Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine is a Caribbean eatery that is located on New York City’s Restaurant Row.
It specializes in the cuisine that hails from Dominica, Antigua, St. Thomas, Trinidad, and Jamaica.
The restaurant is named after owner Jasmine Gerald. These culinary recipes have been cultivated generation after generation, in Gerald’s family.
This journalist had the opportunity to dine on Sunday, May 18th for dinner.
Appetizers
As an appetizer, one should try their “Fried Calamari,” which is crispy, and the same holds true for their “Fried Cauliflower.”
Their crab cakes are served with fresh corn salsa, and their chicken empanadas are serviced with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Entrees
A standout dish was their “Oxtail,” which was slow-cooked, savory, and drenched in gravy. This dish alone is worth the visit to Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine.
A popular entree is “Ackee & Saltfish,” which is a Native Jamaican dish prepared with salted codfish, ackee, onions, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and hearty spices.
Equally remarkable is their “Rib-Eye Steak,” which was juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection.
Sides
Noteworthy sides included their “Mac & Cheese,” which was done in a casserole fashion, as well as their “Sweet Plantains,” which were sweet and slightly caramelized.
Desserts
At Jasmine’s one should leave some room for their desserts. Their “Bread Pudding” is soft, rich, and scrumptious (as it is topped with vanilla ice cream), and their crimson “Red Velvet Cake” is smooth, buttery, and tasty; moreover, it is topped with cream cheese icing.
Gabby Gabriel on Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine
“Jasmine’s oxtail is magic — fall off the bone tender, rich with island flavor, and served in a cozy space that showcases authentic Caribbean soul,” patron Gabby Gabriel said.
The Verdict
Overall, Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine is a warm and pleasant restaurant in the heart of Manhattan. Their food is top-notch, and it is able to provide an immersive culinary and cultural experience for its patrons.
The ingredients used to prepare their dishes were rich and flavorful. It has a laid-back and mellow vibe as traditional reggae music is being played in the background.
The wait staff is courteous, attentive, and their service is swift. It’s a gem for fans of the Caribbean cuisine; they will not be disappointed. Also, there is something new to try at each visit due to its extensive menu of offerings.
Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine is highly recommended for the whole family, and it garners an A rating. Bravo.
To learn more about Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine, check out the official homepage, and follow the eatery on Instagram.
