Not a fan! I tried them as a food truck years ago and it wasn't great then but wanted to give them…read morea chance since it had been awhile. I've seen great reviews! I came last year during a homecoming event for a party and that was fun. Had a beef patty. Parking isn't the most convenient. I had to park across the street. Stopped by for lunch today. I placed an online order and it was ready when I arrived. The server was not friendly at all! I was thinking well since the service isn't good, the food will be good. Not in this case. Service wasn't great and food wasn't good. Ordered the Di Yaddie (jerk chicken with cabbage, rice and peas). I even ordered extra jerk sauce on the side. Not spicy at all. The food didn't taste fresh. Sad! I really wanted to like this place. I know where to go next time for my jerk chicken fix. It certainly won't be here!

This has to be one of the best mac and cheeses I've ever had. I'm not even kidding. This is the…read moresecond time I've ordered from here, the first time I ordered for pick up, and the second time through Uber Eats, so I can't speak about the service and vibe. However, let's get into this food. Both times, I have ordered the wings and tingz. I know I need to try something different next time :). My food was so good that I had to eat in silence. I didn't even have the energy to put on a show; I just needed a moment alone with my platter to savor every bite. I think the mac and cheese has the perfect consistency of creamy, crusted cheese and flavor. The wings are really good, too! You don't really need a sauce to pair them with; they are good on their own and super tasty. I hope the chef has a fantastic weekend; they deserve whatever they want for how good this food is. I hope this establishment receives all the love it deserves. I would definitely come here again, and I would bring my family in person for a family dinner. Next time, I will definitely try the Rasta pasta or some of their other dishes.

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.

I always go for the lunch special 11-3pm m-fri, so won't it; they're generous with the portions…read more The stew chicken and curry chicken are my favorites

Paid $16 for a large chicken soup. It was very, very mid and nothing like what I've ever had from a…read moreJamaican spot or HOME. It tasted like lightly spiced water mixed with tiny shreds of chicken and cock soup mix (but like less than necessary). I've previously tried their wings and enjoyed them but this soup was not it, baybee. Also, I arrived about 10 to 15 minutes before closing. I placed my order over the phone about 45 minutes before they closed. Just for context. Bathrooms were disgusting with no toilet paper.

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.

The food is amazing! I haven't found another carry out Caribbean place in this area that serves…read morethis quality of food. The prices are a bit high but I come because I feel it's worth it. It's in a small carry out area with small staff in a busy neighborhood. There is parking in front of the restaurant.

This place is so very disappointing now. I came two days in a row thinking the first time was an…read moreanomaly. I've been coming here for more than a decade. They must've changed ownership. They don't serve pineapple ginger juice anymore, which used to be very good. The roti hardly had any filling and what it did have was bland. I took a few representative bites and ended up throwingthe rest away.The curry chicken dinner was accompanied by two different types of mush. See picture. I'll be eating the chicken and throwing the mush away.No cabbage and carrots like I'm used to here and at every other Caribbean place. The homemade sorrel tasted ok but extra sweet and not as fresh as before. They have changed their menu for the worse.This used to be my go to when in this area, but sadly I won't be coming back.

Food is incredible best food I've tried in the city yet must have. The Manager Judy is very…read morewelcoming and beautiful too!

Food is great service is good. I enjoy the vibe every time I go to the restaurant. The staff is so…read morefriendly and patient.?

JCK has been on my list for a while to try; glad I finally stopped through for happy hour on a…read moreFriday. Their HH runs Mon-Fri from 5-7 and include 5-7 cocktails, beer, and wine that they offer at $2ish off the regular price. We stuck with the cocktails and had their Blue Lagoons (which are essentially electric blue vodka lemonades) for $8ish. They were tasty and after 2 of them, we were definitely ready to party. Next time, I want to try the rum punch for $10 - though I noticed the rum punch was premade (vs being made fresh per order). Unfortunately, there are no food offers on the happy hour. The spot was very empty when we arrived, maybe around 5.30p - there was one other couple enjoying time at the bar. Outside of the 8-10 bar seats, they have some lounge level seating, as well as more standard 4-top tables. At the very front of the area, is a small stage where DJ's and karaoke specialists set up. The food was really good; I had the curry chicken plate for $16ish and my girlfriend had the shrimp rasta pasta for $19ish. The food was very flavorful and came out piping hot from the kitchen. I'd get the curry again, for sure. The environment and vibe was the most enjoyable part of my visit; the hip hop and top40's music gave the place a great energy (but wasn't so loud that you couldn't chat. The bartenders were energetic, lively, and friendly. There seemed to be alot of regular patrons who knew each other and the bartenders - that's a really good sign. The star of the show was karaoke which started around 8 (when the bar was getting much more crowded). The karaoke host was great; she kept the group energized and led some karaoke style games and activities that I hadn't seen before. We ended up stay out way longer than expected because we were having such a nice time. I look forward to my next happy hour at JCK. Pro tip: It looks like they have coordinated, promoted parties twice a month on Fridays. And on the other Fridays, they have the 'standard' karaoke nights. Check their IG for the official, promoted parties.

This one slipped under my radar! If you know you know -- JCK is short for Jamaican Country Kitchen,…read morewhich happens to be right next door. I am no stranger to them, having seen their truck at Savor Bowie almost every single time I've gone. And I've driven by their brick-and-mortar multiple times, but never stopped. This one crossed my radar when my friend invited me to a soca party, and I was like "JCK Bar & Lounge? In Hyattsville? How have I never heard of that?" And now it all makes sense -- some time last year, Jamaican Country Kitchen expanded, and now they've got this place, DJ booth, dance floor, bar, lounge, restaurant, all in one. And I gotta say, it was a vibe. The staff was nice and I loved the decor and feel of the place. Bar was cozy and it was nice to be somewhere this late at night that still served authentic Caribbean food. They have happy hour, so I am going to have to return and get a deep dive on how they feel on a regular weekday after work. And I gotta see how their food compares to my other favorites nowadays!

What an experience! A great combination of Caribbean food made with love and Vegan food made to…read morelove you. The Mac and cheese was the best vegan version I have had, not loaded with nutritional yeast, yet cheesy and flavorful. The jerk meatloafs were like meatballs, and the flavor was on point. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the kale was a pleasant surprise, warm and salty. I also tried their guava drink, and it was excellent. I thoroughly recommend this booth at the Hall! If you want to know their schedule, peep their social media & site https://lovelei-duo.com