Fya Side Kitchen

Talia

5.0a month ago

The best jerk in Madison. Very unique vibe. Great staff. Nice music.

Jake F

5.02 months ago

Got pickup from here so can't comment on the service or atmosphere, but the food was AMAZING! We got 1) oxtail stew (meat falling off the bone and the flavor the stew itself and other veggies in it was delicious) 2) jerk chicken (tender, juicy meat with delicious spicy outside). The sides were just as good: 1) festival (fried cornbread, what's not to like?) 2) steamed cabbage (pretty spicy but I like that, it had a very rich flavor, I think it was probably cooked alongside some meat, so yummy) 3) fried plantains (amazing) 4) beans and rice (cooked well and goes well with the entrees) Overall I strongly recommend this place!

Colin Crowley

5.03 months ago

The jerk chicken is top rate and worth the trip alone! Everything else was great too, especially the sides. The rice and beans, pasta salad, and mac and cheese all carry a signature spice blend and tasteful heat level that shows the extra effort the kitchen puts into making this a full experience. Reggae music playing over the speakers and refreshing rum cocktails add to the atmosphere. Service is chill and friendly. Really happy to have this place in Madison.

Marisa Victorine

5.0a year ago

We met another couple at Fya last night and we will for sure be back! Jeremiah greeted us, sat us right away and was our waiter. He’s friendly, attentive and informative. He was casual but professional. The vibe is relaxed and casual with images of Jamaica on the TV and great music playing. We ordered the appetizer sampler that comes with cheese curds, onion rings, truffle fries and nachos for $15. All very good. We also ordered a couple jerk chicken skewers. $5 for one small skewer but it was so good - tender and flavorful. For drinks, we ordered the Jamaican Smile. They were fun to look at but none of us would order that again. $12 for a small glass of prosecco, Malibu and grenadine. It was super sweet and just not that enjoyable. For entrees we tried a variety of things. Oxtail stew with seasoned rice and festival (like a sweet bread). Absolutely amazing. A little spice but so tender and flavorful. That rice is addicting! I also couldn’t stop eating the festival bread. Yum! Our friend tried the BBQ fried chicken. It looked so good and he didn’t leave anything but bones on his plate. I will try that next time. We tried the cactus taco. It was good but the taco fell apart immediately so it was more like a cacti taco salad. Could have used a sauce maybe. Chicken curry empanada was delicious. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Fish taco was great too! Sorry for the half eaten pics - we dug right in. Check this place out on Monroe street. Owner, Xavier, is kind, the service is great and the food is excellent!

Nina Rembert

5.0a year ago

100/10 stars if I could! Fya Syde is an absolute gem in Madison- from the friendly hospitality, to the welcoming and lively atmosphere, to the delicious and amazing food, no corners are cut in this amazing restaurant. I got the jerk chicken and the side cabbage was definitely the best I’ve ever had- packed with flavor. My sister got the fish tacos and absolutely loved them as well, and we split the truffle fries which were excellent! The portions are nice and big as well. I can’t wait for the chance to go back! Edited to add more shout outs: Xavier and Deja were working front of house and created an amazing and welcoming atmosphere, and chef Nikki is a true kitchen genius 💚