Cool Runnings - Oshawa

The first time I tried the chicken roti at Cool Runnings, I was impressed by the generous amount of chicken inside. The bread had the perfect thickness - not too thick or too thin.

I ordered the Chana roti and was very disappointed. It was lacking flavor and actually made me feel sick. There were too many onions.

I ordered the potato roti, hoping that it would be delicious. However, it was a terrible experience. The appearance of the roti shell was unappetizing, and the taste was even worse.

While the chicken roti had the right consistency and taste , we expected to be offered a pepper sauce or other condiment to kick it up a notch. The oxtail was very disappointing - it had way too much browning so was black and the traditional Caribbean spices were missing! A note to Caribbean restaurants- don't "spice down" to accommodate perceived North American taste - you end up losing authenticity!

I had the Jerk Chicken Lunch Special, with Rice, slaw and a drink for $8.50 it never fails me. Always amazing.