Genesis #1
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About Genesis #1
En Genesis #1, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de Jamaica donde la cocina casera es la protagonista. Disfruta de nuestros platos reconfortantes, desde el crujiente pollo frito hasta nuestros deliciosos desayunos, preparados con el sabor auténtico de la isla. Ven a relajarte y saborear la verdader...
En Genesis #1, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de Jamaica donde la cocina casera es la protagonista. Disfruta de nuestros platos reconfortantes, desde el crujiente pollo frito hasta nuestros deliciosos desayunos, preparados con el sabor auténtico de la isla. Ven a relajarte y saborear la verdadera esencia de la cocina jamaicana en un ambiente acogedor y familiar.
What Customers Say About Genesis #1
Genesis #1 is known for its Jamaican cuisine, especially oxtail, jerk chicken, and homemade drinks. While many customers praise the delicious food and generous portions, some reviews mention inconsistent food quality, slow service, and high prices. Some customers have also reported issues with delivery orders.
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Genesis #1 is located in Jamaica, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- First Reformed Church (A 750m) — church building in Queens, New York City Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- St. Monica's Church (A 779m) — church in Queens, New York Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Religious Buildings
- First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica (A 445m) — church in New York, United States
Parks & Gardens
- Captain George H. Tilly Park (A 374m) — park in Queens, New York, United States of America
- Rufus King Park (A 726m) — park in the United States of America
- Joseph Austin Playground (A 783m) — park in Queens, New York City, United States of America
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- Children's Library Discovery Center (A 237m) — building in NY, U.S
- Biblioteca Pública de Queens (A 385m) — biblioteca en Queens, Nueva York
- Helen M. Marshall Children's Library Discovery Center (A 419m) — building in Queens, New York, United States
- Joseph P. Addabbo Federal Building (A 681m) — building in Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States
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Genesis #1 Jamaica Reviews
After a friend of mine suggested I try ackee and saltfish from here, I was hooked. Their food portions are amazing and food is very tasty. Be prepared for a wait since this place is pretty popular and alot of people come here at a time to order food.
Food is so good this has been my go to ALL WEEK. I am addicted and have been coming here since I was 18 with my bf we’re now 27.
If you are looking for an amazing West Indian place to eat. This place is it. I only ordered 2 things from the menu, and that's only because I can't get past ordering the Oxtails, Rice, and Peas with Cabbage and Ackee and Salt Fish with Food(that's Dumplings, White Yams, And Potatoes) When I tell you it's like a party in your mouth. I ordered food for delivery. This place was recommended to me and I am glad I listened. It's a must-try. RUN DON'T WALK TO ORDER.
I had the sweet and sour chicken with rice and peas and cabbage, as well as a delicious chicken rasta pasta that had a kick of spice that I loved! The food was absolutely phenomenal! The location is intimate, which means service was quick. The food was hot and fresh and I plan on returning! My total for both dishes was $26.05
OMG!!! All of them are very delicious!! I order Braised Oxtail (Meat only Medium size), Jerk chicken with rice & beans (Large size) and Southern Fried Chicken with rice & beans (Large size). (You don't see any steamed veggie or salad is because i specifically asked them not to give me) Amazed by how large portion they are and very reasonable price. 😋 Some people say about price going up but I totally understand the economic situation and base prices are going up very high. This price is NOT high at all!! I definitely recommend to all my friends and family. YOU MUST TRY HERE!!
Yummy real Jamaican food, must order the ox tail, jerk chicken, stew chicken, curry goat!!! Restaurant located on Hillside in Jamaica Queens. They even have delicious homemade drinks like ginger beer, peanut punch! The prices was reasonable and even accept credit card order over $10.
Great food. I live in long and travel all the way to queens to get this good food. My own mother said it's better than her mother's cooking. I'm got to have an event soon, and I know who I'm calling to cater food for it. The atmosphere is as great as the plate they give you. Go and see for yourself. Take a picture of the beautiful dish before you turn savage.
I don’t usually write reviews, unless the experience was either down right horrible, or extraordinary. I would judge this experience on the extraordinary side. I travel a lot for business and explore a variety of different eateries from every country and city everywhere I go. I found this spot after briefly talking about food with a Jamaican Gentleman in the elevator. After our 2 minute exchange he quickly recommended this spot. I ordered the boneless jerk chicken with rice and vegetables, and a side of braised oxtail. I had it delivered to my hotel and was pleasantly surprised how generously it was portioned. The chicken was very well seasoned and had the right amount of spice. Spicy enough to where I was just about to start sweating, but not that spicy to burn my face off. The rice was soft, but not mushy like it is at some places where large portions are cooked in advance and kept on the warmer where it then cooks to mush. Although delicious, I am giving it 4 stars because the oxtail was pretty fatty. I had a lot of unpleasant fat and very little meat on it. Good spot. Will order again next time I’m in town.
Food is 5 out of 5 - but i can’t lie the service here is TERRIBLE! I am writing this review as i stand outside the restaurant!! JUST HORRIBLE SERVICE!
Food is good. Portion size not so much. Really wanted mac and cheese but it was not ready.
Service was great. Staff was friendly. I ordered fish, cabbage, and rice/peas. Everything was overcooked and bland. I really wanted to love this place. I went in the evening after 730pm. I might try them again earlier in the day when food is hopefully fresher. I just want to give them a chance. Especially since the staff was so warm and friendly
The service is sub par but the patties are very good and the food is good. They are pretty slow in getting you your food! On 2 occasions, one of their staple, the Jamaican beef patties, had very few left which means you would have to stand 1o to 15 minutes before getting the freshly made patties! Poor communication as well
Can't believe their large escovitch chicken and rice and peas is $18, and to make matters worse, it doesn't even taste good smh. Don't know if they have a new chef, but something is off. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.
This place is very overpriced. I could not believe the prices when I got there. If you want something to drink, it is $7.00. I use to visit here many years ago. I purchased a slice of black cake, and it was stale. I would never buy anything from this Jamaican restaurant again.
This is suppose to be a 2 piece chicken with small salad. Not sure, but it looks like 1 piece to me. The chicken is extremely dry and you can tell it was fried much much earlier in the day. Oh, yeah, it cost $10. Only food I might recommend from this place is steam fish with water crackers, but prepare for a waittt. +parking behind the store with limited metered parking out front. They take cash & credit. Can be seen from a moving vehicle, but on a very busy Avenue. No bathroom for customers that I'm aware of. Not wheelchair accessible various websites offer online ordering for this restaurant but you can also call in you order or place on the spot take a seat and watch TV.
Be careful with this people if you order delivery they can send you soup with little or no meat. One time I order goat head soup it came with no meat only yam potato and dumplings. Now I order chicken soup and they sent very little chicken meat mostly they fill the soup with dumplings potatos and Yam little chicken and on top of that is not like is cheap.
Yesterday 8-4 I did what I normally do on the weekend and that go to Genesis. I ordered Jerk Chicken for myself and Curry Shrimp, needless to say both dishes missed the spot by alot. Im not going to abandon them just yet Genesis you have to do better
This restaurant is one restaurant that I will not be visiting ever again. This is a COMPLETE EMBARRASSMENT to the Jamaican culture. The food lacks so many things that I dont even know where to start. I am unsure who's been keeping this place alive, but they are not cooking with intent to have people returning for more. The curry is like a weird gumpy consistency as the gravy sauce which was disturbing to see. The cabbage was absolutely TASTELESS. I most definitely called the store and told them that they need to figure out something FAST before the business goes under. The food is most definitely spicy like someone else had mentioned as well.
Worst Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted, I ordered on Uber eats and big mistake, no way they’re Jamaican. Would not order here ever ever again
The food was very bad and it was so spicy and everything that I bought from them was spicy even and when I open my Mac and cheese this is what it look like and I was so disappointed because it was never like this before. I wouldn’t recommend this place to nobody.
I order a lunch special from them and the food that the delivery guy bring they act as if they’re feeding a dog because it look like dog food in the plate. It did not set up properly. They only deal with specific person special.
It saddens me to write that this place does not even deserve 1 star. I found a plastic glove in my food. Looking at these previous reviews makes me sad to know that this seems to be an option n going issue. Finding a dead roach in a soup is crazy. Eat at your own risk!
This was purchased via Uber Eats and when called to resolve the issue I was told I only want a free food. If that’s your customer service I don’t know how you are in service still. Your ppl need proper training!!! I am truly appalled at me experience.
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162-23 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432
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