Wadadli Jerk

I have to say I've had way better jerk chicken. This was on the dry side. I asked for jerk sauce, but the chicken wasn't saucy at all. The macaroni and cheese was tasty, but the amount of cheese - sort of overwhelming, maybe an 80% cheese to 20% noodle ratio. As for the service, Sundays are apparently super busy, but the owner was seemingly dishonest when it came to the question of whether or not there was food left and who could be served. The process was to enter the restaurant, purchase food, take the receipt out to the area where the BBQ grills were set up under a tent, hand the ticket to a server, and receive food. Long story short, my friend and I were not allowed initially to make a purchase, yet many people behind us were - as he picked and chose who could be served. Eventually, my patience won out, and I was allowed to order after maybe an hour. And I was okay with that because I was hungry. But it should truly be first come first serve - and once we got close to the grills, we also realized there was plenty of chicken left, contrary to what we were told.

Well, I was a lit!!!They are next to a bar, which was really popping on a Sunday.The food you order inside because they had the food inside. The weather was really gorgeous this Sunday. Anyways I ordered the rasta pasta, and mmmmm I don't like my rasta pasta curried or extra spicy. I know it's jerk, but they used the HOT, not MILD. I also ordered the jerk pork with the rasta pasta and BABY that pork was the softest and juiciest pork ever ONLY problem it was too damn spicy lol. I did ask for no jerk sauce he added it anyways. Definitely ask for the BBQ sauce. The food was a little cold and it was only 6pm.

To start the pork is super scrumptious and I'd highly recommend getting the sauce of your choice as a side (if that's doable. Definitely needs to be if it's not). Now the downhill. Chicken was dry as others have said which is a shame because it has really good flavors especially with that jerk sauce The rice is super bland which would explain why their trash had several almost full containers of it tossed out. You really just eat the amount of rice you need for the protein. The sweet plantain was not ready (the flavor was between a green and yellow plantain but definitely more platano than maduro). The Mac was meh. Over cooked, mushy, with only the mild jerk flavor being the saving grace (the hard cheese skin (unmelted cheese) was truly unnecessary). Overall it's filling and affordable so definitely grab something to eat if you're very close by.The ordering system is quite nice if you're around for a drink at the adjoining business and get a hankering for some smoked meat. They place the order quickly and are helpful explaining anything you may be questioning. Once you pick up you're food outside you can sit, sip and pig out :)

Decent spot for Carribean food in a time when original great Carribean food spots are fading away. I've tried several dishes at Wadadli over the years. Aside from the chicken and rice and peas which are decent, I do have a soft spot for their Jerk Macaroni and cheese. I'll normally stop by just to grab only that for sometimes no reason at all. Like yesterday for instance. They even expanded from the street and took up a small shop space. Definitely a great spot for consistent Caribbean food offerings. I'd say it's healthier than other offerings in this cuisines genre. This may take away from the experience, as other places tend to be not as health conscience.

on my momma this shit SLAPS. slaps so hard i was removed to woodhull. bring my son jimothey mahiney here sometimes for the backyard bbq... great way to get some food in the stomach before a night of drinking (he's 16 btw...)i get litty. the pork is great. WADADLI forever! if you dont like this place go wadadli yourself!

The service from the owner is disgusting. Came here 6/9/24. My friend and I went inside to place an order we were advised that they ran out of food and if we could wait 15 minutes to see about more food coming out. There was no clarity or system on how to order food. We waited on line then was told we need a ticket and to go inside to place our order. While waiting outside 20 min later I approached the owner to inquire if there is more food. He advised there is only pork left. Which was not true. My friend and I saw 2 big grills full with chicken. While we were waiting we also saw people who were after us with a ticket. I went inside to inquire about this with the woman at the counter and she advised the owner told her who she should service. I witnessed the owner telling people there's no more food when there was plenty of food to sell. I will never come back here with this kind of selective service!!!

Walking to meet friends for lunch elsewhere, I could smell the chicken from a block away and that was when some would me going home for dinner. The people here are so nice. Dealing with long lines, folks outside in this heat hangry, drinking (they are next to Bedvyne Brew) and they are calmly cooking jerk chicken, shrimp and salmon on a giant grill, serving it all up. They had quite a few sides as well, but I just wanted the chicken. The prices were on par with other shops throughout Brooklyn. I reheated the pieces and it was pretty tasty. Not as spicy as I usually get but definitely worth taking home for dinner.

Wadadli Jerk is a delightful spot with authentic Caribbean flavors. Cooked outdoor, over open flames, the jerk has a perfect balance of spice and smoky flavors. Add a tropical beverage or tropical soda to complete the taste of paradise.

I've been a regular of Wadadli since they were just a grill stand outside serving delicious authentic Caribbean, even through the cold winter months. Since moving into their cute little spot adjacent Bed Vyne pub I feel the quality has gotten even better. I can't get enough of that salmon with the hot pepper sauce! I'm confident their other dishes are great but I just can't resist the salmon. The owner is a cool dude, always friendly with the customers. Great member of the burgeoning Tompkins Ave

It was Ba Ba Ba Ba Banging. I can still taste it like it was yesterday.. It literally was yesterday tho lol