I will start with what went well. The beef and seafood patty were tasty. I'd order with of those again. The rest of the meal I could've saved my money. It's super disappointing when you decide to blow money and calories on something good and end up just blowing money. Brown stewed chicken was thee worst. The gravy is fine but the thin flat pieces of chicken were severely overcooked. The meat was so tough I couldn't chew it. I even took a picture of the chewing effort in case you thought I was exaggerating. Literally wasted my money. Oxtails were just ok. These were not cooked long enough to be tender so also chewy. I didn't finish it and just stuck with the party. I was trying to venture out from the hut but I have learned better. read more

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Loved the place before 2021 but after that the prices skyrocket and the quality went down. The service also went down and usually in a Jamaican spot the service is excellent but they make up for it in the food. I used to get the oxtails once a month and I haven't been back in years, but was about to give it another chance. These reviews reminded me why I can't go I see nothing has changed. read more

I've made a few trips here to try different stuff. They are known for their patties but I feel they fall short of expectation. I get the combo plate which comes with your choice of meat, rice (I recommend the spinach rice), plantains, and cabbage. I will be back to try to the curry stuff, and I'll report my finding. What I enjoyed: Oxtails Callaloo Ackee and saltfish Sorrel Stuff that is meh: The patties. Mac n cheese Jerk chicken Jerk pork Brown stew chicken read more

Golden Krust - Brown stew chicken, spinach rice, and Callaloo. - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was so delicious I went back twice. Full of flavor and spice. Restaurant was clean and I appreciated being able to see the food, that made it more appealing. They ran out of plantains the second time going back and wasn't planning to prepare any more. It was early in the evening so that was disappointing, it was one of the reason we came back. Staff was friendly and patient while I hovered over the many selections. read more

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Golden Krust is in the same shopping center as Asahi Sushi and Dimassi's. Came in around 11:30am and there was no one there. I ordered the jerk chicken (white meat) small combo and a spicy beef patty. The standard sides are rice and a vegetable mix (mac n cheese is considered an additional side). The rice and peas was a little dry and the vegetables were a little salty so eat them together to offset those issues. As far as the chicken itself, the white meat was juicy, had enough flavor, but lacking in spice. The beef patty was pretty standard and best eaten hot. Overall it's a good addition to my lunch rotation since I work nearby. It's cafeteria style so the process to order and get out the door is pretty quick. read more

Darnnnnn I stopped here instead of going to the Jamaican restaurant (on Holly) and besides the fact this young pretty-eyed girl decided to talk a loud and obnoxious phone call AS she filled my order I was pleasantly greeted... But then I had to go back in because she forgot my coco bread! Immediately disappointed with the actual patty however because in the over three decades I have been alive I have never had a golden crust Patty that was not actually delicious and these two spicy patties were very doughy, almost as if they had an extra coating of crust on them! Very weird and unfortunate. Check out the restaurant instead- wish I drove the extra 3 miles :/ read more

Golden Krust is a reliable restaurant and the food is always delicious. I've been to the one in the Bronx, NY and Tampa and this location in Houston twice now. This location is "ok" in comparison. The others are always good, the food is always fresh. But not so much at this location. I would still go again. The service is ok. Food is really good. read more

I recently ordered for a group of 50 guests and had an amazing experience. The menu had a wide variety of options and the way they staff packaged everything was helpful and smart for transporting a large quantity and included a generous supply of plates, plasticware, and napkins. For the group, we picked up and delivered trays of jerk chicken, fried chicken, rice & peas, mas 'n cheese, plantains, and beef patties to a local school for teacher's appreciation luncheon and I ordered spinach rice, cabbage, and fried chicken for myself. Everything was delightful!! The flavors were well-balanced and delicious. The portion sizes were very generous. What really made my experience exceptional was the service. Felicia and Jenny were very attentive and knowledgeable, making recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. I didn't get the names of the kitchen staff who came out to help us but everyone we encountered were very helpful. Overall, I highly recommend Golden Krust for anyone looking for a great dining experience. The food and service were top-notch and left a lasting impression on me. I will definitely be returning and telling my friends to support this gem! read more

Wow! The food was great!!!! I purchased the jerk wings and a chicken patty. Pictured are the Oxtails and spinach rice with a side of cabbage! That spinach rice is BOMB!!! To add to that the customer service was phenomenal!!!!!!! read more

Golden Krust - Oxtails, spinach rice, and cabbage! Highly recommend the spinach rice, it had so much flavor!!! - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a very mediocre experience. A couple of things we wanted to try they were out of. So we had to settle with a few things. We ended up getting the spicy beef patty, some macaroni and cheese and some jerk wings. The patty left much to be desired, lots of crust and not much meat. It was more like a paste in the center. I like to chew on chunks of meat, so this wasn't for me. The wings were pretty good and the mac was very good, albeit spicy. I guess it's nice to have this option in town, but I didn't live it. It was just ok. Follow me on my way to Foodietown! http://britneygfoodie.yelp.com read more

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"Fast" caribbean casual place close to the TMC area. Be ready to stand in line if you're going during lunch time on a weekday, hopefully the staff will be up to par later. Tried out the curry shrimp with rice & peas, cabbage and plantains (they forced you to get a large instead of a small if you're getting the curry shrimp during lunch). Overall good flavor and liked the plantains, but after a few bites the curry started getting really salty. Cheesy beef patties was ok. I'd probably go back to try the oxtail if I want to pick-up a fast caribbean meal (there's not much seating inside), but there's better caribbean places around town. read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good real food, consistent delicious, tastes like it was made at home with love. Highly recommended

Patties. Oxtail. Curry goat. Rice & peas. Things I love and missed from Jamaica! So when I found out this spot was opening up near us for me to grab foods I crave, I was ecstatic! The one thing about this place that made it so authentic... was the authentic island/Jamaican time. I came in around 10:15AM. I understand the culture but when we repeatedly ask when will our food will be done, saying 8 minutes and me literally sitting there an hour later with no food still is a huge problem. My friend asked again, and they said 7 minutes which we waited another 15 minutes before giving up and walking out at around 11:30AM. We got to try the Jerk Chicken and Cheezee patties though which we grabbed right when we got in; they were decent. My favorite though is the Spicy beef. I do hope we are able to try the food one day with no wait. read more

Golden Krust - Jerk Chicken & Cheezee Patties - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm so glad another Caribbean spot has opened up. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The vibes in here are on point and the food is on point! Had the small jerk chicken plate and spicy beef patty. read more

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Got a couple of beef patties, oxtail, and the chicken curry. They've got some specials on at the moment, 2 beef patties for about $3, and the chicken lunch special lasts all day. Food is flavorful and very decent portions. They didn't have a lot of options at about 8pm, and they said they start to run out of menu items at around 7pm, so show up early enough if you want to try other items. When we arrived, there were only 3 things left, and I got the last of the oxtail. Service is quick, and maybe it was close to the end of the night, but it wasn't all that friendly. Not a lot of space here, but it's not busy so you can probably get a table. I took the food home and it worked out just fine. They also take Android pay so checking out was a snap. Oh, and the plantains are awesome. read more

I enjoyed my lunch plate it was jerk chicken with rice peas and cabbage no complaints besides no white pieces were available

The location on Kirby was nasty! I had jerk chicken and the chicken was abnormally big. My drumstick looked like a turkey leg! Therefore it was raw and not done! I wasted my money because I bought two plates! Will never go back read more

I order the lunch portion of the stew chicken. Let's just start off by saying the presentation was not good, very sloppy. My chicken looks like it's been siting there for I don't know how long. The rice and peas( rice and beans) are hard and I could not eat them. The only thing that was good was the fried plantain. I will not be back to this place. read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We ordered oxtail, macaroni, veggies, jerk wings and some beef patties (tasting menu). The beef patties were fine. The jerk wings were fine. The oxtails were good flavor but undercooked so they had a stringy texture. The gravy was dry...I didn't realize gravy could be dry. The white rice that came with my oxtail was also undercooked and crunchy. The veggies had NO seasoning whatsoever. The macaroni pie tasted like bad velveeta & rotel. It definitely wasn't fresh. I've ordered from the Westheimer location and they are way better. Their veggies taste 100% better. read more

I loved everything. My fav was the Mac & cheese. Plus peas and rice with oxtail gravy. I can't wait to go back

My first time at the Golden Krust Kirby location. I haven't been to this place since leaving NY many years. Small location but looks clean and food look fresh. Male servers heads were covered and wore an apron. My stew chicken and rice and peas with cabbage and plantain was very tasty. I order a chicken soup with dumplings and veggies.So good. I also order a couple of rock cakes (small coconut biscuits) and a spicy beef patties. Kudus to the patties. The crust was the bomb. Great texture. The staff was friendly . The lunch specials are $6:99 without the side trimmings I bought. Glodej Gloden Krust served a good portion of food is served. I didn't use the rest room so I could not review it and parking can be Abit hectic since several other eateries in the area. read more

Just devoured an oxtail plate with rice and peas, plantains, and cabbage. Give 'em a try.

Ehh - wasn't what I was expecting it to be. The food was good but it didn't have that extra umfff (like somebody uncle cooking jerk chicken in a hut has) I've had GREAT Jamaican food- but this didn't really compare. My portion size was relatively small compared to other Jamaican restaurants I've eaten and to the pictures i saw in the review. I ordered jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage and it came with 2 large pieces of plantain. My meal was around 7 bucks. I only received a chicken leg and the back piece of a thigh . I'm not sure if the employee preparing my order realize that the "thigh" was only bones, so it was a very small serving of chicken. I usually like spicy jerk , their jerk tasted more like a sweet jerk BBQ, but for someone who does not like spicy jerk it's prob right up your alley. The plantain were good but the cabbage was under seasoned. . All in all- the food hit the spot . I didn't try their beef patties but then had a large assortment on their menu. The staff were very friendly and my service was fast (food to go) read more

This location is trash. Every time I come here it's always something. Today was the last straw for me. The gravy on my oxtails is so bland.. no flavor whatsoever! Last time, my rice and peas was HARD. Like they rushed and made them last minute. The cabbage is always inconsistent, one day it has a sweet flavor the next it'll taste like nothing but ginger. Also one time my oxtails were so tough.. it's getting ridiculous. I never leave reviews but I'm extremely upset. I pay too much money to eat here for it be so inconsistent. I'm not even a person who leaves reviews but I couldn't help myself.. I used to love this place but naw... it's always something! Also... I tried to come last Sunday and they had a "closed on sundays, effective immediately".. like no warning but I guess. It's sincerely a hit or miss and as of lately way more of a miss. I'm done! Maybe I'll try westhiemer location read more

This place is awesome! I am now addicted to their spicy beef patties! You can get two for around $3. Went there the first time last week and had to go back a couple days later to get more beef patties. The prices are great (lunch special is around $5 and is served all day) and portion sizes are pretty generous. I would recommend coming in during lunch versus the evening since they run out of the more popular items. Will for sure be coming back here to sample more of their unique food! read more

I've been to this location 3x and prior to today there were no issues. I always order the same thing. The braised oxtails, well today they didn't have enough to complete an order. So, the very nice young lady said the jerk chicken is really good. I said ok. I'll get that. Got it home and started eating and noticed that there are still feathers on some of the chicken. I called and have my concern and she started explaining like it's no big deal sometimes when cleaning they aren't able to get them all off. She said all I can do is replace your order like she was doing me a favor. I told her ok and that I just wanted the 4 replaced that I hadn't eaten. And she responded ok with an attitude like I provided her with the bad food. So, instead of going back. I just won't ever return and spend my money I work hard for at this establishment. Poor management. read more

Golden Krust - Jerk Chicken with feathers. - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nothing jerk about the jerk chicken. Sides were immaculate! But this being a name brand place I thought they'd be pretty good. I was disappointed about that chicken it's my favorite dish. I would like to try the patty's and coco bread but the chicken really made me doubtful & to go somewhere else read more

Tried Golden Krust at the Kirby location for the first time on Monday and Immediately fell in love! I ordered the Oxtails, Mac & Cheese, Spinach Rice, and Cabbage. Everything was flavorful, fresh and seasoned to perfection. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by for an Authentic Caribbean treat! read more

Oxtails are the definition of tender. Authentic flavor. The jerk chicken always a hit. This place is the truth.

I ordered online for pickup and it was ready when I arrived. While the food was good, it wasn't what I was used to. I will visit again to try their jerk chicken, but I was not a fan of the oxtails. read more

Golden Krust - Oxtail and Spicy Beef Patty - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is always awesome I love getting the patties and the jerk chicken is amazing. The owners are the nicest people you can meet and so are the workers there. Sometimes there's a long wait but it's worth it and that should tell you how good the food is. read more

My first time at this place! Food was disgusting and tasted precooked and old. It is WAYYYY overpriced or these people are just plain thieves based on other comments, they are dishonest. I asked for a lunch special with Ox tail as main entry and 2 sides, the lady asked me would you like a large or regular order of the ox tail... I was really hungry so I said large please.... well that alone was $19.99 seriously, it was nothing but bones! for a cucumber drink it was $6.50 so long story short.... i walked out paying $31.22 for some old nasty food. Stay away from this place, dont let the signs on the windows fool you! They will jack up your bill. Almost forgot, I ordered a empanada looking thing called Chicken Jerk soemthing, I thought it was refried beens, no chicken to be found! read more

Golden Krust - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The jerk wings, oxtails and spicy beef patties are some of the best in Houston + the manager Ms. Felicia is just plain nice! :). Swing by and give the food a try... you won't be disappointed. read more

This is a franchise but their recipes are not consistent. The restaurant was open but the fish was unavailable. The lady said she doesn't know when it's going to be ready and totally nonchalant about it. They had no ROTI skins. Again nonchalant. No place to sit in the restaurant. They had chairs but they were stacked and she Said we had to sit outside. This worker was totally not representative of customer service. I had a great experience at the one on westheimer!... read more

Tried this place for the first time yesterday, and let's just say I will not be returning... the young lady who helped us out was very nice and polite. Their customer service is good. Just not the food.. 1st the Jerk chicken was DRY... the curry goat and curry chicken looked like it had been sitting there since the morning. My brown stew chicken tasted like regular chicken with brown gravy on it. No white rice, the plantains looked like dog droppings. They warmed my bread up a little too much so it was hard by the time I made it to my destination... It was bread sitting next to the register with MOLD on it... YA HEAR ME.. MOLD!!! & I know island food #Trini But this place is not good at all... nothing taste authentic.. NOTHING read more

From the portions to the service...... Everything was great. The brown stew and rice and peas are on point. The meat pies were great and the oxtails were great as well. read more

I decided to try this place after seeing an old episode of Undercover Boss. The owner, (May he Rest in Paradise) seemed driven and kind. I said "Oh, Yes Indeed I have to visit." Plus the Food looked Delish and Employees seemed very happy to work there. Ok Here I go....This place is in a small, Shopping Strip. Walked in, Staff greeted us with a smile and was extremely Nice. Restaurant was pretty clean. I ordered the Jerk Chicken special with Steamed Rice/Brown Stewed Gravy, Cabbage and Plantains, for Myself. The same for my Son, except with Spinach Rice. I couldn't leave without ordering My Favorite Beef Patties. The Chicken was tasty but a little dry. Steamed Rice and Gravy tasted extremely sweet, which threw everything off for me. Steamed Rice is not suppose to be sweet, it's plain rice. I didn't eat it and was disappointed. Maybe next time I'll try their Brown Stew Chicken instead, with Spinach Rice. My Son was really enjoying his food so when he got up to get something to drink, I snuck a bite. The Spinach Rice was really good. That's definitely what I'll get next time. Of course, my Beef Patties were delicious, as always. I buy them when I go to the grocery store. Love Em. read more

The beef patties were not cooked but the oxtails were good but not enough mostly gravy and expensive... Update: Thanks for attempting to correct the issue but I was visiting and no longer in Houston read more

I ordered the brown stew chicken with rice and peas, cabbage, and fried plantains. The chicken was really good and they poured the brown stew gravy over my rice and peas and made it even more bomb. I was disappointed when I got to the cabbage because it was basically raw. I didn't eat the plantains. Everyone inside was nice and friendly and checked on us frequently. The inside isn't really big there may be about 1 -3 tables for dine in. read more

Golden Krust - Brown stew chicken rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is always good here. Customer service is great. I come here at least 2 times a week. And the fish Friday is the best read more