Yaad Style Jamaican Cuisine

I would first like to say the meat pie was delicious. The lady was nice and service was ok. This is a mom and pop shop not a fine dining experience so its expected but still very warm. I came because I really wanted some good oxtails and wanted to support black owned business. I would just say no to the oxtail unless you like the more bbq style oxtail. I personally came for a spicy more traditional oxtail and this was sweet bbq oxtails in my opinion! I seen there were other options that I seen other people order so maybe I just got the wrong item. Overall I rate this 2.5 just because I spent over $50 on food I just did not enjoy.

So to be real, this was my first time trying Jamaican food. I’ve been living in the neighborhood for about nine months now, and I decided to make an Uber eats order and take a nice walk up to the Building to pick up my food. $51 got me 6 smothered oxtails with Rice and Beans, Vegetables and 3 fried plantains. I also got a Jamaican Beef Patty and a side order of about 10 Sweet Fried Plantains. Overall the service was ok. The young gentleman who greeted me wasn’t the happiest, but hey everyone has their good and bad days, and who am I to judge? I feel like the oxtails should have came with a few more oxtails for the $37 price. Quality/taste of food wasn’t bad. It came out the kitchen hot. I would like to go back and try something like their Jerk Chicken. I would have given 5 stars but this is my first time trying any of these foods. I do know this place has a ton of good reviews so that says something about the place.

DoorDashed brown stew chicken. Food was piping hot! Like really hot! It was super tasty, fresh, and well seasoned. I plan on trying another menu item soon. I would recommend this spot as a delivery.

It was okay, I got their Jerk Chicken sandwich. My bread was stale hard to bite through and some pieces of meat were inedible. Flavor was there other than that. The service was friendly! If they did a full piece of meat vs. chopped up, it wouldve been better (just my opinion) & of course fresher bread.

Had the Fish Stew, sweet potato pie, cabbage, and vegetable rice with plantains. Everything was authentic and extremely flavorful.I had an interesting experience with the gentleman who helped me at the register. I feel like we both went away from the interaction having learned something.Top service and even better food! I was all hands in.

The vibe of this place was so nostalgic. It reminds me of the Jamaican food places on the east coast. I knew the food was gonna be good as soon as I walked in and saw how simple the place was and how bad the service was.The service was typical of Jamaican food places; lowkey rude and uninterested.The food tastes pretty good. I got the jerk chicken platter and the beef patty. The chicken was moist and well-seasoned. The jerk sauce was decent. The beef patty could be better, the beef was good but the pastry was soggy around the edges. I thought I spilled water on it but no. Idk what happened, maybe just a bad patty.What I have a problem with was that I paid $20 for a jerk chicken platter (2 pieces) and only got 2 pieces of jerk chicken. Like... can I get some rice? Can I get some veg? $20 for 2 pieces of jerk chicken??? Why call it a platter if its just chicken? Also, I paid $6 for that doughy, soggy beef patty. Dont piss me off.

Authentic Jamaican Cuisine! Literally a taste of the Caribbean. Im from the Caribbean and new to Portland. Walking into this restaurant reminded me of the small family-owned restaurants in Grenada. The owner was super friendly and welcoming. The food was so delicious. Its definitely worth the travel and the money. Will HIGHLY recommend!

Me and my Jamacain Homie qent to eat here. We have been here many times before. This time right when we walk in the guy at the register was just like talkimg to a zombie. We will no longer be going here. Now for the food it wasnt good at all just bad the chicken was cold dry barely any flavor. I dont know if theirs a new owner but this place is simply trash. And way overpriced for what you get.

The most fantastic and authentic Jamaican restaurant I have even been to.This is my new favorite.The jerk chicken, the ox tail, the beef patty 🤯🥵🥵🥵EVERYTHING WAS SO FREAKING GOOD!Loved the atmosphere and the staff and I will be back SOON!

To be fair I went there today (Saturday 6th) & there was an outside party to celebrate Jamaican Independence so the back up foe food was out the door--literally!I saw ONE lady Taking inside orders, doing to go orders, and serving seated customers eating inside! It was crazee and wait both 2 order and get food was long.In instances like this we all just need to smile and be patient.I ordered easy-peasy: 2 patties and a Modelo (they were OUT of Red Stripe!🥸) & went outside to enjoy the Reggae music.Then came back and ordered to go and got another beverage, went outside and waited.Broought mine home: Food was hot, tasty & enough maybe for 3 days!

Listen. If I could eat here everyday I would. I do once a week. The vibe feels alot like an east coast restaurant- Philly. The food is authentic and so good- the peas and rice are refreshing! Sometimes when I eat them I feel like Im drinking water. The beef patties are spicy and flakey - so good. The plates are priced well - you get ALOT of food.

When I moved to Portland I was so sad that every restaurant has bland food, no seasoning whatsoever. Until I came to Yaad! This place has amazing Seasoned food with flavor. I could eat their beef patties every day. More importantly the staff is kind and very welcoming.

I experienced an awful customer service with this restaurant today. I came this morning with my daughter to the Yaad Style Jamaican which I have enjoyed for years. The parking space was full of trash. Upon entering the restaurant, the server stood and stared at us with no greetings. When asked if the restaurant was open, the gentleman stood quiet. He didnt come to our table to take our order and asked us to come instead to the counter to grab a menu and order. Waited for 40mns with no water served, no attention and had to leave.

We drove down from Lewis County, WA to try out their food for the first time and it was worth every mile of the drive. Their Jerk Chicken, Stew Pork and Beef Patty (the flaky and buttery crust was perfect)were absolutely amazing. I cant recommend them enough!!!

Patties!!! Yes!!! The veggie is really good, and so is the beef! Brought back great memories of being in Jamaica. If you havent tried Festival, I recommend it. Lots of great offerings I need to come try more of ... and a bar! Red Stripe is also offered. Yay!!

Awesome brown stewed chicken. Sides were all delicious and the service was great and friendly. Prices were on point for the food portions and quality. Glad to see legit Jamaican cuisine in Portland. Cant wait to come back and try the national dish, Ackee and salt fish.

Jerk chicken was delicious and moist, with a perfect little char on the outside… the sides were perfectly cooked and tasted nice and fresh. I haven’t cleaned a plate this fast in a while. Met the new owners, very nice people. They just got their liquor license, so there was no official drink menu yet… but they did have a tropical rum punch mixed up that was really really refreshing and dangerously easy to drink. I got to try a little bit of the oxtail too and it was delicious as well. Definitely coming back soon.

It doesnt get more authentic than this place. The rice and beans to start off with hits perfect hence my 5 star. The jerk chicken is to die for. Cooked perfectly with a light crisp skin and taste that goes all the way to the bone. Cook to order so be patient because the wait is worth it. I prefer to dine in to get it fresh and the vibe is cool. Have yet to go to the karaoke, but will soon. My 1st go to for that real authentic Jamaican food.

The service it the worst smdh. They dont care customers come in just look and go the other way. Many people was waiting. Staff needs training. Food a couple of years ago was great.

Crispy, flaky beef patties filled with soft seasoned beef. The Jerk wings were meaty and full of flavor . The oxtails are tender and seasoned well. Ill be back.

Maybe because it was a late delivery, but food tastes really stale and if it wasnt stale...it was dry. Nothing fresh on the plate.No one likes a dry chicken or mac and cheese. I was so sad to have experienced that on my first try.

Have seen this place on Uber eats. Finally gave it a try. Took 2 bites and apologized to myself for taking so long. Absolutely AMAZING! I got the jerk chicken and island shrimp. Both are a Must try! Great flavor, big portions. Happy to have found you.

I had the jerk chicken dinner platter. It’s one of those dinner dishes that you eat and you sit down and immediately have the -itis. The food‘s so good you wanna pass out right after work because you’re so stuffed. The chicken is moist, spicy, and smoky. The jerk sauce when added to the chicken and also drizzled over the red beans and rice was a good finishing touch. The mixed veggies added a nice crunch to the meal followed by the plantains which added sweetness completing the meal. Oh no I give this a 5/5 stars and 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Food was pretty good except the Mac and cheese. I would get the oxtails again.

Ah Yaad Style. I keep coming back because of the friendly people and the delicious food. I see a lot of complaints about parking... there’s a public parking lot 30 steps away to the north. There’s a sign that says Liquor Store Parking, but that lot is for the general public FYI. If you’ve ever been to a Jamaican establishment, you know that there will likely be a wait time so come prepared to do that. Their jerk chicken is a favorite of mine - don’t think it’s as spicy as it can get but it has enough kick to it. Their dinner servings are generous with rice&peas, macaroni pie, plantain and veggies served with the entree. The food hits the spot every time I want a taste of home.

My first time there this afternoon, my friend Stan took me there.Great food , I was amazed at the huge portions on my order, of course I couldnt eat it all, so yes, didnt have to worry about making dinner! Very friendly Customer service.

I really like Caribbean food, so I wanted to like this restaurant, but I was disappointed with the service and the food here. The person serving behind the counter and at the table seemed apathetic. I ordered the jerk pork and it seemed like the pork had been reheated more than once. Also the vegetables were mush. As for the price, this is the highest priced Jamaican restaurant by far, and the food and service do not merit the price they are charging.

Absolutely love the food here! This casual restaurant serves up flavorful and mouth watering Jamaican food. Ive had their food catered and Ive eaten in before. They have wonderful service for catering, and youll need to call or email Jacqueline. I highly recommend the curry shrimp and brown stew tofu, but its all delicious!

I ordered the jerk chicken entree which comes with 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, rice and beans, fried plantains, and cabbage. Huge portion for the price and everything on my plate was delicious! It wasnt too hot just the right amount of kick. I will definitely be coming back here!

This hole-in-a-wall Black owned place is a hidden gem in NE/N Portland. The food is top notch with tons of flavors. The owner and staff are friendly and willing to help with with menu choices. There is tight parking next to the restaurant, but free parking just north on the other side of the building. Dine in, takeout and the usual delivery services available.

Ya-Mon. Irie vibrations, great folks, great food. Miss me some good Jamaican food. Stew chicken, jerk chicken, oxtail, patties, and wash it down wit a Ting...Sadly its a bit of a trek to get to, or Id be there more often. Stop on in a say Wah Gwaan. Youll notice I already represent JA with my profile pic of the Jamaican Flag.

I had the fried snapper ( in vinegar stew) and the oxtails. Yall this food is soooo good!!! The fish was TO DIE FOR!!! It is a MUST try! My rice and veggies with that dish were ok, but the star by far was the fish so it didnt even matter. The oxtails were seasoned perfectly and it added to the veggies and rice that came with this dish.

I lived in Jamaica for almost 3 years and I can tell you this is the real deal. The chicken was authentic and spiced perfectly. The beef patties brought me right back to Alligator pond!!!!! Great service and I will be coming back.

Delicious!! It was made fresh and tasted great. One of the best Jamaican restaurants I’ve been to! The employees were nice as well :)

Great place with great vegan options, good portions and food was well seasoned. We ordered Brown stew tofu and jerk tofu, each had a nice bite:) Staff was very helpful!

Yaad Style Jamaican Cuisine offers many forms of Jamaican jerk chicken, but one of their best is in a sandwich. It is also offered as a wrap, but the hoagie roll is the perfect foundation because it is light, fluffy, and soaks up the jerk sauce. It packs quite a punch and is served on the side for you to carefully calibrate the spiciness of the finely chopped chicken, but use it well because it enhances everything with a slightly smoky depth. Order a side of festival, a sweet hushpuppy-like fried bread, and dip it in the sauce, too. Ordering is particularly easy because the restaurant website uses Menufy, which allows you to order and pay online. So if you’re looking for an easy meal and a different kind of spicy chicken, venture out to Yaad Style and enjoy the jerk chicken sandwich.

Ordered jerk chicken to go, they forgot the chicken. Literally got home with sides but no chicken. The service was terrible and was a very expensive box of nothing.

The jerk chicken was totally amazing. The lunch came with a perfect size and everything is quite balanced. I love it so much.

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Great food! I had the jerk chicken tacos, jerk chicken wings and my first experience with a Jamaican beef patty. Really enjoyed the flavors and the flaky buttery pastry crust. Certainly a unique and tasty treasure.

Food was great! A young guy working there at the time was a bit cold and put off. That was a few years ago, so he might be gone. The owner was very nice though!

FOOD: It was amazing. To begin, I visited Jamaica in 2022, and I know I flew out of there 10lbs heavier because my seat was tighter on that return flight home, lol!! So, in search of that experience once again landed me at Yaad. My food came out, and I proceeded to take my first bite of jerk chicken with beans and rice...and all I can say is that it did not disappoint. It made me smile, and i said, Oh yea, this is it right here. They nailed it!!SERVICE: From the folks at checkout registers, cab drivers, baggage claim attendants, hotel employees, restaurant workers and all of the above.......it felt like everyone I met on my trip to Jamaica deserved $100 tips/ donations. When I walked in Yaad, the young brother failed to provide any hospitality towards me. He was flat the entire time. This was my first time in there, I was undecided and had many questions... Each inquiry was met with a short reply, and I felt like I needed to hurry up with my order. I still gave a $5 tip. As I waited on my order, an older (and perhaps) regular customer gets a projected welcome, may I take your order? which was a noticeable shift from how I was greeted. Was I discriminated against? Dont know, but its how I felt in that experience.ATMOSPHERE: Very cozy and comfortable. Floors, scents, tables..... everything looked presentable and welcoming. Parking is a little better than terrible. I was blocked in by other customers as their parking appeared to be more like an ally onside the building.I will revisit Yaad again.

Went there for lunch this afternoon, woman at register checked with he cook and told no rice and peas they would be cooking for the next hour and they only have white rice, so I ordered anyway. Two customers later as my order is being bagged... they asked for rice and peas, lady at register asks the cook and comes back and says 5 min. Irritated, but I said cool can I switch, she said no, you can pay for a side or come back another time because I already made your plate.Got home to eat and my Jerk chicken and it was char-burned and the meat was dry! Im husky and literally threw food away (that never happens).Will never be setting foot back in this or any establishment where an inexpensive to make side item (Rice) is worth more to Ownership than repeat business.

I travel all over for work and live on the east coast, so my opinion maybe a lil more critical than most. First impression the place looks clean and seems courteous. When its my turn to order i have to wait 10 mins for the 2 guys behind the counter to finish talking on the phone and walking around. Ok. Was tempted to leave but i couldnt find my go to thai spot on the map(forgot to save it). Finally order my$15 Brown stew chicken plate and it takes 20 mins.

Bumbaclaaaaaat delicious jerk plates with awesome rice and beans, sweet plantains, cabbage and carrots, and BBQ sauce. Try the Pineapple Ginger sof drink from the maker of Red Stripe, or just have a Red Stripe!Heading north on MLK there is a parking lot just past the building complex (just past liquor store).

Definitely the best option for Jamaican food in Portland.The jerk has a good depth of flavor and their rice and peas are solid Wish they’d give a lil more jerk sauce ;)Curry goat and oxtails are also solid versions of these dishesI often stop by to grab a couple beef patties and a ting of if I’m in that neighborhood

Horrible service and beef patties. $40 for a plate of curry too expensive and 6 for a patty. Nah, never will be back. Your food lacks flavor and not worth the price.

Ox tails, beans and rice, salad, plateen and drink Sorrel was absolutely marvelous.

Not impressed. Last time I ordered the eschovitch fish all I tasted was the vinegar had no other flavor - wheres the herbs and other seasoning? The rice is also bland! Does anybody in portland know how to make rice and peas? Ive given up on Jamaican restaurants in Portland and Seattle.

Fire!!! Quick service, great ambiance. Got the jerk chicken dinner and it was delicious, enough food for two of me. Girly got the rasta pasta also a bomb choice!❤️❤️

Partner never had ox tails so we decided to go here. I got the jerk chicken dinner and side of fried sweet plantains. Partner loved the oxtail dinner plate, cleaned everything off the plate, sucked the bones clean and already wants to go back. Jerk chicken was so good, beans and rice was great. Loved everything, fried plantains were amazing I had missed them since moving here. So good to have a place close by with amazing Jamaican food! We were both stuffed! Also recommend the rum punch, delicious! Friendly service, clean, nice atmosphere!

Deeelish chicken plate.. feeds me more than once..nice music to enjoy..sorrel sorrel sorrel

They were out of jerk chicken and we were asked to take our food to go otherwise it would be 5 stars. The curry and fish were very good. Also online menu states that entrees comes with festival and ours didnt

The trifecta that I thought couldnt exist does exist:- Amazing tasting food.- EVERYTHING on the menu is actually available for purchase.- The time they say your food will be ready is in fact the time the food is ready.Icing on the cake:Excellent customer service.If I could package your business up to bring home with me, Id do it right now. Amazing. 10/10!!!!

Our friends recommended this little restaurant and we truly loved it, it brought me back to that feeling of being in the Caribbean with no worries while there. The ambience: good! The food: good! The service: good! Clean bathrooms and what else can one ask for? Life is good! We will be back! I was so hungry I forgot to take photos

Have to say I didnt actually get a chance to eat here, but Im leaving a low rating because of my experience. I love Caribbean food, its probably my favorite kind of cuisine. So I was very excited to try this place, as I travel a lot and its been a minute since Ive had some good Jamaican food. I ordered a lot of stuff, over $70 worth, curry goat, patties, and more. It was Saturday and I drove about 45 min to go pick up the food. I go inside to pick it up, theres a small handful of people inside eating. The guy behind the counter tells me, yeah I cancelled your order and refunded the charge. I was like what? Why? You couldnt have called me so I didnt have to drive all this way? Then he very rudely says, Youve been refunded sir, were too busy to take any more orders! I didnt argue or say much after that I just left. It just seems pretty unprofessional, I was so hungry that night! And I understand being busy, I would have gladly waited longer or tried to compromise with the kitchen to change my order, but I didnt deserve to be treated like that. Im not a disrespectful customer and Im not a Karen. That guy was totally nasty to me for no reason, and I wasted a lot of time driving all the way out there. So I guess if you eat here call first to make sure they have time for you and make sure the staff is in a good mood. For sure it was a very unpleasant experience.

The service was great, the food was delicious! I ordered the jerk chicken, my husband got the ackee and salt fish, and we ordered jerk wings. We ended up switching plates because we liked each others better lol. All the food was great!

We ordered Beef Patties, Jerk wings , curry goat dinner and a mac pie. Paying $67.50.Patties were very good and the wings were good not really crispy though.Mac pie very over cookedOur Curry Goat was coldI let the waiter know she did not care she just said sorry.

Delicious. The ox tail falls off the bone. Definitely check this place out.

I highly recommend this restaurant. The oxtails are amazing! Love the chicken patties.Every time i’m in town , I will get some food from there. The restaurant is very clean and friendly service!!! Oh yea the Rum punch was on point too…

Would give this place a 4.7 if I could. Food was great. We had the brown chicken stew, escoviched fish, and jerk pork. The chicken and fish was delicious, the pork was a little dry and missing what I had experienced in Jamaica. That being said, its not Jamaica. Over all our experience was great, felt like we were in a cafe in Jamaica.

Excellent customer service! They come from yaad, so I’d recommend going if you want to experience some authentic Jamaican food. The food was a little pricy, but I think that’s probably due to the special ingredients they have to find in this area. We will be back!

Very large portion food. Its good, but rice & fish need salt. The brown stew sauce is what made it good, but the fish meat itself and rice were bland. Also, their EXTREMELY OVERPRICED. $30 For a plate of red snapper, $7.50 for a side of Mac and cheese. Lawd.

Popped in early on a Wed for dinner, so place was kinda quiet. Jamaican vibe with reggae on the speakers. First think you notice is the great aroma of stewing chow. Modest place. Friendly staff. I got the jerk chicken and the wife got curried goat. Menu says veggie rice, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes are also options with a meal, but they didnt have these available; just rice and beans and white rice. Meals came with steamed veggies (which were great and a lot better than youd think being called steamed veggies) and plantains. Supposed to come with mac and cheese also, but this was also unavailable. Rice and beans was fantastic, as was the chicken and goat. Two clean plates for us. Bold flavors in every bite. We will certainly return and highly recommend. Good stuff!

The food was delicious,tempature wise it was hot. Spice wise not so much. The plantains were fresh and sweet. Chicken was a tad on the dark side but wasn’t dry as some reviews have stated. The cabbages could’ve cooked a few more minutes but other than that it was good. Doesn’t quite take me back to Jamaica but it’ll do for Portland.

This place has good food if you want to get a taste of Jamaican food. However it is pretty expensive for what you get. I understand inflation but compared to most restaurants...this one is pretty high. Two people cost $80 is crazy. Its too bad cause the food is good bit only a rare thing for us.

People always say support Black business. I say support good quality business regardless of who is running it. I walked in. Two customers in the restaurant. One is eating, and the other is waiting to pick up their food. No workers on sight. They didnt even know some one walked in. No communication systems at the door to alert them. Waited for about 3 minutes and still nobody came out the kitchen. I just walked right out and went to a restaurant where they had workers. One can easily assume the restaurant was open, but there were no workers. Thats a zero star.

Some of the best food I’ve had in Portland. I got the jerk chicken wings and my fiancé got the ox tail. Both were absolutely amazing. The wings were pretty spicy which I enjoy. The ox tail was fall off the bone perfection and the sauces for both were delicious. Definitely coming back.

Terrible customer service.Don’t waste your time going in to this restaurant. They don’t care about customers that show up, only postmates.We came from Seattle to try this food - showed up - they’re out of a few things we wanted, so we order other things and are told it’ll be 10-15min.About 30min later we’re told they’re out of the entree we ordered and haven’t even started with the rest of the food. Same thing happened to another guy in there. Then a couple came in who had called ahead of time about what they had, and were also shut down. They only seem to care about online orders, and not in-person customers.Super disappointing.

The food is so good! Good food takes time so order ahead if youre in a rush. Jerk chicken was full of flavor. Oxtails and goat were so tender. Fish and plantains were all fried perfect.

After going to two different spots nearby that were both closed, I was relieved to find this spot. I ordered the oxtail dinner with a rum punch on the side. Everything (from the oxtails to the beans and rice to the plantains) was marinated, seasoned and cooked to perfection. The hospitality was everything I could want and more. I will be back soon. 🔥

Great people. Delicious food! Good vibes! I like the fact that they play reggae music sometimes🎵

Hospitality = ... basically nonexistent.Honestly the jerk chicken was amazing, and if it wasnt for this one thing, Id definitely be a revisiting customer; the person that took my order sounded like they were done with our conversation before itd even started 👀 never said how long our takeout order would take, or a see you soon or anything close... Literally just hung up on us and was rude as heck. Luckily we were actually done ordering before they hung up on us 😒 still- I would straight up be giving 5 stars right now if it wasnt for that 😕 hope shes doing well and this was maybe a one time thing?.. but yeah the chicken is great.

What a fabulous experience! I never leave reviews, but was compelled. I ordered the ox tail and they were some of the best I have ever eaten. They were cooked slow and low and sooooo rich. The rum punch was delicious and the sweet potato pudding was unique yet also delicious. I will definitely be coming back!

Loved the goat curry, fried plantains and beef patty. Wasnt a huge fan of the dry ish underseasoned jerk chicken, which was something I was hoping to love. I had to eat it with hot sauce to feel something. Maybe I came on an off day since everyone seems to be raving about it. I wanted to buy a Jamaican soda but $6 seemed a little high.

Used the online ordering system on their website. As I was heading down, I happened to check my email and saw the order was canceled. No call, no explanation, just cancelled. I called to find out they cancelled the whole order because they ran out of one of the menu items. Seems a bit ridiculous since they could’ve called and we could’ve came to an arrangement.Also, they put oxtail gravy on my food without telling me even though I do not eat red meat. They need to ask before they do that. Overall subpar experience. Just sucks that they’re one of the few Caribbean restaurants in Portland.

Delicious, large servings. We got the fried chicken and the ackee and salt fish. The festival are like donut sticks- loved them.We will be back.

Went during the afternoon, wasnt busy at all so family and I got food very quickly. Food was amazing and authentic. Due to the lack of busyness, it was nice and quiet, reggae playing in the background, very peaceful atmosphere and enough space to host enough parties.

This is my go-to for my jerk and ox tails. Good food.

My family and I went for one of their events and was disappointed. Waited 30 mins just for 1 gingerale. Waited at the bar for another 30 minutes to order a drink and food, never got the chance. There was maybe 6 customers total and lots of staff. Not sure what was going on that day but the service was not the best. I love Jamaican food and was excited to try it. Never got the chance 😕

Pains me to say this but Im probably not returning. Was charged for a item I didnt receive.

Had takeout from the place and the food was pretty tasty. Fried bananas were burnt, but the rice was yummy. The place had a nice vibe to it. They did take a while to make the food beyond what they estimated and the clerk seemed a little strict but its mostly a decent place.

Been getting patties here for the past few weeks! Best in town, reminds me of the Jamaican spots back east. Ox tail looks great, going to try it next.

Marlene was very warm and welcoming. First time here. Best for takeout since its a small place. There wasnt any heat on so it was a little chilly. We tried the jerk chicken and it was good. We sampled the oxtails which was delicious! Well try them again when its a little warmer. All in all our experience was good.

I had the chicken soup and oxtail dinner everything was very good!! Although my daughters jerk chicken was a little dry. Friendly waiter a little forgetful and some empty tables were still dirty and we were the only ones dining in at the time.

Can’t get over the value of getting chicken here. The price point is great and the quality/amount of food is served makes this a great spot. Very underrated, while others are waiting in line forever, grab a quick bite here for some great service. Definitely give them a try!

In town for convention wanted some Jamaican food. I was very hopeful after reading the reviews. Needless to say all of my food was dry. The chicken was seasoned well, but everything else was bland. Maybe I should have went for take out for lunch instead of dinner.

Food was good and provided good portions. We had 2 orders of the oxtail. I only gave it a 4 star because the aluminum storage containers that they use for to go orders leaves a weird after taste to the food. They should really consider switching over to paper containers.

Drove down from Seattle for the weekend and decided to go back here since it was delicious when I was here a year ago. Very disappointed took 25 minutes to receive my to go order. When I walked in the tables were dirty with trash and all the staff was in the back talking. I ordered a jerk chicken lunch, curry chicken lunch with a side of plantain and Mac & Cheese. First off the online menu says $4.00 for the sides they charged me $6.00. The plantain order had 9 thin pieces of plantain. The jerk chicken lunch had a small piece of chicken looked more the size of a duck thigh. There was no real heat on the chicken, I didnt even break a sweat. The chicken curry didnt look appetizing at all. I will definitely be bringing my business some where else. I know good island food my family is from St. Thomas so I have knowledge of the food.

Speechless with how well i felt walking in and upon exiting you will realize Jamaican food is superior along with a few others. My now favorite places for oxtail and goat

Awesome. 1st time here in town, my son looked them up. 😬Parking is tight but taste is great!🙌 Im sorry I didnt take a picture but, stomach was calling!!! A Hungry man is an Angry Man

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Funny story, I called the restaurant to find out if the chef was Jamaican, when it was confirmed that a Jamaican was in the kitchen we knew the food was going to be good. What we didnt know was how good the food would be. We ordered the curry goat with rice and peas and fried plantains. We must have checked the food delivery app 100 times anticipating its arrival. WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!1. Rice and Peas was fresh and vibrant in color. You could taste the coconut milk, scallions, thyme and pimento, all seasonings in every fork full. Reminded us if our aunty or uncles cooking in the country back home.2. The goat was tender and seasoned to the bone, you hear me!!! SEASONED TO THE BONE!!!!!!!3. Plantains are always a hit or miss but not the ones Yaad Style makes. They were not soaked in oil and they were cooked perfectly!!4. The fruit punch drink is to die for. It was homemade so you know it was good. We wished we ordered more.WE ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS DEVOURED!!!!!!!🤣😁🤤🤤Hands up and down this is the best Jamaican food we have from a local restaurant!!!! Yaad Style Jamaica Cuisine serves the BEST Authentic Jamaican Food in the entire Pacific North West!!!!! If you are traveling and need a good meal this is the place!!. If you live in the area, then you already know this is the place!!!!!! If you have always wanted to try Jamaican food and didnt know where to go THIS IS THE PLACE!!!!!!!!Thank-you for the experience Yaad Style. Nuff respek. Wi soon pass tru agen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Jerk Wings are delicious. Flavourful without the Buffalo style breading. More healthy all around and a very generous portion.The beef patty was as delicious and peppery as I remember in Jamaica.I ordered two more To-Go as I left, for lunch the next day.

The food was amazing. I ordered the oxtail with Jerk chicken wings.. the restaurant is clean comfortable and welcoming.

The meal was overall very good. Chicken not my favorite, but every thing else superb

First time trying Jamaican food and it was fantastic this deserves a 5 🌟 yes I will be back for more Im glad to come here to try out this restaurant.

Today was my first visit to Yaad and the experience exceeded expectations. I ordered the jerk wings and ackee and salt fish, only to find out the fish was sold out upon arrival. No big deal - they seemed extremely busy but were very accommodating. I picked up a few meat pies in addition to the wings, and the food was incredible. Highly recommended and can’t wait to return. Thanks Yaad!

This place does not have a parking lot so you will have to find street parking.The inside is not that big but there has always been a seat available when I came.They play live music or have a DJ over the weekend.I ordered the ox tails plate. The ox tails were great but I wish I got more. The mac and cheese was decent. The plantains were great. The rice was ok. The cabbage was passable.I will return. I like the vibe

The food was really good. Never had Jamacian food before but have used jerk chicken spice. Are the goat curry. Very tasty but I wasnt prepared to remove bones from the bones as I ate it. My friend and I decided it was worth coming back. Be warned--they do not have a parking lot so you have to park on the side streets

Went with our family of six for dinner. The jerked chicken is the best--anywhere! The curry goat, steamed fish, plantains, breadfruit, sailfish fritters and rice and peas are amazing! The owners, Jackie and Jason, are fantastic hosts. Its worth the trip and the wait.Paul Wieck

Friendly staff. Ordered an oxtail plate and it was not good at all. I thought maybe it was just different than what I’m used to but no. Oxtail and rice & peas tasted like it was possibly a day old, without seasoning. Only thing that was decent was the cabbage. Likely will not be returning sadly. I had high hopes.

Yaad is the real deal. If you want Jamaican food that is hand crafted by those that know the flavors of the island, have the secret recipes built into their lineage, and care deeply about the food they serve you, then this is your place. $10-$15 will leave you with a full belly, perfectly spicy lips, and a satisfaction that is hard to come by these days. Try not to be discouraged if the owners son doesnt give you a bubbly/goofy/over-the-top welcoming when you walk in; remember that his attention is focused towards cooking you a feast and running a family business. 10/10 will go back again.

Was looking forward to eating here. Drove past many times. I wanted to show support for a business owned and run by people of color. Felt unwelcome as soon as a arrived. Asked about a dish and told me he could not explain it to me if I have never had it. Then told me there was no fish and that was the reason I went there. Customers he knew recieved a warm welcome. Will never go back there again, because I felt unwelcome not because they were out of fish. I wanted to learn and enjoy some good food but it wont happen there.

Well I was not satisfied at all. The person behind the corner wasnt really that friendly being I told her I was from Seattle and looked forward to their food. Anything i chose to have they didnt have. And for as long as I waited for my plate, I shouldnt have been able to hold it but of course the food was luke warm as if it was microwaved or dipped out of a slow cooker that had been turned off.In my opinion if there is no effort to make things taste good and have it fresh and right, then why do it. Maybe my experience will be better next time. I was super disappointed!!

We got the oxtail plate and goat curry..wow. It was delicious! We asked for extra gravy on the rice - this a must! It was all so delicious and cooked to perfection. I didnt notice any after taste from their foil to go containers that someone else mentioned here. Weve had a hard time finding an open Jamaican restaurant, and we were so happy to find this place. I pray other Jamaican restaurants make it through these unconstitutional lockdowns too. 10 people can go wait in line in the restaurant and touch all the same surfaces but cant eat in it..whatever. Must not remove sacred useless cotton cloth from face! Most are not scared of this virus anymore. Its obviously not an issue for most to conduct their lives as they would normally and interact with the public as much as they would normally. Enough with shutting down businesses already, OR. Youre turning your cities into homeless trash heaps. Protect your elderly and weak, let healthy people live again. No one I speak from other states want to come here anymore, and I likely will never visit OR cities again. Parks and rural areas are a different story. Sad they are opressed by OR gov. too. I wish all the best for this company and OR residents who want to be free to pursue happiness.

Just moved back to Portland after being gone for 3yrs and was excited to find this place. I ordered my favorite dish, Oxtail. The girl behind the counter was quite unfriendly/unenthusiastic. And I was very disappointed to see the disproportionate ratio of rice/peas to oxtail. After spending $17, that, and the lackluster service, were both unpleasant surprises. Definitely wont be coming back!!!

You might drive by Yaad Style, since its on a busy stretch of MLK and you have to find on-street parking. That would be a mistake -- the food here is SUBLIME, and, even in just takeout mode, the service is superb. We ordered jerk chicken (amazing), curry goat (so melt-in-your-mouth delicious), and brown stew chicken, which was everyones favorite. Youll receive friendly, welcoming, fast service and utterly delicious food in large portions that are just as tasty the next day.

Loved the food here. The oxtails were smothered in gravy love and falling off the bone! Side Note: The green sauce that was served with the jerk chicken took it to another level. This place is definitely a winner.

The gravy, rice, and beans tasted okay and the service was okay. My issue came with paying $16.00 for a lunch plate of ox tails that were just small bones and hardly any meat. I went to support a local restaurant but this one was not worth it.

This is actually a very favorite spot. But unfortunately they should update their hours. The business next door said they were closed for the last 2 months. Thankful I didnt order door dash or I would of been extremely out of luck and money. Hope they return one day.*Update response*Instead of lying on your website wasting folks time update temporary closed. Smh no need to take the review personal. Unlike yourself I have no reason to lie about the business. HAHA that part

From Houston, we have some great Caribbean food was kind of skeptical about going in a Jamaican place in Portland but their food was very good

We had the jerk chicken and fish. The food is savory and delicious with huge plates. Curtis is friendly and knows how to host an amazing meal and drinks.You will be glad you went to this restaurant! Highly recommended!

The food was good but the service was horrible.

Rice and peas and plantain are delicious. the cabbage isn’t over cooked and is perfectly seasoned along with the other veg, and the brown stewed fish hits.

Delicious and great service. Had the Jerk Chicken dinner, chicken was very flavorful/smoky and sides were well done as well. Im frequently let down when seeking out Jamaican jerked chicken, comparing it to the jerk chicken I ate in Cuba that was prepared over a wood fire by Jamaican chefs working abroad at GTMO.; Yaad didnt let me down, great job and thanks.

Very good Jamaican food from Ackee and Salt-fish to fried breadfruit. The menu is basic Jamaican dishes prepared well for a reasonable price. The proprietors are a little short-handed, but they are making an effort to be friendly, professional and provide food thats hard to get in the Northwest. Worth a visit

Now listen to me well. I am a heavy critic when it comes to food and customer service. Jason was nothing less than perfect. The food was exceptional and it was exactly what my lil West Indian tummy needed, especially in Portland where you send one rock and hit every West Indian in de place? They’ve made a new regular. P.S get the carrot juice!

Ive had the brown stewed chicken, ackie and saltfish, jerk chicken, curried chicken, curried shrimp, and oxtail. Every time I thought I died and went to heaven.Best dancehall spot in town. Also hosts Portlands only kizomba monthly.I feel sorry for you if you dont eat here.

Authentic... curried goat with peas and rice just like my mother made my aunt Muriel made when I was kid. It would be great if I could get a bit of Trini flavor with some roti bread for the curried goat, but no worries man... It was superb even without the roti bread😁👍🏾.Also had the ox-tails, stew chicken, and some beef patties. All were as superb as the curried goat.Ill be back for sure and I wont forget my glass of sorrel next time! 😁👍🏾

Spent $22 on a oxtail dinner plate. Really disappointed in the flavor of the food. The mac and cheese and Ox tails had no flavor. Tasted no authentic seasoning. I am very upset and feel like I wasted my money and time waiting for this food. Cant believe the price of this food for the quality.

Superb taste of Jamaica, matching those from prior visits. Eat in is great, yet take out is way better in terms of service and provisions than most local eateries. Jerk Chicken meal (just jerk wings) is fantastic as is the oxtail stew, I will be returning on a regular basis.

Not worth the money. The service I received sucked and the food was worse. The price on the online menu is not why they charged me lol…Rip off Jamaican fusion spot. Just coz you from Jamaica doesn’t mean you know how to cook Jamaican food lol… Do I recommend the place? Hell no! Save your money and go somewhere else.

Big portion for Jerk Chicken and Brown Stew Chicken meals. Plantains are flattened not the soft kind. It would be nice to see breadfruit on the menu again. 😉

Good authentic Jamaican food. Jackie took our order. She is so sweet and a smile to make anyones day drighter. Happy vibes inside. You get a lot for your money. The also are able to serve cocktails. Great for lunch or dinner. I liked the jerk chicken. The cooked bananas were delicious.

I spent a year in Jamaica in the mid-90s as an exchange student and boy did this food take me back. Delicious and authentic. Happy to share the flavors of Jamaica with my wife and kids.

When I tell youbi felt like I was sitting in my grandmas kitchen back in the day in the bay islands roatan, is the best Ive ever had .. you will not be disappointed. Hands down top notch 👌🏾 👏🏾 🙌🏾 THANK YOU CHEF

Jason you the man! Good customer service. Them Ox tails w/ rice & peas with extra ox tail gravy on the side was fabulous. Definitely the best eatery thusfar during my visit from Chicago....

Food is full of flavor and served hot & fresh. Large portions. Great music, vibes, and service. Good drinks also. Small and intimate setting with a dance floor at times.

Five of us had a great time here on Jamaican Independence Day. There was a bouncy house for the kids and great music. We all devoured the great food.

Delicious food, friendly people. We we looking for good Jamaican food and werent disappointed. My daughter liked the jeep chicken, and I preferred the oxtail.

This place is a gem that i’m glad I found in Portland! I loved here recently from Atl, I’d been craving some caribbean food, hell I was craving food with flavor & seasoning 😂 YAAD provided that and more. The food was amazing, wonderful customer service, and the environment of the restaurant is pleasing to the eye. It was create energy from the staff, i’m definitely patronizing here regularly.

The Best Jamaican food in th PNW hands down. Great place, good prices. we stop here every chance we get.

Authentic Jamaican food that brings a little bit of Jamaica to Portland. Not only is authentic, its always delicious. Cant wait to go back. Thumbs up to Yaad Style Jamaican Restaurant.

Excellent Jamaican food! Oxtail, jerk chicken, you name it. The best in Portland. Very relaxed decor and friendly staff. I keep going back all the time.

It was my first time eating Jamaican food and I was pleasantly surprised with the taste of the beef patties and the jerk chicken I ordered. I did not give a five star because I told my dish came with rice and vegetables that I did not get.

Food was really good my daughter even liked it and she’s usually very picky.The guy at the front taking orders wasn’t welcoming at all actually made me feel as if I was bothering him it was definitely uncomfortable to deal with his attitude but I gave them 4 stars because the food is delicious

We had the goat curry and a Jamaican patty. Both were delicious. Curtis also made us a delicious rum and punch drink. We will definately be back

The food is really good. We got the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and the Shrimp Curry. The portions are pretty large too. I would recommend this spot for sure.

Note: Do NOT try to park on site. There are three parking spaces along the side of the building . If there are other cars parked there, it is impossible to turn around. Unless you back out into ongoing traffic. Best to park elsewhere and walk to the neiggborhood.This place offers the most authentic food possible in Portland Oregon. The spices are all aurhentic, so you get an idea of what real Jamaican food tastes like.

First Jamaican restaurant Ive ever been to so not much to compare two but it was good. food was a little slow getting to us

The ox tail was amazing the whole plate lasted for two meals a bit expensive but didnt mind for the size

Only the best, authentic Jamaican food is served at the Yaad...

Turn up the heat on the jerk is my only recommendation. I had the jerk chicken meal. Food was good I just prefer my jerk to have more heat. Place stays busy with customers ordering ahead. I recommend.

Flavors were amazing (we had the jerk chicken sandwich and chicken curry lunch plate) but felt it was a slightly overpriced due to portions. Like the other reviews, I agree how the service was a bit cold and food took some time to cook.

Great food and even better service! I am a huge fan of the Jerk Chicken wrap. The beef patties are great, and my wife really likes the Jerk Tacos and the salads.

Real authentic Caribbean cooking😎‼️👍🏾💯

We learned of this restaurant through Top Chef. I only wish they were in Nashville!!! The neighborhood came in and out while we ate and you could hear everyones appreciation.

Went there for a date with my bf was very happy with how friendly they were and how fast we got our food :) boyfriend said it was very authentic as well.

Yaad Style is a great! Ive been a couple of times now and the Jerk Chicken, among other things is so good. Lots of vegan options too!

What a great find! Wonderful food, quite flavorful, and the service was warm & efficient. The Jerk Chicken was best Id had since Kingston!

If you need Jamaican food like my displaced Jamaican husband, this is the place in Oregon to go. It istrue Jamaican food prepared by true Jamaican cooks.

Absolutely delicious food and friendly staff. Do yourself a favor and try the cuisine here!

Excellent service, delicious jerk chicken. The red bean & rice was on point. Warm banana bread, mmmm!It was our first visit & we will return.

Come for the food, stay for the partyeasily the BEST dance spot in the city and the only place where the men can dance and dont harass or use hands on strangers, in my experience.

Biggups n blessings for our #1 spot in Portland. Dishes made like home. We drive 2hrs to eat here!! ❤️ 🇯🇲

Yaad Jamaican Cuisine thank you for the first time experience I called a order in and the receptionist was detailed on the menu. I reccomend this place because of professionalism and knowledge of customer service. Mrs. Mckinney from New Jersey. ❤❤❤❤💯💯🔥🔥🔥

I had the goat dinner. First time I ever tried goat 🐐 and it was so flavorful and tender and delicious.Definitely planning on trying many more dishes from here.

Not vegan friendly! Gave me dairy mashed potatoes with a vegan meal. Had been eating it a few times.Why even have non vegan items as an option with a vegan meal and not marked to have dairy?

Paid over 40$ For it to taste like it was re heated later on that day my stomach hurt and I felt sick, also wasn’t very authentic at all

They have great food but they will fail to deliver 75% of the time. I’m sad to say I’ll never order from here again.

So very good! Loved the goat, oxtail, and jerk chicken! Will certainly become part of our takeout rotation.

It was my first time trying ackee, and it was amazing. The chef prepared perfection. Over cooked my plantains a little, but I ate it all.

Friendly staff, great service and the oxtail dinner is on point!!Definitely worth the visit! 🙂

This was my first time here and the food is amazing. Smelled so good I could take the time to take a picture. Loved the jerked wings and beef patty. Thanks guys!

This is the place in Portland. Flavored well, hot, delicious, and familiar. Friday night turn-ups in the Summer are definitely the place to be 🥰

Food was amazing! Well worth the wait as they was busy with a catering order first thing in the morning.

Owner operated business with am island flair. Delicious food. Friday night reggae sounds w Earl And The Allstars. Island sounds , irie.3542 NE MLK Blvd.Get there...

Beef patties are nice and spicy. Everything was freshly cooked and not reheated. Will definitely be back!

I paid $28.00 for three small pieces of oxtails the day before my friend ordered the same thing and got 9 peices smh

Service very nice but food clearly reheated from another day. Not true Jamaican food because it was not fresh. Not sure I’ll give it another try.

Had the curry goat. It was tasty, but definitely overpriced at $24. It had a lot of bones and very little meat.

Omg this is the best restaurant I have ever been too!! These people must be immortal, they are food Gods!! Wow!! I just can’t believe how incredible that food was!! Wow wow wow!!

Impressively authentic. Real Jamaicans cook and work here. Proud to be Jamaican recommending a Jamaican business in Portland, OR

I loved the food here, I dont k how if the owners changed but the most recent experience (1 week ago) the food was lacking the same flavor

This is the BEST and most authentic (the get the ingredients from home) Jamaican restaurant Ive been to in the Pacific Northwest!!! You will not be disappointed.

I dont have much experience with Jamaican food but I liked it and would eat from this place again.

My daughter was bugging me to take her here, the food was good but not worth the trip. I live on the SE side, they are located on the North side. Ima keep looking for something closer to me

The food is fire, the service, intimately friendly, but its so authentic that the place runs on island time, so its best not to be in a rush when you go.

Im from the United States Virgin Islands 🇻🇮 and this place took me back home with their food ‼️‼️‼️ I love it ‼️‼️‼️‼️ GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE.. 5⭐s

Best Jamaican food in Portland. Amazing stuff. As good, if not better than you actually get in Jamaica.

Food was incredible!! Highly recommend. Ordering ahead of time and picking up to go was very easy.

The food was very traditional and fantastically delicious. The service was great too. BONUS: They have TING!!!

We really liked the place, though our expectations were bit higher, since we tried best of restaurants during this visit to the city.

I paid $14 for a plate wit 4 small pieces of chicken, rice beans and cabbage. Im from California this was disappointing. I’d rather eat at Bk

Greatest Jamaican in the west! Yaad Style is di best!

Everybody in the comments saying it’s good not from the islands, trust and believe this some mediocre food that’s not worth my money.

Great service great food good vibes check them out

I did use to like this place but I dont now. They change too many cooks and the portion size is NOT worth the price.

Really good food I love coming here every time I’m in state y’all get the str8rich pass 3/5

Super good would recommend. Was gonna add a picture but I ate it all before a picture. Will definitely go back

You have to visit, the food is amazing, and the music in the background sets a good vibe.

Food is amazing. So the oxtail and jerk chicken

Amazing food, fast service and nice employees. Plus its clean, decorated well & they play great music!

The food here is really good, authentic Jamaican food!!

I love their food this one of the best Jamaican restaurants Ive ever ate at is actually the best Jamaican restaurant in Portland

The Jerk chicken dinner was absolutely delicious and the staff is chill and friendly they serve alcohol as well it was tempting to have a whiskey with my meal but I withstood temptation.

The jerk chicken was phenomenal. Heft portions at a good price. Well be back.

As a true Jamaican, I can safely recommend this restaurant. The oxtail is really good.

Food was delicious 😋 perfectly seasoned and generous portions