Down-to-Earth Cooking at Jucy's Natraliart Jamaican Restaurant - Review

Americas - USA West Los Angeles
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Damn everything sounds and looks tasty!

I love soups and stews, not just for the taste but for the historical and social contexts.

I was pretty set on Ackee in Leimert Park for my 1st Jamaican food experience but I think I will go here, thanks to you

Reminds me I need to type up a report on the Belizean market/restaurant I went too. Who knew in LA we have a Belizean neighborhood?

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Great report. Sad to hear the beef patty wasn’t that great; it looks so delicious. The rice cooked in coconut milk sounds really interesting (in a good way). Will see if I can convince partner to accompany me that far out! ; )

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I certainly did not! Do tell–where??

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Western between Adams and King, you will find a handful of Belizean restaurants.

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Wow, had no idea! Thanks!

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Looking forward to the report (esp since I know nothing about Belizean food)! True chowhounding (or FTC’ing or… whatever ;)) on your part!

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Throws you off if you aren’t expecting it but a lot of empanadas have a sweetish dough like the Bolivian Saltenas for example, it’s normal but I see how some might find it odd.

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Hi @JeetKuneBao,

Yah, definitely give it a try when you can. :slight_smile: Looking forward to your report on the Belizean restaurant!

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Hi @paranoidgarliclover,

Loved the Red Beans & Rice. :slight_smile: Hopefully you can try it. But this isn’t as far as Downtown LA either! :wink:

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Oh. I actually like their beef patties. Pretty good iteration. Might have been a bad batch or maybe not your thing. I’ve always had good luck with them from Natraliart.
Give the ackee a try. Just because it seems such a Jamaican thing. The first time I asked about it the guy behind the counter described it by stating, “Hmmmmm. It’s like . . . a side.” It is hard to describe I suppose.

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Ackee and saltfish is one of my favorite Jamaican dishes. I’ve wanted to try Jucy’s since a friend first told me about it years ago so I’ll have to try their rendition. Thanks Chowseeker1999 for the reminder and thorough review. Their patties look good to me. I don’t mind sweet dough. Love festival bread which is served at some Jamaican establishments - a sweet fried bread eaten with savory dishes.

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Hi @frommtron @chinchi,

Thanks! Now that I know what the “Patties” are supposed to taste like, I’ll give them another try (maybe the Chicken or Veggie Patty). :slight_smile:

Thanks for the Ackee rec. I saw it on the menu, but wasn’t sure what it was or how it tasted. Will try it next time!

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They have that at Will’s Jamaican. IMO the best Jamaican in town

@Chowseeker1999 you should try it

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