Topaz Kitchen

My barber is just a few doors down, and knowing I'm a big foodie, recommended I try out Topaz- so I did, right after my haircut. I got what he suggested- their jerk chicken pasta, plus, because I was feeling extra hungry, their oxtail. They were low on oxtail, so did half-oxtail, half-fried chicken, with rice and peas, and I was *not* disappointed by any of it. The jerk chicken pasta is criminally delicious- perfectly creamy, so well seasoned, with the ideal level of heat (spice). I've already recommended several people to go here just for that. The oxtail was fantastic as well, but, man, their fried chicken is low-key the superstar of this joint... that stuff was mad juicy and tender, so well seasoned, and with a perfect crunch to the skin. The side coleslaw and macaroni salads are the perfect accompaniment. I also tried their shrimp alfredo on another visit, and liked it a lot- very well seasoned, as everything here seems to be-, but honestly, the jerk chicken pasta was a lot more to my liking. The lady working the bar/cash I dealt with both times was super friendly and accommodating. I wasn't sure I was at the right spot the first time, it can be a bit confusing walking in, and it's a GIANT spot inside which might seem intimidating, but I dig the vibe overall- super chill and authentic. Can't wait to visit again.

I did not dine or get take out. I went for a so called event. The event itself was poorly managed, false advertising it was not even worth $5. Even if I had wanted to dine or order food I wouldn't recommend this establishment it was old and filthy looking. I refused to even buy a drink and I surely didn't use the washroom I could only imagine the condition. Unfortunately I had to stay longer than I wanted drove with a friend. I didn't have a good experience there and 1 star is way to high for this place.

Their oxtail with rice was absolutely phenomenal. This was easily the best meal I've had in months. The seasoning was on the point and the meat was so tender you'd never expect you were eating beef. Easy 9.5/10. Their coleslaw was surprisingly sweet though so beware if you don't like sweet coleslaw but that doesn't make it bad.

This place is the baddest (greatest) Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted in Canada. The escovitch fish and jerk chicken are my top two choices as they never disappoint. The jerk chicken falls off the bone and the rice and peas is so flavourful plus they give you pasta salad!. The size of the fish is usually quite large and crispy for the price your are paying. I’ve also tried the steam fish which was seasoned so well. Honestly anything you buy here will not disappoint you. Just be warned , order your food ahead of time as the wait time can be quite long. That’s how you know it’s authentic.Oh and the plantain. I don’t know what they do to it but it’s always so delicious and sweet!Big up to the chefs! Keep up the amazing tasting food!

The food was delicious ordered the seafood pasta garlic sauce. Would have given the food 5 stars but the sauce was a bit runny.

I don’t live close by but the times I’m near Topaz I always make an effort to stop by and order something. Every dish is awesome and always fresh, if you want nice authentic jerk chicken I suggest you try it out. The seafood pasta medley is just delicious I suggest getting it with the garlic sauce.

This place is amazing. Order from ahead of time if you can because everything (sea food) is made to order …. The most delicious/fresh shrimp and rice. The service was so friendly …..Can’t wait to go back.

Not to be rude but the Food is bland. Rice and peas especially. The service is horrible and the server is very rude I wouldn’t recommend

The atmosphere is a little dated and not the most inviting. But the food. That oxtail hit wonderfully. It was a nice portion and the flavors! I swear it taste like fresh coconut milk in the rice and peas. I happily ate and enjoyed my oxtail as well as seafood pasta. The pasta was heavily creamed so not for the dieter but still very tasty. I missed a few touches of green and a salad with my meal but I probably missed the option while looking over the menu.