What is Jerk?
It Makes the Caribbean Sun
Hotter, the Island Smiles Wider and
Gives Reggae that Way Cool Vibe.
Jamaican Jerk cooking is the soul of Caribbean Food - hot, spicey and full of life. It's so awesome (or Irie, as we say in Jamaica), people have been known to spontaneously jump up and dance after eating our Jerk!
Jerk cooking originated in the lush tropical hills of Jamaica centuries ago by runaway slaves called the Maroons. Using native spices, thyme, scallion, pimento berries (allspice) and the fiery hot Scotch Bonnet Pepper, meat was slow cooked over coals and pimento logs to create a deliciously spicey dish. It is from this rich tradition, Jerk cooking was born - Praise Jah!
At Hya's Place, we marinate our chicken and fish in our own special combination of these very same tropical spices to get that real authentic flavor. It is only after this crucial step that we flame grill everything to tasty perfection.
When you eat at Hya's Place, you are sending yourself on a tropical taste vacation. So sit back, relax and dive into our mouth-watering Island food.
Eat Good Mon!
Come in or take some home today and Nyam Up de Jerk Chicken till it Mad You!
