My partner and I decided to grab some takeout before heading out later. He had never been to this particular Caribbean restaurant before. It's located in a small building set back from the main road, and the lighting is dim, so you might miss it if you're not careful. The parking lot is also quite small. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly. The employees are behind bulletproof glass, but don't let that discourage you from enjoying one of the best meals ever! The server was kind and patient as I decided what to order. After a quick phone call, I ordered a jerk chicken meal with double rice and peas, and a curry goat meal with greens and rice and peas. The friendly gentleman informed me it would take about 10 minutes, and my food was ready exactly as promised. I always check my food before leaving any place, and everything looked and smelled amazing. The portions were generous for the price, and we could have shared a meal, but I was craving their curry goat! Since we didn't have far to drive, we started eating right away before heading home. The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned, and all our food was fresh and piping hot. The rice and peas were tender and flavorful. However, I must say that the curry goat was the star of the show! It was tender and moist with just the right amount of spice. My body isn't usually fond of spicy foods, but this had the perfect kick. No extra seasoning was needed on anything! We both thoroughly enjoyed our dinners and couldn't finish even a fourth of either one. Wow, what an incredible takeout experience we had from this hidden Caribbean gem! It's tucked away in a small, dimly lit building off the main road--you might miss it if you're not paying attention. The parking lot's pretty tiny, but trust me, the food is 100% worth it! The moment I walked in, I was greeted with such warmth. Sure, the staff works behind bulletproof glass, but that didn't take away from how friendly and welcoming they were. The server was super patient while I took my time deciding. After a quick call with my bae, I ordered the jerk chicken with double rice and peas, plus a curry goat meal with greens and more rice and peas. The awesome guy at the counter said it'd be ready in 10 minutes, and guess what? Right on the dot! Of course, I had to check our food before leaving--habit--and oh my gosh, it looked and smelled AMAZING. Huge portions too; honestly, we could've shared, but there was no way I was passing on that curry goat! We couldn't even wait to get home--we dug right in. The jerk chicken? Mind-blowingly good. Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with flavor. The rice and peas? Tender, flavorful, and just the right texture. But let me tell you, the CURRY GOAT stole the show! Tender, moist, with the perfect hit of spice--I usually can't handle spicy food, but this was just right. No extra seasoning needed, not even a sprinkle. We were both in foodie heaven and couldn't even finish a fourth of our meals because the portions were that generous. If you're craving authentic Caribbean flavors that'll blow your mind, this spot is a MUST. Don't miss it--seriously, your taste buds will thank you! read more

Caribbean Citchen - 1/2 eaten curry goat (forgot to take a pic) - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Don't sleep on this place. You'll be glad you stopped by. I'm in Detroit from Houston this week and I'm glad i was told about this restaurant. I had the Curry Goat and Oxtails. The price was right and the food even better. read more

Caribbean Citchen - Curry Goat and Oxtails. - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food is always so hot and delicious and a very good serving portion as well. I have ordered from Caribbean Citchen several times. I love the jerk chicken. read more

The rice is smothered in gravy. It's mush rice with gravy. The vegetables were over cooked cabbage with mixed. The meat seems well done in and out. Even with ask the gravy slathered on, it was dry. Please do better by your patrons. As a food critic you have room for improvement. Side note: When a person asks to see their food first don't look dismayed. Show them and stop tying the food up in a knot. It would be nice to show people their food prior to handing it over. It builds confidence for the patron and you the staff in the food being served. read more

Caribbean Citchen - Curry Chicken Dinner. - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Hands down the best Authentic Jamaican Restaurant in Detroit. Everything Good! Take out only, and you'll have to wait 10-15 mins. Trust me it's worth it! read more

I was recommended to come here since Caribbean food is my ultimate favorite. So I walk in and it's a narrow walkway to the counter. The menu is posted there in the window. There is no sitting area. I placed my order and waited maybe 15 minutes max. So not bad at all. All hands were on deck behind the counter because they were getting so much foot traffic and pick up orders! I tried the food in my car before pulling off! Let me tell you.....This food did not disappoint! I was so excited to get where I was going to finish my meal. The cabbage could definitely use some seasoning though, some black pepper or salt, just something. Bland Cabbage is bland. Otherwise, Go ahead and add me to the LOYAL CUSTOMER list, cus I'll be back read more

Today we ordered Door Dash for lunch. I got the Jamaican Jerk Chicken, red beans and rice and plantains with a Pineapple Jamaican Soda to wash it down with. The chicken ( which I chose was all dark meat) 3 legs was seasoned perfectly, moist and delicious. You have a choice of white, dark or mixed chicken pieces. The red beans and rice was flavorful. I had enough gravy for the rice and meat. Plantains were sweet and accompanied the dish perfectly. I almost forgot I also had cabbage also which was delicious. Give them a try. read more

Caribbean Citchen - Jerk Chicken Rice and Beans, Plantain and Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Jerk, chicken, rice and beans, yams, and greens. The food is always on point. Enough food to come back for seconds. Love it!! read more

Caribbean Citchen - For more pic like this follow me on instagram @kriseats2 - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

*CHECK YOUR FOOD BEFORE LEAVING* *CHECK YOUR RECIEPT BEFORE PAYING* *CALL IN ORDER (OR WAIT 15 MIN MINIMUM)* Perhaps I'm bias being from NYC and having a Jamaican dad that THRU DOWN in the kitchen ‍. My oxtail dinner was BLAND AF. Paid for extra oxtail gravy and there wasnt ANY gravy on my food. For $20 they were definitely stingy with the oxtail. I was also given partially frozen beef patties ‍. This was my 1st time there. I would try again, but definitely wouldnt get a dinner ( actually wanted a curry goat roti but they were out of Roti skin). The fried dumplings were good. This restaurant wouldn't survive in NYC or Toronto...IJS read more

Caribbean Citchen - Large oxtail dinner for $20. 6 VERY slim pieces of oxtail and a bunch of rice - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great great fall off the bone type meat. Good portions with good sides. And I can buy electronics, what a spot.

My favorite out of the several Carribean spots I had! The jerk chicken is fire! The pepper steak on Thursday and Sunday tender and so flavorful! read more

This food has no taste it is horrible they chop the oxtails in half the rice was dry an over cooked the chicken did not taste like Jerk it taste like plain baked chicken even the salad was terrible an then red snapper tast real fishy an no seasoning on it the cabbage was blan no taste I FIRMLY ADVISE EVERYONE TO NEVER GO THERE EVER AN I SPENT $100 on Bullshit ‍ read more

Caribbean Citchen - the receipt for the restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Incredibly delicious food! My meal from Caribbean Citchen was the best homemade takeout meal I've ever had. I ordered oxtail with collards and candied yams as side dishes. Each item was fresh, well-seasoned and rather light. Most soul or Southern food restaurants tend to make these items heavy with rich butter, oils and seasonings. These were very flavorful without the heaviness. I literally gobbled up this dish! Though I ordered my meal items ala cart, it was moderately priced in its entirety. I also ordered a Jamaican soda, which I plan to drink later. I'm very impressed. I will certainly order often and spread the word about the deliciousness of Caribbean Citchen. read more

I'm trying to figure out why there is now an additional $9.99 delivery fee on top of the $9.99 I already pay for Door dash delivery to order from this restaurant. Let me go ahead and remove this restaurant from my favorite's because it will be a cold day in hell the day I pay an additional $9.99 for delivery on top of the $9.99 I already pay plus a tip. read more

Unfortunately who I was told was the owner of this establishment is RUDE not the expected Jamaican Restaurant rude but, placed disgusting food because of whatever reason rude. Unacceptable and I'll never be back. I had CONSECUTIVE great experiences back to back for years and she ran up front and tossed literall trash in my box and placed it in my bag. Although they have remodeled she needs to fix her disposition. The ambiance means nothing when things like this happen. I understand that it's a regular occurrence. Too bad, they have good food. I won't return, ever. read more

Oxtail were OK but the cabbage needs carrots and more flavor. Very kind staff and professional. It's not terrible but it'll do. Maybe there is another cook....it did not taste the same as before read more

Caribbean Citchen - Curry goat. Cabbage. Beans and rice - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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So much flavor and love was put into my food today. Everything was perfect from the jerk chicken to the cabbage. I walked into this place not expecting too much. This place now has a loyal customer as I will be returning frequently! read more

I don't know what kind of chicken this is, but it's not Jerk chicken. It's a baked and sauced/gravy not sure but it's not good at all. The rice and beans are over cooked , mushy and bland, the cabbage is meh. Overall save your time and money. Nothing has season on it. I received this through Uber eats so I can't speak on the service. Nor the ambiance. If you want good Jerk Chicken/ Caribbean food , try K.G's African American grill in Garden city mi thank me later. read more

Amazing food never dissatisfied! The food is consistently delicious. Customer service is great. There is always a line.

A lot of people will see the food they get from here and worry immediately. The box will be overflowing with sauce. Expect bones and gristle. If you are looking for the real thing, look no further. This place is authentic and the rich culinary tradition of Jamaica cuts through the styrofoam. I love the cabbage and the oxtails the best, but I order curry goat here more frequently. It's hard to find fresh but their consistent volume makes this easy. My mom recommends the snapper! If this was not the era of distanced dine in, I would suggest a four-star rating because the dine in experience is not great. It's a hole in the wall. It follows, the food is amazing. Edit: "we outside" again so I had to drop 'em down to four so that users continue to trust my reviews. Also, my friends have recently complained about consistency. read more

Great food I drove almost an hour to get this and it was still hot when I got home one of my favorites

Oxtails is my go to, never disappoint. Pocket friendly and the meal will fill you. The staff are nice i've never had an issue. Not much of a restaurant to sit and dine more of a pick up and go. read more

I can tell that they mix oxtails with beef neck bones. I can cook my beef neck bones to taste like oxtails, so i know the difference. They need to stop selling oxtail dinners be honest with your customers. read more

I had a taste for soul food but I didn't want fried chicken. I was in the area and wanted to try something different. The small jerk chicken dinner was the perfect size for me. The greens were the best I've ever had. The yams were ok. The jerk is super spicy. I wish they had baked Mac and cheese read more

Caribbean Citchen - Jerk Chicken Yam Rice and Bean/White - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

It hurts me a little bit to write this review, because I love to support Black businesses, and I really wanted to like this place, which I did for the most part. I got the vegetarian platter with yams, mixed veggies and rice and peas. The rice and peas and yams tasted amazing. However, the mixed veggies were completely disappointing. I thought the veggies would be fresh and sautéed or marinated of some kind, but they were literally frozen vegetables that you could get from Walmart. That was so disappointing and I couldn't even eat them. Please, y'all do better! read more

Some of the best Caribbean food I've had in years especially the Akee and salt fish , Ox tails , Kalou

Food was somewhat good!. I ordered a large oxtail dinner with cabbage and greens as a substitute.. didn't want the rice and beans just the veggies. Well i was charged extra for the greens and still received the rice and beans. Ok fine... the cabbage which is $2.50 more is not good! Soft mushy and no flavor. A large oxtail dinner had only 6 in it and it was barely any meat on it.. so my question is now how many of them are in the small? $60 meal for 2 large oxtail dinners was not worth the price. Everything was still good except the cabbage! Wasn't worth it and for sure ain't worth an additional charge read more

Best curry goat I have had outside of Jamaica! The cabbage was so good and not overly seasoned. This food made my soul smile. Thank you!

This was my first time visiting this restaurant yesterday. After much anticipation, and just reading all of the great reviews from friends and on Yelp. I've been wanting to try this restaurant for two years now. I'm going to start off with the food was really good! I ordered the small portion of jerk chicken, and I had no complaints. The small portion was very filling. The wait time was short, which I could appreciate. And I was surprised, seeming I've read that the wait time could be a pain. So I was excited that I didn't have to wait long. However, I was disappointed Bc I tried to order beef patties and rotis skin, in which they were out of both. In talking to friends, I was told that I have to go to the restaurant earlier in the day to order food, as they often run out early. I went there around 5 pm. So overall, good food. Just disappointed about them not having everything that I wanted, especially b/c I had driven about 50 minutes to try this restaurant. My friends and I actually ended up driving to another restaurant, Jamaica Jamaica (which wasn't too far), to order the beef patties, and other food. read more

Caribbean Citchen - Small Order - Jerk Chicken, Cabbage, and Red Beans & Rice! - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I love this place. Whenever I'm working in the area I pop in for some curry chicken. Sometimes they have roti. It's the only Jamaican place that hits the spot for me like the places in GTA. They have a really good Ackee & Saltfish on Fridays and Sundays. I'm so thankful they're here! They're my diamond in the rough read more

Caribbean Citchen - Waiting for my order. Busy today! - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The red snipper was excellent! Never had Jamaican food before but the rice and beans and cabbage were well seasoned and the plantains was good. The Parking lot is small but you can call on your order. Everything was well priced and the portions were big. read more

Caribbean Citchen - Red snapper, beans and rice, cabbage and plantions - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Prices are very reasonable. Customer service is ok. Sometime you get this older lady and she is very dry with customers .

I was preorder through I believe Uber eats as a pickup! I recommend this, if not it's a bit hectic trying to get an order in and the wait is usually a bit longer between 20-30 because the food is read more

So I kind of just stumbled upon this restaurant. A client told me about it on the way of dropping her off. The chicken was perfectly spiced and falling off the bones, the beans and rice along with the greens were a perfect side dish. I would highly recommend this place if ever in area. Not the most safest place to be after dark but highly would recommend it for lunch. read more

Caribbean Citchen - This is the jerk chicken with a side of greens for $9:50 - Caribbean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

They say dinners comes with 2 sides but in actuality it's 1 side with rice and bean. If you order 2 sides the second side will cost extra. Bad Business read more

very poor customer service. They're selling rum cake with no rum in it. They refuse to give refunds.

Those oxtails!! The best!!! Great portions I couldn't stop eating I was mad I only bought one plate. Please go here to get great awesome delicious food. Yea they DoorDash and it's a great deal. Go now!!! read more

Great restaurant and management!! I received a message from a FAKE account posing as them on Instagram but it is not them.

I was looking through to find a good Jamaican restaurant and the food looked pretty decent. However after seeing the discriminatory instagram post under the reviews from the owner personally, I could never support a business like this... read more

I received this hateful message on Instagram. I called the owner to see if it actually came from them and apparently someone is out to defame their business. Not only is this terrible person sending horrible messages to people, they are attacking this business. I hope anyone else who got a message like mine sees this comment. I encourage you to call the place directly if you have concerns that it is a racist establishment. The owner was very nice when I spoke with her. read more