I could almost call this a nice gem, in the suburbs. I came here for lunch, on a Wednesday afternoon, with a friend. Prior to coming here, I had read some reviews saying how they sometimes get so packed, that even at 1pm, there is a fairly long wait. Upon arrival, i was actually getting a little scared considering i had to park on the south end of the parking lot and walk over. \n\nLUCKILY ! Nope, no wait time XD super lucky i was told by my friend. I called her my lucky charm :P haha \n\nDecor is very different. \"Clean\" and bright, yet simple. Bright colors with live vegetation (live flowers and containers filled with fruit) and decor. Different lighting and textures. It was quite nice on the eyes. Really different from what you'd usually see in a traditional restaurant. \n\nThis restaurant is based on the traditional Jamaican/Caribbean flavors with New Mexican cuisine. I don't know much about New Mexican cuisine but what i remembered of Caribbean is their huge use of spice (flavors) and SPICE (HEAT!) \n\nA lot of reviews had talked about like the New Mexican Style slow-cooked pork, or chicken and waffles (not traditional chicken but JERK chicken!), or other things. \n\nWe were seated in the side room (to the right upon entry). \n\nSuper nice waitress and briefly described how their items are on the spicier side but can be changed, if preferred. HECK NO! bring it on spice XD ! haha\n\nMy friend and I ordered two things, and shared off each other's plates. She had ordered the New Mexican Style slow-cooked pork, whereas I had ordered the Jamaican curry chicken. \n\nI was actually amazed by the portion size. I am not a small eater, i couldn't even finish half. Ended up having to box up BOTH orders because BOTH were only half eaten. AND we shared ! LOL \n\nBOTH were served in a bowl (obviously since it was under the \"DW House Bowls\" section) but the best thing... BOTH WERE PIPING HOT ! YES ! \n\nNew Mexican-style slow cooked pork (simmered in New Mexican red chile with two over-easy eggs served over rice) - $12\n\nVERY heavy and hearty dish. Comes with two? three? small tortillas on the side. This is how i described it to my friend. \"It is a dish where is good on a nice cold night, sitting next to a fire, with a book\". Heavy and hearty to keep you warm through the cold night. Good idea right? Perfectly cooked over-easy eggs on top, spilling its rich ooey gooey goodness over the slow-cooked simmered pork in red chile. Spice level, mild? There IS a bit of spice in it. Would prefer a bit more but it wasn't bad as it was. The meat was tender and pulled apart fairly easily. The included small tortillas allow you to make these small burrito wraps yourself. Another thing i told my friend... \"if only we had some like corn salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese.. this would be a YUMMY burrito !\" haha =X \n\nJamaican curry chicken (sauteed seasonal vegetables; served over rice or couscous) - $12 \n\nIn comparison to the slow cooked pork dish, this dish is light and bright. Light curry flavor, with little to no spice, but refreshing from the sauteed seasonal veggies that give it a bright flavor amongst the curry taste. It's a pretty good combination. Veggies were like cubed zucchini, green beans, two different types of mushrooms, etc The chicken is a little overcooked, so a little tough (considering it was white meat as well). Still pretty good though. I later regretted asking for rice over couscous. I wonder how it would have been with couscous. Very curious now. \n\nOverall. Pretty good experience. $12 for a bowl i cant even finish? Pretty good ! Flavors are good. Would like to try other things next time. \n\nLittle additional uhm... thing.. haha (lack of vocab coming to my head at the moment)... the boxes they give you to pack leftovers... THEY ARE STURDY AND MICROWAVABLE ! (super chinese but most likely reusable) XD
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