Cleveland's New Restaurant, Irie Jamaican Kitchen, Serves Up The Most Incredible Tropical Dishes
By Nikki Rhoades|Published December 07, 2019
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Life here on the southern shore of Lake Erie is pretty dandy. However, the site of such a vast body of water understandably leaves some craving a more tropical escape. Fortunately for Clevelanders, the flavors of the tropics aren’t too far from home. In fact, some of the best Jamaican food in Cleveland can be found just a short drive away, and, boy, is this delicacy calling your name! Prepare your taste buds, because this food is too yummy to pass up.
If you have never been to Jamaica, it's totally okay. The savory dishes at this inspired and colorful kitchen will offer your taste buds an unprecedented chance to take a tropical vacation.
Here, savory and traditional dishes are served up with a modern twist that's absolutely irresistible.
Jamaican food is an interesting culinary tradition. Using fresh ingredients and spices indigenous to the island, Jamaican cuisine also draws influence from the cultures that have settled on the island and melted into its culture. Certain dishes may be reminiscent of Chinese, Indian, Spanish, and even Irish dishes you have tried.
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With one location out in Euclid and another on the West Side, this yummy destination is so worth the trip from home.
Its expert chef is actually quite a ways from home — he is from Jamaica! Irie is a common Jamaican word meaning good or pleasing, and it is truly the best way to describe the foods Chef Omar McKay serves up.
Whether you are sticking to traditional Jamaican cuisine like curry chicken or experimenting with Jahpotle flavors, mac and cheese, or Rasta Pasta, dining in is an experience you won't soon forget.
Whatever you end up dining on, be sure to pair it with an imported Jamaican soda for an authentic experience!
Additionally, you won't want to pass up sides like cornbread, pineapple coleslaw, and cucumber salad will blow your taste buds away. Check out the full menu here.
After just one bite, your taste buds will be in paradise.
Since opening in 2017, visitors have raved about the delicious food at Irie. It's unlike anything else in The Land and its loyalty is largely due to word of mouth. You'll understand what all the hullabaloo is about in just one bite.
Your taste buds deserve a vacation. Treat them to one at Cleveland's best Jamaican kitchen!
The tropical flavors of Jamaica somehow pair perfectly with the overall culture of Cleveland. Have you ever visited Irie Jamaican Kitchen? What did you get to eat?
