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Nestled on 40 Balls Pond Rd in London, Peppers & Spice offers a vibrant and authentic Caribbean culinary experience that transports diners straight to the islands. This lively restaurant is renowned for its generous portions, fresh ingredients, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're craving spicy jerk chicken, hearty curry goat, or flavorful ackee and saltfish, Peppers & Spice is the go-to spot for Caribbean food lovers in Londonderry.

Discover authentic Caribbean cuisine at Peppers & Spice

Visit Peppers & Spice today for a taste of the Caribbean

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While visiting from the US, this place was in the neighborhood where I stayed. This was the go to restaurant when we wanted good food that was fresh, at a nice price and with great portions. The restaurant staff was very friendly and welcoming.

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The chicken pattie I got was very nice. It was just the right amount of spice as well as other things in the pattie, like corn, which I absolutely loved. I can't speak to the authenticity of the place but I can at least say that the food is delicious!

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food is on point all the time been coming here for years, highly recommend. very popular but always fully stocke.

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Such tasty Caribbean eats. I got the curry goat over rice & peas with a side corn salad for £6.50 (large). The small size is  £5.50. Big chunks of mutton, though you still have to be careful with the shards of bone in the stew. Portions are big enough for a hefty meal or two lighter meals.

The oxtail is also delicious, and I'll have to go back to try the ackee & saltfish.

The small line out the door moves quickly, and there are plenty of parks nearby to eat your food.

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I had a chicken pattie and it was amazing.. Had the right amount of spice in it, has a nice amount of filling and pastry was very nice, most patties ive had dont manage to get the pastry right. I also bought hard dough bread and again very nice.. 
Customer service can be slow when there are a lot of costumers (peek times).

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Better service than most Caribbean shops but pricey with a lack of fresh ingredients.

When you eat the original food in the Caribbean you can taste the fresh herbs and spices in every dish, unfortunatly the chef in Peppers and Spice can't be bothered to walk 5 minutes to Ridley Rd market where every ingredient is avaliable.

Every dish comes out of a jar!

It's not acceptable to cut corners when charging the amount they do and it gives new customers the wrong idea about what this food is all about!

It's all about FRESH ingredient's, good portions, good PRICES and service with a smile,

Peppers & Spice never seems to cook what you would get in the Caribbean but people keep going back for more, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe they have never tried the real thing!

I hope they take note because I really want a good local place to spend my hard earned money, but not until they stop trying to hustle me!!!!

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What a shame.

Peppers & Spice, before receiving my meal, had all the makings of an excellent Caribbean food spot:

Cramped hole-in-the-wall space- Check
Real Jamaican staff and cooks- Check
Throngs of Caribbean customers willing to wait 10+ min in line?- Double Check

I screened for the best Caribbean food spots in London and Peppers & Spice came up frequently; consequently, my excitement and expectations were high.

I ordered the jerk chicken meal (with rice and peas, a side salad) and a beef patty.  The beef patty was...cool.  Tasty for sure, but not greater than the ones I'm used to in NYC.  

For such a heralded Caribbean joint, it would be fail-proof to order jerk chicken and revel in all its traditional staple goodness, yes?  That's at least what I'd hoped.

I opened the to-go tray and saw this thick, medium-brown sauced over the chicken.  "Ummm this doesn't look like the jerk I'm used to."  I bit into it...chicken is cooked well, but the sauce tasted like a high fructose corn syrup condiment you'd find at an Angus Steakhouse (ew).  No spiciness, no "twang," nothing that remotely resembles the true taste of jerk chicken (I'm half Caribbean...I know these things).   

I'm not sure if they've modified the spice and flavour for the tame British palate, but it left this Caribbean-American highly disappointed.  

Jerk City (in Soho) is better...and you can dine-in.

I'm in no rush to return :/

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I'll freely admit it: Since a dodgy goat curry that got the better of me at Carnival, I've had my doubts about Caribbean food. I live on a Hackney street with two West Indian takeaways: Granny's at one end and Aunty Fatty's at the other - not names to conjure up a sense of great cuisine eh? 

But Peppers and Spice is the real deal. Recently relocated from Kingsland Road just up Balls Pond Road towards Highbury, there is invariably a queue snaking out the door at mealtimes, and you can expect to wait to be served - but that's as far it goes with bad news, I'm afraid.

The changing menu features such dishes as red pea soup, cow foot curry and steamed fish with callaloo (a type of spinach). The permanent fixtures include deliciously more-ish Jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, Guinness punch, and of course the ubiquitous side dishes of coleslaw, bananas, rice and peas. Even the patties -normally cheap imitations elsewhere - are good. All this is served up to a reggae soundtrack by a friendly, chatty, smiley, family team. A hunk of jerk chicken is three quid and large meals, which are very large, go for 6-7 pounds.

Yup, 'Peppers' as regulars call it, is the place to start if you need edumacating about the pleasures of Caribbean food.

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Would cruise by this place on the bus and always see a line of people.
Decided to give it a shot and went for the patties - chicken & Beef MMmmmm me like it!
No wonder it's popular!

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Truly fantastic.

I can eat this food all my life.... everyday!!

Don't need to say more. Mutton and rice combo was one of the best I ever had 

Just FYI - salt fish  is only served on weekends

Peppers & Spice: Authentic Caribbean Eatery in London N1 Near Highbury & Balls Pond Road

A vibrant Caribbean culinary gem in Londonderry

Delight in mouthwatering Caribbean appetizers like crispy patties with spicy fillings, perfect for sharing or a quick snack. The patties are renowned for their flaky pastry and flavorful fillings, with options including chicken, beef, and vegetarian choices.

Experience authentic Caribbean dishes such as tender jerk chicken, hearty curry goat served over rice and peas, and flavorful ackee and saltfish. The menu showcases generous portions that satisfy both your hunger and your craving for bold flavors.

Finish your meal with classic Caribbean sweets like rich Guinness punch or a sweet slice of hard dough bread to complement your savory dishes.

Sip on refreshing tropical beverages and traditional Caribbean punches, including Guinness punch, or enjoy a cold soda to cool down after your flavorful meal.

Enjoy daily specials like the popular curry goat, oxtail stew, and weekend-only salt fish, all crafted with authentic Caribbean spices and served in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Savor bold flavors at Peppers & Spice in Londonderry. Experience vibrant cuisine and warm atmospheres—your delicious adventure awaits. Book now!

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