The Way Station - Brooklyn

I don?t normal write reviews but this was a must.. I ordered a oxtail with rice and peas . They charged me $29 I thought it?s probably going to be worth it .. I got home started eating and IMMEDIATELY REGRETTED IT ..the rice was so pasty with no flavorand the oxtail was as tuff as if I bought it uncooked . Like I would need to throw it back on the stove ? I love to support myfellow black business but this was not it and I?m extremely disappointed. My suggestion get a chef that is actually from theislands and learned to cook from there cause whomever made this definitely missed the point

Our friend brought us to The Islands and she said it?s her favorite Caribbean Cuisine in the neighborhood. The decor is humble, simple and wide-spaced with plenty of seating. There are limited but signature options on the menu. We got Ox Tail with Rice Bean, Curry Chicken with Steamed Veggies and Salad with Jerk Chicken. The portion was huge with a reasonable price and we left alot to go. Food was amazingly delicious, especially the jerk chicken, which was extremely tender and juicy. We also wereimpressed by their rice bean, surprisingly appetizing and smelled so great.

The Islands is a cozy, home kitchen vibe restaurant. Went on a Sunday night and lots of families from the neighborhood were there. There was a lot of activity in the take-out area. Service was a little slow, but very friendly and nice. The food wasgood, but did not wow me. The space could use some maintenance, the entrance door is cracked and some tables seemed very old.

My experience was a good one; customer service was terrific. I thought I was in a different country for a moment, couldn?t believe I was in the U.S! As for the food, the oxtail was ok, tender, and flavorful. The jerk chicken had a good flavor but nota good texture, it seemed like it was sitting too long, and it was tough and dry, yet it was drowning in ?gravy!? It?s missingthat grilled crispy texture that a broiler or grill would give. I would go back and eat in I want to try their other dishes.

THIS PLACE IS BOMB!! I had roti with curry chicken and I cleaned up that plate! The waitress was so sweet and the food came out fast! I?m definitely going back here!