Went here for a quick snack. Wasn’t pleased. Beef patties were dry, not juicy at all. Also feel they were very over priced considering what I got. Also asked for pineapple ginger beer and lady grabbed the wrong drink twice. Love black owned businesses but this one could do better. 4beef patties and 2drinks came up to 23$ after tasting wish I kept my coins.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Patties
sonya Massey
First visit. Clean nice workers and fast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Mcbride
This place is a less known gem that is starting to be more recognized. The food is unbelievable, the goat, the brown stew chicken, the oxtails… everything is delicious, flavorful and well balanced with spices and heat. A true representation of traditional Jamaican food at its best. We got takeout but the restaurant itself is very clean, well lit and comfortable.
My new favorite Carribean restaurant. I came in not knowing what to expect. I had visited 2 other places prior to coming to Genesis Rising. Both times trying their curry goat.So I ordered the Curry Goat, rice n peas, cabbage topped with some plantain.I have to be honest and mention the other places weren't bad.But at Genesis Rising, the meat was flavored perfectly, the cabbage, with the perfect texture, the rice n peas were light and fluffy and the peas (beans) done really well, nice and tender and the Plantain was exactly what I was hoping. Color perfect, taste... perfect and I WOULD recommend Genesis Rising to carribeans who love their Carribean cuisine and for those curious about the boastful flavors that Carribean food has to offer. GENESIS RISING has definitely gained a customer for as long as I'm here in Buffalo.The restaurant was nice and clean, set in the perfect location. I would like to see them be able to have better parking; because there is no way that Genesis Rising isn't gonna have it busy moments, if it doesn't already.Staff was remarkably pleasant, professional and friendly.I'm a sucker for the Jamaican accent anyway especially when the people are nice.The owner was exceptionally kind and professional sparking conversation to see where her new customers were coming from.I'll be back and I will without a doubt be letting people know where to go for phenomenal Carribean Cuisine.Genesis Rising.Until we see each other again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains and Rice, Curried Goat
Jenna Norval
I’m here from out of town & really wanted some Jamaican food , this was the worst I have ever had , my food was very dry , I had about 7 pieces of cabbage, meat not done and just not tasteful at all . I’m very upset about wasting $22 on this .
Brett Williams
Amazing experience, food was on point!Kid-friendliness: Owner was on point, friendly, and star gazed me with her Beautiful smile
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Roxanne Avery
Service was fast, and the server was pleasant. Oxtails were cooked thoroughly. The cabbage was very hard and tart. Overall, the food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sade Greene
Food was good. Oxtails were smaller than I
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Germaine Phipps
The food is absolutely delicious!!The restaurant is clean. The customer service. Is excellent!!!Vegetarian options: They have a lot of vegetarian options. It’s a Jamaican restaurant.Kid-friendliness: They have beef and chicken patties. Delicious homemade juices! The kids love it!!!Wheelchair accessibility: There are no stairs. So it’s very easy to enter the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Plantains and Rice
This is hands down. The best Caribbean restaurant in the Wny area. The food is delicious. The owners are nice people. Customer service is excellent!!!
Kila Holt
My 1st time here & its the BEST I’ve had in a while & it’s been a while bcuz NOTHIN has never tasted this good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains and Rice
Loving Life Jones
First time here, J*** chicken is AMAZING!! I know my J*** too okay. Moist, full of flavor. I'm plotting on the Curry Goat & Oxtail next. Oh & hubby said customer service was top notch too. Go now y'all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patty Beef Chicken Vege
KPowell
I ordered takeout from Genesis Rising, a Jamaica restaurant that offers a variety of tasty and authentic dishes. The service was quick and efficient, and the food was well-packed and fresh. I enjoyed the curry chicken, which was full of flavor, and the j*** chicken, which was spicy and succulent. The mac and cheese were creamy and cheesy, and the plantains were soft and caramelized. The veggies were crisp and colorful, and the fish was flaky and moist. The portions were large and filling. I also liked the ginger beer, which was fizzy and refreshing. I felt like I had a trip to Jamaica without leaving my home. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy Jamaican food at its best. Genesis Rising is a great option for takeout.
Ashley Moore
Very friendly and delightful owners. I’m not sure what I expected to taste, but the food went above and beyond anything I could have expected. All of the flavors were in perfect harmony—spice, flavor, texture, etc. I live about an hour and half away and will definitely drive the distance just to eat here again. Highly recommend. We had the curried goat and the wings.
Went here for a quick snack. Wasn’t pleased. Beef patties were dry, not juicy at all. Also feel they were very over priced considering what I got. Also asked for pineapple ginger beer and lady grabbed the wrong drink twice. Love black owned businesses but this one could do better. 4beef patties and 2drinks came up to 23$ after tasting wish I kept my coins.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Patties
First visit. Clean nice workers and fast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a less known gem that is starting to be more recognized. The food is unbelievable, the goat, the brown stew chicken, the oxtails… everything is delicious, flavorful and well balanced with spices and heat. A true representation of traditional Jamaican food at its best. We got takeout but the restaurant itself is very clean, well lit and comfortable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brown Stew Chicken, Coco Bread, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Curried Goat
Very warm individuals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brown Stew Chicken, Jerk Shrimp, Jamaican Escovitch Fish, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Bread Pudding, Fish, Fried Chicken, Tropical Rhythm, Plantains and Rice, Curry Goat, Stewed Chicken, Curried Goat
My new favorite Carribean restaurant. I came in not knowing what to expect. I had visited 2 other places prior to coming to Genesis Rising. Both times trying their curry goat.So I ordered the Curry Goat, rice n peas, cabbage topped with some plantain.I have to be honest and mention the other places weren't bad.But at Genesis Rising, the meat was flavored perfectly, the cabbage, with the perfect texture, the rice n peas were light and fluffy and the peas (beans) done really well, nice and tender and the Plantain was exactly what I was hoping. Color perfect, taste... perfect and I WOULD recommend Genesis Rising to carribeans who love their Carribean cuisine and for those curious about the boastful flavors that Carribean food has to offer. GENESIS RISING has definitely gained a customer for as long as I'm here in Buffalo.The restaurant was nice and clean, set in the perfect location. I would like to see them be able to have better parking; because there is no way that Genesis Rising isn't gonna have it busy moments, if it doesn't already.Staff was remarkably pleasant, professional and friendly.I'm a sucker for the Jamaican accent anyway especially when the people are nice.The owner was exceptionally kind and professional sparking conversation to see where her new customers were coming from.I'll be back and I will without a doubt be letting people know where to go for phenomenal Carribean Cuisine.Genesis Rising.Until we see each other again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains and Rice, Curried Goat
I’m here from out of town & really wanted some Jamaican food , this was the worst I have ever had , my food was very dry , I had about 7 pieces of cabbage, meat not done and just not tasteful at all . I’m very upset about wasting $22 on this .
Amazing experience, food was on point!Kid-friendliness: Owner was on point, friendly, and star gazed me with her Beautiful smile
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Service was fast, and the server was pleasant. Oxtails were cooked thoroughly. The cabbage was very hard and tart. Overall, the food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was good. Oxtails were smaller than I
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
The food is absolutely delicious!!The restaurant is clean. The customer service. Is excellent!!!Vegetarian options: They have a lot of vegetarian options. It’s a Jamaican restaurant.Kid-friendliness: They have beef and chicken patties. Delicious homemade juices! The kids love it!!!Wheelchair accessibility: There are no stairs. So it’s very easy to enter the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Plantains and Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
This is hands down. The best Caribbean restaurant in the Wny area. The food is delicious. The owners are nice people. Customer service is excellent!!!
My 1st time here & its the BEST I’ve had in a while & it’s been a while bcuz NOTHIN has never tasted this good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains and Rice
First time here, J*** chicken is AMAZING!! I know my J*** too okay. Moist, full of flavor. I'm plotting on the Curry Goat & Oxtail next. Oh & hubby said customer service was top notch too. Go now y'all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patty Beef Chicken Vege
I ordered takeout from Genesis Rising, a Jamaica restaurant that offers a variety of tasty and authentic dishes. The service was quick and efficient, and the food was well-packed and fresh. I enjoyed the curry chicken, which was full of flavor, and the j*** chicken, which was spicy and succulent. The mac and cheese were creamy and cheesy, and the plantains were soft and caramelized. The veggies were crisp and colorful, and the fish was flaky and moist. The portions were large and filling. I also liked the ginger beer, which was fizzy and refreshing. I felt like I had a trip to Jamaica without leaving my home. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy Jamaican food at its best. Genesis Rising is a great option for takeout.
Very friendly and delightful owners. I’m not sure what I expected to taste, but the food went above and beyond anything I could have expected. All of the flavors were in perfect harmony—spice, flavor, texture, etc. I live about an hour and half away and will definitely drive the distance just to eat here again. Highly recommend. We had the curried goat and the wings.