Norah's Irie Jamaican Restaurant

I have NO idea how this place has such glowing reviews. To start off... we placed an order at 2 pm on a Tuesday afternoon. We were given a pickup time of 2:15-2:30. We did not leave that restaurant with our food until 3:20 pm... and there was NO ONE In the restaurant!! When we arrived Norah came out of the kitchen after about 5 minutes of us being there. She came out and said "you guys placed a big order and I have to go from pot to pot and make sure everything is right" so we said "no problem, take your time!" She was a very nice lady. But we placed an order of 2 meals and a couple sides... it took almost 1 hour and 30 minutes to get that meal made and there was nobody else there. What does she do if a family of four comes in to have a meal? We didn't order a lot at all. We heard some g

These were the worst oxtail I’ve ever had. I’ve tried this place several times. The first time was great. I tried to give them a chance but I can not. The food is so inconsistent. I ordered today and the oxtail tasted like they were soaked in barbecue sauce instead of the standard gravy. They were so tough I could barely get them off the bone. I was also supposed to receive a free jerk chicken empanada for placing an order above $25. They did not honor that deal. The last time I ordered, the rice and peas were hard. I don’t appreciate having my money taken and not receiving anything worth spending. I’m not sure how they are still in business but definitely not worth the money. Don’t order here.

Cozy mom and son spot, no frills but authentic Jamaican food made to order. They order items in small quantities to ensure freshness so not everything is always available on the menu. Make sure you call ahead to see what is available. Generous portions, good for family style or sharing.

From the moment I walked in, the service was amazing—everyone was extremely friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It felt like stepping into a place that truly appreciates its customers. The food? Next level. I got the jerk chicken empanada, oxtail cheesesteak, fries, and even tried the fried chicken sandwich. Every single thing was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The jerk chicken empanada was bursting with spice and tenderness, the oxtail cheesesteak was unbelievably rich and delicious, and the fried chicken sandwich was crispy, juicy, and absolutely worth trying. Even the fries were on point. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of good vibes—perfect for a casual meal or a relaxing hangout. If you’re anywhere near Long Branch, do yourself a favor and stop by Norah

The food is awful, I placed my order through Uber and what I got was overly salty and overdone lemon pepper, wings, and my egg rolls I ordered a sweet potato and an oxtail one and they were burnt so they weren’t even edible to chew. And I ordered the mac & cheese as well, and it is so incredibly burnt, and the cheese is curdled, which means that the cheese sauce was overdone. Ultimately, I ended up, deciding not to even try the oxtail or the curry chicken based off of the poor experience from what I already received. In total my order was $103.86, I hate how it is a common thing for restaurants to not give the best quality of their food when they are doing Uber.