Pam's Kitchen

Absolutely delicious food, though a little pricey, and they don't have Touch To Pay, so make sure you have an actual card on you! The vibes on a Saturday night were fun but VERY loud with their live music.Our take-out order included their goat curry, coconut fry bread, paratha, and callaloo. I would order it all again in a heartbeat, although the paratha wasn't anything to write home about.The goat curry was perfect spicy and tender, with a solid portion of meat for the "side" order, though it was smaller than I expected for $18.The coconut fry bread was light and tasty, though didn't taste strongly of coconut.The callaloo was a discovery of coconut, okra, and green cooked together in a delicious and thick mixture that I would eat again and again.The paratha was flaky and large, but no different from other versions I've had.I'd be happy to come again!

This was a difficult one, I was juggling between 3 or 4 stars, but I decided to give it a four because the service was spectacular. Although it took about 45 minutes for us to get our food (the owner/chef did come out of the kitchen and let us know that she's the only one cooking so there would be a wait), but the food had great flavor. I can tell that the dishes were made out of love. The curry lamb dish was delicious, the sauce has the perfect thickness, burst with warm spices and the meat was tender. Basically a bite of that dish is like a warm cozy hug, just soothes my soul.

We got food to go from here on the Xmas Eve, while the other Caribbean place we wanted to go closed due to holidays. We called over the phone and the owner was very friendly and double checked to make sure we wanted to order everything spicy. We ordered jerk chicken wings, jerk pork rib dinner and jerk chicken dinner. She recommended us order a curry dish so it wasn't going to be all spicy. We ended up sticking to our choices and the food was delicious, spicy for sure, but delicious. When we got there, the place was pretty empty and quiet, considering it was the Xmas Eve. The owner greeted us and joked about the level of spiciness. We really enjoyed the conversation with her and she made the order to go quite a pleasant experience. The price was reasonable for the amount of food you get. We will probably come here again after January, since the owner shared that they would close the place in January due to vacation.

Our party of 7 came around 6:20 on a Wednesday night (Wednesday before Thanksgiving), and it was not crowded at all. Just a heads up that their second location is a take-out only location, but there were plenty of tables here to dine in. The cocktails are also really good here, but my party didn't drink a ton, so we didn't get to try anything super fancy. Pam is also super nice, we chatted her after our dinner since we were the only party inside the restaurant! Aloo Pie (4.5/5): Potato stuffed samosas with mango chutney dipping sauce. A tad bit spicy, but the potato filling was really light and not too dense. Paratha Roti (5/5): Tastes very similar to Roti Canai (may just be the same thing), but was nice and fresh and fluffy with many layers. I wish there was a dipping sauce for it, but stand alone is also good, just like an appetizer bread. Jerk Chicken Sandwich (5/5): Spicy!! It was such a nicely seasoned sandwich. I think this is a must try when eating here! Pelau (4/5): Wish there was more chicken inside the rice and bean dish, but the lettuce mixed with the rice made it a good combination. There was a lot of rice, so just felt like I was mainly eating rice and beans. I might have just gotten a side order because the full was too much for one person. Coco Bake (3/5) : Same bread as the jerk chicken sandwich, crunchy and fresh. Reminds me of Chinese donut, but more dense. There was no sauce that came with this, so if I didn't have anything else to order with, I might not order it on its own because the sandwich already had its own of this bread.

Pam's Kitchen is very dear to me. There are so few restaurants that serve Trinidadian food, and even fewer still that carry the variety of Trinidadian dishes that Pam's Kitchen has. We have a few restaurants in Metro Vancouver that serve Trinidadian food, and while they serve up some decent eats, they mostly just serve roti. I love that I can get so many other types of familiar Trinidadian dishes at Pam's Kitchen, in addition to the roti!Paratha Roti Pumpkin ChokaCallalooSweet Fried PlantainsChicken Curry RotiSorrelLast time we came to Pam's Kitchen was years ago. I don't think they had Pumpkin Choka on the menu at that time. That's a new addition to me. Whenever I used to travel to Trinidad, one of my favourite foods to eat was Eggplant Choka. I'd never even heard of Pumpkin Choka until now. My husband seemed to like this dish. For me it was just OK. I prefer the Eggplant Choka that I'm more familiar with. However, I am still happy to see any kind of Choka at all on the menu as I have not seen it anywhere within Metro Vancouver.My husband wasn't too crazy about the Callaloo; however, I actually loved the Callaloo. If I'd had more room in my tummy I would have loved to have ordered some rice to eat with the Callaloo as that was always my favourite way to eat it in Trinidad. The Paratha roti however was very nicely done and paired well with the Callaloo in place of the rice that I would usually have it with.There's no going wrong with Sorrel or Sweet Fried Plantains! For tasty Caribbean eats that will whisk you away to the twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago, look no further than Pam's Kitchen !Service: Could have been betterParking: Paid parking on the streetLocation: 1715 N 45th St., Seattle

A Caribbean-Trinidadian restaurant with through-the-roof flavors, a confusing ordering system, and an owner who makes you feel like family. It wasn't at all crowded during dinnertime on a Friday night and strangely, they had limited amounts of each dish so many things were already out or not available. As others have mentioned, the multistep ordering system through the app seemed like an unnecessary hassle. The waitress ended up taking care of us at the end. But the food was worth it!We ordered a goat curry and a jerk chicken sandwich. The curry was too salty but so deliciously flavorful, and the sweet coconut fry bread of the sandwich blew our socks off and brought out the rich spicy meat perfectly. I've also heard great things about their rum punch! And I love that it's family owned. In the middle of our meal the owner called to all of us to "Get the shrimp, it's really good!" Everyone was having a great time and we felt very welcome. My one complaint is that this one entree and sandwich cost almost $60. While delicious, the price was a stretch for the moderate portion sizes and homey atmosphere. However, we had a great experience and I am happy to support Pam's.

Pam's Kitchen is a MUST if you are in Seattle. I must say, the doubles were nothing short of amazing! The flavors were fantastic, and the overall experience was delightful. Everything I tried on the menu was fantastic, and I left with a happy and satisfied stomach. If you're looking for delicious Caribbean cuisine, Pam's Kitchen is definitely a must-visit. You won't regret it! Pam is the one that's there herself in the kitchen!

Went here for a birthday party. Showed up a tad bit early and as soon as i walked in I was greeted by staff. It's Caribbean Food with the atmosphere. It's a laid back spot where you can sit back and enjoy yourself. Even the bartender walked up and started talking to me. The menu you scan on ur phone to view. You order food and pay on the app as well. They have all kinds of food but it seemed like a lot of the food I wanted was sold out and not available. I ended up buying the Pelau with Chicken and it was good. Everyone enjoyed their food. I'd recommend this place to everyone.

Pam's deserves so much more business than they receive!! They are an incredible business offering insanely tasty food. I see why people drive an hour out of their way to come to Pam's- their flavor compositions are unlike anything I've ever tasted before. I love that they include gratuity in their prices as well- it shows that they respect their staff which explains why they are so kind and friendly. The love is in the food. Pam herself even came to our table to check how our meal was and gave us free bread. In all, you will not be disappointed here. Please please please support them so they stay in business.

The ambience of this place is lovely!! We went on a Saturday night and there was live music and the place was bustling! Pam was the absolute cutest:)) Lemon colada: this rum based drink was sooo freaking good (and strong). It was very refreshing and coconutty. I would get this drink everywhere if I could!! Jerk chicken sandwich: the chicken was so tender and almost melted in your mouth. Didn't think the flavors were anything crazy but the coconut bun was awesome. Was a bit dense since it was fried but had a great tasteChicken curry: this one was okay. Thought it could use some more flavor and spice. Heard the beef curry is a lot better so if you eat red meat, maybe try that one