I had a craving for oxtail, so I found a place on Uber Eats offering a special and decided to order. I got two orders of oxtails with white rice. The rice and meat came in separate containers, and I was surprised that there were no vegetables included with the food. The rice was delicious; it was callaloo rice. The oxtails were okay - they were tender but could have used more seasoning. However, after eating, I started experiencing stomach pain, but I didn't think much of it since it was my first meal of the day at 2 pm. I had some leftovers, so I ate another serving around 8 pm. Unfortunately, my stomach started hurting even more, and by 11 pm, I was very sick. For several hours, I felt like I was in a nightmare. I was confined to my bathroom as everything in my stomach forcefully expelled itself in every direction, resembling a grotesque scene from a horror film. read more

De Islands - Oxtail Callaloo Rice - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I normally don't give three stars but this one disappointed me. Let's start off with the service , they are small staffed. The girls don't really know their own menu so be ware of up charges. The ambiance was nicely put together but enough about that. The food which we ordered was oxtail and rice ($27), Two Escovich fish orders - one festival for each fish ($40 both), One Jerk Fish- no side($20), Side if Mac & Cheese ($5), & two drinks ($6 both). About $98 for this. Hoping it was worth it , it wasn't . The oxtails came in a small Chinese soup container, which was clearly not worth almost $30, and the rice was in another same small container. Mostly bones and not much meat non the less (figured). The jerk fish didn't have any real seasoning besides the walker woods jerk seasoning (any real Jamaican can spot that off one taste), so I was not pleased with having to wait 20+ minutes for it when the cashier told me 15. The Escovich fish was basic, and again, there was no real seasoning on it just a lot of pickles (carrots, onion, &vinegar). I refrained from posting pictures of the food because we ate late and didn't have time to take pictures. Sadly, I won't be returning due to I don't my money being wasted again, but if you're in the area just get lunch and see then. read more

De Islands - Slow but let's hope the food is worth it. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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De Islands is a decently priced Caribbean restaurant, and if you live in the neighboring area, you're in luck. It's a well-thought-of spot. A spot like this it's just best to eat at home so why bother staying there? Is this best to have it delivered or if you're in a car the lot there's a little shopping center around that area if you are familiar with that area if you could just park your car at the Popeye location or the pawnshop that would be great as well but there's not much scenery. There's nothing scenic about it it's just a place where you could just get chicken to be honest. I tried the jerk chicken meal, which comes with one leg, a rice option, festival, and a drink. I also ordered a side of plantains, which are apparently their number one item--they're really great, with extra jerk sauce on the side for just 50 cents. Additionally, I got macaroni and cheese and the rotini salad. The total for my meal came to about $30, which was enough to feed two of us, me and friend, and we were both very satisfied. The delivery was relatively fast, and everything was handled with care--nothing was spilled or mishandled. I usually dine at home, which I recommend for those who don't feel like preparing food themselves. The great thing about this location is that nothing about it feels cheap, even though the food is affordable, filling, and full of flavors that you'll enjoy. If you're craving hearty, flavorful Caribbean food without breaking the bank, this spot is worth considering. read more

I was always a big fan of this establishment. The food is always on point. Today, my son got me some jerk chicken and rice and beans, and I am not a fan of anything spicy But this here swayed me, and im gonna enjoy it all. read more

De Islands - #1. Jerk Chicken Rice and Peas - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was great. From the first time De Islands opened up, till now and the chicken is hitting in all the right places. Service is . Ambience is fine. Oxtail melt in your mouth. I'll come back. As I have been many times before. read more

Certainly a staple in Canarsie!, my go to is always the Jerk Chicken with Rice and Festival. I can't forget the Jerk sauce!, if you're not into spice I wouldn't recommend. I've been coming here for years, staff is always friendly . If you're ever in the area stop in!. read more

As I writing this review I ask that you becareful of this place. I ordered 2 meals that came with two drinks, I also ordered two sides. When the order came it was missing the 2 sides and the 2 drinks. I called to speak to a Manager, but they were busy so I spoke with someone else, who after hearing my complaint said they would check with the person who packed my order. After 30 seconds they said that they checked the cameras and saw that my order was packed correctly. ATTENTION ALL NEW YORKERS, I KNOW YOU HAVE WORKED RETAIL AT LEAST 1 DAY IN YOUR LIFE, WHAT NON-MANAGER HAS ACCESS TO CAMERAS, THAT CAN CHECK FOOTAGE IN A SPAN OF 10 SECONDS. This happened in the past and this returant usually gives you extra items like "Festivals". A meal comes with 1, I orderes 2 meals, and in this instance I recieved 4. I'm going to report this place on every review website possible to warn people. read more

De Islands - The bullshit I got, not even peas and rice - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Stopped in and had lunch. It was a busy little place. Ordered our food to eat in. It came out in a good amount of time. 2 of us had curry and I had chicken. The other 2 said the curry was good, my jerk chicken was very good and plenty of it. Check the place out. read more

I'm officially obsessed with the escovitz fish here. It's soooo good. The shrimp wrap was tasty and my picky parents had no complaints surprisingly. They also enjoyed their fish sandwich. I ordered a side of pasta and it wasn't good. I'm normally into creamy things but this lacked flavor. Ended up throwing it away after 2 bites. The steam veggies consist of just cabbage and some carrots and peas. I was disappointed by that. The jerk chicken is moist and when you add the jerk sauce it takes it up a notch. I just wish it was spicier. I might be willing to try the jerk fish but for now I'll continue to order the escovitz. Btw the wait time can be insane. read more

De Islands - Fish Sandwich - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food here is always on point! Especially the fried fish and I love their spinach rice. I've also gotten their pasta with fried shrimp. Their shrimp was a bit salt but that's really my only complaint. I usually order on uber eats and they don't take long to prepare the orders. The food is always well cooked. read more

De Islands - Fried fish and spinach rice - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I did not know this restaurant has a C as there grade ughhh. We'll the plantain ruined it for me I'm not sure if I'll give this place another chance to disappoint me. read more

De Islands - Plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

De islands always hit the spot. When you want good steamed rice and jerk chicken with a taste that will make you want to eat and lick your fingers this is the spot to go to. The jerk sauce is to die for its not just for the chicken you have to put it all over. The curry chicken has a flavor that's so tasteful. BROOKLYN this is the spot. I also ordered my catering orders from here and my guest would always give me compliments on how good the food is and I give all the credit to De Islands. read more

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I have been contemplating on writing this review for some time now but today took the cake and my strong believe is if you see something happening and you choose not to say something, you can actually perpetuate the behavior. Every single one of the female staff that works there is absolutely rude and have no customer service not to mention always have a sore face. Never have I gone in there and saw anyone of them greeting customers or a pleasant face except a sweet older woman that normally is helping to assist in the kitchen area. Lets not also talk about how slow they are. Today I placed an online order and went to pick it up, upon my arrival 20s after I placed the order i still ahd to wait another 7 mins. When I received my order I checked the bag to ensure everything was in the bag that I order because previously 2x my order was missing items. The gravy was missing.. This is how it went. Me: Excuse me, the gravy is missing. Cashier: If there is no gravy in the bag that means we don't have any. Me: Ok so how am I as a customer suppose to know that. May I please have another type of gravy to eat with the white rice. Cashier: Looked at me and turned her back and proceed with the next customer. The kind older woman, obviously know and see her unprofessional behavior got up and dished out my container of the exact gray I originally ordered and brought it to me. My response to her was, you need to teach the rest of them what customer service looks and sound like. I thanked her and left. I completely understand that dealing with the public at times can be frustrating but when you accept to take a job that has to interact with the public it's extremly imperative that you understand what customer service means. Ask to go home if you having a bad day or ask to switch your post for the day. It's very upsetting to support a business that don't value the customer who is keeping the business open. It's going to the day that they will meet up with the right customer who will tell them about their self. read more

I just went to the location in Canarsie today at 2:20 pm. The cashier was very rude. She did not greet me when I entered. She spoke to me loudly and jerked her head side to side with an attitude when I showed concern about the charges on my receipt. Very unprofessional behavior. If you cannot deal with the public why be a cashier ? She would benefit from re-training. read more

I have been going here since they opened and the chef has excellent quality control. The food always taste the same, the only reason I have 4 stars is because sometimes the register employees can be a bit rude. And also the price went up super high. But besides that it's a great place to eat and the curry goat is the best! read more

Shrimp wrap was amazing but in my opinion too small for the price. I wasn't impressed by the fried whiting sandwich... hardly no meat and fried a bit TOO HARD. I'd think about coming back for the shrimp wrap. I believe I got something else but the shrimp wrap was the star of that show. read more

The food is ok, nothing to write home about. The best from what I got was the culalloo rice, very tasty. The jerk chicken and jerk fish were ok, nothing that really stood out from any other similar spot. The lentil n chicken soup also just ok, bit too sweet for my taste (due to abundance of carrots). And one big piece of cassava floating around was bit too hard and could've been cooked longer. The chicken pieces I didn't try yet, but I'm sure it was just as all the other things. P.S. just as Alex already previously mentioned, this place knows nothing about customer service. Fir that reason alone I probably would not return there. read more

De Islands - Jerk fish and callaloo rice. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Order from this place multiple times never got around to writing a review. This is my go to place for Jamaican delivery. Love their stew chicken and oxtails. I recently tried their samba wings i wouldn't recommend this item. However, everything else is delicious their festival, fries, stew chicken and oxtails. Plus they give good portions. If you're craving authentic Jamaican food go here. Plus: The food delivery is always packaged well and securely, Repeat customer - Highly recommend read more

Rice n peas and jerk chicken was good; the festival was about 2 fingers thick and was actually crispy on the outside and soft and a bit sweet inside. Nice. The curry chicken tasted like it had curry and the color but it was not seasoned up. The curry goat was ok-I'll try it again maybe just a hit n miss. read more

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Food is above par for a take -out restaurant. Curry chicken and curry goat are my favorites, but all the dishes are delicious. All the rices are cooked in pressure cookers, so no hard grains. And always always get a festival. read more

Staff is friendly and welcoming. Huge seating area. The jerk chicken was okay and I love the sauce that comes with the jerk chicken. I didn't really enjoy the Mac pie it was cold and needed more cheese. read more

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Not even the pandemic could shut them down. They treat customers with respect and the quality of food matches their excellent service. You will never be disappointed! I'm Bk we take our food very seriously read more

I'm really conflicted about this place. On the one hand, the food here is good, especially the jerk chicken. On the other hand, they really need to work on their customer service skills. I'm not saying I need my ass kissed when I come here but if I order $300+ in food and ask for a hand to take the food out the door to my car, I don't think I'm being unreasonable. Asking them to double check the bags to make sure all utensils are included (because of previous instances of forgetfulness on their part) is also a valid request; even if they think it isn't. But it's not all bad. Like I said, the food is good, and that's what its mostly about. I love the jerk, the oxtail and the escovitch fish. Portions are decent and the prices are reasonable. Overall, it may not be the most enjoyable experience but when I'm in Canarsie and I want some jerk, this place will do. read more

De Islands - Oxtail with cabbage and plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yes, I work in Canarsie, and I go here all the time. I'm on a keto diet and the jerk chicken is the best. I don't feel like I'm missing out on much each time I order the jerk chicken. Customer service is what you expect, but the worse customer services, the better the food is! Ha ha been back here so many times ready, must get the jerk, chicken and oxtail! read more

AAMAAAZINGGGGG OXTAIL!!! GET THE OXTAIL!!! Get the oxtail now!!!!!!! It was so tasty and meaty. Jerk chicken is really good here too! So tender and juicy and spicy. We also had the porgie (fried fish), cassava fries, callaloo rice, a festival (like a donut), and a breadfruit (like a starchy...fruit). GET THE OXTAIL. read more

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Ordered through Uber eats and had high hopes. Got the jerk chicken and escovitch fish. The jerk chicken arrived along with the two rice & peas (came with both entrees). The fish was missing. Called the restaurant and they forgot to put it in the bag. We were originally asked to order another side through Uber eats so they could include the fish in that order. That would mean paying service and delivery fees again. When the restaurant messed up on the order. They said they'll just deliver it through the restaurant instead of Uber eats. Okay fine. Things happen... people make mistakes. But then we waited over an hour for the escovitch fish which arrived cold. Won't be ordering again. read more

Not worth the price. Food was room temperature. The rice was too soggy. The curry goat had more gravy than goat.

date 6/8/24 at approximately 9pm, poor service, I walked in to Oder food and there was three persons at the register and non of them acknowledge me and another customer who needed assistance. I left very disappointed without ordering. A friend recommended this place, i should have just went to my main spot. read more

The food is good, but the list prices are not what they charging. When asked of the cashier why the price is different there's no good answer read more

Everything was ok. I was a little skeptical at first because it seemed like across both Google and yelp that portion size and high pricing was an issue. I've been trying to cut back on the amount of money that I spend on food delivery so my most recent compromise has been ordering from places that are offering deals on Uber eats or DoorDash. Because I was unsure, I decided to just let my best friend choose for me and she chose this lovely establishment. They have been offering a save on select items deal which basically just cuts certain menu items down in price. The options were a jerk chicken, curry chicken or goat, stew chicken, and oxtail. Immediately right off the bat, oxtail was not an option. Usually it's because I like to see my oxtail in person but in this case it's also because their prices are high. It seems very clear from reviews, as well as the menu and their presentation that the vibe they're going for is more of a fast food Jamaican restaurant, so it's pretty surprising to see that their prices are equal to or higher in most cases than their "non fast food" counterparts for smaller portions. Because of this, I went with stew chicken and rice and peas. The meal came with a drink which was cool. The deal cost $10 and normally it wouldve been $13. Now here's where I was a little disappointed.. I wasn't too mad at the portion size. Both the meat and rice came in the 16oz plastic containers you usually see for soup. At first glance, I could understand why someone would feel jipped because it's not usually how Jamaican food is packed. However, I feel like it probably would've fed two people. The major issue was the meat being super bland and the pieces they sent being mainly bone. It did not taste like the stew chicken I'm used to, that hint of sweetness you usually get from the chicken being browned in sugar was missing. All I could taste was a very slight undertone of curry and that was it. I think my favorite part of the meal was the festival they sent. I don't really know if I would try them again.. I feel like you can get way better tasting Jamaican food for the same price or lower at other places. The way I see it is if your stew chicken ain't it then why would I spend more money on the more complicated items to be even more disappointed? read more

There's probably no need to take the L train and the B6 bus here, as I did, since there are other places with adequate jerk chicken and surly service that may be closer to home. The chicken had a nice coating but was of the unsauced variety. The sauce was on the side and I have to give it credit; it seemed too sweet at first but slowly built up a fiery feeling. Pumpkin rice was decent. This was the only the second time I recall that I've had festival; it was almost like a donut. read more

First stop in NY for our trip and we landed at De Islands. Our stay was in Canarsie, so our first food venture wound up being somewhere close. We stumbled upon De Islands and figured Caribbean food would hit the spot....and boy was that true. It was our first time having Jerk chicken and they give us a great portion. In addition, the meal came with some delicious pumpkin rice that was very unique and complimented the meat well. Lastly, were the Kassava fries, which were pretty tasty on their own, but the special BBQ sauce they had really elevated everything. Some of the best, flavorful sauce I have ever had. The meal was filling and worth the $10-12, although the dining experience was lackluster. The seating wasn't available and the vibe inside seemed a little dead, but the workers were sweet and helped us navigate the menu. All in all, I'd recommend the food here, especially for those looking to go out of their comfort zone. read more

Horrible customer service disrespectful customer service took mad long 2 get food and had attitude too me

I want to get a large chicken soup. After I got my soup I wanted some fry fish and had to wait because it's made to order. The chef was professional and kind he offered my a taste of my soup while I waited for my fish. This was excellent customer service. Plus the soup was delicious. I would highly recommend this establishment. read more

The best tasting Jamaican take out. Flavor and seasoning leaves nothing to be desired. Stewed chicken the most tender, including the bones. Fall off the bone oxtai. So why the 3 stars you may wonder. The service left a bad taste, don't mind spending the money, but the attitude ruined it. Went to pick up the food, the young lady gave me one bag. True I didn't check. When I got home realized half my order wasn't there. Upon my return, the young lady gave me the rest of my order, didn't look at me or apologize. Hope to find a comparable Jamaican place. Will miss the food. read more

I am beyond impressed & so satisfied with the portions, price & taste of my food from De Islands! I traveled an hour from BedStuy to try their curry goat! (Pictures included) They were covid compliant and I had no issue with their customer service like some eluded to in other reviews. Upon arriving, I second guessed my choice to not order ahead of time; noticing the many takeout orders waiting to be picked up. Not to mention the many customers coming in and out to grab them. If anything, seeing that reassured me that the food would slap & that it did! I ordered and waited maybe 10min tops. Traveled all the way back home to quickly reheat & dig-in! 100/10 would recommend! So flavorful! The way Jamaican food should be! Loved it all! read more

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We order from here at least twice a week. We love the jerk fish and jerk chicken. Great tasting food.

I love this place. the jerk chicken with the sauce is on point. The pumpkin rice and callalloo rice taste very good. read more

De Islands - Jerk Chicken with Callaloo rice - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food is good but they are cheap with rice and especially the ox tail that cost 25 dollars!

This place is excellent with the delivery time . The food was still very warm upon arrival. They followed the additional instructions. The portion sizes are perfect. The side order of plantains is really the container full. Food was very flavorful and the rice was not dry. Overall great experience! read more