- Tiny establishment with a very small parking lot shared with another restaurant; seating is extremely limited, so expect a wait during peak times - Visited on a sub-freezing Saturday night, and the indoor heating struggled to keep up; despite multiple space heaters, the dining area remained uncomfortably cold - Unfortunately, the service reflected the temperature of the room--efficient but lacking warmth and friendliness - The pork buns were generously filled and flavorful, though the meat was quite dry; the ramen orders, however, were satisfying with excellent flavor and solid portion sizes - Overall, the food earns 4 stars, but the service and inadequate heating brought the experience down to 3 stars read more

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THE GOOD ---------------- + Really, really, reallllllly good ramen and food (and just as good as our 1st time 4 years ago!) ++++ Pork Buns - Each order comes with 1 bun, so you can order 1 at a time. Pork was shredded and a little dry, but the Japanese mayo and other ingredients made it very good. ++++ Green Curry Ramen - EXCELLENT curry flavor, but it wasn't too strong. Ramen was cooked perfectly and plenty of ingredients inside, including 2 slices of cha siu and a half of a soft boiled egg. ++++ Blackbeard Ramen - Also fantastic broth flavor too and same comment as above regarding their ramen. ++++ Kids Tonkotsu Ramen - At just $7, this is a steal for a kids ramen. There was 1 piece of cha siu in it, but it was excellent for a kids bowl. + Food comes out fairly quickly. + Private parking lot, but it was packed on an early Saturday evening. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Service was a little disappointing. ---- One (young) waitress seemed very inpatient and was a bit flustered throughout the evening. Didn't appreciate her lack of cordialness. - Interior is tight. ---- There are only 5 tables in the restaurant and all of them can accommodate 2-4 people, MAX. There is also counter seating too for about 4-5 people. - It was freeezing inside when we came in on a frigid January Saturday evening, so keep your jacket on! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We arrived at about 5:45 PM on a January Saturday evening and snagged the last available table. Turnover is relatively quick here though because all people are eating is ramen, but there was a large party of about 8 people waiting a good 15-25 minutes after we were seated. read more

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I haven't dined at this restaurant for a long time since my previous experiences didn't meet my expectations. However, a good friend of mine strongly recommended to me that I come back and try again. She said, she is a frequent customer and loves their ramen noodles so much. So I decided to give it a shot. I ordered Blackbeard ramen noodles. Wow!! I was so surprised!! Good surprise, though. I noticed that the taste of broth really changed in a good way. Not greasy or oily at all. Very flavorful and delicious. Toppings were as great as before. Chashu melted in my mouth. I also liked their Shumai because they were big and meaty. My friend loved both Chicken & Pork Chashu Buns, too. He said, they were one of the best bun appetizers that he has ever tried among other Japanese cuisine restaurants. This experience definitely overwrites my previous impressions in positive way!! read more

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Red curry ramen!!! This is my favourite ramen place and this is the only flavour i try. Absolutely delicious!!! 10/10 without a doubt! Last two years this was off their menu, don't know why. read more

Blackbeard Ramen - Red curry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Decided to order again since this was our go to place. Delicious!! I'm so happy to say the charsu is back to its original delicious form. It's tender and flavorful. The chadon is also amazing with a Smokey flavor. We did pick up but the inside still looks cute and my meal was ready when promised. read more

Blackbeard Ramen - Toni - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Quite possibly one of the best Pork Bao Buns I've ever had. VERY worth it price ranges for items and soups and definitely satiating for a lunch or evening meal. One of the hidden gems of Bergen County. read more

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A true hole-in-the-wall, but the food was amazing! It's a small restaurant with a fun menu. For appetizers, we ordered edamame and chicken gyoza. For entrées, we had the Blackbeard Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, and Tom Yum Ramen. Each broth had its own unique flavor, and all of them were delicious. Portions come in either regular or large, and both were very filling. The service was good and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommend and will be coming back. read more

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I've already been here a few times. I always come back for the friendly service and delicious ramens. Small place with cozy ambiance specially on cold days. I always get the same, spicy miso ramen with an egg. Hearty and generous portions! I've read the curry ramen is also delicious. I'm becoming a frequent. read more

I've been here multiple times, and it's consistently delicious every single visit. If you enjoy spicy ramen, the red curry ramen is absolutely amazing. I've also tried the Blackbeard ramen and the tonkotsu ramen, and both are just as delicious in their own way. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely a go-to spot for great ramen. read more

Blackbeard Ramen - Red Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Perfect dining experience with outstanding flavors, excellent presentation, and friendly staff. Everything exceeded expectations, from timing to quality, making this restaurant easy to recommend to anyone seeking consistent quality dining. read more

I came to this ramen restaurant at least 3 years ago and finally made my way back here! The ramen was 10x better than what I remembered previously! I ordered the Blackbeard Ramen, omg filled with flavor and I think the charred garlic gave the dish a Smokey flavor to it, which I loved!! We also had the traditional Tonkotsu Ramen, which was also really good. However, the ramen didn't come with the egg, which was unusual and were notified that it was an extra charge and needed to ask when ordering. For an appetizer, we got pork buns which were supper fresh and flavorful! Overall, a great place for authentic ramen! There is about 7 tables and a bar table section. In the summer months, they have a patio with igloo seating. There is a parking lot attached as well as street parking. read more

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Hmm I was so excited to see them open again. I think I rmb them tasting better prior to the temp closure The broth was room temperature when we got it. Blackbeard ramen is tastier than the tonkotsu one! Pork buns were also enjoyable too! read more

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I ordered their ramen and pot stickers to go and they were super good! I highly recommend giving them a try!

My younger son has recently begun loving Ramen. We came here on a Friday as a family. All of our appetizers were super good! The pork bao buns were perfect. I had the Miso Ramen (a nice variation!) and added tofu. My husband had the Blackbeard Ramen: the broth was delish! By the time I asked to taste it that's all that was left. Both my kids got the traditional Tonkotsu Ramen and added egg. My younger loved the fish cake. Glad we tried it! Had some leftovers too and it was still good. read more

Blackbeard Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

This is hands down the best ramen I've had in the area. I love the ambience, it's small with tables and a bar area decorated by really cool Japanese inspired modern art. The service was great, our waitress was very accommodating. The ramen was the perfect noodle to broth ratio and this was a regular size. The egg was cooked perfectly and the nice kick the chili oil I added hit the spot. I want to try their entire menu!! read more

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12/14/23 This was on my list of ramen places to try for a little while. Finally got around to going and was disappointed... Tonkotsu Gyokai Ramen - The ramen smelled great. Tonkotsu and Fish Dashi should have blown my mind with flavor, but this was bland... The Chashu was not pork belly, it was dry pork loin like... That was such a let down... Blackbeard Ramen - Smelled the garlic but again it was bland... Service was ok, the waitress was polite but not very helpful. It was like she didn't know what she was selling... The location was very desolate... It was actually a little creepy in the dark. Inside was very clean, but seems old and not maintained... read more

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probably a decade too late here, but finally made it to blackbeard. back in the day, people used to talk about this place and make the trek to cliffside park bc there weren't that many ramen joints. but now there are plenty and I guess the game has a changed a little bit. got the tonkotsu ramen. broth is a little salty, but I enjoyed the garlicly soup and springy (straight) noodles. it's quite good and makes it unique vs other tonkotsu ramen. even better if they throw in half a boiled egg :) (which they don't. it's another $1 or so). Menu is relatively standard, think bao's, gyoza and half a dozen ramen variations. If you are in the area, still worth a visit! read more

Came here on a cold winter night looking to warm up with some Ramen. The place is a very small spot with very few tables. It was an early Friday night and all the tables were full but we were able to snag the next two top. The place is byob and they had some decent music playing. The menu was pretty limited. There were limited apps and a few of the ramen bowls to choose from. I don't know everything about Ramen so I definitely needed a cheat sheet for some of the descriptions. We had edamame, steamed veggie gyoza, a pork bun, Veggie Miso Ramen, and the Blackbeard Ramen. All were very good. I like how they had the option to do the regular size or the large. The regular size is definitely enough for one person. It was very good and filling. The veggie miso was made with almond milk broth which was different but was very tasty. It's the only vegetarian /vegan ramen on the menu. All of the other broths are pork based and I do wish there was a vegetable or chicken based broth option to swap out for the pork. Nonetheless, both ramens were very flavorful and very traditional. The pork bun was small but hit the spot for a craving of a bao bun. Definitely a place to go or order takeout on a cold night. There is a small parking lot next door and if that's full you'll have to find street parking. read more

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After seeing so many positive reviews, we decided to go check out this place. It was rather small inside, but since we got there right when they opened, we didn't have any issue getting a table. We got hot green tea, which was not complimentary. I was a bit disappointed, but hey... We ordered Pork Buns as appetizers, and two of them came per order. The sauce they had on the buns were really sweet, a bit too sweet in my opinion. Possibly they just poured too much on it. For ramen, we got the Blackbeard Ramen in regular, and Green Curry Ramen in large. The portion didn't really look that different between the regular and large. The ramen bowl was a bit taller for the large size, but still... The ramen came with a good amount of straight noodles, but it felt a bit undercooked, and it tasted a bit like undercooked dough, if you know what I mean? Not a fan. We both added a soft boiled egg to our order, and they were pretty nice. Perfectly cooked with gooey center. The broth was a-ok, nothing to rave about. Both ramens were nice, but not great. Not memorable in mu opinion. Maybe my expectation was too high... read more

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Had dinner at Blackbeard Ramen this past Sunday night. A friend of mine swears it's the best ramen, so I went there to compare. The restaurant was full, but fortunately a table was leaving as we got in, so we were seated immediately. The decor is pretty minimal, but I did like funko pops and the prints of the famous ramen loving anime characters. I got to try the regular tonkotsu ramen and tonkotsu gyokai ramen. The tonkotsu broth was very rich and porky. I liked it. The tonkotsu gyokai has some fish dashi mixed in, but it tasted like they added liquid smoke to the broth. I did not like it. The noodles we got were straight and a bit undercooked, they tasted a little like flour. But they did give you a lot of noodles. The chashu pork was marinated well, but overcooked, almost mushy. The wood ear mushrooms were sliced thin, and the fried onions were a bit sweet. I liked those topping. I got the spicy "sauce" on the side, but it looked like it was just chili flakes with a small amount of chili oil. My friend mentioned that I should have ordered wavy noodles instead of whatever I got, but I didn't know it was an option. (no wavy noodles on the menu that I saw) Next time I go, I would get the regular tonkotsu ramen (not gyokai), with wavy noodles, and I would add a soft boiled egg. It was OK, but not the best like my friend tried to sell me on. read more

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This is my second time here and much more memorable than first time. Tried both green curry and the Blackbeard ramen and they are both good in their unique flavor profile. The broth of the curry is pleasing and not overpowering while the Blackbeard is bold and flavorful. Both broth are rich and I leave no drop behind. Better and cheaper to get Kaedama for 1 full serving of noodle instead of getting the large ramen size which only have additional half serving. My only complaint is the ramen egg which although it is still soft, it's a tad overcooked. read more

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Ramen was a solid 6/10 I had the veggie miso, the broth wasn't hot. More so on the warm side so the noodles were a tad cold. I wanted to like it but I'm not a fan. Overall my meal was average but not memorable. I think for it to be better you really have to add options. Basic is not enough. At the time of this review, there was no curry ramen options either. Note, you can park in the lot but be aware that the entrance is on the corner and not the deck/patio (unless the outdoor seating is open). read more

Blackbeard Ramen - Veggie Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Amazing Ramen Best in NJ !!! Serve great food and has an amazing ambiance. Would recommend read more

A Bergen County solid ramen option a-okay. Location: This ramen spot is popular spot so arrived as they opened on a weekend day and the place filled up quickly so mind peak times and finds parking space out front. We walked into the back door from the parking lot so make sure to use the front door. The atmosphere is pretty warm with a lot of small Japanese touches. Food: We both orders Blackbeard ramen with Tonkotsu broth mixed with charred garlic oil, black pepper, black sesame seeds, and puréed garlic, topped with pork belly (chashu), scallions, fried onions, marinated bamboo shoots(menma), wild ear mushrooms (kikurage), and dried seaweed (nori). We also ordered two pork puns to share. The food was served promptly and piping hot. I don't know if I expected it to better based on hype but I thought the ramen was a-okay. The pork buns were a-okay too. Service: They were friendly and welcomed us even though we walked in the staff entrance. Overall: I liked this spot and they have a strong reputation. I don't know if I would make a special trip here but it is a solid ramen place. Thanks Kurohige Ramen. read more

Update- seems like they changed their menu and the new veggie ramen is very bland. Had to Throw it out this last time. I hope they bring the milk based broth back read more

Blackbeard Ramen - Veggie Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

The quality of the ramen has been going downhill since past few months. Their broth, used to be rich and flavorful, now it tastes very watery and has no flavor at all. read more

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Finally got to check this place out for dinner. Fun anime style atmosphere We ordered the black beard Ramen and miso Ramen. This is one of the best Ramen spots I've ever had. Broth was super flavorful and all the ingredients in the bowl mixed well. I slurped down every last drop lol! I feel like this place stands out in an area with a ton of ramen spots. Looking forward to coming back on a rainy day. read more

Really really good tasting ramen. Even for veggie miso, the broth tastes so good. All the ingredients in the ramen also mix really well, giving it a complete flavor. Loved the soft boiled egg. The fish cake are also delicious. Their menu is short, only 5 types of ramen and few starters. Go there only and only for Ramen. The restaurant is really small inside, probably sits about 20 ppl. There are few booths available outside. Restroom is super clean. Service is excellent, server can pay more attention because of small number of occupancy. read more

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Love the food and experience here! We came on a cold day for lunch, with our dog and they were able to seat us in the heated, outdoor "house". It is a cute experience and I love that it's heated and enclosed (more privacy). Green curry ramen - really good! an interesting fusion of Thai curry with Japanese ramen broth. The broth isn't a full green curry, but rather a blend of the traditional ramen stock with green curry, so it isn't too coconut-y. It's got a sweeter taste to it than traditional Japanese ramen. Blackbeard Ramen - delicious! My favorite out of the 2. The broth is milky and rich, and the black garlic taste really comes through. One small downside was the onsen tamago that we ordered were over cooked. But the delicious noodles makes up for it. Will be back! read more

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The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because, though I liked the noodles well enough, they were more thin and al dente than I would have liked. Aside from that, the broth was banging! We got the Blackbeard ramen; Tonkotsu broth mixed with charred garlic oil, black pepper, black sesame seeds and pureed garlic. Topped with chashu (pork belly), scallions, fried onions, menma (marinated bamboo shoots), kikurage (wild ear mushrooms), and nori (dried seaweed). We also added extra spicy and an egg. I've only every had chashu in taken in round slices, but here, the chashu was shredded, and I LOVED it. The charred garlic oil gave this broth a wonderful smokey quality that made you want to take each next bite even more. We basically get the same ramen wherever we go... Tonkotsu, black garlic, extra spicy, egg. This place has SOMETHING that sets them apart from the others... And it's DELICIOUS! read more

First time in New York, and I was really in the mood for Ramen. The place itself is a small little restaurant in North Bergen, with a few tables, and with anime style art on the walls. The staff was kind, and attentive. it was a cold night and the Ramen was just the perfect thing. It was so good, the flavors balance perfectly. The broth was not overpowering and really gave good flavor to the contents in the bowl. Everything smelled delicious and even the pork bun was just so savory. If you're looking for a nice bowl of Ramen in New Jersey, this is the place to go! read more

Very lovely ramen. Ordered normal spicy. Perfect spice level for me. Cha don brought quickly after ordering. Absolutely delicious. Interior is very cool with very creative art pieces and figures displayed. Service was polite and attentive. 20 min for me but might be my go to ramen place now read more

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OMG. Three of us had 4 bowls of the sublime Ramen. The flavors were strong and subtle at the same time. The noodles were perfectly cooked to your desired firmness. After one bowl of there Tonkatsu I had to get another of the restaurant named ramen. The hit of black sesame seed was a flavor experience worth the 1.5 hour drive from Westchester. We will definitely be com read more

Was too hungry and forgot the phone eats first. My partner got the Tonkotsu Ramen and I got the Blackbeard ramen. The Tonkotsu was on the thinner side but had an well rounded flavour profile of pork and the aromatics. The Blackbeard had the Tonkotsu base and was given the bolder flavor with the different garlic. Both soup were light and were worth the price point. We went earlier (after 5:30pm) it was quiet but had anime/japanese music playing throughout. The service was good and the food came out in a reasonable time. Will be going back again when craving ramen. read more

Finally tried this place! It's pretty small inside with a small bar seating area and maybe 3-4 tables. The pork buns were good but I've never had a bad pork bun. All three of us got Blackbeard ramen and really enjoyed it. I particularly liked the rich garlicky broth that wasn't too salty. The noodles were kind of firmer than I like. I do think it's kind of overpriced ($14.50 and you need to pay extra for spicy, egg, and corn) but we are in Bergen county. I don't crave ramen often but might come back if I'm in the area. read more

Blackbeard Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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We arrived at 2.45pm and they forced to order to go, party of 2 and they seat the two people in front of us. Good food but not really hospitals. read more

Great service, ok food, I wish the staff could be in a better mood. I've had better Tonkotsu for a similar price. But it's not a bad go-to place for me since it's literally down the street. read more

Maybe its coz we were hungry or maybe coz i finally switched to a thick wavy noodle for my order; But this time the experience is definitely better and so now im giving my 4 star review. As usual, the pork buns were delicious. It was the first one served and the first one to disappear lol sauces were great and the meat was tender. The buns were perfect as well - just like the last time we had it. This visit though, even during a 93 degree weather, we still enjoyed our Blackbeard (with a nice spicy heat) and Tonkatsu Gyokai ramen. Broth was flavorful and savory and portions were generous. They have "barriers" per table and sanitized between customers. Great experience today! read more

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One of the best ramen spots in the area but they have gone through their changes in recent years since my last visit. I got the spicy miso ramen with the pork buns which never disappoints. Ambiance is pretty standard for a ramen spot with a lot of memorabilia on the walls that definitely get any customers attention. Service is very friendly and they aim to please their customers with efficient service. I would definitely return to check out other options on their menu. read more

Love the place is small but the food is bursting in flavor !!! You're greeted right away. Can't wait to come back ! read more

Blackbeard Ramen - White rice and the Blackbeard ramen ! Even my 2 year old loves it - Ramen Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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