Food is always on point but it's hard to get them on the phone which means a longer wait time.

Not good the food is spicy and not that good it wasn't good for me and I can't do spicy food

This place has one of the best jerk chickens unlike alot of other Jamaican spots you can tell this place cooks the jerk on the fire. The chicken is juicy and flavorful not a ton of heat. Good portion sizes as well. read more

Real beef patties and curry chicken!! This place is BOMB. Friendly service and good prices. I got the lunch special. $11 for a small entree, patty, and drink before 2:30. read more

Just Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

I'm gonna help my Yelp loveys out with a little tip :) Juuuuuuuust.... Jeeeeeeerrrrk. That's the tip. Their name best describes what I will hop in the car for, to drive across town and curb a craving, any day. They do Reeeeaaallllly good authentic style jerk that is, in my humble opinion, only second to the Jerk I've had hot from the grills of Negril & Trelawny JA. The people that ring up orders are usually a little ( or a lot) rude. They have been sold out of menu items within 30 minutes of their opening time or at opening time, frequently. The actual location looks like a sketchy hole in the wall liiiiiiiiikely because it is one, but do I still loooooooovve licking that yummo jerk sauce from every fingertip? YUP! Am I gonna stop driving across town to gobble up their jerk treats because of a little piss poor customer service and their location not being the most aesthetically appealing? NOPE! I'm going back with bells and whistles just like I have been for over 10 years now, for alllllll the extra spicy sauced half chickens, cabbage, and rice and peas I can get my hands on... with or without the pennies in it, LOL. I'm still drivin across town for it and you may even catch me eating it at a stop light one day from the foil with no utensils when the mood strikes me. If you see me, make sure to say "hey!" read more

This is authentic Jamaican food. I had the large jerk chicken plate. Highly recommend to anyone with a taste for Jamaican food! read more

Just Jerk - Large Jerk Chicken, rice and sweet plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

Probably the best spot around here. Can always count on them for some bomb curry chicken. Tender & hot. Never dry. Plenty of flavor and portions are great. read more

Just Jerk - Curry chicken platter. - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

The best brown stew chicken I've ever had, all the patty options are amazing. Customer service is top notch ! If your hungry for some Authentic Jamaican food stop here, You won't be disappointed :) read more

Friendly staff at times & delicious food all the time. I'm sure you will see what I see investing this business.

Absolutely amazing the best Caribbean food and the DMV hands down! That jerk taste fresh off the grill!

LOVE this place. The food always hits and the people are always friendly! Best spot to get jerk chicken and fish. I didn't grow up on this food but I wish I did lol. Do yourself a favor and get you some. read more

Just Jerk - Snapper Platter - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

We decided to come here based on the reviews and pics. Pros: The lady at the register is very nice, they had a good drink selection and the prices were decent. The food was very underwhelming! It looked delicious but was lacking in flavor! I had curry chicken and a beef patty, hubby had jerk chicken. Both of our chicken was very dry, they didn't put sauce on the meat or rice. The plantains & beef patty were good. My curry doesn't taste like a Jamaican curry though, it almost reminds me of Indian curry. Hubby swore that the jerk tasted just like the jar jerk paste I use at home lol...the rice and peas had no flavor at all & the cabbage was not cooked at all (it was crunchy and had no flavor). I will not return. read more

Delicious food fast service with a smile :) . This Jamaican carry out Restaurant only serves chicken and fish ( no red meat ) with hearty portions at a great value . This is my go to spot if I'm ever in the lanham area . read more

The Jerk chicken was so sweet like it was seasoned with brown sugar & cinnamon. The cabbage was tuff and the rice & peas was mushy. I haven't had them in a few years but i was in the area so I remember how good it was in the past. Let's just say I will not be returning ever again. $$17 meal wasted and they give you a lot of food. The sauce is not right throw away the whole recipe and bring back the original sauce . read more

Food is BOMB !!!!! Way too authentic. I come from a Caribbean background and this did not disappoint. However I could do w/o the cabbage. read more

Just Jerk - Jerk chicken, Rice&Peas, Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

WOW Yum. From Seattle, my boyfriend used to live in the DC area. We made a trek for this stuff. It's amazing. Take out only. There is a small parking lot. Order right, act right. Large platter and a 1/4 chicken + festival. YUM YUM YUM. Yes, there is parking. The staff is no nonsense. Worth the trek. Glad they are surviving the pandemic. read more

My wife and I used to love this place even though we haven't been here in a few years, today we got the brown stew chicken (we always get) and the flavors were not good i don't know for sure but this place must be under new management or the original chef quit because this place used to have the bomb food nonetheless we won't be coming back read more

The food is great! The jerk chicken is different not in a bad way, HOWEVER, it has a sweet, smoky taste but the jerk sauce is sweet and spicy and tops it off! The rice and peas and cabbage and plantains were made perfect. Over all great experience and the customer service was great! read more

Loved the red snapper ! I gave it a four because there was way much more rice than fish , maybe two pieces would of been great! Otherwise everything was good read more

What is the point of ordering ahead when I still have to wait 45 mins ADDITION from the time I was told it would be ready? The food is good but the attitude and eye rolls that I get are not worth the stress. I'd rather take my hour and a half and go grocery shopping once a month. read more

One of my favorite places in MD to get curry chicken. I'm not into spicy so haven't tried anything else. The customer service leaves a bit to be desired as they always seem to be out of something and the same person is handling phone orders (of which there are a lot) and walk-ins so there's a wait just to place your order. Here are a few "know before ya go" tips": It is a carry out so the only seating is for those waiting for orders. That's not a bad thing...it's a carry out. You are meant to carry it out of there! Parking takes some negotiation as there aren't many spaces and the "lot" is tight. Some folks are conversationalists others are not. Homegirl who takes your order...she's the latter. Don't take it personal. She's never rude just not overly excited you're there either. LOL Now go forth, live, love and cool runnings. read more

Meat Plaintain Rice and Cabbage all spicy all standard all good. Ask for extra brown Stew and jerk sauce. Beef and chicken patties are hot and filling. Take a ting from the cooler and get Mango ice cream from York Castle. ask if they have fresh Sorrel. I did not see any. read more

The jerk chicken had a weird taste to it. I couldn't finish it. Maybe it was an off day but flavoring was off. I know good jerk as a Jamaican. A disappointment cause good Jamaican is hard to find here compared to NY. read more

The Best. Awesome food, Awesome service, Awesome StaffJerk is my favorite and the delicious plaintain read more

Just Jerk - Jerk chicken! - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

Having been to this restaurant multiple times, I can agree this is the best jerk chicken in the area! But today I was able to try the portobello mushroom also known as the Garvey Jerk mushroom platter. I am a history buff and have read some of Marcus Garvey's books and listened to Burning Spears' Marcus Garvey / Garvey Ghost Dub version album which is a major classic! Back to the food, the Garvey mushroom was great. I didn't miss the dark chicken large platter which is equally as good. Not only was the mushroom good for my soul, but my relative thought it looked like jerk chicken at first. I forgot to let the nice ladies in the front know that I wanted the dish spicy. Fortunately for me, I'm Trini and had the homemade pepper sauce from back home on deck to quench my weakness for spice! Tip: If you pack patience, order your food inside (I hear call in wait time can be hit/miss) and stand inside at eyeshot distance, you will not be vex about the wait time. My total wait time on a Sat was 25 mins. Yes in life there are always things to complain about but the food and price is unbeatable. Treat yourself, don't neglect yourself! read more

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This is very disrespectful to serve this to someone as a veggie patter.... 1. The cabbage is bland and oily(no veggies just cabbage) 2. There's s no way this is rice and peas/ canned peas mixed with stream rice (no flavor) #shameful 3. Plantains are not cooked on the inside and is cut really big. WASTE OF MONEY read more

Just Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

Great food especially the jerk shrimp. The salmon was a little over cooked but I'd try again.

This spot has been on fire since Covid. This is one of the small business that has been surviving during Covid and continue to stay busy. This is a 2 person small business and they are handling phone orders, pick up orders and walk-ins with a smile and no mix up on any orders either. No matter what you decide to order, you are going to get that Jerk taste. My first time trying the fish patties and it was Delicious!! The food is cook fresh and pipping hot from the grill. Come check this local business and you will not be disappointed! read more

About a 3.5: Just Jerk is a Jamaican Jerk House that offers freshly-cooked Jamaican food all-day; I've been wanting to try this place ever since I drove by it when I was in the area a few months ago. They offer Jerk Platters that come with rice & peas and a side of stewed cabbage (dark meat chicken, chicken breast, chicken wings, portobello mushrooms, kingfish, snapper, salmon, or shrimp); other entrees (Curry Chicken or Brown Stew Chicken); just chicken (dark meat, white meat, wings); Hero Sandwiches (with lettuce, tomato, and onion on coco bread; served with cassava fries; the Paul Bogle (jerk chicken breast); George William Gordon (jerk salmon); Nanny (turkey burger); or, the Marcus Mosiah Garvey (jerk portobello mushroom); and, various sides (patties, coco bread, festival, rice & peas, stewed cabbage, and plaintains). They offer daily lunch specials from 11AM-2:30PM, where you can choose either a small Dark Jerk Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken or Curry Chicken, which comes loaded with rice & peas, a side of stewed cabbage, a patty (chicken or beef), and a bottle of soda for $11! Yes, I though that was a great bargain! They also have a large portion, but the small is more than enough (as they totally jam-pack the meal to the brim!). My husband and I shared the Dark Jerk Chicken and the Curry Chicken, and tried both the chicken and the beef patty. I've only had jerk chicken once in Jamaica, from a jerk hut on the beach, and I remember it not being that flavorful. This place's chicken was very juicy and the flavor was good; I just wish it was more 'grilled.' However, there was a generous portion of the meat as well as a great serving of the rice & peas and the side of stewed cabbage. I wasn't much of a fan of the rice & peas as it had an off flavor to it; the stewed cabbage was actually nice and crunchy, and I enjoyed that a lot. I also enjoyed the plantains, as I love fried/sugary plaintains :D The Curry Chicken kind of reminded me of chana masala (the chickpeas dish); be careful of the small chicken bones throughout; this also had a lot of meat and was more 'savory.' I wasn't a fan of the beef patty, but I did like the chicken as it was spicy and tasted like chicken curry - I did wish the patty was deep-fried or something so it was crispier (it was actually quite soft). For our soda choices, I had the Jamaican Ginger Beer, and my husband had the Kola Champagne - the Ginger Beer was okay (very ginger-y), and the Kola Champagne tasted like Inca Kola. Service was friendly and quite efficient; this is only a carry-out, so you only have a line of chairs where you sit and wait. I would love to come back and try out their Brown Stew Chicken, the coco bread, and the cassava fries. Getting here is kind of a pain, as it's off of a 1-way, so you do need to make U-turns (if you miss it, you have to go around again). +daily lunch specials (only offered in 'small,' but more than enough to share!) +jerk chicken (maybe ask for extra jerk sauce?) +stewed cabbage +plantains +if offered a patty, choose the chicken instead of the beef read more

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Just JERK is some place I go to get take out at least once a month! The best Jerk I know of on this side of town. They give you large portions so even a small order with the 2 sides goes a looong way. You get the smokey grilled flavor from the chicken, the cabbage is well seasoned and crunchy (not soggy like its been sitting for hours), the rice is fluffy with good texture. This place does not cut corners, every time I go the food is consistently well prepared. Now once you get comfortable call your order in as sometimes there is a 10 minute wait. My favorite after work meal is the 2 piece dark meat small (tender and juicy) with rice and peas, along with the cabbage. Runs around $10.The people are extra cool there. Vegetarians or those cutting back on meat: They do jerk vegetables (like mushrooms and tofu) too. Recently I have been seeing that they have added brown stew chicken to the daily menu. They have all the tasty island drinks and sodas beside ginger beer available. Along with ice cream in very exotic flavors Guinness, pineapple, rum raisin, mango, and the list goes on! Just Jerk is a Jamaican Jewel in the rough! read more

How do you run out of beef patties and jerk chicken on a Saturday afternoon??? ‍ I've driven past here hundreds of times but decided to try them today and this is what happens. Never again! read more

If you're ever in this area and seeking out some authentic Jamaican food, this is definitely the place to go! It's a bit of a hole in the wall but don't let that steer you away. The food is amazing and the staff is nice and helpful. I usually get the jerk chicken which come with plantain, rice & beans and cabbage. It's always well seasoned and delicious. They have small and larger platters. The small isn't really that small, it'll fill you up and you'll still have left overs. Their meat patties are fresh and delicious also, so make sure you get some!! The only thing that I didn't care too much for was their Jerk fish. I'll pass on that. But everything else is a yes! read more

This place is definitely worth the drive if you don't live near!!! My first time visiting was on a whim. You can taste the food before you actually taste the food, the smell is just that filling. Now if you're looking for a place with great decor, this is sooo not the place for you. Its basically a little colored shack turned restaurant. The best thing about this place are the flavors, the flavors definitely burst in your mouth and made me fell like I was back in Jamaica. Also the menu offers a lot of variety. I ended up choosing the vegetarian platter, with jerk mushrooms. They were cooked to perfection, with the right amount of jerk seasoning. And the rice and peas were great, also the coco bread was very fresh. I would definitely reccommend this place if you are interested in some authentic Jamaican food!!! read more

I had a hard time finding this location. Finally I stumble upon it and navigated my way through the war zone like parking lot riddled with deep crater like potholes. Don't be like the one customer who came in and almost fell down the stairs. When you walk in step down. I now know that when they say "Just Jerk" I shouldn't go in there with my mouth tuned for oxtails or curry goat. Like the name implies, it's just jerk, curry and a few fish options. I went with the 1/4 dark jerk chicken and it comes with cabbage, plantains, rice and peas. The portion was plenty and the taste was good. The woman who took my order was very sweet and we chatted a bit while waiting for my food. I saw that many people call in and pick up. Although I didn't call my order in it was prepared in a brief amount of time. This isn't a dine in option but there's noting stopping you from sitting in your car and eating until you feel the need to get on with your life. read more

Just Jerk - Jerk chicken, plantains, cabbage w/rice & peas - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

I ordered the Brown Stew Chicken, which came with cabbage, rice and beans and plantains. My daughter ordered the white meat (chicken breast platter) which came with cabbage, rice and beans and plantains. We also ordered cocoa bread, a beef patty and York Castle custard (mango, orange pineapple and rum raisin). I was pleasantly surprised with the taste of the food from what looks like a shack on the outside. I assuming the design is supposed to give this establishment a back home feel. The chicken was delicious. Very tender and flavorful. I was not over excited with the plantains. They seemed a little dry. They might have been under the warmer too long. However the flavor was there. I love York Castle custard. It was delicious as always. I recommend Just Jerk and will be going back again to try something different. read more

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My never ending search for a mind-blowing Caribbean food restaurant in the DMV brought me to Just Jerk. Verdict: good food if you're really in the mood and in the area, but not truly worth the rubber-necking, cut-me-off traffic of the 495 beltway drive to get it. I ordered the brown stew chicken and jerk chicken platters, with an additional side of plantains. The brown stew chicken was dry and the seasoning did not stand out to me. However, I know different caribbean islands prepare certain dishes uniquely (you'll notice this if you're truly familiar with west indian cooking) so my experience could be completely different from someone else's. I also got the white meat jerk chicken based on the recommendation of a fellow yelper, but that too was slight dry, and the jerk seasoning was too mild and tame for my liking. The rice and peas, cabbage, and fried plantains were good and saved the "experience" for me. Overall, I still recommend this place..but try to stick with the jerk chicken (dark meat) for a solid delicious experience. read more

I am Jamaican and I have been living in this area for 6 years. I have only found 1 restaurant that actually cooks GREAT Jamaican food. I am so glad I came here. I ordered the small jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage, and plantains. I also ordered festival. The meal was very good. If you don't like spicy then I wouldn't recommend or let the cashier know you don't want it was be spicy. I love spicy so I was in heaven. I enjoyed every minute of it. The price wasn't bad at all either. The location is definitely a "hole in the wall" but those are the places that have the best food. Just seeing the chef preparing the fresh meat made me know this place was gonna be a winner. I definitely recommend and I sure will go back soon. They all gave us a lot of food too in the small. Enough to spilt for about 3 days or maybe just 2. I don't eat a lot in one sitting so that part is subjective. If you're in the area for some authenticity then definitely go to Just Jerk. They also have brown stew and fish as well. I think the next time I will try their jerk fish. read more

Just Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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The jerk chicken is great. Mine had a good amount of tiny bones it, but the flavor is delicious and authenticate with large portions.

I honestly love this spot! They give large portions and the food and atmosphere always seem soooooo authentic. The only reason why I rated them 4 stars is because I I ALWAYSSSSSS have to use the bathroom after I eat here! read more

Why didn't I know about this place when I worked in the area? I would have been eating here every day. My boyfriend put me on to this place and I am HOOKED! Don't be deceived by the minimalist décor, the food here is great! The wait is long (it definitely ain't fast food), but it's worth it. I don't eat much Jamaican food, so always order the same thing: mild jerk chicken plate with cabbage, rice and beans, sweet plantain and coco bread. I've never been to Jamaica, but I imagine that this is what authentic Jamaican food tastes like. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, the cabbage is cooked well and still has a little crunch to it (not mushy, like some other places), the plantain is plump and sweet, and the rice and beans are...well, it's kinda hard to mess those up. But they're good too. And they give you so much food. Besides the jerk chicken, my boyfriend also loves the beef patties here. They do tend to run out of things, and either it's at least 45 minutes until the next batch will be ready or they flat out refuse to make more... even though it's still a few hours until closing time. Hasn't happened often, but I've seen quite a few people leave disappointed. They used to sell pineapple ginger beer (best stuff ever!!!), but the last time I checked, they stopped selling it and I haven't been able to find it anywhere. As for the service... well, you're not coming for that, so don't expect much. You're here for the food, so place your order, pay your money, and wait patiently (and attentively... the girl at the counter gets a little moody if she has to call your order out too many times). Every time I get ready to pass the exit for Just Jerk on the highway, I'm always checking the time to see if I have an extra few minutes to stop by and get my fix. If you have a little extra time and are craving some really good Jamaican food, you definitely need to stop on by. read more