Yah-So Caribbean 442 Whitehorse Road, London, Thornton Heath CR7 8SB

"Yahso, food is well-cooked and tastes nice, good size portion. Cocktails are strong. The staff was pleasant and friendly. The only drawback I found with them is the service can be a bit slow even to order a drink. Once they improve on that, they'll be on point. No parking, you will need to park on the side road on a meter. Worth a visit."

"We came here for my brother-in-laws birthday. 5 adults and 2 children. The staff were attentive and responsive. Half-way between the apathetic legend of staff in a Caribbean take-away and the normal waiters and waitresses you would get at, say, Zizzi’s. Drinks came first. The ginger beer was a favourite but the apple juice was a write off. I had a Pina Colada which, despite having a glob of cream on top, had been mixed in the blender with ice and so was watery and weak. After speaking to a lovely waitress she remade the drink, shaken not blended. It was better than the original but not something I’d order twice. The prawn starter was delicious. Delicate flavours and perfectly cooked. The children loved their mains of BBQ wings and Macaroni and cheese. Our fussy eater finished her plate and was licking her fingers. Those that had the half jerk chicken (half a chicken not half jerked) said it was well cooked but the pepper in the sauce was overwhelming and killed the flavour. They wished they had asked for the sauce in a side dish. Chips were fresh and tasty although, strangely the sweet potato fries were very salty. The place is beautifully decorated and the ambiance and atmosphere is lively and friendly. Although my first visit wasn’t great I would come back as I know what things to ask when ordering my food and drinks to ensure I enjoy them"

"Great place, music is fun and has a party-on-the-beach kind of feel to it. The waitresses are busy serving everyone, but didn't forget me. The food tasted authentic and was delicious. There are lots of mocktails too, for people who don't drink. I recommend this place. Very lively, even on a Tuesday night!"

"Excellent Caribbean restaurant. Cocktail was on point and plentiful (rum punch with ginger beer). Starter was delicious (prawns and pulled jerk chicken). I had sea bass main which was cooked to perfection with vegetables, rice and peas, plantain, mac and cheese. My daughter had lamb chops main. Caribbean crumble and ice cream desert. Wasn't cheap, but the saying goes you get what you pay for and on this occasion it was certainly so. Will definitely be coming back and recommend to others. Customer service on point too."