Stumbled upon Ackee Bamboo in Culver City and the taste was so authentically Jamaican. They have been at this new location for one year after a prior spot for over 20 years so they are no strangers to consistent quality food. I ordered the oxtail plate which came in such a generous portion - flavorful, tender and with the perfect amount of spice. My friend got the ackee and saltfish which was also delicious. We paired our meals with passion guava and sorrel juices. Both of which were the perfect complement to the food. The establishment is clean, service is friendly and quality is top notch. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving authentic Jamaican flavors! read more

Ackee Bamboo - Ackee & Saltfish - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We've been wanting to try this since it opened and finally got our opportunity recently. To start it seems as if they have minimal staff to the point where sometimes you can't even tell if someone's there. It feels a bit like it's a catering business with an order at the counter as a It feels a bit like it's a catering business with a order at the counter as an add-on, as opposed to the opposite. When someone did help us, she was fine. She answered our questions. She wasn't super welcoming, was somewhat knowledgeable. The food took quite a while, which was a surprise given there was only one other group in the restaurant. The food was honestly the best part of the experience. It was solid, good size portions, And had a nice kick of spice (which we like) to it. The beef and chicken patties tasted very good, but did not seem fresh like they were just made. overall the food had decent flavor, filled us up, and we enjoyed it. read more

I ordered jerk chicken with rice & peas unfortunately I was given brown stewed chicken, rice is so sweet like honey. Like how much sugar can you add in a pot of rice. In addition, I repeatedly said " No Sweet Plantains" there they are first thing when I open my plate. Service was fast, the place is quiet. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating. This is NOT authentic Jamaican food. Bouka's still better sorry: read more

Ackee Bamboo - Jerk Chicken allegedly - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is A FLAVOR BOMB! Everything I've tried here has been really good. The downside is parking since it is on a busy street but I don't mind just to get my hands on this food . SO GOOD! read more

Ackee Bamboo - Macaroni and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was my first time trying this place and it's now my new Jamaican spot. First of all the portions were very generous, especially for it to be oxtail! It was flavored to perfection and falling off the bone. It also was a good cut of oxtail too, not fatty at all and actually meaty. I love that they gave the option to put the gravy on the rice which I did. The cabbage tastes just like when I make mine, the plantains were sweet and cooked to perfection. The beef patty was huge and tasty! And the meal came with festival bread which was a nice touch. I will DEFINITELY be back! Next time I'll go in person (ordered from DoorDash). I also am a Caribbean woman so my opinion here means something. read more

Ackee Bamboo - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So happy Ackee Bamboo Jamaican Cuisine is back, and now in a beautiful new home on Robertson. This has always been one of my staple spots for Jamaican food, and the new location delivers the same great flavor with an even better setup. I called my order in ahead of time, and they told me it'd be about 15 minutes. Perfect, since I live about that far. When I arrived, I only waited about five minutes in the lobby before my food came out piping hot. I ordered two large oxtail plates, and they were everything they needed to be: tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Each plate came with rice and peas, plantain, and veggies, all cooked perfectly. I also grabbed a side of jerk chicken, which came with three pieces and had great heat and seasoning. Everything tasted amazing. The new space is clean, bright, and thoughtfully set up. There's a lobby area for waiting and a seated area on the left if you want to dine in. I went on a rainy Saturday night, so it wasn't busy, but the hospitality and quality were still on point. After being closed for a while, it's so good to have Ackee Bamboo back, and with the same recipes we love. Ten out of ten. read more

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Just received my DoorDash order. Curry jackfruit and Veggie Curry Soup!!! Omg it was extremely amazing! It got to me super hot and tasted soooo fresh. I am soooo satisfied. I haven't had a meal this wonderful in a long time via delivery. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to this meal. Please know it is very much appreciated. Thank you read more

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We're lucky to have an abundance of Jamaican spots in LA. I've never been to a Jamaican restaurant where the food was disappointing. But Ackee Bamboo's jerk chicken and curry goat are next level. The meats. It's all about the meats. They are so tender and flavorful. We're talking slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone, juicy deliciousness. It's a good idea to call ahead if you're hungry. We called about 15 minutes ahead and waited another 15 minutes when we arrived. The woman up front was nothing but friendly. It's an easy-to-miss, small, hole-in-the-wall joint with a few tables inside and outside. But we couldn't care less about the atmosphere. It's all about how good the food is. And my wife and I loved and devoured our meal. We'll be back! read more

Ackee Bamboo - Curry Goat, Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food the pretty good...but the protein portions could be better. Service is chill. But yea, I like it

I had stew salmon, no rice, extra veggies. It was quite delicious. Delivery took a minute, but with the distance no surprise. Delivery service was great. read more

A friend said that Ackee Bamboo has the best Jamaican food in LA so I pulled up to find out. When I took my first bite of jerk chicken I was absolutely blown away by the flavor. My friend didn't lie, Ackee Bamboo has the best Jamaican food in LA. My beef patty was super fresh and crispy. I can't wait to return to try more dishes! Customer service was on point too! Thanks for the delicious Sunday dinner! read more

Ackee Bamboo - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always friendly customer service. Good food. Love the patties. Anytime I'm in the neighborhood, I make it a point to stop by. read more

Ackee Bamboo - Jamaican Patty - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best menus in LA. Everything I've had was delicious, Ox Tail, Curry, Jerk, Patties, etc...Made multiple take out orders and they always come packed and hot. Melissa is also a very nice employee there. She knows her stuff. read more

The best food ever The people are great at preparing and serving their customers and I will visit and dine often and have been for at least 20 yrs read more

Amazing flavor! Great portions. Highly recommend. Had the oxtail jerk, chicken and beef patties. Everything was amazing

Cons: Oxtail wasn't tender / cooked long enough though the flavor was good. Collared greens were bitter and the festival bread was stale. Pros: rice and beans were flavorful and well cooked. Beef patty was spicy and flakey (though very oily). I'm unlikely to go here again. read more

Large oxtail plate was so good. Delicious, fresh food. Very flavorful. Meaty oxtail and not a bunch of bones. I only took off a star because my festival was a tad undercooked but I'm sure they were just doing their best to get my order out quickly. If i hadn't ordered takeout and noticed once I had already left, I would have mentioned it and I'm positive they would have replaced it. It was so good tho, best festival I've had minus the little rawness in the middle. The coconut crunch cake (I think that's what she called it?) really sealed the deal for me. It was delicious!!!! Very happy to see an La staple like this on the west side. I will be back!! read more

Ackee Bamboo - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was smoking hot. The taste was splendid. I will come back again. The service was great.

I started ordering from Ackee Bamboo about a month ago, and I can't stop! The oxtails are seriously so good they're incredibly tender, fall right off the bone, and are so juicy. Everything is seasoned perfectly and packed with flavor. I keep telling myself I'm going to try something different, but the oxtails are just too addictive to pass up. I can't wait to work my way through the rest of the menu because if it's anything like the oxtails, I'm sure it'll be amazing. read more

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The best Jamaican patties. So fresh and flavorful, clearly made in-house. I got both chicken and beef, hoping to save one for tomorrow, but had to eat both because it was so good! I just saw this place one day when I was getting a coffee nearby and walked in. Very nice woman at the register. I did takeout read more

I ordered the small oxtail plate. As you can see, it's more than enough. What a hidden gem! This small Caribbean restaurant may be modest in size, but it's very clean and offers a peaceful, comfortable place to dine. The food was served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. Every bite was delicious. If you're looking for authentic Caribbean food made right, this place is definitely worth a visit! read more

Ackee Bamboo - Small oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my fav Jamaican spots. Love the oxtails and fresh juices. Good service too. Miss their old location in the heart of Leimert Park.

I've been on the hunt for authentic Caribbean food, especially Jamaican cuisine since moving to Los Angeles from New York and found my spot here. Delivery order included the oxtail platter, beef patties, and jerk chicken. Oxtail Platter: The oxtail was perfectly tender and juicy....and yes, got in the bones! The platter included steamed cabbage and vegetables with the bonnet peppers adding an extra kick to the flavors. I was surprised that the rice and peas were not mushy based on other spots I've ordered from so was pleasantly surprised. Beef Patties: Believe homemade and definitely not a Gold Krust type (IYKYK) of pastry aka not dry. Beef was juicy and the pastry was flaky with crunch and retained the flavors. Jerk Chicken: Chicken was tender and meat fell off the bone. The platter also included the rice and peas (red beans). Each platter included festival bread which helped to sop the juices. Hands down, the best Jamaican restaurant in the area based on my previous experiences. read more

Really good spot. Tender, juicy, meaty oxtails and great flavor on the jerk chicken. Probably the best I've had of either. Plantains are also notably well-cooked. Prices are more than fair for the massive portions they give! Not a ton of indoor seating but still a pretty nice setup if it's not too busy. Service was good. Had no issue finding parking behind restaurant lunchtime on a Sunday. Would definitely go back if in the area. read more

Four stars only because I wish the meat pies had more meat in them. The meat was more like a soupy sauce base with an underlying heat to it that limited me from enjoying the flavor. The crust was flaky yet firm and still moist enough yet dry enough. It was served warm and seemed fresh. That's all I got this time. Will be back. Saw lots of dishes on the tables that looked nummy. Plenty of seating in a Sat night around dinner time. Tables of 2-4. Seating is inside. Next time I may order ahead as the kitchen seems small and limited labor so may want to plan ahead. Parking not too bad on the street. Service was good. Ambience is chill casual diner like. read more

Ackee Bamboo - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered right before closing via 3rd party and it came faster than we expected. It was hot and fresh. I ordered the jackfruit jerk platter however I didn't receive any jackfruit, just the veggies. It was too spicy for me but really flavorful. If extra spicy is your thing, go for it. I paired it with mash potatoes to cut some of the spice because the rice and peas wasn't enough to cut the spice. I would definitely ordered from here again and look forward to trying other meatless options next time. read more

Ackee Bamboo - Jerk Vegetarian Plate - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely delicious! That was probably the best Jamaican food I've had since going to Jamaica. I had the Oxtails and my husband had the BBQ Short ribs. Both dishes were amazing! I would come back and have already recommended it to other people. Also, they have a pretty decent vegan menu if you are looking for something different that's vegan. Though I'm not vegan, the cabbage, rice and peas, and plantains that came with my dish were all delicious as well. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent food (oxtails were yummy), nice folks, lovely all around! Can't wait to return.

I visited this place on 2/10/26 3/5/26 and last visit 4/19/26 Awesome Jamaican restaurant.Been coming since it was on Crenshaw.I love the new location.Melissa you and Chefs cooking is real authentic food.Best Jamaican cuisine in Southern California and West Coast.Hands down The oxtails with rice and cabbage with muffin Dinner plate is my favorite .I highly recommend this restaurant if your out town or local resident in Jewish community and other diversity cultures come eat best Food in Jamaica style. read more

Met up with my friend at Leimert Park for a Utopia event, so we decided to dine before this event. Here was our experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking and neighborhood parking. It all depends if there are events Seating: Inside seating with room for about 30 people. Great in groups of 4. Vibes: You're in Leimert Park; thus, there is a lot of black culture to experience from the businesses, art, and, if you're lucky, the music. It's not your Hollywood-type place but more over a grit and grind area. The place itself is pretty simple. Pictures of food, award, news articles about the place. Good for family and friends. FOOD: Jerk Chicken Combo (Recommend) Delicious! There was a good amount of spice to give it a good savory kick. The cabbage salad provided a nice change in flavor and textures. Plantains were fresh and sweet. The bread was like a subtly sweet donut but great for dipping in the jerk sauce. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! It was super busy, but they held it down quite calmly TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Delicious food, good selections, reasonable price, and great experience overall. I had a good order, but when I tried my friend's ackee order, I was impressed; it tasted like scrambled eggs. I look forward to coming back here. Till next time, Ackee Bamboo! TIPS: * If I didn't say it enough, TRY that ackee * Look into their daily specials. read more

Ackee Bamboo - Woot! - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have never been to Jamaica but of all Jamaican restaurants or even a few home cooked Jamaican meals I have had, this is the best. Def in my top 3 fav restaurants. The place itself is no frills but what you come here for is the food. The jerk chicken is my favorite. Mmm the sauce mixed w the rice and peas is to die for. A plate is def enough for two people unless you have a large appetite. Patties are good as well. Don't forget to ask for their habanero sauce if you like extra spice. The owner and her daughters are super sweet. I've been coming here since 2013? I think and it's still amazing. Check it out! read more

Massive portions. The Jerk plate is awesome and they might have the best Mac & Cheese I've ever had. mostly a take out spot

THE BEST JAMAICAN FOOD IN LA - as a former New Yorker who acquired the great taste of authentic Jamaican food - this will always be #1 here. The portion me are large. I can sometimes get 2 meal. Out of the platter. The food is always served HOT. They just never miss. The service is typical Jamaican restaurant service IYKYK. The vibe is in and out. read more

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I am in loooove with Ackee Bamboo! It has been my favorite Jamaican restaurant for the past 5 years. The bbq jerk chicken is so delicious. They have daily specials for some of their top food items. I have tried many Jamaican restaurants in the city and honestly, nothing compares! The place is always clean and staff are friendly. P.S. get a side of jerk bbq gravy if you are a big sauce person like me! read more

Ackee Bamboo - Jerk BBQ Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place even tho they have a new location. The food id #1 for Me I have tried many other places, but this one is the best. It's delicious, served to perfection. I only get the curry goat or the oxtails. I'm so glad they reopen I havnt been to the new location, but I will be visiting today July 4th 2026 if they are opening, if not very soon read more

Tasty food, kind employees. I have eaten here multiple times, ordering multiple dishes, and it is always delicious.

This is an absolute staple in the community. Good food and hearty portions. My favorite is the festival bread. I haven't found any place that makes it better. read more

Ackee Bamboo - Brown Stew Chicken, Steamed Cabbage, Rice & Peas, Festival Bread - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food? delicious. (Get the chicken!) Service? Solicitous! Ambiance? Charming but not "fancy".

What a gem. I have tried the jerk chicken wrap as well as the vegetarian wrap, and now determined to eat through the rest of the menu in the shortest time possible. Ackee Bamboo is family run, and happily it shows. I notice their focus and commitment at every level. In the genuinely friendly service, in the clean and comfy interior, and naturally in their delightful food. When people ask me if I like living in Los Angeles and my mind does that little flip through all the challenging parts, I'm quick to remember salvation in the form of places like Ackee Bamboo that are so genuine and good, and make our city home. read more

Ackee Bamboo - Jerk chicken wrap to go. Do not sleep on this one! - Caribbean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was too earthy tasting. I ordered oxtails, plain rice (basmati rice), curry chicken patty, and beef patty. Didn't have the Jamaican flavors, that I'm used too me. But it wasn't bad too me. But service was 4/5 because I ordered in. read more