

223 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
The Original Caribbean King is a food truck serving homemade Jamaican specialties including jerk chicken, oxtail, curried chicken, and fried ripe plantains. The menu features rice and peas, plantains, and waffle fries as sides, with combo meals available for takeaway. Service is counter-based and quick, with portions described as generous for the moderate price point.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. Featured by TikTok channel @sulaifinds. Chicken is machine-slaughtered.
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
I had the pleasure of trying their food during the Eid Festival in Steinway, and the jerk chicken tacos were absolutely fantastic. The sauce had the perfect balance of spice with just a hint of sweetness, making every bite incredibly flavorful. The chicken was so tender it practically melted in my mouth. The men working the food truck were incredibly kind and welcoming, and they even gave me some extra food, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Great food and great service made for an amazing experience. One request: please add oxtail tacos to the menu! They would be absolutely incredible, and I'd be first in line to order them.