The Jamaican Pot

I haven’t had any of the entrees but the curry chicken patty and coco bread was spot on, just the right amount of spice. It made me feel like I was back home, I was getting nervous that Michigan didn’t have any good Jamaican food places.
Update: The food was good, but they never have any curry chicken patties. I’ve showed up a few times and they never have them, so I just started to save myself the gas and call ahead. They said that there’s not really a demand for curry chicken patties, which I can understand. But I feel like they never have them when I visit/​call, and they couldn’t tell me when they would have them. I’m really happy I found a Jamaican place I love, but bummed that they never have the product I want to order.

Delicious Jamaican inspired food. I ate it so fast!
Although they have tables, I wouldn’t recommend eating inside. Best for carry out. Expect large servings, if you aren’t a big eater, or not sharing, definitely go with the small.

Coworkers recommend this place to us. Wow. We had the Jerk and BBQ chicken. I was apprehensive on the BBQ but was very happy that there wasn’t gobs of sauce. The Jerk is pretty spicy, even mild. The cabbage was surprisingly good. Oh, and the plantains were AMAZING! I could eat a plate of those alone.
They were slammed so we waited a while. We learned nothing is canned or processed, it’s all fresh. The desserts and waters are supplied by local entrepreneur vendors.
They even gave us a free dessert for the long wait. It’s a kind and gracious family run business.

Really good Jamaican. I’m no expert but this was pretty good. Spicy Jerk Chicken and the Goat Curry are my favorite dishes. Their meals come with rice/​beans and cabbage.

My food was straight fire ! Medium jerk chicken, red beans and rice with cabbage. I smashed my food. My ginger beer was too spicy but I loved the food.

I love the food at The Jamaican Pot, but I wish there were a dining area and I also wish they would not use styrofoam packaging because it alters the taste of the food (and it is bad for the environment).

I am so glad I had the opportunity to try Jamaican Pot. I ordered the jerk chicken mild on top of beans & rice with a side of cabbage and plantains I also got a beef Patti. The chicken was very flavorful and delicious however it was not the authentic flavor that I was looking for, it had hints soy and BBQ sauces but it was still really really good the plantains were good the cabbage was a little on the cold side but it was still tasty. the beef patty as as well delicious I will definitely be going back here again to try some of their other flavorfull and delicious dishes. I’m looking forward to trying to chicken Stew I had a sample while I was there and I really liked it, so I definitely will be back. Thanks Jamaican Pot!

Ok, so if you haven’t had proper Jamaican food before, this spot is probably the best place for you to get your feet wet. Yummy, spicy and savory all in the same time. Jamaican food is probably the best type of Caribbean food as far as I’m concerned. This place right here, is definitely the best place to get it.
Growing up in New Jersey, my mother would come home from work at the hospital with some good home cooked Jamaican food from her other nurse friends. This is when I had my first taste of Jamaican patties. Ever since I became a transplant here in Michigan, I have been searching for that certain beef patty. The one that at first bite, will take me back in time when I had my first ever authentic Jamaican beef patties. If you’re not used to spicy food, these guys will burn the crap out of your mouth, but trust me, you’ll keep eating them because they are that good. The ones that are sold here are by far the best I’ve had in Michigan.
But don’t just stop at the patties, that’s just appetizer my friend. Get yourself a some jerk chicken meal my friend. The whole set comes with beans and rice, cabbage and fried bananas. A full ensemble of pure Jamaican goodness all in one styro platter. They make their jerk chicken here extremely good. The meat is juicy, tender and packed with that Jamaican jerk seasoning. You would probably laugh at all other American jerk flavored chicken after you’ve had whatever that’s being served here.
Yes it’s around the 8mile and Southfield area, there is no denying that this particular spot is in the hood. We still showed up, we came out of our car, entered the establishment, ordered food, waited, took our food, walked back to our car and left. Not even for one single second did we feel like we were in danger. No bullet holes, no gun shots, no drive-​by shootings… You know what? I’m just glad there’s no snooty suburbanites around to ruin my day, and for that, I thank you.
Life is so much better when you have some real good delicious Jamaican food. And trust me, I shall return. Specially for that curry goat and them ox tails.
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Good jerk and curry chicken dishes. Served over rice. Came with cabbage and fried plantains sides.
Small lunch special had good sized portions.
I’m going back.

3 stars for freshness, customer service, and prep. What I was looking forward to was the flavorful punch everyone in the reviews boosted about. As a person who has visited the Caribbean and more specifically Jamaica around 4 times i didn’t experience that. While living in the DC area my neighbor was from Trinidad. He cooked me dinner weekly. I know what curry chicken, and rice and peas should taste like. I was expecting very strong spices with a great aroma coming from the box. I didn’t get that (maybe my expectations were too high) but it was quality food. There is a sign in the restaurant that states this is fresh food not fast food … So be patient this is good food that has to be cooked with care. My curry chicken was so tender and juicy. My jerk chicken had that perfect crisp skin, cabbage good texture, and plantains as well

This place is great! I ordered the curry and jerk chicken mix. The portion size blew me away. The tenderness was fantastic. You will definitely be full upon leaving. I have had the opportunity to taste authentic Caribbean and Jamaican jerk and this place truly delivers. Plantain was sweet but not to my liking. A little too sweet. Prices are decent.

The jerk chicken is moist and tasty, but it is a soy sauce based marinade. If you go to Jamaica, soy sauce is not in jerk. Very good flavor. I learned how to make jerk from my Jamaican father, grandmother, and aunts in Jamaica.
The beef patties are very good, and are about identical to what is prepared in homes and restaurants in Jamaica.
The curry goat is tender and moist, but a little too fatty, and when I eat it in Jamaica, it has a stronger curry flavor.
They also have callaloo, which is similar to spinach with a strong mustard green flavor. This place IMHO has the best Jamaican food in metro Detroit.

I have never had Jamaican food apart from this once at Bahama Breeze which did not feel or taste authentic (it was very «chain“y)
I decided to go local this time, searched in Unilocal and found this place Jamaican Pot.
Got an Ox-​Tail Stew, Large, Spicy.
Quantity: you need to be very hungry to finish it.
Quality: DIVINE. Great texture, perfectly cooked and spiced.
The side of plaintains itself was worth the 25min drive. I just wish they had more plantains in the side serving especially when the dish is almost $ 15. The plantains are so good, its annoying that they are so less.
The cabbage salad it comes with it was decent and spicy.
Great, friendly, smiling staff.
I’ll be back for the Bob Marley Stew (yes you read that right!) and the Cow Foot Stew.
I’ll order an extra side of plantains though.

A friend of mine’s father is Jamaican. Meaning no insult but I prefer the Jamaican Pot. Fast service, friendly people, and great carryout. Had them 3 times in the past 5 months.
Strong thumb up !!!

The good: the food is very delicious, seasoned well, cooked right, not overly expensive. I had oxtail stew with cabbage and plantains. With a side of jerk chicken and a ginger beer. The ginger beer was the only weak spot but that may just be my preference, everything else was very tasty.
The bad: the location and the lack of seating. With food that good it would be nice to eat there.
Do yourself a favor a try them out.

What a great surprise to find this place!
As some of you may know, I started a lunch group called «lunch around the world «and we try a different cuisine each month. Jamaican food was on the July, 2015 itinerary…
Eight of us showed up on a Wednesday at noon to try Jamaican cuisine. I had only called ahead a half hour beforehand to give them a heads up. I needn’t have bothered, because they didn’t change a thing and that’s okay for the most part.
Nearly all other customers had Jamaican accents so it was obvious we were in the right place. There were only three tiny tables with 2 chairs each in their small lobby area and certainly not a place you would stay intentionally to eat. But the food itself is absolutely delicious.
I couldn’t decide on the menu, so I ordered lunch portions of both jerk chicken and curried goat. Both came with a side of plantains and cabbage. I asked for spicy and although it was quite mild, the flavors were out of this world!
The medium jerk chicken order was $ 8.99 and the curried goat was $ 12.99. Considering the cost of goat, I don’t think this was unreasonable. My coworkers tried various things and some were more creative than others. Everyone, and I mean everyone, enjoyed their lunch and would come back. The jerk chicken was a favorite and the Jamaican pepper steak was reportedly «ok» in comparison.
I knocked them down from 5 stars due to the wait. It was about 20 mins or so. We’ll try to call ahead next time. They take credit cards.
I believe it was the owner who told us they have purchased the place next door and will be adding a dining area soon. If they get decent staff and make people feel comfortable, they’re bound to do an awesome business.
If you’re looking for an authentic little restaurant or «diamond in the rough», this is it! It’s a taste of authentic Jamaica right in Detroit. Try it! And watch for the new dining area coming soon. I’d come back just to try the plantains fresh… oh and for more jerk chicken!

This is my first experience with Jamaican food… and all i can say is shame one me! The food was delicious! The shrimp was tender and flavorful and the rice was amazing as well. I usually can’t do spicy food, no spice at all I’m a pansy that gets heart burn really easily and i usually don’t like the taste anyway, but this shrimp dish was so well prepared and flavorful that i found myself enjoying every morsel despite the heart burn thay i had to endure a little later, next time I’ll make sure to tell them no spice, hope it doesn’t affect the flavor.
The service was good, he took our orders with a huge smile on his face and took the time to explain the food to a novice like myself.
The only reason this was not a five star experience was the atmosphere. It could use a good interior decorator and a good scrubbing.
Overall, I was highly impressed with this place and they made a lover of Jamaican food out of me.

I am a happier man this morning. I did not know that Jamaican Pot relocated from Applegate Plaza to Eight Mile. I mistakenly assumed that the business had closed.
I ordered the large, spicy Jerk Chicken. The portion of chicken is generous enough for two and includes rice & beans (for two), a very small side of plantains (skimpy for one) and sliced cabbage (portion for one). In a word: Heaven
I ordered a (extra) side of plantains — Yum. It is a reasonable portion. I also ordered a side of cornbread — one 3“x3″ square. It has a faint tease of sweetness — very good tasting, but for $ 1, not an especially good value.
The new location is essentially a carry-​out storefront located in a new-​ish strip mall on the eastbound lanes of Eight Mile Road. There are three 2-​top tables, generally occupied by folks waiting for their carrThe counter is insanely high … and I’m 6’1″. It is chin level on me.
No WiFi.
CC accepted.
CCW allowed.

This is as authentic as it gets around here!
First as someone noted before their number has changed. Use phone number 313.659.6033 to place a pick up order.
Inside is small, I would suggest carry-​out over dining in. I had ordered two spicy jerk chicken dinners. These include the chopped jerk chicken over a bed of rice and peas. Also it comes with a small side on plantain and cabbage. The sizes range from small-​large. I had ordered a large for my father (which he had enough to take for lunch the next day) and a medium for myself (I also had leftovers). Two larges would definitely feed three people generously.
I thought everything was delicious! So flavorful, chicken was tender! The closest thing I have tasted to Jamaican cooking besides Jamaica, of course. The real test was my father. He was born and raised in Jamaica and he was impressed! He raved about it. Even if you do not have an appreciation of island cuisine I would still say you have to try this place!
Unfortunately, her patty cooker was down, so I am unable to critique the patties, but if they’re anything like the chicken, they have to be out-​of-​this-​world scrumptious! Probably beat the frozen pattys from Sam’s Club that we are currently settling for.

It was pretty good. This was my first time at the location. I had the small jerk chicken plate and it was a nice size. The lunch special was only 6.95 it came with the cabbage and fried plantains.
The plantains where amazing!!! The cabbage was ok and I got my jerk chicken spicy. The chicken and a good smokey flavor and a good taste of jerk sauce.
I would love to try this location again just to see if it is truly a good Jamaican spot.