Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant & Jerk Hut

The food here is phenomenal and $16 for a platter I could eat on for 2 meals is a great deal. There is next to no wait time to get your food and the staff is very friendly. I normally get the jerk chicken with rice and peas and the sweet potatoes.

The food here is very good. I’ve never had Jamaican food before so this was a very good introduction to it. I felt the value for the food was good as well. My only issue with it is that if you eat a lot of it at once, the saltiness becomes very overpowering. That being said, the food still tasted good as leftovers the next day. The person working that day was very patient as I had no idea what to order.

Let me start by saying that I've enjoyed Quality Taste for years but on recent visits the food just hasn't been that great. Last night I was craving jerk chicken so I visited QT. The chicken I received was very dry and barely had any skin on it. I drove for miles to QT for subpar food. I'm so disappointed.

Fast paced in and out kinda deal! Love the food it’s fantastic. Jerk chicken cabbage and sweet potato is my go to! Prices have gone up a bit but that’s just fine because portions are great! Staff is fast food is delicious!

Have eaten from Quality Taste in the past, and it was very good and tasty. Decided to get 2 platters of stewed chicken this evening, and it was horrible. Everything was dry and tasteless. There was no gravy anywhere to be found. Didn't taste like any seasonings had been used. The chicken was dry, the rice and peas, which they filled up the platter with, was dry, and there was barely any cabbage on the platter. When I received the order, it was hot, and they gave a lot of food because the bag was heavy, but on hindsight i now believe that they were giving the food away, since it was about 1.5 hours before closing, and the taste was so bad.

This place is so good. The first time I saw the line out the door I thought it was too good to be true. However, I’ve been visiting Philly for almost two months and I’m almost there everyday! The food is good, the options are plenty and it’s quick service (don’t let the line fool you). Also a good rule of thumb here if you think you want it…order it or it will run out lol. Shoutout to the morning cashier, she is wonderful (not to say the rest aren’t, I have had more dealing with her than anyone else) she don’t play and she be moving by herself especially in the mornings! You can’t come to Philly without stopping here!

I drive here regularly from Delaware to bless my taste buds. You won’t be disappointed. Jerk side fire then i go next door for the oxtails. Amazing!

UPDATED: The food was very good, so I changed my review to higher. The service was good too. The prices were frankly a deal. I would give 5 stars, but you have to either bring cash, or use their 3 dollar surcharge ATM which was inconvenient. It's cash only, I had to pay a 3 dollar credit card charge at their ATM.

It's two parts to this place. To the left is ready to go and to the right is made to order I believe. When I passed the first time around 12pm the line was out the door. When I came back to order 2:30 it was even longer. So I didn't get the chance to see what everyone was waiting for on the right side. I did the ready to go. It was fine to me. Short line. I ordered the Jerk chicken, Mac n cheese and seafood rice. And a side of six shrimp. Came with two sauces. Neither one I really cared for. Like a smoky barbecue sauce and like a jerk sweet and sour. The platter I got was a large $16. Well worth the size. She ain't do no skimping. Chicken was good. Mac n cheese was probably the best I had from a Jamaican spot cuz this where it usually get messed up at. But it was good. Seafood rice I wouldn't get it again but it was good for what it was supposed to be. The octopus and stuff not really my thing. The shrimp was good also. But $1 a piece was wild. Maybe I'm just cheap but tht kinda was my down moment. But overall it was a great spot. Will make my way to order next time I'm in Philly

Was in the area and stopped by Quality taste for some jerk chicken , rice n peas , and cabbage. The jerk sauce is sweeter than what I am accustomed to. There was a steady flow of customers in and out while I was there. I did not have to wait long for the food.

Food was decent. Kind of prices do the amount you get but it was okay. I like the fact that they're open on Sundays.

I think I might of had the best Jamaican food of all time. The quality and portion size are undefeated compared to other Jamaican spots that I've been to. They're open late and their pricing is more than fair. $25 will get you a large platter which will easily feed 2 to 3 people. I also for the first time had vegetarian patties, typically I always order beef or chicken. I can honestly say I think the vegetarian ones are better than any others I've had. I'll definitely be back.

This is my 1st time trying this restaurant. The sweet potatoes were tasteless. They weren't cooked enough and had no seasoning. The brown stewed chicken sauce was good, but the chicken was very dry and overcooked. I'm not sure if I'll try them again.

We were head to a concert at The Mann. Not much to eat around there so we decided to grab food from here and then tail-gate in the parking lot. This is a take-out only place so ambiance is not a consideration. We placed the order using an app. Food was ready when we got there so I guess you could say good service. But paying and picking up was really the only interaction with staff. So, the bulk of this review is about the food. The good: portions were substantial and generous. Flavor on the jerk chicken and curried goat was tasty. Could have used a bit more spice. Mac-n-cheese wad good The not so good: chicken was dry. A little over cooked. Not the succulent, moist jerk chicken I've had from every Jamaican restaurant I've ever had. The not good: the sides. They were bland and boring. Rice and beans, sweet potato. They are what they say they are. White rice mixed with beans. No seasoning to speak of. Almost flavorless. Sweet potato was just steamed sweet potato. No butter, no brown sugar, no seasoning. It was good to try this place but not going back

Was in Philly for the weekend and ate here twice jerk chicken and oxtails was on point. Rice &peas was Shelly and nice also. Big up the chef them behind the scene.

2 establishments. To the left focuses more on Jerk Chicken. To the right focuses more on stew/oxtail/fish/ etc. Service: I really like their service - fast and polite Food: good portion and price is not bad. You get two sides with your choice of platter. I wished their flavor was a bit more but nevertheless it was good.

I arrived in Philadelphia early this morning from Atlanta, and I haven't had really good Jamaican food so I decided to search the closest one to downtown W. When I say, I ran to yelp to leave this review. As you will see from my pictures, I ordered the small Curry chicken along with a small fried chicken because as a Jamaican, I like to have curry gravy with my fried chicken. what I've discovered : The food absolutely delicious , it tasted as if a Jamaican was actually cooking the food. And apparently quality taste Jamaican restaurant small in Philadelphia is a large in other places, because I got so much food I can't even finish it, but I am not complaining . Needless to say, I didn't finish it, but I plan to if I can find a microwave around here because this food is way too good to waste.

My first time trying Jamaican food! We got two platters, each with two sides. We got one large platter with jerk chicken, rice and beans, and cabbage, and another with honey chicken, white rice, and lettuce. The first platter was our favorite! The rice and beans are so flavorful that I could eat an entire of that alone. This place is cash only and gets pretty busy at night. Will definitely be back!

Lines outside the door are generally a good sign, and quality taste did not disappoint. The flavor of the food was good and the portions of the platters were plentiful. I like that they give you the gravy on the side. You can control the amount you want on your food, and the chicken skin doesn't get soggy. During my visit I ordered the jerk chicken platter, the oxtail platter and the chicken foot soup (per my husbands request). I'm personally not a fan of chicken feet, so I skipped over it, but the flavor of the broth and other ingredients in the soup was really good. Would recommend!

Stopped in and grabbed a few platters wanted some Jamaican food. I ordered two stewed chicken and one jerk platter. I wanted some Mac and cheese but there was a 30 minute wait for that. The food had potential although, the chicken was a little dry and not enough sauce on it for my liking. I still would like to try other options.

So me and my son went here and he was begging me to come over here so we did I got a veggie patty with Mac n cheese with salmon and cabbage and sweet potatoes and it was AMAZING like this place is sooo underrated and the service was amazing this girl was so nice and the place itself was amazing so check it out.

The food is amazing, especially the jerk chicken. I would recommend this restaurant. This place is always busy, but worth the wait.

Been coming here for years and they have never let me down. Hands down the best jerk chicken in Philadelphia, being so smoky and savory in the best ways and is grilled so nicely, and while the meat can be dry sometimes, their jerk sauce fixes that up perfectly. And if you order beans and rice for sides, asking for oxtail gravy over the rice is a pro move and is night and day. That being said, their oxtail is amazing, being firm tender, and so amazingly lucious and soothing. Their yams are also the perfect compliment to all their savory foods, not being too sweet while having a custard like consistency being cooked perfectly. Definitely order online through doordash or grubhub before coming for pickup or you will be waiting for at least 30 min (locals know what's up). Do yourself a favor and try their jerk chicken, and watch your life change

It's smells delicious from the outside but the food was not flavorful as I thought it would be and I only ordered from there because they're always seemed to be crowded but maybe they weren't and it was just the people standing around outside because the food don't match the smell never again. I've had better way better.....

Great food! Service was a bit slow but I didn't know I could call ahead. So I just went in. Cash only as well. I got the jerk chicken platter and it was good and it was A LOT of food for the money so good value. The jerk chicken is great. Cooked to perfection and smells soooooooo good. Mac and cheese is extra like guac! The mac wasn't that good but probably gpt the bottom of the barrel so I would try it again.

The food is excellent and the service is just as great . Love this place . The line is always log and I see why

Awesome. Only doing carry out, line moves pretty fast.. great food will be back again & again

The oxtails was very dry. No gravy sauce. The meat was dried out. No moisture at all. The macaroni had an abundance of cheese but very bland. The Lima beans was dry inside the rice. Food must've with nobody watching it. I wouldn't try again.

This is the 3rd time this year that I've tried their food. We purchased the curry chicken and the jerk chicken. The taste of the curry chicken was mediocre at best, and the jerk chicken was all dark meat and very dry. After the 2nd time that I was disappointed with the quality of their food, I didn't want to give them my business again. I was overruled by a family member who refused to believe how much the taste of their food has so significantly declined. Now they believe me! This will be the last time any of us waste our time and money.

Amazing food. Large portions. So much for the price. I got a small jerk chicken plate and it was amazing- I had it for 3 meals

Quality Taste is currently offering take out only, masks are required, and they're limiting the amount of patrons inside the restaurant when ordering. Wait times aren't long and you can call ahead to place your order. Prior to COVID-19 they accepted card and cash payments, but at this time they're doing CASH ONLY. The food is great, I'd recommend it if you're looking for Jamaican food.

food is Very good, worth the price. last time i got curry chicken (or jerk cant recall now) but food is sooo good and its always full of customer right up to the door (that says a lot) if u dont order ahead prepare for a short wait cuz this place is popular & the staff is friendly to customers

Food was ok Gave a whole plate of rice very little meat For the price they need to give better portion

Best Jamaican food ever made I love the jerk chicken and the curry chicken Served quick

Sunday brunch in the neighborhood has been a goal of mine, and I'm glad this was my first pick! Jerk chicken, curry goat, Jamaican patties, and a huge crowd that obviously loves this neighborhood spot. Mini, small and large platters all have a significant amount of food. Bone in chicken and goat is super flavorful and fresh, and you can see them replenishing everything in the back with fresh cooked food. Clean environment and packed, but surprisingly fast service! Had just enough time to settle on an option, debate the pros and cons, and switch last minute as i usually do. Definitely would recommend, and I'll be coming back to try as much as I can!

Man, it's been a minute since I've had good Jamaican food and this place got me back on track. Centrally located, the restaurant is right on the corner with a can't-miss sign. Price point is very reasonable and the flavor is there. My friend and I ordered the jerk meal with rice and peas and steamed cabbage. My friend ordered the Mac and cheese with her meal. The staff was very nice and the line, while long, moved quickly. We each ordered small plates and have enough for 2.5 meals. Highly recommend!

OMG!!! I live in NY so I've had plenty of Caribbean foods but this place is by far the best. I came to Philly to visit a relative and as I was searching places to eat, this gem popped up. I ordered bbq jerk wings and my cousin had jerk chicken. We both ordered rice n peas, cabbage with a side of mac. Everything was great. The jerk chicken had an amazing smoky flavor and not too much spice. The meat on the BBQ Jerk Wings were falling off the bone AND it was spicy. The Mac n cheese tho topped it off. Words won't do it justice but know it was AMAZING!! Whenever I come back to Philly this will be my go to.

They opened up jerk hut right next door recently. Hopefully that helps with the long line! I'm so glad this place is only a few mins from home. I always go here when I'm craving Jamaican food. We think jerk chicken is a bit dry. My go-to is OXTAIL!! Love love love the flavor, gnawing it off the bone omgggg, exxxtra sauce all over. I always ask for a side of jerk sauce no matter what i order. Typing this review makes me want some now haha. They also have daily specials! The line can get very long. I'd suggest going during off time like 1:30-4 & 8pm-close.

Great little takeout joint. Absolutely delicious, and truly authentic Jamaican food, massive portions, and excellent prices. Can't say enough good things about this place!

Love this place, they load you up with huge portion sizes and have so many delicious dishes. One of my favorites is the goat curry, it's especially fragrant. Even a mini size is enough for a lunch for me. :)

Whenever I'm in West Philly I always think, "man, where can I get some good food"? Duh, in West there are endless great options! I hadn't had Caribbean food in a while and I'm a sucker for oxtails so I decided to stop in here. I hate when places run out of stuff so before I even got in line I asked if there still were any oxtails and the guy behind the counter yelled "yah mon"! Bet. I'll take an order of those with the steamed cabbage and the rice and peas--throw in a side of Mac and cheese too please and thank you. Oxtails were stewed to perfection, cabbage was nice and well seasoned, and they really pack the platter up with the rice and peas. Now that Mac...a consultation with somebody's Southern grandma needs to happen because not enough different types of cheeses were used and the macaroni itself needed seasoning--but solid attempt indeed. I'll be back but I'll pass on the Mac.

A real hole in the wall, in West Philadelphia. I truly mean it when I say this because of the fact that I come here at least once literally every single week. The food is so tasteful, the portions are enormous and the staff very friendly. Do keep in mind that this is a takeout only restaurant and not a sit down type of place. I'm a big fan of the Jamaican curry chicken with rice and beans, although the jerk chicken is also easily as good. The pasties are also pretty frickin awesome. Would suggest calling in your order because it's a very popular place among the locals and wait times could be pretty high.

Went there for jerk chicken they had no sides besides rice and cabbage and server gave attitude

They should be called bad quality taste. I saw a long ass line thinking ok this food going to be good. I was so disappointed. I spent over one hundred dollars in there trying a little bit of everything. I wish I didn't. The food was way too salty, oily mess. What flavor? I was not happy. The customer service was good.I believe they have to make so much food to meet the demands the quality goes missing. I will not be returning.

First time ordering here and the food was ok. Nothing special. I had the jerk chicken and it wasn't well seasoned. I could barely taste any jerk. I order my food online and when my order was complete I went in to pick it up and the staff gave me a hard time about getting my order that was obviously ready so I had to wait an additional 10 minutes. I won't be back.

Good stuff. My regular go-to Jamaican spot was closed the other day so upon realizing that qt was on my way home i decided to give it a try. Glad i did! Excellent portion of jerk chicken. Definitely a good bit more than i ordered which was welcome since it was good enough to enjoy a couple days of leftovers. Got a whole chicken portion and that chicken must have been huge! I do like it a bit spicier but i didn't ask for spicy and don't know if that is an option so I'll find out next time. Really Good oxtail although that portion was a little small. Rice and peas solid for sure, and really good steamed cabbage I still have a favorite at another spot but this is close and i will definitely go again as it was good , solid food. Recommended

Sooo glad I made the decision to order food here. I was in the mood for some home cook Jamaican food and I always heard good things about this spot so I decided to give it a try. First when I walked in the store I noticed the huge crowd of people waiting for their food. I choose to still wait cause I figure if it's crowded that means their food must be good. So I get to the cashier and I ordered the brown stew chicken, rice and beans and cabbage. After about a good 20 minutes of waiting. I realize all the people that was in the store with me already got their food and left. I was on my cell phone so I wasn't really paying attention. I went to the cashier to check the status of my order and he was so apologetic and kind he even said please don't be mad at me! Awwe! Then he gave me this huuge platter of food omg!! I gave half to my brother and my niece and nephew. Overall this food was delicious!! You could tell it was made with love, the chicken was tender and falling of the bone the rice and beans was flavorful it taste like it had a sweet spice to it that made it wonderful and the cabbage was also good all for 8.00 and definitely worth it! I would recommend this restaurant if you want good Jamaican food they have everything from curry and jerk chicken, beef patties and it's all under 12.00 and it's large portions!! well mines was extra large. I kinda felt like I was treated!! Thanks to the friendly staff! I'll be back.

Cowfoot Saturday! The flavors are so yummy with excellent portions. The price is also fair. They are pleasant. This is a take-out style restaurant that is relatively quick and consistently good.

I was seriously hungry, you know the type of hunger that leaves you angry at everything and everyone. Yeah, I felt like I was going to die if I didn't eat. 23 dollars later (delivery on door dash) and I'm full, satisfied and back to being sweet and cooperative. Food was great, don't get to cook my country's food as often as I use to because cooking curry goat, rice and peas, with shredded cabbage is a labor of love. It's good to know I can get decent Jamaican food in Philadelphia. The rice was a little on the softer side but not mushy enough to warrant a complaint.

Our food was delicious and they give really large portions! I can eat off of my one plate 3 times! They accept cash-only and we got our food relatively quick for a Friday night.

This place is ridiculous. The people act like you're not even standing there. They let more aggressive people get in front of you so if you're not comfortable pushing your way through or getting into a potential argument with someone in order to place in order then this place may not be for you. Once I did get to the counter they were extremely rude and rushy. Oh and if you pay with card there's a tax on the food if you pay in cash there isn't. Seems shady but whatever I guess. On the upside if you are able to get past that issue, the food is absolutely delicious, probably some of the best Jamaican food in the area. Super reasonable priced (even with the shady card tax). Food taste fresh and there is a large portion. Expect to pay between $8-15 dollars depending on the size of plate and if you add a drink (I suggest one of the Jamaican sodas) Parking is limited during certain hours because it is only street parking on Lancaster, try going later in the day on a week day.

I ordered the lobster curry and the jerk salmon. This was pretty darn good. Lobster was with seafood fried rice, the the salmon with rice and peas.

Large jumped from 18 plus tax to 25 plus tax and a mean mug. I'll just get real Jamaican food in Brooklyn. Feels like I'm walking into a 90's weed spot gotta bring my gun!!!!

The first time I ordered from here, the food was really good. I was hyped to come back a second time. I ordered the curry shrimp, rice and peas with cabbage. It tasted old and gave an upset stomach. So I doubt I'll be going back. Maybe not a common occurrence however, that experience turned me off.

Great food and quick service!! The rice and beans are amazing. The oxtail is great too but is a bit fatty on a few pieces. Mac and cheese could've been cheesier but overall great experience! Will definitely be back

I wanted to like this place because they got good reviews for the most part and there's no where in my area with west Indian breakfast food so i drove 30 minutes to this place i gor ackee and Saltfish with boiled food and some callaoo........well baby after taking 2 bites i noticed half a damn cricket in my food i called to complain about the insect in my food and the guy was very nice on the phone and apologetic. I was supposed to go back for him to replace the 17$ i spent but i could not hype myself up to go back after what i saw in my food like they really ruined callaoo for me I'm scarred! Ugggggggg!

Amazing taste, great portion sizes my favorite Caribbean spot around campus. I've tried the jerk chicken and jerk pork and both are delicious