(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen
Jamaican restaurant · Historic Core ·
Authentic Jamaican dishes, rum cocktails, and vibrant party atmosphere
Authentic Jamaican dishes, rum cocktails, and vibrant party atmosphere
"Of all the Jamaican restaurants in the city, DTLA's A Beautiful Life is the best option for a sit-down meal that feels like a party. There’s a bass-heavy playlist thumping as people sip tropical drinks on the patio while music videos play on multiple screens inside. And if you swing by after 5pm, you’ll discover a hookah lounge tucked in the back corner. Dishes like oxtail mac and cheese, jerk shrimp, and rasta pasta take a while to come out from the kitchen, but they also have a takeout-only location on Spring Street if you’re looking for something quick. " - nikko duren, brant cox, garrett snyder, sylvio martins
"Through MAMA’s stylized videos I learned that owner Aja Dawson draws on her parents’ Caribbean upbringing to inform the menu, and she specifically describes the restaurant’s stewed oxtail as a dish inspired by that family tradition." - Jean Trinh
"Of all the Jamaican restaurants in the city, DTLA's A Beautiful Life is the best option for a sit-down meal that feels like a party. There’s a bass-heavy playlist thumping as people sip tropical drinks on the patio while music videos play on multiple screens inside. And if you swing by after 5pm, you’ll discover a hookah lounge tucked in the back corner. Dishes like oxtail mac and cheese, jerk shrimp, and rasta pasta take a while to come out from the kitchen, but they also have a takeout-only location on Spring Street if you’re looking for something quick." - Nikko Duren
"Even though the menu at this Jamaican fusion pop-up is constantly changing, they’re always serving up exciting versions of Caribbean dishes. Well, that and their . Past menus have included burritos made with oxtail, jerk chicken served over rice, and “mosschata,” an Irish moss horchata sweetened with agave nectar. The menu is posted every Friday at 9am for preorders — so make sure you set an alarm (or seven), then text your order to (323) 300-4054." - Kat Hong
"A Downtown Little Tokyo spot known for flatbreads, bar snacks, a strong happy hour, and cocktails that built a loyal condo-resident following over a few years; now closing, it’s hosting one last goodbye sale and offers a chance to toast the crew and community." - Eater Staff
