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(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen, Los Angeles, CA

(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen

4.4
4.4
356 Reviews
$30 and under
Jamaican
  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Hot spot
(abeautifullife) Jamaican was founded in 2013. Our Culinary style draws from our Jamaican heritage with Asian & Indian influences.  Using generational family recipes as our guide, we take our guests on a culinary journey with exuberant & bright flavors. At our Second Location, (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen, we have expanded our vision with farm to table ingredients which are sustainably sourced. Here, we have crafted a culinary sweet spot that reimagines modern Jamaican cuisine through a prism of playful sophistication. Curating a space where the energy of Downtown LA, and a calm Caribbean breeze collide. Mixing up cocktails that takes you on an Island vacation, enhanced by the sounds of our Resident Djs spinning Hip Hop Dancehall, and Reggae. From the moment you walk into the space you are transported to the cozy confines of our family's living room, with inviting textures & a welcoming crew that invites you to become a part of our ever-unfolding story, & our extended family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Jamaican, Contemporary American, Caribbean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 265-7763
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We have a variety of catering and special event options. Please feel free to email us at info@abeautifullifejamaican.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Aja: (213) 265-7763
  • Area
    Little Tokyo
  • Parking details
    Retail Parking Located at 235 San Pedro st. Street Parking also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Downtown

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
abeautifullife Jamaican Kitchen offers a vibrant atmosphere and "amazing food" with creative beverages. Despite occasional delays, the attentive staff, including standout servers like Destiny and Diamond, ensure a memorable experience. Patrons rave about the "great vibes" and delicious dishes like oxtail mac. A true "hidden gem" worth visiting.

356 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Our server diamond was the best. Friend snapped 10/10 also Alil spicy.

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  2. SALTresident305

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My mom and I had the most amazing meal with the most amazing service. The vibe in the restaurant is energetic. Can be loud with the good music and patrons combined. Highly recommend. Oxtail Mac, meat pie, stewed chicken, watermelon. YUM!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot on the weekend! Vibes were great and so was the food!!

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  4. LAClassic55

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were excellent, Rice and Peas great taste a bit dry. Jerk chicken awesome and Shrimp Garlic Fries perfect. I didn’t care for Hookah being smoked inside.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lively way to spend Father’s Day - good music and videos, great food , creative beverages and desserts, with attentive service by Diamond. The owner Ms Dawson has created a hidden gem. A must visit.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I waiting 30 minutes just for my drink, another 30 to order my food, and idk how long it took for my food to come! The jerk wasn’t as spicy as expected, the patties were dry..on the bright side the drinks were nice and strong!!

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  7. Irever

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious and our server was great. Definitely kept the bottomless mimosas flowing.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time celebrating with my family for my bday! Everyone enjoyed their food and it was just a whole vibe! Our server Diamond was amazing!! She took care of all 20 of us with no issues and she was so attentive! Everyone said they will be back soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service drinks are good and love tha atmosphere the energy and service

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  10. Doc365

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Destiny was incredible. We will be back soon! Such good vibes & amazing food!

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FAQs

(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 265-7763.

(abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 356 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen

243 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3808

Additional information

  • Area
    Little Tokyo
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Jamaican, Contemporary American, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Retail Parking Located at 235 San Pedro st. Street Parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 265-7763
  • Catering
    We have a variety of catering and special event options. Please feel free to email us at info@abeautifullifejamaican.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Aja: (213) 265-7763
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