Jamaican Restaurants near Hackensack, NJ

“this is a very simple no frills establishment with amazing food great portions and inexpensive. Well worth a visit.“

“I like that they offer a $10 lunch special, including veg and plantain with a soda...but it's only chicken. But seriously...you not gonna oder just that! You gotta get a patty or festival or something else that catches your eye. I had the curry chicken (a little spice but good) and a beef patty, bc they were out of chicken. I ate almost everything...and I don't feel bad about it! Will visit again, but try to avoid the out of school kids.“

“Absolutely The Best Caribbean Food In Bergen Co.!!!“

“My opinion is 8.7/10. Is it the best Jamaican beef patty I've ever had? No but overall our place that makes handmade Jamaican beef patties with a good overall flavor I recommend it. Best thing definitely has to be the crust I just wish for $3 it was a little bit more meat / seasoning. Check out my in depth video reviews on any of the platforms below. TikTok: TheUrbanLegend4 Instagram: UrbanLegend4 Facebook: Panayoti Kokalis YouTube: Urban Legend“

“food is bussing!!!. love the customer service 👌“

“By Far The Best authentic Jamaican Food ever .. since i discovered this food truck i no longer eat at any local Jamaican restaurants due to the freshness and quality of the food !!! 10/10 all the time hands down no matter the dish … Thanks for such the great hospitality and food all the time !!! Rooting for your restaurant because i know it will be outstanding & Food will remain the same with The love you put into it… AS you Would say Peace and Love 💕🫶🏾“

“Best Jamaican food in this area the curry goat was full of flavor and the split peas chicken soup reminded me so much of my Jamaican grandma's soup. Real authentic Jamaican food recommended a 100%. Try it if want to know what real authentic Jamaican food taste like. The owner was so kind and welcoming 🙏“

“Good authentic Jamaican food.“

“Great service, price and food. And the music is awesome too.“

“I reached out about getting patties from their Sunnyside location and they were very accommodating. Tosh is very responsive and friendly so I was able to get some patties. As a heads up to anyone else looking to get patties, the location is a kitchen that many other companies operate out of; is not a restaurant. That being said, it was totally worth reaching out. The fillings, the crust are all on point. Absolutely delicious. Especially the korean pork patty.“

“I saw that one review from the person saying their oxtail was bad, but saw a plethora of positive reviews standing against it. I decided to give them a go and do NOT regret it! Lovely little spot for a late night meal! The cashier was very pleasant with a great attitude. I came by after finding my Airbnb and ordered 3 empanadas: Jerk Chicken, Salmon, & Oxtail. This is not a standard menu option, but she told me I could mix and match :)

I loved it!!! WONDERFULLY tasty food and a perfect crisp to the empanadas - not too hard and not too soft/mushy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“The food was simply put… DELICIOUS… and I devoured it all. Got the jerk chicken, rice and peas, mac and cheese, steamed vegetables and sweet plantains…
Both gentleman working there are extremely friendly and kind. Genuine Jamaican hospitality 🇯🇲“

“The best Jamaican food I have ever had, I traveled all the way from Boston and made it my mission. To eat here again! Soooo worth it. The food tastes amazing and the employees are extremely nice! I wish I lived in New York so that I could visit more often! Keep up the great work Big Tings!!!“

“I had an amazing experience here. The food is truly authentic and tastes like real home-cooked Jamaican meals. The curry goat is exceptional—perfectly seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. The rice and peas with the brown rice was absolutely amazing and paired perfectly with the meal.

What also stood out was the service. The staff is patient, welcoming, and very helpful. They take the time to explain the dishes if you have questions and are incredibly flexible and accommodating. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the experience they provide.

Everything was perfect from the food to the service. If you are looking for authentic Jamaican cuisine and great hospitality, I highly recommend this place. I will definitely be coming back.

Marlene“

“This food is so incredible it makes me feel like if I hadn't been born in the Dominican Republic, I’d want to be Jamaican. The restaurant is spotless and has a great atmosphere. The food is truly amazing; it was my mother-in-law’s and my first time visiting yesterday, and we loved it so much we had to return today. Highly recommend—10/10! Special shoutout to the lady who is serving. You are so kind and great!“

“Food is excellent. I wish it was a little bigger. Lunch time the line is long they need more room. In the back the cook need more room as well. Excellent seafood soup ,whole fish dinner must try. All the soups are great. Good food . Eat there 2 or 3 times a week.“

“Authentic Jamaican eats! Plus super friendly service. You have to try the Sea Moss. It is phenomenal out of this world🤯😯“

“Truly an excellent experience if you want authentic Jamaican patties. Flaky, flavorful, savory, and delicious. Great price, amazing customer service. As far as beef patties, for myself I believe it’s on par with Kingston Tropical Bakery in the Bronx, just my personal opinion. Definitely worth it“

“Went in to get a beef patty later in the day closer to closing a nice young lady by the name of Claudia greeted me and took my order she was very polite and made sure I got my order in a timely fashion beef patty was great way better then the one u get at a random deli or pizzeria 10/10 would recommend swinging by if ur at the mall shopping“

“We live in Pa but my husband works in Ny! So I call n place the order for him to bring the food home n I must say this is the best Jamaican food ever! They give you large portions, cabbage n rice always fresh, jerk chicken n oxtails is 💯 I will continue to buy from here & they are very friendly when you call to place order over phone!!“

“It's an amazing experience

Vegetarian options: Jamaican foodReggae AckeeJammin CalalooItal StewRastaman Tofu

Dietary restrictions: Cook to orders based on your specifications

Kid-friendliness: They love kids there and they love the games choices available

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes plus ada bathroom“

“food is bussing!!!. love the customer service 👌“

“My son had one bite and said … “oh my gosh Dad!!! This is amazing! I wish we had this in PA”! Our family thoroughly enjoyed your meals! Oxtail. Mac&cheese. Stew beef. Curry goat. Jerk pork. Chocolate cake! And a coke to top it all off! We were afraid of the jerk sauce. There’s one amazing! Homemade!“

“food was amazing,most people are very impatient and don't want to wait to get their good food and end up leaving but if you just wait your turn and give the food to try and not judging by appearance you will have the best food ever . don't judge a book by its cover ?“

“First off, I want to say that I never planned on stopping in. I was in the area because I was touring and Dean greeted me with a smile and a wave from the window. When I came back around and let him know I was interested in the menu options, he started tell me about his discounts and promotions. Unfortunately most of those things were meet, and I'm vegetarian so I asked if he had any vegetarian options and that I was hoping for patty and plantain.

He told me he did have callaloo+ kale and an ackee patty. He made them himself, and even gave me a complimentary drink. I chose sorrel, one of my favorite drinks growing up.

He packed them neatly and gave me some extra bag so I could carry it, and when I finally got to the house I was able to take a bite of each patty. At least I planned it to just be a bite.

When I tell you the flavors, the creaminess, the reminder of home just slap me in the tongue! I was in heaven. The sorrel was surprisingly sweet and delicious and I had to force myself to stop drinking it so fast. If I hadn't been so hungry and the food wasn't so good. I would have some pictures to show y'all, when I say I tore that food UP. I did not get paid for this, he did not ask me to write a review, but the food was just so.dang.good.

I found my new spot for some authentic Jamaican food. Thanks Dean!!“

“AMAZING EATS, GREAT & FRIENDLY SERVICE, AND NICE SIZE PORTIONS!“

“food is delicious but i think they could use less oil to make their food -- it would definitely taste better

also v suprised they dont make their own hot sauce -

overall great food and a good foundation but if they wanted to double their visitors they would do the above, along with reducing the price by lb slightly.^“

“$ Classic Jamaican food, loved the fried dumplings and salt fish in the morning, had a great conversation with the cashier, excellent local spot, great customer service. I’m from Brooklyn so I take pride in the places uptown that can deliver a more authentic Caribbean cuisine experience without breaking the bank on pricing.“

“They hooked me up! Delicious food; good portions. I usually get oxtail from Jamaican restaurants. I'd say it's one of the top of the restaurants I've eaten from.

That said, oxtail is generally an expensive meat to buy and can be hard to cook right. So, it can be difficult to find places like this that give you a decent amount. And I've orderd from them a few times, so I can say their potion size is generally consistent from what I've seen.“

“The Best Jerk Chicken !!!!!“

“Food was Goooood, so far we've tried a few Caribbean restaurants in the area...this by far the best.., so glad you had 2 veggie choices which we had 1 with each meal..will return. Hopefully the owner will offer Menus that has FOOD ITEMS AND prices on it, being able to see WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR IS IMPORTANT. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO ASK about this“

“This is a small place but let me tell you the curry goat with rice and peas and cabbage With extra curry goat sauce YUMMYYYY.?. Also the J*** chicken with rice cabbage and curry goat sauce. OMG..I'VE been coming to this place for about a year and the food is always on point. 5 stars for me!“

“We went here for my birthday February 2020!!! The food, drinks and staff were AMAZING!!! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to go back! The oxtail, rice and peas, Mac and cheese...even the side salad and plaintains were PERFECTION. The customer service made us feel like we were at a resort restaurant in Jamaica, they made us feel like royalty.“

“Well done fresh food. The owner/chef is above average. I’ve been going there for several years, and I’ve always walked away, satisfied and pleased with that choice.“

“Jumeieka NYC delivers an authentic taste of Jamaica with every bite. Highly recommended! The roasted coconut corn is a favorite of mine!“

“I’ve had Jamaican food before, but NOTHING is as delicious as their food! Curry chicken fell off the bone, perfect amount of curry. My husband was very pleased with the food too! This place is amazing!“

“Peppa is open for takeout, clean food awesome“

“I’ve been coming here for years and they never disappoint! They serve quality and quantity as they welcome you with the island vibes !“

“Absolutely delicious. Had the oxtail plate and added Mac n cheese. Will definitely be back. Great seasoning I forgot to add the jerk sauce.“

“Not the older women but that lady at the counter needs to be fired. Her attitude , her appearance is sooo gross that as much as I like the food it makes me spend less money in this establishment. Asking for any more sauces, chicken , utensil can send her off the deep end and because she’s is dealing with your food you are forced to play nice. The first time I figured she was having a bad day or her husband left her for that bad attitude which I can understand but it’s every SINGLE time. Put the older women back at the register please before we lose it . Thank you“

“Maann listen - I just had a piece of the Breakfast Chicken - as my Breddren would say it - The chicken nyam' Good! 😂

I can't wait to come back to Reggae Kitchen to get this dish again, wow! 😋😋😋😋😋“

“These ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PPL... WENT HERE.. IDK IF IM GIVING THE RIGHT REVIEW... BUT TO WHOM EVER WAS GIVING OUT FREE FOOD, CLOTHES, EVERYTHING... & ESPECIALLY JUST LOVING UP ON THE COMMUNITY ALONE THANK YOU LUVUP& BLESSUP 4 WHAT U DO! 💚💛🖤
BIGUP UNOSELF 4 GIVING BACK 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

EVERYTING NICEY NICE
.. PLS COME & BIGUP WHO EVA THIS PERSON IS... FOOD WAS NICE! HE TOOK COMMUNITY & NO CHARGE! NOT JUST FOOD ! CLOTHES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, & THE SUM! GOOD PPLS!

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“Very pleasant experience 5 Stars! Today I ordered the Beef Stew with Rice & Peas and Mac & cheese, My husband had the J*** Chicken. Both meals were delicious, well-prepared with lots of flavor, & the portions are Huge! Compliments to the Owners & Cooks! & the very kind owners came outside to help us when our car was having issues, we appreciate their hospitality & kindness. K & D is well worth the visit, give them a try!“

“Jerk chicken this weekend was great. Time before this was terrible. I have been here several times and it is seemingly hit or miss. Depends on who cooked the food. Jerk chicken, cabbage and plantains. All delicious this time. Hopefully it can remain consistent as its a treat when its good.
Their plantains are always good.
Patties most times good…had a couple of misses. Too mushy on the misses. They actually don’t do too bad with mac n cheese which is a first for me from a WI restaurant. Its not great but its not at all bad.
Overall, we will continue to support. The cashiers are always very pleasant as well…especially the young man…he is refreshingly delightful. IYKYK when it comes to the Jamaican spots….“