Queenies, Surry Hills
Queenie’s is located above the renowned Forresters Hotel which can be found on the corner of Riley and Foveaux Street in Surry Hills. They serve Jamaican food and the menu is designed by executive chef Jamie Thomas, who is also responsible for The Carrington, The Norfolk, Santa Barbara Kings Cross (part of the Drink and Dine Group).
I was catching up with the lovely S and suggested this place. Everything on the menu sounded wonderful. We started with bammies (similar to a taco) – one of each – pulled pork and pineapple and prawn, mango and ginger. No guessing which one I had, the pork deliciously tender and the pineapple complemented the pork well – it was delightful.
The prawn, mango and ginger were also delicious but I definitely preferred the pork.
S couldn’t go past the Hellshire ceviche ($16) with snapper, avocado, mango and chili which were served with corn chips. I didn’t have any of this but S said that it was fantastic – lots of flavours and refreshing. It looked absolutely fantastic!
I couldn’t go past the bbq jerk chicken with jungle slaw ($18) – oh my what a generous serving! I love the dark, sweet and sticky flavour of the chicken – it was tender and succulent and the jungle slaw a wonderful complement.
We also ordered a serve of the jungle slaw ($7) – cabbage, coriander, lime and jerk mayo.
Unfortunately we were too full for dessert, however the table next to us had the donuts and they looked tremendous! A lot better than those from Gowings! Next time!
Service was a tad slow at times but overall ok. They had some interesting items on the menu that I wouldn’t mind trying, like the smoked pork loin with crumbed mussels and mango salsa and the chicken wings looked good also. Will definitely come back on my next visit to Sydney!
GA’s ratings: 7 / 10
Queenies
Corner Foveaux and Riley St
Surry Hills, 2010
PH: +61 2 9212 3035
The jerk chicken is awesome isn’t it? Ours was so smoky and juicy!
it was pretty awesome! it was extremely juicy and i love the flavouring!
Love their jerk chicken & ribs! Donuts & dips are pretty good too!
ooo should have tried the donuts then! next time!
the food looks fantastic!