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    Helen's Kitchen

    4.3 (225 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brown stew chicken
    Darian W.

    Food has always been excellent I've never had a bad experience at Helen's kitchen. Staff is kind and service is 10/10. The inside definitely gives authentic Jamaican vibes. Better than cool runnings.

    Curried Goat, dumpling rolls, champagne soda
    Lisa J.

    Here on a VERY hot Houston Saturday afternoon and was excited to get in some cold AC and a have a Jamaican champagne soda for starters at this very modest , but hipster vibes type dive at Helen's Kitchen. I ordered a large curry goat and my brother met me here and he ordered the large oxtails. When I'm visiting a Caribbean spot for the first time , these two staples are a must for me to try. That being said , I really enjoyed my rice and peas and the flavor and tenderness of my curry goat but I found it to be over cooked slightly as it was too many pieces already coming off the bone and was almost more of a gravy for the most part. My brother's oxtails were pretty tender as well , but were not as flavorful as my curry goat. Service was friendly and welcoming , however painfully slow.. So for these combined reasons I gave this and overall 3 stars.

    Rex C.

    I am a huge fan of Jerk Chicken and oxtails. Anytime I'm able to try a new restaurant that serves Jerk Chicken and oxtails. I'm definitely gonna stop in. I am very glad that we stopped in and tried Helen's kitchen today. They're serving up some really good Jamaican cuisine and I'm a tell you what you will enjoy what they have to offer. Food: the oxtails were easily the best dish I had. Full of flavor, full of meat, just a top-notch dish for oxtails. That was a very flavorful tasty oxtail. Jerk Chicken was solid. it wasn't the best Jerk Chicken. It wasn't the worst Jerk Chicken. It was just a very solid Jerk Chicken. I would give the Jerk Chicken three or four stars out of five. Very tasty. Just the oxtails have were very special. I would definitely come back just for the oxtails. If you're a fan of oxtails stop by here ASAP. the customer service was great. We got three plates, and the food came out and a very timely matter. I will be back soon.

    Half curry, goat, half oxtail.
    Elizabeth O.

    I ordered at the restaurant to go, it took maybe about 10-15 minutes for them to prepare the food. Once I got in the car I noticed that the container was leaking as you can see from the picture! But on the good side the plate was VERY FULL. I didn't want to waste all the precious gravy though. The cabbage was 10/10. There was plenty of rice, I wish the oxtail and curry were spicier but both tasted slightly above average good. My plate was supposed to come with plantain but I think they forgot it. So I give them a 3.8/5 for the leaking plate, forgetting the plantain and giving me a beef patty instead of the chicken patty I asked for.

    Garlic Shrimp
    Morgan W.

    Very spacious restaurant with several tables to dine in or order to go. A family restaurant. Service was okay. They were pretty busy when we came in and there wasn't any guidance given for first time customers. Ordered the garlic shrimp, jerk chicken, and the jerk ribs. All came with rice and peas, plantains, cabbage. The jerk sauce for the chicken is good and kinda spicy. Rice and peas And cabbage are also good. I had the garlic shrimp - they were deveined but the tails were still on. The garlic sauce itself was ok. The ribs were also cool too. Oh, how could I forget the beef patty. This go for this! Well seasoned beef. Truly hand made. Something to note: eitherThe price listed on the menu is if you pay in cash or there is a price increase and the menu changed. I went back to look at my receipt and each dish had a small 1-3% increase in cost and I paid with a card.

    Jerked Wings with Plantains, Rice and Peas, and Steamed Cabbage
    Cedric B.

    I just so happened to be on the south side with this cup of hot chocolate and her 3 kids. They mine too but we not here for those details. Anyways, we were starving like we just left black church and the reviews on this spot were talking that talk. Walking in I could tell it was early so there was no line just like I like it. The scene was giving you're in a low key sketch part of town so you know the food about to hit. The lady taking my order was nice which is always a plus when ordering food for a first time somewhere. Portions? You ever had a grandma? She ever fixed your plate? That's all I gotta say about that. Highly recommend! Highly Enjoyable! Will be back!

    Plenty of seating!
    Shannon O.

    Talk about delicious Jamaican food, very flavorful. I had the brown chicken stew, peas n rice and plantains... I normally don't even eat plantain, but this was so good and it paired so well with this food. I also had a ting to drink which is Jamaica's version of a Sprite I think :-)

    Fried snapper
    Kierra T.

    This is literally the best Jamaican food I've found in Houston since I've been here. I got the fried snapper and it's the best I've found so far.

    Small oxtail plate with rice and cabbage $17

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    Curry Goat and chicken was amazing! Dont forget the jerk wings. Helen can cook!check this place out for some comfort food

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    The food was delicious! Fresh food, homemade sorrel, and the wait wasn't bad at all. Great Jamaican spot!!

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    Affordable Jamaican food I appreciate them not trying to take advantage like these other places and food here is actually good

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    Ask the Community - Helen's Kitchen

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    Mondays. Not sure about Sunday as I have never visited that day. In the summer, she usually closes for a few weeks to travel to Jamaica as well, but she notifies customers prior.

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    4.7(180 reviews)
    18.7 miClear Lake
    $$

    Lucian's has been on my list for a while and I finally tried it out today…read more I love all the premier league football flags on the wall and also the Houston hbcu banners including my alma mater, TSU. The dining area is pretty spacious and on New Year's eve there were just a few other guests also dining there. A few others came in grabbed to go orders and left. The women's bathroom was spotless. I forgot to get our servers name but she was great and it didn't take too long for us to get our food besides the patties being made fresh to order. The beef, chicken and spinach patties were all fresh, flaky, crispy, and well seasoned with the perfect amount of spice. I had brown stew chicken with rice/peas, cabbage/carrots and plantains and my niece had jerk chicken with white rice, plantains and greens. All the food was good except I felt they skimped on my chicken portion a little and my chicken could've used a little more spice. It was cooked perfectly though, very tender and even though the portion was smaller than I'm used to it was just the right amount for me to eat during lunch, just not enough to take home for later like I'm used to doing at other Caribbean spots. We ended up getting patties, plantains and jerk chicken to go. Also, the patties were fresh and piping hot but the rest of our food was warm, almost room temperature.

    Craving jerk chicken!!! The owners are our neighbors and we've been meaning to come check it out…read more Service is awesome! Miguel was an amazing host! He explained the menu and options. I advised him of my food allergies (which suck) and he advised the kitchen. That always makes me feel better. The vibe is so chill and very Caribbean! I personally love it! On first and third Saturday's they host a Caribbean night with a band. So FUN!!!! I mean, who wouldn't want to feel like they were in the Caribbean for a few hours?! The food is to die for! We absolutely LOVE jerk chicken! We ordered two lunch jerk chicken plates, one with fried plantains and the other with sautéed cabbage, both with rice, one with white rice and one with peas and rice. The peas and rice one held a taste of sweetness. Amazing all around and will definitely be back! Highly recommended!!!

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    D'Caribbean Curry Spot

    D'Caribbean Curry Spot

    4.3(382 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Thank god we found this!…read more After finishing our lunch at Wrap & Roll, we saw this out of the corner of the eye and decided to stop here as the girlfriend was looking for some caribbean snacks. Being from St Croix island in the Virgin Islands, seeing the menu and taking in the smells of this place gave her memories of back home. Of course I was happy to indulge her request as it gave me an opportunity to try some handheld eats. First the beef pattie, pretty big and so savory with the meat melting in your mouth and the dough having a nice texture and crust. And then the saheena; OMG! It was my first time having this lovely pastry which is made of chickpeas, spinach, and caribbean spices. You'll be hooked on this after one bite. Texture was similar to a savory piece of cornbread. Of course I was very happy with this item. The girlfriend ordered a currant roll which had some sweetness to it with a flaky crust. I enjoyed it but not as much as I was scarfing down my beef pattie and saheena. They also serve traditional caribbean eats including jerk chicken, oxtails, bake & saltfish, and roti wraps. We noticed a lot of people place to go orders here and call ahead for pick up. There were several bags of eats waiting as we witnessed people roll in and pick them up while having small talk with the owners. All those items looked delicious and we plan to come back and try those out. We also talked to the owners for a bit, they're a husband/wife team who've owned/operated this place for a while. Super polite and gracious, they helped me navigate the menu and explained what the items would be like when I ordered. Sadly I could not get the Aloo Pie (sold out) but they assured me it's worth having and to come back and try it (which we will). Pearland is lucky to have this place here. Definitely recommend trying it out for yourself!

    My little brother asked for jerk chicken for his Birthday, so I found someone close to home with…read moregood reviews. It's located about 10mins from Shadow Creek, close to Kroger on Cullen & 518. Place is clean, food was ready 20mins after my order. My brother started talking in a Caribbean accent when he tasted the chicken, because it was that moist and flavorful. Entrees are served with rice& beans, salad and plantains. I opted not to buy anything for myself, but now, after eating one of my father's oxtails...I've decided to go back for dinner. Clearly there is nothing else to be said, it's just that good. Enter freely and tell him Tamieka sent you :)

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    J&D Caribbean Cuisine

    4.2(81 reviews)
    20.3 mi

    My friend recommended this restaurant since she's Trinny, so I decided to give it a try. While I…read morewas waiting for her to arrive, I took a look at the menu; it's definitely on the smaller side, unless they do daily specials (we came on a Sunday). Customer service was solid. The young lady taking our order was really nice and patient, which I appreciated since it was my first time trying Trinny food. I ordered the curry chicken with fried rice and potato salad, while my friend went for the stew chicken with roti. Honestly, my plate was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and not as full of flavor as I was hoping. Now, the potato salad? That was the star for me. I could've eaten a whole container of it--I really wish I had grabbed some to go. My friend, on the other hand, really enjoyed her meal and said it was good. The space itself is nice and clean, restrooms included, which I always notice. Overall, I'd give the experience an 8/10

    Everyone has their own way of cooking and that's okay. That being said, the food in general lacked…read moreflavor. Stopped by on a Sunday. As I walked in, I was not greeted, and was certainly confused as I was expecting a restaurant. It was basically a bar / event space. You order at the bar. After mentioning that it was my first time and requesting a menu, they displayed the menu on the TV. The menu has no pricing, nor did the shelf with specialty items (i.e. caramel, currants roll, etc.). While I enjoyed the music, it was extremely loud for a Sunday morning breakfast. I got doubles and aloo pie to eat there. Sadly, neither one had flavor. I was so looking forward to a nice hot doubles with plenty pepper, and was truly disappointed. The aloo pie barely had potato. I ordered two Sunday lunch plates to-go. One was stew chicken & the other was BBQ chicken. Both were served with fried rice, macaroni pie, and potato salad. The stew chicken was dry. No sauce at all. The BBQ chicken, macaroni pie, rice, and potato salad were decent. I wouldn't say it's something I'd crave or go out of my way for again. Parking: Sufficient surface parking.

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    Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill - Patties

    Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill

    3.8(1k reviews)
    4.5 miFondren Southwest
    $$

    My first visit here, it's been on my list since the carribean spot near me in Richmond closed down…read more Food: Love, love the peppery/spicy seasoning on the curry chicken & cabbage. Gotta admit the spiciness had my tongue tingling & my nose running but it wasn't overpoweringly spicy. Btw. I didn't request spicy, that's just how it came. Cabbage and rice & peas were tasty, standard accompaniments. My hubby got the curry goat and it too was very tasty but what got my attention was how tender the goat was! To me, the goat seemed just a little less spicy so the chicken spice level may be just how they cooked the batch that day. Upon entering, I thought it was just a takeout place because I didn't see any tables or seating. While waiting on my food, I discovered a whole other large room with seating, full bar & stage! So takeout or dine-in is definitely an option. It's a little bit of a drive for me but I would definitely return.

    What other Jamaican restaurant gives you a free entree (valued up to $20) for your birthday? If you…read moreneeded a sign to download the My Royalty Rewards, then this is it! I was so happy to be able to get my go to chicken combo (brown stew & curry) large platter and 2 beef patties all for $1.64 to close out my birthday month! As always, it was tasty and plentiful. The women working that day were super nice and Nevaeh even had some dry humor that I appreciated lol I love the new waiting chairs, too. They're much cleaner. Until next time, CR!

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    3.8(8 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    Let me say this. I was so excited when I first learned about this food truck. I haven't had great…read moredoubles since being in Trinidad and Tobago some 10+ years ago. This was my first time coming to the food truck park and I especially came because of this truck. The staff was so nice I really contemplated about this rating for this review, but when I think about the amount of money paid for my main entree and how I couldn't eat half of it and the spice levels didn't match my expectation, I came to this. A 3.5 would have been more accurate quite honestly but alas, yelp has its system. I ordered the bake and fried fish and the doubles. I asked for spicy on the doubles but they didn't taste too spicy - instead I used the sauce included on my bake n fish (possibly had some scotch bonnet peppers) and it was excellent. The bake and fish came as tacos - I don't think I realized that. It was good, but only two small tacos. The french fries were unfortunately burnt and therefore dry and inedible. I gave up on eating them. We were in a hurry, otherwise, I would have chatted with the staff about possibly getting some new fries. I would give this another try --I'd likely try a few other trucks first or at least have something to accompany my meal in addition to what I order from Krave.

    Very poor customer service and they are never open!!! Attempted to try their food truck twice on…read moretwo separate days and was turned away both times. The first time they were understandably down for maintenance. The second time they served some customers food then turned others away without explanation. Just said "we're closed". We definitely won't be back.

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    Island Flavorz - Oxtail Combo (medium)

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    4.3(152 reviews)
    14.7 miSouth Belt/Ellington
    $$

    Went here on a Sunday afternoon after church because I was craving some jerk chicken. Not sure why…read moreI expected the place to be packed, but I was literally the only customer in the restaurant the entire time. Reggae music was playing, but there was just no... vibe. Nothing in the decor or atmosphere that makes you want to go there to have an experience, enjoy the sights and sounds, people watch, etc. Just eat. I got my order takeout. The young man working the register who took my order was very nice and professional. Good customer service. I ordered the large jerk chicken and a chicken patty, and I'm glad I did! It was really good. They are generous with the portions (could've used more plantains relative to the amount of everything else, but...) and the meal did not miss! I will definitely be back the next time I'm craving jerk chicken... for takeout!

    Their food is good. If you're hungry and want some island cuisine you won't be disappointed. I…read moreordered oxtails, steamed vegetables, plantains, and a side of roti to go. I didn't order any rice but the roti was all that I needed to complete my meal. My husband ordered a large curry goat plate with white rice, steamed vegetables, and plantain. My daughter ordered their veggie burger and fries. She said the fried were a little on the oily side for her liking, but the burger was really good. The total came up to $75 and I felt that was a gold price for everything we got. I also added a drink to the order as well. There is a spacious seating area inside if you want to dine-in. If you're feeling in the mood to have some fun, check them out on Friday evenings when they have karaoke vibes.

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