This place is the truth. It was my 1st time here while home for the 4th. I would say this is the…read morebest Jamaican restaurant I've been to in forever in either Mass or NC. I had the Roasted Snapper with rice and peas and cabbage. Simply delicious. The Haddock appetizer is the bomb but beware the escovish is extremely spicy hot. The rice and peas are as good as my Moms.

The food was delicious best Jamaican food I've had in a long time, the oxtails with cabbage and Mac…read more10/10. Jerk chicken and rice, spot on. Curry goat very good but the chili shrimp omg. When first waking in lady's at the take out counter had the worst attitude ever! For no reason . The waitress on the other hand was very sweet and attentive. The food was fresh. The ambiance was cool the place is massive. Other than slight attitude from a counter help everything else was a plus

A great local Jamaican restaurant in the area! There is 30-min parking in the back, or you can park…read moredirectly in front of the restaurant. Got to try jerk chicken, fried chicken, curry chicken, and also snapper fish. All very good! The only thing (that personally not used to) is that there is so much bone in everything! Definitely be careful when chewing your food! A fast casual place with some tables, but mostly as a takeout/delivery place. Easy to find! Give it a try!

We had been meaning to try this place out since it was announced and finally had a chance to try…read moreit. We have had Jamaican before, and this was quite well done. We had the: - Oxtail Plate - Curry Chicken Plate - Stew Chicken Plate - Beef Patty - Chicken Patty - Fried Chicken (Legs) Overall we really liked the food, the Oxtail was really well done as was the Stew Chicken Plate. I enjoyed the Curry chicken. The Patties weren't my favorite, but the Fried Chicken had a great flavor with a little spice. When you order here, make sure to ask for extra sauce on your rice and peas (Beans are replaced with traditional Pigeon Peas).

Very SLOWWWWWWWWWW need better manager to actually guide the staff instead of sitting there talking…read moreto each other. Food is very good but that not all that make a restaurant!!!1 The ambiance is great but you cannot enjoy it if you are annoyed by the time and poor service!

We decided randomly on Sunday to finally try Pibonan restaurant. Lucky we got there just before it…read morebecame busy. This restaurant is super cute inside, our waiter was nice and the food was good. Only thing I wish was that the wait time for our food wasn't so long of a wait.

Great place found gem by accident Owner greeted me from forward facing kitchen. Very comfortable…read moresit down tables. Able to handle small to large. Ordered Portugese Sweet bread with a caramel glaze. French toast thick but airy like Angel Food cake but Tastier. Caramel glaze on top partnered well with the side of bacon and the Red Sangria. Great Eats.

Chicken was beyond... not much I can eat due to my likeness of just chicken, but they were able to…read more accommodate without frustration. They don't really have a sign, last I was there, so I had to double glance they were there

As Caribbean people, especially those who own restaurants and serve others, we've got to do better…read more-- raise the standards, man. On Saturday, we went to Flames in Randolph and ordered a large curry goat and a medium oxtail. When I got home, I sat down to enjoy my curry goat and white rice. First bite in -- I felt something strange. I spit it out, and lo and behold, it's a big ol' rock! (See picture below.) I was stunned, like, what in the world is this big macco rock doing in my food? My appetite vanished immediately. I called Flames right away and spoke with a polite employee who apologized sincerely. She asked if I wanted my money back or a new meal. I told her to process a refund. She said she'd let her manager know and that I'd need to come in and swipe my card, but she reassured me not to worry and apologized again. I appreciated that. Fast forward to today (10/28), I went in and spoke with a manager named Nord. After explaining everything, instead of showing empathy or professionalism, she said the employee who handled it "did not do the right thing" and started lecturing me about their policy, saying the rock came from the rice, so it's not their fault. Like WHAT! I had to stop her right there. I said, "Call Jonathan, the owner, and let's just sort this out." I wasn't there to argue and I just wanted a refund or a replacement meal. After a few back and forth, she finally gave me another large goat meal. But honestly, if this was a reputable business, there would've been no need for all that. A good manager would've apologized, empathized, and made it right. Imagine if that rock had broken my tooth -- this could've been a serious situation! What's worse? The employee who handled things correctly got called and reprimanded for simply doing her job -- for caring about the customers and showing decency. That's unacceptable. And let's talk about accountability. Imagine finding a rock in your meal and being told, "It's not our fault, it's the rice." Really? So y'all don't wash the rice? The rice white, the rock black -- how no one see that? That's pure negligence. And to top it off, the food isn't even the same anymore. The curry goat I got today? No flavor, no love, like they forfot ro add the spices-- uugh. Should've just got the refund. The bottom line is this: Flames, and all Caribbean restaurants, we have to do better. Hire people who genuinely care about the customers, who understand what hospitality means. This "bad attitude, twist-up face, no compassion" culture has to stop. Mistakes happen -- that's life -- but taking ownership and valuing your customers makes all the difference. I've been featured in magazines and recommended Flames many times -- globally. But after this experience, I can't continue to support or recommend them. My few dollars might not make a dent, but one thing I know for sure: when people realize they deserve better, they will choose better.

Great food, but they impose a 4% surcharge for credit card use. That is prohibited by MA state law.read more

chicken fallin off the bone perfect jerk. small plates packed full for only $15 and tastes bombread more

Coming in was nice. It wasn't busy on a Monday afternoon. I ordered a beef patty with cheese and…read morecoco bread, two plates with rice and peas, plantains, and one with jerk chicken the other with oxtails, and two sides of Mac cause we couldn't get them inside of the plate for some reason. No drinks. Paid 47$. Pretty pricey but okay. The patty was my favorite part of the meal. My boyfriend has had plenty of authentic Jamaican food since he has Jamaican family members and he was not pleased at all with his plate. He said it could have been a lot better. This was my first time having Jamaican food and thought it was okay. I wasn't the biggest fan of their jerk chicken and the plantains were just ok as well as the Mac. I wasn't licking my fingers. I will not be returning as I'm sure I could definitely find a better spot elsewhere.

We had such a delicious meal here! This spot is a Filipino-Jamaican restaurant, and while we just…read moregot the Filipino food this time, everything was absolutely amazing. The flavors were authentic and comforting, and honestly, the food reminded me of home. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with a lot of care. We'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu, including the Jamaican dishes next time!

I enjoyed my chicken inasal (Filipino-style grilled chicken) meal and halo-halo (mix-mix)…read moresnack/dessert. My husband really liked his very first Jamaican patty (he got the last chicken patty). This place is a gem. Wish there was better parking but I was glad to get some exercise. Staff were friendly. Prices were reasonable. Food was of good quality. I was interested in trying the oxtail meal but it was $25 so I opted for something else. It was lunch time when we got there and they weren't that busy. There was a group where there was a toddler who was being loud and obnoxious. I know the staff wasn't responsible for something like that but if was disruptive to other customers and the mother or guardian was clearly not doing anything about it, I think staff should gently remind the party that they should be considerate to other customers.

Service was amazing host was informative and inviting…read more Food was good with big portions as far as the plates go. Empanada's are worth every dollar. My favorite was the Hawaiian flavor. The limeade was a 10/10

As the son of a Cuban mom and fantastic cook, Mima's food hits the bullseye…read more Well seasoned and large portioned, the Mofongo with Cicharones was super delicious. Coupled with white rice, black beans and a Miami Cuban sandwich I was in heaven. Nice staff, comfortable tables and Latin music (a tad loud for my senior ears) made for a wonderful Sunday Lunch.

So saaaaad! I was excited to support but this is just not it. :( The chicken was very very dry. The…read morerice was so dry and poorly flavored it was inedible. The plantains were good, but I wish there were more than 2 pieces. The service was not swift, and they forgot my whole order of Mac & cheese even tho it was on the receipt stapled to the bag. Thankfully we were dining in so I could ask for it because it was the best thing I ate even tho it was not traditionally Haitian. My friends got the salmon fries and said those were good. I hope this place gets a new chef and double checks the orders before giving it to customers. I would love to see them do well.

Came here twice. The first time I felt the food was better…read more Food I tried: Djon djon rice Jerk wings (custom) Spaghetti Plantains Jerk Chicken Oxtail The first time I tried, the djon djon rice was made well. The second time I visited, not sure what happened but the djon djon wasnt the same. Jerk Chicken and oxtail were good. No tap water, just bottled. I would come back though! Parking: free lot Service: good Attire: casual Ambiance: small shop mostly for takeout. I didn't see many people dining in.

My favorite place to grab Haitian food. I always get the baked chicken which comes with rice and…read morebeans. I also love the fried plantains as an appetizer. This place is many grab and go and the staff are very friendly and will help you with the menu. The portions are also big and very filling.

food is amazing! truly authentic! portions were huge! would recommend to everyone! the vegetarian…read moreoptions were perfect! it was so worth the drive!!