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Chelsea Jerk Centre Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Jamaican
Hours Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-1am; Sun noon-10pm
Address
7 Chelsea Ave
Location Near the New Kingston Shopping Centre, Around Town
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 876/926-6322
Prices Jerk half-chicken US$6.50 (£3.25); .5kg (1 lb.) jerk pork US$10 (£5)
Credit Cards MC, V

Frommer's Review

This is the city's most popular purveyor of jerked meats. Set in a low-slung angular concrete building, it offers food to take out or eat in a comfortably battered dining area. Although no formal appetizers are served, you might order a side portion of what the scrawled-on chalkboard refers to as "festival" (fried cornmeal dumplings). The best bargain is Chelsea's Special: rice, peas, and vegetables, plus jerked pork or chicken. Remember to order the various components of your meal at different kiosks in the huge hall; oxtail, stewed fish, and beer are also available.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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