I wanted takeout jerk chicken with callaloo and rice/peas and to watch March Madness with a beer or…read moretwo while I waited.... Bad idea! The food was so bad...mushy rice and peas, the callaloo was baby food, and the baked chicken was well coated in the store bought sauce. I also sat and waited an extra 30 minutes for beef patties which never came. Adding insult to flavor injury, this place is a hip hop nightclub! Sat there for over an hour and nothing came on but old school hip hop. I asked for my money back and the lady said "I don't know about island food but that's what trini greens look like." I hate bashing minority businesses but this place is disrespectful. Hopefully they improve drastically in order to survive but, for right now, never come here for food. Sorry...and not sorry.

Caribbean Dynasty Restaurant & Lounge - Baltimore…read more I stopped by Caribbean Dynasty for a lunchtime bite, and the owner was pleasant. The restaurant is easy to find, with close-by paid parking. I tried the sample plate with curry chicken, white rice, and cabbage. The curry chicken was flavorful and tender -- truly delicious! The cabbage was seasoned just right, adding that authentic Caribbean touch. I was a little surprised to receive white rice instead of rice & peas (which I usually expect with Caribbean dishes), so that was a little disappointing. I was expecting $18 value platter but received a ($15) value platter. It appears it may come alive at night -- with a DJ, happy hour specials, and a lounge vibe. Overall, Caribbean Dynasty offers great flavors, friendly service for a grab a go lunch order .

I absolutely loved everything about my visit to Yard!…read more I ordered the curry shrimp meal, Brussels sprouts, and jerk wings, and every single item was a 10/10. The flavors were bold, perfectly seasoned, and just overall chef's kiss. The Brussels sprouts especially stood out--I'm already thinking about going back just for those alone! I also tried a beef patty, which was really good and a nice addition to the meal. Everything was so good that I'm already planning my next visit. I've got my eye on the Rasta pasta next time!

I tried Yard for the first time last Saturday. I think this place has a lot of potential but…read morethere's some menu items that personally fell flat for me. But my experience as a whole was a good one. First I'll start with the Service, the staff and the owner were great honestly. They were kind and very hospitable. The restaurant itself has a cool set up. The dining area is smaller and more intimate with great lighting, however the back lounge area is a lot larger and there is outdoor seating. So it perfect if you want to eat and then hold a vibe later on. You can do it all in one place. And it's BYOB which is great. Now let's get to the food. For an appetizer we ordered the Scotch kissed Brussels which were delicious. For my entree, I ordered the curry goat. The goat meat was good very well to my surprise, however (and it could've been because it was later in the evening) the bone to goat meat ratio could've been a lot better. I don't want to have to pick apart my meal just to find the goat meat. But because it was good I'll give them a pass. The steamed cabbage and plantain were also very good. The plate would've been nearly perfect and my rice & peas was not undercooked. And it was incredibly bland. It would've also been nice to have the option to swap for white rice. I love rice & peas (when cooked right) but I prefer white rice with my curry goat specifically. Next was the fried red snapper (escovitch). While I did love the presentation, and the fish was cooked well, it was devastatingly bland and the escovitch was not escovitch. It was a tiny garnish of sauteed veggies. I need spicy pickled veggies on my snapper. So you know, there were some winners and some losers but I was intrigued by the full menu and will definitely be returning to try more food. Also the portions are massive, I barely put a dent in my curry goat. I could legit make 3 days worth of meal prep out of one order. So that's a bonus as well.

Konoko was an absolutely amazing dining experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere…read morewas beautiful -- well lit, clean, mellow music, and the décor and artistic design are truly next level. The service was top tier. Sasha Fierce, Cecil, and Herb were phenomenal and made the entire experience even better. As a fellow Jamaican, finding authentic food that truly tastes like home can feel like finding a diamond in the rough, and Konoko delivered. I had the oxtails with rice and peas, steamed cabbage, and sweet plantains, and every bite was incredible. My friend had the curry shrimp with rice, and the ginger beer cocktail was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. It was 100% worth the trip from Virginia Beach, and we will absolutely be back. A true hidden gem.

7:51 Saturday Night…read more Tonight me and my ole ' man came to KONOKO because he likes to eat the Oxtail Rasta Pasta. He annoyed the hell outta me about the place with Good Music, black people , and those "good noodles". So I drove him up here and he made us lose our first table by changing his mind to order take out. (help me ) Anyways , we leave out and the door man dressed in all black says "Hey , are you leaving?". I told him my friend expected an upbeat experience and he assured us that the DJ was about to start playing shortly. So , we go back inside and we're taken upstairs to another table within 5 min. I never dined upstairs , I thought it was strictly for private parties. Anyways, our "flight attendant " introduced herself and welcomed us aboard a flight to Jamaica This Saturday night was really busy. Lots of birthdays and dinners. I usually come on Weekdays and sit at the bar. I ordered from the Likkle Plates menu with Signature Jerk Wings $17 and a side of cabbage $6. I wasn't that hungry... I been working out ‍. (Summer body loading btw) I really had this KONOKO Mocktail on mind....oh before I forget ... There is 18% gratuity added to ALL CHECKS . 20% gratuity for 8+ Party NO SPLIT CHECKS FOR PARTIES OVER 8+ ppl. Online and Take Out orders have extra 3% fee.

Food is phenomenal and the customer service is impeccable the ambiance is cute and relaxing!!read more

I really enjoyed Judy's Island Grill. Fridays happy hour included food and drink specials with a…read moreside a Karaoke. The food was delish and flavorful, the space is lively with friendly staff. Derricka kept the vibes going, Big Up!! I will definitely be back!!

As I was in the area, the air reaped the smell of the grill from Tashes Ankh. Which lead me to…read morethem. The last time I ate at their last location I was not satisfied. Today I chose the small jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantain, steamed cabbage and a beef patty. The jerk chicken is well seasoned and moist. My whole meal today was on point and gave me the greatest satisfaction of having an authentic jamaican meal. Although I waited to have my order taken, it was well worth the wait today.

I love stopping by Tashes Ankh when I'm in the area. It can be a little pricey but the quality has…read morealways been good. The last time I visited, I got the brown stewed chicken and it was so delicious. Very flavorful and very filling. I've never eaten inside, but the takeout process is always pretty efficient and the workers are generally nice.

This place is awesome. Love the high ceilings and decor. No…read morecomplaints and I'll definitely be back! Thank you Tamera for excellent service! Next time please have cake and play more roots. Luv,

I should've taken pictures but I really enjoyed the food. I had the oxtail tacos and jerk mac n…read morecheese. There were a few small bones in the tacos but the flavors were very good and they had tons of meat in them. Also tried the jerk wings and oxtail nachos. The wings were so good and had a nice kick to them. They gave us complementary rum punch samples because it was our first visit, it was very good and I got a tiny buzz off the sample so that tells you how strong it was. I loved the vibe, the music was bumping and the service was great. It got loud and everyone danced when they sang happy birthday to everyone. It was a good time. Walking in that area is a bit questionable though. Two blocks in one direction and it's pretty upscale....two blocks in the other direction, you may need some pepper spray ‍

Very tasty food. I was impressed, which is hard to do when it comes to my own cultures food…read more Whoever cooking know what they doing. Service was a very pleasant experience, real nice people. Very clean establishment. Will definitely be going back.

this place is not open but is actively taking orders. so do not order from here. pls!read more

As I parked to visit another business in Towson , I smelled THE most amazing , Smoky Jerk so I…read morepopped in . I opted for a Beef Pattie and Plantain . I didn't get a pic of the beef Patty because I literally inhaled it lol . They're flavorful , just perfect . The Plantain were cooked to perfection just the way I like . They have several inexpensive Lunch deals under $10 so I'll most def return to try out more dishes . **Update** I went back the next day , tried Brown Stewed Chicken OMG! It's sooo good ! The chicken was tender and the rice is cooked just right .

This quaint space is a little small in size, but big in flavor. I was welcomed amicably by the…read morestaff and I tried the curry chicken which was amazing. I love that the potatoes were the right size and texture. The curry chicken was seasoned really well. I also loved the oxtails--had a slight sweetness to it and were very tender. I also tried the brown stew chicken and loved it! Didn't get to try the jerk chicken but I will soon. I love that they have $8 lunch specials that come with a drink!

So I originally gave it 3 stars to support. Now I will give it one star. Hold on for the ride…read more They abruptly stop taking orders on all delivery apps often, whenever they want. No rhyme or reason, so when you're in the mood and see it available, just know in the process, it'll shit down. On their social media they frequently post and showcase non Haitian people raving about their food. That's fine, however HAITIANS are who asked for the restaurant and it's HAITIANS who know how it's supposed to taste. I've posted and have been incredibly supportive of their restaurant, the minute I left a comment stating that they need to call their food "Haitian" and not "creole" cuisine because it waters down our culture, they blocked me. What a weird and strange way to run a business. They've definitely lost me as a customer and I will no longer point all the folks I know desperate for Haitian food to them.

It's not a rack of Haitian spots in the DC area, & Baltimore. So when I seen this spot, I had to…read morepull up!! For all my good Haitian folks, those who like Haitian food, & if you want to try Haitian food...this is your spot!! . Where I am: @francoiscaribbeancusine . Location Reviewed: 218 N. Liberty St, Baltimore M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Oxtail Meal ($27.95 stewed oxtails with peppers, onions, Diri Djon Djon black rice, & cabbage). Tender well seasoned oxtails, a hearty rice, & flavorful cabbage!! STAMP!! Their Griot ($20 fried pork shoulder with onions, peppers, plantains, & a Pikliz slaw). Well fried, & crispy pork, & a spicy HOT slaw!! The plantains were DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Haitian Cheesesteak ($14.99 with beef, peppers, boom boom sauce, in between coco bread). This is a must try!! Meaty, & spicy!! STAMP!! Their Watermelon, Strawberry, & Mango drinks ($4 each). Sweet, but flavorful!! STAMP!! Their Stewed Chicken ($18 with peppers, onions, plantains, & rice n peas). Again well seasoned, tender fall off the bone chicken with LIKE THAT rice & peas!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Midday & it was plenty of parking! . Recommendations: Try that cheesesteak!! . Accessibility: It's 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

I was so hyped to finally try Papi Cuisine after hearing all the rave reviews, but whew... my…read moreexperience was not it We had reservations around 4PM on a Sunday, and parking was already a nightmare. The line was out the door--even with a reservation, we had to stand outside in the cold. And I'm anemic, so standing out there shivering felt like punishment (at this point, I'm basically an ice sculpture by the door). When we finally got seated, they put us at the table right by the entrance--every time that door opened, a breeze hit me like a slap from Elsa herself . The bar was packed too, which sucked because I would've loved to sit there with my partner and vibe. It was clear they were super short-staffed. No waitress ever came to our table--we had to scan a QR code, order through our phones, and even pay before the food came. Felt more like a fast-casual spot than a nice dinner date. Our drinks took forever and when they finally arrived, they were watered down and weak. By that point we were ready to go, but since we already paid through the mobile menu, we were stuck. It took about 45 more minutes to get our food. By now I couldn't even feel my fingers or toes. But when that food hit the table? Whewww... it slapped ‍ Everything we ordered was chef's kiss. My partner and I both agreed the food was the one saving grace of the entire experience. It was flavorful, fresh, and worth the hype. Just wish we could've actually enjoyed it. We spent a good amount of money and left feeling like we would've been better off just DoorDashing it and eating at home with some Netflix. My partner, who never complains, was genuinely upset about the lack of a server. And I get it--dining out is supposed to be an experience, not just a transaction. So overall... this is a mixed review. Food? 5 stars, no doubt. Experience? 1 star, and I'm being generous. I'll probably try them again on a super slow day (whenever that is), but as far as this visit goes, I'm leaving a 3-star rating--and that's only because the food was so good.

This is my second review for Papi Cuisine! I came here on a Saturday evening to celebrate a…read morebirthday, and I had a great experience dining in. I highly recommend to make a reservation since it was busy when we arrived and throughout the rest of night. Our server, Shaniyah, was amazing! The drinks were great and all food ordered was absolutely hot, fresh, and delicious! Please get the crab egg rolls for an appetizer. The honey jerk lamb chops, salmon, macaroni and cheese, kale, and mashed potatoes are all good options to order off the menu. You will not be disappointed! Can't wait to visit again when in town! Also, please allot additional time before your reservation to find parking in that area. It was quite congested over there and street parking is a little limited since the restaurant is in a residential area.