Paid $16 for a large chicken soup. It was very, very mid and nothing like what I've ever had from a Jamaican spot or HOME. It tasted like lightly spiced water mixed with tiny shreds of chicken and cock soup mix (but like less than necessary). I've previously tried their wings and enjoyed them but this soup was not it, baybee. Also, I arrived about 10 to 15 minutes before closing. I placed my order over the phone about 45 minutes before they closed. Just for context. Bathrooms were disgusting with no toilet paper. read more

What frustrates me about this place is how dry their Jerk white meat chicken is! It wouldn't be so angering if they included the natural sauce it was cooked in. They have a sweet jerk sauce that upsets me. Why only that option? So mad. I want the non-sweet jerk sauce it was cooked in. I don't understand why they do this is way. If the chicken has dry skin it needs to be juicy on the inside and it's not. If the whole things is dry it needs to have enough non-sweet dripping sauce to be covered in. This place would be good if it didn't have such dry chicken. Can't even eat it. If this changes it will change the rating to at least a four because the skin and the little little drippings it comes with has good flavor. But don't get the white meat. The skin and top layer of meat will be good but the rest of the meat is a waste of bone dry, chalky, dry brick, flavorless chicken read more

Not bad. Just not as good as I remembered. I hadn't patronized since 2021. Something about my food was a little too sweet. I got a large oxtail dinner and they didn't hesitate to give you your money's worth. My daughter got the two meats (oxtail and stew chicken) she said it was fine. I am not a good judge of stew chicken it's one dish I do NOT eat from outside. The jerk wings are still yummy. Service isn't bad. The lady behind the desk was friendly. Yet they still do not have menus other than the ones on the counter top. read more

One of my favorite Jamaican places in Maryland. It's found on the back side of the PG mall. Small restaurant but definitely big in taste!!!! Their patties are delicious, you can never go wrong. During regular business (not covid time) they have lunch specials. It's like $8-$10 for a whole bunch of food. Their regular menu prices aren't bad either jerk chicken is about $11-12 depending on if you get white or dark meat. All their entrees come with rice and pea, cabbage and plantains. I ordered a small jerk chicken and a large curry chicken. They have three sizes small, large, and x large. Their jerk chicken is very tasty and has tons of flavor. You have to e option of having the jerk sauce on the side or on the chicken. I always get it on the side because I like to dip my chicken and I like it on the rice. Their rice and peas alone have lots of flavor and can be eaten on its own. The curry chicken can use a little more spice. But overall was delicious as well. I will continue to go to this place no matter the distance. read more

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I am sorry to see the review "Dirthy Hanaucan Carryout" I am eating at this one spot over 30 years and the food is real the best in the area very authentic Jamaican food this is the spot I use for all my office and home and church catering. The people are usually polite and friendly. I always have good experience. I hope this person will see the review and improve their attitude. read more

Good service, decent food. Love the jerk chicken and Mac and cheese. I will be back. Get the jerk wings too with the sauce. read more

Kingston Arbor - Curry chicken. It wasn't so good. Mac and cheese and cabbage was. - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

To this day, Kingston Arbor is the only place where the staff open the trays and show you your food before you pay or they bag it, just to make sure everything looks to your satisfaction. And they remain my favorite place to get Jamaican food from in MD! I recently found out that the family of one of my cool Pokemon Go buddies is the one that owns the spot, which makes it even cooler. The way the coconut milk resonates in their rice and peas, the satisfying KICK their jerk gives, and the consistent quality of their food over the years have kept me coming. There has been one change -- the price of everything has went up dramatically since my college days. Some things have even doubled! But honestly, is the food still worth it? ABSOLUTELY. read more

Great lunch specials ! A lot of food for the price curry chicken and jerk wings are bomb. Great customer service read more

I really love this place and I love the food. It's out my way but everything I'm in the area I make sure to order something.

My rating reflects very little, if anything, about the quality or quantity of the food. Instead, it primarily pertains to the horrible customer service, at yet another Black-owned business, I experienced. Despite hearing positive things about the food, I decided to make a 25-minute drive to support this Black-owned business. Unfortunately, the terrible service began the moment I entered the establishment. Upon walking in, I was greeted in an aggressive manner with, "What can I do for you...or what can I help you with." I asked to see the menu. After placing my order, I requested a different sauce than the jerk sauce initially offered. While some patrons may overlook poor service if the food is exceptional, for me, both aspects are equally significant and must meet my standards. As a customer, I believe that quality food and courteous service should go hand in hand, and I hope this review helps the business improve its overall customer experience read more

For dinner I had an oxtail platter to go. It's sides are cabbage, plantains, rice & peas. This Caribbean combo was so delicious! I recommend trying this place when in the area. The wait time from order to out the door service is 5-15mins for two platters, not bad. read more

Kingston Arbor - Oxtail, plantain, cabbage , rice & peas - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

This is my second time here and got the jerk chicken (5/5) small portion and the lady at the counter gave extra jerk sauce on top. The flavor was good and the chicken was very tender. The jerk seasons has some spice and sweetness to it. read more

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I don't know what happened to my food but I'm pisseD $19 with soda It doesn't taste like curry : it's just yellow I guess no nothing ,the chicken isn't really coming off to much gotta shake it not tryin use my fingers, I do doordash and eat my car I'm ready to throw this shyt on the floor Even the rice is ughh I been coming here for 25 years maybe 30 idk but this isn't cooool I can't get my $15 baCk,! NoWw what do I eat? Ughhh not cool, It must be new people there cooking or something ,! Oooo the cabbage don't even taste cooked,!!!! read more

Kingston Arbor - Ughhhhhhh $19 no refund Why get another menu if this wasn't good . Maybe hen I coulda came back another day but I won't be back , Smfh - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Visited on a Saturday at about 1pm, the line was super long. I ordered the brown stew chicken & jerk wings. Love the jerk wings. This was my first time getting their brown stew chicken, I enjoyed it. Definitely recommend. read more

Kingston Arbor - Brown stew chicken - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

I tried this place because several people under an instagram post about Just Jerk in Lanham said THIS place had the best Jamaican food in the DMV. They lied. The small jerk platter was $14. The container was filled to the brim with flavorless boil in a bag 5 minute rice with some beans mixed in for color. The piece of chicken was so small I was finished in two bites. The chicken tasted baked vs grilled with only a slight flavor of jerk. The sauce was good and the cabbage was flavorful. I'd never come back here. read more

Best oxtail soup and jerk chicken wings. Amazing food. Authentic and reminds me of my trip to Jamaica. Dwight the owner is great. Must try take out. read more

Kingston Arbor is comfort food at its finest. For the price, you really can't get a better deal than a giant plate of tender, succulent oxtail melting gently in your mouth. I was introduced to Jamaican food years ago when I was invited to a home-cooked meal at my friend's place, and I had been searching for anything to scratch the spice and essence I ate on that day-- Kingston Arbor delivers time after time. The Jerk Chicken, the Mac and cheese, the PATTIES!, and again the oxtail just carries those amazing carribian flavors and scents that bring me back to my friend's home so long ago. I don't usually like to post my favorite places to eat, but really to miss out on eating here would be a true shame. 10/5 stars read more

3/5 jerk chicken wings: amazing flavor and jerk sauce but way way over cooked meat 5/5 chicken patty. Flavorful, generous filling. Pastry seemed fresh and wasn't all hard like at other places. Will definitely be back for more patties. read more

I would say definitely 3.5 stars. Kingston Arbor is tasty, and I'd go back if in the area, but I'm not necessarily craving it. The staff is super friendly. Only two tables, so plan for take-out (though I ate in because no one was in the place). My curry chicken was tender and flavorful, but the rice and peas and vegetables were just OK. Plantains were good, and I really liked the beef patty (it's one of the better ones). Jerk chicken is on my to-try list upon returning, as is their coco bread. read more

Kingston Arbor - Curry chicken, rice and peas, vegetables, plantains, and patty - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

It was my first time there & I had a good experience. They have good portions & the food is pretty good. The young lady taking orders was friendly & patient and showed me all of my food before bagging them so I could double check. This place is close by, so I will def visit again~ read more

Kingston Arbor - Curry chicken, oxtail, rice & beans + cabbage - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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Located in the back on PG mall , some of the best Jamaican food in the area. I ordered the king fish , and it came with cabbage and plantains. The fish was thick and meaty full of flavor , the plantains were amazing. The price was 17 dollars other items range between $8-$12 but it's most definitely worth it . They do have a few tables available for seating , but it mostly take out. If you are in the area and craving a little Jamaican flavor , this is your spot. read more

Kingston Arbor - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Since moving to Maryland this has become my favorite Jamaican spot. I get the same thing every time (jerk chicken with rice and peas) and the flavor and portion are always consistent. The service is usually pretty fast and the ladies at the front are very friendly. AND they sell rum raisin ice cream ‍ read more

This is the only Jamaican restaurant that offers Callaloo and Saltfish regularly! They occasionally have fried dumplings which is a real treat! The are currently applying for beer and wine license. That will be nice addition. read more

Kingston Arbor - Mouth Watering Jerk Chicken - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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I've patronized this restaurant for the last decade and it never disappoints. My "go to" plate has to be the Jerk Wings W/ Rice & Peas, paired with plantains. Don't forget to ask for the jerk gravy! If you want a nice hearty meal that's made with love this is the place for you! read more

Nice little hidden gem. Delicious and authentic Caribbean food. Decent prices and good portions.

The oxtail stew and the curry goat are to die for! Generous portions. Worth every penny as I know food prices are so high right now, not to mention the amount of time it needs to stew! As a Trini, I can appreciate good Caribbean food! We got an extra side of fried plantains and jerk chicken for the next day and it made for amazing leftovers! Yum! read more

Usually a fav of mine, but lately, not so much! I usually get some jerk wings, patties, or the curry chicken with white rice, and most of the time, I get the pineapple ginger homemade juice. Recently I had the curry goat, which was very tasty, but today the curry goat does not taste good. It lacks taste, and most of the meat I was given was fatty meat. Also, the pineapple ginger has not been good recently, it has a bucket taste to it. Not sure what's been happening lately. To top it off, as I got to the end of my chicken patty, there was a hair in it. How gross, it made me not want to eat anything else. Usually a good restaurant, but not sure what's been happening lately. read more

Omg. This by farrrr is the best Jamaican spot in the area. The establishment is mediocre, but people don't really dine in often. I think there are three or 4 booth style tables for people to sit in. But the food, is nothing short of amazing. The wings fall off the bone. They are juicy and spicy. I love them the most. The plantains are good, and they always give good portions. I can usually eat off 12 piece wing dinner for a couple days depending on how hungry I am. Bottom line: The food is great for the price to me. It's like you have a home cooked meal in a to-go box. Meat isn't dry, full of flavor, generous helpings. I love it. I personally think it's better than the jerk pit and Negril and those are both good places. I'm getting hungry just posting about it. read more

So I never post any reviews, so this is my very first review....All I gotta say is that this was the best Jamaican food I've ever had. I wish I had a picture but I had the curry goat. read more

Pretty good Jamaican food, hidden away near PG Mall. I ordered a small oxtail combo and received a very generous amount of oxtail meat. The seasoning in the oxtail here was unique in that it had a kick of spiciness rather than just the savory/salty flavor of other places. The rice and peas and cabbage were very forgettable, but slathering the oxtail sauce over the sides made them tasty. I would come back for the oxtail if I were in the area but would not travel for it read more

Been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while now and finally did so this evening for dinner. I got the jerk chicken entree and it comes with plantains, cabbage and rice and peas. I got the small size and the food was way more then I expected. I could barely finish my food. Everything was so delicious but I felt the cabbage could use little more seasoning. I also got a beef patty which was the best I've ever ate. It was soft yet flaky and the spice level was perfect not too hot. The service was very quick. I got my order within 5 minutes. I definitely want to go back again soon to try other foods on the menu. read more

Yum! Their lunch special is neat ! I gave the curry a try as well as dumplings with oxtail sauce. The purple juice is delish (forgot the name) I'll certainly be back! read more

Kingston Arbor - Lots of food for around 6 bucks! - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

The staff was nice and helpful when I was trying to figure out what to get. The large and small oxtail seem to give you the same amount of meat which sucks. The oxtail was pretty tasty along with the rice and peas. I wouldn't go back they don't give enough oxtail for the price. read more

We been going to this place for years then all of a sudden it's lunch special disappears then it comes back higher priced then they slicing the oxtails into 3rds and 4ths charging $25-$30 they must be crazy actually you giving folks 2-3 oxtails for real and the beef patties old and hard No ma'am lost a long time customer I'm take my talents elsewhere read more

I was super excited to try this place for the first time. I usually go to Golden Krust but they were closed. I was extremely disappointed with my food. I had two orders of large oxtail and it was disgusting. The plantains and cabbage were not cooked well and the oxtail lacked flavor. I will say the jerk wings were good and the only positive part of my experience. After taking a few bites out of the oxtail plate, I couldn't finish it. read more

Kingston Arbor - Oxtail large plate - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Ehhh, not the most visible location as its on the back side of PG Plaza near Target. But in their defense, there's a lot of foot traffic through this area. All I had was a chicken patty and plantains. I had never been to this place and I typically start out small when ordering food at an unfamiliar establishment. The patty was pretty good...nothing special. It was a little smaller than Im used to as well as pricier. The chicken patty was $2.25 and the plantains were $2.50. The plantains, however, were plentiful. I think it was a nice amount in the container although they were sliced really large and some were dry. Im used to plantains being a little sweet. All-in-all, this is a decent place to grab a snack. Perhaps I'll stop back in and give the jerk chicken a try. :) Also, credit cards are accepted but you must have a minimum purchase of $10 so bring cash if you're just grabbing a snack. read more

My favorite restaurant would recommend to everyone all of their food is on point. I travel from Laurel all the time I want some Jamacla food!! read more

I've tried many Caribbean places in the DC/MD area. They by far have the best oxtails, curry goat and vegetables. The portion sizes are huge. The jerk chicken is too mild however the jerk wings.is where its at. They also have good lunch specials. I took off a star for the over cooked rice and the high prices. The competition is about $4-8 less and most of the food is just as good. If your not coming here for the oxtails and curry goat, you can go elsewhere and save some money. read more

This was my first time going to this restaurant. I never tried oxtails and I was like today will be the day I try them. My coworker suggested this place to me. It was so good! I definitely will try again if I come back to Maryland. I love oxtails now lol The prices was high, but idk if that's normal price for oxtails at a Jamaican restaurant. I ordered the small and it was like $18, but its a lot. The lady at the front counter was so nice! I was lost and she stayed on the phone until I found my way. I recommend this spot and the cream soda is good as well read more

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I ordered a small oxtail with veggies. The oxtails were definitely SMALL! It was NOT worth the $18.55 I paid. The oxtails were tender but could stand a bit more seasoning. The veggies and plantain were good. I know oxtails are usually pricey but considering they only gave me 6 pieces that were cut very thin, not worth the price. read more

Kingston Arbor - Lunch specials - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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