The review · 12 Tisdale St N
Ja Nice is an underrated lunch spot.
Words by Urbex Kitty, Google reviewer
“All dishes are served with your choice of two sides.”From their printed menu

In their own words
“The food was to die for. The worker at the front was friendly and accommodating to our needs. They were very generous with the meat portion. Service was fast. Recommend getting the oxtail and curry goat. Reasonable prices!”
“Only place I will go to get my jerk chicken in Hamilton, love the sauce as well as the rice and pea and mac salad. The owner is the sweetest lady too. Very fair pricing too, thank you for your wonderful service!”
“In my opinion the best jerk chicken place in Hamilton by far! If you want jerk chicken in mild and spicy they do both and the macaroni salad is very good, its an alternative from the same old rice and peas that every other place makes.”
“jerk chicken is not dry ! loved it, a little bit on the saltier side but man the macaroni salad is AMAZING ! give me a whole tray and I'll devour.”— Lilith Kim
“Ja Nice is an underrated lunch spot. Everything I’ve tried on the menu is delicious. Recommend the stew chicken or the curry chicken. The patties are delicious, fresh, flaky and generously stuffed. Bring cash. They don’t accept plastic.”
“I don’t usually write many Google reviews.. but this was such a hit.. it’s a small place and it’s seems like it’s a family run business. Food is hands down the best I’ve had.. it’s so good and you can tell it’s all homemade.. definitely worth a try!!!!”
“Ja-Nice has authentic Jamaican food such as curried goat, Oxtails, curried chicken and Jamaican patties. She has Take out only. The place is small with standing room only. She accepts cash and debit or Master Cards. I recommend the food. It’s delicious.”
“I absolutely LOVE this place!!! The service is top notch! She is so incredibly kind and helpful! The food...MMM...the food is unbelievable!!! Very good portions and absolutely delicious!!! I will continue to support this amazing restaurant and the wonderful lady who owns it!!”
“Always my go to Spot for years ! Authentic tasty 😋 Jamaican food . On top of being an amazing cook that puts love into her food, Janice is so warm welcoming and accommodating . Especially when it comes to customizing my food and proportions!! …”
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12 Tisdale St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5M2 · (905) 296-9320
- Monday11 AM – 7 PM
- Tuesday11 AM – 7 PM
- Wednesday11 AM – 7 PM
- Thursday11 AM – 7 PM
- Friday11 AM – 7 PM
- Saturday9 AM – 7 PM
- SundayClosed