I'm addicted to Roti, and I have a feeling that a lot of other people are too.
The only Ackee Tree I've been aware of is the one that resides in the Eaton Centre and the one that is on the way to the funeral services wing of Humber College. Despite my new addiction, I had never ventured over to their kiosks to try some Caribbean fare. But not too long ago, a brand new Ackee Tree opened at Spadina and Queen. Now, this isn't any old run of the mill roti kiosk, it's an actual sit down, be served on proper (read: stylish) plates and check out the great interior design type of restaurant.
I already have a hankering for more, so that alone should tell you that I'm definitely going back for the juicy goodness that constituted the boneless curry chicken roti. But to add a little pizzazz to the roti, it was partnered with some ever so tasty coleslaw. You read that right. Coleslaw. I'm not a huge fan of "the slaw" but rave reviews all around from my dining partners. I too was rather impressed. It wasn't the brutal over processed stuff that you get from say, KFC. It was a delightful mix of cabbage, spice and some sweet tasting sauce. Simple, but good.
I think the kicker to the whole meal was the fried plantain that was placed on top of the massive meal. Personally I could have eaten a whole BOWL full of fried plantains but just having this little piece of yum was enough to know that what I was about to delve into was going to be very satisfying. Of course there are other West Indies favorites like jerk chicken, oxtail, etc. so the choices are indeed there and just like their sign says, they're not fast food, they're good food fast.
We happened to snag a spot at the window so we were able watch the late night revelers along Spadina. The garage style window rolls right open, so it's a great place to have a good meal and enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Toronto. That, matched with really pleasant servers make Ackee Tree definitely irie. Fully licensed.
Ackee Tree
170 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5T 2C2
416-866-8733
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Nice photo... that looks amazingly delicious!
mmmmmmm.... roti.
I looove Ackee Tree and often end up driving down town just to get some ...(I live in yonge and eglinton area)
I too hate coleslaw but I love theirs and it goes amazing with their jerk chicken and rice in peas.
Another plus to the place is that they switched from styrafoam take out containers to paper AND if you bring your own tupper ware you get 10% off ... not too bad!
i use to love ackee tree after spending 2 nights in hospital with food poisioning i have decided not to go there any longer / can u blame me....
tried to discuss with employee he refused to listen....Ackee tree is a very questionable place....Beware
sooo good
What did you eat that gave you food poisoning?
people lets all remember that these types of open forums are breeding grounds for other issues unrelated to the subject (ie hidden agendas)
it would probably be best to make your own decisions
just been there the other day... sooo freaking hot for a regularly spaced food, but its just soooo good!!!
nice people, good prices.
ps: try the fries instead of rice!!!
I am a fan of Ackee Tree, however, their Jerk Chicken is inferior to other Jamaican restaurants. If you want authentic "Boston Beach" style jerk chicken, hit "The Real Jerk". On the other hand, the Ackee tree 'goat curry' is divine, and vastly trumps any other Jamaican restaurant in the city.
Ditto on the food poisoning. I am a West Indian and eat pepper sauce with my food on a regular basis, so I can't blame the pepper. I got food poisoning as did four of the six people with me, and those four all had jerk chicken. I love(d) their jerk chicken, but no more, time to find a new jerk chicken restaurant. I sincerely hope it was a fluke and that they use fresh meat and don't try to disguise old chicken in the jerk.