Kingston 99 Kitchen

Wow! I am so glad to see something unique and special in Pittsboro. There is nothing else like this anywhere close! Advertising as authentic Jamaican food, this was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Braised Oxtail with Jasmine Rice, with a side of Plantains and the Salted Fish Eggrolls. First, the braised oxtail is phenomenal. Super tender and incredibly flavorful. The plantains were a nice, sweet compliment. But I have to take a moment to talk about the eggrolls. I know it as bacalao, but never had it in an egg roll. It was slightly salty, super savory, and the mango pico on the side was a perfect add-on. I will be going back ALOT! Top notch for sure!!

The food was great. This is a hidden gem, if you want some great food, great atmosphere. First time going and i was very impressed with the oxtails and plantains. Rice and beans were also delicious. Will be back and I am telling everyone I know about Kingston 99 Kitchen. The young man that took my order, was so nice and he really made me feel welcome. Help me with some of the choices of food.

Found this wonderful enclave today. A unique group of businesses at The Plant in Pittsboro. We enjoyed sitting outside and stuffing ourselves on this amazing Jamaican cuisine. I had the jerk chicken sandwich and my friend had the shrimp tacos. We had a side of plantains and a side of mashed potatoes. The food came quickly and it was delicious. The grilled chicken and shrimp had a grilled flavor that only comes from a wood fire. There was a purple cabbage slaw that was fantastic. I would have given 5 stars except that there was only one thin napkin per person and the take out packaging wasn't environmentally friendly. Also, the mashed potatoes needed better seasoning (more salt). Great, friendly service. The atmosphere of the whole venue was laid back and friendly. What a gem. Very family friendly.

So happy to see this open at The Plant! Excellent jerk burger. Big, juicy and spicy. My new favorite local burger. Can't wait to try the oxtails. And love all the drink options available from the site.

We were excited to try Kingston 99 Kitchen and it did not disappoint. The jerk chicken sandwich was perfectly seasoned and served on a soft toasted roll with fresh lettuce onion and tomato. The jerk burger was enormous and the ailoi gave it just the right amount of cool to complement the spices. Although I didn't try them myself, my friend raved about the oxtails and butter beans and I have to say they looked good. Everyone we spoke with at the restaurant was friendly and helpful. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather and open air. We plan to go back often.

A hidden treasure indeed. This was my family's first time visiting Kingston 99 in Pittsboro, NC. When driving long distances, my family seek Caribbean restaurants (preferably Jamaican) to eat food that is familiar and healthy and, on this trip, we lucked out by visiting Kingston 99. We (3 people) ordered braised oxtail and whiskey jerk wings and had leftovers as the portion sizes are good. An additional plus for me was the ability pair my meal with a beer from Fair Game Beverage Company (Certified B Corporation). I was able to have a drink, relax and eat tasty food. It is hard pleasing my 90 year old mother who like most Jamaican mothers/grandmothers think that a restaurant cannot capture the essence of 'home cooking', but at Kingston 99, she ate and ate and ate. The owner was friendly and accommodating (my apologies for not remembering his name) and we enjoyed meeting him.What would I change?1. Signage - when we first pulled into the parking lot, there was no signage indicating the restaurant so I had to leave my mom in the car while I investigated as I did not want her to walk from the parking lot if the restaurant did not exist.2. Based on my review of the website two weeks ago and now, the website along with the menu board at the restaurant showed the soup of the day (red kidney bean) being out of stock. Please keep menus updated;(online menus are easy to edit and use an interactive menu board onsite. Almost sacrilegious not to have soup (regardless of the temperature) on a Saturday.

We stopped into the outdoor food hall, The Plant, to grab a drink and get some lunch. I did not expect to find a super legit Jamaican food spot in the middle of nowhere in North Carolina. I've lived in South Florida my entire life and had all kinds of Caribbean food from Jamaican to Haitian, Dominican, etc. And I can tell you this is one of the most authentic Jamaican food spots that I've ever been to. They make everything fresh - even the beef patties! Which is rare to find. The rice and peas were amazing and tasted home cooked. The jerk sauce on the wings was beyond delicious and was just the right amount of heat! My favorite by far was the beef patty - I've only ever had them preheated and having one freshly fried was a game changer. Topped everything off with an ice cold Ting - haven't had one of those in years. Kingston 99 Kitchen is a 10/10 recommend for me and surely worth coming out of your way for!

Meh ... The food was okay. Not great but edible. Unique flavors for sure, and I love international flavors, but it tasted like things were just thrown together and not thought out. The curry chicken was filled with small bones and grizzle and very hard to consume safely. Garlic mashed potatoes did not taste fresh. Will not go back but glad to check this Jamaican eatery off my list of local places to try.

Food was delicious! Didn't take any pictures because we started eating before I could. Will definitely check them out again.

I recently moved here from the Washington DC area. I have had the good fortune to dine at top restaurants all over the world, in Paris, Rome, New York, etc. This place is a wonderful combination of rustic and charming. Normally I reserve five stars for advanced cuisine but not here. Had the jerk pork with garlic mashed potatoes. Delicious, and couldn't finish it. It was spicy with a nice kick, but no lip burning. The owner was friendly and courteous. Go. Eat. Be Happy!