Amazing food, service and vibe. Try the oxtail. Halal Caribbean Food The Original Caribbean King (@theoriginalcaribbeanking) 223 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 read more

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My first time trying this, trekked all the way from jersey, and when I tell you the meat fell off the bone

This place is a godsend for late night eats! I'm a semi professional dancer so iykyk, us dancers always be eating dinner at weird time. I usually try to eat before rehearsals but tonight was not my night. I was starving and craving something substantial. I didn't want joe's pizza or 7th street burger because thats not a healthy habit to start. So I was very happy when I passed this food truck. I got the oxtail with coconut rice. The portions are huge and I appreciate that the oxtail was so tender and had a good meat to fat ratio. All the hot girls know that eating collagen is the key to plump skin, so run don't walk to this food truck! read more

Its fake Caribbean food. I should've know by the menu that this was going to be a bad idea. The curry doesn't take like anything. The rice doesn't come with beans and it's very salty. The curry is better at whole foods buffet. I'm actually not sure what I was given b/c it doesn't have flavor. read more

We were craving oxtail and for a food truck in midtown, this was the spot! Great oxtails, generous with the gravy on the rice, beans done well, and the slaw on the side was nice. The service was great and typical food truck, lots of places on the sidewalk to sit and enjoy or take back to your office. We will be back to try some other dishes, but the oxtail was the star. read more

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Nasty. Just plain and simple. The worst oxtails I've ever had in my life. Bland, no seasoning and just terrible. Mushy rice. The only thing I enjoyed was the free soda. Please change your recipe. Please! $45 for my husband and I to spit the food out. read more

Stumbled upon this gem on a random weekday afternoon and had the best meal! My brother and I ordered a large oxtail bowl to share since I wasn't too hungry but the super nice man insisted we also needed to try their 2nd best seller which is the jerk chicken so he very kindly hooked us up with a small bowl as well! And I am so grateful that he did because they BOTH were 10/10. The jerk chicken was super flavorful and the oxtail was extremely tender. Loved every bite! read more

The Original Caribbean King - Large oxtail bowl. - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The worst food ever, stay away! I ended up in the the hospital for food poisoning. I regret even considering eating there.

I was recently on a business trip to Brooklyn. It was a really quick trip, fly in from Florida, quick meeting, bite to eat, overnight in the city and back to the airport. Everything went fine except my decision to eat at the Original Caribbean King. I got the chicken curry bowl which came with rice and peas. It was a good size portion, but the food was definitely not freshly made and looked like it had been sitting for a while. The curry had a weird flavor and didn't seem authentic, plus the rice had crisp pieces in it like it was reheated too long. In my rush to eat and be on my way, I unfortunately overlooked these issues. Big mistake. As I went back to the hotel a few hours later, I got a pretty notable stomach ache and had wound up in the bathroom for a big part of the night. Clearly something was wrong with the food. After a rough night and a precarious trip to CVS to get meds, I started to feel a bit better. But wow what a night. If I had to fly home immediately after eating at Caribbean King I would have had a major problem. Luckily I got to recuperate a bit overnight. Overall 1 star. Eaters beware, I would not take a chance with this food after what I went though. read more

Perfect place to grab a bite after you pick up groceries from whole foods...lol. I say this because this is exactly what I did. Split the jerk chicken tacos and curry chicken bowl with my partner and we were big fans. Quick and friendly service, affordable, filling, and flavorful! Every time I walk by I always think to myself- dang, that food truck was delish! read more

The Original Caribbean King - Jerk Chicken Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If you've had british chinese takeout food, this is exactly the type of quality/consistency. . You'll be disappointed if you've actually had legit Caribbean curry chicken. Im short 16 bucks SMH should of known not to get Caribbean food from a truck in greenpoint read more

The Original Caribbean King - Curry Chicken Bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is good the customer service is amazing! Always come here for the food and 5 star service! The truck is always lit up so it's hard to miss! If you are ever around definitely give them a try! read more

I saw this food truck outside my job at York Aveue and decided to try it. I was not disappointed! I ordered the Ox Tail Bowl with Coconut Rice and Cabbage Salad. It was delicious! The sauce on the Ox Tail was perfectly savory and spicy. The rice was creamy and amazing. I would definitely recommend this to everyone! read more

The Original Caribbean King - Oxtail Bowl with Coconut Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not as much of a line outside this food truck, parked near 6th/54. Ordered the curry chicken salad and came out to $16.77. The dish was heaping; good portion of chicken breast, side of cabbage salad, lettuce with tomatoes, pickles, jalapeños, and red onions, and fried plantains. The plantains has a nice putter crunch. The meal comes with a small packet of balsamic salad dressing. The chicken curry is spicy and not for those who can't tolerate heat! Unfortunately, the meat was extremely dry. For the price point, I would have much rather ordered from a different food truck. UPDATE: A full refund was issued with an apology for the quality of their food. This level of customer service is duly noted! read more

The Original Caribbean King - Curry Chicken Bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

was in the mood for some caribbean and decided on this truck down the street from my job - the oxtail was a little fatty but still full of flavor. the plantains were great. the steamed cabbage & rice/peas i could've done without but still held up the rest of the meal. the service was great, didn't wait long at all for my order. will definitely give this truck another go in the future. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Oxtails Bowl Rice and Peas Sweet Plantain Steamed Cabbage - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My oh my, what an experience! I say, probably the best HALAL Caribbean food food truck I have ever come across. Out of the hundreds of food trucks I came across today at the Halal Food Festival in Nassau County, Caribbean king definitely won. The lines were jammed packed with hungry foodies and I was lucky enough to wait 30 minutes for their jerk chicken. However, they did run out of the oxtail but the jerk chicken and the scotch bonnet sauce? Was to DIEEEEE for. My platter came with plantains, rice and three meaty pieces of jerk chicken. Definitely a 10/10! Such friendly workers that volunteered to be a part of this festival which was vital FYI ! and I have to say that I was impressed by how great of a quality their food was. Delicious rice mixed perfectly well with the jerk sauce and chicken. Truly finger licking good. read more

Anas has great customer service the food was prepared quickly. He even gave me a small sample off a few items on the menu to help make a decision on what I wanted. That alone satisfied me as a customer and would recommend him if your in the area. Food gets a 8/10 read more

The Original Caribbean King - Anas was great customer service on point - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This food truck in Williamsburg is incredible, and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it on a random Saturday. For $10, we got a bowl with chicken curry that came with two sides (steamed cabbage & white coconut rice). The owner was also super friendly and since it was our first time he gave us an extra plantains and a drink on the house. Highlights, curry is very flavorful, not too spicy. Chicken was a white meat so it was slightly drier, but the coconut rice paired with the sauce was sublime. Plantains were incredibly delicious as well and weren't too greasy. Also, did I mention the portions here are INSANEly HUGE. You will definitely be full for just a cheap $10. I'm noticing the critical reviews are saying the food isn't authentic. I am not a fair judge for authenticity since I am not from the Caribbean. I think from a value, flavor, customer friendliness, and portion perspective, this place is going to be hard to beat (To the owner, thank you for being so nice to us today!). I didn't check out the jerked meats, since that seems to be the most contentious item for these guys, but I do hope I get the chance to try them out. read more

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I love getting the $20 oxtail plate from this food truck. It's flavorful, packed to the brim, and so so satisfying. I love this spot so much! read more

I saw this Caribbean food truck parked outside of Whole Foods Market in Williamsburg on Saturday late afternoon and decided to walk over to see the menu. I was immediately greeted by the friendly worked and I asked him for his recommendation. He said for sure the jerk chicken bowl was his favorite. I'm kinda picky sometimes with my meats....I don't always like too much fat on my dark meat chicken. I asked him if the dark meat jerk chicken was on the leaner or fattier side . He said "hang on" and came back with a large sample for me to try of the dark meat jerk chicken and the rice and peas. So kind of them and they gave me such a generous portion! The jerk chicken meat was delicious, tender and juicy with an amazing jerk sauce that covered the rice. I decided to order the bowl for $15 which comes with a large portion of chicken, rice and peas, and some veggies like seasoned cabbage and scallions along with some perfectly cook plantains. Prices are great, service is friendly, and it's a very casual atmosphere. Service was quick and efficient! read more

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While visiting I really wanted to find some Caribbean food. I opted for this food truck as I saw oxtail at a good price. First of all, super generous with the sides. Holding the delivery bag it was obvious it was dense! Plenty of plantain which was fantastic. Jerk chicken was flavourful, plenty of sauce, would definitely order again. Oxtail was also great taste though the portion of oxtail meat here was less than I had anticipated. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Jerk Chicken Oxtail - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my all time favorite food trucks and meals. I could eat this every day and never get sick of it. Yum!! read more

The Original Caribbean King - Coconut Shrimps Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Don't get me wrong this oxtail bowl wasn't bad. In fact I'd give it a solid 7.7/10. The sauce was rich, you can tell it was steeped in flavor for a good time, and the meat was tender. I was just displeased with the low quantity and lack of quality in every other aspect: coconut rice had mushy texture and wasn't cooked properly (maybe intentional to soak up the sauce better and be more like a porridge but no not my thing) and this was $20 for a portion that skimps out on meat and tried to fill you up on mediocre beans and even worse rice. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Oxtail Bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I don't take pleasure in giving negative reviews and hammering in the nail on negative points about an establishment, but unfortunately, there is not much that is Caribbean about the Caribbean King food truck. I might not be from the Caribbean, but I've been to many Caribbean restaurants and food trucks (Sunrise Grill, Veronica's and R Retha's when they were still operating) and the flavors here just didn't add up. I had seen the Caribbean King food truck in the past in the FiDi area, but it's rare when they do drop by and park their truck at Old Slip by Hanover Square. At first, I wanted to go to my favorite Caribbean cart, Veronica's, but I decided to give Caribbean King a try because I didn't know when they would be back. I already had a feeling something was off when I took at the menu and saw that their sides were limited. I have no problem with them serving jerk chicken, curry chicken, fried chicken, curry goat and coconut shrimp as some of the meat selections, but I had never seen sweet potato fries and french fries as Caribbean sides. Also, there really wasn't much to choose from overall from the sides. The meats didn't give me much to work with either. Anyhow, I went with what I thought would be the best selections, jerk chicken with a side of rice and beans, sweet plantains and cole slaw. Basically, I regretted almost all of my selections, but I'm not sure if there was anything else that I would have wanted. Maybe the curry chicken? The flavors were just off on everything. The jerk chicken was bland, wasn't very tasty and didn't have those Caribbean spice flavors. I knew it was a bad sign when one of the employees squirted BBQ sauce onto it like it was a chicken and rice dish. When did it become OK to put BBQ sauce on jerk chicken? If I had known they were going to put BBQ sauce, I would have said no because it just didn't go well together. I found it to be a turn off. The jerk chicken should have been good on its own. The rice and beans were dry as well and not great. The sweet plantains were anything but sweet. They seemed to be overcooked and dry. There were only 3 pieces, but I had a hard time eating 1. The cole slaw might have been the dish's saving grace. The scoop I received was huge, but it wasn't like it was spectacular. It was solid and the most edible out of anything in the plate. I know the food truck business is tough, but sometimes bad food needs to be called out and I can only hope that a review like this will motivate them to shake things up. Everything I had really needs work and it would be hard to believe that it was a one off situation because the flavors were way off for everything. read more

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The food here is phenomenal, and the service was excellent as well. The person serving the food gave me a complimentary plantain, and it was fantastic. I ordered the Jerk Tofu Bowl, Coleslaw Salad, and Jerk Tofu Tacos, and I would do it again. I would highly recommend this place. Please do not underestimate the quality of food and service because it's a food truck. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Jerk Tofu Bowl, Coleslaw Salad, Jerk Tofu Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Usually in Manhattan along lower 6th avenue, was surprised to see this food truck parked in Williamsburg on a Saturday afternoon. Not many people in line so was able to order and get food fairly quickly. Decided on the Jerk Chicken Tacos w/Rice and Peas ($10) and a side of Sweet Plantains ($4). Tacos are three to an order - super flavorful jerky meat mixed with a tangy sauce. Maat is definitely tender; would have preferred a spicier sauce/marinade. Rice and beans are basic, so best to mix in with the tacos. Plantains are about 8 to an order - the softer ones of the bunch packed a lot of flavor while the bigger ones are more hardy. Definitely value for your money here as I was full 3/4ths of the way in. Seems like this truck is here often, so a nice stopover if drinking around in the neighborhood. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Jerk chicken tacos and rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

E. 69st. & York ave. Traveled from the Bronx only to be disappointed curry chicken had a sour smell, didn't care for the raw cabbage, better spots in the Bronx. Can't believe social media for quality it seems. 4/11/25. Why do merchants sell rancid inedible food. My grandson said his oxtails were tough..no falling off the bone as advertised. Will probably need to take some antacid tonight. read more

Based on their old photos and their reviews, I suspect their food has gone through a few iterations, and this latest one is really quite delicious. I notice most of their critical reviews are from folks who are completely incensed that the food is not authentically Caribbean because the menu contains ingredients like jerk tofu. To that I say, are the flavors good? I think so! Most dishes throughout history, of any culture, had to have been conceptualized at some point, and often borrow from other culture's cuisine. Cuisines tend to evolve over time, and I really can't speak to the "authenticity" of this food truck's dishes, but my late night coconut shrimp bowl made me say 'wow!' many times over. All bowls come with 2 generous sides, and I picked rice & peas and plantains. The bowl traveled really well through transit and the plantains maintained their crispy edges even an hour after I received my bowl. The shrimp was perfectly breaded and crispy, with a fragrant coconut coating that paired well with the rice & peas. The portion was enormous and I was able to eat my bowl spread out over two meals. For $12, this is great value! I want to poo poo the naysayers, but I also didn't try any of the jerked meats, which seem to be the main offender in most people's reviews. It's possible their kitchen has implemented feedback and stepped things up because the meal I had was delicious, and my partner loved the jerk chicken taco and plantains they ordered too. read more

AMAZING! Great portion size and full of flavor! Was so happy to see this truck outside of my job. Will definitely be going back to satisfy this craving I have for their food. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Jerk Chicken Bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place and I think the reviews don't do it justice , food is super tasty , I may not be the biggest jerk chicken connoisseur due to my limitation of eating halal only food but this place is far ahead of the other halal jerk chicken places I have been too. This place is great I've had pretty much all the items here and was not disappointed with a single one . read more

My go-to meal in the area!! Love their jerk chicken bowl - large flavorful pieces of chicken at the perfect spice level with really tasty (coconut?) rice and cabbage. The plantains are an extra plus on top of that, they're caramelized and sweet and tender and I think I have just decided this is going to be my lunch today. Quick service too and open whenever I'm craving it! read more

The Original Caribbean King - $15 Jerk chicken bowl (comes with rice, plantains, and cabbage) - awesome :) - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Coworker and I tried this food truck after finding the ceviche truck missing from the usual lineup. To keep it simple, here are my impressions starting with the positives: Pros: -The portion size is generous for the price (for NYC) and you get 3 sides in a bowl for $12-$14 -This is a good option for people who have bland palates and can't tolerate spice. - food came out quickly (3 minutes?) -salad side is more than just your usual iceberg and a couple tomato slices. There's corn, beets, and red onion as well. -The guys there seemed nice and pleasant. - plantains were good Cons: - This isn't anything like Jerk Chicken. Where's the scotchbonnet, the thyme, the char? This was basically slowcooker stewed chicken smothered in bbq sauce with a little allspice and pepper. It didn't taste bad, but it wasn't jerk. -rice and beans (peas) a little too mushy. Not enough rice for amount of chicken. So in short, just ok, and I ate most of it. I guess this review puts me in the minority of the lunchtime crowd reviewers. read more

... my coworkers and I decided to try a different food truck today... I am Jamaican so I know what authentic Jamaican food should taste like. I got the shrimp meal and I must say The rice and peas is terrible! It's salty and for some reason there is an overpowering taste of something else that I can't put my finger on. The shrimp is oily and as for the plantains, I enjoyed them but the rice was so terrible that's one thing I won't forget. Maybe the rice was prepared badly that day and they decided to still serve it but honestly it's not worth it. My coworker got the jerk chicken and rice and peas and the chicken was appalled. Literally tasted like boiled chicken in bbq sauce. Like come on COMPLETE WASTE OF M O N E Y. Everything might seem dramatic but it was really that bad. read more

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Friend took me to this mess. This was horrible. Worst food I have ever eaten plus guy looked at me like -let's go ! like I was wasting his time when I asked a question on menu and stated I had never been to truck before and he rolled his eyes at me. Anyway ended up ordering which was a massive mistake and got jerk tacos that were bland and pretty sure I got food poisoning as I was sick for 48 hours. No way these dudes running this truck are Caribbean plus they can't work spices right. The jerk was like a quick jerk seemed like no marination prior. Almost like the dip it right before. read more

Still very good food but price increased by about 30% in a month, not cool. If a new business have a promotional price it should be advertised as a launching price, increasing prices like this will only make people visit less often or simply not visit at all. read more

The jerk chicken here was pretty good. I like spicy food so I think the jerk chicken could have been a bit hotter but it still tasted good. My friend ordered Ox tails that I tried and those were real good, and he got a lot for the price. I like that they are open super late. Definitely would recommend. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Im so glad I found this cart, the best part is that it's halal! They're located at 49th and 6th ave on Wednesdays, check their instagram for their locations throughout the week! At first I couldn't find the cart so I called their number and he helped me out. Anyway lets get to the food now! I ordered the jerk chicken bowl, with green salad, rice and beans and seasoned fries. The jerk chicken was amazing, loved the sides too! The salad was very refreshing. The workers are soo friendly, and serve you the food in minutes with a smile on their face. This spot is a gem and definitely recommend! read more

The Original Caribbean King - Jerk chicken bowl with green salad and rice & beans - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm walking around Brooklyn looking to book a food truck for one of my catering sets (I'm an event planner) i book trucks here and there. I walked past this truck and figured let me try their food. Let me first say, these guys should be ashamed of them selves... how are they in business?? The food was NOT authentic Caribbean!! The food was..... HORRIBLE!! No taste, no flavor.. meat was just soaked in bbq sauce! rice was maybe old or not cooked properly.. food went to the garbage! Went to the taco truck down the block after this mess and had some amazing tacos!! Too bad they don't do catering! read more

Tasty hot food! The jerk seasoning has some kick. Pleased with the service. Great find! read more

The Original Caribbean King - jerk tofu, coconut shrimp, sweet plantain, steamed cabbage over white rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best food truck out there!! Had a chance to check them out at Famous Food Festival out in Deer Park . I can still remember the first bite of the jerk chicken taco, it was delicious . I would recommend the Chicken Jerk and Curry tacos for sure followed by the Jamaican cream soda. It's a food truck , no really waiting time, service is fast. read more

The Original Caribbean King - Food Trucks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York