Miramar gets a taste of Golden Krust at its newest location
Key Points(5)
- Decades ago, Golden Krust became the first Caribbean-owned business in the U.S.
- to be granted a franchise license.
- Today, with over 100 locations nationwide, the Jamaican-inspired restaurant chain continues its South Florida presence with the grand opening of its newest location in Miramar on September 19.
- The city of Miramar, home to thousands of Jamaican and Caribbean-Americans, provides a natural home for the restaurant.
- Kevin Lee, the proud owner of the new Miramar location at Monarch Town Center, has been in the Golden Krust family for over 20 years.
Decades ago, Golden Krust became the first Caribbean-owned business in the U.S. to be granted a franchise license. Today, with over 100 locations nationwide, the Jamaican-inspired restaurant chain continues its South Florida presence with the grand opening of its newest location in Miramar on September 19.
The city of Miramar, home to thousands of Jamaican and Caribbean-Americans, provides a natural home for the restaurant. Kevin Lee, the proud owner of the new Miramar location at Monarch Town Center, has been in the Golden Krust family for over 20 years. “Miramar has always piqued my interest because of the large Caribbean diaspora. I always knew that it was going to be a good location. And I was eager to work with the city of Miramar and serve the community here,” Lee said.
He wants the restaurant to offer more than a meal—it’s an experience. “When people walk into this location for the first time, they will realize that it's not your typical Jamaican restaurant. Not your typical Golden Krust restaurant. They'll immediately realize the ambiance, the vibe. Then they'll discover the fine Jamaican cuisine. We put a lot of emphasis on the quality of the products that we produce. The traditional Jamaican dishes and the quality and flavors of each of our dishes.”
The Miramar location also offers unique touches that set it apart from other Golden Krust locations. “You can sit and enjoy your meal, enjoy the ambiance, enjoy the music, the vibe. We have a vast menu selection, not your typical dishes. We plan to introduce a lot of fusion dishes. And also eventually, coming soon, we'll have our beer and wine license so you can enjoy a cold Red Stripe with your jerk chicken or your escovitch fish, or a Heineken, whichever you prefer,” Lee said.
For newcomers to Golden Krust, Lee recommends starting with the Jamaican beef patties. “We got our name, Golden Krust, from the Jamaican beef patties. But we don’t offer just beef—we have a variety of flavors. Patties are a must. Oxtail is pretty popular, but I would say our chef's number one tasty item is probably the curry goat.”
The grand opening promises a festive Caribbean atmosphere. “Come in and expect to enjoy the live music. We'll have music provided by Waggy-T Movements, and also live entertainment from Grammy Award-winning artist Tifa and Don Yute, a legend in the Jamaican dancehall community from way back in the '90s. Besides that, there’ll be plenty of giveaways, plenty of food for sampling—jerk chicken, meatballs, chicken wings, all kinds of food. There are also prizes and surprises.”
Community engagement is also a core part of the Miramar location’s mission. “Golden Krust usually plays an active role in each community that we're a part of. We plan to work closely with the city and schools and other charities in the community. We are firm believers in giving back to the community that we're involved in. Long-term, our goal is to continue to play an active role and be part of the community. We benefit from being in the community, and we’d like the community to benefit from having a Golden Krust in the city as well,” Lee said.
With its authentic Jamaican flavors, fusion twists, live entertainment, and a strong community focus, Golden Krust Miramar is set to become a hub for Caribbean culture and cuisine in South Florida.
