The place is very welcoming and had an Island vibe. The food is great specially the jerk chicken, spicy but made you want to eat some more. The fried banana plantain and the cassava with ice cream is a must. The pork jerk bbq is ok tastes, I was hoping it would be the same spices with jerk chicken. The service is awesome! Highly recommended read more

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Food here is great! I've seen that Guy Fieri segment, as well as the Eater video on YouTube. I can definitely see (and taste) that a lot of love goes into prepping and cooking the food here. And the sizes are pretty good too! Get the Jerk Chicken- it's a big chicken thigh that has a lot of spices and herbs. Or you can get the goat curry. Both are really great (and look up Pam's Kitchen Seattle on YouTube to see how it's made- very cool!). Also, the roti is very good too- it's extra fluffy. The backstory of how Pam Jacob used to be in housekeeping and brought some of her cooking to the houses, and then that eventually matriculated into her starting her own business truly is a story of humble beginnings. She IS the American dream, and her restaurant is definitely a fixture to the neighborhood. Support this business! Link to Eater video below: https://youtu.be/e6sIXhKylNo read more

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I'm mad I didn't know about this place sooner! I ordered through the Yelp app here because it seems like there's a lot of conflicting info between menu pictures on Yelp, the ordering app, and the business website. The app on Yelp was a little clearer for me what was vegan so I went with that. I got the Vegan Channa Wrapped Roti and it was awesome! I would have loved a little more spice but delicious nonetheless. The roti it was wrapped in was so good. My partner got the jerk chicken sandwich and said it was definitely spicy but equally delicious. When I was picking up my order I snapped a picture of one side of the menu and specifically asked which of the sides are vegan - kale, beans, channa and aloo, rice, one kind of their roti, chutney and peppah sauce are all vegan options. The rest use butter. They also seasonally have a vegan pumpkin side. I can't wait to go back and try all of these sides! They were also super friendly. read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Menu with vegan options - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was fantastic! Flavorful and rich flavors, only mildly spicy. I love the ribs in particular, but I haven't had anything on the menu so far that I haven't enjoyed! I didn't expect there to be a cocktail menu, but the drinks were solid. The place itself was very cozy, and it was great to meet Pam! She clearly puts a lot of love into her craft. read more

All I have to say is wow... They actually told me that I would get addicted to the food here after I had it. I think they were spot on with that assessment. I wanted to try a new spot in the Wallingford area, so found this place when I was scrolling through my bookmarks. I'm not sure when I first saw a picture of the food here, but I'm glad I saved it to my places to try. Look, pictures of curry, jerk chicken, etc. aren't going to always look pretty. And to be honest with you, that's not what I'm looking for with comfort food. When I'm in the right mood, I'm just going to shove it all in my face as quickly as I can, and then take a nap. The Beef Curry at Pam's Kitchen helped me to accomplish those goals. I think I was up-sold on the Roti when I ordered the Beef Curry, but I'm not mad at it at all. The guy who answered the phone seemed like someone who I would want to hang out with, so when he was recommending things to me I didn't want to let him down by saying no. He mentioned the extreme dipability of the Roti when it comes to curries. My man was exactly right. The Roti is like a slow-motion dive into the best comforter known to man. The fluffiness is unheard of. It truly defies the laws of physics. It's a dish that Pam's Kitchen should be known for across Seattle. I shouldn't have eaten this all in one sitting, but I did. I'm not ashamed of myself because it made me a happy person. Pam's Kitchen is a MUST try. Go get it!!!! read more

Jerk chicken was spicy and delicious! Fried plantains and other sides were yummy too. read more

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

I've been coming here for a couple years now and food is amazing! Very consistent, always hits the spot and the service is great. They have different drink options which are all great. My favorite is the Lemon Colada 10/10 ! Curry Chicken or the Spicy Jerk Chicken is a MUST TRY !! You will be satisfied. read more

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Food was outstanding drinks were good! But the prices make it 4 star for me. If they increased the portions then 5 stars for sure! Found this place on DDD read more

Have you tried Trinidadian food in Seattle yet? Time to go visit Pam's Kitchen in Wallingford. Yep, they were featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We tried: - Beef curry, 5/5 - Jerk chicken, 4.5/5 - Sauteed kale, 4.5/5 - House salad, 5/5 - Callaloo, 5/5 The curry had tender juicy chunks of beef, and you can tell it was slow cooked with authentic spices and just enough heat from habenero peppers. The spicy jerk chick leg and thigh was huge and falls off the bone. The sauteed kale may not sound special but it's all about the spices and love they put into it. The house salad had surprise pieces of apples, and was tossed in a refreshing citrus honey garlic dressing. But my favorite was the callaloo -- silky, creamy, coconutty, packed with flavor and stewed greens. Go enjoy some delicious food and support a black-owned restaurant in Black History Month! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Beef curry, 5/5; Sauteed kale, 4.5/5; Jerk chicken, 4.5/5; Callaloo, 5/5. IG: @take.a.bite.with.me - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I had such a great experience here! Such wonderful food and such wonderful service. I really can't wait to return again. My partner was jealous I was going without her, so this works out perfectly. :) I had the Jerk Chicken plate and it was amazing. A bit on the spicy side for sure, but that was expected and so good; better with every bite. Truly. read more

Yum! This was our second time and there will definitely be more. Get the roti, get the plantains, the curries and the Pelau and get dessert. The cassava cake is amazing. So much flavor in every bite. Make sure you have some of the hot sauce on the side for dipping. So so good. read more

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

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Recently took a trip up to Seattle and wanted to take my friends to try some Trini food. I have been to Pam's years ago at their old location. Man, Pam's did not disappoint! It tasted like home cooking, like my own auntie was back there making everything! We had curry chicken, goat, beef all of which came with rice and channa and aloo (curried garbanzo beans and potatoes). Some of my friends had jerk chicken and jerk pork which they also enjoyed, even if they got a little side eye from me. We also had fried plantains, macaroni pie, pumpkin choka (like a pumpkin mash) and buss up shot roti (paratha). Add some of that Pam's peppa sauce and you've got a magical meal on your plate my friend! Drinks were strong and delicious as well! Shout out to Anton, Brenda and the rest of the crew! While I didn't get a chance to chat with Pam, we saw her buzzing around like a bee, not only in the kitchen but in the front of house too! You want to try some Trinidadian food? Go here, it's legit! Enjoy! read more

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This was our first time eating here and I'm glad we made the trip to try it out. We had the jerk chicken plate and the pelau for our main meals and parathi roti and jerk ribs for an appetizer. The food was delicious and had the perfect spice level, but all the flavors married together and I couldn't stop eating! We tried 2 of the recommended drinks (rum punch and Trinidad smash). The atmosphere and ambiance was welcoming, the owner was very personable and engaging and our waitress had the perfect table side manner and made our visit non stressful. I didn't get a picture of the food, but here's the drinks! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Rum Punch Trinidad Smash - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing food, all the entries including goat curry, jerk chicken, oxtail and pork ribs were so delicious. read more

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

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i have eaten there 4 times with the manager robert for my band dub lounge international the owner and her wonderful son food it fantastic!!!! read more

Pam's Kitchen is an experience you must witness at least once in person. First, you're greeted by Pam as soon as you walk in. She's such a friendly and kind spirit. Then you look over the menu or in my case, you know what you want but still look just because it's there. I order something different each time I go. This time I had the curry chicken, macaroni pie, and roti. It all was so good. The spice level can be a little hot to handle if spicy foods aren't your thing but for me, it's perfect. The curry is always full of flavor, the potatoes are never over cooked, and the roti is always fluffy. Try dipping your roti in the mango chutney sauce, thank me later. read more

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

Covid update- Pams kitchen is open during Covid for both dining in as well as takeout and delivery. We recently made a family day at Alki beach and had waited all day to eat. My husband kept hyping up Pam's Kitchen so we were so excited to check this place out. They've even been featured on foodnetwork more than once so you know it's good. We ordered a jerk chicken sandwich, pelau, jerk chicken, lamb curry, 4 sides of roti ( 2 of each), 2 callaloo, and 3 sorrels and it came out to $150. Now I will say the jerk chicken sandwich was good, but did not come with a side but I'd definitely order it again. The lamb curry was so tender the meat melted in your mouth and the curry sauce it came in was delicious though the portion was really small. The pelau was ok but nothing to write home about, Ive heard it be compared to jambalaya but if that's the case I definitely prefer jambalaya. The jerk chicken was good but for what you got it was not worth it. Plus the salad the pelau and jerk chicken came with both was less than expected ( the apple was already browning and there was no kind of salad dressing/ not sure if that's the norm). My mom and husband loved the callaloo, it reminded my mom of some she used to have in Jamaica. For me the highlights were the curry lamb, the jerk chicken sandwich, the roti and the sorrel. Omg the sorrel was actually such a different tasting drink but it was phenomenal. The portions here are pretty small though for the amount they're charging which is disappointing because you don't even get leftovers from your meal. Service was friendly though but I don't think it's worth the hype for the the prices they charge compared to food ratio. read more

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I wish I had taken a picture of my meal to add to this review...but it looked amazing and smelled delicious and I couldn't wait to dig in. I love this place. It's impeccable in every way. The food is authentic and amazing...easily the best jerk chicken I've had in the city. The ambience is welcoming and uplifting. The owner is one of the nicest people I've ever met and she really makes an effort to greet people, learn about them, and remember their names/faces. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but here are some of my personal favorites: - jerk chicken - Pelau - chicken curry - paratha - fried plantains read more

Great vegetarian options! My Jamaican (not vegetarian) friend loved it! I highly recommend!

The food was good but the service was not satisfactory. They even forgot to bring us water ‍ read more

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

I wanted to update my rating on Pam's Kitchen from 6/21/2024. Especially, since I was frustrated from my son placing an order via DoorDash on 6/20 and they deducted the funds from his account and we arrive at the restaurant they were closed. My son called directly to Pam's on 6/21 to place the order. So, below is the updated review. We both got the lamb curry and I also got the paratha roti. The lamb was very tender and everything was spiced just right and was very delicious. The paratha roti just melt in your mouth. We both agreed the portion ratio to cost was even proportioned. However other than that all was well. I'm glad that we gave them a second opportunity and I would recommend travels to try them. read more

Honestly never eaten here before. I'm excited. So far I'm digging the Vibes. Maybe not the most authentic spot in the area but I'll wait until the food comes to truly judge. Muhahaha. read more

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

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Pams is one of my favorites to go to ordering in but you its also good to go to in a night out. I have only sat inside once but they had the most fantastic doubles. I wish they were on their standard menu. They also have a full bar and except wait staff What I usually order is the Chicken Curry it comes with potatoes and a small side salad and you have to add a side of Parthia Roti is the best. Another favorite is the jerk chicken, I love when it's a little crispy and on the spicy side. To Go- Packaging is done well no messes Food-5 To Go-5 Warm up the next day-5 Taste-5 read more

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Pam's Kitchen has been on my list of restaurants to visit for years. I'm mad I waited this long to try them out but the rave reviews for their food, drinks and service are accurate. I attended a special event which featured a buffet dinner. I don't know if they do buffet dinners regularly but it was a great opportunity to try a variety of items on their menu. Buffet featured: Plantains, Aloo Pie, Jerk Chicken, Goat Curry, Channa & Aloo Curry, Spicy String Beans, Dahlpuri, Paratha, White Rice, Fried Rice, Green Sauce (I didn't get the name but it was delicious) and Cassava & Coconut Cake. Everything was flavorful and had a good level of spice. I wish they could make the dishes spicier but understand that have to cater to the neighborhood and majority of their customer base. Cocktails: Top notch! Trinidad Smash and Lemon Colada were 10/10. Perfectly blended. Definitely plan to try the Homemade Rum Punches on my next visit. The Mata Leon and Furious Five were good but not spicy enough for me. Will be back very soon. Good stuff! read more

Welcome to Trinidad!.... Well, almost! What happens when you mix traditional Indian (Southeast Asian) and Afro-Caribbean cuisine together.....? AWESOMENESS!!! I first visited Pam's for dinner in late 2000 on a sunny day with a buddy of mine. We knew the place was the real deal when we kept seeing these black folks with Caribbean accents walking in! They all had great things to say about the place, and shortly after we found out why! Their Jerk Chicken and amazingly warm, and their doughy-soft Paratha bread is still fire to this day! Pam has a warm smile, big heart and cheerful hospitality that can be felt as soon as she greets you from the counter. Add some Island Sunshine into your life by visiting Pam's soon! read more

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We went to dinner and we were greeted by the owner. She was very friendly and helpful. My wife is vegetarian and we were given a recommendation for a veggie combo. I got the goat stew and we got a couple of different rotis. The food was served promptly. So delicious and very nice portions. I'm kind of embarrassed that I ate the whole thing, but the food was great. If you want a little more heat, they have a house made habanero sauce, also very tasty. Friendly service and great food, the experience could not have been better. The restaurant was almost empty and that is a real shame. Wallingford is full of restaurants, but this is a must visit. It will be on our regular list of restaurants. read more

I've been discovering more Black-owned businesses these past few months so I stumbled upon Pam's Kitchen! I ordered the chicken curry & a coconut cocktail (I was rly conflicted between the jerk chicken & curry... I definitely need to try the jerk chicken next time!) I'm really happy with what I had ordered. I just wish I hadn't said yes when Pam asked me if I wanted roti... I thought it would be like naan but it was very.. flour-y and dense? I could legitimately taste the flour but in a bad way :/ It was also $4 so it seemed a little overpriced for what it was. Pam and the bartender were both really nice! I appreciated their hospitality. read more

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

My wife and I had planned a get-away vacation to Rockaway Beach, Oregon. We love the Oregon Coast as a vacation destination, even though it is quite a drive to get there from our home in Meridian, Idaho. Just a few day before we are set to go on our vacation, my wife calls me and says, "Hey, how about if on our way to Rockaway Beach we stop in Seattle for one night?" My reply is, "Sure!" Now if you have been paying attention, and if you know Pacific North West geography, you should be wondering to yourself: "Why would someone travel so far out of the way to Seattle, Washington when going from Boise, Idaho to Rockaway Beach, Oregon?" One good reason to do so: Pam's Kitchen! That's right. You read that correctly. We traveled all the way from Idaho to Seattle with one of the prime objectives being to eat at Pam's Kitchen. It's that good! Over the years, we've eaten at Pam's four times. Two in one of her old locations, and twice at the present location. Every time we have dined at her establishments, we have really enjoyed everything! Today for lunch I had the Lamb Curry with a side of Fried Rice. My wife had the Dahlpuri Roti. Both of our lunches were amazing! The spices and the oils were cooked into my Lamb Curry were nothing short of delicious. The Roti wrap has potatoes, chickpeas, and chicken, all of which come together in a wonderful delicious package. To be honest, I haven't have Trinidadian food any place else besides Pam's, so I don't have anything to directly compare to. Maybe all Trinidadian food is fixed this good, but I'm thinking not. I'm guessing that Pam's cooking is something special. All I can say is that the food prepared in Pam's kitchen is beyond good, and something worthing traveling across three states to get. When you visit Pam's, remember to adopt that Caribbean laid-back attitude, then smile and relax. If it takes a few minutes longer than you expect for service or for you to get your meal, just think about the wonderful smells and flavors your senses will soon be taking in! It's all good! -------------------- What do you do when you see a Spaceman? You park the car, man! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Lamb Curry and Fried Rice. It smelled delicious when Pam served it, and it tasted better! - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This family run joint immediately made me feel like home. Like one of those small Hawaii restaurants filled with Aloha. Pam and family are great people and so inviting. Came her last night as a random stop looking for pre-dinner drinks. The mezcal mule was by far the best I've had. Can't really beat freshly muddled ingredients and these drinks weren't just thrown together in a couple minutes either. They took time, and were made with perfection! Will be back to try the food next time! read more

Fantastic dinner! We shared the jerk chicken, lamb curry with roti instead of rice and a side of sweet plantains. Everything was perfectly cooked and spiced. The server was very attentive and super friendly. I thought their ginger beer was some of the best I've had. We decided to order another side of roti at the end of our meal because we enjoyed it so much and of course he brought us some extra lamb curry complimentary for dipping. Felt like eating at a friends house rather than a restaurant. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Came over from West Seattle and stopped in for a drink yesterday before our dinner reservation across the street. Next time we're eating here! This place is awesome!! Pam, you and your family are so nice and inviting. The food looks great too. I'm a vegan, but see that you have some options. So I'll be back soon. Let me also mention THE BEST Moscow Mule that I've ever had. I had two! read more

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

This was our first time at Pam's and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! My fiancé got Paleau and I got the jerk chicken - this was my first time having it - and both dishes was the bomb. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. My chicken was falling off the bone! We are both from California and have been having a hard time finding diverse and BIPOC owned restaurants and at Pam's I could TASTE the ancestors! Also major shout out to the Rum Punches - they weren't shy with the pours either. I got the hibiscus and my man got the ginger! The entire staff including Pam herself were so nice and welcoming, we felt right at home. I'm trying to see if Pam will adopt us so we can come to all the cookouts! We will absolutely be back and if you've never been, you need to go as well! read more

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My husband and I just moved up here from LA, I was worried we weren't going to find a good Caribbean spot, as my husband is from Guyana and it's a staple part of our diet in Los Angeles- we got Pam's for dinner last night and WOW, I think I could even say this is the best Caribbean food I've ever had! The jerk chicken is unreal, and I really loved the aloo pie. Everything was so good. read more

AMAZING! Pam is a gem, the food is amazing, feels like you're eating at your favorite auntie's house.

Some of the best food I've had in the city! Very flavorful and delicious. Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Delicious drinks as well. You will not regret visiting Pam's! She is one of the sweetest women I've ever met! Let's keep this business running!! 10/10 would recommended!! read more

This is tasty and delicious food from Trinidad. Pam, the owner and a native Trinidadian, is cooking in the kitchen. And you need to get in here and try the amazing food and drinks. Pam's Kitchen moved here a couple of years ago from it's old U-District location. It's struggling more than it should to build a following in the new location. Once you try the food, you'll want to go back, and you'll want others to go too. Everything (including the typical beverages) is made from scratch by Pam. This is the real deal. Get in here now. Your taste buds will love you for it. Just a note. The atmosphere are service are island mind. So, don't be in a hurry. You'll be glad you weren't in the end. read more

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I wish I liked the food as much as I like Pam because I found the food and cocktails to be aiiiiight. I came here for my friend's birthday party, and started with the Hibiscus Rum Cocktail. The cocktail was verrrry sweet and could not taste the rum at all. The hibiscus flavor was good and abundant, yet felt like I was drinking juice than a cocktail. For my next cocktail I tried the Mojito. Same sitch. Although I loved the fresh mint flavor I couldn't taste any alcohol. As for dinner, I ordered the Pelau, which is a Trinidadian rice dish with beans and chicken. It said that it had flavors of coconut milk, which unfortunately, I couldn't taste at all and was one of my reasons for ordering the dish since I love coconut milk dishes. The rice dish also came with an apple and cabbage salad, which was nice, adding a lighter component to the dish; but I can't say I'd order this again. It wasn't bad by any means, yet I wasn't in love with it nor did it have me craving more. I added some of the house hot sauce to go with, which I really liked and it definitely brought on the spice, which helped. But I was envious of my friend's jerk ribs, which looked amazing! Next time I'll have to get that! We were a large party on a Friday night so service sometimes slacked. But, Pam and her staff are the sweetest and friendliest people! I can't say enough good things about Pam being so approachable and interactive with all the guests. I still remember visiting Pam's Kitchen when it was in the U-district and the first time, I solely visited because I heard about it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and mentioned that to the server who then asked if I wanted to meet Pam herself! Heck yeah I did! She happily came out to meet me and told us about the filming of the show and about the cuisine. My first experience with Pam will never be forgotten and I love that it still rings true today. read more

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While visiting the downtown Pikes area we decided to venture out a little ways and look for something local away from the crowded touristy area and had the opportunity to experience this delightful intimate restaurant. We looked at the web site to get an idea of what they offered. We decided to do a communal array of Caribbean delights. We ordered the delicious, extremely tender and slightly spicy rib dinner, traditional plantain, hot savory curry chicken wings, delicious fried rice and unique and quite tasty spicy green beans with chucks of onion. Everything was superbly delicious! Family friendly with adequate parking around the block. Not sure if I'll be in Seattle again but if I am I will try to make this a stop on my trip. read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - A picture of a little bit of everything! - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If my pillow was made of their chicken. I'd eat my pillow. Very delicious. Would come back again. If you like spice this place definitely satisfies craving. read more

Delicious, full-flavored homecooking. Hands-down some of the best use of spice in Seattle, we loved EVERYTHING. The goat curry, pork ribs (special) and roti were all mouthwatering good - complex, spicy just right, bursting with flavor, slow-cooked to perfection. Goat curry was tender and well-seasoned, couldn't get enough of the savory garlic paratha naan. Full rack of pork ribs were falling off-the-bone tender and juicy, absolutely hit the spot. Will be back for the spicy jerk chicken, which was sadly sold out when we went. Prices are higher as reviews note and service is a bit slow. Casual atmosphere. Wish they were open for lunch! read more

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Goat curry. Must-order - Trinidadian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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