Love, love this place! Honestly, I didn't want to love it because I'm trying to eat healthier and they are too close for comfort, but everything was absolutely delicious. The mac and cheese tasted like what I call "Black mac and cheese"not the dry or overly cheesy version you get at a lot of other places. It was just perfect. The oxtails are officially my favorite now, and that's saying a lot because I've been loyal to my go to Jamaican spot for over 15 years. These were perfectly cooked, seasoned, and packed with flavor. Still thinking of them. The rice, collards, and yams were all delicious, and the fried wings and fish were excellent too. Every single thing I tried was amazing. They've definitely made me a loyal customer! read more

Beyond Soul has returned to Newark. She never disappoints on flavor or portion size. Great customer service... she currently on Seventh Ave, Newark by Family Dollar and across the street from the Colonade apartments. Located in the back of another business, it is clean you can order online or in the store. This is a to go only. read more

Beyond Soul - Fries, seasoned and crispy. - Soul Food Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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She's back she was gone sometime and I was very upset because I cannot find food like this in this area at all not this delicious.. let me tell y'all I ordered from this lady all last summer. I must've gained about 20 extra pounds. I could not stop ordering from this place. Those lemon honey pepper wings are outstanding. The mac & cheese is real mac & cheese that you're not gonna find anywhere around here, nice and creamy and cheesy deliciousness those yams or not to season to perfection. I absolutely adore this place and I can say honestly she is back like she has never left and I love that about the establishment. The food I have from this place on Sunday was delicious. It felt just like last summer you guys better not walk but run to this place. You will not be disappointed. I promise you.. if you want delicious soul food go to beyond soul. It's definitely beyond your expectations. read more

My first time eating at Beyond Soul through Uber Eats and it was fantastic! The food was excellent! Everything was prepared perfectly! It was pricey but worth it (not enough food for leftovers). Even with a delivery service, I received my food quickly. I'll definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Beyond Soul - Shrimp, Mac and cheese and collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

So I got everything "plain" cuz I wanted to taste the seasoning before ordering sauces. Moving forward I would likely get the food sauced. The food was super crispy which is good for fried who likes a soggy fry? Lol. Anyway the Mac and cheese was good and the collard greens were too! I'm just happy to get halal soul food near by. I never had a turkey chop before so that was cool. The service for delivery was quick thru their website. I didn't go to the place so not sure about the ambiance there. HALAL! read more

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Beyond Soul was BEYOND PERFECT. All food is zabiha halal, flavorful to the max, soft, tender and juicyyyyyy and the owner is super sweet. The spot is inside a supermarket and there is one large table to enjoy your meal albeit a bit low but hey the more hole in the wall a place, the better the food and the food was indeed mindblowingly good. The BBQ ribs were cut up into pieces which made it so easy to consume and the meat was tender and soft. This was a chunky cow thank god because there was plenty of meat on the bone. I usually hate fat and always take it off but I ate it ALL because it was all just too delicious. It was melt in your mouth and I didn't mind its presence one bit. The BBQ sauce was actually perfect, not too barbecuey and not too sweet. Excellent. Excellent. This Mac and cheese was one of my favorites amongst the plethora of soul food spots I've visited in the past and the Rasta pasta was SPICYYYYY and I LOVED IT. Best Rasta pasta I've had! Got it with some jerk chicken and it was a flavor overload. Chicken was juicy and there was a generous helping over it overtop. The potato salad was a texture I had never seen before, almost puréed which was so intriguing. Even the parmesan fries were killer. Fantastic flavor on everything. I loved how thoughtfully everything was packaged. To prevent any spillage of my potato salad into my Mac or my ribs, there was a piece of parchment paper placed atop and every container was wrapped with plastic wrap to keep it closed. And as I mentioned before my ribs were cut off for easy eating so the extra little step was absolutely noted and appreciated. Open in NYC!!!! Until then I'll be dreaming about the day I can return. read more

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Great place, saw their mobile offering at the JC July 4th event and will try to learn their whereabouts in the future. Sweet tea was great on this hot day. Yes, the fried fish and mac-and-cheese were great, as expected, but perhaps the cabbage was the best item. It definitely has a secret ingredients or two. read more

Beyond Soul - Fish with Mac and Cheese and Cabbage - Soul Food Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Good food, I got the lamb chops and it was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. The Mac and cheese was cheesy and good too! I got the blueberry mint lemonade and sorrel one and each by themselves were excellent. But I wound up mixing the two and OMG that was so so good!!!! read more

If I could leave zero stars I would. Ordered delivery last night got fried chicken Mac & yams & while I was eating the yams I discovered a long piece of hair in my mouth that was wrapped up in the yams. I was so disgusted I threw up everywhere. Would not recommend! Zero stars. read more

I came here for the first time and got a soup. (It was a surprise food item that was purchased ahead of time) The soup was very flavorful and really tasty. It was one of the most flavorful soups I've had in a long time. The soup doesn't look great in the photo, but it's definitely made with love. I'll definitely come back and try a plate! read more

Beyond Soul - Soup - Soul Food Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I hope this criticism lands well because this place makes amazing food but I believe you can do better. The fried catfish, the candied yams and the collard greens were absolutely Delicious and Exceptional (notice the capital letters, that means I mean it!). The shrimp, even if/when delivered, was cooked perfectly which is not always the case for some takeout spots because it overcooks while on its way to your door. The flavors were on point for all these items. Not too much to say about the sauces other than they're what you can find at typical casual restaurant. The "Sticky" sauce was just bbq to be honest. It would be cool if the creators came up with more unique flavors to stand out. Then there are the other sides... The cabbage was the cabbage at the bottom of the pan. I could tell that maybe if I had it from the top of the pot it would've had maybe better seasoning but I just got all burn and no flavor. I like my veggies so I ate them but something was missing. The baked beans were the sweetest beans I've ever had as far as soul food goes. It had a peppery taste and kick that was really nice but it wasn't enough to offset the fact that what I was eating was sweeter than candy. The sugar in the recipe can be cut back by 80% at least. And finally, the cornbread. Whatever this was should not be called cornbread. It should be called yellow cake with a dash of cornmeal. It should not feel like a corn muffin from the supermarket tastes more like cornbread than a soul food restaurant. This place is so close to being the ideal place to order soul food from if it can just tap into some new recipes and challenge itself a little more. The order all in all was just so hot and miss - literally half of it was perfection and the other half was disappointing. read more

The Mac & yams are pretty good but that last time I ordered fish it was fried extremely hard and inedible just a lot of crunch & no meat .

There are so many ways I wanted to approach writing this review. I decided to make it both short and to the point, but also lengthy and detailed--because why not have the best of both worlds? So, here's my short and to-the-point version: **THE FOOD IS SO GOOD YOU'RE GOING TO WANT TO KIDNAP THE OWNER!** Now, I'm in no way advocating for the abduction of anyone. But in case you do get inspired by the food and decide to go through with it, I have a kitchen you can use as part of your plan--just don't forget to bring me back a plate! Alright, this portion is for those who don't mind reading about my full experience. To everyone else, thank you for stopping by! Now that they've left, let's dive in! Upon entering, I was greeted by a wonderfully happy and polite woman who asked if I was there for a pickup order. I said, "Order!" You know, because I'm not one to turn down a delicious meal. The menu itself is vast, but the first item that caught my eye was lamb chops! The smells wafting from the kitchen had me looking over the menu as if it were a magical scroll. I thought, "I don't know what that is, but I need to have it!" So, I focused and ordered lamb chops with mac and cheese, yams, and a side of potato salad. As I waited, I watched person after person walk in, and the same polite woman greeted everyone with warmth. I thought to myself, "Dang, I really hope this food tastes as good as she is nice!" To my surprise, I later learned that this delightful woman, who was bagging food, taking orders, and greeting everyone, is none other than the owner! Talk about multitasking--she's like the superhero of soul food! Now, onto the food! I took a bite of the lamb first, and let me tell you, it was so well cooked that I could practically hear it whispering sweet nothings in my ear. Seriously, I had six--yes, six!--lamb chops to feast on. Next up were the yams. Man, let me tell you, I took a forkful of yams, and it transported me back to my grandma in her smock and wig, standing at the stove on Thanksgiving. I half expected her to pop out and ask if I wanted seconds! Then came the mac and cheese and potato salad. The taste of the food took me back to my childhood, reminding me of the meals my mom or grandma used to make. This right here was soul food--food that speaks to you when you eat it. It's made with the passion and love of nurturing whoever dares to indulge in it. If you want some good food that speaks to your soul, don't walk--RUN--to "Beyond Soul Food." This place truly explains the difference between soul food and Southern food with the love and care she puts into every dish. After all, good food is like a good friend: it lifts your spirits and leaves you wanting more! read more

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I want to start off by saying the food is amazing and the customer service is amazing. I want to shout out Adam for providing great customer service. Thank you! read more

Ordered lemon pepper wings dinner, collard greens, Mac & cheese & I ordered a side of potato salad. Overall the food was bad. The wings: although they were crispy, the lemon pepper flavor that was placed on them was scarce & lousy. Mac & cheese: it had a LARGE BURNT spot on top of it. Collard greens: so-so (weren't bad as the other food). Potato salad: so-so, made with way too much mustard. That's my final time ordering food from there, I definitely wasted my money. From now on, I'll stick with the usual soul food spot that I go to which is not too far from this one.. read more

the people that answer the phone and at the counter when you arrive there is very rude and disrespectful

This is my favorite hands down, the best Halal soul food with the African twist, great service, always easy to get to and food ready to go on order. read more

Ordered fish twice for delivery and they sent chicken. No customer service at all. They blamed the driver for what was in the bag. This is a take out service not a restaurant and service is terrible read more

The food is Absolutely Divine! The quality, flavor and freshness are extraordinary! Kudos chef and thank you for feeding my soul...

I'm going to tell you one thing. The fried chicken is Amazing !! My belly is dancing on the ceiling with excitement . The fried Shrimp Whoa!! Excuse me why do the first two items taste Amazing ? I haven't even got to the rest . thank you for making my night great read more

Beyond Soul - fried shrimp - Soul Food Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Very tasty & their blue berry mint lemonade was so good as well ! It inspired me to make my own at home !!! 10/10 recommend

I ordered from beyond soul yesterday. I ordered 2 dinners. 1- fried wings, mac n cheese, and yams and 2- lamb chops, greens, and potatoe salad. The chicken wing dinner was very good. Wings wete crispy the way i like, mac n cheese was creamy, and the yams were sweet. 10 out of 10. The lamb chops, i only took a bite but very good. Greens were good as well. Potatoe salad wasnt that good. Maybe because they placed it with the lamb and greens. Should have kept it sepaerate to avoid getting soupy with the hot food. Im still giving them 5 out of 5. I will definitely eat there again. read more

waited 40 min for a 6 pc wings order. haven't tasted the food but that in itself is a bad start

AMAZINGGGGGG FOOD and great customer service!! We came in as a group of 7 and they got right to work getting our meals together. Everything was correct and tasted amazing!! I'm from Indiana and would definitely come back to this restaurant! read more

Woooow I love the oxtail Rasta pasta and the salmon Rasta pasta I love it thank you soooo much to the chef!!!!