We've been faithful Ron's customers for more than six years. Unfortunately, the taste of their food has declined. The food isn't as seasoned as it used to be. We recently ordered curry chicken and fried fish platters. The curry was the blandest I've ever had from Ron's; the cabbage was sweet and otherwise bland. The chicken patties and plantain - 5 stars! I used to get the ox tails and snapper...but the oxtails portions are ridiculously small now. The snapper has been okay. C'mon Ron's get it together. We will take time away from Ron's to explore other Caribbean options.
Michael M.
So I ain't tryin to be no oxtail authority, but if you check my reviews you can tell I'm eating it a lot. I got the recommendation for Ron's from a dude working at another Jamaican spot just talking to him about food, so I tried it and it was really good. While it wasn't the MOST tender oxtails I've had the portion was big and the flavor was good. I felt like it leaned a little more toward spicy than sweet. I ordered oxtails, rice and peas.. that came with carrots and parsnips, cabbage and a side of Mac and cheese. I took a nap after this meal. Unless you want a predominantly sweet gravy I think Ron's will hit the spot. -one thing about oxtails is that unlike some other food... it travels and arrives good when getting delivery. 10/10 I'll be getting Ron's again. 4/22/24 ... Hit up Ron's again since my first review and it was even better. The oxtails were meaty and as tender as you could expect. Ron's might be my favorite spot right now. My girl had the grilled salmon with mixed vegetables and it was really good too. Give it a try.
Le N.
I love their platters. The goat curry is really good. I love that they drench everything in their platters. Sometimes I have to ask other establishments for extra sauce but this place is golden. I love the chicken patties and the jerk chicken. It's a staple when you are in North Philadelphia. Get the cabbage or the mac and cheese. I love their rice and peas.
Jazzy J.
I am well in tune with the service and culture of Caribbean restaurants. Where I'm from, the worst the attitude the better the food. Well this location has the most employees Ive ever seen in one area. Ordering pick up ahead of time is pointless. They all stand in the middle of the floor staring at the cook behind the window. They will not stop to help you and when you try to get their attention they just point at a sign. I think it's pretty comical because the food is not even that good to give the type of service they give lol. Someone bought me the curry chicken once and it was kind of sweet. Recently I had the Mac n cheese with the red snapper. Mac taste like Kraft noodles and was very chewy. Fish was cold because I had to wait ten minutes to get it after it was already done. Cabbage was ok but was missing something. It's a no for me but yal go ahead and enjoy.
Braceface N.
rude service all ladies got smart with me and was mean moved slow got my order wrong was talking bad about me
Marcia M.
Ok so here it goes... ordered a large oxtail platter and received a platter of rice and peas in the entree part, cabbage in the first side part and the "large oxtails" in the other side part. NO GOOD FOLKS!!!! how do you charge $24 for a side of oxtails????? They were grisly and tasted like beef short ribs - NOT oxtails. I drove 35 minutes on a recommendation that swore to the plenty of the large oxtails platter. Y'all dropped the ball BIG TIME. Also, dude was too busy flirting with the other worker to hand me my change. I just walked to my table and sat down in disgust while I ate my side portion oxtails and people watched, I don't understand the hype. I brought it to his attention about the mismatched portions and he shrugged it off as oh well. . Due to the popularity of this place by people who probably have no comparison since it's convenient to them, nothing will probably change. I won't be back and I wish I could get my burned gas back.
Y N.
I placed my order online. While I was waiting for my change I looked at the fish.The fish was burnt and dry looking. I asked the lady if she could give me some different pieces and she said because I opened the container she could not. I said to her I'm did not touch the fish. I asked for my money back. She threw the fish away and gave my me money back. They would rather throw the fish in the trash instead of having a satisfied customer. Please check your orders before you leave. My bag was stapled and everything That is bad business
David T.
Absolutely great tasting Curry goat platter meat was so tender and tasty you only needed gums to chew it. Great tasting fish also and the chocolate cake was out of this world.
Tracey A.
Ron's Caribbean Cuisine never disappoints. Their grilled salmon and pepper steak is exceptional. Portions are perfect. Hot home cooked meal vibes without being overpriced. Customer service is amazing too
Ada R.
Ron, Ron , Ron, I am so disappointed after being a customer since 2005. Your food was the best and closest I could find from New York. Everybody can Not do spicy foods. I even thought maybe the peppercorns was left in too long and then I find out you've decided to spice up the curry goat, curry chicken and oxtails had a little kick which is fine. The curry goat is now over heated! I come and buy anywher from 2-3 platters just for me. Do I have to find another restaurant. Also know everyone is not going to tell what is wrong, thier just not going to return. I couldn't return food twice and had to throw it away, can't spend that type of money only to be disappointed! Not from CA I'm from here in Philly!
Ordered fried dumplings and received boiled, assumed they ran out. Oxtails were good but missing something and I couldn't place my finger on it. But they were tender and meaty.
Eric Bryant
Food is fresh n good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Shaquille J.
For Philly? This place busts! Lol you can't beat the bang for your buck this place offers. I ordered a small one, and I felt like it was really a medium. Me and my lady each had a small platter and it only came out to $21! We ordered to go and we got our food within 10 minutes. The only thing I didn't like about this place was the area it's located in. The surrounding area is pretty sketch, so get your food during the daylight hours lol. Also, the okra could've been more seasoned but for the price you pay the food is pretty good.
Tammy C.
I think this place hits the mark on taste and quantity and price!! If you are in the mood for a big plate of Caribbean or Jamaican food, look no further. They have a bunch of options in terms of rice platters and different meat options. The platters come with a rice, meat, and a side (usually a vegetable of your choice). The prices are really great too for the amount of food. $10 for a plate is a steal! There is a limited amount of seating inside and when I went around the evening, there was a line so I had a wait a little bit maybe around 5 minutes. Service is standard and nothing fancy over the top. But I'm not complaining! I'm glad I found this place.
Linda B.
Food is always good especially the Basa fish !!! Lines get a little long but well worth the wait , good service friendly staff .
We've been faithful Ron's customers for more than six years. Unfortunately, the taste of their food has declined. The food isn't as seasoned as it used to be. We recently ordered curry chicken and fried fish platters. The curry was the blandest I've ever had from Ron's; the cabbage was sweet and otherwise bland. The chicken patties and plantain - 5 stars! I used to get the ox tails and snapper...but the oxtails portions are ridiculously small now. The snapper has been okay. C'mon Ron's get it together. We will take time away from Ron's to explore other Caribbean options.
So I ain't tryin to be no oxtail authority, but if you check my reviews you can tell I'm eating it a lot. I got the recommendation for Ron's from a dude working at another Jamaican spot just talking to him about food, so I tried it and it was really good. While it wasn't the MOST tender oxtails I've had the portion was big and the flavor was good. I felt like it leaned a little more toward spicy than sweet. I ordered oxtails, rice and peas.. that came with carrots and parsnips, cabbage and a side of Mac and cheese. I took a nap after this meal. Unless you want a predominantly sweet gravy I think Ron's will hit the spot. -one thing about oxtails is that unlike some other food... it travels and arrives good when getting delivery. 10/10 I'll be getting Ron's again. 4/22/24 ... Hit up Ron's again since my first review and it was even better. The oxtails were meaty and as tender as you could expect. Ron's might be my favorite spot right now. My girl had the grilled salmon with mixed vegetables and it was really good too. Give it a try.
I love their platters. The goat curry is really good. I love that they drench everything in their platters. Sometimes I have to ask other establishments for extra sauce but this place is golden. I love the chicken patties and the jerk chicken. It's a staple when you are in North Philadelphia. Get the cabbage or the mac and cheese. I love their rice and peas.
I am well in tune with the service and culture of Caribbean restaurants. Where I'm from, the worst the attitude the better the food. Well this location has the most employees Ive ever seen in one area. Ordering pick up ahead of time is pointless. They all stand in the middle of the floor staring at the cook behind the window. They will not stop to help you and when you try to get their attention they just point at a sign. I think it's pretty comical because the food is not even that good to give the type of service they give lol. Someone bought me the curry chicken once and it was kind of sweet. Recently I had the Mac n cheese with the red snapper. Mac taste like Kraft noodles and was very chewy. Fish was cold because I had to wait ten minutes to get it after it was already done. Cabbage was ok but was missing something. It's a no for me but yal go ahead and enjoy.
rude service all ladies got smart with me and was mean moved slow got my order wrong was talking bad about me
Ok so here it goes... ordered a large oxtail platter and received a platter of rice and peas in the entree part, cabbage in the first side part and the "large oxtails" in the other side part. NO GOOD FOLKS!!!! how do you charge $24 for a side of oxtails????? They were grisly and tasted like beef short ribs - NOT oxtails. I drove 35 minutes on a recommendation that swore to the plenty of the large oxtails platter. Y'all dropped the ball BIG TIME. Also, dude was too busy flirting with the other worker to hand me my change. I just walked to my table and sat down in disgust while I ate my side portion oxtails and people watched, I don't understand the hype. I brought it to his attention about the mismatched portions and he shrugged it off as oh well. . Due to the popularity of this place by people who probably have no comparison since it's convenient to them, nothing will probably change. I won't be back and I wish I could get my burned gas back.
I placed my order online. While I was waiting for my change I looked at the fish.The fish was burnt and dry looking. I asked the lady if she could give me some different pieces and she said because I opened the container she could not. I said to her I'm did not touch the fish. I asked for my money back. She threw the fish away and gave my me money back. They would rather throw the fish in the trash instead of having a satisfied customer. Please check your orders before you leave. My bag was stapled and everything That is bad business
Absolutely great tasting Curry goat platter meat was so tender and tasty you only needed gums to chew it. Great tasting fish also and the chocolate cake was out of this world.
Ron's Caribbean Cuisine never disappoints. Their grilled salmon and pepper steak is exceptional. Portions are perfect. Hot home cooked meal vibes without being overpriced. Customer service is amazing too
Ron, Ron , Ron, I am so disappointed after being a customer since 2005. Your food was the best and closest I could find from New York. Everybody can Not do spicy foods. I even thought maybe the peppercorns was left in too long and then I find out you've decided to spice up the curry goat, curry chicken and oxtails had a little kick which is fine. The curry goat is now over heated! I come and buy anywher from 2-3 platters just for me. Do I have to find another restaurant. Also know everyone is not going to tell what is wrong, thier just not going to return. I couldn't return food twice and had to throw it away, can't spend that type of money only to be disappointed! Not from CA I'm from here in Philly!
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Ordered fried dumplings and received boiled, assumed they ran out. Oxtails were good but missing something and I couldn't place my finger on it. But they were tender and meaty.
Food is fresh n good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
For Philly? This place busts! Lol you can't beat the bang for your buck this place offers. I ordered a small one, and I felt like it was really a medium. Me and my lady each had a small platter and it only came out to $21! We ordered to go and we got our food within 10 minutes. The only thing I didn't like about this place was the area it's located in. The surrounding area is pretty sketch, so get your food during the daylight hours lol. Also, the okra could've been more seasoned but for the price you pay the food is pretty good.
I think this place hits the mark on taste and quantity and price!! If you are in the mood for a big plate of Caribbean or Jamaican food, look no further. They have a bunch of options in terms of rice platters and different meat options. The platters come with a rice, meat, and a side (usually a vegetable of your choice). The prices are really great too for the amount of food. $10 for a plate is a steal! There is a limited amount of seating inside and when I went around the evening, there was a line so I had a wait a little bit maybe around 5 minutes. Service is standard and nothing fancy over the top. But I'm not complaining! I'm glad I found this place.
Food is always good especially the Basa fish !!! Lines get a little long but well worth the wait , good service friendly staff .