Nanny&#x27;s Jamaican Kitchen

(12 reviews)

1.8 mi

Listen, I want 5 stars so bad for this place, but they fell short on a key aspect. The only reason…read morefor 4 stars was because they were out of goat and patties, and the server seemed unforgiving as well. Everything was GOOD. By GOOD I mean delicious and large and tasty and I just wanted to stuff my face, which I did. I had the chicken curry, my second option because they were out of goat. That's cool though because it was still really good, just a TINY BIT dry, but the sauce made up for it. The bowls were huge, which I love because it was a bit expensive. The sauces were so good, honestly reminds me of my days in Florida and frequenting the Caribbean restaurants there. The drinks (agua frescas), PHEW, were AMAZING. I had the Jamaica, my partner got the Guava, and they killed it with those drinks!!! Sooo flavorful and refreshing, paired very well with the savory food. The bar manager came and talked to us because we were the only people in that joint, she was so friendly and funny. She got us cups and ranch, even though ranch isn't on the menu, for my partner because the bowl was spicy even with the neutralizer. The ambiance was cool and the building was separated into two by curtains, one side was the restaurant and the other was the bar. I could tell they get lit and have a good time there for sure, sound systems and security clued me in on that. We ate in the bar side and the table was very thin, probably made for drinks only, but we made it work. The worker at the register seemed tired of disinterested. He didn't help us out nor present any options, just confirmed or denied what we asked. He wasn't super helpful or welcoming, but he seemed tired so I'll let him have that.

We went to Pimento before a show at the Ordway. It definitely has "bar" vibes with the music and…read morelights which wasn't necessarily the ambiance we were looking for BUT the staff were friendly, the food was great, and the quickness was just right. We ordered at the counter so we were ready to catch our show at a moment's notice which was perfect. Not to mention the perfectly filling dinner we had. FOOD: we both had the jerk chicken street option with rice, plantains, and slaw. Such a filling and great option. We also got drinks which were adequately strong and well priced. SERVICE: friendly and perfect AMBIANCE: bar vibes but comfortable and definitely perfectly good for us at least (young 20-something's) Parking; tricky but it's expected in St Paul

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Jamaican Caribbean Cuisine

(28 reviews)

2.7 mi

This entree was a 7.5 out of 10 I have had better Jamaican food. The customer service was great…read morethough it wasnt any awkward stares or silence. The place is small but you are able to dine in the seats are limited. Also I seen a sign that says no public restrooms. Check out my full review on the food on tiktok @ TreyBentley89

I ordered a large ox tail plate and a regular jerked chicken plate. The portions of meat were…read moreextremely small. $17 for the jerked chicken plate and it came with only a small chicken quarter, $28 for large order of oxtails and it probably had 3 larger pieces and 5 small pieces (size of a quarter). Both plates came with a mountain of rice to deceive you with the weight and fullness of the to go tray. The food was ok but definitely NOT worth the price at all.

Jerk chicken, beans and rice, cabbage, and plantains

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Jamaican Caribbean Cusine

West Indies Soul Food

So i heard about this place through the Too Good To Go app. When you do these orders, it is a toss…read moreup on what you get. I walked in and waited a couple minutes for my food. The people working there were very friendly. It's a small space so more of a pick up and go. Food was very hot and fresh. I really liked the rice, the rest of it had some decent flavors but just not my cup of tea. I would debate going back and trying to something else if I was in the area.

Wow! My husband and I tried their Jerk chicken combo at the Minnesota State Fair - Kickoff to…read moreSummer event, and that was the best jerk sauce we have ever had. It had enough heat and was flavorful. I am not sure if they will be at the main State Fair event, but they were there by the grandstand in a food truck. The staff working at the fairground were also very uplifting and professional. The food was delicious. The price was good. The portion was enough. I would love to check out their restaurant in St. Paul on University Ave.

Oxtail, collard greens, rice and peas

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Pimento Jamaican Kitchen

I've eaten here a couple of time and it's pretty good Now…read moreI'm no expert on Jamaican cuisine but the one love special that consists of slow roasted jerk pork and fire grilled jerk chicken is my go to order! Meat has alot of flavor and I like the sides with the coconut rice, plantains and slaw and you can add what sauce you'd like Adding slaw always gives that nice crunch texture It's a little spendy for the portion size but so is everything else Service was quick and efficient

I have been here before and was excited to return as I remember it being delicious, however this…read moretime I was disappointed. I ordered the chicken with the coleslaw, the rice, and plantains-- I think it was the jerk chicken? Either way, the meat was dry and the rice had not a lot of flavor. I wasn't super impressed and remember it being much better last time I came here. The plantains were good.. but that was maybe the best part of the dish? The portion size wasn't great either to be honest. Unless things improve, I probably won't be back for a while.

The self pour tech tap! Notice the green in this gentleman's pour, indicating he's clear to pour!

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Not an easy run to find, but they have it

Harry Singh's Original Caribbean Restaurant

On my first day in Minneapolis, I decided to walk over to Harry Singh's. I was a little concerned…read moreby the boarded up glass door but decided to forge ahead and I'm glad I did. Harry is a friendly elderly man from Trinidad and Tobago. He is apparently very well known in Minnesota, particularly for his curries which I will be sure to try the next time I'm in state. Personally, I'm never able to resist jerk chicken and so upon sitting down, I promptly placed my order for jerk chicken and plantains. Unfortunately he was out of Caribbean punch but he made me a mixture of sorrel and ginger beer that was pretty good although a bit sweet for me. When my jerk chicken arrived at my table, I was in awe of the sheer amount of food I had unknowingly ordered (and very glad I hadn't ended up ordering the curry as well as one person) and of the smell. It was so hot it was smoking and I could immediately smell the flavors were legit and the chicken would be spicy. This jerk chicken was spicy in a way that sneaks up on you. I was surprised to feel my eyes watering! One of the other patrons was coughing from the spice of his meal so if you're not used to spicy food, definitely order a glass of milk in advance! The plantains were perfectly ripe, sweet and well cooked, just like I would make for myself! Harry was very kind and sweet and kept coming up to my table as well as his tables of regulars to chat and exchange stories. I'm not always the most chatty but I didn't feel uncomfortable speaking with Harry. Overall, I enjoyed my time and my meal at Harry Singh's and will be happy to return the next time I'm in the city

I tried this restaurant after a friend recommended it. I got the jerk chicken with red beans and…read morerice, and a Jamaican meat patty. you get such a huge portion! probably enough for three or four people with the Jamaican jerk chicken and the red beans and rice. I took it to go and brought it home and ate it. My mouth was on fire, and I love spicy food, but I couldn't stop eating it because it was so good!

Jerk chicken roti with douses of Harry's fire sauce. The heat is amazing.

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Nadia’s Jamaican Kitchen

4.6

(64 reviews)

15.6 mi

Food unbelievably fabulous. Oxtails to dream of!…read moreLovely lady helped me with order. Best since Jamacia.

This family-owned business is so friendly and has AMAZING Jamaican food. All entrees come with…read morerice/beans and a slaw salad. Ox tail stew - 100/5, fall off the bone GOODNESS. The stew is so rich and flavorful! The carrots, peppers, and beans are fork tender too and go well with the beef. Jerk chicken - 5/5, chicken is incredibly tender. The dry rub has a nice kick to it and their jerk sauce is perfectly tangy and spicy! Beef patties - 10/5, spices are FIRE. No notes. Make sure you get one, or four! Fried plantains - 5/5, fried to perfection. I love the crispy caramelization on the exterior and natural sweetness of the plantain

Oxtail, coleslaw & Rice & Beans

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Jerk King

(28 reviews)

10.4 mi

Ate here today. Although it could have been spicier, it was delicious. The beef patties taste just…read morelike the ones used to eat at Tasty Patties in Jamaica. Customer service was excellent.

This is a great spot, especially for a food court. They offer a nice variety of Jamaican dishes…read more Jerk and curry chicken, lots of veggie options and coco bread. I usually get the chicken patties. They are spicy but very good. They also offer a few different sodas that are popular in the Caribbean. Service was good, there was a line, but it went quickly as everything is cafeteria style. The prices are reasonable. This location is in the food court near Macy's.

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El Cubano

Excellent food every time! We do takeout mostly, but the outdoor seating looks great.read more

Had a great lunch there today. Service was very good, lovely woman. I highly recommend this place.read more

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June 2026

Brasa Rotisserie

I'm so glad Brasa is back to being a full service restaurant, it feels so much more welcoming than…read morewhen they switched to QR codes a few years ago. The smothered chicken is my go-to here, and all of the sides are fantastic. A great spot for a family style dinner that hits right in the soul.

Brasa is one of my takeout and dine in staples for over 5 years. They have a few locations…read morethroughout the city and all of them are filled with savory dishes, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The restaurant is a more casual vibe, but their food is very well curated. Their menu is American creole focused, with dishes inspired by the flavors of the southern US, Mexico and the Caribbean. I've never had a bad meal here, and the quality is always consistent. The portions are big and hearty. Brasa is also incredibly gluten free friendly and vegan/vegetarian friendly. Truly a place where everyone can find something on the menu that they like. My favorites are the classic rotisserie chicken plate served with rice, beans and a side, chillaquilles with red sauce (spicy) and the vegetable and chick pea curry. Brasa is consistent, flavorful and unique. Their menu is impressive, I recommend!

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Huevos Rancheros

iPho by Saigon

Our friends recommended this place to us, and we finally made it. The service was really friendly…read moreand helpful. We mostly had Pho Tai and some egg rolls. It was soo good! The restaurant was larger than I expected and could easily fit a larger group. We will certainly come back when we are in the area!

My family and I have been getting pho at iPho for many years and this is one of our favorite places…read moreto go for it, especially because of the affordable and delicious food that is available in several different sizes. We usually get the jumbo size (HUGE bowl) noodle soups to share and take the remaining broth and noodles for another meal at a later time. The servers are usually pretty friendly and the food is ready pretty fast. That is plenty of seating at the restaurant to accommodate different group sizes.

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Meritage

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Meritage. My bestie and I celebrated her 30th birthday and wanted…read moreto be somewhere that felt like a Parisian restaurant. We were not disappointed. Our server, Freeman, was attentive and gave great recommendations. He was knowledgeable on the menu and spoke french! He was such a joy! We ordered the chicken liver smear which tasted sweet and salty. It was the perfect first course to start our meal. We then moved onto the cassoulet. We did not enjoy this, the duck confit base was a bit too heavily oiled for us so instead we ordered the steak frites and burger. We loved our second choices and were happy with those selections. Then, we ordered affogato for dessert. Meritage makes their ice cream homemade and it was a good ending to the meal. The restaurant was busy but voices did not carry. It was a beautiful dinner and I would recommend anyone who likes French cuisine to visit!

We came here on a Sunday night. We have been here a few times before and it was always good. The…read moreserver asked if we were rushing off to anything. We said no. And obviously that was our big mistake. We sat for a long time as people were brought bread and their appetizers and meals. After about 30 minutes, we finally got about four tiny slices of cold bread and some butter tossed on our table. I ran out of water. About 45 minutes into this I went looking for a manager. What we figured out is that the server forgot to put our order in. We waited another 45 minutes for food. I asked to have a substantial discount on the bill considering it took over 1.5 hours for us to get our food. And I had ordered a simple salad and nothing else. We noticed other waiters glancing at our table. I mean, you would think somebody would notice us sitting there in the main traffic area. Just never being served until I asked what was going on. In the end, we got a 50% discount. But it was such a disheartening experience and felt so unwelcoming that I don't think we'll be back.

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Tori

4.0

(109 reviews)

2.5 mi

My favorite ramen spot! First off this place is in an old train car which is super cool. It's…read moresmall but nice with a unique environment. Service is always super helpful and informative. We have tried their ramen, apps and drinks and enjoyed them all. Seating areas are small but you don't feel like you are sitting right on top of others so it has never bothered me. Food makes it well worth trying!!

I really enjoyed my Com Sa Mi Da Ramen; it was a mix of spicy and sweet. The broth was flavorful…read moreand vegetables were fresh. I wished they added more bean sprouts, but overall the vegetables complemented the broth well. Chicken was also tender and poached egg was good. Shoyu broth was okay. The more we drank the soup, the more we got tired of it. Overall, they had interesting selection of ramen. But, there was no appetizer except for maybe cucumber salad and ssam (stuffed lettuce). They seemed to have a variety of alcoholic drinks. Service was REALLY slow. There were only two servers working on a Friday evening and they didn't check in on us until it was time for a bill. Where we sat was a little dark and hallways were narrow.

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Michelle C.

6 months ago

Ok, so 1st off! Shame on me. This is my go to. And I have not left a review. Well the food is prepared by family, and sometimes you can catch Ma' in the house! I'm always here for curry goat, and drop the brown stew sauce on top of the rice peas!!!!! Man Man Man!! That's a happy plate!! Thank you Chef for always treating and feeding us like family!! read more

Vanessa T.

21 days ago

There's heaps of road construction going on in St. Paul this summer and Rice Street at Front Avenue was torn asunder when I visited Nanny's, but it was still easy to get to (use the alleyway) and so worth it! I got the oxtails and curried goat. Both came with plantains & rice n' peas. I'll be back sooner than later! read more

Britta H.

3 years ago

incredible, top-tier food. I get takeout here when I wanna treat myself. The curry chicken is one of the best meals you can get in the twin cities. Amazing flavor and the meat is so perfectly done it just melts off the bone. friendly staff too!! restaurant is also spotless inside. read more

Dohneshia M.

10 months ago

Great service, food hands down is the best Jamaican food place in Saint Paul. I got the goat meat never had it before now and I'm ready to tell everybody about it and the price is worth the meal. we will be back .. read more

Ava G.

2 months ago

YUM!! i love coming here to pick up food to go. their curries are great as well as the meat patties. if you're contemplating coming here, definitely try it. everyone working is very kind as well read more

Meredith N.

3 years ago

fricken fantastic! I've never had chicken so tender, the jerk chicken is ridiculous. thank you both so much for serving us, we'll be back.

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Gayle and I were in the St. Louis Park area to visit and old Texas A&M friend of mine. As not to…read moreput any expectations on our host, we wanted to eat enough of a Lunch to get us through to the airport. So thanks to a cursory Internet search (and not knowing the neighborhood) we ended up at Caribbean Tasty, a few miles down the road. It's a strange set up inside as the Caribbean Tasty food counter is straight inside, while a separate butcher counter business was to our left. The butcher guy was the only one around, but after a trip to the back room, the Caribbean Tasty person came out and took our order. Gayle and I split a pulled pork sandwich, which came with a shit load of fries. The meat was a little salty and very flavorful. The fries were tasty and crisp. That combo was a reasonable $14 and more than enough food for the both of us. This space is built more for takeout, but there are a few tables for inside dining. Soft drink/water choices were limited and if I lived in the area, this food would be coming home to pair off with a nice adult beverage.

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