June 4, 2008
Philly Chefs: Ricardo James of the Jamaican Jerk Hut
For the final episode of Philly Chefs, we’re happy to introduce you to chef Ricardo James at the Jamaican Jerk Hut on South Street. The Jerk Hut is a down-home Philly classic that’s a little bit off the beaten path–and that’s just the way we like it.
Jamaican Jerk Hut
1436 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146-1631
(215) 545-8644
(8 responses)
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
Caroline says:
i had my birthday party here last year. They were so relaxed and accommodating!
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
Dave says:
With all the great restaurants in the city you pick this one. You guys must be hurting for Chefs to interview.
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
Penn, class of 2011 says:
If you are Jamaican, AVOID. Caribbean Delight (on 11th and South, I believe) offers much better food and service for LITERALLY a quarter for the price.
My (Jamaican) family’s experience last night:
* A rude and inept waitress
* Barely any Jamaican presence
* Ting for $3?!
* Escovitch fish for $24 (the smallest snapper I have ever been served, and the only flavor was an over-abundance of black pepper)
* Lukewarm curry goat, probably microwaved
* Rice served a half-hour after the escovitch and goat, with barely any peas
* My mother’s escovitch was unaccounted for and not served until the rest of us were finished eating
* Plantains weren’t ripe and were tough instead of soft and sweet
* Our waitress announced that my mother’s credit card was declined due to “insufficient funds”…my mother’s card wasn’t declined…THEY DON’T ACCEPT AMERICAN EXPRESS and the waitress was too dim-witted to realize that before she embarrassed my family.
* The cover band was enthusiastic, but honestly shitty…they butchered every Jamaican classic reggae song in existence (American boy trying to channel the voice of Bob Marley and Junior Murvin…not a good look).
In short, this restaurant exploits Jamaican culture (fooling, obviously, the Rittenhouse residents from a few blocks away with their trendy ambiance and bland food) without delivering the quality.
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
Brennen says:
Wow, I’m sorry you had such a bad experience at the Jerk Hut! I’m passing this along to the folks at the restaurant to make them aware of your thoughts.
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
Benoir says:
We Dub Luv the Jerk Hut!!! Nothing but friendly vibes, great eats, and what an amazing outdoor space!
Come this Saturday Sept 13th and hear Tribe of Djembe – from NYC!!! Roots Reggae!!!
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
TRA'C says:
MY GIRLFRIEND SUJUSTED WE GO TO THE JERK HUT AFTER WE LEFT THE TUTTLEMAN IMAX, I WAS NOT INTO GOING TO A JERK HUT, BUT BABY, THAT MAN CAN COOK AND THE OX TAILS WERE THE RAGE, YOU GET A GOOD AMOUNT OF FOOD AND THE STAFF IS NICE AND FREINDLY, I WANT TO GO BACK AND EAT OUTSIDE WITH THE MUSIC, NOW MY GIRLFRIEND AND I ARE TALKING ABOUT GOING TO JAMAICA FOR A WEEK, SEE YOU AT THE HUT, TRA’C
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
Monae says:
MY COMPLIMENTS TO YOUR CHEF!
NOT ONLY IS HE HANDSOME HE IS A GREAT COOK!
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIM ALSO EAT THAT WONDERFUL FOOD HE COOKS!
I AM PLANNING TO HAVE A WEDDING PARTY THERE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS ARE SO I WILL BE CONTACT JAMICAN HUT TO SCHEDULE THE AREA.
LOOK FOWARD TO TIPPING YOUR CHEF REALLY GOOD!
June 4, 2008, 10:48 am
MATT says:
Jerk Hut
Some of my staff was at your establishment rage about the food. However the chef that’s on your video is not the same guy. I spoke with him one of my times there at your restuarant and not only was he cooking good but he was real cool person
Hope he come back! Good Chef!
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