Savor the Flavours of Jamrock: The List of Jamaican Cuisine

Few cuisines can match the soulful offerings of Jamaican food. Jamaican cuisine celebrates the island's rich history and diverse cultural influences. Instead of boasting about why our food is the best, we will make THE LIST of foods you must taste on a trip to Jamaica.

MEAT & SEAFOOD DISHES:

Jerk Chicken, Pork, Fish, and Lobster
Curry Chicken, Goat and Fish
Oxtail and Butterbean
Beef, Chicken and Cheese Patty
Brown Stew Chicken or Fish
Escovitch Fish with Pickled Pepper Sauce
Steam Fish and Crackers

VEGETARIAN DISHES:

Ackee and Saltfish
Steamed Vegetable
Steamed Callaloo
Ital Stew
Vegetable or Soya Patty

MUST HAVE: Soyman Gungy Sandwich - A vegetarian version of Solomon Gundy served at a vegetarian restaurant called Country Farmhouse in Kingston.

SOUPS:

Mannish Water
Red Peas Soup
Fish Tea
Pumpkin Soup

SIDES:

Rice and Peas
Rice and Gungo Peas
Bammy
Festival (Fried Dumpling)
Island Grill Fries
Fried Plantain
Fried or Roast Breadfruit

JAMAICAN DESSERTS:

Peanut Brittle
Fruit Cake
Rum Cake
Coconut Drops
Gizzada
Bulls
Tamarind Balls
Sweet Potato Pudding

SNACKS:

Bun and Cheese
Banana Chips
Plantain Chips
Big Foot
Chocolate Digestive
Kiss Cake
Peppered Shrimp

TIP: Jerk and peppered shrimp are often paired with a Red Strip beer.

There you have it, a list of foods you must try in Jamaica. If you don't know where to get these foods in Jamaica, or if you're unsure whether you'll be able to finish this list and more, book with us not just once but every time. We specialize in accommodation, transportation, restaurant choices, and more.