Reviews for A Ya So Nice: Authentic Jamaican Food in New Castle, DE

I was meeting a friend, from Jamaica, for an early lunch. Arriving before her, I decided to go in. The inside was filled with... the smell of the cooking food. Very appetizing. I was pleasantly greeted by an employee, and directed to the counter to place myorder. Once the staff knew I would be waiting to order until my friend arrived, I was offered a complimentary cup of chickensoup. I accepted. After the soup arrived I was brought fresh bread like ball, (I now know is a dumpling). Both were enjoyed. Ihad never had Jamaican food before, and asked my friend for guidance. I landed on curry chicken with rice and beans andplantains. I now know I really like Jamaican food! My friend said everything was very good, and up to her standards. (A highcompliment, indeed) Clean and well organized, interior, flavorful and fragrant, food, attentive and courteous staff made theexperience memorable. A few upgrades in the dining area would not be out of order. However, it appears to be a mainly takeoutestablishment. So, not a big deal. All in all, a very pleasant experience. I will definitely be going again. Read more

The customer services is horrible. The price is not worth the taste of the food . They used to have an employee there she was a... you know what they opened up another restaurant on 13 s I think that?s the one she?s at definitely don?t go there. Her customerservice is horrible and she does not know how to talk to anyone and the food is not great. . Read more

Took my friend for a special Sat morning breakfast to introduce her to Jamaican cuisine, and boy they did not disappoint! As... you opened the door the scent of fresh cooking food greeted you, just clean fresh seasoning simmering, then the service was justfantastic, welcoming, made us feel great in the early morning. We went for the famous Jamaican breakfast of Ackee and SaltFish, with fried Johnny Cakes and steamed banana, boiled dumplings and yam (provisions). The food was soooo good, I cannotdescribe how delicious it was, perfectly seasoned, not too spicy, just right, and good portions. She loved it so much, sheplans to come back from Virginia and bring her husband to try it, I thank them soo much for the wonderful experience! I willdefinitely be back! Read more

Good customer service, and humbling people. Seems like your grandmother is making the food. Prices are good and a variety of... refreshments in fridge as well. Clean facility. Read more

Food was bland and the oxtails didn?t have much flavor. The cabbage was brick hard and lacked flavor as well. The rice was the... best thing but overall average! I wouldn?t revisit. Read more

I ordered the large ox tail, peas, and rice with stewed cabbage. My hubby had the stew chicken with the same sides along with... some dumplings. Food definitely slapped!! ???? However, for 27$ I was expecting a larger portion of tails. Very small peices, and then one large tail. Don't get me wrong...food was very good. Staff friendly, and welcoming. Establishment was clean.Definitely will be returning. Read more

The prices are high but the atmosphere is awesome you can tell that they put money into the building and into the quality of the... food definitely would recommend going here for lunch if you work in the area just keep in mind that it is a little pricey butonce again the quality of the food being able to call in early all the super beneficial Read more

So I?m no novice to the flavors of West Indian food (Haitian here) - so i expected a lot out of this spot. The dumplings were... literally the best dumplings I?ve had in a while, talk about deliciousness in a ball. So that was great. The rice was okay,nothing to write home about. The cabbage wasn?t as seasoned , if any. But it was doable when eaten with everything else. But thechicken , it was good (curry chicken) but it had all these tiny bones i had to keep picking out. Really frustrating to eat , buti finished it anyhow. I now go here for only the dumplings, i promise they?re just that bomb. Dumplings ?????????? Customerservice ?????????? Read more