# Jerk Chicken Pastas Rasta Pasta is an Italian Jamaican Fusion Restaurant in Toronto By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasta-pasta References: [theglobeandmail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/restaurant-reviews/kensington-market-is-an-unbelievably-tasty-place-to-wander/article14841459/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EatRastaPastaJamaicanTakeOut) Rasta Pasta is an [Italian Jamaican fusion restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jrk) in Toronto serving up a variety of [spice-infused pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ragu-x-hot-ones) and jerk chicken combinations. The unique culmination of flavors originally started as a food stall inside the Kensington Market Latin food court, but has since expanded to its own location on Kensington Avenue next to Seven Sails Tacos. The signature [jerk chicken over pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-farfalle-pasta-with-italian-chicken-sausage) dish is a delicious, hearty meal that many claim is the best in the city. Made by the owner's business partner and girlfriend, the pasta is a delicious and perfect complement to the spicy dish. Rasta Pasta's entire menu is enough to make anyone hungry, with enticing dishes such as the Dreadlock Minestrone that will make you plan a lunch as soon as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spice-infused Pasta:** Opportunity to create innovative pasta dishes infused with unique spices. - **Jamaican Fusion Cuisine:** Opportunity to develop restaurants that combine Jamaican and other cuisines for a unique dining experience. - **Latin Food Courts:** Opportunity to create food courts that feature Latin cuisine stalls alongside traditional options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Italian Jamaican Fusion Restaurants:** Opportunity to open restaurants that offer a fusion of Italian and Jamaican flavors. - **Gourmet Pasta Restaurants:** Opportunity to create gourmet restaurants that specialize in unique pasta dishes. - **Food Court Business:** Opportunity to launch and expand food court businesses that offer diverse culinary options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toronto Fusion Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radici-project.md) - [Caribbean Cuisine QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerkspiced-rice-bowls.md) - [Festive Pasta-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta.md) - [Fusion Pizza Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pastas.md) - [Jamaican Patty Restaurant Re-Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randys-patties.md) - [Winter Pasta Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-palooza.md) - [Modern 1970s Milan-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oretta-downtown.md) - [Italian Ramen Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinya.md) - [African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrobeat-kitchen.md)