Best Jerk in Brooklyn?
After all the buzz earlier this week about the jerk shrimp at Bed Stuy’s Brook’s Valley, we’ve been craving some spicy Caribbean fare but who is serving the best jerk chicken (or shrimp, as the case may be) in the borough? We’ve heard good things about Danny’s (771 Flatbush Avenue, pictured above), and we…

After all the buzz earlier this week about the jerk shrimp at Bed Stuy’s Brook’s Valley, we’ve been craving some spicy Caribbean fare but who is serving the best jerk chicken (or shrimp, as the case may be) in the borough? We’ve heard good things about Danny’s (771 Flatbush Avenue, pictured above), and we recently had a pretty solid meal of jerk chicken and fiery-hot jerk veggie-chicken at Stir It Up (514 Atlantic Ave between Nevins Street and 3rd Avenue). Any other suggestions?
Photo by _clr_
The Islands on Washington Ave by the museum is the best jerk chicken I’ve had.I love them.
The Islands on Washington Ave by the museum is the best jerk chicken I’ve had.
Surprisingly, the jerk chicken at Soul Spot is quite tasty.
Get there early and order the jerk plate at Christies on Flatbush near Sterling. Very tasty and reasonable.
Mo Bay on Dekalb has the best veggie jerk chicken. Their regular jerk chicken doesn’t stand up to it though. And ordering take out can be an ordeal.
I believe the best jerk in brooklyn is Scarano
My vote is for Mike’s International Restaurant at 552 Flatbush Ave., near Maple Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Unlike many places with similar food, Mikes is a real sit-down, white tablecloth restaurant (although they also have a tak-out place with a separate entrance.