A legendary New Cross institution defined by the plumes of hickory smoke billowing into the street from its custom-built furnace.
Ordering Strategy
Prioritize the lamb or pork, which handle the intense smoke better than the chicken. Use the house sauces with extreme caution.
What to order
Jerk Lamb
Dimitri highlights that this spot uniquely offers jerk lamb alongside the standards, describing it as 'incredible' when topped with their house barbecue and hot pepper sauce.
Jerk Pork
One of the three main smoked meats that reviewers call 'incredible'; it is a substantial option that comes smothered in a flavorful house barbecue glaze.
Hot Pepper Sauce
A house-made condiment that accompanies the meats; it is specifically noted for having a 'serious kick to it' for those who enjoy intense heat.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Eater London (95%)
Editorial Weight 55 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 6 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 0 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.2★ (268 reviews)
Good to know
The space is small with limited seating, mostly functioning as a takeaway. It recently had a renovation ('glow-up'), but the distinct smell of smoke remains its calling card.
Locations
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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