The food was excellent. Felt like I had a warm hug from…read morehome. The roti & doubles were perfectly seasoned. We visited two consecutive days, the food was so good! The owner is so friendly! Took great care of us!

We LOVE this place, and it's our favourite Saturday lunch spot. The roti is so good and filling and…read morethe shrimp roti is my husband's favourite. My favourite is the goat curry with buss up shut (only available on Fridays and Saturdays). And don't forget about Doubles on Saturday! Goat curry will have bones, but this is traditional, and the search is part of the experience. If you love spicy hot foods, you will love this restaurant, and the flavour doesn't suffer at all. Buy one of the soft drinks to help your tongue recover from the heat. You absolutely can ask for mild as my husband does, and the owner will accommodate however much or little heat you want. We highly recommend, and we're heading there now.

A friend and I were in Edmonds to see "The Outsider" - don't miss it - at the Wade James Theater,…read moreand were in the mood for something different for dinner. We decided to try Calypso. We shared the Curried Goat - interesting plate of kale, rice, tostones, and of course the curried goat. Not sure I've had goat before - a little tougher than lamb, but pretty good, I'd say. Not sure I feel the need to go back to Calypso, but did appreciate the Caribbean excursion. The back dining room was dimly lit and comfortable. Service was solid.

Finally tried this place and loved it. Husband is gluten free and there are more gluten free…read moreoptions than not. I had the peppered beef stew and loved it. Friends tried the jerk chicken, beef patty and rice and beans and gave everything a thumbs up. Definitely try the cornbread. The only slight disappointment was the adobo ribs small plate. Was tasty but felt it was a bit dry. There was a small amount of sauce on the plate but could have used more. Great service and pleasant ambiance. Give it a try!

Go here! I promise it will not disappoint this little establishment packs some big flavors...read more

Half and half curry with the cabbage. Overly fye!! I started telling everybody in my shop they need…read moreto go there for lunch. First time today, definitely going back again soon.

The jerk chicken roti is as good as everyone says! There's a small selection of Jamaican sodas that…read morecompliment the food nicely. Location is nice and you can sit inside during covid. I will definitely be going back again soon.

I found this place in a Victoria tourist magazine (The Local Experience) and without fail wanted to…read moretry it. My boyfriend and I decided to go for a late lunch and split the Jerk Chicken Roti to-go. The gentleman working was by himself and had some issues with the credit card machine but was very gracious and the food was amazing. The flavor and sauces were incredibly tasty with the perfect amount of spice. It was the perfect late snack we were looking for but could have definitely been a meal if we didn't split it. I'd recommend and would visit again for sure.

It is NOT a Caribbean grocery store or market. Having some frozen Jamaican patties and a jar of…read morejerk seasoning doesn't constitute being "Caribbean". I was very disappointed as I just moved to the Washington area and Trinidadian by heritage I really thought I was in for a treat!

Nice little neighborhood spot that I go to for my snacks or to get a soda. The owner is a Jamaican…read moregentleman that is a character.

Oxtail and goat curry were both tender and flavorful. Meat was well prepped and not gamey or fatty…read more She put some stew on the rice - not enough to be wet wet, but enough to make ya happy. Salad was fresh and well dressed. Very filling portions and a good amount of meat. Utensils and napkins are available. Truck looked very clean inside. We took our food around the corner to Kubota Garden to eat at the picnic tables.

It's a grocery story w a deli in the back. It's great if you miss items from the Caribbeanread more

We arrived around 5pm on a weekday and was maybe the only other party in the restaurant. There's an…read moreunderground garage below the restaurant. There's a sign that says parking for Island Soul. We mistakenly went to the adjacent underground parking garage. You tell the waiter your license plate to validate parking. The chickpea curry was a bit bland. The tostones were good garlicky and crispy. The coconut cake could have been moister and less sweet.

Island Soul is AWESOME! Island Soul bought/replaced Arleana's in downtown Kirkland. I have always…read morewanted to dine at the Island Soul in Columbia City, but it was always crowded requiring some planning. We made a reservation the day before easily. The interior is superb. This place would be great for date-night or get a drink or have a family meal. Our server was attentive and helpful, making a change for us last minute with a 'I gotcha ya' attitude - LOVE! Thank you! The food is so, so good! The Seattle area doesn't have enough 'soul', southern, creole, 'island' type of foods. This place fills the perfect niche. I have the urge to say 'hmmm, hmmm' dining here! Yum! Parking is free under the building, and nearby street parking tends to be available, too. The Food: Blackened Salmon, $33 - 5 Stars Menu: Salmon, corn soubise, fried plantains, fried okra We both wanted this as our main dish, so this is a 2X. The salmon is perfectly seasoned and grilled. You can SEE the seasoning on the fish. So glad they included pieces of okra. The frying/searing gives it the perfect chew. Fried Green Tomatoes, $15 - 5 Stars Menu: Green tomatoes, panko, egg, onion, Buddha's belly seasoning This dish is known as their must order. I have no clue what Buddha's belly seasoning is, but I can tell you it is tasty. Fried green tomatoes is a perfect southern dish (and I will always think about the movie). Wings, Jerk seasoning, $18 - 5 Stars Like many, we're suckers for wings. Even better if the seasoning is different. Jerk wings is rightfully popular, here. The sauce is generously applied, and every bit is delicious. The flavorful foods will have me returning for sure!

Great food, great service, and a great space! More of a casual vibe, but a fantastic spot to meet…read moreup with friends. The food is delicious! Simple menu, and it's perfect. I'm obsessed with the guava cinnamon rolls. There's a small parking lot, plus they allow well-behaved dogs on the deck. I love this place!

cant believe i havent had bongos yet! but wow it really lived up to the hype!…read more i got the bart sandwich which has both the fixins on the desi and the 1am. boy was it JUICY. it was packed with meat and all the toppings blended together in a symphony of wonderful flavors. the bread was fluffy, but definitely doesnt sit well. i reheated the other half for dinner and it disintegrated. i also tried the ropa vieja bowl. again, packed with a generous helping of meat, over rice, some slaw, and a maduro. very tender. i loved the beans. the slaw was ok, not the most flavorful but it was a nice crunchy addition. my friend ordered the tostones which i loved! fried to perfection and dusted with salt. it came with a dip/aioli which was wonderful! definitely want to come back and try their drinks and get that sandwich again!!!

Taste of the Caribbean is a black- and woman- owned Jamaican restaurant in the Central District…read more (The Central District rocks as a source for minority owned ethnic foods.) Walking in, the layout suggests they are also a party/mini-concert/event space. Service is casual; we were told to sit anywhere. I should have boogied my way to the table. We happily browsed through the menu looking at the many choices, some very unfamiliar. Everything looks so good, and prices are reasonable. We need to return and be more adventurous next time. Our server was helpful, guiding portion size and optional sides. The Food: Jerk Chicken plate, add steamed veggie, $20 + $2 - 5 Stars True to the jerk seasoning, theirs is spicy, as it should be. I find it annoying when jerk seasoning isn't spicy enough. The seasoning tastes even spicier when I drink water, and the heat spreads. So good! I was also happy they use boned chicken, which is more flavorful. I asked about veggies, that is $2 extra. Oxtails plate, add rice & peas, $24 + $1 - 5 Stars With beefy stock, these oxtail pieces are well-seasoned and paired well with root vegetables. A small salad and the rice & peas are a good match to the oxtail. I enjoy seeing oxtails used in different recipes. Jamaican patty, $5 - 5 Stars These beef meat pies are freshly baked and arrived at our table smoking hot. We were happy that we ordered two, so we wouldn't have to share. Haha. Very delicious. Plantains, $8 - 5 Stars From the appetizers portion of the menu, these are perfectly fried, caramelized, with minimal blackened carcinogens. This plate was a particularly good batch.

Great Jamaican food in the Seattle area with reasonable prices! Service is decent and the staff is…read morefriendly.