Best Jamaican Food in Harlem, NYC

Someone drove from the Bronx at midnight for the oxtails.

King Barka - Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Location 2733 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York, NY 10039 Phone +19296005199 Hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours

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Upper Harlem surroundings

Near 145 St, this spot serves a busy stretch of upper Harlem shaped by residents, students, commuters, and visitors heading toward City College and Riverbank State Park.

Why this location stands out

This Harlem location is known for generous portions, affordable prices, and a loyal late-night following that reaches beyond Harlem into the Bronx.

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What guests say

One guest traveled 35 minutes by bus from the Bronx at midnight for oxtails. Another praised the value and good amount of food.

Quick takeout plates

Dine-in, takeout, and delivery fit the rhythm of this corridor, from neighborhood meals to casual stops before or after time around Harlem landmarks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Oxtails, Curry, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Beef Patties, Curry Goat, Escovitch Fish, Brown Stew Chicken, and Curry Shrimp

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Manhattan, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Palisades Park, West New York, Concourse, North Bergen, Hudson Heights, Leonia, Ridgefield, Guttenberg, Harlem, Highbridge, Morningside Heights, Englewood Cliffs, Washington Heights, Concourse Village, and Babbitt.