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Richmond's Caribbean picks, from Jamaican kitchens in Jackson Ward and South Richmond to Trinidadian roti in Midlothian.
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Carena's Jamaican Grille · South Richmond
Carena Ives' South Richmond Jamaican kitchen brings jerk, curry and other island flavors to Midlothian Turnpike.
Irie Ting Jamaican Grill · Downtown
A downtown Jamaican grill at 100 E. Cary St. serving braised oxtails, jerk and curry chicken, plantains and sorrel juice. Its tropical dining room puts Caribbean cooking near the financial district.
Curry's Caribbean Restaurant & Bar · Jackson Ward
At this Jackson Ward restaurant, Caribbean cooking draws on the owners' ties to Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica. The kitchen prepares roti, stews and oxtail alongside Bake & Saltfish in fried dough. Curry-filled Crispy Cups offer another way into the menu. Start with a roti or a Crispy Cup, then try the sorrel to drink.
Liddys Kitchen · Jackson Ward
This family-run Jamaican counter keeps the island cooking associated with its Jackson Ward corner going under a new name. Its recipes come from the owner's mother, and the takeout side has operated while the family builds out the dining room. The takeout counter has been the initial way to try the family's Jamaican cooking while the dining room takes shape.
Trini Roti · Midlothian
Kathy Mohammed's Midlothian kitchen cooks from Trinidadian traditions, with layered roti, stews and doubles. The latter pair fried flatbreads with curried chickpeas and contrasting spicy and cooling garnishes. Order the doubles and a buss up shut roti with a stew for a fuller look at the shop's cooking. This is the Hull Street Road location named in the restaurant feature.