Kalabash Cuisine — Restaurant in Suffolk

I’m from Queens, NY. Home to many different Caribbean countries, but their take on Jerk Chicken, Rice & Pea, Steamed veg and Plantain was HORRIBLE. Most Caribbean places use long grain rice and pigeon peas but this place didn’t. They used par boiled rice and kidney beans. The rice was very sour which was unpleasant. The jerk chicken” had a very brown thick paste slapped on top and was extremely spicy, sour and bitter. The steamed veg had no flavor at all and the plantains were shriveled up and dried as opposed to plump and juicy. I understand not all countries cook the same. However, I was just so disappointed by the flavor profiles. They...

First time trying Crucian food and I'm glad I did! 🇻🇮🤌🏻 Kalabash primarily serves to-go customers and there are a few spots to sit down and hit. My wife and I dined-in which was a very chill experience. The decor and Reggae music videos playing on the TV give off the island vibes. I got the oxtail which hit the spot! FYI, get there a few hours before they close if you want most seafood items as they could run out. The owner was kind and hospitable. He even broke out his steel drum as an additional treat. Lastly, he hooked us up with a mystery food gift as a show of appreciation. We got the plantain fritters which were 🔥! Will be...

I was driving by Kalabash Cuisine with my window open when I smelled something banging emanating from that direction. I literally did a u-turn and popped on in. I was there a few minutes before they opened but the smell told me someone was definitely in the kitchen. I knocked on the door 🤣. The chef opened the door and was kind enough to accommodate my early intrusion. I asked him to serve me up whatever he was cooking and was graced with the best jerk chicken wings, rice and cabbage I've had in years. I had to get some Jamaican soda to wash this down 🔥. Compliments to the chef. I'll definitely be going...