Jerk At Nite (Washington, DC) | Influencer Restaurant Review by Keith Lee
AI-Generated Summary: Keith Lee’s Jerk At Nite Restaurant Review Video
In this review, Keith Lee and his family visit a Caribbean restaurant (Jerk At Nite) in Washington, DC, spending $69.11. They initially went to the restaurant’s old location, which had been lost in a fire, and were redirected to the new one. Keith mentions the restaurant had been reaching out since January 2023 and was excited to finally try it.
He started with the pasta jerk box, which he described as very spicy, creamy, and slightly salty, giving it an 8.6 out of 10. Next, he tried the jerk chicken, a combination of dry rub and saucy flavors, which he rated highly for its deep, earthy taste, giving it a 9.1 out of 10. The salmon, though a little salty, was balanced well with fresh cabbage and cooked to perfection, earning a 9.2 out of 10. He also loved the firm, caramelized plantains.
Keith concluded by stamping the restaurant as having the best Caribbean food he’s ever had, and overall rated the experience 9.5 out of 10. He was impressed with the flavors and appreciated the restaurant’s hospitality and their efforts in reaching out.
- Restaurant/Food Influencer: Keith Lee
- Video Platform: TikTok
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Full Transcript: Keith Lee’s Jerk At Nite Restaurant Review Video
In that video, they were saying they got 20+ Keith Lee orders. They get 21. I got it. Let’s try it. Rate it 1 to 10.
We spent sixty-nine dollars and eleven cents. The customer service, my family said, was 8 out of 10.
Originally, we went to the location. I was on the street. But then my wife checked her DMs, and it was a message from them saying that that location, unfortunately, was lost in a fire on August 5th. So, they operate out of a Queen Chapel location. We went, and it was a lot of people there.
But this is part of the public category, so I’m excited. I’m sure everything I got, we gonna try it. Ready? 1 to 10.
I do wanna mention they’ve been reaching out since January of 2023. So they’re OGs: pasta, jerk box, Mac jam, and salmon with plantains and cabbage. That was hard for me because I always say “salmon, salmon, salmon.”
Presentation-wise, they got it. This looks amazing. It’s real saucy. I knew the second it touched my tongue. This is very spicy, but it’s extremely good. It’s spicy, it’s creamy, it’s a little salty, but I don’t mind because the spice takes over. It’s in the back of my throat right now. My eyes are watering, okay.
This is probably the spiciest thing I’ve had so far. It’s delicious, though. It’s the most balanced spice I’ve had, even though it’s the spiciest, and I give it an 8.6 out of 10. I should eat this whole thing, though. I will eat the whole thing, but I shouldn’t.
This is the jerk chicken. Now, I’ve had a lot of jerk chicken in my day, but I haven’t had jerk chicken this saucy in a minute. I usually get, like, the dry jerk chicken, like the dry rub. It’s a mix of both, with dry rub and saucy. Oh, that’s deep flavor. Like, yeah, been marinating for a minute. The super tender, it’s real earthy. That’s really good. This is up there with some of the best jerk chicken I’ve had.
I had to make myself a jerk chicken box sandwich. I made a good decision when I made this. This is delicious in this form. This is a 9.1 out of 10. It’s elevated a little bit, like, I just must.
This is salmon. Mm-hmm. It’s on the saltier side, in my opinion. I think they make it like that because it’s cabbage, so you eat it with the cabbage. Mm-hmm, yeah, cause cabbage don’t have much salt on it, so some of the sauce down there. Haha.
Why was this not the first place that we came to when we came to DC? From that jerk chicken to this salmon. Again, the salmon is a little salty, but it’s very flavorful. Sweet. This cabbage is just super fresh and snappy, so it balances well with the salmon. This is cooked to perfection, if you ask me.
I never had a plantain cooked like this, and I love it. This whole plate, for me, is a 9.2 out of 10 for sure. Interesting. Yes. I usually like my plantains to be, like, a little bit more softer on the inside and crunchy on the outside, but this is, like, firm, and I don’t mind it. The seasoning, well, I don’t know how they get that crunch or something. I love how they cook it. It’s, like, glazed, almost caramel. Yeah, super.
I’ve been using that a lot. Oh, yeah? What’d you give it, 9.3? No, I’ll give it a 10. Oh, yeah, 9.5 overall.
For whatever it’s worth, I’m officially stamping this as the best Caribbean food I’ve ever had. And I truly appreciate them reaching out. This made my DC trip for me.
And as always, I pray and I hope after this, they continue to reach their target audience.
Remember your name again, Keith. Keith Lee! Yes! We’ve been waiting for you all week. Just want to pay for some food.
What? This is what he does. One second. Oh, my goodness. Okay, how much for the customers, though? You wanna get?
So, two grand to pass out food, and then two grand for you. Oh, my God. Okay, it’s the Keith Lee effect, and the video hasn’t even dropped yet. So shout out, shout out to Keith Lee.
God bless you. Have an amazing day. Y’all be safe.
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“Starting from humble beginnings, Jerk At Nite started in a dorm serving to students at Howard University. After busy late night hours for 2 years a Food truck was obtained. The next year a 2nd food truck was added and the next year we began the process of obtaining our first Brick and mortar location. Bringing a Jamaican twist on old recipes from the islands we invite you to try our exotic flavors that have warmed the hearts of thousands in our community.”
Address
2149 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018
Customer Feedback
Customers frequently praise Jerk At Nite for its flavorful food and generous portions. Many reviews highlight the quality of the jerk seasoning and the overall taste of the dishes. While some patrons mention challenges with parking and occasional wait times, the majority express satisfaction with the service and the vibrant flavors offered.