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Solid flavor and plenty of food. There's enough free parking to help with your trip, but if really busy might be harder to park. The server for taking orders is very friendly, with a casual dining environment. The food comes in a healthy portion, with relatively decent flavors. While not my first pick, I think this place is worth checking out.
Best Jamaican food in the area hands down. I've tried restaurants from Woodbridge to DC and this place has best Jamaican cuisine. The spices and the flavors are amazing. Food: Jamaican Jerk Chicken - Oxtails- nice and savory Peas & Rice- flavorful Cabbage- fresh and seasoned to perfection. Customer service- Typical service for this type of cuisine.
Best Jamaican food in the area and prices are reasonable. I've been coming here for 3 years now. Staff is friendly, food is always hot and fresh tasting, and service is always busy I would recommend putting an online order if you're not trying to wait 30-40 mins in line.It can get real busy for such a small spot.
The portions were massive! So I feel like the price was justified. Love that they had a live stream of Jamaica on the tv while you waited. It was a pretty clean location.
Stopped in on a Saturday evening around 7pm. The whole time there were plenty of folks coming in and out and even a couple sitting at the table to eat. I ordered the oxtail dinner with white rice, mac and cheese, and collards. I also got a ginger beer. It took quite a while for the food because they were making the rice. Once it was ready, I was definitely surprised by the serving size. Well worth the price. Everything was tasty, but my favorites were the mac and cheese and collards! The Mac and cheese was made with fairly big shells (I'm used to elbow macaroni) and LOTS of cheese on top. I know this will sound bougie but the oxtail was difficult to eat because there was so much fat. It was easier for me to pick the meat off with my fingers. But I guess that's just how it is with oxtail! But the meat itself was tender and had just enough flavor (I ordered it because I'm not a huge spicy food eater and this was not spicy at all). If you're looking for Jamaican food in the area, this is a good spot to check out.
Very nice staff. I hadn't been here in a few years since moving to New Orleans, but still just as cool and the food still great. My mom and I got the Jerk Chicken plate and a Brown Stew entree. Huge portions. Always good to stop by especially if you can make it for lunch and get the lunch prices. The photos show the dinner portions.
Yall!!!!!!! Woman....brothern, You have to show this black business some love. When I tell you they are doing tings right, its an understatement. Afterwork, I took a 30min drive to try their food and it was worth it. I ordered 2 dinners of the curry chicken because they had to make more brown stew chicken. So that must be a real crowd pleaser too. The curry chicken is good, moist, and full of flavor. The chocolate rum cake is TO DIE FOR. Especially if you're a chocolate lover its the perfect combo. Never had anything like it. The sorrel is on point too, spicy but still savory. I feel like it's knocking out any bacteria that I may have in my body with that kick of ginger. The customer service here is A1. Everyone that walks through that door is greeted as Miss and Mister. I appreciated that. Made me feel important. Lol they even have a bowl of complimentary candy set out and thats even good. The restaurant is clean and well organized. If you wanted to come here and sit down and eat, Its a really cozy spot if its just you and/or one other person. Its more like a carry out restaurant. Dont walk, dont run, drive your booty down route 1 to get some good tasty jamaican food, mon! Comment and thank me later! I'm shall return.
The oxtails were tender, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly. The rice and peas were cooked just right and soaked up all that good oxtail gravy. The plantains were sweet, soft, and the perfect addition to the meal. I'd order again! 10/10.
Whenever I've driven by, they're always a lot of cars parked out front so I wanted to try this place. The food was good. The jerk had the right amount of heat, but the chicken was dry. I came about a half hour before closing, but I don't think that should've made a difference. The rice and peas were delicious and moist and the cabbage was very good. It had peppers and carrots and onions. I really liked it! The plantains were also a little dry. There aren't a lot of places to sit as it is meant to be a lcarryout, nor is there a lot of parking.
Another Instagram find and they did not disappoint. Drove 40 mins from DC and made it just before closing. To my surprise this place was packed with cars lined up outside waiting for food. Be prepared, you should probably order before you go as the wait was at least 20/25 minutes but I will say the food was hot, fresh and good. There isn't much for seating. One table with about 5/6 bar stools. Mostly everyone ordered to go. My wife ordered the oxtail which she said was hot, soft and pretty delicious. For $16 it was a lot of oxtail. I ordered the Jerk chicken wrap. This was far better than I expected. It was made with a combination of items inside the wrap. I couldn't tell what was what but it ended up being good. The chicken was seasoned well. We also added some coco bread and a side of festival. I missed the sugar on top of my festival so plain festival was ok. I wish there was some type of sauce. Overall this was a cool spot with solid prices and good food. Ill definitely be returning and now I know to order in advance.
This restaurant is located at the beginning of a residential area. There is parking available in the back of the place and along the street in front, but it can get a bit tight. this place has excellent service and serves Jamaican favorites such as jerk chicken, curry shrimp, curry goat, Jamaican fruit cake, beef patties, and salmon. I ordered the ox tail dinner, which came with 3 sides. So, I got plantains, cabbage, and collard greens. I recommend calling your order in before you come. It takes a while for you to get your food. I waited 25 minutes. The restaurant has a small dining area with a table, that was used mostly by people waiting for their food. They have Caribbean vibes music playing throughout the restaurant and a live feed of a road in Jamaica is playing on a TV. There is also some tables and chairs outside the restaurant on the side. The food was delicious. The ox tail fell right off of the bone. The collard greens tasted fresh and homemade. Even though the cabbage was not like the cabbage that I was use to, this was more like slaw, I still liked it. All of the food was flavorful and I enjoyed every bite. There was a ton of food too. I was stuffed after eating the food. I highly recommend checking tghis place out for some top notch service and some of the best Jamaican food that you will find.
We picked up some food Togo. Jerk salmon,shrimp and snapper with rice&peas/cabbage. Was it spicy? YES lol. But it was delicious. The cabbage was tender and seasoned to perfection. The rice and peas was fluffy and the sauce soaked up the jerk seasoning. The onions and peppers were nice and had a slight crunch. (I hate soggy veggies) so these were perfect. We got the lunch specials and it was the perfect amount of food. It was arguably some of the best Caribbean food I've had out here ! * I already began enjoying my food but I had to snap a quick picture*
Food: Great Service: Great Ambiance: Great The Caramel pound cake was delicious and tasty.
Oh my god. The moment the oxtail entered my mouth, my world was forever changed. An explosion of unique and heavenly flavors. It was so tender and flavorful, literally falling off the bone. The curry goat as well was incredibly good, very tender and a lot of meat. Rice and peas was the best side I tried. Some of the best food I have ever tasted, I am not exaggerating. Portions were great, left feeling STUFFED. Service was kind, professional, and actually very quick. Menu was super straightforward and easy to understand, even for someone who has never eaten Jamaican food before. It's extremely clean and professional inside, very welcoming. And prices are very reasonable, especially considering the size of the portions. Would definitely suggest getting the oxtail with rice and peas and some sort of vegetable for the best all around eating experience. Jerk chicken patty is also a nice option if you're looking for something quicker. Please try this place. You will NOT be disappointed. read more
2 months ago
I waited 30 minutes on Friday, only to be told that my order had never been picked up or processed. The situation was handled very matter-of-factly, with little concern and delayed apology for the inconvenience. I then waited another 45 minutes for the food and was told it would take an additional seven minutes - -turned into 20mins for the beef patty. The restaurant clearly has high customer traffic, so I hope the food is good enough to justify the excessive wait. However, the lack of communication, urgency, and any attempt to compensate for the delay made the overall service experience extremely disappointing. Food satisfaction: Pending. read more
Food: Pretty good overall. Highlight: Cabbage, definitely the standout. Portion: Small. Looked like about two whole pieces of chicken. Value: Not great for me. $19.50 feels high for the amount of food in a large jerk chicken. A small was $14.50 and I'm glad I didn't get it. Vibe: N/A -- my friend picked it up for me. Overall: Pretty good food, but the portion and price hurt the value. Would've been 4, maybe 5 stars. read more
Solid flavor and plenty of food. There's enough free parking to help with your trip, but if really busy might be harder to park. The server for taking orders is very friendly, with a casual dining environment. The food comes in a healthy portion, with relatively decent flavors. While not my first pick, I think this place is worth checking out. read more
5 months ago
Best Jamaican food in the area hands down. I've tried restaurants from Woodbridge to DC and this place has best Jamaican cuisine. The spices and the flavors are amazing. Food: Jamaican Jerk Chicken - Oxtails- nice and savory Peas & Rice- flavorful Cabbage- fresh and seasoned to perfection. Customer service- Typical service for this type of cuisine. read more
3 months ago
Best Jamaican food in the area and prices are reasonable. I've been coming here for 3 years now. Staff is friendly, food is always hot and fresh tasting, and service is always busy I would recommend putting an online order if you're not trying to wait 30-40 mins in line.It can get real busy for such a small spot. read more
8 months ago
Stopped in on a Saturday evening around 7pm. The whole time there were plenty of folks coming in and out and even a couple sitting at the table to eat. I ordered the oxtail dinner with white rice, mac and cheese, and collards. I also got a ginger beer. It took quite a while for the food because they were making the rice. Once it was ready, I was definitely surprised by the serving size. Well worth the price. Everything was tasty, but my favorites were the mac and cheese and collards! The Mac and cheese was made with fairly big shells (I'm used to elbow macaroni) and LOTS of cheese on top. I know this will sound bougie but the oxtail was difficult to eat because there was so much fat. It was easier for me to pick the meat off with my fingers. But I guess that's just how it is with oxtail! But the meat itself was tender and had just enough flavor (I ordered it because I'm not a huge spicy food eater and this was not spicy at all). If you're looking for Jamaican food in the area, this is a good spot to check out. read more
4 months ago
Very nice staff. I hadn't been here in a few years since moving to New Orleans, but still just as cool and the food still great. My mom and I got the Jerk Chicken plate and a Brown Stew entree. Huge portions. Always good to stop by especially if you can make it for lunch and get the lunch prices. The photos show the dinner portions. read more
Yall!!!!!!! Woman....brothern, You have to show this black business some love. When I tell you they are doing tings right, its an understatement. Afterwork, I took a 30min drive to try their food and it was worth it. I ordered 2 dinners of the curry chicken because they had to make more brown stew chicken. So that must be a real crowd pleaser too. The curry chicken is good, moist, and full of flavor. The chocolate rum cake is TO DIE FOR. Especially if you're a chocolate lover its the perfect combo. Never had anything like it. The sorrel is on point too, spicy but still savory. I feel like it's knocking out any bacteria that I may have in my body with that kick of ginger. The customer service here is A1. Everyone that walks through that door is greeted as Miss and Mister. I appreciated that. Made me feel important. Lol they even have a bowl of complimentary candy set out and thats even good. The restaurant is clean and well organized. If you wanted to come here and sit down and eat, Its a really cozy spot if its just you and/or one other person. Its more like a carry out restaurant. Dont walk, dont run, drive your booty down route 1 to get some good tasty jamaican food, mon! Comment and thank me later! I'm shall return. read more
2 months ago
The oxtails were tender, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly. The rice and peas were cooked just right and soaked up all that good oxtail gravy. The plantains were sweet, soft, and the perfect addition to the meal. I'd order again! 10/10. read more
Whenever I've driven by, they're always a lot of cars parked out front so I wanted to try this place. The food was good. The jerk had the right amount of heat, but the chicken was dry. I came about a half hour before closing, but I don't think that should've made a difference. The rice and peas were delicious and moist and the cabbage was very good. It had peppers and carrots and onions. I really liked it! The plantains were also a little dry. There aren't a lot of places to sit as it is meant to be a lcarryout, nor is there a lot of parking. read more
Another Instagram find and they did not disappoint. Drove 40 mins from DC and made it just before closing. To my surprise this place was packed with cars lined up outside waiting for food. Be prepared, you should probably order before you go as the wait was at least 20/25 minutes but I will say the food was hot, fresh and good. There isn't much for seating. One table with about 5/6 bar stools. Mostly everyone ordered to go. My wife ordered the oxtail which she said was hot, soft and pretty delicious. For $16 it was a lot of oxtail. I ordered the Jerk chicken wrap. This was far better than I expected. It was made with a combination of items inside the wrap. I couldn't tell what was what but it ended up being good. The chicken was seasoned well. We also added some coco bread and a side of festival. I missed the sugar on top of my festival so plain festival was ok. I wish there was some type of sauce. Overall this was a cool spot with solid prices and good food. Ill definitely be returning and now I know to order in advance. read more
5 months ago
This restaurant is located at the beginning of a residential area. There is parking available in the back of the place and along the street in front, but it can get a bit tight. this place has excellent service and serves Jamaican favorites such as jerk chicken, curry shrimp, curry goat, Jamaican fruit cake, beef patties, and salmon. I ordered the ox tail dinner, which came with 3 sides. So, I got plantains, cabbage, and collard greens. I recommend calling your order in before you come. It takes a while for you to get your food. I waited 25 minutes. The restaurant has a small dining area with a table, that was used mostly by people waiting for their food. They have Caribbean vibes music playing throughout the restaurant and a live feed of a road in Jamaica is playing on a TV. There is also some tables and chairs outside the restaurant on the side. The food was delicious. The ox tail fell right off of the bone. The collard greens tasted fresh and homemade. Even though the cabbage was not like the cabbage that I was use to, this was more like slaw, I still liked it. All of the food was flavorful and I enjoyed every bite. There was a ton of food too. I was stuffed after eating the food. I highly recommend checking tghis place out for some top notch service and some of the best Jamaican food that you will find. read more
We picked up some food Togo. Jerk salmon,shrimp and snapper with rice&peas/cabbage. Was it spicy? YES lol. But it was delicious. The cabbage was tender and seasoned to perfection. The rice and peas was fluffy and the sauce soaked up the jerk seasoning. The onions and peppers were nice and had a slight crunch. (I hate soggy veggies) so these were perfect. We got the lunch specials and it was the perfect amount of food. It was arguably some of the best Caribbean food I've had out here ! * I already began enjoying my food but I had to snap a quick picture* read more
9 months ago
Food: Great Service: Great Ambiance: Great The Caramel pound cake was delicious and tasty. read more
Different but in a good way. I can't tell you when the last time I had Jamaican food, but I spotted this place on the way to the gym, looked it up, saw great reviews and I was intrigued. The young lady at the front register was pleasant and had a nice smile. It's not often you see young people smiling at a job, so she's honestly worth visiting this place. I grabbed simple bites like the Mac and cheese and jerk chicken patty . The Mac and cheese was definitely seasoned like I've never had before. Had a small, but it's really a nice sized filling portion. The jerk chicken patty had nothing going on, on the exterior, it wasn't a "looker" but it was tasty with a good kick! And the pastry was a bit flaky too! Place is small, generally looked clean with a comunal table. A good couple of people walking in to pick up/order food. I appreciated the music playing, and the overall simple surroundings. But they def "put their foot" in the food here. Worth another visit so I can try some other things on the menu. read more
6 months ago
It's so hard to find good Jamaican food anywhere outside of Jamaica but this place definitely meets the standard. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the wait time. I'm not sure if they need help or a better organization system but waiting over an hour and a half is insane. Especially with no warning it would take so long. I don't know if it's better to order ahead because everyone was waiting a long time. However the food was worth the wait. It was amazing. The beef Pattie was also very good. Probably some of the best jerk chicken I've had outside of actual Jamaica. read more
1 year ago
Customer service was great. The young lady that took my order was helpful and answered questions about the menu. We ordered the jerk chicken dinner and the oxtail dinner. The jerk chicken was good The oxtails were ok but very different from oxtails I've had many places. I feel like I tasted nutmeg and I didnt like that and it was a little rougher or tougher not sure if it was cause it was near closing or not. The cabbage wasn't tender like I'm used to either. I would like to go try the fish so I can give this place another try a just hoping it was the time of night we went and maybe lunch time will be better , tender and fresher. read more
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I gave this place a second chance, but unfortunately it was another disappointment. I ordered the oxtails online and still had to wait about 10 minutes after arriving. While the meat was tender, the seasoning was overwhelming--there was a strong cumin flavor that almost tasted like nutmeg and threw the whole dish off. I've had much better Jamaican food elsewhere. read more
3 months ago
I'm from Germany and this was one if the first things I ate when I came back to the states.Food was amazing and you can tell it's fresh. portions sizes are great aswell. 10/10 would recommend read more
Fabulous! Order ahead on the weekend because it takes over an hour... a well oiled machine where they're wearing gloves / hairnets / masks and churning out high quality food... lots of flavor and spice and authentic tastes !! Clean and sparse interior- great easy to access location ! read more
Today I walked in to grab a snack while waiting to get the car to get detailed and I'm so glad I did!! The patties were fresh out the oven and piping hot. The patties were exceptionally good. I'm still thinking about the curry chicken patty and how perfectly seasoned it was! They were so good that I was done eating BOTH in 10-15 minutes. Curry chicken Patty: 10/10 Beef Patty: 9/10 The patties would be the best in the world if they contained a little bit more filling. The crust was the perfect amount of flakiness. I will definitely be back to have the curry chicken as a dish! read more
Definitely a solid Jamaican food spot but a little far from us. It was about a 50 min drive for us to get here. We also learned it gets crazyyy busy here. We didn't mind waiting but be prepared that it can be around a 30 min wait or so if you don't put in an online order. But the wait was worth it. The jerk chicken was bussin . The meat patty and jerk chicken patty were also both delicious. The dinner portion comes stacked too. It costs a little more than the lunch but you get your money's worth. The Mac and cheese and the cabbage were both great sides. The ginger beer here is spicy and I love it. The service here was friendly and as fast as they could be given how busy it was when we visited. The restaurant is small but it does have a little bit of seating if you choose to eat there. Or if you want to wait inside. read more
We drove 1hr and 30 mins and I was so excited to bussss downnn! Mind you, it was so busy they said we might have to wait another hour I said alright I'm already here I can wait. The service was just regular they were just trying to keep up and didn't have time for much else. There was one big table with a few seats. We ordered: Coco bread 9/10 Beef patty 8/10 Chicken patty 8/10 Jerk chicken 8/10 Brown stew 6/10 - this was mine and it was dry no actual sauce for the stew. The rice was dry dry and over cooked beans in rice was dry. Plantains were alright. The cabbage was not traditional it was a coleslaw that was cold with interesting taste. Overall, I probably wouldn't drive that far for it again since it was busssinnn downnn for me. I will say, they might've just had a really busy night sadly. read more
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I ordered the oxtail dinner plate I believe and it was so delicious! The hot sauce complimented everything so well. Rice and peas were tender and moist and the cabbage was well seasoned. The service was excellent and the music was a nice touch to the experience. read more
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