Good food and service! I love the Jamaican food on the weekends. I wish they had yams and festival bread but what they do have is great Mac n cheese and cabbage and huge portions. Even at around $40 for my mixed plate and cup of Kool aid, I shared with my mom and still had plenty left over. The restaurant is clean the service is great and the food is fresh! Cons- parking is awful but they make it work! Security is helpful and they get you in and out. If you don't come early they may run out of food, I'd get there before 3pm read more

Tev's Kitchen - Mix plate $38 - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Don't sleep on Tev's Kitchen!! You need to add this to your LA foodie line up! Food 15/10 and the vibes were immaculate. Come for the food stay for the service. #jerkoxtails #friedcatfish #macandcheese #koolaid #losangeles Don't listen to the Yelp reviews. Orders only take 10-15 minutes. @Courtneychewww We travel with our tummies. Can you tell we will never be skinny?! Oxtails only on the weekends. The food was worth it and no you will not be waiting forever. Koolaid was yummy extra sugary ain't nothing a little water can't fix. Coming back next time on the weekend to ensure we can try the oxtails. read more

Tev's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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I swung by Tev's Kitchen in Gardena today because I was craving something different, and wow... this spot delivered. The restaurant is tucked toward the back, clean, modern, and has that low‑key trendy vibe you only find when you stumble on something new. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese with Dirty Rice to go, and the staff couldn't have been nicer, super friendly, helpful, and patient while I figured out what I wanted. The food, wow was Fire. The jerk chicken had great flavor, the mac was creamy, and the whole meal was hearty and satisfying. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the mood for Jamaican comfort done right. Miguel C. read more

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This place gets a 8/10 from me! The food is delicious however the line is always long and the wait as well is the only downside. But it's completely understandable since the food is the best Jamaican food I've ever had. I got the oxtail plate and there was just so much flavor from the oxtail to the cabbage. The Mac and cheese is also beyond this world! The vibes are always pretty chill going there you can either dine in or takeout. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone! read more

Tev's Kitchen - Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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The oxtail plate from Tev's Kitchen was a solid meal. The mac and veggies were really good, and the oxtail itself was great, but there wasn't a whole lot of meat on the bones. Overall, 8/10 I'd recommend it. The red juice was nice and refreshing 7/10 Service was great. nice people and good friendly environment read more

Tev's Kitchen - Oxtail - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

This was my first time at this new, 2nd location. You place your order and then wait for your food. There were quite a few people in line in font of me. I ordered at 5:12 PM and my food was ready at 6:22 PM. I ordered the jumbo fries salmon bites + cabbage + mac n cheese. The food tastes good but there was nothing special. It seems like the flavors at the 1st location were better. Parking is/was horrible. I parked in a red zone on the street (only because it was a holiday). There was plenty of space inside to sit and eat. The restaurant was clean inside. Restaurant was in an industrial area. read more

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Man this place is no joke! They have two security guards montoring the area. They are located in gardena in the same lot as 7-11 but in the back area with wing stop. I must tell you the food here is excellent! I got the jeck chicken plate with the mac and cheese, rice\beans and steamed cabbage and this place does it right! The entire entree was amazing and favorful. Just be aware they do FULL jamaican on the weekends sat-sundays and tuesday-fridays is when they have shrimp, steak and fish plates available. Not on the weekends. This location is huge with two sitting area. They have clean his/her bathrooms which is a bonus. Right after i ordered a sea of people started coming in! The pineapple koolaid is delicous, get that. Tevs kitchen got it going on! A definitely MUST visit if you're in the area. I was happy with my entire plate! Good authentic jamaican food here. Food rating: Jerk Chicken 9.0 Mac n and cheese 8.9\10 Rice and cabbage 8.5\10 read more

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Tev's Kitchen is a authentic Jamaican restaurant that is located in the city of Gardena, this is his second restaurant. We came here after church for lunch, they open up at 1:00 so we had to wait in a line till staff came out and took everyone order, then we waited to enter a diffrent door fron the people that were dining in, so we had to wait in the same line to pay, there was free mints and purified water with cups as you wait. The staff were all friendy and the food was absolotely mouthwatering plus every minute was worth the wait. read more

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Excellent service and very generous portions! Food was yummy and well seasoned. I tasted the catfish and it was super flakey and flavorful read more

Tev's Kitchen - Jerk shrimp meal - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Had a great takeout experience at Tev's Kitchen in Gardena. Parking can be challenging during busy hours (I arrived around 6:45 PM), but the crowd speaks for itself. The atmosphere was lively, with music videos on a giant screen and an authentic Jamaican vibe throughout the spacious dining areas. The service was friendly, attentive, and full of great menu suggestions. The jerk chicken wings and drummettes were outstanding--smoky, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. The mac and cheese was perfectly balanced, while the cabbage and broccoli were seasoned exceptionally well. The catfish had a crispy exterior with tender, flaky fish inside. The Kool-Aid was a nostalgic treat--sweet with just enough tartness to keep you coming back for more. Expect a wait during peak times, and there are currently no delivery options, but calling ahead for pickup is a good idea. Tev's Kitchen is a great addition to the Gardena community, and I'll definitely be back to try the weekend oxtails and daily ribeye special. read more

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I absolutely love this place! From the moment you walk in, the service is friendly and welcoming, from entering to ordering to getting your food. You really feel taken care of the whole time. The inside is very spacious with plenty of seating, and I loved the interior. Parking can be a little limited, but there is a lot plus some street parking in the front and on the side, so just keep that in mind. Now the FOOD... I got the hot honey wings over mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and broccoli, plus a side of catfish with cajun garlic butter. Everything was incredibly well seasoned. The catfish was perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the Cajun garlic butter had just the right amount of spice. It complemented it so well. The broccoli was buttery and packed with flavor. I loved that the wings were served on top of the mashed potatoes because the sauce soaked in and made them even better. The mashed potatoes themselves were super buttery with a good amount of pepper, which I personally loved. The wings were crispy with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce that was sooo good. The mac and cheese was creamy and full of flavor too. The meal also came with Kool Aid. It was definitely on the sweeter side, but still really good and a nice touch. Honestly, I loved everything I got and can't wait to come back. Just a heads up, the menu rotates, so make sure to check what they're serving. I believe weekends are Jamaican and Thursdays are pasta, but double check their Instagram. read more

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I was hungry as a hostage tonight and wanted something different not the same ole same ole so I got in my car and wound up at Tev's Kitchen. This was definitely different so I walked in and the vibe was cool and put me in a island mood so I ordered some Oxtails and your choice of mac&cheese, rice&peas or cabbage I chose Mac and cheese. They said it would be a 20 minute wait and the total came close to $80 bucks!! suddenly I wasn't in a island mood anymore I crash landed back on American soil, the restaurant is nice and clean and of course they have the incense flowing. I got my food and headed home and went I got home and dug in I must say that the Oxtails were pretty damn good and the lemon pepper wings were straight !! I will come back again if somebody treats me for my birthday because I won't lie the food is good but not close to $80 good ‍ read more

Went in on a whim and I'm so glad I did cause omg this was amazing! I got a side of the ribeye and side of Mac n cheese which is what I originally was going in for cause I saw the pictures on here first and it looked bomb! And it was! Will definitely be coming back for more! The cashier had an amazing personality I just forgot to get her name. Overall i give this place 100/10 for the great customer service and amazing food! read more

Tev's Kitchen - Ribeye with Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

I have tried out both locations and both times they were consistently amazing. The oxtails are my absolute favorite. They're tender and full of flavor, ive had the jerk chicken and the spare ribs. Every meal has been full of flavor and its 100% worth the drive if you're thinking about it. You can tell they take their time with the food and put tons of care into their presentation and plating. I personally like that every plate comes with a drink. They're a tiny bit sweeter than what I usually go for, so the only thing I'd love to see is a few more drink options like sweet tea or a strawberry lemonade but that's just me being picky. haha Both times I went there was a line but like I mentioned before, its worth the wait and the staff does a great job at keeping the line moving. As far as the customer service foes they are always friendly and every time has been a positive experience. There's room to dine there too. So if you're craving some good smacking finger licking Jamaican food, this place definitely delivers. I'd happily keep making the drive back! read more

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The food tastes like I made it at home!....And I can cook!!! I will return. Some mo stuff on the menu I have to eat. read more

Tev's Kitchen - Ribeye w/mashed taters, Mac and cheese and broccoli! - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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You got to get there early cause tabs is always crowded. I haven't been to the new spot, but their food is really good. I do plan on going back.. read more

Tev's Kitchen is worth all of the hype, all of it. I'm glad they put a location closer to me. The portions are great and the food is literally amazing. Definitely comfort food forsure! I was eating on this plate for two day its was so much food. It's a little pricey but I think it's worth it. Definitely not something I'd eat often because it was heavy, but definitely a nice little treat. I got a jerk salmon plate with garlic sauce in the side. I also got mashed potatoes, Mac & cheese, and cabbage. Everything was 10/10. Like finger licking good. The establishment was nice, it gave lounge vibes. I also got koolaid I personally am not a fan of koolaid so I did add a bunch of water because it was super sweet but yes definitely recommend! I advise going right when it opens though because there will be a line. read more

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Consistent DELICIOUS FOOD!!!!!! I highly recommend and they are always professional.

Best food, best service, best people, best atmosphere. I would eat this every day if I could read more

Some of the best Jamaican food I've ever had. The portions are insane! Top Notch service, Awesome friendly staff and security with great music playing, fits the vibe perfectly. read more

Tev's Kitchen - Jerk chicken and Curry plate with Cabbage, Mac and plantains. - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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Definitely wish I was able to eat at Tevs when he was cooking. Went to the Gardena location staff seems like robots no smiles no welcoming or greetings Except for the security guards outside those dudes are cool they greeted before and after to make sure we were good A+ for the security. We ordered set down at a dirty table ask the staff it could be cleaned no one came out to clean it so I cleaned it myself. Ate my food there and no one ever came out to clean so that tells me how clean is everything else. Food was ok but won't be going back. read more

Always on point never misses from the fall of the bone oxtail to the slamming jerk chicken the rice and cabbage and don't forget about the sweet plantains. And the kool-aid so refreshing read more

Tev's Kitchen - The vibe - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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I completely understand the challenges that come with opening a second location, but that shouldn't come at the expense of food quality. I decided to treat a friend to lunch and placed an order totaling four plates and two sides--about $150--and I left disappointed. To start, the ambiance and setup of this location are beautiful. However, when we arrived, there were people waiting for food but almost no one dining in, which raised some concern. The wait time was about 45 minutes, which I understand if food is made to order--but timing and flow definitely need improvement. There was also an issue with our order: the cashier accidentally left off one of our items, which we didn't realize until after waiting. We had to reorder and wait even longer. While frustrating, I understand mistakes happen in a busy environment. The bigger issue was the food quality. My friend's jerk salmon portion was extremely small and inconsistent, especially considering she paid for a full box. Thankfully, the cashier corrected it, but that prompted me to check the rest of our food--and I'm glad I did. My son's catfish was very disappointing. The batter was gritty, soft instead of crispy, and didn't adhere properly to the fish. The portion was thin and noticeably smaller than what I've received at the other location. It also tasted like the oil was old, which affected the flavor significantly. The macaroni and cheese was honestly the worst part--dry, lacking cheese, and overall poor quality. It was mostly pasta with little flavor. We ended up sending all of our plates back. What should have been a simple fix turned into another hour wait. During this time, the owner came out. I understand he may have been stressed, but his approach was off-putting. Instead of greeting or introducing himself professionally, he said, "Talk to me, I'm here now." The tone felt dismissive. After I explained the issues, he didn't respond and simply walked away. That lack of acknowledgment made it feel like customer feedback wasn't valued. I've supported this business for a long time, so this experience was especially disappointing. Quality control is clearly needed--someone should be checking plates before they go out to customers. If my food was subpar, it's likely others received the same. At this point, I would not recommend this location just yet. I'll continue supporting the original location, where the quality has been consistent. I may revisit in the future after improvements are made. For now, I'd rate this location a 5/10. The steak was good, the cabbage was solid, and the mashed potatoes were okay--but the catfish and mac and cheese missed the mark completely. I truly hope they take feedback like this seriously, because the community wants to support businesses that maintain both quality and strong customer service. In addition, the restaurant never provided directly to me the missing meal. I had to leave after an additional hour and my friend reported to me that when they finally called the number on the order there were 3 people that said they had the same number. So she ended up waiting an additional 35 minutes to reveiv my order that I was never personally able to eat. read more

Tev's Kitchen - Catfish - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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I went with dad which Vietnam Veteran and my daughter. My and myself got the Grilled Salmon and my daughter got the Fried Fish. All the meals came with 3 sides and drink. The portions were a good amount of food. We had good customer service when we walked in greeted. The cashier was helpful suggestions. We sat down and ate there. And we had leftovers to take home. read more

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Came here for lunch today, so conveniently located around the corner from my job, the service was great, the guy that took my order was patient as I was also ordering for other people, he even took the time to actually talk on the phone w my coworkers to correctly get the order, it took about 15 minutes for me to get my food. Over all 10/10 cx service, will def be back... Ohh you thought I forgot about the food, no I didn't, that shit was amazing I got the catfish plate w mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese, and broccoli, so gooooddd. When I say good I mean I devoured and left no crumbs, like I said conveniently located around the corner from my job so I will def be back soon!!!! read more

Tev's Kitchen - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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Went there 20 minutes ago, just for Jerk wings. They apologized and said they were available only Tuesday-Saturday. Please tell me where that information is located and I will go from a 1 Star to 3 Star. read more

First, let me say the service was excellent. The gentleman at the register is very professional and very friendly as far as the food it could've been a little bit better it came out lukewarm. I ordered the jerk chicken and it was very lukewarm so I had to reheat it the macaroni and cheese. I guess they forgot to put enough cheese in it because it was basically just pasta with some colors on it overall I can't go over two stars on this even though I've heard a lot about the place and that's why it only deserves a two star. It could be a lot better,ambience was all right if it was a sit down restaurant, but it didn't seem to be ready. well there were people eating there . read more

I had a very frustrating experience. I arrived at 6:55 PM and didn't make it to the cashier until around 7:10 PM. Once I got to the front, I was told the oxtails were sold out. Then I was told they were borrowing food from another location and that I could wait for more oxtails to arrive. Since I wasn't sure how long the wait would be, I ordered something else. While waiting, I was then told the oxtails had arrived, but I would need to get back in line and wait again to see if I could get them. After getting back in line, I found out the oxtails weren't even available for me. The communication was confusing and inconsistent throughout the entire process. I spent a lot of time waiting only to be given different answers each time. Experiences like this make it difficult to continue supporting businesses that don't value customers' time or communicate clearly. read more

Tev's is officially official. Just had the jerk salmon, Mac n cheese, cabbage and rice with roasted garlic butter sauce. Unbelievable!!! So delicious. I'll be back to run through the rest of the menu. read more

As a longtime fan of Tev's Kitchen and a frequent customer of the original location, I was excited to visit the new Gardena restaurant. The food did not disappoint. As always, everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The catfish was excellent, the salmon was cooked well, and the quality of the food continues to be what keeps us coming back. That said, the ambiance was nice but the overall experience at this new location was a bit lackluster. The entry process felt unnecessarily complicated and made the experience feel more like entering a museum than a restaurant. As a first-time visitor to this location, it wasn't immediately clear where to go or how the ordering process worked. The front counter staff member appeared to be managing both phone orders and in-person customers at the same time, which made service feel divided and less attentive. I understand that this is a new location and there may still be some growing pains as operations are being worked out, but the customer experience suffered as a result. The biggest issue was the wait time. Since most of the sides appeared to be pre-prepared, and the only items being cooked for our order were a piece of catfish and a piece of salmon, I was surprised that the wait exceeded 25 to 30 minutes. A more realistic expectation would have been closer to 12 to 15 minutes, or at the very least better communication regarding the delay. I remain a supporter of Tev's Kitchen and will continue to visit because the food is consistently outstanding. My hope is that as the Gardena location settles into its rhythm, the service, efficiency, and overall guest experience will improve to match the high quality of the food. read more

The food is great especially the cabbage. You have to get there early because stuff sells out.

My bf and I have been going to Tev's in Los Angeles for a long time every time we crave a good soul feeding meal. Living in Anaheim , we were so happy to hear they were opening a second location closer to home. We made the drive and upon arrival , I did notice the parking lot was small , but we did find parking without a problem. The security guard was super friendly and made us feel super welcomed. The wait time for the food was no longer than 15 minutes. The food its self was so good , just like the location in LA. Only thing I wish , is that we can place our order ahead online. Tevs kitchen has never disappointed us and we will definitely be back!!!!! read more

Tev's Kitchen - Salmon , ribeye steak ! So fire - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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Very very hearty food. Loved it. The cool aid was so good ! Wait time was great. Definitely will be back!! read more

Tev's Kitchen - Catfish with Cajun sauce - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Here's a polished version of your food review that keeps your voice but flows a little smoother: I went to Tey's Kitchen on their grand opening day, and let me tell you--everything was ! The portions were HUGE... it literally took me a few days to finish all the food (definitely not complaining!). The free Kool-Aid was a nice touch too--so good! They really made the experience special with music, a packed, lively atmosphere. What stood out the most was how they came outside brought us water and Tev went around and personally spoke to everyone--super welcoming and kind. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Los Angeles! read more

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Ffirst timer and i love it got me some of that Goat curry!!!!!! A must try spot !!!!! read more

Tev's Kitchen - Goat curry - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

They have good food and nice customer service but I order food and the price went from 34 to 40 I asked the guy that was a the register why the price went up instead of him telling me that they automatically take out the tip he said that the screen move from one place to another I never even seen the screen of the tip because I wasn't dinning in so why would I give you a $6 dollar tip for you preparing my food. This is a nice restaurant but this being my first time their and them trying to scam me out of my money is crazy word of mouth goes a long way especially in business. It can make or break you read more

Love love love I'm here in Gardena every Saturday or Sunday I love the jerk chicken plate . You get good portions and it is always delicious never fails read more

I waited almost an hour for my order, and it was a complete rip-off. $28 for just two small pieces of catfish? I could've gone to a fish market and gotten a whole pound for that price. To make it worse, the catfish had zero seasoning--no flavor at all. The macaroni and cheese was just okay, but the cabbage was bland with no seasoning or meat, and the mashed potatoes were just as tasteless. Honestly, I don't even know how those sides are supposed to go with catfish. In total, I spent $68 on two dinners, including a ribeye steak that also had no seasoning whatsoever, along with the same bland sides. Nothing stood out except how disappointing everything was. This place is seriously overhyped. I won't be coming back. Also, be careful in the parking lot--it's overcrowded and feels chaotic. The location on 48th tastes way better--maybe they should send those cooks over to Gardena because they need help read more

Amazingly tasty, excellent seasoning and authentic Jamaican cuisine. Tev's got Vibe ‍,soulful music while you wait and a caring customer service oriented staff that added to my positive experience at Tev's. Soon Come . I will be back read more

Food is good. I live the one on 48th better. But all in all food is delicious you can call in to place an order and it'll be ready 5 mins if u place an order in line it'll be 10-15 mins still not bad. read more

Tev's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California