This food is just so amazing. The restaurant on Raleigh Blvd is better to me for some reason but either way, no spot in Raleigh has Lee's beat. I enjoy the jerk chicken but The Oxtails, rice, Mac & Cheese & collard greens...that's the best. I recently moved to Charlotte and I cannot find food as good as Lee's. Whenever I'm in the Raleigh area, I always stop either when I first get there or on my way back home. It's a little expensive, but you get A LOT of food and it's well worth the price. I'll be home soon and i can't leave with out my Oxtails plate. Beef patties are always on point too. Good spicy beef. read more

I want to write..horrible! Stay away! don't go here! But that is so I can keep this place to myself HAHAHA. My very pregnant Marine daughter was craving Caribbean food...so I did my research here on Yelp and that is how I found Lee's. She lives in Jacksonville, NC...no oxtail to be found says she. Raised in Jamaica, Queens, she knew what she wanted! I have had every entree! Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Ox tail, and Brownstew Chicken. I recommend each and every one of them!!! And the sides...plantains, YUM!! Green, rice & beans, mixed veggies, mac & cheese.....its all good. What I like most is I feel like I am eating home cooked food. Its not fancy, not trying to "be" anything...just good food...and lots of it!! My one order usually lasts me 2-3 meals! Oh, and NO pork, if that matters to you. I heard them telling a customer that they cook their greens with turkey. No pork in any meat or veggie. Also, I've only had their dinner "plates" (take out only)...lunch may be a smaller portion. Its easy to miss...inside the kind of run down strip mall at Spring Forest & Capital Blvd (where the Food Lion is). That's all I have to say..now, stay away. :) read more

The smothered pork chops are to die for man that gravy is the truth. I'm giving 2 stars to the food but the other 3 that are missing is for the lack of great customer service and this they don't have. I love good food just like anybody would but it's not worth rude and unprofessional staff ( The girls up front) the back crew seems fine. Been coming here on and off for some years but I've been saying I was done coming and I'd come back cause the food is good but no more I'm a aspiring chef and I know when I get the chance to start my own business customer service is and always will be at the top of my list good food is apart of good service but the way you treat people is pretty high up in my book. That's why when you have a small business it's almost best to work with family and close friends people that will respect what you're doing and treat your business as you would but people will learn when they can't get job. The end. P.S. the jerk chicken is too dark and the lack of flavor is covered by too much spice read more

The guy is pretty cool very helpful and patient.. one of the ladies is rude af! Food is usually a hit or miss.. some days it's good some days it's not even worth the money! read more

I freaking LOVE this place! I used to order from here atleast once a weak. I usually always get the same thing, the brownstew chicken. They're jerked chicken and their macaroni and cheese is the best. They have great carrot cake too. The only complaints I have about this place is the girls that work there have attitudes; almost every single last one of them and everytime I go in there the place is packed to capacity. Even if you call in an order ahead of time you still have to wait for your food when you get there so there's really no reason to even call in an order. Other than that it's the best! read more

I had been craving oxtails and was looking so hard for something that would be close to the Jamaican spots from up north. When I tell you those oxtails hit the spot. OMG they were so tender it was just what I had been craving. They delivered on that and the mac n cheese and plantain was legit as well. The only downside is it's 35 mins from my house but well worth the drive. read more

I LOVE this place and prefer this location as it's better for my work lunch break. I have been several times and have yet to be disappointed. The Mac and cheese is legit! I also enjoy the sweet fried plantains, cabbage, and every other side I have tried so far. I'm still working my way through all of the meats. I've brought a few friends here and nobody has left angry or hungry! Definitely more of a take-out than dine-in spot. If you like this style of food, I can't see you being disappointed. They take care of you for Jamaican and Soul Food, give them a try. read more

I had the jerk chicken dinner and a chicken pattie. Cabbage and plantains come with the dinner and you can switch a vegetable if you want. They were out of collards so I stuck with the cabbage. I must say I was very happy with my order. The food was absolutely delicious, the jerk chicken spiced just right for me (I like spicy), rice and peas moist and tasty, cabbage was good and so were the plantains. I will definitely be going back again. Wish they had a location in Durham.... read more

I went to the location on Raleigh blvd. The food was ok, the only down side was dealing with the attitude of the staff. A lot of the sides they had were out and it was a bit of a wait. Hopefully they can come up with a better structure for handing out orders. It was crowded so we had to watch and guess whose plate belonged to who. Would go to the capital location next time. read more

Love their ox tails with beans & rice and plantains it reminds me of home cooked meals from my mom's house being that i am from Africa, my brother in law is Jamaican and said Lee's Kitchen is the closest thing to authentic Jamaican food since he left the island, and the amount of food they give you for the price is unmatched.. read more

I went to Lee's once and could not make it out of the parking lot, because I had to stick my face in the plate. It's a long drive for me, and the restaurant needs seating. I will return, but I might need a driver so that I can eat everything while it's hot. The food is tummylicious. read more

I went to Lees Kitchen on 12/9/15, and was extremely disappointed after I got my food and tasted it. But first, I would like to point out that one of the servers appears to not like her job. Her demeanor was not inviting, and made me feel as if I was putting her through trouble. Very poor customer service skills, if you are trying to get customers to come back. Secondly, either you are a Jamaican restaurant or you are a soul food restaurant. The two do not go together. I come from up north, and have eaten in some of the best restaurants that specialize in Caribbean food. The food is authentic and has a distinct taste. The food at Lees Kitchen taste like an African American trying to replicate what they think Caribbean food is supposed to taste like. If this is a Jamaican person cooking the food, then they need to go back to their mother's kitchen and learn the basics. This food is not traditional by a long shot, it's not even mediocre. I ordered ox tails. They had an excessive amount of fat on them, which is not a problem, because it should give it flavor, but in this case, they were tough. the mixed vegetables, consisted of a cabbage mixed with canned vegetables, and they put gravy on the rice and peas, which took away from the flavor. The crust on the beef patty was so thick, not firm and flaky, that I needed a lot of water to wash it down. For what I paid for the food and what I got, was highway robbery. If I could give you no stars, that's exactly what you would have gotten. If people consider Lees Kitchen to be good Caribbean food, then obviously they have not had Caribbean food anywhere else but here. Definitely will not come back, nor would I recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Don't waste your time coming here. They will sell you food take your money and then tell you there out of food. Stand in line for 20 minutes to get nothing. You should make an announcement so people can decide if they want to leave. read more

It did the job. I got smothered chicken and Mac and cheese with greens. I've had better but this certainly was not the worst. My food took a while which was ok. The lady gave me carrot cake for my wait. It was SOOOO good. I would go back just for the cake. I'll try the Jamaican food next time. read more

Well I'm a recent transplant from new jersey where we have tons of jamacian places not all good either but I found their food to be tasty,hot,seasoned well not too salty(only 1 occassion did I have something overly salty),and not too spicy but enough heat that u can still taste the food;all sides are served in abundance with good selection beans are served with smoked turkey and I think they also have smoked pork hocks but not sure;the ribs were very favorful and not tough or over cooked;customer service was very good and expidient /reasonable fast they are usually pretty busy;price is fair for what you get maybe a bit on the moderate side$$$ but they give you a good amount of good food =0)GREAT TAKE OUT!!! read more

Curry chicken was sweet (huh?), jerk chicken had this thick paste on it, like wtf! I hope I find an authentic Caribbean spot here in Raleigh area. read more

My boyfriend and I went here to grab lunch and it was amazing. I usually do not eat all of my food and I ate every bite. It is very small and the food takes a little while to be cooked if you do not order ahead but it is well worth the wait. I recommend the mac and yams. they were to die for. read more

My favorite Jamaican spot! Great food but it's only take out. A very busy place but still friendly atmosphere. The best oxtails & jerk chicken! read more

The food is ok. I wouldn't say the best Jamaican food I've had but it's ok. The major problem is how long it takes to get your food. I waited an hour. In a small crowded for an over priced oxtail tray. read more

Grabbed dinner on a Friday night. This place is a hidden gem on Capital Blvd! Got the oxtail and curry chicken dinners. Both were excellent...although we loved loved loved the oxtail. The meat was was so flavorful. the oxtail sauce over the beans & rice enhance the flavor of the rice. The veggies and plantains that came with the dinners were delish too. Every bite of dinner all around was enjoyed! read more

If you're visiting or new to Wake County, I would definitely recommend stopping by Lee's Kitchen for some authentic Jamaican food. One of my favorite meals is the oxtails, rice and peas and mac n cheese. Another favorite meal is the smothered turkey wings. My first time ordering from Lee's Kitchen was about two years ago - I have never been disappoint. read more

Nice! A must try in the area. When my grandma starts throwing compliments, you know it's official.

This is one of the best places I have been to in a while. I travel to Raleigh quite a bit and I will go out of my way to stop here and get a plate. I've tried just about everything. read more

I love the oxtails and brown stew chicken, it's simply the best in town. I will say that the capital Boulevard location is far better than the Raleigh Boulevard spot IMHO. read more

Anytime I'm in Raleigh I stop and get Lee's kitchen ! Oxtails are omg amazing as well as the curry chicken ! Rice and peas and cabbage was also very well seasoned and tasty for the amount of business they always have the wait is not bad read more

Great food and atmosphere! They have the BEST oxtails in the area. Very good portion.sizes too.

Terrible phone service! Tried to place an order & was on hold for about 30 mins. Called back & was hold for another 15 mins. Someone picked up, but didn't say anything. read more

First time here and I'm in heaven!!!! The oxtails are amazing but the Mac and cheese is even better! Think I found a new place to eat at plus it's a win with the kids. Can't wait to try the turkey wings! read more

This meal fell a little short. I got the chicken wings and I requested blue cheese with them. It came with no sauce. I guess they don't do sauces. But who eats plain wings without sauce on them AND without sauce on the side? They were meaty, juicy, and fried well, but the nonexistent sauce made them a disappointment in the end. I got 2 sides and a piece of cornbread. The yams were pretty tasty. Think there was some cinnamon on them. The string beans were all right. They were kind of slimy. Probably should stop getting green beans from any restaurant. They're never better than average. The cornbread was too sweet. It was like eating cake. Waste of $2.50. Not too eager to eat there again. read more

The oxtail was very salt, rice had no taste and very poor presentation. Not worth the money at all

Always good food. The curry isn't what it use to be...less flavor and kick but I still enjoy it. Some items are cooked to order so there is usually a wait but it's worth it. read more

Ordered jerk chicken and collard greens. Food was excellent! my greens were cooked and seasoned just the way I like them. Jerk chicken had some serious heat to them but perfect!! read more

I have been to lee's kitchen a couple times. The food is good but the plate consistency is not. Each time my plate is made up differently and if you are paying $15.00 for a plate you want more than a table spoon of cabbage and a two tablespoons of rice. I noticed different people had their plates made differently. Each plate should be made the same. I went in to complain but all I got was. Sorry! I said I paid for the same plate and my plate and the plate that was just fixed are different. Well..... they want have to worry about me I want be going back! read more

Lee's used to be GREAT back in the day. It's definitely not what it used to be yet prices have gone way up. Oxtail plate half the time now are tiny with little to no meat on them, Mac n Cheese either dry or super greasy and collards are usually under cooked and not seasoned very well now for some reason. Used to love their ribs and smothered chops...last time I tried both..ribs dry/overcooked and chops were greasy. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO TO JAMAICAN GRILLE. The menu is not as extensive but the food is much better. read more

Inconsistent! As a regular customer you start to notice the taste and quality of your food depends on who is working in the kitchen that day. Also, don't bother calling in your order, you'll just end up waiting longer than everyone else! read more

Hmmm...what can I say about lee's kitchen. Well, the food is mediocre at best. I've tried the curry goat, jerk chicken, oxtails, beef ribs, turkey wings, curry chicken and brown stew chicken. They were all just okay. Pretty good flavor however, not authentic Jamaican food. The food here is also hit or miss. It isn't always fresh. I must say that I do love the yams/sweet potatoes...very good. It's a bit too pricey for the quantity and quality of food. The staff here also need a major attitude adjustment. They should be friendly and professional, however, they are not. Also this location is take-out only. I do eat here once in a while in support of a black owned business, however, when I'm craving excellent authentic Jamaican food, I go to Jamaican Grill. read more

Their rice and peas were really bland. Rice and peas and mixed veggies are my favorite so I was very disappointed!!! Also, they don't offer jerk sauce on the side. read more

I went here after church thinking this would be a perfect way to end the day. The food was not that good, the customer service was very poor and I paid for a full ordered and received a lunch order. Needless to say I don't think I will be stopping by there any time soon. read more

Don't be fooled, this is NOT authentic Jamaican food. Yes, this is coming from a true Jamaican.

Lee's Kitchen has my vote hands down LOVE the food Thank you to all @ LEE'S KITCHEN oxtails with peas& rice was my #1 curry chicken my #2 the jerk chicken was I gtta try the curry goat & curry shrimp. The fried catfish, chicken wings, collards, yams & mac n chz was ALL LOVE see ya soon Lee's Kitchen FYI: if you go on Sunday be sure to be early cause everybody else LOVE it too read more