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Akwaaba Meat & Fish Market, West Indian Store is the premier destination for authentic West Indian and Caribbean flavors in Newark, NJ. Our West Indian grocery store takes pride in offering an extensive selection of high-quality meats, fresh seafood, and various specialty ingredients essential to Caribbean food.
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Address: 507-517 Bloomfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
Phone: (973) 732-2270
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Chicken Fried Rice. Caribbean lunch featuring rice fried with a choice of chicken: jerk, fried, cassareep, spicy asun, or baked.
Reviews
LCR
I had a really disappointing experience here today. As a Guyanese woman, I hate leaving bad reviews for my fellow Guyanese people, but the service left me no choice. A light-skinned lady checked me out when I bought chicken fried rice along with a couple of other items, but I had to wait for the fried rice to be ready. While waiting — which took over 20 minutes — I took out a cream soda that I had already paid for and started drinking it.
When my food was finally ready, she asked me, “Did you pay for the cream soda?” I told her yes and showed her my receipt. She actually looked at it and said, “I just wanted to see.” It was such a strange and uncomfortable moment, especially since she was the same person who rang me up.
As for the food, the chicken fried rice was okay. The rice itself was flavorful, but the chicken had a weird taste/flavoring — definitely not like the usual Guyanese-style Chinese chicken. I’ve eaten at many Guyanese Chinese restaurants in New York/ Guyana, and this was my first time having it taste like that.
Also, the prices are really high. I spent $43 on items that would’ve cost around $20 total in New York. I understand that Jersey might be more expensive and there’s less competition, but the prices still feel way too high.
I really want to ask you guys to please train your employees better. It’s so wrong and humiliating to ask someone that kind of question in front of a bunch of people — and to actually check their receipt — especially when you were the one who rang them up in the first place.
… moreWhen my food was finally ready, she asked me, “Did you pay for the cream soda?” I told her yes and showed her my receipt. She actually looked at it and said, “I just wanted to see.” It was such a strange and uncomfortable moment, especially since she was the same person who rang me up.
As for the food, the chicken fried rice was okay. The rice itself was flavorful, but the chicken had a weird taste/flavoring — definitely not like the usual Guyanese-style Chinese chicken. I’ve eaten at many Guyanese Chinese restaurants in New York/ Guyana, and this was my first time having it taste like that.
Also, the prices are really high. I spent $43 on items that would’ve cost around $20 total in New York. I understand that Jersey might be more expensive and there’s less competition, but the prices still feel way too high.
I really want to ask you guys to please train your employees better. It’s so wrong and humiliating to ask someone that kind of question in front of a bunch of people — and to actually check their receipt — especially when you were the one who rang them up in the first place.
Reits Reits
Your service is horrible. Be aware apparently there is a difference in chinese fried rice and fried rice from this place. When I called to order the young lady said the difference is egg. Food comes out with 3 pices of chicken and plain fired rice with no sauce or vegetables. Appently there is much more of a difference than just eggs. Typically when you call a west indian restaurant to order fried rice you specify chicken, beef, shrimp etc never chinese or regular lol. When I asked how we can correct this the girl said nothing can be done I already paid. I was willing to pay the difference BTW. NEVER AGAIN…I will drive to queens if I have to.
… moreKatelyn
Traveled all the way from PA to find this Gem. Had their fried snapper, peppershrimp, snapper curry, Chinese fried rice and fruit cake. It was the best I had since I left Guyana. A Guyanese place I would recommend for high quality food. Also bought lots of snacks and groceries. This place is unique. A one stop shop.
… moreKhrisna Sukaran
I recently ordered a cake from this place and unfortunately, it was quite salty and under cooked. I was really looking forward to enjoy it, but it didn’t turn out as expected. Additionally the owner was rude and unhelpful when I raised my concerns, which was disappointing. I hope this place can improve on their recipe and owner should take a 101 on customer service. Reading a few reviews from here, he always blame his customer and accused them of wanting free stuff.
… moreAmanda R
Excellent customer service , affordable price, Generous portion size. The food is always fantastic, no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal! The menu is extensive & they cater.
The store is neatly packed, prices are listed so you know what you’re paying for, and inventory is very good in variety. I found spices/ingredients, juices, fish, vegetables etc. I highly recommend this welcoming environment.
Update- Added few photos of my recent order. Absolutely delicious!
… moreThe store is neatly packed, prices are listed so you know what you’re paying for, and inventory is very good in variety. I found spices/ingredients, juices, fish, vegetables etc. I highly recommend this welcoming environment.
Update- Added few photos of my recent order. Absolutely delicious!
Cassandra Chandrabhan
As someone who has been a loyal customer since they’ve opened I have to say that service has definitely declined. I’m from Queens, NY so I’m surrounded by guyanese restaurants on every block. Anytime I visit Newark, we call ahead for pickup and we’re told 15 mins. Upon arrival we always waited an additional 15-30mins. I can’t tell if it’s that they’re slow, too busy talking up a storm in the kitchen to focus on cooking, or that they wait to see if the caller actually shows up before beginning to prepare the food. We’ve ordered both catering and regular orders and they’re never on time.
Moving on to the food, it’s always flavorful and cooked well. However, attached in my review is a picture of their veggie fried rice. The container is exactly half full. For $10 this doesn’t make sense to me. In Queens, a tray of food is filled to the brim for say $12-15 which is what should be reconsidered here to not make someone feel like they’ve been ripped off. I value honesty and transparency especially when it comes to food establishments.
So to take away from this, fill your containers up, charge appropriately for it and stop lying to people that it’s only 15mins then give me a sorry excuse that the kitchen is busy when it’s really not since I can clearly stand there and hear that everyone in the kitchen is too busy laughing and talking to focus on their work.
… moreMoving on to the food, it’s always flavorful and cooked well. However, attached in my review is a picture of their veggie fried rice. The container is exactly half full. For $10 this doesn’t make sense to me. In Queens, a tray of food is filled to the brim for say $12-15 which is what should be reconsidered here to not make someone feel like they’ve been ripped off. I value honesty and transparency especially when it comes to food establishments.
So to take away from this, fill your containers up, charge appropriately for it and stop lying to people that it’s only 15mins then give me a sorry excuse that the kitchen is busy when it’s really not since I can clearly stand there and hear that everyone in the kitchen is too busy laughing and talking to focus on their work.
Azeela Basir
I would like the owner for this business to eat the roti that they sell the customer because this is unbelievable. You pay 3.50 for a roti and it tasted like rubber, you can even warm it up an hour later to eat it becomes so hard guys you can do better. People are paying their money and I think they should get a good Service sometimes the roti are OK but sometimes I don’t know what is going on like, do you eat the food that you sell to customer
… moreDona Sosa
Ordered roti, sugar cakes, and ginger sugar cakes. Everything was very tasty and fresh. Looking forward to more delicious offerings. Would be nice to have a daily menu and a detailed description of the dishes. Each Caribbean country has a different name for different dishes. But over all a great start! Good Luck.
… morePortia Rush
The Food there was ok….So they get 3 stars for taste; However I was really disappointed when I found a piece of plastic in my curry goat! The worse part about it is I didn’t see it and almost swallowed it… I called the restaurant and they were not even willing to compensate or even apologize! They told me “Take it up with Uber eats!”
… moreSusan Mohammed
Chinese chicken and fried rice was absolutely delicious. Service was slow next time I’ll order ahead. Yes definitely worth going back.
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