Absolutely cannot recommend this place enough. We have dined in and also done takeout. Either option, the food is phenomenal. I will note that if you are interested in seafood, then you should call ahead of time because sometimes they need to know that in advance. But 100% if you have not been here, this needs to be on your to try immediately list. read more

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I really like this place. It's a local spot tucked away in the corner, so you might miss it. But it's worth seeking out. The lunch menu during the weekdays are unbeatable. You can order three entrees for only $5! My favorites are the stew chicken and jerk chicken. For the sides, you get to choose between mac and cheese or salad. The meat falls right off the bone and is cooked well. I would have preferred a little bit more flavor in the meat personally as I feel like theres more flavor in the sauce that is paired with it, but it is still a go to spot whenever I'm the area. The service is friendly and there is plenty of seating. Ambiance is a little vintage. read more

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This place is very popular for Jamaican food. I ordered two meals, and each takeout container was loaded. Prices are very reasonable and service is great. Food is well worth trying. Curry chicken- if your into sauce, then this is the entree for you. Chicken was tender and comes with a side of coleslaw and rice/beans. I would've like a little bit more curry flavor though. Jerk- again another entree with a lot of sauce. For me I enjoy a dry rub jerk chicken. So this was my least favorite meal, but it was still ok. Beef pie- If your familiar with Hispanic food, their Pastelillo is almost similar. The difference is, the Jamaican beef pies come in a thicker crust. Plus there both flavored differently. I would've enjoyed this beef pie more, if the cheese was melted. Coleslaw- vinegar based and was amazing read more

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Kalypso is consistently one of the best restaurants in Buffalo and in my opinion the only good Caribbean spot. Try the oxtail and jerk chicken combo! read more

Kalypso - two take out containers of food - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We were in the area and wanted to try something new. Jamaican sounded good. It was hard to order due to lack of online menu or social media updates anywhere. So we ordered their two main dishes the (large) Jerk Chicken and the (small) Curry Chicken. Upon picking up the food, the diner was pretty dark and seemed closed at first. The dining room itself is kind of small and dingy. However, the service was nice and the prices weren't bad. So I took my food and was on my way. The food was phenomenal. The portions were very generous. Meat just fell from the bones in both dishes. The Jerk Chicken was spicy with a strong sweet accent. And the Curry Chicken was super yummy. It was so good that my boyfriend and I finished it all in one night! I wish access to the menu was available. But other than that, I would definitely recommend this restaurant, their Jamaican food is SO GOOD. read more

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My go to spot for Jamaican food! The jerk chicken is delicious also they are VERY generous with servings ( especially rice and peas ) - also staff super friendly ! read more

Kalypso - Jerk Chicken (small) - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Came here for some soul food with the misses. Tiny little spot with some decent food. Nothing blew us away and the flavors were rather bland. Pretty large portion and solid fill you up food, but not "soulfull" enough for us! We tried the ox tail large dinner, the large curry chicken dinner and we tried the beef pattys which were my favorite item overall and to me the most flavorful. They close at 6pm on the day we visited (Thursday) and I have to point out that the walls and front seating area was pretty filthy. There were also a ton of sharp bone shards in the curry chicken, so be careful when you eat it. read more

Kalypso - Large ox tail dinner - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Decided to try them again as Dr bird wouldn't take a phone order. And glad I did. The rice n peas still lack peas but the taste of the food was good and the service was good also. I ordered the jerk chicken small plate and it was a huge serving that came with rice, cabbage and plantain. read more

They honestly would get a 5 but the sides are disgusting. But the main meats are so good I don't even care that the sides are nasty lol. I love the Oxtails !!!!! read more

Their food is perfectly delicious authentic Jamaican food! The service is great and the atmosphere is like family! I absolutely love it here! read more

Seeeee now they need to stop playing with me! Closed! Huh! They are closed alot when I drive by trying to get good food from them! I went by three days ago and boom bam whoop! They were open. I didn't even plan on getting food from there because i expected them to be closed. I thought for a while that they were shut down. I guess I just miss they're open hours more than not. Anywho I had to take a star away because of availability. I enjoy and have for years enjoyed the food and service here. They aren't overly polite like trying to hard but they are nice and don't rush you to order. They have $5 lunch specials that run during the week. Jerk chicken, curry chicken and something else, I forget. The jerk is my absolute favorite from them, although I'm not a dark meat fan, they don't sell breast meat here. I've learned to enjoy it hahahaha. There's a fair amount of white meat in the thigh so I'll be okay. I don't eat skin off of poultry, so I take the meat from inside and soak up the sauce off of the skin. It's so good. I love to eat the sides together. Okay wait for it ... Juicy, sweet delicious plantains mmmmmmmm, yummy and deliciousness that savors on my palate long after it's gone intensifying my craving for more. There is a rice and beans combo topped with uncooked cabbage, carrots and thinly sliced cucumber OMG! The flavors together collide in my mouth and form together as one of the greatest tastes I will ever adventure with. The curry chicken is okay. I need more flavor from that. It's not spicy at all and doesn't have too much to offer in terms of flavor for my tastes buds. It's not nasty at all it just doesn't represent much to brag about. In other meals not on he lunch menu. The red snapper is very delicious only one draw back ... It has a boat load of bones. It's good though. I ordered it a few times. I appreciate the flavor, you need time to eat it too because you have to pick through the bones. Don't be surprised either by the fish starring back at you. The head and eyes come attached. It doesn't bother me but if it bothers you they can cut the head off for you. I've had the stew chicken a few times. It could use more seasoning as well in my opinion it's good but I like a blast of flavor from my food. You may wonder why four out of five stars if I feel they lack flavoring, well because I like the food. Especially the jerk chicken and sides. They get five stars. I like the customer service as well. They also take debt and credit, I appreciate that! I love the lunch prices and portion amount! So there's more to me reviewing a place that just the food that determines their star rating. I'll be back there in the future for more food and service! read more

Kalypso - The cooler - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I tried this place for the first time last month. They have a jerk chicken lunch special that consists of 2 chicken legs, rice and a cabbage mixture and it is delicious! The sauce is the absolute best I have tasted. They take pride in the food and enjoy seeing a reaction out of people when they eat. It's a small place with a couple little booth like tables and benches. I took my food out instead of eating in. I have only heard good things about the food and other menu items I would definitely go back if in the area to give something else a try. read more

The good here is terrible . It's imposters in there cooking that food. No seasoning at all very bland. Don't waste ur time. L

Not bad at all! The curry chicken dinner was delicious and flavorful a bit on the salty side and like the other reviewer stated the meal does have a lot of tiny bones that constantly have to be picked out while eating the food. Not cool lol. I've never had that experience with a curry chicken meal EVER! Not sure why this is happening but that should be an area of correction on part of the cook and management. Also, the cabbage was more like coleslaw mix than the traditional cooked Jamaican cabbage. I probably wouldn't order it again at this rate, but I love supporting small businesses. I'd try another meal from Kalypso, but not the curry chicken again. read more

Kalypso - Curry Chicken Dinner (Large) - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Don't go by how the place looks. It serves decent food. I ordered the jerk chicken entree (small) to-go and it was $8. I was a little disappointed after tasting the curry/ sauce/ gravy in which the chicken was in. It was a little too sweet and not jerk chicken type (i have had the same dish in Jamaica so that's my reference). Anyhow the chicken was actually very nicely done. It was probably grilled first then cooked in that gravy thing. It was served with rice and beans and everything together tasted fine. It was a ton a food accompanied with some salad. They forgot my fried plantain though :( I wish I had asked them to just give me the grilled chicken on rice. Would have been more delicious that way. The place is small but clean. The service is prompt. I want to try their goat curry next! read more

Kalypso - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What do you call it when the moon covers the sun while you eat at this place? A total e-kalypso of the sun. What do you call it when you use this place to sit and crack codes? Kalypsography. When your hair keeps going in your mouth while you eat here, what can you use to stop it? Hair Kalyps. What is a Latin Term that was invented by the chef here? Kalypso Facto! OK enough. What to get: Jerk Chicken with extra Jerk Sauce. So I am thinking of changing my performer name from Fox Elipsus to Fox Kalypso for two reasons. (1) I want to conquer the untapped Jamaican market. And I don't mean sell records in Jamaica. Oh no. I mean I literally want to own a market on the corner of a main street in Kingston or Montego Bay. Hook me up pls. Kthxbye. (2) I looooooove this place. The food is phenom and that's all you need to know baby. This is my favourite Jamaican place in town, and one of the best Jamaican places I have tried in the whole country. The patty is very good, the amazing fruit drinks from the fridge are remarkably awesome. The Curry Chicken is good, but probably not as good as the spicier one from Dr Bird's across the street, and probably the one on Utica St. at the Soul Food place too. But their Jerk Chicken is the piece-de-resistance. It is fall-off-the-bone-delicious, it is very cheap, $7 for a small which is actually large... it is beyond amazing. The sauce is so hot and fiery that it will rock your world, but they'll give that to you on the side if you want. They really know how to do on-the-bone chicken. It's become a favourite place of mine despite the fact that I only recently discovered it. I am a massive fan of Kalypso and would recommend that everyone and their mother and their mother's friends and extended family try it. And as for all the delicious drinks in their fridge, the Pineapple Guava is the really incredible one that you should go for. But all of them are very good. Straight in as one of my fave places in Buffalo to eat. Bravo. read more

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Fortunately, the restaurant that we were supposed to go to didn't accept credit cards. [So, FYI, Kalypso takes credit cards!] Since we were nearby and I remembered reading about this place on Yelp, I suggested that we go here instead. My friends and I were so happy with our decision! The restaurant is really casual. There are booths and tables & chairs. You order at the window, pay, and then they bring it out to you in a takeout box (even if you are dining in). Food: Small Jerk Pork $7.95: spicy & flavorful pork served with seasoned rice & beans, slaw, and a plantain. Wow. This dish is spicyyyy, but soo yummmy! The slaw was also delicious and provided a nice balance to the dish. Absolutely loved it. The pork was tender and perfectly cooked. I had leftovers for lunch and dinner! Ahhh i want moreee! Both of my friends really enjoyed their dishes too! They got a shrimp dish and a pepper steak dish. We sat here until they closed. Even though they were locking up and cleaning, they let us sit there just talking. The owners were super friendly! I will definitely return to try other things on their menu! read more

Kalypso - Small jerk pork $7.95 - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The food was amazing. I got the chicken patty with cheese, mac and cheese, oxtail entree, and pineapple upside down cake. Everything was amazing. read more

Kalypso - Oxtail Mac & Cheese Pineapple Upside-down Cake Chicken Patty - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great food but they open and close when they feel like it and that can be annoying when the sign says otherwise.

I will just start by saying DONOT JUDGE THIS PLACE ON IT'S LOOKS. This place is the definition of a hidden gem. I'll be honest, upon entering the place it does look a bit shady and unappealing but just try their food and you will surely be back for some more. It is better off to get a take away and the food stays fresh for quiet a long time. Here's what we've tried and recommend: Jerk Chicken- Firstly, the portion size is humongous for the price which is a big thumbs up from us. Secondly, THAT CHICKEN is so extremely tender that the meat just falls off the bone when you pick it up. Never had such tender chicken anywhere else. The jerk sauce is sweet n spicy which is absolutely lip smacking. Comes with a side of rice, beans and fried plantains. The whole dish is pretty much good enough for 2 people. Curry chicken- The curry has a strong coconut flavor so if you're not into that then don't get this. Won't say that this is as exceptional as the jerk chicken but not bad at all. read more

I had a coworker who was nice enough to purchase me something to eat @ Kalypso so I requested red beans and rice as I haven't had beans/rice in a while. I can't to this moment stop talking about how good that side dish was!! My co worker also bought some of the chefs ox tail gravy!! It definitely hit differently so I will be ordering it from now on!! read more

Horrible food it was very bland. Need to find a new chef! I couldn't believe how awful my meal was never again.

This was my first time eating Jamaican since vacationing in Negril last winter. I really wanted to like this place, but alas it wasn't meant to be. I ordered the shrimp curry and my fiancé got the goat curry. We also ordered 2 spicy beef patties (one with cheese for 50 cents extra) and a side order of plantains (which we never received). The saturated yellow color of the shrimp curry was unappealing and the taste was off somehow. Even the plantains were a major disappointment. They weren't very sweet at all and were very dry. Definitely the only time I've had plantains and not loved them. They forgot our side order, and to be honest I didn't even care. I'll omit the details, but suffice it to say that my fiancé had no better luck with the goat curry. Neither of us came close to finishing our meals and we resorted to eating last night's leftovers to fill us up. I will say that I enjoyed the patties (especially the one with cheese), but I'm sure they weren't made fresh, so can't really give too many points there. read more

Kalypso - Shrimp Curry - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Since last I reviewed Kalypso, this place has only gotten better and better as it has settled into its groove. Atmosphere-wise, the television now works, often showing Jamaica-themed movies like Cool Runnings or Bob Marley videos. Art on the walls provide a delightfully homey feel. If you're not too hurried and hence ordering takeout, you will find yourself delighted by their nearly astonishingly incongruent white china plates and glass goblets. What?! Despite the good press they have received, despite seeming to have acquired a solid client base, the food quality hasn't diminished whatsoever. If anything, it has gone up. Their chunks of chicken and goat in their curries, served on the bone of course, are as tender as you will find anywhere. Their patties pack a punch, ounce for ounce as spicy and finely flavored as anything else on their menu. But do let me relate to you an anecdote by which I may provide the greatest compliment to them. I recently visited here with an insanely picky eater and his girlfriend. This individual doesn't eat ethnic food, doesn't eat many meats, somehow abstains from fruits and vegetables. After rejecting menus here and there, we visited Kalypso by fiat. He dejectedly ordered the chicken wings. On his first bite, his eyes lit up. Life-long Buffalonian, this dude proudly proclaimed them the best wings he had ever eaten. I'd be happy to double that claim. Kalypso knows how to cook chicken on the bone perfectly. And the punch of their jerk sauce to a perfectly cooked chicken wing is more than I would have ever asked for. If you haven't visited yet, I encourage you to hop on over as soon as you can. Take advantage of the lunch special! Or go for dinner! Or just treat yourself after a lackluster meal elsewhere. Kalypso deserves to be listed among the best that University Heights can offer. read more

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Let me start off by saying, I was not just raised by my parents, but also by an old school Jamaican woman by the name of Tenci that will always have a part of my heart. She was an amazing woman with a heart of gold that loved me as her own. That being said, Tenci made her specialty oxtail, goat, chicken feet, and jerk chicken a regular part of my diet. Thinking back on this I am quite amused about all the different foods I was raised on from Greek to Jamaican, to Italian, to Japanese, to Turkish, to happy, happy greens. Nonetheless, I digress. Yes, all of Kalypso's meats are fall off the bone tender, but after three tries, the flavors just don't hit me. I have tried the jerk chicken of course, the oxtail, and the curry goat. Each time I wanted to love it, as I was looking for a little taste from my childhood, but alas, nothing. The plantains are OK, but really, truly, the flavors are just not there. However, if this is your first time having Jamaican food, it is a good introduction. The food here is more Americanized, and isn't nearly as spicy, or boldly flavored as authentic, old school Jamaican cooking. I guess I was just expecting too much. Overall, Kalypso is well priced, the service is nice - as everyone is quite friendly, and the food is well cooked. However, I would say - yes, they are authentic Jamaican dishes, but it is not authentic Jamaican cooking. read more

Kalypso - Front entrance - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

A new, unique restaurant off main that encompasses all things Jamaican! From the Bob Marley music, to the aroma of jerk seasonings, it's safe to say this place is tasty! I ordered pick up at around 8:50 (I was worried they wouldn't take my order since they close at 9.) Not the case, they were extremely friendly and had great customer service. I ordered the small jerk chicken meal and when they gave it to me it smelled amazing, I couldn't wait to get home and feast! Upon first glance I thought the chicken looked a little dry, boy was I wrong! The chicken was sooo tender with a great jerk seasoning along with a some heat; a perfect combo! It came with rice, a little slaw, and friend plantains. I'm so glad I tried this place and can't wait to go back. read more

Kalypso - Delish jerk chick! - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Kalypso has yet to disappoint. Well I am disappointed when they run out of items I want to order of course. The oxtail is rich and meaty. It is probably my favorite item on the menu. The portions are awesomely big. I can never finish everything and always have some leftovers. read more

Kalypso - Red snapper and oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I ordered the oxtail and jerk chicken combo....there was a lot of food! It comes with 2 plantain halves, rice & beans. The jerk chicken fell off the bone, the seasoning was good and slightly spicy. The ox tail was delicious...a good gravy on it that tasted really good with the rice tho some pieces had a lot of fat on them. I would order again. I did get an extra side of plantains that were good and a side of rice and beans....that was very bland alone...it definitely needs a sauce mixed in. read more

Best Jerk Chicken I've ever had....the staff was very fast and helpful when I had questions about the menu. Def added to my list of favorites!!! read more

Kalypso - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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We are visiting and I've never had Caribbean food but the staff was just amazing telling me about everything and helping me pick out what to get. I'm going with the Oxtail plate and a Jamaican Pineapple Soda. First of all the small portion was the perfect amount of food. The meat is perfectly cooked and tender in an amazing sauce. It's full of spice and flavor but not crazy over powering. A little hot sauce made it just perfect. Also the plantains that comes with it are ridiculously good as well. This place is a hidden gem that shouldn't be missed and everyone that works there is amazing. read more

Kalypso - Oxtail plate - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

If you like jerk and curry, look no further. Here's what we tried: - jerk chicken -curry chicken -chicken patty - fried plantains All of them were excellent. The jerk has a kick to it. Just enough to make your lips burn, but the sweet sauce has more than heat. It has flavor. The curry has a kick, too. Also, lots of flavor. Rich and semi-sweet, if you like Jamaican curry, try some curry chicken. The portions are also enormous. We ordered "large" entrees at around $10. There's plenty left for lunch tomorrow. Do not worry about the tiny dining room. This is a takeout joint. Get your jerk and get home. It'll all be good. I'll be back... A lot. read more

Kalypso - On the left, the jerk chicken. On the chicken curry. Both are large and in charge. - Caribbean Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I've been here a few times. Food is fantastic. Great authentic carribean flavors. I work in the area and normally take my lunch break at the same time they open. Wish they consistently opened on time because I'd definitely frequent them. Overall, the place is great. Tip: Jerk is spicy here. It's not a mild or sweet jerk like some other places serve. You'll most likely need a glass of water along with the meal. Happy Eating! read more

My girlfriend and I just got our food an hour ago and ate it all. This place has amazing food and service! The woman who took our order was so nice and we got our to go order in under 10 minutes. We both got the jerk chicken meals and they're very reasonably priced for all the food it comes with, and the chicken is so well seasoned, juicy, and tender, we couldn't even pick it up without the bones falling out. The fried plantains were even better, easily the best I've had. We've already decided to come back here again soon read more

When I heard that there was another Jamaican option available I got pretty excited. I love everything about Jamaican Food, the spices and tenderness of the meats that just melt in your mouth keeps me coming back for more. Kalypso is located on Winspear Ave right near the corner of Main Street in the University District for UB South. The 7/11 convenience store is across the street. The restaurant is very small with a walk up window to order and pay. There is very minimum lighting so the place is pretty dark once you enter from the street. I usually have to let my eyes adjust for a minute or two. The first time I ordered take out I got the combo meal with Jerk Chicken and Oxtails. This came with a large portion of Jerk chicken that was nicely sauced and had a spicy sweet flavoring that was very tasty. The chicken was very tender and had a texture of rotisserie style chicken. The oxtails in my opinion were the star as it was so incredibly tender it literally fell of the bone. The meat was so tender and the flavor was so delicious I wished I had just order Oxtails so I didn't have to share my stomach space. To top off this meal was a large portion size of rice and beans that may have felt a tad mushy, plantains and a very fresh coleslaw mix. I loved the food here and this will be my new take out spot as the portions are very big even for a small order. read more

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We're going to preface this by saying that Kalypso is the bee's knees. We are not Caribbean food connoisseurs yet but that will be definitely be changing. We experienced some of the best flavored foods of our life here and can't wait to come back for seconds. Setting: Kalypso is a no-frills restaurant that appears to focus more on take-out than dine-in. Not a problem for us but I wouldn't plan on hosting your next birthday party here. We knew we were in for a treat the minute we walked in the front door and got hit in the face with the aroma bellowing from the kitchen. The interior wasn't grandiose, we made ourselves comfortable under a picture of Bob and a faux palm tree. Menu: The menu was solid. It featured Caribbean appetizers, salads, and entrees including jerk chicken/pork, oxtail, goat, fish stew, and coconut milk based shrimp curry. It was a tough decision so we followed the recommendations and ordered both a small jerk pork entree and a small coconut shrimp curry entree. Both entrees came with a fried plantain, Kalypso coleslaw, rice with beans, and the protein source. Food: The food arrived in two styrofoam containers that were so full they were bursting at the seams with their contents. The servers plastic tray was nearly bowing from the weight of our two "small" meals. Very nice. The unique fragrances from each meal hit us in the face a second time when we opened the styrofoam boxes to reveal the contents. We got warmed up with the coleslaw and moved on to a perfectly fried plantain before gorging ourselves on the main part of the meal. The jerk pork was as tender as it was succulent. It also managed to stay interesting without ever getting too rich. It was seasoned well and had a pretty good kick. The shrimp curry was just as good, attributing most of it's claim-to-fame to the delicious coconut based sauce and mouthwatering shrimp. Overall: Kalypso is incredibly impressive. The food is great and the restaurant is unpretentious. It's exactly what we look for when going out. They would get a perfect score if they offered non-disposable tableware for dine-in experiences. Overall: A- read more

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This is the best spot for Ox Tail in WNY, hands down. Delicious and generous portions!

Always delicious! I always get the oxtails which have mixed reviews but IDC all meats have fat meats this meat however is DELICIOUS. The flavors stand out and the plantains are so sweet and yummy. I 10/10 recommend also recommend for a drive in meal we get to go and a head there! read more

alright, let's be real here... kalypso is THE spot for all your Caribbean flavor needs. I used to ride my bike over there as a freshman in high school for some curry or jerk chicken and a strawberry & pineapple smoothie. the family who owns/runs it are the nicest peoples as well. and the family recipes are on point! ya dig? read more

I order from this place once a week always a jerk and curry dinner with patties and eXtra slaw it is amazing and I love this place!

Great little place right next to South campus. I used to walk here with a group of friends for lunch during school, it was a good break from the campus food. I have always gotten the jerk chicken lunch special. It comes with rice, the jerk chicken and a plantain. The jerk chicken was spicy and flavorful, that flavor carried over to the rice. I have only even gotten that so I cannot speak to the other food on the menu but if it's anything like the jerk then I'm sure you will not be disappointed! It's a small place but they have adequate seating for group a due to the booths along each wall. Their hours seem to fluctuate, and sometimes they are not open when the sign says they should be. If you can catch then when they're open, stop in for a good, change of routine lunch! read more