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Omg this place is magic. It’s a frigid cold day and my fiancé asked me to make a five-hour Caribbean recipe, which I was not about to do. So happy I ordered takeout here instead. The service was great, but more importantly; the food was 🤯! good. Soooo delicious, and hit all the right spots: warm and comforting, but also spicy and flavorful with a kick, just a joy all-around. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. I’m beyond grateful to have experienced this plate full of love, and can’t wait to eat it again many, many times going forward!
Had the Chicken Stew, mac and cheese, and the Goat Curry here. The sauces were unreal and meat fell off the bone on both. Def recommend the rice and beans over the jasmine. Veggies were also wonderful. Best food I've had in crown heights so far. It was completely empty, which was off putting, but unwarranted. Service wasn't world class, but who cares. The mac and cheese was the best I've had outside my own kitchen. Make sure you ask for the house hot sauce. Portions are legit. We had leftovers. Thank you. <3
AMAZING! from start to finish, chef (and owner) should be on one of the Food Network shows. Not only is he personable and kind but his food is ridiculously delicious, jerk chicken wings, oxtail and macaroni and cheese (oh my), save room for dessert, which their mom makes, insane cheesecake with a pineapple crust and warm guava syrup over the top. WOW! What a meal! What a gifted chef and beautiful family run establishment this is. True soulful home cooking at its finest.
This used to be my favorite spot for Jamaican food but I will have to now look elsewhere. We were told to wait 15 mins outside (group of 4), and so we did. Then we came back and sat down. The table was dirty. Server took forever to come. When he did come, he mumbled something in a lecturing / attitude tone as he cleaned it. Then he never came back to take our order as we waited forever so we decided to leave. He saw as we walked out and didnt even bother to offer an apology. It felt extremely unwelcoming so will not be coming back here due to the horrible service. A shame because the food is really good.
Reply from The Islands
2025.06.27
We are so sorry to hear this. As a repeat customer, you know this is not at all how we treat our customers and we are equally upset that you were treated in this manner. Will you tell us what date and time this happened so it can be addressed and prevented in future. Please accept our deepest apologies and do come again so we can make up for your horrible experience. Again, we apologise and the matter will be addressed.
Nice atmosphere. Music was on point and the food was Delicious 😋. My first time there and I'm looking forward to going back. Server was very helpful and the Chef actually came out to ask us how everything was. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Brooklyn NY. I'll be back again real soon.
