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Reggae Vibes Qzine

4.4 (65 reviews)
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Natalie M.

This place is on the corner of Georgia and Eastern Avenues and is hard to miss with its colorful island colors, Jamaican flag and pictures of food on the wall outside of the restaurant. I ordered the Jammin' Jerk platter (chicken, fried plantain, rice 'n' peas) and a side of steamed cabbage via Door Dash. My pickup time kept being extended on the app, so I decided to just show up to the restaurant to collect my order after thirty minutes. My order was ready and one of the employees explained that there was something wrong with their system. I wondered why they didn't call to update me, but the female employee who greeted me was pleasant, so I didn't make a fuss. The chicken tasted like baked chicken; no jerk flavor. I didn't appreciate the taste of cloves in the rice and peas. The plantains were sweet and delicious. The cabbage had a nice smell, but something on them -- not sure if it was butter or oil -- didn't sit well with me and I wasn't able to finish it. The portion size was large enough for two meals. 2.5

Jammin Jerk Chicken & Curry Crazy Goat Platter w/ Rice 'N' Peas and Steamed Cabbage sides!  Thumbs Up!!
DON C.

Stumbled on a great find yesterday. Reggae Vibe Qzine.....get's a thumbs up from me! It's good authentic Caribbean food. The restaurant is a standalone location that you can't miss with its bright "Jamaican Proud" exterior. It sort of reminds me of a roadside Jamaican spot that you would while visiting Jamaica and definitely stands out on a the block. This place has all the main Jamaican/Caribbean food staples.....Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken , Callaloo.....you name it! It's all here and from the dish I had....the flavors are too. Certain foods they will prepare fresh for you like the curry shrimp or curry fish or seafood dishes. The kitchen is somewhat visible from the ordering window open at the front and you can watch them prepare the meal. Along with your main entree most meals comes with two sides: peas and rice, cabbage, baked mac and cheese, greens...to name a few and and are already prepared. Being that this was my first time here, I went in on their Jerk Chicken and Curry Goat as a test to see if it was authentic and if the flavors were there!! I am happy to report they were! A true test for finding good carribean eats around the DMV is to put a restaurant's Jerk Chicken and Oxtails (which they were out of) to the test. If either dish lacks flavor, kick, the gravy seems watered-down, or the meats are bland or tough......run for the hills, save your $$$ and don't look back!! LOL This was not the case at Reggae Vibes Qzine. The Jerk Chicken was tender, juicy and seasoned to the bone. It had a nice flavor and mild heat....nothing spicy although that's the way I prefer it. The winner of this dish tho' was the sauce! They added a Jerk Sauce that had me sopping it up between each bite and licking my fingers until it was all gone. The only thing missing was more chicken!!...I asked for dark meat and received two pieces of chicken (Thigh and Leg) on a $15 dollar platter. The Curry Goat was delicious as well. A great balance of curry spices and tender goat...all stewed together with potatoes and carrots. It was a great hearty meal and the curry provided the right heat. The sides were a winner too. The peas n' rice had great flavor and cooked true to how it is supposed to be done in coconut milk, thyme and spices. They did used large kidney beans though which I thought was a bit odd...lol... but it was still good. The cabbage was another side I tried that was cooked just the way I like it....a little on the al dente side. Not mushy or overcooked and seasoned perfect. In all, the food was really good. The customer service was great as well. The price point was average to moderate for most of their dishes. The only call out on the downside is the portions. The portions were just okay....not a lot of food for the price in my opinion. Would I go back!??...mostly certainly if I am ever in the the Silver Spring, MD area looking for good Carribean eats. I recommend you try their Jammin Jerk Platter for sure!

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Monteia B.

I got the Oxtail Platter and Coco Bread (not pictured). The way I devoured this whole plate is shameful! It was so flavorful, I received a lot of oxtails which was amazing. I couldn't even wait until I got home. I started eating while I waited for the bus lol. I'll def be back again!

Curry Curry Crazy Chicken Platter - 5/5 noms
Brynt L.

Ran across this gem the other day as I was walking though my neighborhood. The bold exterior makes it hard to miss. I was pleasantly surprised that the the flavors were bold to match! I opted for the curry chicken platter with rice and peas and cabbage. Everything was fresh and seasoned perfectly. The person behind the counter was warm and thanked me for coming. The food was prepared and served quickly. Overall, I was very pleased with my visit and will be making this a regular stop.

Guests getting food

Reggae Vibes catered for my celebration recently, and my guests absolutely loved it. I've shared a clip of one guest saying in his remarks, "I don't know who the chef is, but I want to hire him!," and you can hear guests in the background agreeing and clapping to that. As a host you want your guests to be pleased, and it felt really good to hear such positive comments about the food during and after the event. Reggae Vibes' salmon stole the show. My guests were raving especially about that, but they enjoyed all the food - jerk chicken, etc. Thank you so much again, Reggae Vibes!

Oxtail, Rice 'N' Peas, Fried Plantain
Ashley M.

If you're looking for REAL Jamaican food, not the watered down version you find all over DC, then you need to go to Reggae Vibes. In true Caribbean fashion they do not stick to opening/closing times advertised. Don't be discouraged though! It will be worth another try if they are closed the first time you visit. This is literally a walk up spot. So plan to eat your food at home or in the nearby park. Your car is another option. Honestly it doesn't matter where you eat this food, because it's just so good! I ordered the curry chicken with rice/peas and cabbage. It was delicious and fresh out of the pot (piping hot). The curry chicken was cooked perfectly and had just the tiniest kick to it, but just right on the spice level. They use the chicken thighs (the best part of the chicken next to the wing). If you're a chicken breast person, then rethink your life please. Don't come here asking for a chicken breast. It ain't happenin. The rice and peas were delish and not dry at all! The cabbage was also cooked and seasoned perfectly. I also ordered a few beef patties, which was wonderful! My partner and I were fighting over the last one. So let that tell you how good it was. He ordered oxtails. I tasted his oxtails and they were also delish. I will say one thing: I typically like my oxtail gravy just a tiny tiny bit thicker and a tiny bit sweeter than theirs. Other than that, no complaints here. We both will be back to get our fix!!!

Made a trip to silver spring from northern virginia just to try Reggae Vibes and it did not disappoint! Excellent service & I could smell the deliciousness from a block away! Gentleman helping us was extremely friendly! We ordered 2 oxtail platter with rice and peas & steamed cabbage AND jerk chicken platter to share. Coming from NYC, I've had better oxtails, lacked little flavor. But still very good & tender! Their Jerk chicken tho! BEST JERK CHICKEN I'VER EVER HAD! Better than ones I had in Kingston, Jamaica. After grubbing in our car, we had to go back for one more jerk chicken for dinner! It was that good!!!!!! If you're looking for authentic Jamaican spot, GO & SUPPORT! Thank you for making my day with ur talented cooking! Biggest shoutout to the Chef!!

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I did not enjoy my oxtails. But the service was good. I would try a different dish if I was back in town again.

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Jerk chicken and beef patty was fire. Super short wait time and great customer service! 10/10

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