Taste Of Jamaica - Columbia

Went here on a whim. I ordered the Curry chicken with rice and beans, side of cabbage.

Read the reviews, main gripe was poor attitude and service. Decided I could live with that for good food. Went in with my wife and loved it. I love little hole in the wall places with real food. Did not expect to like the rice so much as it's normally a cheap filler to a meal but the flavor was amazing! I imagine that if I wasn't a white boy from CA, and my grandma was Jamaican..this would be what I grew up on. Got a piece of rum cake to go and it was as from scratch as something gets. People who don't drink on Sundays can get by with a piece of that cake. For the record, the service was good and they even went out of their way to make me fresh coffee which is not on the menu. The woman cooking and taking orders (who I assume owns the place) is no nonsense and isn't trying to kiss for a tip. I suppose some people would see it as being rude, but I didn't feel that way at all. If I'm ever in South Carolina again, I will come back to this spot.

Good food. They appeared to be short staffed today and slower than usual. The jerk chicken was delicious, and well as the mac and cheese. The disposable forks and plates dont take away from the food quality. The can drinks are disappointing though.

I 'm Jamaican, I 'm in town. Looking for a ok spot cause c 'mon we 're in Columbia... but anyways, came in, the big guy at the door was nice. The other guy was rude as **** at the counter I 'm watching a football game . But long story short the food suck! It was 4 of us and I tried everyone else plate because I thought I was tripping but, no. Not even the Mac cheese was good, like ok? Anyways this was an American chef copying the Jamaican culture. It was not even close to The taste of Jamaica more like Ja-Mercian Cafe Lounge . But I 'm glad I support his business but I 'm never going back. Good luck on your cafe lounge

I love the jerk chicken, peas and rice,with the collard greens. I stop here for lunch and the staff is very friendly. The portions are satisfying. The food always makes me feel better when I 've had a tough day. Comfort food !!