Best jerk chicken and oxtails. I can't wait to go back! The chef was entertaining us with jokes as he cooked our food fresh while we waited read more

I visited Island Reggae Kitchen on Saturday, and the food was so good it pulled me right back on Sunday. On my first visit, I ordered the oxtails with rice and peas along with a second plate of stew peas and steamed rice. Everything was incredibly flavorful, tender, and seasoned just right -- true comfort food that tasted homemade. The next day, I returned and tried even more dishes: the brown stew chicken with ground provisions, another order of oxtails with rice and peas, a small chicken soup, and a fried chicken plate with rice and peas. Every single item was delicious, hot, and full of authentic island flavor. You can tell they put real care into their cooking. Island Reggae Kitchen delivered consistently great food all weekend, and it's the kind of spot that makes you want to try the whole menu. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Was in the mood for a patty and cocoa bread, so decided to give Island Regards Kitchen. I really should've have skipped this spot. Stepped into this nice and welcoming ambiance of this restaurant and was greeted promptly and kindly. As I picked my order up I should've realized something was off as the bag with my patty wasn't hot. It wasn't cold but still just wasn't the right temperature. Add misery to it and the cocoa bread wasn't fresh. At least my bottled drink was refreshing. Not sure if I would take the time to come back here since they couldn't get something so simple right. read more

Island Reggae Kitchen - Patty and cocoa bread with drink - Caribbean Near Me - Gardena, California

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To be fair I only had this place twice and I only order the small jerk chicken plate. I like the jerk chicken and I would give that a 4 star. I was not big on the rice and peas. They taste very dry the both times I had them. read more

I placed an order for delivery from this establishment. I ordered the large Oxtail plate and a Sorrel Ginger drink. The majority of this 'large' Oxtail plate is rice and peas and vegetables, not Oxtail. The portion looks suitable for a small order. The Oxtails are very small and also very fatty. You're receiving mostly bones and fat with little meat. Truly a dissatisfying experience. The Sorrel that most Jamaican restaurants sell is made fresh. The Sorrel I received is bottled, with entirely too much sugar - literally 110% of a day's worth of sugar in one bottle. Had I known the Sorrel is bottled, not fresh and full of sugar, I would have ordered a Ting or I could have omitted a beverage altogether. This place is definitely getting over on their customers. I haven't eaten a lot of Jamaican food in my lifetime, but I have had quality Jamaican food. Island Reggae Kitchen is lacking. Try: Country Style Jamaican Restaurant in Inglewood if you want a good Oxtail plate. Even the small plate is still plentiful. The Jerk Spot Jamaican Restaurant on Venice Blvd. is also really good. I've had their Jerk Shrimp, Salmon Salad (the best!) and Rasta Pasta. Even with the pasta and shrimp being sides, the sides are large and packed with flavor. The Salmon Salad is so fresh, delicious and the dressing should be bottled and sold. You have better options re: Jamaican food. Explore them. read more

I used to be a regular here for years. Local, authentic...I looked past the lack of warmth and communication with customers because after speaking with a Jamaican friend, she confirmed that that isn't personal; it's a cultural thing that comes off as unfriendly. Pre-COVID, as with all other businesses the prices were fairer, the portions were larger, the food was fresher and tasted better. Unfortunately, my most recent visit will be my last. Disappointing. There isn't a single thing I can point to but the last patties I purchased were...not good. Not nearly good enough for five dollars per. The food is just...meh...and I've has numerous items on the menu. And although I get the cultural thing, the lady's demeanor last time I visited was just a turn-off for me. Your own mileage might vary. read more

The food is amazing and the customer service is just as amazing, the food is well prepared and portions are perfect for the price.

I was very disappointed with the cow foot, plantain, jerk chicken, and stew fish. Overall bland. It was just a salt and curry taste, no other flavor. And they put cow foot soup or stew on top of rice & peas. They should've put it in a separate bowl and/ or serve with white rice. Plantain was hard and probably not ripe. I will not be ordering or recommending to anyone this restaurant. read more

Sometimes they don't have any patties left which is frustrating but the food is always bussing! Been going here since 2020 with my ex. read more

Island Reggae Kitchen - Stew chicken Patties Plantains Watermelon juice Pineapple juice - Caribbean Near Me - Gardena, California

The food was awful. I ordered via uber eats the large oxtails and callalou. The oxtails were cut up bones with very little meat, the calalou was too salty to eat and the cabbage was spoiled. I call the restaurant to let them know the cabbage was spoiled and they made no comment. This is the worst food I have had in years. I did not eat it and put it in the garbage. read more

They never disappoint. Moist juicy brown stew. Perfectly cooked peas n rice. Blacks I will forever be a customer

This definitely my favorite. The service is good the food, OMG, delicious. My son gets the jerk chicken and I get the curry goat( spicy). Have tried the salt fish ackee, all delicious. read more

Solid...this is your local neighborhood spot that deserves your support...I had the Curry Goat (the benchmark for all Caribbean spots)...I really enjoyed my dish...the plantains we're dry...I prefer mine softer & sweeter...the Rice & Peas were on point as well as the cabbage...I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town. read more

Island Reggae Kitchen - Curry Goat - Caribbean Near Me - Gardena, California

We were in the mood for some Jamaican food and ended up at Island Reggae Kitchen. The interior is quite small with only a handful of seats for dine-in. There was single employee so service was a bit slow, but we ordered two lunches. I will echo other reviews that it did appear that some meals are pre-assembled and then just microwaved to heat, but that said, the food was very tasty. I am always a fan of oxtail, and the flavors here were very rich. I was a bit disappointed in the drinks though, they tasted very artificial. Prices were fair. read more

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Order here very often. Traditional Jamaican vibes from the emotionless employees to the great food. Food is always on point, they a lil stingy with the oxtails but you can't deny that the taste is great. Also love the fresh juices, support black owned Buisness yall. read more

the food mainly the chicken was extra rubbery like they've been cooking it for weeks letting it sit on low in a pot also the prices are ridiculous it says the price is 18$ for a large meal so i ordered two and it came 60 dollars now granted i ate the rice and the greens thats because i got finessed every was suppose to be 36 somthing take my advice never ever in life go here im extremely disappointed and pissed read more

Island Reggae Kitchen - this is the Large Jerk Chicken Meal - Caribbean Near Me - Gardena, California

I had the worst experience ever on march 21 2025. I had order dinner from uber eats and as time goes by a little bit over a hour the uber driver called and said they do not have your order. I was like what happened, he then explained like she didn't wanna talked. I decided to asked the uber driver can I talk to someone that works there. He decided to walk back in and let me talk to the lady who had told him they do not have my order. So I had asked will I be getting my order cause the money had came out of my account and at that time "she said we do not have your order and I'm done talking to you cause just like I told the uber driver the same thing I have nothing else to say" right after that I hear her tell the uber driver " to get out of my store" bad service and I order Jamaica food all the time from different places and never had a treat like that. read more

It's a small, cozy place in a quiet little plaza area in Gardena. The food is rich, and the service is nice with the heavy accented and calm gentlemen servers. You can order and eat in there or take it to go. read more

Had to try one of the only island food spots in Gardena. They have a pretty expansive menu for such small seating space. Albeit, the foods are fresh, healthy, and have good portions. read more

Island Reggae Kitchen - Saturday Special - Caribbean Near Me - Gardena, California

I specifically wanted to leave a positive review for this small business restaurant after seeing the rating. I love when a place exceeds my expectations and Yelp reviews. I put in an online order for some Jerk Chicken because I was craving some spicy Chicken. This hit on a lot of levels! Spice was just right and the skin was absolutely delicious. The chicken was a little dry and wouldve loved some sauce to soak it up but it was fork tender. Sometimes you just gotta trust your gut and in this case it was right! Hopefully they continue to get support and continue to improve. read more

The food was dry and the sauce wasn't spicy. I ordered mac & cheese and it was nasty. It didn't have any cheese in it. They only gave me two little slices of plantains. I wouldn't recommend coming to this place. The jerk sauce isn't spicy enough nor is the chicken juicy avoid this place at all cost I spent $20 on a plate and it was nasty, the restaurant is very small family owned. The lady was nice at the desk but they didn't have that worked you had to use. read more

I don't think they're open for business. Annoyed because I drove all the way here and waited for them to open.

I visted this place and wanted oxtails. Upon entering the restaurant the young that was at the counter taking orders was very rude. She didn't greet me or anything. I stood there looking at her and she stood there looking at me. I finally asked for the oaxtail dinner and she walked to the cook at the door and told him. We waited about 10 minutes which wasn't bad. But when I got home and opened the container my food smelled spoiled. I paid $23 for spoiled food. I live far and couldn't drive back. I WILL NEVER EVER EVER go back to this place ever again. Its a shame that this place is giving spoiled food to people. Please dont visit this place!!! read more

Not a fan. I came here ordered the jerk chicken plate and two chicken patties . The lady taking my order just seemed so disinterested in taking my order, almost like I was bothering her by being there. I decided to cancel my chicken and just take the patties. The chicken patty was okay, the beef pattie was actually pretty good. I really like supporting small businesses but unfortunately I won't be going back simply because of the treatment I received from this establishment. read more

Here we go again. Tried Island Reggae food and it was Da Bomb! Everything was hot, fresh and good quality food. Had the ox tails with peas and rice..MAAAN!. And the beef pies..yeah. So now Donnas.. Hungry Joe's and Island Reggae.. I've tried, all good but Island Reggae has the edge. Peas and rice has more flavor, in my taste opinion. I'll go back.. might go today... read more

Ok I get that I got there about 30 Min b4 closing. But the guy was spending so much time flirting with the girl ahead of us his service with us was less than acceptable . What sent me over the edge was he told us what was left I told him I would take the lil he had so did my daughter but she ended up with a whole plate shrimp cabbage rice and beans And all I got was meat rice and beans. I truest could have saved my time energy and money read more

This is definitely a eatery you want to experience. Especially if you like Caribbean food. I ordered the Brown Stew Chicken and rice and Peas. When I tell you it was delicious that is just what I mean! It wasn't greasy tasting or over seasoned. I'm a foodie so I'm very particular about how my food is prepared and presented. The presentation was excellent and it was plenty of food for two adults to eat from. My boyfriend and I were very pleased with this hidden treasure. The owner or employees were very approachable and friendly. It is a small establishment but it's comfortable and warm feeling. Take my word for this is a must try. read more

Island Reggae Kitchen - I thought this might help! A to go menu. I actually had the Brown Stew Chicken. Everything on my plate was excellent! - Caribbean Near Me - Gardena, California

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Now, this was a great find for me, I was craving Jamaican food and stumbled upon this location and the food was excellent, I wanted to take a picture but when I remembered it was too late, I ordered an oxtail plate and it met my expectations and above, I also ordered a beef meat pie, it was delicious!!! and the punch. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE ISLAND REGGAE KITCHEN read more

I ordered a mini oxtail meal. The portions were perfect for smaller appetite.. The food was excellent.... read more

Island Reggae Kitchen - Mini oxtail..... - Caribbean Near Me - Gardena, California

Called ahead to place a phone order and received an awkward non friendly interaction. Should have followed my gut feeling. Entered the store and wasn't greeted, very minimum conversation. Rice was Bone Dry, food re-heated in microwave and nothing looked tasted fresh at All. Food came out to $27 and I still didn't hesitate to throw the food in the trash. And I'm a pretty cheap person, so you know it has to be that bad for me to throw my money away. First and last time eating there. read more

The oxtails were great and the beef patty was pretty good. The patty was nice and flaky with just enough pepper to give a slight kick and I thought there may have been a hint of cinnamon? But that maybe my tastebuds being weird. The gentleman who helped me was very nice and there is a decent amount of parking. Note that if you are going at night, the main sign that shows a directory of shops may not be lit so you might miss the turn in. Keep your peepers open :) read more

The service was horrible. The only words the guy said to me was "what size" when I asked for an oxtail plate. The food was out quickly, which is always awesome, but I should have left when I noticed he wasn't wearing a mask. I look up and I see him eating as he's making my plate ( c'mon man ) THEN I hear a BEEP! Did my food just come out of the microwave??! I wanted to try the pineapple ginger juice ( which is AMAZING ) and I asked him the price and he held up his hand . ($5) I asked for extra sauce, there was none, the oxtails were salty, but for an $18 plate, I still ate them lol. I won't be returning and I sure hope the owner/manager sees this review and makes some changes. read more

First time eating Jamaican food- damn good! Island Reggae Kitchen is unassuming and tucked away in a small shopping plaza just off Crenshaw Blvd. There are only 4-5 small tables, so dining in might be a challenge during peak hours. Lots of memorabilia decorating the walls and a small plasma television for your viewing pleasure. Reggae music was playing on the sound system. Alright, let's talk about the food. Since this was my first time eating Jamaican food, I don't have much of a comparison base. However, I will say that it was DELICIOUS, for lack of a better adjective. GINGER WATERMELON JUICE: You're going to want one of these. Sweet, but not to sweet. It tastes great AND quenches your thirst. Go easy on the ice if you want to enjoy more. BEEF PIE: Not sure if this is the correct name, but its what it most closely resembles. Think of a hybrid between a taco and a cheeseburger. Great snack to munch on while waiting for your entree. Wish I would have gotten a couple more. JERK CHICKEN: Why can't all chicken taste this good? Perfectly cooked, seasoned, and served. A little chewy at times, but very tender overall. Note the sizes- mini, small, large (no medium). I ordered the small portion, but it felt like a large by most dining standards. Prices are competitive, but not cheap. One ginger watermelon juice, one beef pie, and two jerk chicken entrees came out to $27. Totally worth it in my opinion. PRO-TIP: Check out the $6.50 lunch special served Monday-Friday. read more

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The best ox tails I've ever had in my life! Very generous size portions! The chicken was a little dry but still really flavorful!

As a first timer at Island Reggae I must say the food left me speechless. This was good authentic jamaican food. The flavors and spices was loke a melody in my mouth. I had the curry goat and the stew peas and hands down the best I've ever had. This restaurant is a must go. The service was great. Island reggae is a hidden gem. read more

I love this place food is always great done in a timely manner the gentleman that works there is so cool especially when I make him laugh I have been eating there about 6 years on my way there now. Great food Great prices, and the beef patties are sooooo good. And please don't forget the homemade drinks. read more

Great food. We had the oxtail and jerked chicken today. We also ordered some pineapple/ginger juice and it's very refreshing. Definitely worth going to. read more

One star because the food was good , but the service was horrible ! Didn't welcome us at all , I had to ask the guy if he worked here because he didn't even show us the menu , when I asked for the menu he said it's right there pointing to the counter for me to get it. Then we heard the microwave beep as if they were warming up the food. Smh . read more

I was so dissatisfied with the food here. I ordered jerk chicken plate and oxtails plate and the food tasted like leftovers. Not fresh at all. My jerk chicken was cold as if it was refrigerated and the oxtails were at most 5 pieces (for a Large). The festival bread, rice and peas were dry. If you are looking for fresh, good Jamaican food DO NOT come here. So disgusting! read more

Steer clear of here. This place is a SCAM! Food is obviously from a can. You can hear the Microwave being used to heat it up. 25 dollars for some canned microwave food is what i call a scam. I can get some good fresh pho for 10 dollars just down the street. The owner of this place has no shame and is just trnya juice this community before they go on to scam some other community. AGAIN this place is a SCAM. DONT BE A SUCKER by giving this place business even after reading this warning. read more