The food was great and customer service excellent. Will go back if ever in the area again. The food was flavorful. The decor and atmosphere felt homie and down to earth. read more

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The food and cocktails at Pam's is amazing, reminds me of food from my home country of Dominica. We had the goat curry, ribs, jerk chicken and oxtail. All fantastic. The restaurant itself is spacious and tastefully decorated. The own greeted us and made us feel welcomed. She even put on some soca music. What a treat it was! read more

Oh mercy! I brought my friends here because I saw the snippet on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and made plans to go the next night. We let Pam decide what we should eat- we got goat curry, jerk chicken, roti and casava cake. Every bite was delicious! I wish Pam wanted to move to my state! read more

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Food is beyond amazing! Pam herself is an absolute GEM! When you're here you're family!

Wow! Pam's kitchen is my new favorite place to eat! Amazing food, drinks, and very personable service. Anton took the time to explain the different dishes and helps us decide on the perfect entrees. Bravo Pam's Kitchen!!!! read more

Excellent food. The oxtails had such a rich flavor and were extremely tender. The roti was fresh and the plantain were sweet and succulent. Five stars is the only reasonable rating I could give. read more

Hey this place is pretty solid for Trinidad foo. It was featured on one of Guy Fieri's show... so there are ample pictures of him staring at you when you enter (which may or may not be a good thing for you) Food wise, it definitely brings the heat. We got the pork/chicken sandwich which was really really tasty (but some of my table companions couldn't handle it - so buyer beware) We also got the roti and chickpea curry. Roti is different from anything i've had before. It's soft, flakey... almost like a pastry instead of a bread - but it was a good vehicle for maximum curry delivery. Overall, I like this place, but its a bit pricey - we spent about $50 for 3 dishes and an appy. read more

It's quite simply the best food in Wallingford and if you disagree you're wrong. Undisputed best. Recommendations: Jerk Chicken is INCREDIBLE. THE GOAT FURRY THO! Seriously so freakin' good. And the roti... oh how I dream of that roti. Go here, order yourself a goat curry with roti, and experience real food bliss. You're welcome. read more

wonderful service, wonderful food, wonderful vibes! definitely has a family feel; i loved it :)

So follow up on my previous review. After my initial review, the owner, Pam, sent me a very rude message in Yelp private message. She isn't professional enough to own how horrible her restaurant and service is. As a West Indian I'm embarrassed by not only her subpar food but by her reaction. P J. own it fix it..meaning your flavorless watery food, like the 5 star respectable restaurants do. You are too cheap to staff accordingly this when food arrives its cold. Either fix the issues or get out of the restaurant business. Sending messages and threatening your customers due to a bad review is a poor business practice. read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - This is one of the rude messages the owner sent to me after my review. Please don't patronize such a business. Go to Taste of Caribbean. - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a review for vegetarians. This place was suggested by a friend. Let me start with the food. The entree veggie combo wasn't great. Sorrel juice was the best I had that evening. Also the Mauby bark juice has bitter after taste. Something if you'd like to try. Service - the service was blow expectation. We got the appetizers last, after everyone was done with dinner. (Inspire of us reminding them). The entrees were served without bread and bread took forever to be servers. read more

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To say the food is delicious would be an understatement. The love they show everybody here is like family. Always welcoming and always spreading good vibes. Service like no other. read more

I love Pam's Kitchen. There is nowhere else in the city that makes roti like this. I would eat here weekly if the prices were better but I do eat here rather regularly! read more

Oh how I love this place! My husband and I have been coming to Seattle for long weekends for several years now. Our first visit to Seattle I wanted to try Pam's after I saw the Diners Drive-ins and Dives episode featuring Pam's Kitchen. When I had my first bite of the chicken roti wrap, I was hooked. Ever since that day, when we come to Seattle, we have to get our Pam's Kitchen fix! It's that good. I always get the roti chicken wrap but on our recent visit for dinner, they don't offer the wrap so I ordered the chicken curry dinner. As always Pam never disappoints. My dinner was delicious. What can I say, I'm a fan! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Curry chicken and roti - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Special made drink by the owners son and I felt like I was on an island. Got the goat curry and roti and that was delicious as well! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Requested a mojito made with pineapple juice. The owners son made it for me and it was super delicious I ended up ordering another - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very tasty and delicious. Pam is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy Seattle day. Would highly recommend!

Located in Wallingford a few shops up from one of my favorite coffee spots in town, I've been wanting to try this place out for a while now, so we decided to come by for dinner. We got there just before 6pm and there was no wait and we seated pretty quickly. Definitely mom & pop style, minimal decor in the dining room area, a few pictures on the wall and a average bar area with a tv. Not a huge menu so it makes it quick for deciding on what to get. We didn't get any appetizers and just went straight into the entree ordering. We got the Curry Chicken Roti dish, you get an option to choose dahlpuri(sp) or paratha(sp) roti with it. Its basically choosing a flatbread to accompany your meal. The dahlpuri one is more naan like and the paratha is sorta thinner, flaky croissant like. The curry chicken was just ok, a thin sauce, so dont think a thick Indian sauce. Had ok flavor, wasnt spicy, but the dahlpuri was a hit, freshly made, perfect for dipping and grabbing your chicken for each bite. For our other main we had to try their popular Spicy Jerk Chicken. It was ok as well, chicken leg quarter rubbed in jerk spices and served with their fried rice and a salad. I really liked the salad which had apples in it and a good dressing. Good amount of spice to make your nose sweat and fog up the corner of your glasses. Their jerk chicken & rice was just ok, homestyle and nothing fancy about it. Service was fine, staff was nice and came by frequently to check on us, offerred us some habanero sauce too if we wanted to spice up our dishes. Overall, it was a ok place to have dinner. A bit on the pricy side for their dishes but glad I checked it out so I know now. read more

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We came here for the first time several years back after watching it on DDD on Food Network and it quickly became a goto spot for dinner. We usually order the goat curry with dalpuri and Jerk chicken but have tried almost everything on the menu and have enjoyed it all. Their rum punch is a must have. read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Goat curry with dahlpuri - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pam's! My foodie boyfriend has been wanting to give this place a try after seeing a video on Facebook on this, and it did not disappoint! And to be honest, this is probably the only legit Trinidadian restaurant you can find in Seattle area, especially since it's not common here. We got here right at 5 and surprisingly there were people waiting outside the door for the restaurant to be opened. Interior of the restaurant was nice, definitely had an island feel to it with Caribbean flags hanging all over and Caribbean music playing. We all ordered the aloo pies and spicy jerk chicken wings as appetizers. The aloo pies was my favorite, came out hot & fresh, and dipping it with mango sauce was delicious. The spicy jerk chicken wasn't spicy as I thought it would be, but it had a kick which was still enjoyable enough to eat. Entrees, we had chicken & goat curry w/ roti and spicy jerk chicken. Curry was so flavorful and oh my goodness, the roti was delicious and hot/fresh that I could snack on it for days. The spicy jerk chicken I've tried was also flavorful, the fried rice that came with it was pretty bomb too! Service was pretty nice! The waiter that served us often came by and checked how everything was going. Pam(the owner) even came by our table in the end of our meal to see how was our meal, I thought that was nice that she cared about our experience! Definitely would come back to have another meal here. SO BOMB. read more

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If I could give a ZERO I would have. Grand Opening weekend for them last weekend. We thought, local business reopening, let's be supportive. And the food was great Our server was AMAZING and the ONLY staff member wearing a mask on shift. That included the owner. She introduced herself. As we sat and our server was as we noticed helping every table There were 2 in the back of the house and a "bareback" the owner said it was her son(he also wore no mask. All is guests had them on. Our server did. But no other worker or even owner and family. If they are breaking this law, what other laws are they breaking? IT'S A SUPER SPREADER LOCATION!!!!!! read more

One of Wallingford's best kept secrets! I've walked past this place 1000 times but only recently stopped in to grab some takeout with my boyfriend and wow were we impressed! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! In my opinion this is pretty rare, you'll usually find a standout dish or two and a couple "meh" items but not at Pam's, everything was perfect! For entrees, we ordered the jerk chicken and the goat curry. Both dishes were super tender and moist plus the spices were on point! I could smell the aromatics as we happily walked to the car with our bag of goodies. We also got a side of roti, the mac and cheese as well as the green beans. We had originally ordered the kale but later found out that they ran out right before our order. Pam suggested the beans and the choice was spot on! The mac was super creamy and delish, none of that crusty dried out stuff. The roti was great and was the perfect vehicle to deliver the curry to my mouth. Drinkwise, they are doing to-go drinks during Covid. We ordered the ginger and the sorrel rum punch just to try them. I'm not a huge rum fan so they weren't exactly my cup of tea but I'm sure if you like rum they are great choices. All in all Pam's is definitely a solid choice for dinner. 12/10 would totally recommend this place to my friends and family read more

It's so hard to find good Trini food that tastes like the real deal. I'll have to try Pam's kitchen again in the future, but for now, I'll say it's at least a decent option. I shared a handful of items. Their peanut punch was fresh and pretty good. I love me a good peanut punch. The beef curry was tasty, tender, and had a wonderful flavour and the pumpkin choka, one of my favourites from my childhood, was absolutely fantastic. I couldn't have asked for more with regards to that dish. Unfortunately, the goat, which was also a staple of my childhood, wasn't particularly enjoyable - bone shards, barely tender. The roti was pretty good. There are many times where roti can get weighed down, heavy, and just overly unpleasant as a result of excess oil (especially if it's on the thicker side). This roti wasn't the lightest I've ever had (I prefer lighter roti both with regards to lack of oil and thinness), but it wasn't thick and certainly wasn't oily/greasy. Overall, food was a little on the pricey side, but mostly in line with what I would expect for "home made" food like this in a sit-down setting. A few other minor nits: - Mango chutney was really expensive for what you get. - You need kuchela (a green mango "relish") with Trini curries and they don't have any. - Hot sauce was really weak. Homemade Trinidadian hot sauce should make your mouth fall off with just a couple drops. read more

We won't be going back here. The quality of the food we got was abysmal to say the least. The potatoes in the curry were sooo soft and tasteless, the very thin curry sauce with them didn't translate at all with the dish. Those jerk chicken wings are a 5/10 at best and that's being nice. Ordered the $8 side salad was literally enough for a small bird. We've never seen anything like that. Taste was OK. I will say the Aloo Pies were pretty decent. My wife hated them but I thought they were fine, especially with the accompanied sauce. The staff is great and the inside of the place is nice and clean but the quality of that food is not very good at all, at any price. read more

This place is authentic, delicious, and Pam is super friendly and awesome. Highly, highly recommend!

Such a gem! The restaurant is spacious, the portion is big, and price is reasonable. The lady didn't speak much English but she was so friendly and helpful. The jerk chicken was so good and sweet fried plantain is always a must. They have music every first Sat of the month, so I'll go again! read more

The food here is AMAZING!!!! It's honestly one of my favorite restaurants around Seattle. I definitely recommend Pam's Kitchen if you want some authentic Trini and Caribbean food. Don't miss out! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Hibiscus rum punch - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here for a late lunch and the restaurant was basically empty. My bf and I ordered the Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Aloo Pies, and Peanut Punch to share. The filling of the Aloo Pies was hot both temperature and spice wise. It went well with the lightly fried soft outer bread and side of Mango dipping sauce. The Jerk Chicken was tender and saucy but holy moly... it was pretty spicy. My bf and I don't have the highest spice tolerance. Just beware! The heat is the kind that lingers for a while. It didn't help that everything we ordered had a kick to it. Our only relief from the spice at the time was the Peanut Punch I ordered which is basically peanut milk dusted with peanut powder and ice cubes (to numb the tongue). Get this if you like the taste of peanuts! The meal was pretty heavy/oily from the fried Aloo Pie and fried bread the jerk chicken came in. Don't get me wrong though, the food was very flavorful, tasty, and different than anything I've had before. After we finished our meal, I ended up talking to our server for a bit and he told me that they were considering opening up a location in CA. He asked me how the food was and I told him how it was good but a tad on the spicy side for us. He was super kind and brought us their house-made Coconut Ice Cream with our check! It was very creamy, sweet, and coconut-y. It definitely helped sooth our burning taste buds :) If you like strong spices, can tolerate heat, and are in the mood for Trinidadian food check out Pam's Kitchen! read more

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This place is a gem. Delicious food cooked with heart and a space so welcoming that you'll want to stay awhile. The people behind this place are genuinely amazing people with humbling stories. I highly recommend, because the food is love and Seattle needs places like this to keep the community vibrant. read more

First time getting takeout from Pam's Kitchen. I ordered a few different dishes knowing they would make good leftovers. Goat curry - I don't find goat on the menu much in Seattle, if more people tried Pam's goat curry, it would undoubtedly be a more popular meat. The goat meat was very tender and flavorful. For those whose point of reference are North Indian curries-like me-Pam's Trinidadian curry is not quite as intense, but has a balanced flavor with the ideal amount of spiciness. This was my first time trying callaloo and I will definitely order it again, very flavorful from the greens, okra and coconut milk. I scooped it up with the paratha roti, which is flaky but still chewy enough to use to grab bites of the food. Exactly as the name suggests, it's a combination of a roti and a paratha. Enjoyed a sorrel punch as well, which was a bit sweet for my taste but still very good, tart and reminiscent of the holiday season. The salad was surprisingly tasty, with apples, cabbage and lettuce in a delicious dressing. A great component of a superb meal. read more

QR code service with expected 20% tip for nothing. Music so loud couldn't converse. Good was "meh" for $22 meals. read more

Amazing Jerk Chicken! Real Caribbean flavor. You definitely gotta get the Roti to scoop everything up!

Pam's Kitchen remains one of my favorite restaurants. I hadn't been back to Seattle in a few years so when work had me flying there, my first stop was Pam's. Their Wallingford location is colorful and welcoming. I had a blast hanging out with Anton (Pam's son) who was tending bar. The pelau was out of this world - comes with the most tender chicken, flavorful rice and beans, and even better with some dashes of hot sauce. The paratha is soft, fluffy dough goodness. I don't know how else to describe it. Just get it and you'll see. Lastly I love me some mauby mixed with a light rum. Couldn't have asked for a better meal and experience! Hopefully I'll be back soon! read more

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My first review of Pam's was 2 years ago and what can I say it's still a spectacular place. My dad and I have been regulars of Pam's for a really long time. The food is just so good and flavorful it really keeps you coming back for more. The lamb curry we ordered over the weekend was to die for. The lam so tender and not dry was really just a big hit. Since there are very few authentic Caribbean restaurants in Seattle we will continue to venture out to Wallingford for some good ol Caribbean foods! Only downside is I wish they were open for longer hours especially on the weekends. Going for lunch on a Sunday after church would be ideal. But nontheless come to Pam's!!!! read more

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I went to this bar after it being recommended to me for the curry goat. I absolutely ENJOYED every single piece of food I ate!!! I ordered the "Curry Goat" along with "Roti". DELICIOUS!!!!!! Come through!!!!!! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We did order again, and again the food was really good. The jerk chicken is to die for. We also got jerk ribs, just as good. I loved the aloo, like a spiced potato fritter. Our only problem was Uber Eats, who handled the delivery. Beware of them! The first time we placed this order we never got it, as they delivered it to a house several blocks away on a different street? And obviously didn't hand it to anyone as we had requested, or they would have known. There was no way to communicate with that driver, and it took my husband a good 45 min to find a way to email Uber Eats on the website. They did give us a credit, but a few nights later, as we followed along, tracking the driver, we saw him go to the wrong house again! I texted him 4 times, but no response, finally called, left a message, and he finally called us wanting our address! When he finally got to our house he said he isn't given an address, just directions? Crazy. Go pick it up yourself! It's worth it! read more

Very friendly staff. They were closed for in person dining but it was absolutely nice to learn about the business while we waited for our food. read more

Our go to neighborhood restaurant. Amazing food and even greater service! Love coming here for a great vibe and music. The peanut butter drink is my absolute favorite. Highly recommend! read more

I saw this was a female, Black owned small business and decided to try it out. All I can say is WOW! A few days later I popped in solo and was amazed at the food. The jerk chicken is SO tender and SO flavorful!! I brought back a few friends and this time had the channa aloo.... I gobbled up the whole thing in one sitting. My friends loved their goat curry and jerk chicken -- just as tender as the time before. Both times I got drinks and they were delicious. Definitely check this place out! I don't know any place that matches in texture and flavor. I had a craving for it the moment I stepped out of the restaurant. Oh: editing to add that I have celiac disease and that there are lots of gluten free options. Also, there are vegan and vegetarian options that are very satisfying. The jerk chicken builds to a significant spice, but I didn't feel much heat from the channa aloo. There are options for everybody :) read more

A friend of mine is part Trinididian and he wont stop talking my ear off about this spot so since I've never had trinidadian food, i wanted to give it a try. This place is pretty big, but its quite popular and the space defintiely gets filled. Its pretty refreshing to see that live music is actually performed here from time to time. The food itself was a little pricey for what you get, but its pretty solid. If I were to describe Trinididian food, i'd say its like a mix between Indian & Jamacian. The menu isnt huge and the portions were average. The curry chicken was recommended and I enjoyed it, it was interesting to see that the curry was more watery and not really as creamy (no coconut milk). Overall, I was pleased with my experience trying a new cuisine of food since Trinidadian food isn't that readily available in Seattle. I'd recommend trying this especially if you havent had this cuisine before. read more

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Takeout only, for now. My husband & I were in town for a concert & were so excited to get takeout from Pam's Kitchen. We live in Portland, and despite it being the food capital of the country, we can't find any authentic roti there. Enter Pam's! We ordered both kinds of roti (dhalpuri & paratha), chicken curry & sweet plantains. I wish we could have ordered more! My husband's mom is from Trinidad & this was all truly authentic & delicious. It definitely hit the spot. We will absolutely be back next time we're in Seattle. read more