Karuba's Yardy Kitchen
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Tender oxtails, smoky jerk chicken, and savory patties.
Tender oxtails, smoky jerk chicken, and savory patties.
"There’s nothing worse than an over-complicated meal with a visiting family (trust us, your dad does not want to get hit with a reservation cancellation fee), so make things simple and head to Karuba’s Yardy Kitchen. This Jamaican restaurant in Inglewood is one of the neighborhood’s most popular spots, known for their fantastic oxtails that come in a thick, fragrant gravy and sweet, smoky jerk chicken. Pair either with a side of roasted plantains, rice, or beans and make it a combo for just $12.99. It’s a small price to pay to avoid seeing your dad scream at the OpenTable app for upwards of an hour." - kat hong
"The jerk chicken at Karuba’s Yardy in Inglewood has a unique sweet-smokiness that frankly keeps us up at night. But unlike the many other factors that contribute to our chronic insomnia, this is one we highly recommend getting involved with. You’re definitely going to want to get the combo, which is easily good for two meals. Be sure to throw in a few curry chicken patties on the side as well." - Brant Cox, Nikko Duren
"Opened in 2018, Karuba’s Yardy is one of the newer Jamaican destinations in Inglewood, where owner Karuba Smith previously worked at the hot food station at Playa Vista’s Whole Foods. The thing to get here are the patties, possibly some of the best in town, which are balanced with tender crusts and delicious fillings (the beef was sold out but the curry chicken was stellar). The jerk chicken is among the best in Inglewood, with moist, tender meat covered in a dark brown sauce. The plates are polished: Entrees are presented with a cupped mound of rice flecked with peas, evenly browned plantains, and savory leafy vegetables. The oxtails are also righteously cooked to a fall-apart bite. Wash it all down with the grapefruit-flavored Ting soda." - Matthew Kang
"This Jamaican spot on Centinela is a popular place for takeout dinner and lunch in Inglewood - for good reason. Pretty much any time of day, you’ll find a crowd of people who work nearby coming in to get their fix of saltfish and jerk chicken. Their jerk chicken combo plate is our go-to move here every time - it’s definitely spicy, but the roast plantains and rice and beans on the side balance it all out nicely. Be sure to get a side of oxtails - they’re fantastically tender, fall right off the bone, and come in a thick, fragrant gravy that we end up scooping up with a spoon when we’re finished." - Brett Keating
"Karuba’s Yardy Kitchen provides intense Jamaican cooking with dishes like jerk chicken and tender oxtails, along with sauteed cabbage and golden-brown plantains." - Eater Staff
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