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Step 1
Stop by Yvonne's Jamaican Food Truck on 71st Street. This Upper West Side Jamaican food truck has been popular with customers in area for years. A quick and casual way to get fine, quality Jamaican delights, Yvonne's offers everything from classics like jerk chicken to gizzadas (coconut and nutmeg tarts). One of the standout qualities about Yvonne's is that the menu changes daily, and you never know exactly what new additions to expect on the menu, so you're never bored. This is a must-have for Jamaican food lovers in New York.
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Step 2
Eat at The Blue Mahoe on East 14th Street. This downtown Jamaican dining establishment is cozy and quaint with a polite and efficient wait staff. Not only is the menu excellent, but you can enjoy the sounds of live reggae music as you enjoy your meal. The menu is unique, and choices like the mango soup are tasty and satisfying. There are also a lot of vegetarian options on the menu.
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Step 3
Check out MoBay Uptown on 125th Street. This Harlem restaurant is a vital and exciting option for classic Jamaican and Caribbean culinary favorites. While you're enjoying everything from the ribs (often considered some of the best in New York City) to the coconut shrimp in the apricot duck sauce, your ears will be soothed by the relaxing sounds of Caribbean reggae music, jazz and rhythm and blues. The menu is diverse and extensive, and the flavors are vibrant and authentically Jamaican.
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Step 4
Try Christie's Jamaican Patties in Brooklyn. This Park Slope neighborhood Jamaican food joint serves up some of the best Jamaican patties in the entire city. To top that off, the prices are extremely reasonable. The beef patties are often customer favorites, however, the jerk chicken patties are delicious as well. Between the low prices and great quality of the patties, it's no surprise that Christie's has been a favorite to many customers for years.
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Step 5
Visit Ginger Root Cafe in Brooklyn. This Prospect Heights restaurant is a wonderful way to get gourmet-style Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine in the New York City area. The wait staff is extremely warm and friendly, and the ambiance and decor is inviting and cozy. The salmon cakes and barbecue wings are exceptional, so be sure to try those out. The menu at Ginger Root Cafe is terrific, and this is the perfect place to dine on Jamaican comfort food.
