Golden Krust
318 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL, 32828
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Address :
318 N Alafaya Trl
Orlando, FL, 32828 - Phone (407) 745-4744
- Website https://orlandogoldenkrust.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Ameera A.
My husband and I eat there all the time. The prices are great and so are the people that work there. Stew peas on Friday is the bomb
(5)Anthony J.
Real island cuisine right here good taste in beef patties red snapper to die for. Friendly friendly service, curry shrimp ,oxtail Goat, all well prepared with authentic island flavor. They have all types of baked goods and pastries as well all with the island twist
(5)Matt H.
Had the oxtail with with rice and extra gravy. Great flavor and overall very tasty. A few of the pieces were a little chewy so maybe it could have been cooked a tad longer but overall no big deal. Not really the type of place to bring a large group but great for takeout or a quick lunch with a coworker. I'll be back!
(4)Mike P.
I went to run some errands and saw Golden Krust Bakery so I decided to be nosey. I am glad I did because I saw a young lady cleaning up and started asking her about the place. To my surprise it was in fact the owner who was emptying the trash and I like a lead by example kind of person. We began talking and I let her know I like to check out new food places and that I tend to tell the world about my experiences. She immediately perked up with confidence about her establishment. I asked if she would fix me a "sample plate of the different things she had to offer and she was kind enough to do that. She fixed a bed of rice with beans and added some oxtails, jerk chicken, curry goat along with some plantains and a cabbage and veggie medley. I was also given a beef patty some white rice along with some ginger beer which was my favorite brand. She also gave me some rum cake and Gizzarda. YES... That was a LOT OF FOOD! Let me start with the rice and beans. The rice was a tad undercooked and I expected to taste a hint of thyme which appeared to be lacking. I was starting to get worried but I tried the curried goat and it was very tender and very tasty but the seasoning was different than I am accustomed to. I did not taste as much scotch bonnet as I would expect but then again I am used to the "traditional" way of making curry goat and this was seasoned for a younger palate. The jerk chicken has some sweetness to it and I was told they add a few other things to their jerk seasoning. It was different than the traditional jerk seasoning and geared more for the younger palate. The oxtails were a tad undercooked for my liking but since I prefer them to pull cleanly from the bone and these didn't but as far as flavor goes, they were seasoned well. I personally prefer more scotch bonnet in my oxtails but that is a personal preference. I tried the gravy from the curry goat and the oxtails over both types of rice and if the rice and beans was not undercooked, both would have been good over it. I am not a big fan of white rice with Jamaican food but it was cooked right. Those plantains were wonderful but I have to say I did not find the addition of the mixed veggies in the cabbage appealing. Others might like it that way but this is the first time I had it that way and it just didn't work for me personally. That beef patty was flaky, nicely flavored and so good I ate every last bite of it so nothing to nitpick there. The rum cake was quite good and but their Gizzarda was something I had not tried before. I am not a huge coconut fan BUT it won me over. I will be getting another one of those the next time I stop by. Overall I enjoyed their version Jamaican food but for those that grew up on Jamaican cooking, this will not pass the muster. The seasoning is not traditional so I have to say it is better suited for a younger crowd since the younger of people on the go that don't do much cooking. For serious cooks like me that know what home cooked Jamaican food is prepared like and tastes like, it is a disappointing. The addition of veggies in the cabbage, the Worcestershire sauce in the jerk seasoning and the lack of thyme in undercooked red beans and rice is tough to let slide. I think that if they stuck to the more traditional ways of preparing Jamaican cooking, they would be a HUGE success. I suspect that the people that know the difference between authentic Jamaican cooking techniques will not be won over. How do I know this? I have family from Jamaica and have been exposed to home cooked island food and taught how it is made. Several women that work with my wife that are from Jamaica and they had already told her what I am now saying. I spent a good 15 to 20 minutes overall with the owner and can see she is passionate about her business and treats her staff very well. I truly believe that with a few adjustments that this place would be the talk of Waterford Lakes and a huge success with the UCF students and lunch crowd of Research Park. I saw the passion in your face when you talk about your restaurants but there is some room for improvement. Your restaurant is IMMACULATE and your staff is well versed in how to treat the guests but I truly believe that if you took your dishes back to their roots, you would win over the Jamaican food lovers of ALL ages. I will also be coming back to try "The Breakfast of Jamaica" better known as Ackee and Salt Fish... Fair warning... I have some every time I go to south Florida during the holidays.
(3)Ledlyne V.
Very nice. And the food was awesome. I got some curried chicken with rice and peas and red pea soup and omg felt like I was in jamaica !!!!
(5)Jeff K.
Golden Krust. I once ate at the one on West Colonial (a few years ago), and I remember being pretty happy with it. It didn't compare with my regular favorite at the time (Mama Millie's, now sadly leveled in favor of a parking garage across from UCF), but I enjoyed it. Now, at this new location? You know, it's still good. Like the one on W 50, my main complaint is the lack of heat in dishes that need it. That's often the problem with a national menu though, it seems that when you have a chain that expands to new regions, you have to sometimes make the menu "safer" (in this case, "less spicy") to satisfy the different tastes in different parts of the country. (Note: this is not a chain-bash, I can't stand you faux-expert self-labeled "foodies" that hate on chains because it's currently cool to hate on chains. Judge the food, not the financial success of the business.) *ahem* Sorry. Anyway, I'm not sure if that's what happened here. But I've been to several local Caribbean restaurants in the area, and all of them "Bring the Pain" better than Golden Krust has. The jerk chicken is flavorful but lacking any significant heat, and certain parts of it (at least, by the time I arrived at around 6:30pm) were a little dry, probably from sitting out all day. Overall it was good though. The curry goat has zero discernible spice, but again the flavor is there, and the pieces I got were all fork-tender and delicious. The cabbage was nothing special but the plantains were tasty and the rice (both the black beans & rice as well as the white rice) was good. Overall? It's definitely good, it's just not great. It will fill you up for less than $10. Problem is, you can fill up at Mark's Caribbean Cuisine, not far away, for the same amount -- and their food IS great.
(3)David N.
The jerk chicken and plantain is bland. However, the chicken stew is on the far end of the spectrum (it's too salty). I tried a sample of the oxtail and it was pretty delicious. The jerk chicken patty is dry and bland. However, the rice and beans is a great side! Until I find another Jamacian and Caribbean restaurant, I will make due with this place if I'm ever in the mood for Jamacian and Caribbean food.
(3)Tu D.
The chain Caribbean restaurant golden krust has entered the alafaya market with a location right across Waterford! 4.99$ lunch specials with curry chicken and 1$ more for curry goat. When at any Caribbean restaurant you have to also get a spicy beef patty only way to start/finish a meal!
(4)Orville w.
New to the area and it was great to find some great tasting Caribbean food. My wife and I enjoyed it.
(4)John F.
Best Jamaican food located near ucf. Authentic jamaican cuisine to the taste. . Ackee and salt fish is a must have. Prices are very reasonable for the portion size and the staff is very friendly.
(4)Kenneth J.
5 star Jamaican food, with 2 star service. Golden Krust has so much potential to attract a host of people outside of the Caribbean diaspora, a la Pollo Tropical. However, their staff is often impolite and brash, and their dining areas are many times untidy. At this location, it was much cleaner than their branches in West Orlando, NYC, or Philly. Hopefully management will take note. The jerk chicken, peas and rice, macaroni pie and patties are truly authentic and "Jamaican". Love the flavor and seasoning. A good place for your Jamaican food fix, but not when you're in a hurry!
(3)Angelina C.
Not the same as Golden Krust down south. Patties were not good. Crust should be flaky. This one is too thick.
(2)Nat L.
Tried their chicken curry and Jamaican jerk chicken as well as their patties and they are yummy. I read that the service is slow and sometimes the employees can be rude but I went anyway and the service was fine. I guess it depends on who you get. Their prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get so I say the value is good.
(4)Katie W.
$4.99 chicken curry lunch special was wonderful! Great value for the amount of food you get. Can't wait to visit again!
(4)Chris P.
I don't care how good the food is...the cashier taking the order with the long hair in a hairnet was less than friendly. When our order came out and we were looking for the right change to pay she started texting on her phone and ignored us for a good minute or two while we were saying excuse me here's the money. She kept texting then finally took our money and never said sorry or even have a good night. Very rude service
(1)James P.
Update!!! My first review of this place was great, I even posted up a collage photo. Well here's my update... I am embarassed, I raved about this place. I told friends and family to go there. Many have texted me that they were just OK, not a good experience. So this past Saturday I had family from out of town, what better to eat then some Jamaican food to mix up the holiday food we've been eating all week. My brother and kids love the patties. We arrived at 8pm (the sign says they close at 10pm, plenty of time). We ordered some patties and the cashier says there's a 15 minutes wait. Ok so I paid for our patties and waited. 15 minutes past and I ask them for status, the cashier gives me a dirty look and goes and checked the kitchen. She comes back and replies "a couple minutes" then I waited 10 minutes, nothing. I asked for my money back after waiting 30 minutes. The same cashier with the dreads/slouchy net, gave me a dirty look and talked to the manager to refund me. They tried to get me to wait, I said No! They suggested I get different menu items they have ready. No thanks I said. Refund and I'm reluctant to come back. A Jamaican restaurant not having Patties ready during operating hours? SERIOUS? The place is called Golden Krust, isn't that a reference to their patties? Why didn't you have them ready? Why the rude service, it's not the customer's fault.
(1)Sandy D.
Very friendly service. Their menu is changing, as a result of demand. Some of the items listed weren't available (like the tofu veggies). I tried the curry chicken patty and vegetable patty. Both were DELICIOUS! I'll be back for the curry chicken meal. I hope this place makes it. It's difficult to find a decent Jamaican patty on the east side of town. Side note: they serve breakfast.
(4)Brandon G.
Had been passing this place for awhile and decided to take my brother here for a birthday lunch. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and the beef patty was fantastic! I got the chicken curry lunch special and it was pretty good, but a bit too spicy for my taste. For that reason, I can't give this place five stars. Very good spot if you like your food on the spicy side. Guess I should have known...being Caribbean food and all. :)
(4)Jazmin G.
I have only been to this location three times, today they had no oxtails after waiting 20 min in line I finally get to order and they are out of oxtails so I left without any food and upset- I have tried the oxtails in the last two visits and they taste pretty good - the service however is extremely slow, line was disorganized, and employees are very rude probably will not going coming here anytime soon, which is a shame because food taste good, plates are good portions and price is reasonable - the service and rudeness of employees at the Waterford lakes location is just horrible - I guess I will need to find a new Caribbean place to dine at
(1)Tone W.
I typically don't write reviews but I wasn't too thrilled initially. However, a light-skinned woman with longer hair (dreadlocks and hair wrap I believe?) really helped me decide what was best on the menu. I will definitely return the next time I'm in town and look for her to tell me what's best on the menu once again! It's workers like her that can make a difference between "1 star" and "5 star" service. Thanks Golden Krust.
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