Jamaican Restaurants near Forest Hills, NY

“JAMROCK JERK is NEVER a disappointment. The best thing that happened in Forest Hills. The food is great and the workers working will always make sure your order is right and if they run out they would accommodate with something else of your choice. I love yalll“

“Kept seeing the ads all over social media, so I finally ordered for the 1st time....Wow is the only way to describe it. They were piping hot when delivered and packaged well.
The patties are a good size and are absolutely delicious. Flaky crusts and the coco bread is as soft as a billowy cloud. Best beef patties. 😋
My favorite is the curry patty but I will definitely purchase again.“

“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“

“good food the most amazing jerk chicken and the best drinks“

“If you’re looking for fresh, authentic Jamaican patties, this is definitely the place to go! The customer service is phenomenal, and the management is not only friendly but truly cares about their customers. The cleanliness is a 10/10, and the quality is outstanding. I can’t recommend Juicy Patties enough, I will 100% be coming back!“

“The chef deserves a medal for grinding and cooking in this heat wave in such small quarters. The heat didn't affect his attitude at all though! He was so pleasant. I ordered the small ox tail plate that came with rice and beans and 2 big pieces of sweet plantain. I requested the Jamaican slaw which was a mixture of macaroni and cabbage and seasoning that I loved. The mac n cheese was exactly what a mac n cheese should be. Dense and delicious! The neighborhood really benefits from people like this sharing their culture and flavor so thank you!“

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

“I stop by to get 2 patties an end up get 6 thank to you miss Latoya 🙏“

“YUM! Great service, from the minute we walked in! The friendly hostess recognized us from a previous visit, the wait staff were on point, the chef came over to our table with complimentary soup, the music was upbeat and our food was delicious! Great vibes, highly recommend!“

“Good authentic Jamaican food.“

“Got to try a beef patty at Prospect Park Smorgasburg. Soooo savory and delicious! The spices were perfect. And the crust! Incredibly flakey. It was so delicious we got another to take home. I will be dreaming about the next time I can buy another and try the other flavors 🥺“

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

“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!“

“J*** chicken is always on point - one of the best I’ve tasted in a while - so flavorful and delicious. They have found themselves another repeat customer - always. Would definitely recommend Steve’s Original J**** You won’t be disappointed.“

“Made reservations for my girls and I to check off another place on our Foodie list and this place was great! Good service and food was delish! Nothing cheap so you will be spending some dollars 😜
I didn't get our server name but she was amazing! She recommended some choices from drinks to food and it was perfect!
We left out for the bit and when we came back, the DJ was rocking out some good chunes as well lol. Ended our night just right. Definitely recommend this place and will check them out again“

“Xavier went above and beyond to help me because I am vegan! Im so grateful because I was alittle worried if it would be easy to order here. Thanks Xavier for making my life easier as soon as I stepped in the door!!! I will definitely recommend others!“

“The Jamaican Jerk Chicken tastes like baby back ribs, but in a way - (in my opinion) it's better, since it's chicken and not pork. It has that smoky, smoked-spicy baby back rib flavor but with a kick of Jamaican spices. Very tasty.

This with the black beans and rice, and the sweet vegetables, hit the spot on a rainy Saturday afternoon in LIC in NYC. 😊“

“I wish I got pictures of the food but it was devoured too quickly! I had the pleasure of working with Chef Nicola on a recent catering order for a community event. The food was delicious and it was clear that a lot of care was put into the food and presentation. It was also great to support a local woman-owned small business instead of the many generic chains in the area. I highly recommend their services!“

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

“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“

“Today I walked into Lucky’s and ordered the stewed chicken and curry chicken. I have no hesitation when saying this might be the best student curry chicken I’ve ever tasted in my life. And believe me this is not my first curry, chicken or stewed chicken. The flavor on both the chickens were impeccable. The chicken was so tender, and could easily be picked off the bone. And the stew and curry complemented the soft rice beautifully. I will definitely be coming to Luckys again. This is my new favorite Jamaican food spot in New York City.“

“THIS PLACE IS SO CLEAN NOCE FOOD MUSIC THE OWNERS ARE VER NICE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE“

“The curried goat and rice and also the stew peas with pigtail are the best. Very tasty and filling.“

“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!!“

“Candy and her crew have this Authentic Jamaican spot locked down!!! 🙌 👍🏼 👏🏿!!!
Check out their mouth watering curried goat! Jerk chicken! Jerk, sweet chili or grilled Salmon! Succulent oxtail falling off the bone! Don’t leave without a few fritters (fish cake)! A must try is the Irish Moss porridge!!!!! Menu stretch long & wide with every dish a winner 🥇 !!!!!
Place is clean! Also, you can view how your food is being prepared! Fresh herbs!!! Not all that powered seasoning! Don’t just take my word for it! Go try them!!“

“this is one of the best flavors in Brooklyn“

“Baby when i tell you this place has the best food in Brooklyn best believe it .
You got a great portion for ya money and it taste amazing.
I always get the jerk chicken and its always bussing . 🥰 the chefs there top tier they can cook .“

“Absolutely love this place. Their cornmeal porridge warms the soul. Their chicken foot with rice and peas is delicious. Their curry chicken is so delicious and juicy just amazing. (This is not all from one sitting I’ve come back multiple times)“

“This place had some of the best jerk chicken I ever had in my life. I've gone back 3x times in the past month and they are not there anymore. Does anyone have an updated location for this jerk pit?Because now I'm sad...sad spelled backwards is das and das not good :/“

“The service is great pleasant people food good n service nice n hot Thanks“

“The Food Is Great And The Workers Are Polite“

“I had no problems here. Prices were excellent for the two meals and the portions I received were more than enough. Location is perfect since it's right near the train station. So if you're in a rush, they'll definitely take care of you. Coming here again for sure.“

“The food and the experience are amazing. Can’t wait to come again.“

“Decided to stop by since I was craving Jamaican food tonight. The portions are huge here! Definitely a bang for your buck. Got the stewed chicken and the jerk chicken for the rice platters. I love Mac and cheese so I definitely had to try it with some jerk chicken on top. Everything was great and the customer service was as well. I’ll definitely be stopping by again.“

“$ 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.“

“Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent and the price was just as good“

“Peppa is open for takeout, clean food awesome“

“It was a good experience, I went there initially to find out how much it would be for a small pan of BBQ chicken and it was way too much so I didn't order it but I did get half chowmein and half fried rice with BBQ chicken and it was really good. I'm Guyanese so they did a great job with the food.“

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

“I absolutely love this spot! Any time I am in the Bronx I have to stop in and get my favorite curry chicken with rice(lathered in that curry gravy) and peas and cabbage😋…. My wife’s favorite dish is the oxtail with rice and peas and cabbage of course. Their fried chicken goes well with brown stew chicken gravy. I’ve had their jerk chicken, curry goat, brown stewed chicken, Mac and cheese is also really good. I have been meaning to try the salmon and their shrimp, I think that will be next. I will say aside from that, you can expect friendly service. Atmosphere is calming 🤗 did I say I love this place? 😬“

“The service was excellent, and I would like to express my gratitude to my server, who possessed a soft, professional voice that was both respectful and courteous, making the entire experience truly exceptional, and the food was great, thank you very much“

“I absolutely LOVE the food. I got a plate with oxtails, rice & peas, plantains and he makes sure your plate is full. Everything tasted like it was seasoned perfectly, the gravy was surprisingly light and delicious. I’m 1000% going back.
I sincerely doubt the bad reviews are from him, the plates aren’t even the same. I met his Mom too and she was really sweet! Made the experience even better ?

FYI: I took the picture below after a couple bites“

“I’m using a 5 start review so people see this. These staff members are genuinely disgusting. I’m unsure if it’s the owner or if it’s a manager who was speaking to me, but I came in today after seeing a disabled homeless man asking for food outside (he couldn’t come inside because his mobility scooter was too big) and i decided to go in and ask if they had soup. The lady looked outside, saw the man, rolled her eyes and straight up told me no. Regardless if she wasn’t lying or not, don’t give attitude to people who are consumers or potential consumers. You also should know how long your food takes to cook since I know this place has been open for a while. If food takes 3 hours to cook, you start making it before consumers come in. I ended up going somewhere else and buying this man some soup because no one deserves to be hungry and cold. Horrible service and attitude.“

“I found myself in Harlem a few days on Saturday with a lady friend of mine and we were starving, Good thing we stopped in Caribbean Fiesta they charge you by the pound and the food was great we got Curry Chicken And oxtail and I must say that's some of the best oxtail I've ever tried I'll definitely be back for more the next time I'm in Harlem“

“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.“

“FOOD AND THE SERVICE A1 ESPECIALLY THE PORRIDGE 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤“

“Place is very clean, the food does taste good, you only have to watch out for the amount you take it goes by weight. Overall, I like the food here, its buffet style most things are weighted by the pound.“

“If you like great tasting and spicy jerk chicken this is a great spot to get it. This my go too spot for good jamaican food for a good price!
I'm feeling like pulling a point or 2. 6 years later and I'm having an issue. Some staff is making it their business to mettle with my orders all because I needed to correct them one time. I still order 4 dishes 2-4 times a week. If substitutions aren't allowed anymore I wish they would tell me. Im not unreasonable. Loyal, regular customer for 7+years.“

“HMG this place is the best night cap food shop to stop this place remind me back in Jamaica the dumpling shop on Waltham Park road east road where you could get your breakfast on your way to work in the morning have to go back to eat fry roast breadfruit and ackee and salt fish ......“

“i’ve lived in the area for many years and have passed this place several times, but never tried it… tonight I decided to order via Uber Eats and crossed my fingers. to my surprise, everything was very tasty and the food came hot. The red pea soup taste good, fresh and authentic. The Stew chicken, jerk chicken, mac & cheese, and rice and peas, were all very tasty. I called in just to make sure the red pea soup did not contain pork. the gentleman that answered the phone was so polite. Great customer service. oh, and by the way, the red pea soup does not have pork in it… A+ in my book no pork on my fork lol i’ll definitely be ordering from here again.“