Market Barbecue

I had BBQ short ribs and rice.  It was a huge plate of food but the meat was not seasoned well, nor was it barbecued…. or even grilled.  I’d say pan fried.  I was presented with a tiny container of BBQ sauce…. so I guess that’s where the BBQ part comes in.  The yellow rice was… yellow.  Other than a wee bit too much salt- there was little else in there.
All in all the food was edible and I left with a full belly.  The price was right and the people nice enough.  The owner seemed to know everyone that walked in the door.  ….a simple neighborhood restaurant.

Food is beyond delicious and very inexpensive for the quality and portion size. Only issues I have is that SOME of the staff does not speak English very well and they have frequently messed up my order in the past. They always fix it but be careful if you order take out and check your order before you leave. They know me now and always send me an English speaking server now. But if you get the impression that your server doesnt understand you, you are probably correct.  So just politelyas k if you can get a server who understands you. Believe me though, the food and price are worth the hassle. Also, as some have said the parking can be a bit of a pain. But well worth the walk if you cant find nearby parking. Plus a little walk will be in order after eating their massive portions of incredible food!  🙂 I can say this is my favorite restaurant in the whole tri-state area! You wont be disappointed!

Huge portion sizes. A 1-person portion easily feeds two. The quality is very good too. This is my favorite “simple to-go” BBQ place in Newark. For under $15 you can grab a sizable container of chicken picadinho w/ two sides. This usually covers lunch and dinner for me

Use their hot sauce sparingly as it is no joke

If you’re looking for a cheap place to eat before a Red Bulls game this place should definitely be on your list. It’s in the middle of Penn Station and the stadium, so it’s the perfect place to go if you take the train.

For less than $10 I got an order of chicken and rice which was enough to feed a whole family!

I love me some chicken rice, and this review has been at least 10 years late.  I can’t even remember how I found out about this place, that’s how long ago it’s been.  The food has been consistent from day 1.  And If I’d be stuck in some island for the rest of my life and I can pick only one thing to eat everyday, then no doubt the chicken, rice and salad from this place will be it.  I just LOVE this place so much and I make a trip here almost every weekend from Jersey City.  If you’re not familiar with the area, you might feel unsafe.  But trust me, you’ll be fine.  It’s in the safe part of Newark (though it may not seem like it) as it is within the Iroundbound district area.  Though I recommend to drive with another person only because the parking situation is tricky.  If you can have your friend waited for you outside while you pick up the food, then it’s ideal.  But I’ve been there myself as well and you can leave your illegally park next to the restaurant, that works too.  

My go to dish 99% of the time would be the whole chicken and salad.  And I always make sure to ask for the hot sauce which I discovered only recently and it’s as spicy as it gets.  For $13 it’s a bang for you buck.  In addition to whole chicken and salad, it also comes with so much rice and fries.  Though I always skip the latter two.  I’ve also tried their other dishes, and my distant favorite would be the grilled salmon.  They give me so much food, I wonder how they even make profit.  We can never finish everything in one seating, there’s always some leftover for the next day and sometimes even the next day, that’s how much good stuff they give you.  The best part is the chicken gets only better the next day!  

Everyone is so friendly here.  The owners are always there when I go.  They’re so hardworking and friendly.  Hope this place will be around forever and ever.  I won’t know where else to go!