Kaieteur Express II

My Guyanese grandmother is the best cook I know! So I never thought I could find a place that would rival some of her delicious food until I found Kaieteur Express in Jamaica. Although it can be difficult to find initially, once you do, their delicious food will have you coming back for more with friends to share it with! Kaieteur Express II, which is named after the world’s largest single drop waterfall located in Guyana, specializes in Guyanese-Chinese cuisine. Guyana boasts five main ethnic groups: Indians, Portugues, Chinese, Amerindians, and Africans so it has a diverse cuisine that’s a mix of these ethnicities. From the first time we had it, Kaieteur has become a take out favorite among my family. Coming from a Guyanese heritage I never considered getting Guyanese food for takeout considering that my family cooks that regularly. However, the Guyanese-Chinese fusion offers dishes we don’t usually prepare and is just similar enough to feel like home and different enough to taste exotic. The first time my mom and I came across this restaurant about 5 years ago, I chose to get something I was familiar with so I could gauge the quality. Ever since then their jerk chicken lo mein has been my go to meal! Everything was fresh and wonderfully seasoned. The portions are large enough to share with at least three people. They also sell West Indian sodas and drinks, like TomBoy Lime Rickey soda and sorrel, that are refreshing and compliments any meal. Recently we tried their pastries and plait bread and those were fresh and delicious as well. I also love their tennis rolls which are baked to perfection and are delicious for breakfast toasted with butter and a cup of tea. Kaieteur offers the taste of great Guyanese cooking from back home but it also offers mainstream items, such as Chinese fried rice, chicken fingers, and french fries, so there’s something for everyone. If you’re in the area, I recommend you check it out. Bring your appetite!

88-08 183rd St, Jamaica, NY 11423
(718) 526-6251
Menu: http://places.singleplatform.com/kaieteur-express-ii/menu?ref=google

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