2 authentic Jamaican restaurants to explore
467 Lyons Ave, Newark, New Jersey
Jamaican, Caribbean · $
Popular: Brown Stew Chicken, Curry Chicken, Callaloo, Ital Stew
View Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant →820 S Orange Ave, Newark, New Jersey
Jamaican, Caribbean · $$
Popular: Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, Curry Goat, Curry Chicken
View Sun Island Plate →Newark has 2 Jamaican restaurants to choose from. Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant is among the most popular, known for authentic Jamaican cuisine and generous portions.
Yes! Newark, New Jersey has a growing Jamaican food scene with 2 restaurants serving authentic dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, and more.
Start with jerk chicken for its iconic smoky-spicy flavor, then try oxtail stew for comfort food, and rice and peas as the perfect side. Jamaican patties make a great snack.
Jamaican food uses scotch bonnet peppers, so some dishes are spicy. However, many dishes are mild like brown stew chicken, curry chicken, and fried plantains. Just ask your server for heat level guidance.
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