They have the best jerk seasoning in the area. It is not that water BBQ style jerk. Pack your patience as this place gets crowded. It is amazing that all of that love comes out of it's small kitchen. The food is very good. We like the jerk salmon sandwich and the jerk chicken. read more

Wow is this place is a deceiver. I stopped here for lunch when working in the area because I hadn't had any Jamaican food in a while and upon leaving the area I noticed the smoke flowing from the chimney. Man am I glad I stopped from the minute I walked in I knew I was in for a treat they were busy and there was a steady stream of people flowing in and out. As you walk in there's nothing fancy a small menu and counter to order and then a small counter area with plastic chairs to sit if you want to dine in but don't let that scare you away if your willing to wait a few minutes your in for a real treat. As you approach the counter there is a lady that will take your order who was super nice and helpful I wanted the lunch special but was undecided between the jerk and the curry chicken and she informed me they are both good but they are known for their jerk she offered to split mine up so I could make my own decision lol so I went for it the platter was so much for $11.00 it was a portion of jerk chicken and curry chicken , rice & peas, and cabbage, as well as a Jamaican patty and a soda to me it felt like a great deal I almost couldn't finish but it was so good I pushed through the curry had such great flavor as well as the Jamaican patty and the jerk chicken you could tell the jerk was fresh off the grill it was moist but crispy on the outside the special also comes with a soda and they have a array of Jamaican sodas and drinks I'm gonna make a point to come back for the brown stew and red snapper I would recommend this place to anyone yumm delicious read more

Just Jerk - Platter jerk chicken & Curry chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

Good caribbean food, friendly staff...take out, my daughter and my man always eat from there...I'm vegan, however before I was vegan, I ate from there also...I wish they had more vegan options read more

Love them, there so friendly and the food NEVER disappoints..when i was working in Greenbelt i ate there everyday religiously

The service is slow and the food is not good! I don't know how this place stay in business. I guess because Muffin Man closed, American people don't know what good Jamaican food should taste like. But it's definitely NOT at Just Jerk!!!! Yuck!!! read more

The best jerk in the area - the worst service (on par with most places in the area). They are usually out of food and provide terrible customer service ..... not as in attitude but as far as their sense of urgency. Don't go if you are busy or value your time. read more

Best Jerk chicken in the DC area. I always order a whole chicken, and she always has it for me. Plantains and patties are great too.

The food is really good and the portions are generous. Will definitely make sure I eat here every time I'm in Maryland.

The food was great but the only thing I didn't like was the service was a bit slow . They should have more staff but the food makes up for the services. read more

I would never go here again! Omg the food took forever and there was a penny in my food. How could this happen? I could see a hair but a nasty, dirty penny!!! read more

Just Jerk - A nasty, dirty penny in my food! I'm never going there again - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

Just Jerk is my absolute favoriteeeeeee Jamaican spot!!! I go at lead twice a month. The jerk chicken& rice & peas are the bomb!!

Just jerk,is just that,the best jerk in the area. Its authentically made,over wood and coals(the smokers are right in the lot). The lady at the counter always smiles and is friendly,you can tell it's a "neighborhood" spot. Pricing is perfect,you get the most for your money,not sure how one can beat this. read more

Check out these sexy Jamaicans sunbathing: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-9nDx65FYy2phwsLXoJ3Ew?select=BvOTnRmOFsD1NDzyjK33zw Ooooh...that is the sex. Anywho, for those of you keeping score at home, I went to Jerk Pit yesterday for my first stateside jerk chicken experience. I told my wife and she was intrigued, and I discerned that she felt left out and somewhat jealous that I didn't save any for her*. So being the great husband I am, I decided to pickup some jerk chicken before taking her to her appointment with her orthopedist. Olivia D., who seems to be an expert on jerks of the Jamaican variety, recommended Just Jerk, so I Yelped it thinking I'd get an FTR, but alas! Food - Where there is smoke, there is fire. Where there is smoke billowing out of a flue, there is Su K. I came at 11am, and there was already smoke billowing out of this little shack on Rte. 450 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-9nDx65FYy2phwsLXoJ3Ew?select=BJjFekXRQVkbnKiWg1si6g). The food is fairly expensive here - more than $10/person for a platter. I ordered a 1/2 chicken dark ($8.50) since they didn't have a 1/2 chicken platter, rice and peas ($2.60), one chicken and one beef patty ($1.99) and festival ($1.25 for 2). The chicken is charbroiled to perfection! Whereas Jerk Pit tasted like Jerk Bake, this stuff was Jerk grilled on coals. Mmmmmmm! I cannot emphasize enough how much charcoal goodness lies in each bite. I asked for the chicken spicy and it was about as spicy as Texas Pete or Frank's Red Hot - next time I'll ask for extra spicy. The seasoning was delicious and I could eat that skin all day. Thankfully, my wife is more health conscious than I am, so she gives me her skin. Now that's love! The chicken doesn't come w/ any extra sauce but the lady was nice enough to give me one spicy and one mild. I preferred the sauce at Jerk Pit, but this chicken is unreal. If El Pollo Rico is mi amor, Just Jerk is mah brudda, mon! The chicken is chopped in such a way that you'll probably bite into a bone or two. The "phestival," which is a cross between a Costco churro and a phallic symbol (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-9nDx65FYy2phwsLXoJ3Ew?select=yr5aWOo8p_iJb2CyYF9AsA) was sweet but unnecessary since the chicken wasn't that spicy. The beef patty was delicious and spicy, with a perfectly flaky crust. Flaky crust = good. Flaky friends = bad. I will no longer call those inferior patties at 7-11 Jamaican. The chicken patty tasted like curried chicken - not as good as the beef. And the rice and peas were simply rice and peas. Location - it's a carry-out only shack. Located along a particularly crappy portion of 450 - you have to make a u-turn if you get off the Beltway. They also have York Jamaican ice cream in flavors such as mango, soursop, guinness and rum raisin, and me thinks them Jamaicans know a thing or two about rum. 1/2 pint for $2.90, pint for $5, and quart for $8. I was thoroughly amused as I heard a Jamaican rendition of We Are the Champions on the radio as I was waiting for my food. There's also a wide selection of juices including stuff from Jamaica and tons of Nantucket Nectars. Note: this place is not wheelchair accessible. Service - the food took about 20 minutes. I imagine during peak hours, it can take even longer. If you're also environmentally conscious, you may not like this place b/c they use enough foil to make Jim B. another foil armor suit (http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/5Kg334MQOUvkLyh4LW3FNg/l). Also, the lady didn't have a Jamaican accent at all. Disappointing! Unbelievable chicken! If you're ever in Lanham, which I doubt you are, give Just Jerk a try! * So I says, "Yeah. I got you jerk chicken." Her: Ummmm...ok..y? Me: Well, when I was talking about it yesterday, you had this longing look on your face like you wanted to try it as well... Her: Uhhhhh...are you sure that wasn't just wishful thinking? FYI: This happens almost on a daily basis. read more

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Awesome place to visit and get a quick meal. Sometimes, the best eateries are right in the hood, where the food has to be cooked right. Or you will go out of business read more

Just Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

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Hit or miss... used to be way better. The lunch special is as good a deal as you can get anywhere else for $9.54. Get the jerk chicken, the curry chicken is a disappointment. read more

Delicious, but watch "dem bones!" I tried JJ today for the first time--ordered curry chicken, peas 'n rice, and plantains. I've eaten about 1/4 of the dish and have encountered about six bones, one of which was tiny, but sharp like a needle; it pierced the roof of my mouth, and was quite painful. The food is delicious, but I have never eaten Caribbean food with a bone so tiny that it could pierce me. I would use caution feeding this food to children or the elderly. read more

Let me preface this review by letting you know; I am Jamaican. I know how jerk is supposed to taste. I ordered the large dark chicken platter and some festival. It came with a good amount of grilled chicken, rice and peas, cabbage and plantain. Note I said grilled. This is not jerk chicken, the flavor was on the sweet side, a tangy BBQ sauce without the bite...not the smoky, spicy smell that hits your nose and gets you salivating..I digress. Where was scotch bonnet pepper? It was severely needed. The rice and peas were okay, the plantains were sweet and also saturated in oil. The festival was burned on the outside and doughy on the inside. Maybe I went on a bad night. I don't think I'll go back. I cannot do greasy plantain and Sweet grilled chicken. I need jerk! Just not from here. read more

Best jerk I've had in Maryland. Small dark is my go to order here. The chicken is always fresh and everything is consistent. The woman who takes orders is friendly. Tip: Call in offers for seafood. They take 25 mins. read more

I have never liked Jerk Chicken much, but this place has changed my mind. I got the dark meat meal with cabbage and fried plantains. I'lll admit, I punished off half of it in the car #coverseyes. Its kind of in a hidden location, so slow down when you approach the area so you don't miss it. I've drove past this spot daily for years and some fellow yelper reviews had me determined to try it out. It was absolutely delicious. Not too much vinegar or soy sauce-- I ordered it spicy and it had a nice kick of sweetness to it. It was seasoned just right. Not much for scenery inside, nowhere to sit and eat. Typical caribbean store atmosphere-- reggae on full blast, traditional drinks, party flyers and plenty of advertisements. Just go in pick up your food and enjoy it elsewhere. You wont be disappointed at all. read more

My aunt used to order jerk from here growing up but I never walked in for just a platter until today. This is theeee best jerk I've ever had in the states!! Period! It was juicy, smoky, and even had some sweet undertone! The prices are pretty standard the only downside was that there was a 30 min wait for any seafood but I am going to assume that's because they are making it fresh. If I wasn't so tired I would've waited. I got a "small" dark meat but honey it came with sooo much food! Ahhh I loved it!! Big up!!! read more

I was visiting the area and turned to Yelp to find my dinner spot. Just Jerk was more interesting than the other places in the area so I called in an order and brought it back to my hotel. Let me tell you, this is damn good chicken, mon! The jerk chicken has a wet rub that is full of spices but not spicy, and a bit of sweetness. If you want more spice, they have some hot sauce that you can spread on your food. The beans and rice and fried plantains are great, and the crunchy Jamaican slaw ands some nice and freshness to the meal. Definitely give it a try sometime. You won't be disappointed. FYI, their website seems to be down, but you can find their menu here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=148265531192&set=a.148265256192.120198.147478781192&pid=3086104&id=147478781192 read more

This place has great food. I'm doing three stars because its hit or miss for jerk chicken. Late lunch and about an hour or so before closing they never have jerk chicken white meat. Also there's always a long wait. Call your order in. read more

After many rave reviews, I decided to give Just Jerk a try. I've passed this small storefront on several occasions and wondered what it was like. Some yelpers mentioned that they tend to run out oh white meat chicken so I call beforehand to be sure that they had it. I was told that they did. Once I arrived and placed order for White meat jerk chicken, the cashier informed me that they were out! Strike 1. I waited for my (dark meat) small jerk chicken platter for about 15 minutes. On the drive home I decided to taste it. The chicken and cabbage were lukewarm. I've had jerk chicken before and usually there is a kick to it... Not this jerk, it lacked flavor and did not taste fresh. The rice&peas and plantains were ok. I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Just Jerk - Caribbean Near Me - Lanham, Maryland

I'm fortunate enough to work a few miles away from this gem of a hole in the wall. Be warned, these are small quarters with a total 3 chairs in the entire place that people sit on to wait for their food. No tables. Seeing the clouds of bbq smoke heaven that come out of the place as well as the fantastic smell is always an inspiration to go in. The jerk chicken is fantastic, and what I'd recommend above all else including the curry and brown stew chicken. The jerk chicken is perfectly smoked with a somewhat sweet sauce packed with flavor. Patties are great too. They have lunch specials from 11- 2 where you can get a platter with jerk chicken, plantains, rice and peas, and cabbage, a patty, and a drink for 11. Good deal considering the platter has enough food for 2 people to have a hearty meal. read more

I have a little work around Lanham tomorrow, so I put this joint in my route, and I'm on a diet, but for Just Jerk - I simply just don't give a shit. It's so nice to have something like this around the DMV. Last time I went, I got the spicy dark meat meal which came with the cabbage, beans and rice, and fried plantains, all very flavorful. Let me put it to you this way, if you put that meal at the back of your neck, your tongue will slap the shit out of your face trying to get to it! Aside from that, the service was perfectly fine. I was able to render a slight smile from the beautiful girl working behind the counter. I'm easy, often times a simple smile goes a long way. read more

Not worth the wait! My husband is Jamaican and he said my food I make at home is waaaay better. It took an hour to get our food. We placed the order, took a 10 min ride to get some cigars, came back, and still waited 30 mins for saucy wet soft skin jerk chicken. The brown stew chicken was dry, had absolutely no sauce, and tasted burnt. It also tasted like it was made with white meat. Brown stew needs dark meat only. It is possible they had a bad day but it was a terrible experience for us and we won't be back or recommending it to anyone. The cocoa bread, rice and peas, and cabbage were good....but that was it. Those drinks are watered down. The sorrel tasted like cranberry juice. read more

If you want your chicken jerked right, go to Just Jerk. The restaurant has no seating to really speak of, so it's a grab and go sort of place. The food is good. When you're eating it though, watch out for small bones that didn't already fall off. read more

I was craving jerk chicken and this place was close to my house. I ordered the large dark meat jerk chicken... Definitely exceeded my expectations! I WILL be returning! read more

Always good vibes when I come in here everyone is polite and the food is so so goood my family caters with just jerk a lot. I love the jerk chicken and the coco bread and the prices are really reasonable I really can't complain. As long as they're open I'll keep visiting. read more

This is a little carryout producing some major food. This is the type of food that will make you sleepy...so I feel like it is more appropriate for dinner. I ordered a platter that came with rice & peas, cabbage, and plantain. I really enjoyed this Jerk Chicken. It has a sweetness to the sauce that makes it addictive. I am so glad I ordered the large which was two meals for me. I ordered a mix of dark and white meat, and everything was moist and delicious. I would definitely return. read more

Food was sooooo cold after waiting forever. It's like they got it out the fridge and put it in the microwave for a few minutes and served it

The only reason I'm giving them 2 stars is for the food because it's Delicious but the service is HORRIBLE and they never have the whole menu everyday. When I did try the food which is only once (and I've been back more than 5 times after) they never have what I always order, I had to wait 1 hr 20 mins for my food. What's the point of having a menu when you only have specific things per day?? Oh yeah they never answer the phone to make an order only to pick up, at least if they can answer the phone they can answer my questions before I make the 30mins drive down there just to tell me no they don't have what I want. I'm done with this place because I drove 30 mins for them to tell me no coco bread no chicken patty no fish in a very rude way! read more

This is a great example of never judge a book by its cover. If your scared of jerk or curry stop by this place it will change your mind. So many so called jerk houses in the US over sauce and over spice the food. Here at Just Jerk they brink the true flavor of the island here for us to enjoy. I walked in with high hope and serious concerns and I'm here to tell you I am so pleased with the food and the service. If you are anywhere close make to stop and grab some food your mouth will thanks you for. I felt like I stopped by a raid side stand in Jamaica where the cook the food on a small barbecue. You can taste the char as well as the chick in the Jerk. As for the Curry Chicken the perfect blend of curry mixed with Island love is what you will get. I travel the country and try many foods and it's so hard to find a place I can be proud I ate at. Just Jerk is definitely a place you can be proud that you ate at and if you live close support these guys and share them with everyone you know. Keep up the good work providing great food and service. By the way is you have never tried the Irish Moss drink it is most definitely one I would suggest. It's a great finish to either of these meals. read more

Always fresh and amazing Jamaican food!!!!! Everything on the menu is great. Very authentic!

This used to be a great spot. Now the quality has greatly diminished. The food was warm and extremely dry. Even the cabbage was dry, and the coco bread was hard read more

The food here is great and so is the service. I usually get the small jerk chicken platter and let's just say it's far from small. It usually takes me 2 sittings to finish the small platter. The jerk chicken, rice n peas, cabbage and plantain taste great! The beef patties are moist and delicious. The service is also surprisingly good! They answer the phone and take orders. I recommend calling your order in and then going to pick it up to save time. There are so many ppl there that it's quicker to call ahead. The servers are polite. This is one of the best jerk spots I've been to in Maryland. I have been back many times and bring my family from Texas here when they visit. By the way there's no seating inside. read more

OMG this chicken was sooo good. I'm from SC and the jerk chicken I get is different. But the jerk from this place is fire. Highly recommended and will be taking a bird home. read more

I love your food. I come from Gaithersburg to Lanham and half the time you don't have the food ready?? Last week I called at 1:30 and was told "no jerk ready; 45 minutes". That's not good for business especially running out in the middle of the day read more

If you want the real version of jerk chicken this is your place. I've been going here for several years now and the food is consistently delicious. I guess I'm a creature of habit because I like going to restaurant and know that the portions will be the same. At JJ's you won't be disappointed in that area. I always order the same thing: small dark jerk special which comes with a beef pattie (or you can get chicken) and a drink (any D&G soda goes nicely with it). For under $12 bucks it's a solid lunch deal before 2pm. There's no other place I will go to for authentic jerk. I made the mistake of ordering jerk salmon once when they ran out of chicken but this will never happen again. I was not a fan. TIP: Call ahead. It takes about 10-15 minutes to get your order on a slow day but that's because they're making it fresh. And, you can also ask for extra spicey if you're brave. read more

DISCLAIMER: This restaurant is receiving one star only because I cannot comment without a rating. The food here is pretty good, however the female staff are very unprofessional and rude. I called in orders twice on two different days and when I arrived to pick up my orders I was told there were no records of my orders. There was no apology and/or empathy expressed for the inconvenience either time. Against my better judgement I gave this establishment a second chance to be disappointed again. The second time they didn't even have what I called in to order available for purchase anymore. A paying customer should never be made to feel as if a business is doing you a favor and that is exactly the attitudes of the staff here. The quality of food is not worth the disrespect. read more