In a vibrant corner of Leimert Park, Ackee Bamboo dishes up hearty Caribbean staples like jerk chicken and oxtails, all served with a side of warmth and community spirit.
"Ackee Bamboo’s curry vegetable soup helps combat any situation, whether it’s a cold, a brutal hangover, or even just a long day that needs some soup support. The spiced curry broth envelops vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and squash, imbuing each bite with flavor. Don’t wait for a cold day to enjoy this; soup can be a year-round activity." - Rebecca Roland
"Open since 2001, this Leimert Park restaurant is a certified neighborhood institution, and serves some of our favorite jerk chicken in the city. Made with a traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning and served with generous portions of rice, peas, plantains, and cabbage, the result is a fiery, spicy plate that’s sure to shake you out of your delivery déjà vu doldrums. And if it doesn’t, you should probably contact your doctor." - kat hong
"I went to Ackee Bamboo twice during election week - three times, if you count me raiding my refrigerator for jerk chicken at 3:45am on Wednesday. The classic Jamaican restaurant in Leimert Park has been a favorite of mine for years, but the tremendous menu, filled with oxtails, brown stew chicken, and Jamican patties, proved to be an absolute necessity that week. In fact, I think I owe them a “thank you” note." - brant cox
"A legendary Black woman-owned Jamaican spot, Ackee Bamboo is a restaurant staple for the Leimert Park community. You can always count on this counter-service spot for excellent jerk chicken and fluffy festival bread, but they have plenty of options for vegan and vegetarians. Our favorite dish here centers around ackee—the starchy national fruit of Jamaica—stir-fried with chunks of saltfish, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, then served over a mound of rice and peas. The flavor from the well-seasoned saltfish soaks into the ackee, giving each bite a savory, sweet pop." - brant cox, garrett snyder, sylvio martins
"This fantastic Jamaican restaurant in Leimert Park has been one of my comfort food go-to spots for a while, so it was an easy choice to make while waiting on our future to literally be counted. Truthfully, I haven’t tried one thing at Ackee that I didn’t love, but these days, my order usually consists of jerk chicken, brown stew chicken, and some Jamaican patties on the side. Portions here are massive, so if you’re flying solo, just go for the small - every order comes with plantains, steamed vegetables, festival bread, and a huge helping of rice and peas. - BC" - the infatuation los angeles crew
