1VP Restaurant — Restaurant in Kansas City

The restaurant is large but relatively empty inside, with most of the chairs and tables pushed against the wall due to COVID-19 restrictions on dining. I ordered carry out and was impressed with the quality and quantity of the meal. I was also happy to see vegetarian options on the menu. I ordered the Jerk Tofu, which was enough food for two or three meals. The tofu was flavorful but not too spicy for the average person, and it was served over sides of rice and cabbage. I also added sides of plantain and festival and a ginger beer, which were all tasty.

If you're planning on ordering, you may want to call ahead to see what dishes they'll be offering on a given day. There's a good chance that if you try to order on a Monday or Tuesday, they may not have all the menu items that they would have on a Friday or Saturday. And my experience is that there weren't too many staff in the kitchen and some of the food was made to order so I recommend ordering at least 30 minutes before you're ready to pick...

Hands down, the best Jamaican food in the city! These people take pride in their food! I have tried to other establishments in the city and had subpar Jamaican food- you will not experience that here.

The oxtails were cooked to perfection, the rice and cabbage was well seasoned and fresh. My husband had the fried lobster tail. He literally closed his eyes as he ate it. The lobster was not over cooked and they served it with a sauce that was delicious yet not over powering.

The staff was friendly, the guy at the front was so nice and the chefs in the back actually had chef coat/hats on. The restaurant was super clean. I love how they bring sanitizer to your table and a full carafe of water to pour at your leisure. The island music completed the experience. It was a total vibe. Almost felt like I was back in Jamaica.

If you want a great meal, great service and a total experience, do yourself a favor...

This a slimy place. The owners tries to pursue every woman who enters this restaurant. It is very uncomfortable to come with the intention to dine and support a black business only to be disrespected.

One of the owners obtained my telephone number from the credit card transaction and begun sending text messages asking when I would visit the restaurant again to see him. The second owner greeted me by saying “I was going to cuss you out if you didn’t come in here with a smile.” This is totally disrespectful and unprofessional.

I will not be returning. It’s unfortunate that women cant patronize black establishments without being harassed by the male owners. Stay away from this place if you have any respect or dignity for yourself or women. There are better Jamaican food restaurants in Kansas City and with better service. Don’t waste your time or money in...