Lunch at Blossom Hall is basically an extreme sport when you're surrounded by so many good food…read morechoices, but Caribbean Gourmet won us over. I grabbed the Jamaican Beef Patty while my partner went with the Curry Chicken, roti, and chickpeas. While we waited, I noticed the lovely young lady in the back happily singing as she made the patties, and I'm convinced she seasoned them with good vibes because every bite tasted like love!! Hands down the best Jamaican beef patty I've ever had, crispy, beefy, savory, ridiculously aromatic, and that little dab of habanero sauce had my mouth pleasantly on fire for a minute!! The curry chicken was no slouch either. I stole a bite of the roti dunked in that rich curry sauce, and wow... so flavorful and delicious!! Safe to say I'll be dragging the whole family here the next time they visit. Highly recommend!

Seriously, you need to come here…read more It's located in a dining hall at the back end. Very hole in the wall type of place. But listen, I don't care where you live; it's worth the trip. The jerk chicken was amazing and very generous, a little spicy, but not you have to down some milk. The cabbage, I feel is the real standout in this meal. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The chicken curry was also a little spicy but again, you're not drowning in water. Also seasoned to perfection. The service was amazing, and the food was delivered to us very quickly (we ate at the hall). I highly recommend this place and try the grapefruit soda. You'll love it!

This place has been on my list for months now and we were finally able to give it a try! Every dish…read morewe ordered was packed with flavor! The employee behind the register was super friendly and helped us narrow down our selections: curry chicken roti wrap, red pepper goat roti wrap, jerk chicken, and mac and cheese pie. Highlights were the curry chicken roti and jerk chicken - soooo goood! My buddies were all about the mac and cheese though! Seating space is somewhat limited with a handful of tables inside and a couple outdoors, but didn't have any issues finding a spot at the time. Didn't see a parking lot, but got lucky with nearby street parking. Solid place, would definitely hit it up again!

I had the chicken roti which I enjoyed a lot. I also had the quarter chicken meal here. The…read morechicken was spicy, but good. The spices were so good and definitely nothing I've had before. You also want to try their patties. Service is good, parking can be a little of a hassle. Overall, a good spot to go to.

I loooove this place! It's so hard to find Haitian food in Los Angeles, let alone GOOD Hatian food…read moreand Island Flavors is definitely that spot. I've been here plenty of times now and love the staff as well as the party vibe ambiance especially when watching Haiti compete in the World Cup. I have ordered multiple dishes here and everything is delicious! I've had the Griot, Oxtail, Tasso Kabrit, Pate, Bannan Cups, Djon Djon Rice (black mushroom rice), Sweet Plantains, Bannan Peze (pressed plantains) and Passion fruit juice...basically the whole menu lol. Oh and can't forget my fave the pikliz!!! I haven't been to Haiti, but the owners are from there and brought their unique spices and flavors to Los Angeles. Whether I'm getting take-out or dining in, this food definitely hits the spot!

Glad to have found Haitian food in LA! I'm not an expert on it by any means, but married into a…read moreHaitian family, and we both were really pleased with the meal & service here. I got an oxtail plate, with djon djon & bannan peze. It also came with a little bit of salade russe (Haitian potato salad), pikliz, and sauce. The diri djon djon was so flavorful, definitely my favorite thing on the plate. The oxtail was seasoned well and pretty tender. The pikliz was good, pretty mild so I could enjoy it all. I tried some griot and thought it could have marinated longer. The portions felt very huge. The service here is really friendly and accommodating. The food came put after not too long of a wait and it was hot. The space is cool. It looks like an old diner. There's konpa playing in the background and games like Uno & Dominos available if you want to play. We also got two Haitian beef patties to go. They're legit! Came with pikliz and another sauce I never had before, it was green with a bit of spice and tang. The main downside is the location. It was fine in the daytime, but at night I wouldn't want to be alone as a woman here. That's just me though. Parking is metered on the street ($6/hr)

Came here for dinner this week, on our way to see Rosalía at the Inglewood Forum. Found it on Yelp…read more(thanks Yelp!). This area is not familiar to us at all, and we don't normally eat (for us) exotic cuisine. But, we were in the mood to try something new, so we stopped here. It's a colorful, cheerful little place. I think there are only like 4 tables. Apparently, it is mostly takeout. This became evident when our food was "served". We ordered a large two-meat plate and two large fried chicken plates. The two meats were "brown stew chicken" and curry goat. The meat is served in thick savory gravy/sauce. The "plates" are served with rice and fried plantains. The brown stew chicken was good. The curry goat was really good. Here's where the experience really veered sharply from our normal dining experience. The "plates" were served in takeout fold-over boxes with plastic forks. The meat itself was pretty much all adhered to bones. It was tender and delicious, but eating with our hands doesn't come naturally. So, I asked for a knife, and the sweet woman who takes the orders looked at me and said they don't have knives, and that we "just have to dig down into it". Indeed. She did give me a second plastic fork though, which I used. Nice workers. Authentic food. Huge portions. New experience which we all enjoyed.

I had a taste for beef patties, so I went to the closest spot hoping they would have some ready…read morebecause it was fairly early and I believe they had just opened. When I walked up to the counter I was happy to see that their warmer was full of beef, chicken and veggie patties. I ordered a couple of beef and chicken patties. When I got home OMG so good. I ate the beef and shared the others and everyone said that they were so good. Definitely coming back to get more and the price is not bad at all. There is a huge parking lot so you don't have to worry about finding Parking. They have tables inside where you can eat. Service was very good.

Came about an hour after open on a Friday, steady people stay coming thru I waited for my food. Got…read moreHalf Oxtail Half Jerk Chicken. Nice folks at the counter. Oxtail was soft and flavorful falling off the bone. Chicken was smokey spicey and tender. Mac was good flavor Drank was good Ate in the back . Calm area worth the $

Some of the best, if not the best, Jamaican food I've had in Los Angeles. The oxtails were…read moreincredible, super tender, rich, and full of flavor. The sides were just as impressive, especially the mac and cheese and the plantains. They also give really generous portions so you definitely get your money's worth. I ordered takeout and everything was still hot and fresh when I got home. This place definitely gets busy, but it is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend if you are looking for amazing Jamaican food.

Ordered the Rabo guisado served with rice, y maduros and also ordered a bottle of Mexican coke,…read moretotal came out to about 43$ which I didn't mind paying for it. A big fan of island -Dominican food although it was overpriced compared to what you Can get it for on the east coast but what ever.. I went back to the counter to ask for hot sauce and the cashier told me it was a 1$ for hot sauce.. I said really? The owner, walked over very politely with a straight face and said we don't eat hot sauce on the island so it's going to cost 1$ What does one have anything to do with the other? I didn't understand her logic. I paused for a second and she said so would u like some hot sauce? It was some bottled generic hot sauce not even house made. I declined to order. The food was pre cooked , set in a steamer. Fast casual restaurant with a few tables Food was bland and subpar.

Stopped by Karibbean Cuisine after seeing an Instagram review and was looking forward to having…read moresome good Dominican food, especially because it reminded me of my summers spent with family in New York and visiting the DR. When I got on Yelp, I saw mixed reviews, especially comments about a woman being rude or having a bad attitude. Thankfully, we did not have that experience directly. I did briefly see her come out from the kitchen, we caught eyes, and she walked back inside. The ambiance was ok, good music , no customers at the time, but a few tables were dirty. The young man cleaned it right away . To be fair, I don't think the issue is primarily the young man taking the orders. He was kind, apologetic, and seemed to care, but the overall operation felt unorganized. Our order was incorrect three separate times. First, the drink order was wrong, but he fixed it and apologized. Second, we paid extra for mayo ketchup and garlic sauce in small 1 oz containers, but they were not placed on our tray, so we had to get up and ask for them. Again, he apologized. Then, when we received our tray, he let us know they had run out of lettuce and gave us potato beet salad instead, without offering us an option first. We ordered the goat stew plate and the grilled chicken plate, both served in to-go containers. For the plates, you get your protein, then a choice of green salad or potato beet salad, along with either white rice or moro rice, which is rice cooked with beans. We chose the moro rice. I've had Caribbean/Dominican food many times before, and it is usually packed with flavor, so I was honestly surprised that this was bland. This definitely feels like a coaching opportunity for the cook to taste the food throughout the cooking process, because a little seasoning and balance can make a huge difference. The grilled chicken portion was generous, and the plantains were delicious. The guanábana/soursop drink was also delicious, and the tamarindo had good flavor, though it had a lot of pulp/flesh in the cup. That said, the chicken and onion sauce were very bland and needed salt. For the prices being charged, the guest experience should feel more polished. Our total came out to $78 for two plates, two drinks, a small side of beans, and plantains. Pretty costly for what we received. Another thing that stood out was the napkins. When we asked for more, we were only given two additional napkins, which felt very stingy, especially when eating saucy dishes like goat stew. It just didn't feel like the best way to treat guests. As a chef and food safety professional, I also noticed behaviors that need coaching, including apron use when going into the restroom, lack of visible handwashing afterward, and bare-hand contact after scratching the head before touching food containers. These are important food safety habits that should be reinforced immediately. Overall, Karibbean Cuisine has good flavor potential and generous portions, but they need stronger operational structure, better order accuracy, improved guest communication, and tighter food safety practices. At this time, I personally would not come back, but I do wish them all the best in their business. I hope they take this feedback as constructive criticism and apply it in a way that helps the restaurant grow, improve the guest experience, and build long-term guests. If I see changes in the future, I would gladly give them another try. Until then, I truly wish them success.

The food here was awesome! The drinks were loaded and the service was excellent!…read more We had the Lamb Chops with mash potatoes, the Oxtail with Jamaican rice, and a few cocktails that were delicious! The restaurant is upscale from the typical table and chairs...linen napkins, the dim lighting and the upscale vibe in this restaurant made for a comfortable experience! We enjoyed the food, cocktails and atmosphere! Just around the corner is where we parked in a parking garage that was reasonable considering we were I. Downtown Los Angeles. I would love to return to order other menu options!!

Great food. Drinks were unique and flavorful. Jerk chicken wings, oxtail, fried oysters are all…read morehighly recommended. Cool place, cool service. Will be back. Not cheap but worth it!

Fun little restaurant with sole Caribbean vibes. The owners are a couple who are not only kind and…read moreprofessional but also would make you feel welcome. The stuffed fish $85 and it's definitely worth it as the food is excellent. There are both indoor and outdoor sitting. I would honestly recommend this restaurant

Good food. We had the stew chicken plate, oxtails a la carte, beef empanada and sorrel…read more Everything tasted pretty good. I appreciate the owner walking us through the menu. She explained that the Panamanian style oxtails they serve are more sweet than savory. Portions were decent. Prices were pretty steep for me. $80 for everything including tip. Small restaurant with sit down tables available. Street metered parking available.