Fish King and Jerk Chicken
$ • Seafood, Soul Food, Korean
Hours:
403 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington
(202) 526-6138
About Fish King and Jerk Chicken
Customers' Favorites
Fried Pork Chop Grits and Scrambled Eggs
Braised Oxtail with Rice and Cabbage
Grits with Butter and Cheese lg
Philly Steak and Cheese
Chicken & Waffles
Jerk Chicken Platter
Fried Chicken Wings
Fried Fish Sandwich
American Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich
Fish King and Jerk Chicken Reviews
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Fish King and Jerk Chicken is a highly praised restaurant known for its authentic Jamaican cuisine and affordable prices. Customers consistently highlight the great customer service, with staff being polite, friendly, and respectful. The menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes, including jerk chicken, curry goat, fried fish, oxtail platter, brown stew chicken, and special items like the fried fish lunch special with crispy fish and tasty sweet plantains. The jerk chicken is especially popular, with flavorful, well-seasoned mild jerk sauce and rice with extra jerk on the side. The curry goat is tender and perfectly cooked, while the oxtail is praised for its tenderness and rich gravy. Many reviews emphasize the generous portion sizes and the delicious taste of the food. Drinks such as house-made sorrel and soursop are also highly recommended, with some calling the soursop the best they've ever had. Customers appreciate the consistency and authenticity of the dishes, noting that the food feels homemade and full of flavor. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and friendly for differently-abled persons. Overall, Fish King and Jerk Chicken is considered the best Jamaican spot in the district, with many willing to make long drives just to enjoy their delicious, authentic meals.