"A Caribbean Catastrophe: Where Dreams of Jerk Go to Lurk"
Darlings, let me tell you about Code 1414, a Jamaican establishment that's managed to turn island cuisine into an episode of "Survivor: Restaurant Edition." As someone who drew their first breath to the rhythm of reggae and the scent of scotch bonnet peppers, I felt compelled to give this spot a second chance after years of passing by – a decision I now rank somewhere between getting bangs and investing in cryptocurrency.
The food exists in that peculiar culinary limbo between "not quite terrible" and "definitely not good" – imagine if your grandmother's leftovers had their own leftovers, then decided to start a food truck. It's the kind of fare one might consume at 3 AM after a night out, when even a microwaved sock might seem appetizing with enough jerk sauce.
While I appreciate their valiant attempt at hygiene with signs warning patrons not to conduct impromptu taste tests or deliver soliloquies over the steam trays, the real theater begins at checkout. Picture this: you've filled your container, feeling rather pleased with your selections, only to discover their unique "pricing algorithm." The cashier performs what can only be described as a CSI-level investigation of your container's contents, weighing and scrutinizing it like a customs agent who's had too much coffee.
The piece de resistance? You might walk in expecting to pay for a simple weighted portion but end up financing what feels like a down payment on a small island nation – all because you dared to take half a fish instead of committing to the whole aquatic enterprise. At $40 for less than a pound of food, you're not just paying for dinner; you're investing in what might be Jamaica's most ambitious economic recovery program.
Suffice it to say, my wallet and I have decided to consciously uncouple from Code 1414. As we say in Jamaica, "mi done wit dat" – or in food critic speak, "I shall take my culinary adventures elsewhere, where my bank account isn't treated like a lottery winning."
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Domina
My fav curry chicken with dumplings. Ate so much of it I started looking like a dumpling.
Courtney Ingram
Horrible customer service, especially from The old tough face lady and the long nail duty finger bright hair lady. Theirs no need to behave so nasty and send your nasty energy with people food. Today October 17 2024 at 4:25pm. I went to buy a cake and she said it’s a 14 dollar limit to use the card 🤣🤣 do that make sense ? I said okay add another cake. The cakes are $5 by the way. But she charge me $6 for each cake I just took t the over charger and walk. Because god don’t sleep. ROMANS 12:19 I would be wrong now if I call the inspection and point out what I see. God bless I leave it to god
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
khadejah Hunter
This was my first time visiting this restaurant with my Mother and the staff were very helpful explaining each item. The pricing was fair and the staff was friendly that day and my best opinion lunchtime is the best time to go. I would definitely try again on the food purchased was a 7.5 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ben Kolyshev
Can’t believe I live in the same timeline as this restaurant’s goat curry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evril Alexander
Ate here for the fist time everything was goood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lujean LeTang
The oxtails are amazing. However, you should try to get there early, or you'll just see a lot of gravy and slim pickings. You should also try the mac and cheese too. Enjoy.
Service is absolutely terrible, I'm literally asking the lady at the front desk a question and she just ignores me. I had to figure out things on my own, the food was not that great for the price. I don't like the system that they use. It's point-blank robbing people. I promise you that there are places with better-tasting food and friendlier staff and great prices. Trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Mina Michel
Service is absolutely terrible, I'm literally asking the lady at the front desk a question and she just ignores me. I had to figure out things on my own, the food was not that great for the price. I don't like the system that they use. It's point-blank robbing people. I promise you that there are places with better-tasting food and friendlier staff and great prices. Trash
Service is absolutely terrible, I'm literally asking the lady at the front desk a question and she just ignores me. I had to figure out things on my own, the food was not that great for the price. I don't like the system that they use. It's point-blank robbing people. I promise you that there are places with better-tasting food and friendlier staff and great prices. Trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Robert Stevens
The curry chicken is excellent ?
shaberia crowder
Food is delicious and always fresh. Highly recommend for good authentic West Indian food. Yeah Mon ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greatest Greatness
I found this place by turning onto Fulton looking up & seen island I gave it a try and the food was greatness the chief takes their time it’s made with love how I know I return the next day today because i couldn’t get the taste out my mind & another great experience the girl at the register is nice this will be me & my little daughter go to
Good Jamaican food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Porridge, Jerk Chicken, Beef Kidney, Calaloo & Codfish, Okra & Codfish, Curry Chicken
"A Caribbean Catastrophe: Where Dreams of Jerk Go to Lurk"
Darlings, let me tell you about Code 1414, a Jamaican establishment that's managed to turn island cuisine into an episode of "Survivor: Restaurant Edition." As someone who drew their first breath to the rhythm of reggae and the scent of scotch bonnet peppers, I felt compelled to give this spot a second chance after years of passing by – a decision I now rank somewhere between getting bangs and investing in cryptocurrency.
The food exists in that peculiar culinary limbo between "not quite terrible" and "definitely not good" – imagine if your grandmother's leftovers had their own leftovers, then decided to start a food truck. It's the kind of fare one might consume at 3 AM after a night out, when even a microwaved sock might seem appetizing with enough jerk sauce.
While I appreciate their valiant attempt at hygiene with signs warning patrons not to conduct impromptu taste tests or deliver soliloquies over the steam trays, the real theater begins at checkout. Picture this: you've filled your container, feeling rather pleased with your selections, only to discover their unique "pricing algorithm." The cashier performs what can only be described as a CSI-level investigation of your container's contents, weighing and scrutinizing it like a customs agent who's had too much coffee.
The piece de resistance? You might walk in expecting to pay for a simple weighted portion but end up financing what feels like a down payment on a small island nation – all because you dared to take half a fish instead of committing to the whole aquatic enterprise. At $40 for less than a pound of food, you're not just paying for dinner; you're investing in what might be Jamaica's most ambitious economic recovery program.
Suffice it to say, my wallet and I have decided to consciously uncouple from Code 1414. As we say in Jamaica, "mi done wit dat" – or in food critic speak, "I shall take my culinary adventures elsewhere, where my bank account isn't treated like a lottery winning."
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
My fav curry chicken with dumplings. Ate so much of it I started looking like a dumpling.
Horrible customer service, especially from
The old tough face lady and the long nail duty finger bright hair lady. Theirs no need to behave so nasty and send your nasty energy with people food. Today October 17 2024 at 4:25pm. I went to buy a cake and she said it’s a 14 dollar limit to use the card 🤣🤣 do that make sense ? I said okay add another cake. The cakes are $5 by the way. But she charge me $6 for each cake I just took t the over charger and walk. Because god don’t sleep. ROMANS 12:19 I would be wrong now if I call the inspection and point out what I see. God bless I leave it to god
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This was my first time visiting this restaurant with my Mother and the staff were very helpful explaining each item. The pricing was fair and the staff was friendly that day and my best opinion lunchtime is the best time to go. I would definitely try again on the food purchased was a 7.5 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Can’t believe I live in the same timeline as this restaurant’s goat curry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ate here for the fist time everything was goood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The oxtails are amazing. However, you should try to get there early, or you'll just see a lot of gravy and slim pickings. You should also try the mac and cheese too. Enjoy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Porridge, Jerk Chicken, Salad Buffet, Barbeque Chicken, Southern Fried Chicken, Curry Chicken, Curry Goat
Service is absolutely terrible, I'm literally asking the lady at the front desk a question and she just ignores me. I had to figure out things on my own, the food was not that great for the price. I don't like the system that they use. It's point-blank robbing people. I promise you that there are places with better-tasting food and friendlier staff and great prices. Trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Service is absolutely terrible, I'm literally asking the lady at the front desk a question and she just ignores me. I had to figure out things on my own, the food was not that great for the price. I don't like the system that they use. It's point-blank robbing people. I promise you that there are places with better-tasting food and friendlier staff and great prices. Trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
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Service is absolutely terrible, I'm literally asking the lady at the front desk a question and she just ignores me. I had to figure out things on my own, the food was not that great for the price. I don't like the system that they use. It's point-blank robbing people. I promise you that there are places with better-tasting food and friendlier staff and great prices. Trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
The curry chicken is excellent ?
Food is delicious and always fresh. Highly recommend for good authentic West Indian food. Yeah Mon ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I found this place by turning onto Fulton looking up & seen island I gave it a try and the food was greatness the chief takes their time it’s made with love how I know I return the next day today because i couldn’t get the taste out my mind & another great experience the girl at the register is nice this will be me & my little daughter go to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barbeque Chicken, Curry Chicken
Food is great but the customer service is horrible smh the girl at the register acts like she’s paying u. She’s not friendly at all ??????????????
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
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