I LOVE me some Jam Doung! It's literally like I'm eating food straight from a traditional Jamaican household IN JAMAICA!! The flavors take you to a different places. The BEST and I mean THEE BEST rice and peas I've had in my life! The jerk chicken and curry chicken is UNMATCHED! The service is typical for a Jamaican spot, they're not here to be friends, they're here to get your order and give you your food and then you need to move along LOL! Standard Jamaican restaurant etiquette. The vibe is busy! Explore the menu before you go in and have your mind made up and know what you want to order! One thing I don't like is them BONES... IYKYK!! No matter what I'm ALWAYS picking out small bones when I order jerk and/or curry chicken. That can get frustrating sometimes but it won't stop me from ordering it! I'm low key obsessed with this food but I don't want to be as big as a house so I can't indulge too often but it's definitely a places I'll be eating at forever! read more

I stopped by during the lunch rush and they were pretty packed, but I had ordered my food online, so thankfully it was ready when I arrived. The restaurant was very clean. Overall, the food was decent. I ordered the jerk wings and the brown stew chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. The wings were a nice size, not too large, which is exactly how I prefer them. The brown stew chicken wasn't bad either, and everything was solid overall. I'd definitely say this is a solid Jamaican spot. That said, I will probably forever be chasing the truly authentic Jamaican food I've had while actually in Jamaica, so my bar may be a little unfairly high. read more

Food is made fresh to order Hot straight off the grill /oven Staff professional friendly Store is always clean read more

Jam Doung Style is SO good! We've ordered from two different locations and the food has been great at both. I'm obsessed with the macaroni and cheese and the oxtail omg Good mac & cheese is hard to find when it's not homemade, so I already know I'll be ordering this a lot. The portions are generous and everything we've tried has been so flavorful! read more

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I can see why Jam Doung Style has been around for 25 years! This is the first Jamaican restaurant I've tried since moving to the DMV, and it just might be the only one I stick with. It has a vibrant and rustic Jamaican feel to it, with plenty of space to dine in and listen to music while you eat. The ladies working the front counters were amazing, even nice enough to let me use a phone charger. The portions and prices are reasonable. I ordered a medium oxtail which came with two sides (they had a rice and mac and cheese option for a couple of dollars extra) and cabbage. The oxtails were meaty and reminded me of what I would always order back in Jersey. The rice and cabbage were plentiful, but the mac really surprised me. It was super cheesy and moist. This gem will be seeing a lot more of me! read more

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This place kicks out some bona fide Jamaican and American cooking. Their jerk is just how I like it. It's got the right balance of the bazillion ingredients that go into jerk, and also, it's been rested properly, making a deeply flavorful marinade rather than one which is overly peppery. There are 2 types of jerk chicken platters offered: dark meat and white meat, a nice option for customers. Their mac n' cheese is what really surprised me. It's top notch-- creamy, cheesy, crusty. It makes me want to call home and talk to mom. The cabbage side is very tasty and I'm certainly not a cooked cabbage person at all, so it's got to be exceptional for me to write that. For dessert, butter rum cake is right on the money and red velvet cake is scrumptious as well. read more

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Probably the best Jamaican I've had in DC so far. The rice was perfect, cabbage had great taste, large portions even with the small option, jerk chicken was spicy but not overly spicy. I've only ordered as pick up and service has been great. They have a ghost kitchen at Takoma park that has longer hours and more food availability than the one on N Capitol so if you're in the mood for it but the main store is sold out or closed, try that one read more

The food is just wonderful , plantains always perfect , rice and peas with the oxtail gravy is perfect , Mac and cheese is good , oxtails are good and jerk chicken is cooked perfectly it falls apart. I love this spot and the staff are nice. read more

Jam Doung Style - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It had years since I had last ordered from Jam Doung, so I was so happy to see they were still in business. Since my mom is Jamaican, I usually just stick to getting my fix from her kitchen or family and friends' that cook Jamaican food as well. But on Juneteenth, I was being extra intentional to support Black-owned businesses that I may not always frequent and Jam Doung was a great option! First, I was so impressed by their portions. I ordered the snapper entree which was brimming with fish, mac and rice and pea. All of the food was delicious, although the rice and pea was on the dry side.But there was so much food, I was able to stretch this one entree into two meals - dinner and lunch the day! I'm glad I ordered because I'll be sure to keep Jam Doung on the radar and not wait so long again before the next time that I support this business. read more

Jam Doung Style - Snapper Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

They are sooo inconsistent I almost forgot why I stopped going here. I had not been in at least a year but we stopped coming because it was a hit or miss with your order. Most consistent thing was the rum cake which i forgot to order today. read more

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DELICIOUS!!! The oxtails were tender, flavorful, and falling off the bone! The cabbage was seasoned perfectly, and the rice & peas brought the whole meal together. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with LOVE. Jam Doung Style definitely understood the assignment! 10/10 -- I'll absolutely be back! read more

"Takoma Eats Location" Talk about DELICIOUS!!! My friend told me about a place in Takoma with various places to eat. I get there and notice Jam Doung Style on the kiosk menu. I've seen this place several times on North Capitol Street but never tried them. Today ended up being the day. I ordered the Jerk wings and mmmhmm mmmhmm mmmhmmm. They were finger licking good. They were extremely well seasoned. Hot and ready and slid off the bone. Some of the best Jerk wings I have ever had. My wife ordered the oxtail. Soft, tender and at a great price. I can't wait to try their brick and mortar location. read more

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Good tasting, good portion for the price, daily specials. Wide variety available to order read more

Jam Doung Style - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We arrived at Jam Doung Style on a holiday weekend after 6pm, so most of the dishes were already gone. My husband wanted curried chicken, so it was suggested he order Brown stew chicken with some curry sauce on top. He liked it, and the rice and peas too. I had a patty and a ginger beer. Next time we plan to come earlier in the day The people working there were very nice and even gave me a bottled water as it was over 100 degrees in DC. read more

So proud to see this place still thriving after 20 plus years of success and good DC eats! The family atmosphere combined with the good food is why I have and will continue supporting. The cabbage and brown stew chicken are my favs. Just recently tried the amazing oxtail and will definitely be returning for more!! read more

Ordered off of Uber Eats... it was terrible. Seriously. i always have heard great things about Jam Doung Style and wanted to try it out since my usual Jamaican spot, Negril, had closed. Nope. Nope. Nope. I ordered a beef patty, mac & cheese, a jerk hot dog and a sorrel. Firstly, the bag the sorrel came in had its juice spilled in the bag. Sorrel has a strong taste, but this one had a strong alcohol type taste to it. Very unbalanced in flavor. The first bite i took out of the beef patty was just breading and no meat filling. The jerk hot dog just tasted like a mildly spicy hot dog with not a hint of jerk flavor. The biggest disappointment was the mac & cheese. As soon as i opened the container, i could see it was DRY. i gave it the benefit of the doubt and tried it. it tasted just how it looked -- bland. Like boiled noodles with burnt cheese sporadically placed on top. read more

Jam Doung Style - sorrel wasted in the bag it came in - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Jam Doung style is a trusty local source for Jamaican food. I've enjoyed the food I've gotten from here more often than not. I would actually give it more like 4.5 stars, but there is no way to rate half stars in Yelp. Their meat patties are delicious and so is their plantain. One of my favorite dishes is the oxtail with beans and rice ('rice and peas'). I used to go here for lunch everyday during some period of the quarantine. It helps that it's within walking distance of me. Their new digs are really nice and I'm glad to have them in the neighborhood. The beef patty is delicious and my favorite of their patties, but the chicken patty is good too. I have gotten some things from here at that haven't been as delicious as I'm used to them being when I typically get them from here, but thankfully, my usual experience is that the food is great. Oh yeah, they're Coco bread is good too . Look forward to going in the future! read more

Restaurant has been renovated in recent years to include more space and some indoor seating compared to the smaller carry-out only location it has been. Food: My husband and I have only ever ordered their jerk chicken platters. The 'small' portion is more than enough for us. I usually get the 'small' portion to include jerk chicken, cabbage, and rice and peas. My husband orders the same, but sometimes chooses to get mac&cheese instead of cabbage. It's always delicious; however, there has been a few times where one of us has found a bay leaf in our food. While it is easy to take them out, I believe it should be taken out before customers are given their order because they are not supposed to be eaten and could be a significant choking hazard for someone not paying attention while eating. They do offer some deserts as well, but I've never tried them. Service: Good yet could be improved to include another person at the front. Every time we've gone, there is usually an older Jamaican woman and I believe her granddaughter working at the front end of the restaurant taking orders via walk-in, phone, or bagging up orders for Uber Eats and the likes. During lunch time, it can take pretty much someone's entire lunch period to get a meal in hand. Value: Approx $10-$20 per meal. Great value for the amount of food, in my opinion. However, they charge an extra percentage (I believe 4%), to anyone paying with a card instead of cash. Personally, this makes the experience less pleasant for me because in 2024 many people do not carry cash, and why is it that high? Ambiance: Busy restaurant so expect the phone to keep ringing and a constant flow of customers. During our last trip in Sept 2024, R&B music was playing and the videos to the songs were playing on a tv. My husband and I dined in and ate at a small 2 person table downstairs. They now have upstairs seating, but it always seems to be closed off so I'm not sure if that's for large parties only or not. Location: Definitely not a fan of this part. 1724 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002; on one of the busiest corners of D.C. Finding parking in the area is often horrible. If you're not dining in, I highly suggest calling in your order or ordering online: (202) 483-2445 orderjamdoungstyle.com read more

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Was told that this is one of those native-to-DC must try places, I can tell they have been there often and they're family-owned. Upon our pick-up delivery its become apparent that since Jam Doung Style has offered take-out options online, its really swarmed the place to just pump out a lot of food, and with all this traction that is great and of course, well deserved for a long-standing brick and mortar restaurant who has not commercialized and has maintained reasonably affordable food to its locals and DC customers. However, with this comes the need for there to be a re-evaluation of the quality of food that is coming out of the restaurant. Granted we ordered dishes traditionally made with bone in proteins and ordered about 2.5 hours before closing, but our plates made their weight in bones. And with special order of gravy had fully been absorbed the rice rather than sitting and flavoring the meat. I imagine by the end of the night, all of the bones have broken down and reached the end of the pot, which is probably where we got our portions. However, the prospect of ordering curry and oxtail should always be exciting and celebratory! Why give a customer only bones? I would imagine this is a product of just having too many orders come in that you just have to get those deliverables out of the way, especially since now the in-person experience with Jam Doung Style is mostly occupied by takeout delivery services. That said, the flavors were so good and left us wanting more, and it was definitely worth a re-try, maybe towards the beginning of the day but that's good to know now. Coco bread was light and fluffy but smashed by the aluminum packaging at the bottom of our delivery bag. Plantains were perfectly fried with a gooey sweet bright golden interior. Rum cake was dense and saturated in rum flavor, also got a very small sliver. read more

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I feel scammed. I ordered the Brown Stew Chicken, and while I understand bone-in chicken is standard, there was barely any meat. The cooking was inconsistent. I was fighting for my life with some of those pieces. Overall, it just wasn't a satisfying meal, and my craving for Jamaican food remains unfulfilled. Also, $7 for this tiny cake...nah. Rice, cabbage, and plantains were good. read more

Jam Doung Style - Coco Bread - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The service and food here were AMAZING. Curry goat, oxtail, jerk chicken, and cabbage was all 10/10. Portions were very generous. As a Jamaican, this place is legit. The lady taking orders was very sweet and everyone at the restaurant was so attentive and friendly. The cook was authentic and everything was cooked with love. This is my new go-to spot if I'm ever back in the DC area! read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree, Macaroni & Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered a combo meal with oxtails and curry chicken, which came with sides of macaroni, rice and peas, and cabbage. I also added a beef patty and red velvet cake on the side. The oxtails were the highlight of my meal. They were cooked very well and practically fell off the bone. The beef patty was amazing with a great amount of spice, which I loved as a fan of spicy foods. However, the curry chicken was underwhelming. It lacked the spice factor I enjoy and was slightly dry. I prefer my curry chicken to have more juices to slather over the rice for better flavor. The cabbage was fairly soggy and not enjoyable. The macaroni was good, but the rice and peas were not to my taste. In the future, I'll definitely opt for white rice instead. The red velvet cake was enjoyable, though a bit different from what I'm used to. It was still pretty good, and I would recommend it. Overall, this was an okay visit. If you prefer foods with a kick, this might not be the place for you, as the spice factor was missing for me. I ordered through DoorDash, so I can't speak on the in-person service. read more

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Got curry goat on Wednesday 1130am... got the worst food poisoning ever... it's thursday and still sick... I won't be goin back....

Food is always so good highly recommend. Everything I've tired has been on point the brown stew chicken is by far my favorite

The curry goat was amazing 10/10 seasoned and not many bones. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor in my opinion 3/5. The rice and peas and cabbage was good. I would definitely return. Service was great food was ready soon as I arrived. Place is clean and cute read more

Jam Doung Style - Curry Goat Entree (s) - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Authentic Caribbean food. I was so hungry that I forgot to take a photo. The service of the food is great with perfect portions plus more. Haven't been to the place in person but it's my go to uber eats. Unsure of the ambiance. The oxtails could use more meat but the jerk chicken is top tier. Also I can eat a whole order of cabbage alone. read more

Was planning on going to Jerk at Nite but didn't realize they don't open till 7 on Saturday!?? Anyway found this hidden gem and ordered online. I got the dark jerk chicken entree with Mac & cabbage. Absolutely loved it! Nice spice to the chicken. Inside is clean and pick-up is very organized! Will be back! read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Omg food is all that and let me say I will be back,all I eat is goat can't get enough

Food was missing an item, then the big items were on top of the beef patties and the containers leaked everywhere. read more

Jam Doung Style - Leaked containers - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Haven't visited this place in so long but its always been so good. But this visit was underwhelming and I am a little disappointed. I got the BBQ WINGS MAC AND CABBAGE and my mom had the CURRY SHRIMP RICE & PEAS AND CABBAGE. The wings were pretty good but the Mac just needed salt & pepper and a sharp cheese. The rice was over cooked and the cabbage as well. I came for jerk wings but they were sold out so I got jerk sauce on the side. The shrimp were inconsistent texture wise, some were mushy and some were rubbery. The pineapple ginger drink was good just super sweet. I also had a beef pattie and it was literally 2teaspoons of beef inside I was shocked. We paid $53 together for the food and just wish the quality was more consistent like it was before. The staff was nice and the food doesn't take long to get ready because it's already made. read more

Jam Doung Style - Curry Shrimp Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Too cold to go out yesterday so ordered delivery from Jam Doung Style on a whim. As a Caribbean person in the DMV, I am always looking for good restaurants with food that reminds me of home. This place was spot on!! I ordered the small oxtail lunch with a side of Mac n cheese. Everything was seasoned perfectly, down to the cabbage and potatoes. The meat was tender and flavorful. I paid the extra charge for extra gravy, but what I got seemed like a normal coating of gravy. But the overall price for the meal was not bad. The reason for 4 stars is that there is always a risk with delivery orders because you can't check the food before you leave the establishment. So, while the food was delicious, I was disappointed with only 3 pieces of oxtail, 2 of which barely had meat on it. Had I been able to open the container there, I would have complained. That being said I would return, but maybe not a delivery order. read more

Let me start off by saying, how did I not know about this spot YEARS ago. Located off of N. Capitol st. NW. Directly under a dispensary (Bob Marley would love it), lies a hidden gem, Jam Doung Style. I walked in one afternoon to place a takeout order. I was greeted by two older women who were nice enough (if you frequent Caribbean restaurants, you know what I mean. Lol). I placed my order and sat in the dining area and waited. The spot is small, but does have a few tables that you can sit and enjoy your food. I ordered the combo platter with curry goat, oxtail, rice & peas, and cabbage. I also ordered one of their all natural juices that they offer (ginger/pineapple). I should've shook the juice up before I tried it, because the first sip was just straight ginger! I sealed it back and gently mixed the contents before taking another sip (MUCH better), the sweetness of the pineapple cut the sharp bite of the ginger. They had so many other flavors, I have to go back and try some others. The curry goat....the savory and slight spice of the curry gravy was so good, the goat meat itself was a little tough, but the gravy almost made it worth it (I can't wait to go back and try the curry shrimp). The oxtail was so good. Almost melts in your mouth, the gravy from the oxtail was delicious as well, especially once it mixed in with the rice and peas. Overall I would give this experience a 8.7/10. I'll definitely be returning soon! read more

Jam Doung Style - Combo Combination Platter (oxtail & curry goat) w/ rice & peas, and cabbage. - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My favorite thing to order is the curry chicken lunch special. When I have some extra coins, I always add the mac n cheese! read more

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Delicious food! If you are able, I recommend ordering in-person for lower prices but even the delivery/pickup prices are well worth it!

Jam Doung Style catered my party, and I truly cannot recommend them enough. The food was absolutely incredible--hands down the best catering experience I've ever had. I hosted a mixed group of about 30 guests from various backgrounds (including my very picky Jamaican family!), and everyone raved about the food for weeks afterward. We ordered curry shrimp, jerk chicken, snapper, oxtail, rice and peas, white rice, cabbage, salad, butternut rum cake, and sweet potato cake. Every single dish was perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, and clearly made with a lot of love and care. There was something for everyone, and despite the generous portions, hardly anything was left over! The catering coordinator was also outstanding--so patient and accommodating. Their team worked closely with me to select the right quantities and made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I am truly grateful. read more

Yums: Homemade BEEF PATTIES! An absolute YUM!! Everything else: my mom taught me if I "have nothing nice to say then HUSH"! So there's that (insert shoulder shrug). Enjoy the beef patties. read more

I love getting takeout from here! The flavors are always spot on and the food is fresh. I always get dark jerk chicken and curry chicken and save leftovers for lunch the next day. My order is always ready quick and they've never gotten my order wrong. Love this little corner spot! read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree, Curry Chicken Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

*sigh* My partner is from JA. We came here and the first things he said were: "The Mac and cheese tastes flat." "This isn't jerk chicken - this is chicken with jerk sauce." "What is this rice and peas? Oh god" I ordered a small brown stew chicken and paid extra for Mac and cheese and rice and peas. Wish I hadn't. I had maybe two bites of Mac and cheese on my plate. The chicken and gravy tasted like someone dumped a bag of sugar into it. It was probably the second-worst Jamaican food I've had in the DMV. It smelled great from outside. The vibe inside was chill. The service was fine. read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Coming from Boston I find it hard to find solid Caribbean spots in the DMV. However, Jam Doung comes through with the flavors I am used to! I am not giving 5 stars because one day they did dry my protein out, but the flavors were still there. I have never actually gone in person, so I can't comment on service, but the food speaks for itself. read more

Jam Doung Style - King fish, mac and cheese, Rice and Peas, and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been coming here for well over twenty years,havent been for a while and i will not be coming back,i ordered a combo platter,22 dollars and 36 cents.when they finish with you,the total is 29 dollars and sixty eight cents.People wake up,this is robbery without a gun,plus they chop the chicken up and you have small bones in your food.this is outrageous read more