Foodie Experiences
Island Night at Di Reggae Cafe
Surrey's Caribbean lounge where jerk, oxtail and a sorrel drink become your Friday night, especially if there's a DJ.
King George Blvd, Whalley / City Centre
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Surrey's Caribbean lounge where jerk, oxtail and a sorrel drink become your Friday night, especially if there's a DJ.
King George Blvd, Whalley / City Centre
More infoDi Reggae Cafe proves you've been sleeping on Surrey. The King George storefront is unassuming, but behind it sits a whole Caribbean world: grass fronds over the bar, reggae and R&B, and DJs carrying you into the weekend. The food holds up its 4.2 end with oxtail that spent the afternoon getting serious, jerk, and a curry goat with its own fan club. Order a sorrel and stay too long.
Aim for a Friday or Saturday evening when the DJ or live music is on, that's what turns this from a meal into a date. Sit in the front room under the grass-fronds rather than grabbing takeout, order the oxtail (the house signature) plus jerk chicken to share, and ask what's pouring non-alcoholic if you want the classic sorrel. Don't miss the brown stew chicken if oxtail's sold out. Portions are generous, so split and stay a while; budget around an hour and three-quarters so you're not rushing the good part.
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