sorry for the captions of the food oxtail 4/5 def worth getting everytime chicken with skin grilled 3.8/5 it's like not super flavour ful but it's cooked really well. it's super juicy and you can add sauce from other things to flavour it up fried chicken 3.5/5 they know how to cook chicken. the seasoning isn't there for me beans 3.5/5 greens 3/5 rice and beans 2.8/5 Beef patty 3/5 i also got some currys and it's solid ni pic though it's def worth checking out if you're thinking about Jamaican food. I will try more entrees. place overall is a high 3 low 4 read more

Soldier's Restaurant - beans some pasta some oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food, there's a variety. The drinks choice and the pricing makes it a go to choice for many in the area read more

Soldier's Restaurant - Simply delicious food and great atmosphere - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Returned for the excellent chicken curry. Enjoyed stewed fish, first time trying it. Also liked saltfish and an unspecified mixed vegetable dish. read more

I just ordered a large oxtail/p&r meal with a roti skin and I was thoroughly disappointed. First disappointment was the amount of oxtail I received (3 small pieces). Second was the amount of salt in the food. It was so salty that I couldn't eat most of it. Third, the plantains were overcooked and extremely hard (how do you mess up plantains?). I try not to leave bad reviews but this was the 2nd time and the food was that bad. I was very surprised because Soldiers used to be so good. read more

Food tastes good depending on who's cooking! Sometimes the Rasta Pasta just isn't good!! Every time I go the same plates are different prices!! They go by weight but add extra dollars!! A plate is almost $25-$30... Should be cheaper for a buffet style! read more

Love this place. I usually go there for breakfast once a week on my day off. Liver, salt fish, green banana, dumpling and yam. Also got lunch a few times, yum. It's buffet style, another reason why I love going there. Recommend it to anyone looking for good West Indian food. read more

I've eaten here a few times. The prices are cheaper than other places.. I understand why.. The food is just ok. The fried fish was tough and tasted old so it probably wasn't the freshest. The porridge was too watery and sweet. The chicken roti was ok but it was all meat and no potatoes. There's way too many good restaurants in the area to eat here. This is a cash only establishment. read more

Soldiers has changed. The food is totally hit or miss which is sad. I came here for breakfast which was very good. The bakes, fritters, fried dumpling, saltfish, mackerel, saltfish and okra, Ackee and saltfish etc are all tasty and well made. Switch over to lunch/dinner, the food is not as tasty as breakfast. The rice and peas was dry and chow mein looked burnt and just not appetizing. The curry chicken was dry. We came around 5 when the food should look presentable and be plentiful but sadly that is not the case. I come in for the breakfast portion but will definitely skip the lunch/ dinner portion. read more

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Stumbling upon this Jamaican spot was such great luck! Wow, I've never seen a buffet spread quite like it. Every Caribbean dish you could imagine. Grab a container and pile up the food. It was hard to decide what to try since everything looked so good. My container cost $13 and lasted 2.5 meals, so it was really worth the cost. Highly recommend! They only take cash, by the way. My only negative comment is that the food isn't labeled so I had no idea what I was choosing. It all tasted great, though, so didn't matter in the end. But still would be nice to know what I'm eating. read more

Soldier's Restaurant - Piled high meats, veggies, rices cost $13 - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jamaican buffet w/ all the breakfast goodies, plus some cornbread, soul food, & anything else. They are packed at lunch - it's a mob scene, & for good reason - the food rocks - ! read more

Soldier's Restaurant - More fire! - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Lots of food. Various options not only Jamaican food. They had ox-tail, jerk chicken, rice, fruit, and even pastas! Its buffet style. The food itself was okay. Jerk chicken was probably the better of the other stuff I had. Cash only kids! Oh and its PACKED for lunch. read more

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"Don't touch the salmon if you can't afford it" This message, which is on the buffet made me chuckle. I wish that I had taken a picture of it. Maybe next time. With that aside, it is great that this place exists in the area because diverse food options are very limited in these parts. The restaurant had pretty much everything incorporated in the buffet-a combination of Jamaican and typical Southern delights. I think there was some salad things, too. The food itself is pretty standard; there was no wow factor for me. However, the place must be doing something right because it is always crowded during lunch and dinner. The buffet is more of a pack and carry but there are a few tables if you want to eat there. The interior has a no frills look about it, but one is not looking for an elegant dining experience here. You just want some good food. Speaking of good food, the curried-stewed chicken is one of my favorites. Big Tip: this place is cash only. read more

Soldier's Restaurant - Yeah! Don't touch it. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

- Massive amount of great tasting Caribbean options - They service breakfast, dinner, and they're open late night..What more could you ask - They don't take CC read more

If you're like me and love dumplings, try to make it here exactly when they open. It goes quick! There should be a refill for them in the late afternoon but sadly, the pan is always scraped clean. The pineapple fried chicken is delicious. Watch out for tiny bones in the salt fish, still the best and not too crazy salty. The fried dumplings are perfection. A little pricey on the oxtails, especially when there isn't that much meat on the bones. Some days they take card, some days it's cash only so bring cash with you just in case. I've never had a bad experience here, FYI: NO TALKING OVER THE FOOD! read more

Here is a hidden gem. As you step inside, the savory aroma of jerk chicken, curry goat, and fried plantains fills the air, transporting you to the islands. They offer a great buffet style meal in a cozy, colorful setting. And the staff there are very friendly. There aren't fancy tables and chairs, but that's part of the charm. I live in Queens, and travel there all the time for a great dinner. I highly recommend. read more

Very rarely do you come across an Authentic Jamaican Buffet style restaurant. If ever! Normally you have to wait on your food etc. Especially for steam fish! Those are done to order. Here; you get it RIGHT AWAY! Pack up, Pile Up and Get as much as you can afford Lol! STAFF: Upon walking into Soldier's you immediately notice the welcoming smile on the Cashier's face. FOOD:: The Food is Delicious! My favorites are: The Callaloo The Fish Head.... OMG! The Soups.. ALL of em! The CORNBREAD I Love it ALL!!! OVERALL:: Show me a West Indian- Caribbean-Jamaican spot where you can grab YOUR OWN food HOT and READY TO GO and top of that it's delicious! And I'll show you Soldier's! RECOMMENDED! read more

Some of the food taste good, but some are hit or miss. Although they charge you by the pound, be careful if you add fish or oxtail to your meal, because they will charge you about $6 extra for it. That's why even if you close your plate the cashier opens it and looks at your meal so they can sneak in some extra charges. I've seen them allow their friends to get away with the meal for cheap, and then they overcharge someone else in the line to make up for it. I think also if business is going slow one day, they overcharge you on your meal to make up for their losses. Smh. Be careful with the lo mein, rice & peas, and some of the vegetable dishes during the summertime. By the time you get home (in under an hour) this meal could be sour and starting to spoil or just plain inedible. Also, sometimes the food is not well cooked or seasoned, as if it was prepared in a rush. read more

I actually hated the food and after tasting it, threw it in the garbage. I do know good food when I taste it and this was not it at all. The Door in Queens or Vee's on Nostrand Ave. in Brooklyn can cook. This joint puts out No taste food! I ordered a chicken Roti and it was so bland and dry. The Curry chicken meal was bland as well and the Escovitch fish had no escovitch at all. Just an old dry piece of non-seasoned fish. The ham was hard and dry end pieces that were just unpleasant to eat. I will not order from this place again. read more

I've Been Buying From From Soldier's Restaurant From Years. Especially, Their Porridge And Bakes; I Love This Place. Would Recommend

LOVE THIS PLACE. Been going for years. It's one of my regular go-to's. They're open till midnight and keep the food coming - it's not all old leftovers. The kitchen staff as great. Price is great. Not much of a sit-down restaurant- almost always take out. But I've sat down there with friends a few times. Check it out. It's a neighborhood staple. read more

Everything was generally good...not the best Caribbean food by far, but still good. I normally do not do buffets. It's just something about them that curbs me away. I saw this place on Yelp and said ill but the rating was so high that sense I had to walk past it anyway, I should at least stop in and see what it's like. Buffets tend to seem seem crowded and unappeasing to me. That wasn't the case here and I'm thankful or else I would have walked out. After prowling around both lanes to see what the offerings were and deeming them "likely to be safe" I grabbed a smaller circular tin container and made my way to rice and peas to build a bed for the jerk chicken and goat portions that I would rest atop it next to some baked macaroni pie. I stuffed my plate pretty well and topped it off with a few plantains as well. Like I said everything was just good. The Mac wasn't the best but it was as good as anything that you're fun aunt would prepare for you. The jerk chicken was really good and the goat was tender. The plantain, which I thought looked a bit dry but couldn't turn down, turned out to be tasty as well. This was a solid meal. If I lived a little closer to this place it'd probably be my go-to spot for those nights that I'm not really sure what I want and the price (based on weight) weighs out nicely for the portion size. read more

Soldier's Restaurant - Get the window seat - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The pig feet in a light curry color is chewy tender plentiful. The stewed okra is luscious. The barley rice is different and interesting- jus a tad soft for my liking. The jerk chicken wings were super flavorful (bit overly salty) and spicy spicy- my kind of spicy. Overall the selection was overwhelming. A yummy place if you are ever craving Jamaican and in the area. $6.99 lb and a bit more for oxtail/fish- cash only. read more

Soldier's Restaurant - a container of food - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The last time I ate here I saw a homeless person dishing out food. The food is decent but towards the end of the day the food they will sell dry stale food. Their Best food to me is when you go in the morning. I really like their salt fish selections. They use to make really good corn porridge, however, recently they began adding corn into it and it doesn't taste that great. The cashier's attitude is typical for a Caribbean restaurant - rude and not friendly. read more

i ordered through uber eats and the presentation was lovely. this is my second review on here, just to show the gravity of what i'm about to say: you'll be doing yourself a favor. get whatever you'd like. i got the jerk chicken. you ever eat chicken so good that once you get to the bone you don't stop? cause that shit was banging. read more

Food is amazing here . Ate the oxtails and the jerk chicken . Plantains are sweet and the veggies are fresh ! I will for sure go back here . The pricing isn't horrible either read more

Craig and their staff are rude, never have the items in stock. I ordered a chicken soup and was owed a replacement fish soup from the last order I placed with them b/c they "forgot to pack the 2nd soup in my order!". I call back after I ordered to confirm the additional fish soup to be told there is no more chicken soup and the fish soup doesn't have much fish. This is the 2and disappointment from them. I will not order again. And dude got ignorant with me for them dropping the ball. What a waste of time read more

4th time back here with my family. This place claims to be the first Caribbean buffet in BK. That may be true but they aren't the BEST. They have a large selection of foods but mainly meat. The Mac n cheese isn't good at all with overdone mushy pasta and clumps of cheese. The spinach was overcooked. If you don't eat meat, this place doesn't offer much variety. There are no labels to describe the dishes so you really can't tell where the meat is. The best thing we had today was the rice and cornbread. Not going to return as there are better options in Brooklyn...check out the Muslim buffet choices on Fulton Street near Bedford Ave. read more

Soldier's Restaurant - The setup - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I moved to the area 5 days ago and have already eaten here an embarrassing number of times lol. Don't judge me...I've been too busy to cook. I LOVE that they're open to 1 AM everyday. Good homemade style Jamaican food beats running to the bodega for a sandwich any day! The food is served buffet style and customers are charged by the pound. Everything is fresh...even the fried foods never seem to be soggy. I've tried so far: bake and saltfish, rice and peas, curry chicken, callaloo, fresh fruit, oxtails, fried fish, plantain. Everything was delicious! I would avoid the bottled sorrel though...it was pretty watery. Seating is sparse and the restaurant is small and sometimes crowded but most customers grab their food and go. FYI there are no name placards above the dishes. I grew up in a West Indian home and some of the food is foreign to even me. All in all I love the place and will be getting up early for breakfast tomorrow :D read more

Horrible customer service. Cashier always has and attitude not very welcoming.... ....

Soldier's is one of those buffet style Caribbean spots where you pay by the pound. Totally reasonably priced and super friendly. We really liked the curries and other sauce-based dishes. The callalloo was also pretty good. Jerk chicken, not so much. A real bargain and great if you're looking to try a variety of traditional Caribbean dishes in one sitting. read more

The definition of west Indian rudeness. The lady currently at the register is extremely rude. I mean she snatch the money from you. You ask for a bag and she place the bag in the counter. Then when you're paying for your food and you're waiting for your change she give you what she want and goes I don't have any pennies. Well ma am that's not my problem because you clearly charged me to the cents so run me my 4 pennies. Idgaf. Another customer walking behind me also commented that she is extremely rude. This is my 2nd encounter with her but I can't get past the jet-black tattooed eyebrows and her being old enough to be my mama so I don't cuss her ass out. I said I wasn't going back to this place again and this time I mean it. The first encounter I asked for gloves, lady said use the hand sanitizer. Lol why have a sign that say asked for gloves or wash hands in the bathroom. It's been so long that I peep how they now take credit card payments. Eitherway it so said because she literally has an easy job but she is pure miserable. For a black owned spot you want to support but baby I'm good taking my money elsewhere where people are not going to be rude and etc. Everyone in the restaurant look frustrated and mad. Real definition of west Indians. No one is polite or even greet you. Like I'm hungry and I got money mi nah beg for food. The food is a hit and miss. Sometimes it's good and sometimes is Like blah. read more

Soldier's Restaurant - Front of the restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If it wasnt for soldiers id probably die of starvation. Ive been eating here for yrs. The carrot juice is my fave!!! I usually get the oxtails or the curry chicken altho theres a variety of things to choose from. The oatmeal porridge on Sundays...bomb! Umm the customer service at the register may vary depending on which girl is behind the register and what mood they're in that day... who cares right!? Lol :) soldiers is where its @ ! read more

The food is good and I find the price reasonable. I will point out I'm vegetarian, so my container is always priced on the lower scale. Typical Jamaican food (I'm Trini) - fresh and awesome variety. Customer service is lacking (I think this is a West Indian thing), so just focus on the food, convenience, and how late its open:-) read more

LAWDA MECRY! I went here today for lunch and as I'm fixing my plate i was disturbingly greeted by a ROACH! I put my plate down and immediately told the Old Rasta that works there . He walks over to where the roach was and swatt it down to the floor then step on it and say " it's ok mamm you can't eat now . It's just a roach , it happens " I was so disgusted and felt sick to my stomach as i walked out. NEVER AGAIN SHALL I STEP FOOT IN THERE !! read more

I love this place! One of the only West Indian Buffets that I am aware of. I can get just a container of Oxtails & go home to make my own rice & peas. Unlike when you go to traditional W.I. Restaurants you pay for Rice & Peas with a side of Oxtails. I love that I can get exactly what I want. I have not been disappointed yet. I've been going here for years! read more

Not sure about the low rating. This is just delicious West Indian food. No decor or ambiance at all. Been to this place countless times. It is buffet style & your food is weighed to determine price. Can get a little pricey. Great Jamaican food. The Oxtail is exceptional. Get what you want & as much as you want. Definitely some of the best West Indian food in the area. There are only 2 tables. Best to get your food and go. If your in the area & getting Jamaican Food this is it! read more

Kim Talk about cooking with love. That was my experience at a catered event. Curry goat, Rice and peas, Garden salad, not to mention the oxtail. I went for seconds with no apology. They are now on our preferred vendors list. read more

This is one my fav spots around here, food always hit the spot. Mac salad is the best. Can't be the price either, pack up my box for $12

ill be honest, not exactly sure what I had but most of it was good =D Best way to describe this place is open buffet selection priced by the total pound. You grab a to go box or dine in plate, load your plate picking as you go through the cooked selections which is many and varied (more importantly good too). Selections include chicken, lamb, beef, and whole bunch of sides. I had waaaay over what my plate could carry and it came out to 14.75. That should indicate tops what you will pay for a gluttony fueled plate. The food is good too with the exception of maybe 1 or 2 entrees i tried (which in their defense were sea food and Im never been a huge fan of sea food). All in all worth going to and coming again with friends with big appetites. Cheers read more

My go-to for a fresh authentic Caribbean breakfast. Clutch at nights after work on days I don't feel like cooking. Separate your oxtail or fish. Food is weighed at the rate of your most expensive items in the container. read more