Rad's

You're walking down Jersey Street in Ancoats and the smell hits you first—spiced meat, warm bread, that unmistakable Caribbean heat. Rad's isn't trying to be fancy or ironic about it; this is straightforward, generously portioned food that does exactly what it says on the tin. You'll find the usual suspects done properly: jerk chicken that's actually got some char and spice to it, rice and peas that aren't an afterthought, patties that snap when you bite into them. It's the kind of place locals queue for at lunchtime, and the 4.8 rating isn't there by accident. Grab it to go and eat it on the benches outside, or take it home—either way, you're getting proper food at café prices.