I can see why Jam Doung Style has been around for 25 years! This is the first Jamaican restaurant I've tried since moving to the DMV, and it just might be the only one I stick with. It has a vibrant and rustic Jamaican feel to it, with plenty of space to dine in and listen to music while you eat. The ladies working the front counters were amazing, even nice enough to let me use a phone charger. The portions and prices are reasonable. I ordered a medium oxtail which came with two sides (they had a rice and mac and cheese option for a couple of dollars extra) and cabbage. The oxtails were meaty and reminded me of what I would always order back in Jersey. The rice and cabbage were plentiful, but the mac really surprised me. It was super cheesy and moist. This gem will be seeing a lot more of me! read more

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This place kicks out some bona fide Jamaican and American cooking. Their jerk is just how I like it. It's got the right balance of the bazillion ingredients that go into jerk, and also, it's been rested properly, making a deeply flavorful marinade rather than one which is overly peppery. There are 2 types of jerk chicken platters offered: dark meat and white meat, a nice option for customers. Their mac n' cheese is what really surprised me. It's top notch-- creamy, cheesy, crusty. It makes me want to call home and talk to mom. The cabbage side is very tasty and I'm certainly not a cooked cabbage person at all, so it's got to be exceptional for me to write that. For dessert, butter rum cake is right on the money and red velvet cake is scrumptious as well. read more

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We arrived at Jam Doung Style on a holiday weekend after 6pm, so most of the dishes were already gone. My husband wanted curried chicken, so it was suggested he order Brown stew chicken with some curry sauce on top. He liked it, and the rice and peas too. I had a patty and a ginger beer. Next time we plan to come earlier in the day The people working there were very nice and even gave me a bottled water as it was over 100 degrees in DC. read more

It had years since I had last ordered from Jam Doung, so I was so happy to see they were still in business. Since my mom is Jamaican, I usually just stick to getting my fix from her kitchen or family and friends' that cook Jamaican food as well. But on Juneteenth, I was being extra intentional to support Black-owned businesses that I may not always frequent and Jam Doung was a great option! First, I was so impressed by their portions. I ordered the snapper entree which was brimming with fish, mac and rice and pea. All of the food was delicious, although the rice and pea was on the dry side.But there was so much food, I was able to stretch this one entree into two meals - dinner and lunch the day! I'm glad I ordered because I'll be sure to keep Jam Doung on the radar and not wait so long again before the next time that I support this business. read more

Jam Doung Style - Snapper Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

"Takoma Eats Location" Talk about DELICIOUS!!! My friend told me about a place in Takoma with various places to eat. I get there and notice Jam Doung Style on the kiosk menu. I've seen this place several times on North Capitol Street but never tried them. Today ended up being the day. I ordered the Jerk wings and mmmhmm mmmhmm mmmhmmm. They were finger licking good. They were extremely well seasoned. Hot and ready and slid off the bone. Some of the best Jerk wings I have ever had. My wife ordered the oxtail. Soft, tender and at a great price. I can't wait to try their brick and mortar location. read more

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So proud to see this place still thriving after 20 plus years of success and good DC eats! The family atmosphere combined with the good food is why I have and will continue supporting. The cabbage and brown stew chicken are my favs. Just recently tried the amazing oxtail and will definitely be returning for more!! read more

Good tasting, good portion for the price, daily specials. Wide variety available to order read more

Jam Doung Style - Oxtail - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The service and food here were AMAZING. Curry goat, oxtail, jerk chicken, and cabbage was all 10/10. Portions were very generous. As a Jamaican, this place is legit. The lady taking orders was very sweet and everyone at the restaurant was so attentive and friendly. The cook was authentic and everything was cooked with love. This is my new go-to spot if I'm ever back in the DC area! read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree, Macaroni & Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered off of Uber Eats... it was terrible. Seriously. i always have heard great things about Jam Doung Style and wanted to try it out since my usual Jamaican spot, Negril, had closed. Nope. Nope. Nope. I ordered a beef patty, mac & cheese, a jerk hot dog and a sorrel. Firstly, the bag the sorrel came in had its juice spilled in the bag. Sorrel has a strong taste, but this one had a strong alcohol type taste to it. Very unbalanced in flavor. The first bite i took out of the beef patty was just breading and no meat filling. The jerk hot dog just tasted like a mildly spicy hot dog with not a hint of jerk flavor. The biggest disappointment was the mac & cheese. As soon as i opened the container, i could see it was DRY. i gave it the benefit of the doubt and tried it. it tasted just how it looked -- bland. Like boiled noodles with burnt cheese sporadically placed on top. read more

Jam Doung Style - sorrel wasted in the bag it came in - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Jam Doung style is a trusty local source for Jamaican food. I've enjoyed the food I've gotten from here more often than not. I would actually give it more like 4.5 stars, but there is no way to rate half stars in Yelp. Their meat patties are delicious and so is their plantain. One of my favorite dishes is the oxtail with beans and rice ('rice and peas'). I used to go here for lunch everyday during some period of the quarantine. It helps that it's within walking distance of me. Their new digs are really nice and I'm glad to have them in the neighborhood. The beef patty is delicious and my favorite of their patties, but the chicken patty is good too. I have gotten some things from here at that haven't been as delicious as I'm used to them being when I typically get them from here, but thankfully, my usual experience is that the food is great. Oh yeah, they're Coco bread is good too . Look forward to going in the future! read more

Was told that this is one of those native-to-DC must try places, I can tell they have been there often and they're family-owned. Upon our pick-up delivery its become apparent that since Jam Doung Style has offered take-out options online, its really swarmed the place to just pump out a lot of food, and with all this traction that is great and of course, well deserved for a long-standing brick and mortar restaurant who has not commercialized and has maintained reasonably affordable food to its locals and DC customers. However, with this comes the need for there to be a re-evaluation of the quality of food that is coming out of the restaurant. Granted we ordered dishes traditionally made with bone in proteins and ordered about 2.5 hours before closing, but our plates made their weight in bones. And with special order of gravy had fully been absorbed the rice rather than sitting and flavoring the meat. I imagine by the end of the night, all of the bones have broken down and reached the end of the pot, which is probably where we got our portions. However, the prospect of ordering curry and oxtail should always be exciting and celebratory! Why give a customer only bones? I would imagine this is a product of just having too many orders come in that you just have to get those deliverables out of the way, especially since now the in-person experience with Jam Doung Style is mostly occupied by takeout delivery services. That said, the flavors were so good and left us wanting more, and it was definitely worth a re-try, maybe towards the beginning of the day but that's good to know now. Coco bread was light and fluffy but smashed by the aluminum packaging at the bottom of our delivery bag. Plantains were perfectly fried with a gooey sweet bright golden interior. Rum cake was dense and saturated in rum flavor, also got a very small sliver. read more

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Delicious food! If you are able, I recommend ordering in-person for lower prices but even the delivery/pickup prices are well worth it!

Restaurant has been renovated in recent years to include more space and some indoor seating compared to the smaller carry-out only location it has been. Food: My husband and I have only ever ordered their jerk chicken platters. The 'small' portion is more than enough for us. I usually get the 'small' portion to include jerk chicken, cabbage, and rice and peas. My husband orders the same, but sometimes chooses to get mac&cheese instead of cabbage. It's always delicious; however, there has been a few times where one of us has found a bay leaf in our food. While it is easy to take them out, I believe it should be taken out before customers are given their order because they are not supposed to be eaten and could be a significant choking hazard for someone not paying attention while eating. They do offer some deserts as well, but I've never tried them. Service: Good yet could be improved to include another person at the front. Every time we've gone, there is usually an older Jamaican woman and I believe her granddaughter working at the front end of the restaurant taking orders via walk-in, phone, or bagging up orders for Uber Eats and the likes. During lunch time, it can take pretty much someone's entire lunch period to get a meal in hand. Value: Approx $10-$20 per meal. Great value for the amount of food, in my opinion. However, they charge an extra percentage (I believe 4%), to anyone paying with a card instead of cash. Personally, this makes the experience less pleasant for me because in 2024 many people do not carry cash, and why is it that high? Ambiance: Busy restaurant so expect the phone to keep ringing and a constant flow of customers. During our last trip in Sept 2024, R&B music was playing and the videos to the songs were playing on a tv. My husband and I dined in and ate at a small 2 person table downstairs. They now have upstairs seating, but it always seems to be closed off so I'm not sure if that's for large parties only or not. Location: Definitely not a fan of this part. 1724 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002; on one of the busiest corners of D.C. Finding parking in the area is often horrible. If you're not dining in, I highly suggest calling in your order or ordering online: (202) 483-2445 orderjamdoungstyle.com read more

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I feel scammed. I ordered the Brown Stew Chicken, and while I understand bone-in chicken is standard, there was barely any meat. The cooking was inconsistent. I was fighting for my life with some of those pieces. Overall, it just wasn't a satisfying meal, and my craving for Jamaican food remains unfulfilled. Also, $7 for this tiny cake...nah. Rice, cabbage, and plantains were good. read more

Jam Doung Style - Coco Bread - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have been coming here for well over twenty years,havent been for a while and i will not be coming back,i ordered a combo platter,22 dollars and 36 cents.when they finish with you,the total is 29 dollars and sixty eight cents.People wake up,this is robbery without a gun,plus they chop the chicken up and you have small bones in your food.this is outrageous read more

I ordered a combo meal with oxtails and curry chicken, which came with sides of macaroni, rice and peas, and cabbage. I also added a beef patty and red velvet cake on the side. The oxtails were the highlight of my meal. They were cooked very well and practically fell off the bone. The beef patty was amazing with a great amount of spice, which I loved as a fan of spicy foods. However, the curry chicken was underwhelming. It lacked the spice factor I enjoy and was slightly dry. I prefer my curry chicken to have more juices to slather over the rice for better flavor. The cabbage was fairly soggy and not enjoyable. The macaroni was good, but the rice and peas were not to my taste. In the future, I'll definitely opt for white rice instead. The red velvet cake was enjoyable, though a bit different from what I'm used to. It was still pretty good, and I would recommend it. Overall, this was an okay visit. If you prefer foods with a kick, this might not be the place for you, as the spice factor was missing for me. I ordered through DoorDash, so I can't speak on the in-person service. read more

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The curry goat was amazing 10/10 seasoned and not many bones. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor in my opinion 3/5. The rice and peas and cabbage was good. I would definitely return. Service was great food was ready soon as I arrived. Place is clean and cute read more

Jam Doung Style - Curry Goat Entree (s) - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Authentic Caribbean food. I was so hungry that I forgot to take a photo. The service of the food is great with perfect portions plus more. Haven't been to the place in person but it's my go to uber eats. Unsure of the ambiance. The oxtails could use more meat but the jerk chicken is top tier. Also I can eat a whole order of cabbage alone. read more

Omg food is all that and let me say I will be back,all I eat is goat can't get enough

Food was missing an item, then the big items were on top of the beef patties and the containers leaked everywhere. read more

Jam Doung Style - Leaked containers - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Too cold to go out yesterday so ordered delivery from Jam Doung Style on a whim. As a Caribbean person in the DMV, I am always looking for good restaurants with food that reminds me of home. This place was spot on!! I ordered the small oxtail lunch with a side of Mac n cheese. Everything was seasoned perfectly, down to the cabbage and potatoes. The meat was tender and flavorful. I paid the extra charge for extra gravy, but what I got seemed like a normal coating of gravy. But the overall price for the meal was not bad. The reason for 4 stars is that there is always a risk with delivery orders because you can't check the food before you leave the establishment. So, while the food was delicious, I was disappointed with only 3 pieces of oxtail, 2 of which barely had meat on it. Had I been able to open the container there, I would have complained. That being said I would return, but maybe not a delivery order. read more

They really close at 7pm instead of the stated hours on their website and online. Get it together...the basic shit

Jam Doung Style catered my party, and I truly cannot recommend them enough. The food was absolutely incredible--hands down the best catering experience I've ever had. I hosted a mixed group of about 30 guests from various backgrounds (including my very picky Jamaican family!), and everyone raved about the food for weeks afterward. We ordered curry shrimp, jerk chicken, snapper, oxtail, rice and peas, white rice, cabbage, salad, butternut rum cake, and sweet potato cake. Every single dish was perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, and clearly made with a lot of love and care. There was something for everyone, and despite the generous portions, hardly anything was left over! The catering coordinator was also outstanding--so patient and accommodating. Their team worked closely with me to select the right quantities and made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I am truly grateful. read more

Haven't visited this place in so long but its always been so good. But this visit was underwhelming and I am a little disappointed. I got the BBQ WINGS MAC AND CABBAGE and my mom had the CURRY SHRIMP RICE & PEAS AND CABBAGE. The wings were pretty good but the Mac just needed salt & pepper and a sharp cheese. The rice was over cooked and the cabbage as well. I came for jerk wings but they were sold out so I got jerk sauce on the side. The shrimp were inconsistent texture wise, some were mushy and some were rubbery. The pineapple ginger drink was good just super sweet. I also had a beef pattie and it was literally 2teaspoons of beef inside I was shocked. We paid $53 together for the food and just wish the quality was more consistent like it was before. The staff was nice and the food doesn't take long to get ready because it's already made. read more

Jam Doung Style - Curry Shrimp Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Was planning on going to Jerk at Nite but didn't realize they don't open till 7 on Saturday!?? Anyway found this hidden gem and ordered online. I got the dark jerk chicken entree with Mac & cabbage. Absolutely loved it! Nice spice to the chicken. Inside is clean and pick-up is very organized! Will be back! read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Let me start off by saying, how did I not know about this spot YEARS ago. Located off of N. Capitol st. NW. Directly under a dispensary (Bob Marley would love it), lies a hidden gem, Jam Doung Style. I walked in one afternoon to place a takeout order. I was greeted by two older women who were nice enough (if you frequent Caribbean restaurants, you know what I mean. Lol). I placed my order and sat in the dining area and waited. The spot is small, but does have a few tables that you can sit and enjoy your food. I ordered the combo platter with curry goat, oxtail, rice & peas, and cabbage. I also ordered one of their all natural juices that they offer (ginger/pineapple). I should've shook the juice up before I tried it, because the first sip was just straight ginger! I sealed it back and gently mixed the contents before taking another sip (MUCH better), the sweetness of the pineapple cut the sharp bite of the ginger. They had so many other flavors, I have to go back and try some others. The curry goat....the savory and slight spice of the curry gravy was so good, the goat meat itself was a little tough, but the gravy almost made it worth it (I can't wait to go back and try the curry shrimp). The oxtail was so good. Almost melts in your mouth, the gravy from the oxtail was delicious as well, especially once it mixed in with the rice and peas. Overall I would give this experience a 8.7/10. I'll definitely be returning soon! read more

Jam Doung Style - Combo Combination Platter (oxtail & curry goat) w/ rice & peas, and cabbage. - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My favorite thing to order is the curry chicken lunch special. When I have some extra coins, I always add the mac n cheese! read more

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Chicken curry was good lunch special under 12 is a steal. They have remodeled the place it looks nice. The older lady is pleasant and updates you on your order I loved it. Her energy was very engaging. The young girl is little inconsistent with her service. She wasn't rude though. read more

Will continue to order from here, very consistent. Everything is priced well & I am always satisfied. The beef patties are AMAZING !

Yums: Homemade BEEF PATTIES! An absolute YUM!! Everything else: my mom taught me if I "have nothing nice to say then HUSH"! So there's that (insert shoulder shrug). Enjoy the beef patties. read more

Decent Jamaican food. I was so tempted to try the Mac and cheese but I stuck to the basics. Service was like any other Jamaican restaurant that's how I knew the food was gonna be good . I'll get it an 8/10. Most definitely will go back to try more food. The goat & oxtails are delicious!! read more

This family owned business is phenomenal. Seats are limited but carry out wait time is not long but get there ASAP as food can sell out quickly. The service is welcoming and the food is over flowing with spice, savory, and rich flavor. Portions are huge and while waiting have a beef patty and their fresh squeezed juices. Brown Stew Chicken with Rice/Beans, and Cabbage! Jerk Chicken and everything else tastes like heaven. read more

Jam Doung Style - Brown Stew or Curry Chicken SPECIAL - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love getting takeout from here! The flavors are always spot on and the food is fresh. I always get dark jerk chicken and curry chicken and save leftovers for lunch the next day. My order is always ready quick and they've never gotten my order wrong. Love this little corner spot! read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree, Curry Chicken Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

*sigh* My partner is from JA. We came here and the first things he said were: "The Mac and cheese tastes flat." "This isn't jerk chicken - this is chicken with jerk sauce." "What is this rice and peas? Oh god" I ordered a small brown stew chicken and paid extra for Mac and cheese and rice and peas. Wish I hadn't. I had maybe two bites of Mac and cheese on my plate. The chicken and gravy tasted like someone dumped a bag of sugar into it. It was probably the second-worst Jamaican food I've had in the DMV. It smelled great from outside. The vibe inside was chill. The service was fine. read more

Jam Doung Style - Dark Jerk Chicken Entree - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Coming from Boston I find it hard to find solid Caribbean spots in the DMV. However, Jam Doung comes through with the flavors I am used to! I am not giving 5 stars because one day they did dry my protein out, but the flavors were still there. I have never actually gone in person, so I can't comment on service, but the food speaks for itself. read more

Jam Doung Style - King fish, mac and cheese, Rice and Peas, and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Jam Doung Restaurant is hands down one of the best places for authentic Jamaican food in the area. From the moment you walk in, the aroma alone tells you you're in for something special. The staff is warm, welcoming, and happy to share their recommendations if you're new to the menu. read more

Outstanding food and service. I go the jerk chicken with rice and cabbage. Customer service was excellent. They made me feel like I was at home in Kingston. read more

I've ordered food from here through a delivery service at least 3 times now and I have yet to be disappointed. The portions for even the small size is more than enough for one, possibly two adults (to me, y'all overeat if we being fr fr lol). My go to is the curry chicken. It's seasoned well, and the curry sauce is savory. The chicken is always tender. This time I also wanted to try their oxtail. It was a little sweet and tangy, flavor forward. I also had their Mac and cheese, it was perfectly seasoned and cheesy. It reminded me of the mac I eat during the holidays, I had an assumption that it was gonna be totally different but it was on point. Not pictured is the beef patty! The patty is always flaky and delicious. My only complaint is that it's flat, not a lot of beef filling (which may be the normal and I'm just used to the commercial versions). I'd wanna see maybe an extra 1/3rd added lol. All in all, this is my go to Jamaican cuisine spot. Haven't had any other spot's food and wanted to return. read more

Jam Doung Style - Curry Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been eating jam doung for years but I will have to call it quits. Yesterday I got a medium white jerk with cabbage rice and peas. Today I have the worst food poisoning I've ever had in my life. I didn't enjoy my meal as the chicken was way too spicy, rice & beans didn't taste like normal and something was off with the cabbage so I didnt finish it. I am heartbroken as I always tell everyone how much I love Jam Doung but it's just not what it used to be. Barely feels like they even want to be open honestly, feels very "here take this". What a sad experience. read more

Great tasting food for great value. Would definitely order again. I got the small portion ox tail dish and it was delicious. It was very reasonably priced at around $10 and even with no add ons I was stuffed. The sauce has great flavor and the cabbage is simple yet delicious - it goes great with the heavier ox tail. read more

Jam Doung Style - Stewed Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia