5 dishes
Plant-based options that pack just as much flavor
A wholesome blend of root vegetables, beans, and coconut milk
Mixed vegetables, and jerk sauce
Bell peppers, jerk sauce, onion, and tofu
Fried plantains
6 dishes
Fresh produce simmered with fragrant spices
Ask whether it is cooked in butter or a meat stock rather than oil.
Sweet, savory, and naturally satisfying
Ask what comes with it, and what each part is made with.
Flaky pastry filled with beef, chicken, or vegetables
Is the vegetable patty made with lard or butter?
Sweet fried dough, perfect with jerk or stew
Ask whether the dough contains milk, butter, egg or ghee.
Cassava flatbread served with fish or curry
Can I get it without the fish?
Sweet and golden, a classic side or snack
Ask whether it is fried in a fryer shared with meat, and whether the batter has egg or milk in it.
10 dishes
Juicy, spicy, and perfectly charred
A bold, flavorful classic
A seafood twist on the timeless recipe
Fried fish topped with spicy pickled vegetables
Creamy, aromatic, and full of island flavor
Slow-cooked in a rich sauce of tomatoes, peppers, and onions
Tender, slow-cooked, and full of aromatic spice
Rich, hearty, and falling off the bone
A fiery, savory dish that pairs perfectly with rice
Jamaica's national dish, a must-try for first-time visitors