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I stumbled upon this place and i'm glad that i did. I was actually planning to go next door to charlie's for the first time. But the menu was a bit pricy for such limited selections and small portions. So we decided against it & said maybe we'd try it another time. We walked in this place initially to take a glance at the menu but we liked the variety and the prices are decent. Believe it or not, I was sold when I saw the option for a chicken patty with cheese!!! I've been trying to find a place that sells their patties with cheese for quite a while. Golden Krust is so commercial. But anyway, I ordered a chicken patty w/cheese. It was $2.50 (I think $2 w/out), not bad. Although I know it'd be cheaper in jersey. The chicken patty was good. They used yellow american cheese, I'd prefer mozzarella. That's the way I've had it in years past. I'm not jamaican, just a taste preference. Thumbs up, though. I'd get it again! You can tell this place is the real deal as far as good, homecooked authentic jamaican cuisine. There are 2 ladies behind the counter just waiting for you to tell them what you'd like. Its all to-go orders, no seating/tables. The containers are small $7.50/medium $10.50/large I dont remember. Each entree comes with 2 sides. I ordered a medium size curry chicken w/rice&beans and cabbage. There's no tax (which i love). My curry chicken was really good. The cabbage was a bit spicy but good. It had bits of corn, carrots and green beans in it. Different but tasty. The rice and beans were a little under seasoned but great paired with the curry chicken and sauce thats on the chicken. For such a small container she packed it to capacity! I was only able to finish 1/2 and I was stuffed. Let me add this important fact, I am in no way a fan of plantains. Never have been. When I saw the lady making my platter I watched her place a few on top of my rice and I just decided I'd take them off & throw them out as soon as I began eating. Well that never happened!! These plantains just had a different look. So I decided to try one and to my pleasant surprise they were so delicious and sweet. I was told that's how they're supposed to taste. But that's never been my experience in the past. So if you can get ME to like plantains, that's a very big deal!! So 5 stars (instead of 4 originally) are well deserved!! I'll definitely be back to this flavorful hole in the wall for some great on the go jamaican food!! I want to try the jerk salmon next time.