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About this place
Jerk Man’s jerk chicken rice set is a good choice for anyone who wants more than chicken alone, bringing together the meat, rice and sides. Chicken thighs marinated with herbs and spices are slowly cooked over a flame and served with rice and peas, green salad and macaroni. Diners have praised the chicken’s smoky aroma, balanced spice and pairing with the rice; some have described enjoying the grilled chicken alongside rice and beans. You can swap the rice and peas for rice cooked with pressed barley, making the choice between the classic combination and a different grain part of the order.
Some diners add heat with the sauces on the table, and each house-made sauce has its own character. Papanero, made with habanero and kaffir lime, has a bright, citrusy heat, while Papakocchi, based on Korean chilli, is refreshingly spicy. The restaurant describes Mamanero, made with habanero and coriander, as a versatile sauce that also goes well with pasta, salads and hot-pot dishes.
Beyond chicken, the rice set is also available with curry chicken, described as a Jamaican curry dish, or brown stew chicken, made with spices and herbs. For a meat-free option, consider Ital stew, a vegetable soup. The menu notes that it contains no chemical seasonings and lists large and small sizes.
Coffee Rum is one option to drink with your meal, served on the rocks, with soda or with milk. Whether stopping in for lunch or dinner, you can make jerk chicken the centre of the meal and choose a sauce, a rice option or another Jamaican dish to go with it.
