Jam Doung Style

Restaurant has been renovated in recent years to include more space and some indoor seating compared to the smaller carry-out only location it has been. Food: My husband and I have only ever ordered their jerk chicken platters. The 'small' portion is more than enough for us. I usually get the 'small' portion to include jerk chicken, cabbage, and rice and peas. My husband orders the same, but sometimes chooses to get mac&cheese instead of cabbage. It's always delicious; however, there has been a few times where one of us has found a bay leaf in our food. While it is easy to take them out, I believe it should be taken out before customers are given their order because they are not supposed to be eaten and could be a significant choking hazard for someone not paying attention while eating. They do offer some deserts as well, but I've never tried them. Service: Good yet could be improved to include another person at the front. Every time we've gone, there is usually an older Jamaican woman and I believe her granddaughter working at the front end of the restaurant taking orders via walk-in, phone, or bagging up orders for Uber Eats and the likes. During lunch time, it can take pretty much someone's entire lunch period to get a meal in hand. Value: Approx $10-$20 per meal. Great value for the amount of food, in my opinion. However, they charge an extra percentage (I believe 4%), to anyone paying with a card instead of cash. Personally, this makes the experience less pleasant for me because in 2024 many people do not carry cash, and why is it that high?Ambiance: Busy restaurant so expect the phone to keep ringing and a constant flow of customers. During our last trip in Sept 2024, R&B music was playing and the videos to the songs were playing on a tv. My husband and I dined in and ate at a small 2 person table downstairs. They now have upstairs seating, but it always seems to be closed off so I'm not sure if that's for large parties only or not. Location: Definitely not a fan of this part. 1724 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002; on one of the busiest corners of D.C. Finding parking in the area is often horrible. If you're not dining in, I highly suggest calling in your order or ordering online: (202) 483-2445orderjamdoungstyle.com

Nothing special other than the carrot cake , I got the jerk wings a chicken patty and the carrot cake. I thought the wings and patty were okay, nothing to write home about and felt like it was missing flavor. Good portions for the price and could be a good lunch spot if you order ahead but honestly pretty disappointing. Some seating area, mostly people waiting for their food, but mostly a to-go spot. Had a line out the door during the lunch rush, definitely would order ahead to avoid a long wait. HOWEVER, the carrot cake changed my life, moist, well spices and the frosting was perfect, not too sweet. Would come here again only for the carrot cake.

The curry goat was amazing 10/10 seasoned and not many bones. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor in my opinion 3/5. The rice and peas and cabbage was good. I would definitely return. Service was great food was ready soon as I arrived. Place is clean and cute

I ordered a combo meal with oxtails and curry chicken, which came with sides of macaroni, rice and peas, and cabbage. I also added a beef patty and red velvet cake on the side.The oxtails were the highlight of my meal. They were cooked very well and practically fell off the bone. The beef patty was amazing with a great amount of spice, which I loved as a fan of spicy foods. However, the curry chicken was underwhelming. It lacked the spice factor I enjoy and was slightly dry. I prefer my curry chicken to have more juices to slather over the rice for better flavor. The cabbage was fairly soggy and not enjoyable. The macaroni was good, but the rice and peas were not to my taste. In the future, I'll definitely opt for white rice instead.The red velvet cake was enjoyable, though a bit different from what I'm used to. It was still pretty good, and I would recommend it.Overall, this was an okay visit. If you prefer foods with a kick, this might not be the place for you, as the spice factor was missing for me. I ordered through DoorDash, so I can't speak on the in-person service.

I decided to try this place for lunch for work one day and I was not disappointed. The food was beyond great, so flavorful and has spice just like. I've tried different Caribbean spots and this one is one of my top three, this place did not disappoint. Definitely will be going again.

Haven't visited this place in so long but its always been so good. But this visit was underwhelming and I am a little disappointed. I got the BBQ WINGS MAC AND CABBAGE and my mom had the CURRY SHRIMP RICE & PEAS AND CABBAGE. The wings were pretty good but the Mac just needed salt & pepper and a sharp cheese. The rice was over cooked and the cabbage as well. I came for jerk wings but they were sold out so I got jerk sauce on the side. The shrimp were inconsistent texture wise, some were mushy and some were rubbery. The pineapple ginger drink was good just super sweet. I also had a beef pattie and it was literally 2teaspoons of beef inside I was shocked. We paid $53 together for the food and just wish the quality was more consistent like it was before. The staff was nice and the food doesn't take long to get ready because it's already made.

The jerk chicken was a bit salty but flavorful. Maybe cooked a lil too well. Mac and cheese was pretty good and so was the cabbage. The beef patty probably could of had a bit more meat. But it was delicious. I will visit here again and try some curry.

My favorite thing to order is the curry chicken lunch special. When I have some extra coins, I always add the mac n cheese!

Not too good. Thrown together. A bit surprising as someone recommended the food. If order again I will get only one entree.

Really good oxtail and cabbage. The rice isn't that great a little hard and isn't really anything special. If you can you should pick another side. But the oxtail is spectacular.