Wait-A-Bit Kitchen and Jerk House

Bringing a taste of the Caribbean to the edge of Hockley and the Jewellery Quarter, Wait-A-Bit Kitchen and jerk house is a cheerful little takeaway serving up generous plates of home-style Jamaican cooking. The menu leans into the classics you would hope for, from smoky Jerk Chicken and slow-cooked Curry Goat to stew chicken, rice and peas and comforting bowls of mutton soup. There is a playful twist or two as well, with rasta pasta and other house specials rounding things out for regulars who like to mix it up.

Portions are hearty and the welcome is warm, with diners praising the quick service and the honest, full-flavoured food. It currently holds a 5 out of 5 score on Tripadvisor, and the scotch-bonnet kick running through the dishes keeps people coming back for more. Parking can get busy when it is lively, but for authentic island flavours to take away in this corner of the city, it is a reliable and friendly pick.