Best Jamaican Food in California

Jerk chicken, oxtail, and dumplings — made by hand in L.A.

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Family recipes, made by hand

Our family recipes have been passed down from one generation to the next. Everyone is welcome at our table.

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Jerk chicken and oxtail

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Crenshaw and San Pedro

Find Wah Gwaan in the Crenshaw corridor and San Pedro. Choose the location that works for you.

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The food is amazing. The char on the jerk chicken is SOO GOOD. The sauce they gave was 🔥 when poured over the rice. Oxtail was fall off the bone tender. The food did take a bit to come out, but it's because they make it all on the spot. They had a big grill outside and the aroma really got my appetite going 🐖 Definitely check this place out! First time trying seamoss. It's pretty gelatinous, and has a slight herbal and sea flavor to it.

Matt H.

Went here with my mom and I had to write a review because the food was absolutely incredible. The jerk chicken was cooked in a barrel grill and it was some of the best chicken I've had in my life. It was smoky, spicy, and fresh.

Gabriel

It was my first time at this location and I left very fulfilled. We ordered the the Oxtail plate with a champaign cola and a ginger drink. We also wanted to try their beef patties. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Definitely plan to go back and try their Jerk Chicken plate. I highly recommend to try this new Jamaican restaurant.

Nisha N.

Omg baby this food was so good I love Jamaican food an I know good food oxtail was perfect I will be here til I try every dish 🙌🏿 10/10 #blessings

Latoya J.

OMG food is so delicious!!! We've been 3-4 times in the past week!! We had the jerk chicken, the oxtails, all of the patties the fresh island beverages, pineapple ginger, seamoss soursop all so perfect with the spicey jerk sauce. We love the L.A. location but the San Pedro location is just as good but better we dont have to drive so far!!! Excellent service just have some patience they are new to the SouthBay community.

Nene W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Callaloo, Oxtails, Curry Shrimp, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Jerk Shrimp, Coco Bread, Curry Goat, Curry, Caribbean Food, Brown Stew Chicken, Beef Patties, Rum Cake, and Escovitch Fish

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, View Park, View Park-Windsor Hills, Alsace, Cienega, Windsor Hills, Van Ness, Ladera Heights, San Pedro Hill, Culver City, Harbor Hills, Leimert Park, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Jefferson, Torrance, Westmont, and Long Beach.