Jamaica meets Guyana: New York City's loss is Erie's gain at Julie and Dennis Ramroop's Taste of Curry World.

 TASTE OF CURRY WORLD. The drill here is simple: Scan the chalkboard carefully. Look at what's in those pans in front of you. Ask a question or two of the "What's that?" variety. Get your plate filled.

Sweet plantains, which are usually grilled and slick with oil, were instead baked and quite healthy-tasting. My bowl of black beans, made from scratch, held distinctive flavors that I wish I could imitate.

Custom jewelry and gifts you won't find anywhere else!

  Really cool kitchen items and cookware, recipes...more.....

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 And yes....the food!....the wonderfully delicious food!

The skinny: A Taste of Curry World, 2430 W. Eighth St., 838-3833. No smoking, no reservations or credit cards accepted.