FINALLYYYYY! Authentic Jamaican cuisine!! Omggg!! True flavorful island food! By far the best curry…read morein the DMV!!! Negril please take note!!

If you're in the area and want to grab a quick Caribbean meal then this is the place for you! It's…read morea walk up Jamaican "experience" ;therefore, you just walk up and order at the window. Very convenient and efficient!!

Overall it is a beautifully designed restaurant with comfortable and spacious seating. The GPS just…read moredrops you off at the beginning of the "downtown" area so that was a little confusing for me (visiting from northern Maryland). But of you turn right - a parking garage is right there with reasonable parking prices. Miss Toya is located under the stairs so don't miss it. Service was great. Jabari did a good job. Now on to the food. So I was satisfied with the menu but not amazed. I lived in the Mississippi Gulf for 5 years and I was really expecting a New Orleans vibe. It wasn't as much as I expected and therefore ended up ordering a salad with Salmon which was good. The score is really a 3.5 but I rounded up.

I recently visited Miss Toya's Creole House for brunch, and overall I had a wonderful experience…read more The atmosphere was welcoming, the restaurant was clean, and the staff made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. One of the highlights was the bottomless brunch, which made for a fun and enjoyable experience. The food was full of flavor and tasted fresh. Every dish was well-seasoned that keeps you coming back for more. The portions were satisfying, and everything arrived hot and beautifully presented. What stood out the most was the hospitality. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The only downside to our visit was the live band performing inside the restaurant. While the music added to the atmosphere, it was so loud that we couldn't comfortably hear the people at our table or have a conversation. Because of the noise level, we ultimately chose to move to the outdoor seating, where we were able to enjoy our meal and each other's company much more comfortably.

Arrived at 1:45 and the restaurant opens at 1 on Sundays. My boyfriend and I tried to order the…read morejerk chicken and beef patties, but both were not ready. We were able to order the curry chicken and curry goat with jallof rice. Then we asked about the fried plantains, but that wasn't available either. The interior of the restaurant is not very appealing, but it seems like more of a takeout place. The curry chicken was flavorful, but had more small bone pieces than expected. The curry goat was also tasty. We especially enjoyed the jallof rice. The portions were decent for the prices. Overall, since half of the menu was not ready almost an hour after opening time, it deters us from wanting to return again. We were look ingforward to trying the beef patty and jerk chicken as they are foods that Jamaica is known for but we were disappointed that they weren't available. Maybe arrive 2 hour after opening time if you want everything on the menu to be available.

This place is soo good! Went to check them out for lunch and was in love with the flavors and…read moreoptions there. The service was good - fast and communicated well. The place has a few seating options but recommend takeout. We tried the beef patty, brown stew check, and curry chicken. 50/10 recommend for all of it!!!! Will definitely be returning.

I had a craving for Jamaican food and found this place downtown silver spring. I went during lunch…read moretime . I had the brown stew chicken, rice &peas, cabbage, mac & cheese and plantains. Everything was delicious for only $17. The space is bright, space with a few tables and chairs. It is setup cafeteria style where you can view the already prepared food. The service was friendly and quick. I recommend a visit . 4/5 stars

I have been eyeing Angry Jerk for years, and finally got to try it when I saw they were having a…read more'Flavor Hive' promotion where you could bring a bag to fill with their lovely selections. For those who don't know, Flavor Hive is a halal truck that will either give you a tray or stuff your bag of chips, fries, pizza, or anything you bring to them. It fascinated me having a Caribbean version of that as an option. It's downtown Silver Spring, but it wasn't hard to find street parking. That construction is starting to become cumbersome, though. I stepped inside and was surprised by how empty it was. And yes, items like jerk chicken, plantain, and cabbage were options to top my lovely bag of multigrain chips with. The staff were nice and trying to figure out the price point for my bag -- it was kinda big LOL. Once we got that figured it out and I made my choices, I was on my way. I got back in the car, and it was quite a nachos treat! It was heavy, so I had to eat some of it down so I could go -- I should've brought a tray haha. It was delicious though! The jerk was on the sweeter side... can't really say I got any heat. The other elements were all great though -- I especially loved the plantain. I'd like to come back and try other things... I have a lot of Caribbean spots closer to me, but soon!

Came here after church one Sunday afternoon. We opt to sit outside as it was nice day. Patio…read moreseating could use renovation and furniture is chipping away. The food came out promptly, I ordered the salmon. I wasn't a huge fan- not sure if it was a bit more fishy than I'm use to or maybe too much sazón seasoning... however the red beans were decent. I would be interested in trying something else. The staff were very sweet and felt like they appreciated the visit, so can definitely see us trying it out again.

The food was incredible authentic and full of flavor, like I had been transported to the Dominican…read moreRepublic. The service was quick and super attentive. It's a family-owned spot, and the daughter was serving us while her mom cooked, which added a really warm and personal touch. The space itself isn't fancy or modern, but it definitely feels homey in that Dominican, comforting way. It was a bit hot inside and had a slight smell, but honestly, the food and the experience made up for it. Would absolutely come back!

Let me tell you something, and let me tell you well. This place is not a restaurant, it is a…read morelounge. If you go there expecting proper dining, ha, you will be disappointed like I was. The food is not the focus at all. It was decent, I will not lie, but the way they served it? Ah ah, no now. They brought our food in to-go boxes, like takeaway, and by the time they now transferred it to plates, everything was already cold. Cold food, just like that. Of course I was upset, and yes, it affected my whole experience. And then they added automatic 20% service charge. For what kind of service, please? Because what we received did not match that at all. Now, let me be fair, the staff themselves were nice, no issue there. My problem is the food experience. But once you understand it is a lounge, honestly, the food will not even matter once alcohol enters your system. That one will cover many things. We were sitting down properly, drinking, expecting normal restaurant service. Next thing, they are bringing food in a bag like we ordered UberEats. I said, ah ah, what is this? The tables are very small, no space to even enjoy your meal well. You will just be managing. The place is also hard to find, no clear sign outside except one small poster like you should already know the place. Parking? You will struggle, just prepare your mind. If you want to go for vibes and drinks, you can manage it. But if you are looking for a proper dining experience, my dear, do not stress yourself. As for me, I have learned my lesson. I will not be coming back.

At this spot, I saw on my timeline, there was something different. A burger I'd never seen before!!…read moreI had to have it!! I saw that @wale had stepped up in here too. Let's go see what it's hittin on!! . Where I am: @gifichow247 . Location Reviewed: 7317 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://gidichowllc-wkes5qe8.toast.site/order . Items Reviewed: Their Gidi Noodles with Suya Beef (noodles with, a fried egg, spiced beef, & onions $24.89). The Suya...LIKE THAT!! Well spiced, spicy, & thoroughly cooked!! The Noodles...PASS. They honestly tasted like Cup 'O Noodles w/o any seasoning. Their Jollof Rice (a spicy tomato based rice $10). STAMP!! The flavor was there, the spice spice'n, wish I had a tad bit more!! Their Fried Yams (with a pepper sauce $10). DECENT. A tad bit dry, however, dipped into that hot HOT STAMPED pepper sauce, they were better. Their Gidi Burger (Suya beef with onions, a fried egg, & a sauce on Texas Toast $14.89). STAMP!! The sweet with heat sauce took the Suya beef to another level!! . Customer Service: On Point! . Online Navigation: Easy. . Parking: ROUGH. . Music: YouTube: Rare Essence Mickey Solo . Recommendations: The BURGER!! . Accessibility: It is wheelchair friendly, & it's 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

The spot is very aesthetic and classy, it's not that spacious though. Service was good, the kitchen…read moreseemed to be a little backed up at some point. I got the taste of Africa sampler, the jollof rice was not bad, the texture wasn't quite right, the sauce on the side was spicy and flavorful. The wings were delicious, spicy, and crunchy. The calamari was seasoned and prepared well, but it was cold, what I liked the most on the plate was the suya, which on its own didn't have much flavor, but tasted really good when I dipped it in the spicy sauce. Overall a good experience, but instead of just vibes and esthetics, I think they could work on bettering the execution of their food.

Before storming this new spot, I HIGHLY recommend reading this entire review, be understanding that…read morethey are new, so there are kinks they have to work out, and have patience. First of all, I would definitely come back here, but a lot of the time, my vibe is preferring off peak hours, so I'd tailor my visits to go right when they open or during the week. When I first got here, there were only two other tables there, but it was the grand opening, so things were busy and when I mean busy, I think a lot of people waited a long time for their food, so either have patience or wait to go after they've been open for a little bit. To eat, we got the VIBE's Taste of Africa Sampler and Maafé Lambchops. The sampler came out first and the lamb chops came out a while later (they're both entrees but we had finished the sampler before the lamb chops were ready). The sampler contains Char-grilled suya, dibi guasacaca wings, harissa calamari and shrimp, jollof rice, sweet plantains, pepper sauce. I would definitely order this again. The suya was missing the suya spice, but I think not all West African styles is to use the spice. For the style of suya it was, it could have been a little more tender but it wasn't bad. The jollof was Senegalese and this was my first time having their Jollof. I really liked it and wish I had more because it was good! My favorite part of the sampler were the wings and the pepper sauce. Loved the flavor of the wings and the pepper sauce was just spicy enough, which I prefer, not anything that will make you sweat. Now the lambchops were perfection. Seared lamb chops, maafé peanut sauce, herbed couscous. The sauce was delicious, the lambchops were cooked perfectly, and they came out very hot where you could see the steam. They were worth the wait. For dessert, we got the Bissap Sorbet, which was Hibiscus-spiced sorbet, ginger crunch. It was light and refreshing. There is a drink menu online but while we were there we were told they didn't have one yet, but I think if you go in and ask for a drink listed online, they probably would be able to make it for you. Drinks are pricey ($20+) but this is pretty on par with with many elevated establishments these days. The music was loud, which is to be expected, because it's not just a restaurant, it's also a lounge. The DJ was great! If you made it to the end of my caption, congratulations! Looking forward to coming back and trying more because the rest of the menu sounds so good!

Their food is great, hear me. Their pizza and wings fasho, are worth the drive. If that's strictly…read morewhat you're looking at Remingtons, this is the place to go. Now parking and being comfortable, that might be where the fun stops. The parking lot and both the inside of the bar are both stuffffffy. Super congested. Parking is located around the front, side and back of the restaurant, but side parking is shared with the restaurant next door. Additionally, there's houses and I believe a car shop near-by, that causes further congestion in the surrounding area. BUT once you are parked and in, you will have a warm-time. I also believe that this location could increase their ac-use. It was HOT in here the one time I visited.

"I did not have one complaint at Remington's," is an understated way of saying, "I could grow to…read morelove this place." I had a friend who used to go and pick up tamales at Remington's, decades ago, and share them with me. I've never been inside. I knew their food was consistently reliable based on the fact that people are still crowding its parking lot. Remington's sits on a long stretch of road with two major towns at each end: College Park and Laurel. There have been nights - decades ago - in bad weather, driving along this long stretch of road where nothing else in the densely built suburban landscape to the left and right of it was open. But Remington's faithfully was and still is with its lit sign. Sort of like a true outpost in an old Western. Remington's is all bar stools, bar and high-top tables unless you are eating at the picnic tables or smoking cigars and sipping whiskey on the covered outdoor patio. But if you want to eat indoors, I think there are only 4 standard tables in the restaurant. This is a clean and comfortable dive bar atmosphere with tv monitors for sports. Yelp asked if Remington's was intimate, and yes, because it is small and cozy. I wonder if Remington's hasn't gotten fancy - in food and beverages - over the years to keep pace with the not-so-distant University of Maryland students. Since I've never been inside before, I wouldn't know how it used to be. Our crowd appeared as locals, less elite and middle-aged gathered for the FIFA games. I was surprised to find - in the outpost-like atmosphere Remington's has always been located in - most burgers are over $18. But this is one place where I'm not complaining because the food was darn good. Let's start with the mussels. If I were a Belgian chef I do not think that I could have made these mussels - and their glorious broth - better. The mussels were tender and flavorful. The cream broth was the best. This broth was the most creamy and simultaneously ultra-garlicky that I've enjoyed. I loved the tomatoes seasoned with a spicy kick tossed in. This is a culinary refinement because if they are actually cooked into the broth, the tomatoes would change the color of the white broth, and its taste. These tomatoes were a welcome touch. I don't know if this is a Maryland style of broth but sign me up. I'm talking a mussel broth love affair over here. The cheesesteak was better than most in this area. I wasn't hallelujah-ing in the aisles but I liked that the meat actually wasn't flimsy. It tasted like a thinly-chopped ribeye, a bit chewy with a sear. I liked the size of the strips. Was it actually steak vs. frozen beef paper slices? I think I can say, "yes," it's actually a cheese steak." The Reuben sandwich was well seasoned. I think it was thousand island, but whatever it was had a nice flavor. It's not easy to find a place where you can order Reuben's these days. On Yelp, I saw an Indian Butter Chicken pizza but I didn't find it. I wonder if it could be requested. They have so many varieties of pizza combinations. I'm just taking a wild guess and thinking that their pizzas are as equally flavorful. I ordered a cranberry fruit crush. Yum! Righteously. I don't know if it was juice added to another orange, fruity mixture but I loved it. It was sweet at first and then strong: all in the first sip. Sampled beers: 1. The Main Beer Company's "Lunch" IPA. This is straight grapefruit hops on the palette. A characteristic strong body. Bitter as should be for a New England IPA. 2. Bells Two-Hearted IPA (ABV 7.0%): this one was very drinkable and by that I mean I really enjoyed it. It is brewed with centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest. Yes. It is described as having, "hop aromas ranging from pine to grapefruit." 3. Elysian's Space Dust (ABV 8.2%) is pure IPA. Strong likely from the chinook. It's from Michigan. It's described as a "Great Western premium two row with c-15 and Dextri-pils." Not a beer snob but I appreciate the geeking-out and Dr. Seuss-inspired branding. New England IPA fans will love this one. I'm only a fan of West Coast-style IPA's. 4. RaR Grove City Hefeweisen (ABV 5.3%) is a clear and light hefeweizen. Easy to drink. Highly recommended, with a few added oranges. A half of a ripe white peach would be interesting in this beer, if the bar happened to have them. Remington's markets Whiskey Flights as a way to taste rare bottles. They do not list the prices on these flights. I guess it's an, "if they have to ask ..." scenario. I am intrigued about these whiskey flight prices. I didn't catch the times of happy hour but there is also a golden hour. I also saw daily special weekday prices from 7pm and onward. Maybe this is the golden hour. Like the one restaurant open through rain, wind, sleet and snow, serving up its magic faithfully for decades. Whatever the case, this is one restaurant that appears like a dive bar but over-delivers in food quality and taste. Applause for Remington's!