I actually liked it here. It took a long while for the food to be ready but it was definitely worth…read morethe wait. The roti was delicious and was a great portion. My son got the goat he said it was cooked well and it was tender. I got the potatoes and channa sooooo freaking good. I also got bust up shot in chicken, channa, and potato. I'm telling you the food was so good. It also was very affordable. Also the chicken patties are discounted around closing. Bogo to be exact. The place is nice inside. But it feels a little crowded because of rhe way the tables are set up.

I was told this is fully cooked and asked if I ever had bbq before. I know what a smoke ring looks…read morelike vs. dripping blood from a vein. I'm 44 and have been bbq'ing for over 20 years. I put the food in the fridge for 4 and half hours to return to you. Of course the blood is going to coagulate. I was told returns or refunds aren't ever given because that's your policy. But since I talked to her husband she would honor the exchange. While giving it back I was being reprimanded the whole time. Yet I nodded and said ok thank you the entire time. It's cool but never again. Thanks for the lessons on what never to do when handling a customer. Sir get your wife out the store front. This exchange could've been so much better. I hope y'all learn and grow from this. Update: WHAT PART OF IT WAS FREE!!! You still have my money and the chicken is in your trashcan!!! I was just called a con man for returning and trashing partly cooked food. As I stated I've never had bbq from here. Not the fact it was Trini or bbq period. Accept it and keep moving lady. You guys are sad and shouldn't be in business. You take no accountability and have lack of respect for people who patronize your business. What does Uber have to do with anything? You still have my money!?!? You're a tyrant stealing from the community. if I'm a con man, you're a thief, liar and you're gonna make someone sick. get it together. Please post whatever evidence you have. Make me into what I know you to be. I came all the way across town to exchange food and you disrespect me. You're not worth the corner stone you sit on!

The food here is really good. I've visited a few times, and the jerk wings and coconut rice are…read morealways a staple for me, and I love the dipping sauce that comes with the wings. This time decided to try some new items, including the shrimp wontons, the snapper, and the ribs. Loved the ribs. Felt the snapper was a good portion size and fried well, but could have packed more flavor. And also felt the shrimp wontons were just okay, could have also packed more flavor. I might go back to my old faithful, the oxtails, next time, or get the ribs again! Service could be improved. The waiter forgot to check in on us a few times, and was delayed refilling drinks. I didn't have my meal selection ready by the time as my other guests, so they agreed to come back and give me a bit more time. By the time I got to order, my party had all received their meals and were halfway done eating them. I think the server had too many tables to manage, even though the place is small.

Took my dad here for Father's Day and as a Caribbean, he approved!…read more We ordered the jerk wings (a bit spicy as a warning), beef pie, oxtails and paratha tin boxes (with chicken). We loved the beef pies so much that we ordered some to go - must try them! My parents felt the oxtails would have been better in a stew but still enjoyed it. Keep in mind the restaurant is maybe 10 tables and super small so reservations are a must. Overall would come back again!

So glad St. James is now open for lunch -- this is seriously the best thing that could've happened…read moreby my job! My brother/friend and I went yesterday for lunch and got the oxtail bowl and the pepper shrimp bowl. We were full for the rest of the day, and mind you, this was around 2:30 The service was amazing. The bar manager gave us great conversation while also letting us know about their happy hour and dinner hours. We even talked about possibly hosting a teacher happy hour there, and he pointed us in the right direction on who to contact. Now let's get into the food... 1000/10! The flavors from the coconut rice down to the pepper shrimp sauce -- OMG! As I'm typing this, I can taste the flavors all over again Lunch is Wednesday-Friday from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. Definitely check them out!

It was booming with music, it is a cozy spot so tables are pretty close…read more Chicken & plantain Waffles Chicken was delish well seasoned Poinsettia delish drink, light refreshing, effervescent not sweet. Trini Breakfast Plate Mashed Pumpkin with fried bake and salt fish. I was forewarned by my server that if you're not familiar with the dish it can appear very salty, they added alot of lime to balance it. fried bake was a Generous portion. PI made a sandwich. It was tasty.

Where have you been all my life? When your Trini cousin recommends Trini food then you know it has…read moreto be good, right? Located in Landover Hills shopping center. This is a take out spot, quaint and CLEAN. Credit card orders incur an additional fee. Anyhoo, I had never heard of this place and funny enough have driven by it so many times. I attempted to call beforehand, but orders are not taken on the phone. I believe there is online ordering available via their site and other food delivery services. I got the curry chicken buss up shut with a side of spinach. Huge portion! Curry is delightful, aloo is perfect, spinach, dope. Buss up shut, better than my Aunties, but don't tell her that...eek! Found out they have lunch specials and I will be back to try more things.

This place is great!! Great authentic food. They could really use a high level expeditor in the…read morecustomer service area which is too small AND a bench for folk to sit down while waiting on orders. Like I said, food is awesome hire someone to handle orders better.

I guess this place is just now reopening because the restaurant was empty. Although we were the…read moreonly patrons in there, the DJ was rockingggggggg!!! Every song he played was a bop. The food was . This was my first time trying Doubles and It was so good. If you're a fan of chickpeas and curry, it's a great starter. I had the mixed platter with curry chicken, curry shrimp and oxtail with basmati rice and spinach. It was sooooooo delicious. A healthy portion so I was able to take half home. Parking is horrible so brace yourself. I'm going back for sure!

So I have actually tasted this before and thought it was so amazing I need to go to the new…read morerestaurant! For me the service was excellent. I mean there was only another couple at the time I visited but also the food came out quickly so huge plus! And the restaurant is spacious and casual so enough space for large parties. Overall I enjoyed it but there are a couple things that fell short! I ordered the chicken roti platter. 1.The roti! It's a very small portion served in a small coconut shaped bowl compared to the amount of food you got on the platter. I thought more was coming and unfortunately it was balled up in shredded little pieces that were kind of dry and i couldn't eat it properly with my sides. I thought maybe I had a bad batch but my friend had the same portion and complaint. Unfortunately no pic of that. 2: Honestly the plating is meant to be aesthetically pleasing but it was very hard to eat bone-in chicken out of a bowl on a saucer full of more bowls with a knife and fork. It was better when I took it to go and had a plate at home. Please reconsider this for the diners experience. 3. The doubles was my fave! It's a small app but very delicious and had a slight kick to it.

ORDER NOW! This food truck came by my apartment complex and…read morenavy yard, and I'm so glad I gave it a try! Had their vegan double and babyyyyyyy! It was filling and I didn't even notice there was no meat - and the PEPPER SAUCE! I'm an African girl so the spice level is high but goodness the herbs and spices were AMAZING! The chickpeas are soft, luscious, delicious, and flavorful! I am just blown away by the flavors and speediness of the app with ordering and picking up the order in a hassle free way. Definitely check this food truck out!

This roaming food truck was a surprise delight for my apartment complex. Ordering had a few…read morehiccups (due to technical glitches in the service they were using), but after it was resolved things went along quickly enough. I ordered their combo platter with the whole lot of their curry entree offerings (oxtail, chicken, shrimp). The platter was definitely enough for a double meal, but I was hungry so it went down quite readily. You'd probably get better value ordering regular platters (based on sides and rice), but the combo was a good way to sample all of them for my solitary self. Food quality is definitely there in spades. The whole thing smelled delicious on the way up my elevator and it was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. The pilaf was just perfect to go along with the curries that I could not describe (but trust me, it was good). The plantains and cabbage were solid sides to go with the main course and were cooked to perfection. Now if only they came to my locale more often...

Still one of my favorite Trini spots in DC!…read more The goat roti is just as delicious as the chicken roti and their corn soup, doubles, and bake and saltfish is still supreme! Very friendly family owned business and great staff! Their baked goods are also phenomenal!

Family owned spots are my thing!! Especially when those spots have been around for a good minute!!…read moreLet me show you a Trinidadian bakery that YOU need to know about!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @crownbakerydc . Location Reviewed: 5409 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: LIKE THAT! Their Pies ($4.75 for their Trinidadian Beef Pie, $4.75 for their Trinidadian Curry Chicken Pie, $4.99 for their Salt Fish Roll). The fresh breading on these pies, & the flavorful STAMP!! Their Buss Up ($17.99 with curried chicken, chickpeas, with a curry mango sauce, a pepper sauce, & a kuchela sauce-with mangoes, hot peppers, & garlic-,& a soft flatbread to scoop up your food). Perfectly seasoned, plentiful, a super soft bread, & saucy!! STAMP!! Their Jerk Chicken Platter ($17.99 with jerk chicken, Callao, cabbage, rice & peas, & plantains). It didn't look like it, but that jerk chicken & rice had a delayed spicy hit! The callalo , plantains, & cabbage were LIKE THAT! STAMP!! Their Curry Goat Roll ($16.99 with curry goat, & chickpeas, with curry dusted flatbread). Tender goat meat, with a savory curry sauce, this will fill you up!! STAMP!! Their Doubles & Saltfish ($4.99 each for their chickpea, & curry filled doubles, $10.99 for their Salt Fish sandwich). Super flavorful doubles, get a napkin!! That had to be the BEST Salt Fish I've tried!! STAMP!! Their Desserts ($4.99 each for their signature Currant Roll with raisins, & a Coconut Roll with fresh coconut, & a Cassava Pone). The rolls weren't overly sweet, flaky, & tasty!! That one tasted like a bean pie!! . Customer Service: On Point! . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: Just GO!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

We (four of us) went there after getting a 45 minute wait for an outdoor table at Millie's across…read morethe street. The indoor seating was cool and quiet so we could talk to each other. We enjoyed cold beers and sodas during happy hour. For starters we had spicy shrimp, salt cod fritters and yellow pea fritters. All were delicious. I had the lamb curry which was a huge bowl of lamb with lots of veggies, potatoes and chick peas. The flavor was not ruined by too much curry. The crab entree was a perfectly cooked crab cake with a generous side of veggies. Two of us had the filet mignon which was a generous portion. The fries on the side were tasty and crispy. We finished our meal by cleansing our palates with some tasty Belgian chocolate gelato. We will be back again!

How about change the name or get a chef who is actually from Trinidad? The doubles are not…read moredoubles. There is no roti on the menu.

So nice to say that there is a wonderful AUTHENTIC Trinidadian food spot just 5 minutes from home!…read moreI met some friends for dinner there a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVED the options. I would also like to add that they make their own pressed juices, included some ginger based juices! I had the straight up Ginger one - not too spicy and not bland either. Refreshing and delicious. They also offered a mix of meat-based and vegan/veggie options. I am not vegetarian but do not eat red meat - so I was curious about the Vegan BBQ Steak. I am so glad I did! It was AMAZING! The service was chill and so nice! :) I can't wait to come back!! Here is their menu for quick reference! Please order from it. You will NOT be disappointed! :) https://www.sunrisedccaribbean.com/menus

Sigh... I was rooting for this place. My husband oversold it and once I got there it was…read moredisappointing. The food was decadent. Not bad but what soured it was the extremely long wait time. The restaurant was clean and what I expected. Sundays are advertised as brunch only however due to a private party that was no longer an option which is one of the reasons we came. I wish I could give a better review, but this was my experience.

I can see why Jam Doung Style has been around for 25 years! This is the first Jamaican restaurant…read moreI've tried since moving to the DMV, and it just might be the only one I stick with. It has a vibrant and rustic Jamaican feel to it, with plenty of space to dine in and listen to music while you eat. The ladies working the front counters were amazing, even nice enough to let me use a phone charger. The portions and prices are reasonable. I ordered a medium oxtail which came with two sides (they had a rice and mac and cheese option for a couple of dollars extra) and cabbage. The oxtails were meaty and reminded me of what I would always order back in Jersey. The rice and cabbage were plentiful, but the mac really surprised me. It was super cheesy and moist. This gem will be seeing a lot more of me!

This place kicks out some bona fide Jamaican and American cooking…read more Their jerk is just how I like it. It's got the right balance of the bazillion ingredients that go into jerk, and also, it's been rested properly, making a deeply flavorful marinade rather than one which is overly peppery. There are 2 types of jerk chicken platters offered: dark meat and white meat, a nice option for customers. Their mac n' cheese is what really surprised me. It's top notch-- creamy, cheesy, crusty. It makes me want to call home and talk to mom. The cabbage side is very tasty and I'm certainly not a cooked cabbage person at all, so it's got to be exceptional for me to write that. For dessert, butter rum cake is right on the money and red velvet cake is scrumptious as well.