Caribbean Soul, Nashville Heart
Brothers Kamal and Rashean Kalokoh brought their Jamaican roots to North Nashville and built something that feels like home — bold, generous, and unmistakably real.
Riddim N Spice | Our Story
Born Between Two Campuses
Riddim N Spice sits on Meharry Boulevard, between Fisk University and Tennessee State University — chosen because this neighborhood deserves a restaurant with real roots.
Chef Kamal's World Education
Chef Kamal traveled the world sharpening his craft before bringing it back to Nashville. That global perspective lives on every plate.
The Whole Caribbean Table
The menu moves across the diaspora — Jamaican oxtails, Cuban black beans, arroz con gandules, BBQ jerk jackfruit that converts skeptics on the first bite. Every combination is generous by instinct, not as an afterthought.
Guy Fieri Came. We Weren't Surprised.
The smoked jerk chicken earned Riddim N Spice a spot on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and recognition from The Infatuation and Eater Nashville followed. The food was already doing the talking.
The Rum Room Is Upstairs
Head up for cocktails, private events, and evenings that stretch longer than you planned — tropical patio, reggae vibes, fresh island juices included.
