Nestled in Peckham, this cozy spot serves up mouthwatering jerk chicken and generous portions of soul food, all with a side of friendly charm.
"Hype is only irresistible if said thing is worth it. JB’s jerk pork is. Pork belly chunks, glistening fat, and jerk-infused crackling that’s best gobbled on the pavement make it so. There are a couple of little tables and chairs inside this Caribbean spot that’s become a Peckham institution, but all you really need is £10 and a spot to squat to enjoy anything from JB’s smoking drum. Check out more of south London's best-value restaurants" - jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak
"“According to Google Maps, JB’s Soul Food is 9.1 miles by bicycle from my flat. I can cover the distance in anything between 45 and 75 minutes depending on traffic, and the reason I know this is that I made this journey quite a few times in 2021 to get myself a portion or three of their spicy, sweet and smokey jerk. It’s probably the single serving of food I’ve thought about the most this year.” — OJF" - oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"This Caribbean takeaway spot is delivering jerk chicken, patties, and plantain around Peckham. Call them on 07980 940001, or find them on delivery apps." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"London isn’t lacking in jerk options, but it is when it comes to the two Cs: consistency and char. JB's has no problem with either of these. The little restaurant off Peckham High Street makes a jerk full of spice, sweetness, and a welcome hit of smokiness. A portion of jerk chicken wings will set you back a few quid, while on weekends their jerk pork is the thing to get. Their menu of Caribbean classics is all homemade, from patties to stews, and it’s the kind of place you can happily swing by alone or make a detour to, to pick up something ludicrously tasty." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager, riaz phillips
"You don’t go to JB’s for frilly service or a fancy environment. You go for one thing and one thing only, and that is the food. The best jerk spot in Peckham is an in-and-out kind of place, even though its portions are never anything less than generous. A jerk chicken meal is enough to silence even the most persistent of monologue deliverers—the char is present, the marinade spiced and fruity, and the plantain a satisfyingly sweet accompaniment. Go on the weekend or a Wednesday and you can share some of their excellent jerk pork as well. " - team infatuation
