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If you want authentic Jamaican cooking, without flying to the Caribbean, Top Taste in Kingston, NY, is as close as you’re going to get. Stopped in recently for dinner and had the jerk chicken with rice & peas, which was bursting with flavor, and just the right amount of spice. The owners, who have done us the great favor of transplanting their store from the other Kingston, West Indies, bring the hospitality and warmth of the islands to every customer who walks in. They are also stocked with imported spices, snacks, and drinks to take home and enjoy. Top Taste is not to be missed.
… moreLorena Batres
Absolutely delicious food! This is the best Jamaican food I’ve had. My boyfriend & I vacationed nearby for a week and came down to Kingston to eat here 2x!
We ate: jerk chicken platter, chicken curry platter, mac & cheese & beef patty.
… moreJustin Scarbrough
Up in the Catskills for a wedding this weekend. Made a pit stop in Kingston for some bites. Came across TopTaste and glad I did. Went a little crazy and got curry goat, jerk chicken, beef patties, and oxtail.
If you’re driving upstate, make the stop. The building looks like a Caribbean beach restaurant and matching charm inside.
Staff is very friendly and biz is booming. Did not have a line when there but it was a consistent flow. Good sign if you ask me!
… moreNikki Pison
Fabulous! Such nice people, and tasty, large portions for little $. Can’t beat it! Each serving was easily enough for two people, so we had lots of leftovers. They clearly care about quality, everything fresh and hot.
Jerk chicken and curries were the best. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreMathew
Great friendly service. Felt like I was family. Food is excellent and flavorful. Not too spicy but just enough kick. Had Jerk chicken, ox tail, goat curry along with some sweet plantains, rice and beans and a beef patty as an app. Completely forgot to take pics of everything as we dived right into the food as soon as it was placed in front of us. The meat was Tender and flavorful, no fatty pieces .
… moreCece Louise
Now there is Jamaican food and there is food that claims to be but doesn’t put in the hours or days into the layers of flavors. Let me start off by saying the shop is on an unassuming corner store which from the outside reminds me of London, but when you walk in you are hit immediately by spices, flavors and choice of stewed meats, fried chicken, and fish that honestly makes the only bad thing about the visit being choosing from the selection! Our server was so friendly and helpful, and talked us through everything and our options. I mean kindness AND great food, this is what is missing from the eating experience in America. I chose Jerk Chicken which comes with fried plantains, slaw and rice and peas. My friend had fried chicken, stew meat, with an impressive layered Mac n cheese.
We entered some type of numb bliss after eating and couldn’t leave this place for at least an hour lol. Not a coma, but the value for money and plate size which we didn’t even put a dent in might have something to do with it lol. Someone inject money into this restaurant (investors this is the one) and expand this place to be available in every city! My only complaint is you’re not on every corner, in every state. Thank you!
… moreTrypp Adams
The building is fairly simple and parking felt like a challenge to interpret the signs… it’s also about 10 degrees warmer inside than out. All that considered, I’d put up with a lot more for another plate of curry goat. I wasn’t expecting the bones to be left in but assuming the add to the amazing flavor. I was stuffed with a medium plate and ate lunch inside, only 4 tables. I mixed the beans and rice with my curry for a fantastic affordable combination. The plantains were delicious. Usually, im not a fan. The flavors in the curry are absolutely amazing.
… moreDawn Iler
All of the reviews are right! This place is a delicious hidden gem that deserves to be celebrated. The owners are super sweet and friendly. The food? So so good. The plantains were my favorite. We will surely be back! Thank you TopTaste!
… moreLainie Schleien
one of the best hidden jems I have found! I have had this place saved as recommended from a local foodie and driving back down from the Catskills to the city I am so glad we stopped. We ordered one meal with curry goat and one with their oxtail. AMAZING. and for only $10 a plate to go which comes with rice, plantains and cabbage. It was difficult to finish the whole meal but the meats were so tender and the sides were too delicious to leave over! The owners were very friendly as well.. This place is a must try!
… moreMarissa Bowles
Pretty good flavor and you have to get the extra gravy. I would say there was definitely more bone than meat and spice so that could be improved but overall a good meal
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