Rasta Pasta is FIRE! Unbelievably rich and flavorful, packed with sausage and shrimp and chicken. An order easily feeds 2 and possibly 3. Only available on Wednesday. Also had the chicken hibachi. Flavor was great, not as in-your-face as the pasta but deeply satisfying. Got the lunch special and it was enough for 2 as well. Order ahead! I didn't and waited nearly 40 minutes. I was there at 2pm and the place was busy. Also: There is no inside seating. Carryout only. read more

This establishment is cash only, and you have to order quickly when they open if you want something like oxtails.. they will run out quickly. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the yum yum style sauce over all my food. I think it's good without it. read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Lobby - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

If you want good Caribbean food this place needs to be on your list. Whenever I get the desire for Jerk Chicken i go here. It's seasoned perfectly and great portions. I also had the beef patty recently and it's perfect. The special sauce she makes for her white rice is to die for. I plan on trying the oxtail soon but every tome I have seen someone else get it, it looks absolutely amazing. This setting of place reminds me of all the Caribbean spots I used to go to when I was a kid in Brooklyn and the food just feels like home. Go check them out and bring cash! You won't be disappointed! read more

OMG, just had the most EPIC meal The flavors were so on point, every bite was a party in my mouth! Service was top-notch, ambiance was ... can't wait to come back! read more

This was a hole in the wall restaurant I stumbled upon! I got the jerk tacks and they were very flavorful and spicy. And additionally, I got plantains with a friend. I would check this place out again! read more

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We finally made it over to Open Caribbean Kitchen. This place has been on our list to try for a few months & it did not disappoint! Service was great, food was incredible. We pulled up right out front & parked. We walked in, placed our order to go, & waited about 10-15 minutes. While we were waiting a few other people came in to pick up their to go orders. And a few others came in to place their to go orders. We ordered the jerk chicken wings dinner with rice & veggies, as well as the oxtail dinner with rice & potatoes. Each item was full of flavor & absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the jerk chicken wings. They were juicy, flavorful, & the perfect amount. And that sauce on the rice? Amazing. We will definitely be back! read more

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I'm going to ruffle some feathers with this one, but skip the plates and get the tacos. The plate wasn't bad at all, it's just that the taco was mind blowing. I tried the shrimp taco and I'm excited to go back and try the chicken. I think the price for the plate is just a little high compared to the tacos. I did take away an additional star for the service. I was the only one there to pick up, and the lady kept talking over me or just ignoring me. I felt like I was unwanted there, and the way she spoke to the DoorDash drivers gave me the vibe that this is how it always is. It is a little pricey, but if you're getting the tacos, I would say it's worth it. This spot has a dining room, but with the hostile vibe, I wouldn't encourage staying there. They also have a cash only sign but I ordered online. Overall, I have mixed feelings, but would consider going back to pick up tacos. read more

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This chicken has me in a chokehold.... it's so delicious I have to have it a few times a month. The portions are hefty as you can see from the picture. Well worth the price as it makes 2 meals for me. I don't eat left overs usually but I do with this. The savory sauce on the rice and veggies seasoned to perfection are sure to hit the spot. It's always a welcoming environment when I go to pick it up. Definitely give them a try if you are looking for a taste of the Caribbeans. 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Island style jerk chicken. - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My friend and I went to Open Caribbean Kitchen after ordering a few minutes from closing time. They graciously answered the phone and took our orders. They said it would be 15 minutes so we drove over there. We both got the jerk chicken meals and when we arrived they were still cooking the food. The outside of the building is very unassuming, the inside is definitely a lot bigger than you'd think. I didn't take any pictures of the food but it was the jerk chicken wings, a side of rice and a special jerk sauce. My friend had the sauce, I couldn't because it's dairy based. He thought it was delicious but honestly I didn't think the food needed it. Even the plain white rice which I'm not normally a fan of was seasoned to perfection. Everything was reasonably priced for the portions you get. Just remember to bring cash when you go! read more

Best Caribbean kitchen in Louisville highly recommend everything they will cook for you

The food is very good and portions are really nice however it becomes pricey when you opt for a staple traditional side like rice and beans or cabbage (which is fire!!). I understand an upcharge for upgrading from white rice and mixed vegetables, but to pay the cost of a side is a bit much. I would definitely recommend checking them out, but be ready to spend between $70 & $100 for two ppl. They may see me again. read more

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Just try the Jerk Chicken Tacos. Just try them. Don't look at the menu, just walk up to the counter and order the tacos. A single order will feed two. I can't begin to tell you how good they are. read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Jerk Chicken Tacos - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Absolutely incredible! I love Caribbean food and Open Caribbean Kitchen is one of the best if not thee best that I have ever had in Louisville. Highly recommend the Oxtail meal. Jackie did a great job of discussing the sauces with me and I loved every recommendation she provided. Extremely helpful and made me feel very welcome! read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Oxtails Meal - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

These are the places I'm looking for in Louisville. OCK, is an unsuspecting hole-in-wall with incredible food. I had shrimp and grits, my partner had the oxtail jerk chicken - and of course the front lady was nice, helpful, and fun to chat with - we'll be back to try more! read more

Wonderful experience food was great. I had the jerk chicken plate with a side of cabbage this place is a must the guy working was on point customer service as well as food service. Gotta give this place a try!!!!! read more

Food was hot, fresh, well marinated and seasoned. The beef patties are the best I've had in a very long time. I ordered the chicken and shrimp hibachi. It was too much food for one person and it is seasoned all the way through. I also ordered the oxtail, shrimp and steak plate with rice. The rice was seasoned, the steak was tender and well seasoned. The oxtails were I've been looking for some good carribean for a while and this place hit the spot. Thank you! read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Oxtails shrimp and steak combo on the left. Chicken and shrimp hibachi on the right Caribbean Beef Patties - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The best Caribbean food I have ever had!!!!!! You will NOT be disappointed! The place was clean and then the service was outstanding! It was my first time and she let me try the food before I left out to make sure I liked it! No other restaurant has ever done that! If you don't eat here you are missing out!! I don't know how anyone wouldn't give this place 5 stars!! read more

DO NOT cater to this Aweful place. I should have checked reviews before going here! Owner I feel is prejudice refusing to wait on me white and my friend who is Asian. But low and behold everything we asked about on the menu she said she was out of and to come back another day! EVERYTHING she said she was out of even plantains but stood in front of us taking phone orders WOW! I'd give a negative rating on this establishment! read more

This food was fire, and I drive almost 25 minutes to come and eat here. They are only doing curbside right not but they have the menu outside with a number to order. You will not be disappointed eating here. It's one of my favorite places to eat. The flavor, the friendly customer service and the authentic dishes are amazing. read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Oxtails, Jerk Chicken, Caribbean Mixed Veggies - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Every dish we have tried was so full of flavor!!! The special sauce, they use on the side , is so delicious! Very nice/helpful people, that help us choose a meal, each time we ,have dined with them. The servings are huge. read more

I'm giving them 4 stars based only on the service. Ms. Jackie service was great, 2nd to none! Took time to explain any questions we had about the menu and even let us taste test some food before ordering. If the service is any representation of the food, we'll be back for sure next time I'm in Louisville. read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - a man and a woman in a kitchen - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I am not by any means an expert on jerk chicken BUT I have not tasted jerk chicken this GOOD since I visited Jamaica. read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Island Style Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Service Bad Food Bad If you like real real spicy food then u may like it but it's too spicy to enjoy oxtails are nasty they give you more rice then anything they don't tell you about the hotness of the food I give it a -0 the man in there had told me an my best friend they were sold out of the Rasta pasta but made a special order for a lady after she walked in behind us DO NOT EAT HERE WASTE OF MONEY .... read more

Great food & great service. Even offered me & my friend a free sample of the food. Food portion sizes are huge as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Smoked Rib Tip Dinner - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This platter didn't disappoint. I was hesitant because any time I get a combo platter, one of the components leaves more to be desired. This was NOT the case at all. All of the meats were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tender. The rice was perfect as well! My only reservation is that the pink sauce was too salty for my liking and I was happy I got it on the side. The serving was huge and it took about three sittings for me to even come close to finishing the meal. Great food!!! read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Oxtails, Shrimp, and Steak Combo - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

First and foremost let me say when I try a new restaurant I check the customer service out almost immediately before I look at the menu and let me just say even during the pandemic going on and I couldn't physically go into the restaurant my family and I were greeted with warmth! The owner helped thoroughly with explaining the menu and even though I was BUMMED from them not selling their rasta pasta (only on Wednesday) the owner quickly offered a item he was only testing at the moment (Caribbean seafood spaghetti ) Which he didn't have to do. NOW ON TO THE FOOD!! I HAVE NO WORDS BESIDES AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! SIMPLY PHENOMENAL THE TASTE WAS ON POINT IT WAS SOOOOO FRESH AND IT WAS FOOD THAT STICKS TO YOUR SOUL!! Me and my family will be loyal customers from this day forward!! Keep it up OCK! read more

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My boyfriend tried the jerk chicken tacos on Friday, and after hearing about how amazing they are for no less than 23.5 hours straight... we went back for dinner on Saturday. The tacos are worth raving about! One serving is a box of 3 HUGE tacos! I tried the jerk chicken spaghetti which they were out of but the chef was great and made it happen for me and my unprepared taste buds. Jackie, the hilarious front of house, makes you feel welcome in a laid back dine in experience , gives great insight on the menu, and will keep you cackling during your meal. If your taste buds can only handle basic spice level don't let it deter you, the chef was more than happy to tone down the spaghetti for me and it was fantastic! The spaghetti serving is also enough for a small army or a couple of teenage boys .Hate to say the boyfriend was right, but it's very likely we will be back for round three of tacos within the week! Highly recommend! read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - 3 Jerk Chicken Tacos - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The chicken hibachi was so damn good!!! So much flavor and great portion. Check them out. You won't be disappointed read more

Open Caribbean Kitchen - Hibachi - Caribbean Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Picked up an order from here, Jerk chicken wind plate, with rice and cabbage. Food was very tasteful and portions were enough for 2.

Literally the best Caribbean food I've had in Louisville!!! Have been looking for a place like this since I moved here.

I had the opportunity to eat some lunch here today and I must say the rib tips and sautéed cabbage with smoked sausage was just beautiful. Full flavored great smoke flavor, the seasoning was amazing. I prefer my ribs with just the dry rub because I want to taste it. But for the sauce lovers out there. The chef's got you covered. read more

Everytime I have the opportunity to visit I do and everytime there is no oxtail! They say, won't be ready till 8:00pm when I call around noon time . Thank goodness for Eat at the Spot in Radcliff! read more

Customer Service was excellent. The young lady took time to explain what was on the menu asked if we had any questions, explained heat, flavor etc. First time here had the Jerk Rib Tip and Shrimp. Rib Tips were seasoned to perfection and the shrimp was delicious not the popcorn shrimp either. My wife had the oxtails which were delicious. The Special sauce was pure perfection over the rice pour it on. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. A little bit of a wait but worth it. Ambiance could use some work but I would still dine in! read more

Listen, I ordered food last night about 30 minutes before they closed. I got a oxtail and jerk wing dinner which is phenomenal by the way. But the chef of the restaurant threw in this order of cabbage. I'm assuming it's jerk cabbage. He told me to give him an honest review on Google and Yelp. Well, here's my honesty. Hands down some of the best cabbage I've ever had. I can order that with a side of rice and be fine. I love jerk wings, I get that every single time with extra special sauce that they put on their rice on the side because it's fire! One of the best restaurants in Kentucky. Especially from The Roots. We need more restaurants like this. I really want to go back in there and order that cabbage this time. It was beyond delicious! read more

Everything, and I mean everything is incredible. The jerk chicken is a no brained. Ox tail will blow you away. You could put their special sauce on asphalt and eat it. Oh and BYOB. read more

Fantastic food, large portions and great customer service. This place is a hidden gem. Thanks JJ! read more

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A 5 star for those that don't mind a lil bit more but not overboard. However, I feel Iike the seasoning is a bit much to the world thats stepping into a new healthy way of eating. Otherwise, the food was textured just right and perfectly tender. Being from Chicago where jerk is view as something hot and tasty, this speaks to the more traditional Caribbean taste that's not so hot but full of flavor. I had the chicken and oxtail combo which was delicious and the topping sauce. A H€!! Yes . I will def return. read more

Never had a bad meal here. The food here is excellent. The only down side is it is a bit pricey but in all fairness I am able to get two meals out of one serving! Totally worth it. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

My experience was very good I ordered online and picked up my order despite them about to close my food was still very fresh and tasty I enjoyed my food very much definitely will be back. Overall very good food and sweet welcoming workers and service.Jerk Chicken read more

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Every day I have been alive and not known about this place has been a complete waste of time. My husband and I popped in for a quick lunch, then spent the next couple hours talking about how amazing our lunch was. Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive employees, and a large selection of food. Don't go if you're scared of wizards though, cause there is some magic happening in that kitchen. read more