Kara K.
Yelp
After I stormed out of Jamaican Jerk Villa due to terrible service, I did a quick google search and saw Jerk Irie Hut just a few blocks west. I was already hangry, didn't see any reviews but said wtf and gave it a chance. I pulled up and saw it was a storefront, not many cars parked there and as I walked in, there was a lady happily walking out. I asked her if the food was any good and she said "Oh yeah, I come here all the time!"
I approached the counter to a smiling-faced young lady who happily took my order. I ordered a half chicken dinner (dark), with plantains and cabbage (it came with rice -n-peas and hardo bread) for about $20. She said 10 minutes, and guess what? My order was ready in 10 minutes. That was easy enough...but the true test came when I got home.
What I do know about jerk restaurants in Chicago, is that they give you healthy portions of food, enough for leftovers. So when I ripped open my package and saw the bountiful, steaming deliciousness in my container, I was going to be happy. The chicken was so moist and well-seasoned and the sides were heavenly. I polished it all off in one sitting with big-backed gusto.
Yeah, it's in the hood but most of the good jerk places are. What a pleasant surprise JIH was and they found a repeat customer in me. Can't wait to go back!