I visited Jamaican Kitchen for the first time today after living in the area for four years and the customer service was excellent. I was greeted with genuine smiles as soon as I walked in , which is so rare these days. I ordered a Large Oxtail, a Small Curry Chicken, a 6 piece plantain, and a bottled drink. The total came to $52. The food itself had great flavor. The rice was perfectly cooked, the cabbage was good, and the oxtail came with seven pieces. I do want to add that some of the pieces were the size of a grape. The chicken was a bit salty and tough in some spots, but it definitely did not lack flavor. My only real issue was the price point matching the portion size. Oxtail is expensive everywhere, but for $52, I just did not feel like it was enough food for the money. Overall, I definitely enjoyed the flavors and the amazing hospitality for my first visit. It is a solid spot, I just wish the portions were slightly more generous for the price. read more

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Food is awesome. Love a great patty. Their food offerings are worth the following: Service, another thing to be desired. Multiple times have had them not have the called in order ready, nor did they care. No charisma whatsoever. I tried to be polite but no response. Whatever. Maybe it's always a bad day here. ‍ Cafeteria style tables and decor. Not really a done in place unless it's on the run. If you like Jamaican food it's great. Just don't expect it to be ready on time, nor served with a smile. I would honestly be here all the time if they were nice. read more

I really wanted to like this spot but the food did not deliver the way I hoped. The jerk pork was decent and tender enough with a little kick, but that is where the flavor stopped. My curry chicken, cabbage, and rice and beans dinner was completely flavorless. No seasoning, no richness, no island warmth, just bland. I am all for supporting small businesses, especially Caribbean spots, but the quality and taste have to match the price. This felt like a miss. I hope they can tighten up the seasoning and consistency because the potential is there, it just did not show up on my plate. The restaurant was clean with great music playing. read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Curry Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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Very unprofessional experience. I ordered online over an hour in advance, but when I arrived, they couldn't even find my order. I waited about 30 minutes in the restaurant while they continued making other customers' food. I ordered curry chicken with rice, peas, and sides. After waiting all that time, they finally started my plate and then told me they had run out of curry chicken. Meanwhile, I watched someone who had just walked in receive curry chicken. So my food was either given to someone else or my order was never properly handled. The manager let me choose jerk wings instead and said my refund would be processed and take up to 3 days. It's now been 3 days and I still haven't received my refund. It says they processed and took my money. They also forgot my rice and cabbage, so I had to go back inside to get it. I understand mistakes happen, but the lack of organization, communication, and customer service was extremely disappointing. I ordered ahead and paid in advance, and this should not have been this difficult. Very disappointing experience. read more

Pepper steak with cabbage & rice - amazing!! Tried the spinach and veggie paddy I ate all the food before I remembered to take pictures. Near BDL airport. Great for dine in and/or take out. Friendly service and reasonable price for the quality and quantity of food given.. read more

Everytime we eat here the food is perfection . They also sell fresh coconut water ! Staff is always polite and the place is cute . Not many sit in tables but who cares when he food is A+ read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Goat soup is my favorite thing in the menu ! They have it on Thursdays but sell out quickly . Coco bread is always fresh and warm . - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

I'd say 2.5 stars instead of 3 based on the experience. We stopped in for a beef patty and coco bread on the run. There were only 2 customers before us, one at drive thru who was served pretty quickly and one lady who was there waiting when we arrived and who looked a bit annoyed. We ordered 2 patties with coco bread and cheese and one snapple. The price was $17 and some change. So you'd think we were just going to be handed a patty and leave because we could see the patties...but we actually took a seat and waited 15-20 minutes. The staff was nice and apologized for the long wait but seemed overwhelmed by the order before us. They must have not had all of the food prepared yet because you could just see scrambling and tension. When we finally saw that customer receive her order it wasn't a big order at all. The patty was very tasty, the coco bread really wasn't. For almost $18 and such a long wait to be handed a beef patty, I don't think I'd be in a hurry to return. However it's a cute spot, super clean and I really hope they do well. read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Very clean interior - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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This restaurant recently opened in my neighborhood so I had to try it, I ordered the national dish of Jamaica "Ackee n Salt fish" served with "hard food" (yam, banana and dumplins), it was very flavorful and well cooked. It was so good I felt guilty after adding hot sauce. The price to portion ratio is ok just a bit pricey but reasonable, the food is good! read more

Came upon this cute spot located in a small strip of restaurants. As you can see the exterior is clean and well lit as well as the inside. I loved the art work on the inside with nice Jamaican music playing. The menu is kinda alacarte The service was quick. The staff was friendly and most importantly the food was delicious. The cabbage wasn't over cooked or mushy like most places. It was flavorful and retained texture The wings were well done and so tender the jerk flavor was so good When it says 3 wings it's pieces not whole wings so order appropriately read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Entrance - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

"So do it Jamaica yeah Got plenty for you and me Honky tonkin' with my baby In that deep blue sea" (Elton John) I experienced none of the negative things some reviewers have written about, With all honesty, I had a FANTASTIC experience here tonight. First of all, I was greeted with a hearty "Hello Brother" by the cheerful counterman, and by the time I left with my takeout order ten minutes later, he must have called me brother ten times. The last one, was a "Goodbye Brother" and it was accompanied with a double hands on the heart bow from the waist!!! That was pretty awesome. I wanted to start with a spicy beef patty, but he had just popped a fresh batch into the oven and I didn't want to wait 20 minutes, so I went with a spicy beef and cheese patty ($3.59). It was very good, had a generous amount of filling that was very tasty and yes... very spicy. I also went with a small order of jerk pork with vegetables and rice and peas for $10. Now this is one of my go to dishes, and I LOVED it. More times than I can remember, jerk pork contains a fair amount of inedible fat and gristle. Not here -the pork was meticulously trimmed so every cubic inch of it was perfectly edible. Seriously, there was zero waste. And what good is that jerk pork without a good portion of rice and a yummy zippy jerk sauce over everything? Well, let me tell ya Brother, the rice and sauce were terrific and combined with the trimmed meat and shredded cabbage for a fantastic $10 dish. The Jamaican Kitchen is next door to a burrito joint which is next door to a Pho joint in a strip mall, all pretty much across the street from Bradley Airport. Think of them as a mini-international food court. read more

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OK, this is my new favorite Jamaican place! We picked up yesterday and did a picnic at Northwest Park (also new to us). Our choices - ackee and saltfish (listed under breakfast but available for lunch) with a side of plantains, curried goat, curried chickpeas, meat pie and a gizzada (small pastry off the shelf). We also picked up a johnny cake mix from the small selection of other items on the shelf - and very nearly got a tempting looking rum cake. The Jamaican rock cake looked good too and may be a choice next time. Most dishes come in small, medium or large options with appropriate pricing. For two of us we got two small and one medium plus a meat pie and had a ton of leftovers! This is probably too much for two people but there were a lot of things we wanted to try. The big winner was the curried goat. Super tasty with a wonderful texture. As is pretty normal for this kind of dish, there are bones. Just be aware of this if the dish is new to you. I am told the ackee and saltfish was also another "get again" though I didn't try it myself. Great plantains cooked just right. The chickpea dish wasn't quite to our taste but that was more a personal seasoning preference - the curry style on the goat was more rich and flavorful for us. I like that they do use quite different seasonings on various curries though. I noticed there are picnic tables outside which is nice to have as an option, but Northwest Park was a great find for us too and provided wonderful shade in which to enjoy our lunch. read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Small salt-fish and ackee, small curried chickpeas, curried goat (plantains came with salt-fish dish), meat pie, gizzado - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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This place is a ripoff. 2 Jamaican patties for $8.25? And the lady at the counter wasn't friendly. You're located right by an airport. You don't have to have such high prices. You have a built in customer base with all the people flying in or out of Bradley International Airport. If you were smart , you'd have low prices and make up the difference in volume. You got me once but not twice. Will never visit again and I travel quite often. read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

This place is hit or miss. Some nights it's absolutely the best Jamaican food. Very top notch flavor and spice portions large. Other night cold food very bland and skimpy portions. Frustrating. We continue to visit as the good nights are worth it. read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Jerk pork rice beans cabbage. Mid size lunch - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

The food was excellent. I had the oxtails in brown sauce with beans and rice. I went back the next day and had two butter fish and they were so delicious. read more

Absolutely fire! I ordered a small Jerk Chicken with peas & cabbage, a spicy beef patty, and spicy beef & cheese patty. Everything was delicious! My order was prepared promptly and portion sizes were perfect. if you are hungry and considering two different me options, I suggest ordering a small of both! I am excited to try the chicken curry next time.! read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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I went to check out the Jamaican Kitchen on its second day open. As soon as you walk in, the incredible smell of Jamaican food hits you. I tried the curry chicken and beef patties (spicy and mild). The chicken was mild but flavorful. The meat was so tender it was falling apart. That entree came with rice and beans, with cabbage. The beef patties were both terrific - I'd recommend the spicy. It's got a kick without being overpowering. I'm already excited to go and try out the rest of the menu! read more

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The flavor of the oxtails were perfect just enough sauce over the rice with the beans and peas. Rice was not starchy or sticky it was very flaky and delicious they also have tropical rhythms beverages which gives you the feel of the island. This is a must try!! even if you don't like Jamaican food there are some things on the menu that you will enjoy. I personally don't like spicy food so I went with the oxtails and I was definitely pleased. I'm quite picky and I will return! read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Jamaican Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Chicken was dry, portions small and overpriced. BBQ sauce on jerk chicken. Staff was pleasant and place seemed busy. Went at peak mealtime so surprised chicken was so dry. read more

We have ordered from here a few times and I couldn't decide whether to give the place a 3 or 4. The service has always been very friendly and quick. If you want take out you have to order in advance online. They don't take phone orders anymore. The food is hard to generalize. We have enjoyed some dishes but not all. My husband often gets the oxtail meal which he says is decent but not amazing. I usually get the stew chicken or curry chicken meal which are good. I've had the jerk chicken meal but don't like the sauce that they put over it. It's the same chicken/sauce combo in the jerk chicken sandwich so I did not enjoy the sandwich at all. The beef and chicken patties are pretty good and I always pick up one or two. They have a selection of drinks, sorrel and during the holidays you can even order a rum cake in advance! So overall I think it depends what you get here. After eating here a few times we continue to come for the dishes we have consistently enjoyed. read more

Be warned- pure and unadulterated ripoff @ Rocky Hill location The "large" stew chicken for $13.99 has 4 pieces of meat  which were mostly bone and 1 piece of chicken skin(see pic). The chicken on the left and right side of my plate are literally just the leg bones lmao- you can't make this stuff up! (see other pic) The "large steak" for $14.59 has 8 pieces of bite sized meat which tasted suspiciously like stew beef and nothing like steak. There's profit and then there's stiffing your customers. Never again read more

Jamaican Kitchen - 2 of the 4 pieces of chicken in their "large" stew chicken are leg bones lmao - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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Came back here and tried the Steak and Rice! So much better than the first time I came here! I will be coming back to try different dishes Very happy with my order! * A really good price for food * Great quality read more

I stopped in just before closing at about 8:45pm. The young man and young woman working were incredibly gracious and happy to help me despite the fact that they were clearly cleaning up and getting prepared to close. I went with my usual, jerk pork and plantains (TRY IT - IF YOU'VE NEVER HAD IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT - I PROMISE) and it was as good as always; they even threw in a couple extra plantains!! The proprietors and their staff are the nicest people and the food is amazing, what else is there? read more

Best ever!!! After a long flight and checking into our hotel room we went searching for dinner. We ended up here and left with 2 huge meals of Jamaican chicken rice and cabbage and a curry chicken dish both were incredible and enough food to feed a family of five. They also carry Jamaican treats, breads and drinks. I finally got to taste the Irish moss drink. Best food ever! I wish they were in my town in Alaska. read more

My girlfriend flight was delayed an hour So I drove around thinking to grab food and kill some time This strip is loaded with all the stock fast food chains As I was driving around I stumbled upon this place And knew instantly it would at least be better then subway Now I don't want to brag .. but I've been around the Connecticut Caribbean food scene a long time And have eaten at just about every one this side of New York so I can tell you about a good beef patty and coco bread I freakin love them And boy does this place have it Top notch - To boot the two ladies and fellow with the hat in back We're all super warm and welcoming to me And that goes a loooong way with me All smiles and good vibes for sure when I was there. It's a shame I live more then an hour from here or I would return on the regular But alas It was a diamond find just when I needed it to be there The rest of you with the low star ratings Should reconsider and help this small establishment With higher ratings Wouldn't you rather support someone who is your neighbor rather then McDonald's Wendy's and Popeyes So what your chicken was dry one time or some other minor incident - I was shocked to see this place have Such low ratings ..... Your moms never screwed up dinner once? Smh read more

The Jamaican wings are so smoky, they taste like they were smoked over burning cigarettes. Call first cuz they inform you they are out of what you ordered, when you get there to pick up. I wanted to love this place so badly read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Med Jamaican Wings - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Not a fan ordered a combo and got one big mess.. jerk chicken & oxtail my personal favorite but this place lacks flavor. read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Jerk chicken and oxtail combo - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Two stars because the workers were nice, but the food is honestly awful. Ordered fried chicken online but when I arrived they didn't have any. I asked that they replace it with stew chicken. I ordered a dozen pieces of fried chicken they replaced it with 8 tiny pieces of disgusting stew chicken. It had to be the worst island food I've ever had. I would compare this to a McDonald's for Jamaican food. read more

Great tasty & flavorful food with good portions! I just got off a flight at Bradley International airport!, Jamaican Kitchen is very close by! read more

Jamaican Kitchen - Jerk wings with rice & peas, cabbage and plantains... delicious - Caribbean Near Me - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Issa Island Vibe here Great super service and food watery and off the bone Worth every sense to cent! I can't stop ordering!!!! BIG UP FAM

This place is amazing, every time I am in the Windsor Locks area, I must stop for dinner. When I have new colleagues visit the area, Jamaican Kitchen is my first recommendation for dinner. read more

Not nearly as tasty as I expected. With the oxtail over the rice, it was more like soup. Servings were very little

Done with this spot for a while. Been a supporter since the beginning. Steady falling down hill. Service Meh, fresh product if you're lucky. You can't pass off yesterday food for todays and think people don't know. Very unorganized unlike the beginning when stuff was tight, food was fresh and service was on point. I'll give it six months to sort itself out read more

I like Jamaican food and decided to give this place a try. I would sum it up as just ok... beef Pattie's were very good, plantains were ok. I had the ox tail which was Luke warm, mostly bones and mostly rice. Also had the jerk chicken wings which were ok but not the jerk flavor I expected and am used too in Jamaican restaurant. Ok for a quick bite.. read more

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Wah mi blod klot! Bookem! Bookem! Me try me no like mon! It was okay but some of the food seemed a bit stale for my liking. I'm not sure if there is not enough traffic to keep the food fresh or what the deal is but I've def had better quality Jamaicans in my time. I will not frequent this establishment for my Caribbean needs and shall indeed find a different spot closer to my abode. read more

i've gotten take out from here a couple times now and have been super happy with everything i've ordered. this restaurant is a lovely new addition to route 75 read more

One of the more reasonably priced Jamaican restaurants in CT. I always get their curry shrimp. The rice and cabbage go so well with it. The shrimp is perfectly cooked. The store has some really nice paintings also that you can purchase. read more

I'm sorry,I was so excited to finally have a jamaican restaurant open up near me, and I had such hi hopes for good food! Ordered jerk chicken, the portion was Okay, the weird tasting bbq sauce they pour over It is what disappointing to me! I like the sweet and spicy island flavor I associate with Jam food, and this definitely wasn't that! read more

For the cost, the food was subpar and dry. I order chicken curry and the chicken was over cooked and dry. I've tried them again just in case it was a fluke, but same disappointing experience. read more

I was initially excited when they came to town. The food is pretty good and we started getting it every week. The past two weeks I had some trouble, however. Last week, they put our sweet plantains in a bag that leaked all over the place. By time I got home, there was oil all over the outside of the bag. and the other containers within the bag. It was a real mess. This week, things got much worse. The kid behind the counter was wearing his mask below his chin. I didn't say anything, but was already troubled as he was serving my food. Then, I saw spit fly from his mouth to the general area where he was serving the food from. I don't know if it landed in the food, but it's likely. I don't want to give such a low rating for a restaurant that I'm this excited about, but this is a global pandemic and that was disgusting. read more

Ordering online for pickup was quick and very easy. Pulled up to the drive thru window at the time order was supposed to be ready and was greeted by a very pleasant and courteous staff member. Order was ready and waiting for us! We got the mild beef patties with coco bread and a large pepper steak dinner. All hot and delicious! We would definitely order from this restaurant again. read more