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The Real Jerk

Reviewed by Toronto Life
$30 Gourmet
Allows one person to dine well for $30 or less, including tax and tip; they are not star rated More like this »
Editorial Review

Reggae-driven island vibes saturate this two-level Queen Street East space, which is traditional Caribbean, stem to stern. Among the better efforts is a thick ’n’ hearty red pea soup loaded with tender spuds. A combo app plate, however, hits and misses, with tough cod fritters and chewy jerk wings overshadowing firm, shell-on pepper shrimp and flaky beef patties. Jerk chicken, the sine qua non of the kitchen, is pleasant in its sweet spices, and comes ...

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Location
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    709 Queen St. E. (at Broadview)
  • 416-463-6055

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