Irie Kitchen

Reviews

• Denisse D.

  star star star star star 29 June 2026

  Having Irie Kitchen near by makes me feel so special lol...Yes, I get really excited when there's variety in the neighborhood!
  
  I visited Irie Kitchen when they first opened over a year ago and have to admit, they have definitely improved. This time around, I noticed they upped their flavors and spice. That said, I'm now ready to write a review haha
  
  I ordered the curry goat with rice/red beans and greens. This was delicious!! The goat was so tender, spicy, but not overpowering. The spice and flavor must be balanced well. When I visited before, it was a little bland and I figured they wanted to attract hungry folks in the area that aren't used to so much spice. Hey, stay authentic please! Jamaican and well, island food in general, is very flavorful and can be spicy. It's delicious so be proud of it! The rice and beans were perfect, kidney beans were well represented. The greens were also a nice add on, I mixed them up with the rice and sauce. It tones down the spice and is just a great party of flavors and textures, yummy!
  
  We also ordered a patty. They were out of beef ones (dang) so opted for the veggie. Very very tasty! Full of delicious veggies, lots of carrots which I love! It also had a nice heat to it, but not as much as the curry. It wasn't greasy at all like others I've had back in FL. The ingredients were fresh!
  
  My daughter and I were able to split the curry goat, it was plenty for two.
  
  I'll definitely be back for more when I'm in the mood for "real food" like my daughter says haha.
  
  SYOY!

• Katy C.

  star star star star star_border 26 June 2026

  I was able to check out Irie Kitchen and taste some of their menu items recently. They specialize in homemade Jamaican cuisine, featuring lots of vegetarian options and gluten free items too. The space is a little small but clean and bright. I tried the chicken curry, jerk chicken, pork, greens, mushrooms, and rice and beans. My favorite was definitely the chicken curry, which was super flavorful with tender meat. The jerk chicken was also wonderful and falling off the bone. The pork was my least favorite as it was a bit dry. I thought the food was a little over salted. I also tried some of their housemade lemonade and sorrel - both were great and I even mixed the two together to make a refreshing, sweet drink! Sorrel is a delicious Jamaican drink made of hibiscus and spices.
  
  I got to chat with the owner a bit and it's clear that he has a passion for his food and serving the community. I'm hoping they can find a location closer to downtown or nearer to my house as it's a bit of a drive to their current spot. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

• Jayne M.

  star star star star star_border 22 June 2026

  Pretty darn good. Got the jerk tofu with rice, beans, and greens. I asked for very spicy...I got what I would consider medium spicy. I'm not mad at that though..most restaurants seem to hold back when I ask for the super spicy stuff. I'll be back and ask for the very spicy blend.
  The greens were really good. There were only 4 small pieces of tofu though.  Everything was very well seasoned.

• Kishor M.

  star star star star star 21 June 2026

  I accidentally found this place while driving towards ludington, Michigan. Curry goat, curry chicken was very delicious. Ambiance is very relaxing with typical Caribbean music. We also had rotis and plantains on side which was on the top. I feel lucky to find this gem.

• Stephanie N.

  star star star star star_border 16 June 2026

  I had the jerk tofu and it was very flavorful and yummy! Definitely unique to the Grand Rapids area. The employees are super nice, and I loved all of the sides. I wish there was a little more food overall, but I loved the atmosphere of the place. It's at the e of a strip mall and a little hard to miss, but don't be mistaken, it's definitely worth a try!