurant. The place looks like a small diner from the..."
Johnny L.
"Me and my friends tried their chicken and waffles yesterday. We didnt notice that they only do it for brunch,but we were getting 5 orders amd they..."
Taras Chevtchenko
"It’s not news that I love Under the Table (UTT). I am obsessed with their jerk chicken meal, their chicken and waffles (my namesake fyi!), their..."
Itanni Betancourt
"I have just discovered this gem. The service is excellent and the food is awesome. I have enjoyed their brunch options on the weekend - smoked..."
Brad Arbour
"Amazing food, amazing environment. Wow it has been twice we go to this place and everybody is super nice always, they make u feel like part of the..."
Ptcharlee
"Brunch. My partner and i stopped in here on our way out of toronto and fell in love! the staff and atmosphere were wonderful, but the food was of..."
Jay
"Awesome food & great customer service. We enjoyed everything! The chicken soup (just like mom makes), the perogies, the prime rib sandwich and the..."
Alexmejia
"Comfort food I didn't know I needed. Good food. Great prices. Even better service. This is the kind of restaurant you could go to on a..."
Kayoko1234
"Fantastic Experience. Went here for a friend's birthday. Food was great, very affordable. Service was extremely friendly. I got the trio plate and..."
Ernie Chow
"Stumbled upon here by accident and I was so impressed. Very tasty food and possibly the most friendly staff ever. Would recommend! Fast tasty and a..."
Ger
"The soup came first and it was a robust medley of flavours of red beans, potatoes, spices and spring onions. I was glad I only have half as I know I..."
Ann Gagno
"Great visit here with a group of friends. Not really a place for those of us who need to be gluten free, but the owner and chef are so great and will..."
Karen
"This is probably the best restaurant on Parliament street. You feel kinda home as the place is cozy and well located on a very lively and classy..."
Mandresy N. Andriamady
"Reviews for both dinner and brunch:DINNERUnder The Table Restaurant is a casual comfort food restaurant located on Parliament St,..."
Itanni Betancourt
"Recommended by a friend to come. The space is small and quaint. On Fridays, there's karaoke with guests busting out some classic songs...."
MokiTokiEats
"I didn't know what to expect from this place as I was invited for a birthday. I absolutely recommend it! it's super cozy and the food was incredibly..."
Loredana
"Besides having the kindest waitresses ever, Under the Table also has an absolutely fantastic brunch menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, and the entire..."
Ellen Korcovelos
"On weekends there is a $5 special which comes with two eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, home fries, and bread (choice of Rye, egg, or multi grain)...."
Teresa Yeung
"The best jerk chicken that I have had in Toronto. The chicken was so moist and tender and the marinade was the perfect level of..."
Scott Norris
"Pretty chill environment. Food was pretty good loved their homemade pepper sauce. Had the oxtail...pretty good portion..."
Jonathan Grandchamp
"Went there cause we read great review and craving steak and was not disappointed. Kim was amazing, very personable. The food was delicious. We..."
Jia Min Ou
"It's hard to believe this little gem has so few Google reviews. Fantastic food. Fantastic service. I'm reluctant to gush too much about this place..."
Jim Van Meggelen
Chris Jerk
85/100 (6227 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Poutine
Shawarma
Pork
Jamaican
Caribbean
Seating
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great staff, great food especially since they have added Jerk Pork to the menu. I took my best appetite and have enough food for 3 meals. It's..."
Leslyn Chamberlin
"If you are craving for comfort food and unique to your taste, this is the best place to be. Food is amazing and the quality of service they have is..."
Joel Borras
"Been there yesterday, referred to by my friend and I must say one of the best places in toronto for Jerk chicken! Their special chicken plate was $14..."
Noeil Assyrian
"If there is one thing that Toronto does better than anywhere else in Canada: it's jerk. This city has a beautifully robust community of people..."
Erika Golem
"Hands down, one of the BEST jerk places in the GTA!First of all, let it be clear that this is not the "ideal" dine-in. The space is narrow..."
Edgar
"This place is a gem in Scarborough not to be missed. The long, narrow restaurant doesn't seat many with bar style seating in the front of the..."
Gristle
"Came here with my cousins for dinner. It's located in my childhood neighbourhood and when you come in it's a little shop with a lot of..."
Sheena Yap Chan
"I've been to Chris' 3 times now, and the food is great and consistent. You can tell that Chris really has a passion for his food, he places the..."
Thisstephsonfire
"It ain't the most visually pleasing food but the flavours at Chris Jerk are outstanding. Chris Jerk is well known for its shawarma poutine,..."
Stephanie Lau
"The Jerk Shawarma is wonderful.  I could only eat 1/2 at lunch but it was still good at dinner time!  The only negative was that the woman who..."
Laurie Harrison Poirier
"We have been going to Chris Jerk for about 2 years. This place is delicious, with authentic flavours. One of our favourite restaurants. Go..."
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"We arrived slightly before noon on a Saturday and it was not yet opened. We see many people approach the place only to find out it doesn't open til..."
CT
"Chris Jerk is a tiny Caribbean restaurant on the corner of Huntingwood and Birchmount Rd. The place is the size of a hallway and during lunch time,..."
Johnny L.
"I love this place. I work around the corner and we frequent here for lunch to get our jerk fix. The food is always delicious, but be prepared to wait..."
Sarah Lazar
"My boyfriend has been raving about how amazing the food quality is at this restaurant. He is a very picky eater so I didnt doubt that it was. He..."
M Julian
"Had the most talked about Jerk Chicken Shawarma and it was really tasty! One word comes to mind...HOT. But if you can deal with some spicy chicken,..."
Justyn Warner
"Their hot sauce is amazing ! Their Jerk chicken and curry goat are good but doesn't stand out from other places. The jerk poutine is a good idea. I..."
Sylvia Cung
"I have been to many different carribean jerk restaurants, in search of finding the best and most perfect carribean food (more specifically, the jerk..."
Daily_bites
"I had heard good things about this place and my friend has never had Jamaican food before so I thought I'd take her here. My friend and I ordered the..."
Cliven Mitchell
"Amazing food!. Very Clean and the Chef is very professional like you would find at a fine 5 star restaurant. He takes care, quality and put heart and..."
Miamiimage
"Give this place a try...Best caribbean food!!. This place opened up not too long ago and I pass by it everyday. Today, I decided I was going to stop..."
Kerrie Antonette
"Amazing! The Jerk Shawarma is just a great idea. Make sure you take some extra hot sauce on the side. You won't regret it. My only problem is that I..."
Meericme
"Love the jerk chicken shawarma and the fish soup ! Must try !! Love this place ... Fry fish on weekends..."
Chantal Desantis
"Amazing food at an amazing price. The jerk chicken and jerk pork were both amazing in flavour. They include a lot of meat, and I had enough leftovers..."
Sanford Lee
"This is my second review a year later for this place... cannot say enough good things. Today they opened at 11am and right on the dot the doors..."
Samantha Younger
"Delicious and super popular place. Come early if you want their jerk shawarma - we went at 6:30 on a Saturday and it was already sold out. Despite..."
Lucy Chai
"The food was truly amazing, it’s definitely worth every penny spent, what I will say is make sure you call ahead because of the fact that it’s..."
DD
"The best Carribean food in Toronto! Been here several times, and the food is always delicious! Be prepared to wait a bit for your order, as it is a..."
Geraldine
"Nice little spot in Scarborough with a Craft, urban market vibe with a modern twist on classic Jamaican favourites. I tried the Jerk shawarma dinner..."
Daniel Edman
"Absolutely awesome. Looked up the best jerk in Toronto and after about 20 minutes of research I found that this place had to be one of the best. As..."
Austin F
"From the moment you step in you can tell this is a Jamaican restaurant with a difference. The place is super clean, the employees are polite and..."
Ozzie Kassie
Simone's Caribbean Restaurant
83/100 (2031 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Vegan Options
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Fish
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I work down the road from Simone's but had never had it.. I decided to try it out and was so shocked at how amazing it was. I knew it would be good..."
Timeka Richards
"Went yesterday for the first time and the food was fantastic. Started with a beef patty for an appetizer and loved it. Ordered a chicken roti for the..."
Sebastien Rahman
"It's the best Jamaican food I've had in Canada. The restaurant has a nice casual island feeling. Their very friendly staff provide excellent customer..."
Michelle Bailey-Scott
"One of the best Jamaican restaurant I have experienced. It's cozy and staff are fun. The food was nicely seasoned, lots of flavour. I went with a..."
Michael Blair
"The banana fritters and fish fritters are to die for and the rum punch is a vacation in a glass...."
Sharon Fletcher
"Fast, friendly service and great food. Excellent goat roti and delicious oxtail with rice & peas. Will be going back and highly..."
Michael Laxer
"I have eaten there many times, and I have always been more than satisfied with my food and service. I recommend them to anyone wanting to have..."
Glenna S
"Great service and likeable staff. Menu choices were ample but my favourite dinner is the jerk chicken. I'm a creature of habit but got take out for..."
Camille Aarons
"Food is amazing. Service is friendly and fast. Gonna be visiting this place regularly. Tastes like..."
Keisha Thoms
"Best boiled dumplings ever!! I thoroughly enjoyed their Ackee and Saltfish...Jamaica's National dish. Lovely service! Thank..."
Shelley Bair
"That Umbrella Guy @ Simone's CaribbeanService was great. Waitresses were friendly and explained what the dishes were since I wasn't..."
ThatUmbrellaGuy
"Came here with my sisters last night and got a bunch of stuff.Cod cake, Johnny cake, beef patty, oxtail with rice, bbq chicken with rice..."
Sheena Yap Chan
"Good was good. Can't say anything I had was amazing. Tried the ox tail, was a little tough I like it to fall off the bone. Jerk chicken was good..."
Jim
"We had a great time! Pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was amazing. We ordered Johnny cakes, plantain, green salad and the vegetable..."
Bonny Mary Greene
"I've been going to Simone's since it opened.  Whether by myself, with friends or with family, it's often been a positive meal for me. Love their..."
Maria Ling-Lim
"This is the Best Caribbean Restaurant in the GTA, Place is lovely, food is amazing and cheap for the amount you get......and the Staff are the best..."
Danielle DeeDee Dixon
"The Skinny on Simone’s: Delicious, authentic, simple Caribbean cuisine, served with a smile. It is a gem along the Danforth Strip.We met..."
Cindyjf
"We tried Simone's on a Friday night and the place was great. The service was friendly and the spicy beef patty was the best that I've ever had. The..."
Mikeybinto
"From one carribean to another well done!. The food was great! portion size excellent and you can tell the food is cooked fresh. Speed of service..."
Deli
"Great service and delicious food. I liked the oxtail, rice and peas, fritters, patty! They even had a nice sweet potato salad that I enjoyed very..."
Veronica Magneda
"Tasty Caribbean food on the Danforth. It is great to have Simone's in the neighbourhood. Her food is absolutely delicious and prepared with..."
Mehitabel
"Pretty good. I don't really like Caribbean food, but they did a decent job here. The prices are good, and I hope they stay in..."
Malberz
Patois
81/100 (2226 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Fusion
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Lobster
Salad
Curry
French Toast
Chow Mein
Fried rice
Sit down
Fusion
Caribbean
Jamaican
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Incredible place! Jamaican Chinese fusion. Alana was our server and she very atentive! The jerk lobster was amazing. Jerk chicken Chow Mein is a..."
Frank Pauze Evans
"A-mazing. Food was delicious and did not disappoint. I read some of the bad reviews on here and sure, the drinks are pricey and wait staff could be a..."
Shannon Aleia Tai
"Fantastic dinner .. we had the Full Shebang - it was great .. loved the chicken .. that burger with the pineapple bun was amazing ! The salt fish..."
Josie Popen
"The smell as soon as you open the doors is amazing! Shared "The Whole Shabang" between 5 and enjoyed every bite! The atmosphere was awesome, and the..."
James Donovan
"As always a 5 out of 5 eating experience. Great place to go to with a group and enjoy a family style meal. The Jerk chicken is unreal and I've had..."
Dan Johns
"An atmosphere and menu like no other!! As a born Jamaican that grew up in Toronto with so much exposure to all kinds of other cuisines, this place..."
Kheneil A. Black
"Been there 3 times. Great food, Great drinks, Awsome service Amazing vibes, Fantastic music. Definitely recommend..."
Gita Mahmoudian
"You mean you haven't been here yet????? You need to go! Great atmosphere...great food...great staff! It is not just a night out...its an..."
Grace Normore
"Food was amazing we took the full menu for 115$ with the wife and 2 kids. Everything was on point. As good as Joe Beef in mtl...."
Jonathan Perreault
"Hands down the most satisfying meal I've had in the GTA in awhile. All round thumbs up for the vibe... Staff... Food... Cocktails... And price. Can..."
Jodie Orange
"Wow , amazing , food and cocktails were sooo good! And the staff was very nice! Im from quebec city, try..."
Maxime St-Germain
"The food was great and Michelle, our server, was..."
Dave Donegan
"Honestly!!!!! Flavour flavour flavour! Drinks were super pricey but the food was insanely good and..."
Jamie Hodgins
"This place is a whole vibe, from the warm friendly staff, to the rum-filled cocktails and tasty dishes. Chef Craig blends two cultures he grew up..."
Susanna Cheng
"Absolutely incredible. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in a while, I got the half chicken & the brussel sprout salad and i highly..."
Zelda Shaw
"Caribbean-Asian fusion sounded super intriguing to me, and Patois does a good job at finding ways to make Cantonese-Chinese and Jamaican food come..."
Aaron Lo
"The curried shrimp is amazing, and the fried chicken is to die for , the korean coliflower was soooo sooo good, and the french toast is the best i've..."
frederich faust
"Great food and amazing service! We were excited to revisit this place to celebrate our 2 year anniversary and it turned out to be a great..."
Neeraj Ubhe
"Amazing food and service. Creative mix of Jamaican and Chinese flavours that brings back childhood memories with a twist of something new. They also..."
Clinton Chan
"Been looking forward to trying this place ever since I saw them featured on the Eater YouTube channel. Got the popcorn shrimp fried rice and the jerk..."
Kissan Mistry
Patties Express
81/100 (1250 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Jamaican
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Beef
Sit down
Jamaican
Fast food
Caribbean
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Conversational atmosphere for a quick bite! The food is fantastically simplitic and highly affordable. Some of the most conventional street food you..."
Christopher James Cottle
"This Is The Spot , prices are great , staff is cool and The patties are amazing ! Definitely my new Go to Spot..."
Howard Jr Simon
"We need this in Boston! Delicious! Try the coconut bread..."
Kathleen Daly Adams
"Pretty much the only best places to get high-quality patties at a very cheap price. If you want that actual good feeling of tasting Jamaican food..."
Josh Habtwold
"Awesome food..person working was unbelievably kind ..."
Lynn D'Angelo
"Delicious patties and friendly staffed! I urge anyone to head to elm st if you're downtown and..."
Marcus Renod
"This is a childhood favourite f mine. Whenever I visit Toronto, this is one of my first..."
Joanne Lo
"Great customer service! Cheap and awesome..."
Rehanna Falisha
"Heard so many good reviews. I'm sure they will be one of my favorites. Looking forward to savour..."
Lisa Poon
"This wonderful Jamaican food pocket just West of Yonge on Elm serves one product - Patties, and they are absolutely delicious. They come in three..."
Hal Carim
"Not THE best spicy beef patty I've ever had (Warden Station patties still hold that position) but still solid! Wish there was more filling, though...."
Katherine.jiang
"This little shop just off the Yonge St strip makes Jamaican patties. Yes, only patties (and coco bread too)...... talk about super-specialization!..."
Cal76
"Review is only based on the spicy beef pattie (which is supposed to be medium spicy). Wanted a snack and this definitely hit the spot! The beef..."
Donna
"I love the patty here, For 4.95 2 delicious patties (mild, spicy, vegetarian), and a pop. Can get the patties in a bun. Yummy! Looking a cheap snack..."
MooMoo
"The pastry was fresh and flaky, encasing a warm slurry of minced beef that had a good amount of kick. It was the best patty I’ve ever..."
Cathy Ha
"What a pleasant surprise it was to find this place. I had a chat with the proprietor and he said that everything is made from scratch. The best..."
Hellodimsum
"Gotta say go their once in awhile to have some tasty spicy chicken patties. Can get them in half a dozen or full dozen, they come out incredible...."
Christoff Alfonso
"Been meaning to try this place for awhile and finally got a chance yesterday. You can’t beat the price - two patties for $4 and change - and the..."
Aisha D
"This place is great. Super friendly people, hot tasty patties, and prices that are affordable. It's also the fastest place to get in a quick..."
Nihir Morzaria
"Today was my 2nd time stopping at Pattie Express. Since trying a pattie on coco bread for the first time I feel like it's the only way to eat it! If..."
Dawn Cadeau
"Great, tiny spot right off younge street. Cute little side street with a great vibe. Patties were delish - we got them with coco bread. Nice soft and..."
Stacey Anderson
"Good patties but I think they fall short of the elite michidean, allans or randys..good patties..."
Anthony Dee
"Fresh or frozen for just over $2. Their patties are the best and service is quick. Chicken to XX spicy, coco bread or box some up to take home for..."
Tiger Lilly
"This place is great! Cheap eats, fast, and delicious! I love the little pop in shop and the place smelled amazing from the buns baking. Will..."
Jenny Livingston