Yah-so CaribbeanCaribbean Restaurant in London

About Yah-so Caribbean

Caribbean Restaurant in London

I just got back from Yah-So Caribbean in London, and it's a really cool spot! It's tucked away in a charming part of the city, not somewhere you'd stumble upon easily, which gives it a nice, intimate feel. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, perfect for a casual dinner with friends. The space features warm lighting and some vibrant artwork—definitely has that Caribbean island vibe going on.

Their menu is packed with classic Caribbean dishes, but with a fresh, modern twist. They have all the usual suspects like jerk chicken and curry goat, but also some interesting seafood options I hadn't seen before. One photo shows a perfectly plated plate of escovitch fish, which looked incredible. I'd definitely recommend trying their sides too – the plantains were a highlight.

What makes Yah-So special is that it's not your typical, generic Caribbean restaurant. The food is clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the flavours are bold and authentic. It’s the kind of place perfect for a celebratory dinner or a fun night out with friends; somewhere you can enjoy great food and good company without breaking the bank. It’s already on my list to revisit!

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Reviews

1/29/2025

The food ordered was a dream. Presentation is appetising. Recommend the Ackee spring Rolls, sweet potatoe fries from this order. The rice & peas, Jerk chicken, mac & cheese from a previous order - would also recommend. Definitely would recommend this restaurant, it's authentic, a true taste of the Caribbean in London. Service varies from staff to staff, some staff are experienced & can maintain their professionalism and other staff appear not to be judging from our interactions with them. When the restaurant was busy during this visit some staff appeared flustered & under serious pressure which made them behave rather snappy/irritated & in an unprofessional rush - making mistakes. Other staff were great & able to work under pressure with a professional ease. I shall put this down to the nature of the business? Atmosphere was soothing, relaxed, fresh and the restaurant was clean. Cutlery was clean as well as seating/table. There's a hygiene area in the middle of the restaurant where you can wash your hands before you eat without having to access the toilets to wash your hands. Birthday package is really cool and adds something special to the memorable experience. Service charge was more than usually expected, not sure what the % is.

1/29/2025

Table of 5 consensus: One of the UK’s top Jamaican restaurants! PLUS + Even Jamaican grandmas agree, “high-quality Jamaican food.”. + Excellent comfort food option! + Authentic recreated classics, i.e., “ackee cigar.”. + A main was enough to fulfil and satisfy; however, most mains required a side. + Reasonably priced: 2 course meals and a side for around £30. + Accommodate special meal requests. + Formally welcoming staff and generally very good service. + Restaurant interior and music perfectly complimented the type of cuisine served. MINUS - On a busy evening, you can expect a 30-minutes wait for your order. - “Root island slaw” tasted store-bought. - The restaurant could benefit from a quick, hassle-free table QR code payment method, with the option to self-select or equally split group payments. ORDER HISTORY Starters: * ACKEE CIGAR * RASTAMAN BLUNT Mains: * WEH U A SEH, YU AH WORK WID DE JERK * DIS YAH MEAT SWEET * A BIT OF DAT TING DERE * STEAM LIKE A DREAM Sides: * Mac & Cheese * Tossed Stir Fried Rice & Peas * Root Island Slaw * Fried Plantain * Festival Dumplings * Yam Mash Dessert: * Rum Cake

1/29/2025

Went here with a few friends yesterday. This place was recommended to me. Firstly, when I walked in, I noticed the vibes. They had music playing in the background. It had a cosy feel to it. Loved the decor. The is a Jamican food restaurant, hence the name and the decor. For starters, we ordered the ackee and saltfish and the calaloo spring rolls. Which was tasty serves with a chilli dip. For mains, I orederd the lamb chops with yam mash and spinach with a mint jerk sauce in the side. My friends ordered the curry goat and tossed rice and peas, which consisted of gunga peas with veg. Both mains were so tasy the lamb chops were just how I liked it and you get plenty. By the time we all got halfway through our mains, we were full. We also ordered for sides. Plantain, Festivals, Mac N cheese, avocado, and mixed veg. It was so much food. The food was enjoyable and seasoned so well. They have great cocktails here. Even though I dont drink alcohol, my friends loved it. The only negative was that the service was a bit slow, which we mentioned to the manager who apologised. This was partly because they had 3 birthday celebrations there. This restaurant closes at 2am at least on a Saturday. Our table was booked for 8pm, and we left out there at 1am. The food stops serving about 11.30ish when the music style changes and you just continue to enjoy the rest of the night. I would definitely recommend it, but please book as it gets very busy.

1/29/2025

Amazing food and cocktails. Ackee Spring Rolls were phenomenal and also good portion sizes! I would definitely recommend the jerk beef burger. Nice flavours and great vibes and music choices for the setting. A must visit.

1/29/2025

Love love love this place! I've only been twice once back in 2018 and again today and the service was exceptional. Food absolutely top notch and I am very hard to please!!! Took my niece out for a celebration lunch had the steamed fish I wish I took a take away back to Kent with me! Will try and pass by more often when I'm in the area. My niece who is Gen Z loved it also! Well done! Keep up the good work. Will defo spread the word like an evangelists lol!

Contact & Location

Street view of Yah-So Caribbean

Address

442 Whitehorse Rd, London

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Rating

4.6
(5)

Price Range

££££