Africa & Caribbean Cuisine

Warning lengthy review: Hi, so this is my first time ever doing a yelp review, but this place is so good I had to! Yesterday was my first time eating there and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food tasted. I live an hour away and was in Lexington for a doctor appointment, when I suddenly started craving African/Caribbean food. I did some research on Yelp and landed on "Africa&Caribbean Imports/Cuisine". After reading the reviews and "eating with my eyes", I knew I had to give it a shot. When I went in, I wasn't expecting the little store upfront but I absolutely loved looking at everything they had. I had some questions about some of the food, and the guy taking my order was very sweet and helpful. I appreciated his patience so much. I was getting food for me and my sister so I ordered a few things. We got: FuFu and Egusi, Goat Stew, and(requested spicy) Jerk Chicken. Forgive me if I'm wrong but I think some, if not all, plates come with plantains, rice of your choice, or vegetables. The wait, in my opinion, wasn't long for food like this. I expected to wait longer if I'm being honest. Maybe it's because of the time I went, either way it wasn't a long wait to me. As soon as I got my food I went to my car, and immediately tried my food which was the Jerk Chicken. The first bite did it for me lol. I'm glad I asked for it to be spicy cause it was delicious. The chicken itself was amazing. The rice he recommended(Jollof) was a great recommendation! My favorite part of that entire plate was the cabbage. I love, love cabbage so I was happy to see that it was sold here. It was cooked exactly how I like it. After my little taste test, I went straight home to let my parents and siblings try some. They loved it as well and were very excited about the FuFu and Egusi. My parents enjoyed everything but, my dad's favorite was the Goat Stew. He was happy I decided on eating here, and that makes both of us lol. Anytime I'm in Lex, I'll definitely be coming here again. In fact, I might have to drive an hour again just to have some today! By the way, I hate that I didn't take any pictures of my food.

Awesome food! Best plantains in Lexington. I adore the jolloff rice! Will definitely make this a regular stop for huge delicious filling portions!

I ordered oxtails . When I checked my food it was no meat just fat and bones . I told her change my order and they said began to take my other order than I sat for 10 min and they finally told me the cook which is the lady who owns the place is not going to make it . Therefore wasted my time . Bad customer service .

Ehh. I was not too thrilled with the food here. I got jerk chicken with rice and veggies. I ordered the large size and it was a ton of food but it was mostly rice. I'm not sure what the small would be because I only got a dark-meat-quarter of chicken with the large. I was a little concerned upon walking in and seeing the chicken and fish sitting in a glass-windowed shelf. The chicken was a little dried up looking. It tasted alright but was not spicy like jerk chicken should be. I don't think I'd come again.

This place was so good, we didn't even take a pic!***it does take awhile to order and get your food, so be patient and kind***We ordered the goat stew with jallof rice, and oxtail with rice and peas. Each order came with 2 plantains. We also ordered a meat pie. The rice and goat stew was nice and spicy, just a subtle stong on the lips, so no worries about it being to spicy. The oxtail were downright delicious. When we come back to Lexington, we will make sure to come back!!!

The only missing was a cold Red stripe and a Cuban cigar after the meal. I was greeted just like I got off the plane at Montego Bay. The staff was very friendly. I ordered the curry goat, white rice and plantains with vegetables. The goat was the right spicy complemented with a slight sweetness that only a plantain can provide. I also went with the white rice to get the full flavor from the goat. The vegetables were cooked perfect; still crunchy cabbage. Just enough red orange and green peppers for flavor but not over powering. I'm getting ox tail next. Then the goat stew. This is definitely a pleasant surprise to find in the middle of Kentucky.

So good! How am I just now finding out about this place?! I'm about to become a regular, for sure. The lady who served our food (she's from Ghana!) is so warm and friendly. The spice blends they use here are just perfect. The curry with coconut rice is delicious! The veggies (mostly cabbage) are a great crunchy accompaniment to the rich flavors. This place is take-out only, inside a small market. Perfect for nights you don't want to cook since it's really quick.

It may look a little different from the outside but the food is amazing. The chicken was so juIcy and the plantains tasted great. If you are tired of the same old same old definitely give this place a try! The lady working was super sweet as well. Highly recommend

Me and my friend order the same thing which was the whole tilapia fish , jollof and cabbage. The fish still had all the scales on it and tastes and even looked like it wasn't fresh( reheated or under heat lamp ). Cabbage was just that just cabbage no seasoning or onions or anything with it. I was extremely disappointed because I ubered to get food and back so excited while I was visiting.

The food is AMAZING!!!! I get the jerk chicken that comes with Jolaff rice...but the plantains are the best in America, I'm telling you!