Famed for its mouthwatering Jamaican cuisine, Rasta Kitchen stands as a testament to owner Kevin Nugent’s dedication, love for cooking, and his unwavering commitment to serving the community. Known affectionately as Tall Mann, Kevin balances his duties as a business owner, chef, and devoted father by working tirelessly to create a successful restaurant and be a role model for his family. His triumphs have been celebrated by everyone from local residents to the mayor of Camden, NJ, who gave Rasta Kitchen a raving VIP review! Through his love for cooking and passion for sharing his Jamaican heritage, Kevin has created an unforgettable culinary experience that New Jersey is lucky to call its own.
Based on 154 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
618 W Maple Ave, Merchantville, NJ 08109
Phone: (856) 356-2522
Website:
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Hours
| Tuesday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
Closed |
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Reservations: rastakitchennj.com
Reviews
Andrew López
Yummy! There aren’t a lot of vegetarian choices in the area, so I appreciate this place. I got the vegan oxtail and it was bomb. It was jack fruit based and well seasoned. I would have liked it spicier, but the deep.flsvor was on point. The portion was crazy for the price, I’m having leftovers tomorrow! The dish came with sides of rice, beans, and cabbage. So filling. And gotta say, Jah would never give the power to a bald head. Power to the hair!
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Norma Fauntleroy
I really Love this place. The people there are very friendly. The most important thing is the food is Delicious. You get your money worth. You won’t be disappointed or hungry.
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Andrea Madalion
Rasta Kitchen is a fantastic destination for lovers of Jamaican cuisine and vegetarians alike. Their menu offers a delightful array of dishes, and the macaroni and cheese and vegan fish are standout favorites. The pasta is cooked to perfection and coated with a creamy, cheesy sauce that is both comforting and flavorful. Additionally, the candied yams are a sweet and savory delight, perfectly balancing the natural sweetness of the yams with a touch of caramelization. The service provided at Rasta Kitchen is exemplary, with attentive and friendly staff (Kevin) ensuring a pleasant dining experience. If you’re seeking a taste of Jamaica with excellent vegetarian options, combined with great, warm service, Rasta Kitchen is a must-try restaurant.
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MmmShelly Fire
This place was an absolute treat! I’ve been searching for an authentic Jamaican restaurant to satisfy and Rasta Kit did not disappoint! Lovely and friendly staff that made us feel so welcome.
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Shanique Wilson
I been ordering from here for about 5 years now. Shrimp/Salmon Alfredo the Eggrolls are slamming if you wanna feed 4 people get Two platters One Jerked Oxtail and One Curry all 4 of y’all gone be full. I am starting to transition into being a vegan and they also have Vegan options as well thank you Rasta Kitchen.
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B Cooper
Person cooking food seems very careless. I ordered a jerk salmon cheesesteak. I’ve been a vegan/pescatarian for 10years. Never in my lifetime thought I’d be carelessly given undercooked chicken instead of salmon. I thought my sandwich was just very overcooked salmon, having not eaten chicken in a very long time, I attributed the taste to the sauce. It was also very hard to recognize the meat until the end when the sandwich fell apart. I really wish I was making this up. Thankfully I stopped eating meat for religious reasons and not because I’m severely allergic. Everyone involved should be ashamed.
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Chereese Tulino
I visited this restaurant for the first time today and let me tell you I was literally blown away. We ordered vegan brown stew chicken, jerk salmon, pasta, bbq chicken and a few sides. EVERYTHING was delicious!!! The food was full of flavor without excessive salt. I’m sad it took me so long to find this .
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Wolfgang Pup
Very nice people but my food was really bland. Especially the rice and peas. Spice it up a bit guys. Mushy cabbage. Oily plantains. Ended up tossing most the food in the trash, and I hate wasting food
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Carolyn Thomas
The staff greeted me as soon as I stepped in, which is rare nowadays. I ordered the oxtail platter and as you can see they don’t skimp on the portions!! Annnd it was “DELICIOUS”. They definitely will be seeing me again.
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Erich Schnarr
Extremely pleasant owner, took her time to make sure our to-go boxes were more than full.She also asked our names and greeted us to make us feel welcome along with having us try a signature dish, I’d give more stars but unfortunately I cant, cannot recommend enough.
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