Rasta Kitchen

4.3
338 reviews

About

Jamaican Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Rasta Kitchen
618 W Maple Ave, Merchantville, NJ
08109, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
338 reviews
5 stars
255
4 stars
23
3 stars
11
2 stars
12
1 star
37

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised for flavor while others criticized for being burnt or lacking seasoning.

Customer Service

Generally positive feedback on customer service, with many noting friendly and accommodating staff.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers expressed dissatisfaction with pricing, feeling that portions did not match the cost.

Vegan Options

Positive remarks on the variety and quality of vegan dishes, though some customers found them lacking in flavor.
  • KB
    Kelsi Bolden
    2 days ago
    5.0
    The vegan fried fish was great 💖 Also staff was very friendly, and the portion sizes are huge. The vegan oxtail platter was packed lol. The vegan fish was great, but if you want something a bit healthier, the vegan oxtail is a great option since its not fried. Check them out🙏🏽
  • JJ
    Jusante77
    Dec 23, 2025
    1.0
    My oxtails in the rasta pasta was burnt to the core. My oxtails with the rice and peas was tough as nails and the cabbage had no seasoning at all. Waste of $65. Waited damn near an hour just to be totally disappointed.
  • UM
    uncle MOON
    Dec 14, 2025
    2.0
    I use to eat from this place three times a month until prices of everything started going up. I ordered a large oxtail by itself cost $30 when I got home the bowl small and the oxtails weren’t oxtails it just bones and meat almost like a stew and it was submerged in gravy red/green peppers onions and butter beans. I was very disappointed because I never had a bad experience from here until this year. I miss the old cook who ever make the food now need to learn how to cook before cooking Jamaican food
  • YI
    Yael Baht Israel
    Dec 13, 2025
    5.0
    The owner, Kevin, is a great chef, cooking up vegan and traditional flavors. He is always personable when my husband and I frequent his establishment. The cuisine is always tasty and cooked fresh. We had the chicken soup, curry chicken egg rolls, jerk chicken egg rolls and chili chicken egg rolls on this visit. Everything was cooked to perfection! I give this restaurant 5 stars!
  • CC
    Courtney
    Dec 2, 2025
    2.0
    First time visiting Rasta Kitchen last week. I spent well over $40 on my order and left dissatisfied. I had oxtails with a side of Mac and Cheese. The Mac and cheese was good. The issue was serving size and price discrepancy. The menu said $5 then the cook or owner said it was $8 when the cashier was ringing up my order. Why not update your menus instead of waiting until someone is cashing out. When I mentioned the menu she said that was old…okay as a customer I should’ve paid the listed asking price. This alone let me know I wasn’t ever going back. The cashier was a nice young lady however she has no knowledge of the register, menu and kept touching money and other things then serving food. Both the cook and cashier touched multiple things and never changed their gloves. When I ate my oxtails there was more bones and sauce than meat. I paid $17 for them on to get 2 1/2 oxtails. Very disappointing. The person I was with didn’t enjoy their food either. I wouldn’t recommend nor go back. I work hard for my money…I would like stellar service when I spend my money in any establishment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rasta Kitchen

What are the regular business hours for Rasta Kitchen?

Rasta Kitchen is open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.

Does Rasta Kitchen offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, Rasta Kitchen provides both in-store pickup and delivery services.