NOW OPEN! Jahmuna’s Jamaican Patty Shop. The first place in Taiwan to get authentic Jamaican Patties and drinks in a real Jamaican atmosphere. Come in and sit out on the patio and enjoy a fresh Jamaican Patty and a Red Stripe. We also serve fresh Jamaican juices, soups and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
Jamaican Jerk will be on the way soon, on our special Jerk nights! So stay tuned!
Where are we?
381 Ren’ai Rd Section 4. It is actually off Yanji near the intersection at Ren’ai Rd. Look for the Ikari Coffee and it is across the street next to Yuan Shao (Chinese barbeque restaurant) If you have been to Olala’s we are just down the patio closer to Yanji St.
ok, I don’t wanna sound thick… but um… what is a Jamaican patty? I mean I’m assuming some form of burger… but then I got all nervous and second guessed my initial assumption.
Curried Goat might not make it on for the moment, since we just opened but will definately keep it on the request list! Parking, there is some parking down the alley from where the shop is. It is a lot close to the intersection of Renai and Gwangfu. If you park then walk back towards Yenji you should run right into the shop!
Hope to see you soon.
P.S What is a Jamaican Patty? It is Jamaica’s answer to the hamburger and sells much more than hamburgers in Jamaica. It is a Pastry filled with spicy meat: chicken, beef, vegetable usually. It is baked not fried and and are sold in singles, half-dozens and dozens. Jamaicans are also known to even take patties on the plan with them from Jamaica to where they are going as gifts. They can be frozen and reheated in an oven or microwave later which has become common. Origins: some may say the Cornish Pasty but no upright Jamaican would say that because it is quite different looking and the taste is well…Jamaican.
Can’t remember the last time I heard someone talk about sorrel, ginger beer and patty, not to mention in a single sentence.
Actually, you can get sorrell buds here. It’s sold in some health-food stores and herbal shops. It’s called “luo sheng hua” (can’t find the characters). It grows wild in a small field where I ride my bike and I usually stock up when it’s in season. And with a little rum, it is fine!
Sorrel, ginger beer, patty.
“Man, me mout a wata.”
Greeeeeat ! Love the patties. I often wondered if some resourceful person could make some Jamaican soul food here. Afterall, Goat and Red Snappers are readily available here.
I used to eat Crater Cake and drink Banana Ade as a kid !
I went to Jahmuna’s on Tuesday at 9.15 but I arrived too late as it was already closed. The sign on the door says that it closes at 9.00, so I went back again last night at 8.45 to give it a try, and I was very disappointed to see that they were shutting up shop already.
That’s a fatal mistake for a new business. I’m certain you’re doing all you can to promote yourselves right now, but if you close early, you will be sending a very bad message to those of us who do go out of our way to try your food. Next time I eat out, I’ll go somewhere more reliable and perhaps give you guys a try if I’m in the area.
Well, I was in the area this evening, so I gave Jahmuna’s a try, and it was GOOD!
The veggie patties were very addictive (order a lot). The salad wasn’t like anything I’ve had before, and was actually pretty damned good, and the Red Stripe washed it all down nicely.
Rumours are that Jahmuna’s will be having a BBQ soon, with jerk tofu! :bravo: I’ll be there.
[quote=“The Taipei Times’ Ron Brownlow”]The food is made according to traditional and family recipes and by itself is enough to recommend a visit. Add the fact that it’s a 10-minute walk from both Carnegie’s and Luxy, stir in the comfortable outdoor deck, and you have a spot that’s great for getting a drink and a snack before going out, or for watching a summer day go lazily by.
Many customers visit Jahmuna’s for the Jamaican patties (NT$45), turnovers filled with spicy or curry beef — there’s also a vegetarian option — and encased in a savory tumeric-colored dough. Shaped like a half moon, the patties are similar to samboussas and empanadas, but they’re flavored with that most Caribbean of chili peppers, the Scotch Bonnet. Known to cause dizziness and a bad case of heartburn when eaten whole and raw, the pepper is used in small quantities to give the patties an aromatic piquancy without making them too spicy.[/quote]
[b]Jahmuna’s makes Jamaican patties to go, or to be savored while patrons
watch from its comfortable outdoor deck.
