Since the beginning of fall semester, I’ve passed the Jamaican Jerk Pit everyday to and from class. It took nearly a year to find someone brave enough to check it out with me, but this past Saturday Sarah and I finally made the trip over and discovered one of Ann Arbor’s buried food treasures.
From the front, the Jamaican Jerk Pit appears small, with limited seating on the top floor. However, once you venture downstairs you’ll find a cool Jamaican ambiance with bright colors and relaxed music. The food is fresh and there are a tons of options, even for the pickiest of eaters.
Here’s how we did our Jamaican experience:
For starters we went with Fried Plantains. Sweet, crunchy outside and warm, smooth inside, these treats are fun to eat and are great as an appetizer or as a dessert.
Jerk Chicken. Chicken quarters seasoned with a “secret blend of island spices” and served alongside a house-blend of sautee vegetables and rice and peas, white rice or seasoned red skin potatoes.
Best dishes? We didn’t venture too far outside the norm, but for less adventurous eaters the Jerk Chicken is a good call.
Atmosphere? Relaxed, rastifarian feel, sort of like being in a Jamaican café, without the locals.
Cost? Entrees came in around $11, while sandwiches, pitas, salads and starters were all under $10. Plenty of food for the cost.
If you want to check it out before heading over, here’s their menu:
http://www.irierestaurant.com/menu.html
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