Extremely authentic and incredibly delicious. Everything we tried was so complex and unique. The Mauby juice is really interesting. The dishes here would be equally at home in one of the fanciest restaurants in Seattle. The wait staff was extremely friendly and generous. Can't wait to return!!! read more

I never thought I could experience Trinidad on the west coast (especially Washington State). Pam's Kitchen has undoubtedly proven me wrong. Some of the most authentic cuisines from our country served in a very humble environment. Did I mention the drinks? Pam has some of the best concoctions in the Wallingford area. She even grows her mint leaves organically. Had a hard, long day? Pam's Kitchen has the coldest beer in town. Oh yeah... The curry lamb and callaloo soup would make you feel like you are a part of the culture. Stop by and check them out if you want to go to Trinidad and Tobago for the evening. Tell them Jimmy Hoffa sent you! read more

Best sandwich/curries hands down. Tried the jerk chicken sandwich (was unbelievable) and chicken curry with dalpuhrie roti and was in heaven. A Seattle staple, up there with salumis, un bien, honey hole, tubs etc. read more

Sometimes we're in the mood for indian food but not quite indian or indian with some other flavor. And that's when Pam's kitchen definitely comes to mind. They have this home-style cooked foods (veggies and potatoes) or chicken curry that are Delicious. My major weakness is their bread (all sort of chapatis and parathas), of the bread is so good. Why does bread have calories? read more

Absolutely delicious. We had the goat curry, the lamb curry, jerk chicken, and the flatbreads and they were all incredible. Extremely friendly and helpful service despite them being short staffed. I'll be back. read more

Just had dinner here tonight with a crew of 16. The service and the food was amazing!!! Oh, and the drinks Everyone should come through. We'll come back again before we depart the area. read more

I was counting the days until Pam's Kitchen reopening in Wallingford after seeing the feature on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The roti-wrapped dishes are excellent, and you should definitely try the soft, croissant-like paratha too so that you can appreciate the fluffy bread on its own. The jerk chicken is so perfectly sweet, smoky, and spicy. All of the drinks are very unique, too, from peanut punch to mauby (made from boiled tree bark). The fried bread used in their lunch sandwiches is beyond delicious and pairs well with the spicy jerk chicken. All of the staff I have met so far have been extremely kind and helpful. I will definitely be a regular here now that it is in such a convenient location! read more

Ray: Last night Josh laid out a couple of plans for our weekly foray into the restaurants of Seattle. I don't want to belabor the options, so suffice it to say that I chose option "A", which included dinner at Pam's Kitchen, a somewhat new addition to Wallingford, sporting Caribbean food and drink. We walked in a little early (as is our way). We were told that it was six minutes before they opened, but were welcomed in just the same. We chose a table in the dining area to sit at. Our waitress was very sweet and kind. She was taking our drink order to start. There was quite a selection of their own juices that could be mixed with rum. Not being such a rum fan, I just decided to have a gin & tonic. When I placed the order, I think the music stopped and it got real quiet as our waitress said, "I'll check on that for you." Hmmm, well ok please do... In a few minutes we saw the bartender with some tanqueray, so I assumed she obtained approval. But when the drinks arrived, the ice was almost melted and the fizz was gone. I requested a lime wedge with the drink and the waitress said, "I'll check on that for you." Hmmm... She wasn't as successful on the lime. There were none, but they had lemon....I passed. Now, the interior of Pam's is nice. It's a great-room concept, all open. The walls seemed a little bare. I think they could use some fresh art in the place. I just happen to know a HOT artist in Wallingford that would love to hang some work there....Josh? After perusing the menu, I decided to go for the duck. I don't know if I ever had duck before, but decided, "What the duck" ya know? It's actually a moot point anyway because they were out of duck. I elected to go with the Spicy Jerk Chicken. The food took just a little longer than I expected, but this is often the case when we open the joint. When the food did come, it was thoughtfully presented and looked delicious. I dug right in and was so pleasantly pleased. That food was freakin' awesome. Packed with flavor, every bite was an enjoyment. Probably the best Jerk Chicken I have ever had. These guys know their stuff folks... In spite of feeling like I was not on the same page as the restaurant (the drink and the duck fiascos). I was so pleased with the food that I am going four stars for Pam's Kitchen. I would most certainly go back for more, and would feel real good about bringing guests with me that I want to impress. Go try Pam's Kitchen! I think you will love it too! Josh: We arrived at Pam's Kitchen about 8 minutes before they actually opened. The huge dining room was empty except for a few staff preparing for the dinner shift. The dining room fairly cavernous, it would probably still feel empty with half the tables filled. We were brought menus right away and I ordered a peanut and rum drink that I do not remember the name of. As I waited for them to make and bring the drink, I had a chance to peruse the menu. There were a few dishes that looked pretty good, but I ended up going with the spicy jerk chicken. They brought the drink which turned out to be really delicious and creamy, like a little peanut butter milkshake. The food arrived to the table looking quite nice. The chicken was served on the bone with a side of rice and salad. Everything was bold and delicious, the chicken was about as tender and moist as you could want chicken to be. Everything was just spicy enough to get the sinuses cleared without being too painful. I liked Pam's Kitchen, I think they're a nice addition to an already ethnically diverse culinary scene in Wallingford. I'm going with 4 stars. read more

I always enjoyed the old location on the Ave in the U-district and enjoy the food just as much here. My very favorite past of the meal is the warm, flaky paratha roti (a type of flatbread). It reminds me of a croissant! Soo good. I've had channa and aloo curry (chickpeas and potatoes) and the vegetarian combo. The channa and aloo curry is nice and spicy and has good flavor. I like dipping the paratha in there. It comes with a small salad containing lettuce, cabbage, apples, tomatoes and a sweet citrus honey garlic dressing... at least it used to. The sweet salad helps balance the spice in the curry. I've also had the vegetarian combo which is good as well. I can't recall what all is included in that but it is tasty... possibly the channa and aloo curry with some spicy string beans. This location is much bigger than the old u-district location, yay! read more

Excellent food, period! Good quality food and excellent taste... take it from a girl from the West Indies who knows what traditional food should taste like. My girls and I eat here regularly and we can always count on eating good and excellent customer service! I highly recommend Pam's read more

We tried to go to the location downtown but they were closed . We finally found the second location in Wallingford. The restaurant was not very busy. They had some lively music on . We started with some aloof pie which we liked . Had to top it off with some Habernero sauce. We tried their curry chichen with roti . It was nice fresh and hot . We also ordered their jerk chicken with fried rice . This was disappointing . It was not very spicy and the fried rice did not need to be fried. We did like the peanut punch. Prices were a little high compared to others that I have tried. read more

I went to Pam's for dinner with a friend, and we were both very impressed! Although it doesn't look like too much from the outside, Pam's is a neighborhood gem. The music was fun, the food was delicious, and the service were great too. We had a hard time deciding what to order since everything sounded so good, and we were both happy with our curry and cocktail choices. I'll definitely be visiting again soon and would highly recommend to any locals looking for something different in the neighborhood. I can't wait to come soak up this cheerful, laid-back Caribbean vibe in the dead of Seattle winter! read more

The food was great and we actually had quick service. Less than 20 minutes from order to receiving our food. Would recommend for carribean food! read more

Great food; fun and simple atmosphere; child friendly; and very gracious waitstaff. Will definitely be coming back.

If 1/2 a star was an option, then maybe. POOR, POOR customer service on top of that the food was overpriced and subpar to say the very least. Pam herself exhibited poor customer service and appeared to be stressed and overwhelmed during peak business hours and an almost full house. We waited over 10 min at the bar to place a to go order only to be told "it's too busy for certain to go orders right now" we ordered what we could and left after a long wait! We only stayed because my husband wanted to give it another shot, after all that the food was watered down to say the least not true authentic Trini food, which would be okay if it the service was decent. Save your coins go elsewhere not worth your hard earned money. read more

My husband & I have visited this place 2x now & we love their food. Everything we have tried is unique & wonderful! If you like homemade food that is not from a chain restaurant (we personally prefer non-chain restaurants) this place is perfect. Try the Dhalpuri Roti & the hibiscus punch! read more

Excellent Caribbean food! We had a fabulous server who helped us order and gave us information about the history of the food. Good cocktails and beers. Highly recommend!!! read more

Loved the Pelau and the veggie combo! The mezcal mule cocktail was my favorite part though.

Ordered through Uber Eats. Dalpuri with goat curry, jerk chicken and samosas. Absolutely authentic and delicious food. Good sized portions. Would love to have a sit down dinner here read more

Their food blew my mind. Chicken curry and bread I'm still learning the name of. Best meal I've had in years. Friendly service, low-key vibe. Reasonable prices. It was perfect. read more

The food is great but the service is so slow to the point of being rude that I don't want to eat there. It's a shame because the service isn't as bad when the owner is around, but when she is gone the employees will just ignore you. read more

Jerk chicken rice plates are the usual and they are the best! It's spicy but not too spicy and the salad adds a nice refreshing bite with the beans! I would recommend this place to anybody read more

Terrible service, mediocre food. They didn't have enough paratha to service with everyone's dish. It was open but we were told we couldn't order yet. We had to wait 20 minutes until the owner got there for the waiter to ask permission from her. I've never seen such disorganization in a restaurant. We had no idea who our waiter was and I witnessed Pam, the owner, tell 2 customers that they shouldn't be sitting in a 4 person table when the place was empty. I wanted to walk out. I don't know how this restaurant has 4 stars, but I'm sure a lot of the reviews are the employees because there's absolutely no way. read more

This was my first time trying Trinidad food and it was amazing! I highly recommend the pelau. Had to get to-go but will definitely be coming back here in the future when it is completely open! Great customer service too, friendly people. read more

This place was delicious! Got the chicken curry... would definitely go there again. Service was friendly. Support black-owned / family owned restaurants! read more

We saw this place on DDD and decided to try it. It was the bomb! Full of flavor, goat roti amazing. Highly recommend this place, especially if you like a little spice! read more

Got the jerk chicken and a roti. So delicious I couldn't stop eating! Handmade cocktails also wonderful and spicy. I had Trinidad Smash and my daughter got a homemade Ginger beer. Glad I discovered this place! read more

Delicious spicy food and staff is very friendly. Pam herself came by and said hi after out meal, that was a nice touch. Didn't know what to expect since it was my first time eating Trinidadian, but I must say that it exceeded my expectations! We ordered all curries - Chicked, Lamb and Goat. The lamb by far was our favorite! If you love spicy food, freshly made curries, this place is not to be missed! read more

The food here is very delicious. Had their chicken sandwich and sweet plantains. Both the dishes were amazing. The sandwich was huge and very filling. The service was great too. read more

This food is delicious! The jerk chicken is sweet and has a delayed kick which surprises you and makes you keep eating more. You can be certain this food has been made with special care and love. The food is extremely authentic and rooted read more

There is so little Carribean food in Seattle but luckily we have one good restaurant! I love this place so much! Delicious food! Support this place' we need to keep this kind of restaurant in business rather than all the over priced trendy places! read more

Visited Pam's Highly disappointed Pam had an huge attitude perhaps the diners drive in and dives episode went to her head . She was the waiter , bartender, food runner. Pointed to specific items on menu and she charged for full dinners. Extremely over priced ! Tried to up sell everything' and over charged our final bill. read more

Best food and music combo in the city! Mouth watering pelau and jerk chicken you'll ever feed yourself. If you get a chance to meet Pam herself it's only gonna make your meal that much better - you can literally taste the live she puts into every plate. read more

Best Trinidadian food in the USA, and this is coming from a Trinidadian/Cuban who lived in New York. Pam herself is a true gem and genuine soul. Her son Anton is an awesome host and excellent server. read more

We got Pam's Kitchen catered for a work retreat for about 100 guests and all of the food was incredible! I appreciated that they had a lot of vegetarian/vegan options. Everyone loved the food. We got channa + aloo, green beans, sauteed kale, fried rice, curried chicken, and roti. I would recommend any/all of it! I can't wait to go back and try out more of their dishes! The owner was extremely kind and helped accommodate many dietary restrictions. Thank you!!! read more

My husband and I came here to talk through some business stuff and this was a good location. Loud enough that we didn't feel overheard but super chill staff so we didn't feel rushed out. We told our server we'd never been there before and he brought it additional food so we could try it! The jerk chicken was amazing. Their house habanero sauce is delicious on EVERYTHING. The pelau was also so good. We'll definitely come back. read more

Some of the best food I have had in ages, as well having incredible run drinks, food, & music, Pam is the sweetest person ever and will make sure you have an incredible experience! read more

The food is so good... fun to talk to chef and learn about her passion and tradition. Dishes are lovingly prepared and served. My favourite is the goat curry, peanut punch, and jerk chicken. Also, fam enjoys the cocktails a lot. Worth a try, you'll keep going back. read more

What an amazing experience. Such flavorful food, crazy good cocktails, and lovely people. Anton and Pam are adorable.

I have had other types of West Indian food, but never Trinidadian. This was so tasty. I had lamb curry that was perfectly spicy tender and a good sized serving. The roti was a flaky delicious paratha that was thick enough to eat with, but still thin and not oily. The sorrel punch is also delicious, cooling and not too sweet. My friend had the jerk chicken, which was similar to Jamaican, but with a nice crispy skin and heat! read more