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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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...
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.
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!!
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...
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.
This is one of my favorite ramen spots in New Jersey. Small but lovely. There is also a parking lot! Limited menu but offers your classics (tonkotsu, miso) but also curry and their signature blackbeard ramen (tonkotsu with black garlic oil). Good portions and the broth is super flavorful. It is on the thicker/heavier side. I would recommend the Blackbeard Ramen or a Curry Ramen if you're looking for something different. Unfortunately you do have to pay extra for an egg but they give you a full egg and it is cooked perfectly. Average prices for a delicious filling bowl of ramen. read more
4 years ago
We randomly tried Blackbeard on a whim. They opened at 5:00 pm. It's a small unpretentious place. There's a few tables and a small bench to sit on. We ordered the Blackbeard ramen extra spicy and left the noodles as in. We didn't specific what firmness we wanted. The broth was flavorful, well seasoned and the meat was perfectly cooked. I personally didn't prefer the noodles and have a tendency to like thicker more well done noodles but it was delicious choice. We also ordered the cha-don which is rice with fixings on top like nori, chopped meat, green onions, sesame seeds, Mayo, it was very good a great addition to our meal. Lastly we had the pork buns which were well made a good appetizer, I would have wanted more texture from the pork belly but again it's just my preference. It's a great take out spot! read more
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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
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Best ramen in Hudson county I've had. Jersey City has some popular spots, but Blackbeard Ramen rich and tasty broth stands above the rest. Noodles are the ideal chewy texture. Limited seating, it can get busy during the dinner rush. There's a small parking lot out front with space for a few cars. Overall 5/5, delicious ramen. Enjoy! read more
5 years ago
I've been hearing so many good things about this place, and the first time I tried this place was actually through delivery. I ordered the green curry ramen and the Blackbeard ramen. I was amazed at the quality of the ramen and broth, even after going through delivery. The ramen texture was good, chashu was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and egg was literal picture-perfect soft-boiled egg. I did prefer the Blackbeard ramen over the green curry, which I found slightly on the salty side and just not quite as delicate in flavor as a more traditional tonkotsu broth. Anyhow, since the delivery was so promising, I did make it out here to try in person, and it similarly did not disappoint. The pork buns were a nice, tasty appetizer before I got the Tonkotsu Gyokai ramen. I liked the combination of pork and seafood flavor in the ramen, and similar to my delivery, the chashu was super tender and the egg was yet again a picture-perfect soft-boiled egg. Blackbeard ramen is very evidently putting in a lot of attention into the details of every part their ramen, and this has to be one of the top ramen places I've been to ever. read more
7 years ago
Try the green curry ramen if you're in the area, but maybe skip on the tonkotsu! I've been here a couple times and left with a different impression each time. The first time, I remember enjoying a flavorful bowl of green curry ramen. The second time, I just wasn't a fan of their tonkotsu ramen at all to be completely honest. I usually like fattier ramen, but the tonkotsu broth here wasn't as deep and flavorful as I would have hoped. It certainly had a lot of oil and sodium though - enough to have dry mouth after. Their green curry ramen (from what I remember) had a lot more flavor to it. read more
Small ramen shop that I have been going to for about 3 years now. I recently went back and appreciated so much that this place existed and survived through Covid. My favorite ramen is their signature Blackbeard Ramen. It's a little bit modernized Japanese Ramen that's not really traditional but everything about it is on point. The broth, noodle and the flavor- I do wish they gave a little bit more soup but that's my personal preference. The port buns were really delicious as well- really satisfying. I wish they had the Japanese anime theme going on and play the TV with Japanese show like they used to. It keeps the environment vibrant and focused with its identity. read more
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Great spot for a quick lunch. Delicious food, served in a proper timely manner. Will comeback for sure. read more
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Small ramen restaurant, good price for portion sizes (I would recommend getting the normal size over the large size as the amount of food in the large isn't noticeably more), colorful food, pretty good taste, and easy parking. I really enjoyed going through my ramen and seeing the myriad of different ingredients and seasoning that the chefs used. The pork bun was also nicely decorated. The ramen had a bit of a bitter aftertaste, which I enjoyed. I didn't like the pork bun as much, but its texture was definitely very juicy. read more
2 years ago
We are so glad we stoped here on a lark. The shumai were awesome. Sorry no photo. They went fast. Bothe the green curry and Blackbeard were full bodied, flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend read more
I'm somewhere in between 3 and 4 stars but I think I'm leaning towards 4 only because the noodles themselves are so good. Came here on a weekend night about an hour before closing and I suppose I got lucky because there was no wait. We sat by the bar and started studying the menu. The workers were friendly and asked if we had any questions. Their menu is very very limited. Don't come here if you're vegetarian! I honestly always like the get the vegetarian ramen, I eat meat but it's just my preference. I settled on the Tonkotsu and my friend got the Green Gurry Ramen. We also had some steamed gyoza to start. I really was shocked at the options on the menu, there's literally only 4 ramen options. I suppose they've perfected their craft though. My normal size Tonkotsu ramen ($10) was great! The noodles were really so chewy but with a bite to them at the same time. Broth was good, the mushrooms were delicious. It was a solid bowl of ramen. My friend enjoyed his green curry bowl, he added an egg and it looked perfectly cooked. The gyoza were super fresh, the skin was so delicate and perfectly cooked. It's a very good ramen spot, it's small though. The parking lot is very helpful but street parking didn't look like it was impossible. Blackbeard is a good option if you're in the area, I probably wouldn't go out of my again to come here but I'm glad I did to try it out. read more
A casual spot with big flavors & delicious ramen. My husband and I frequently look for quality ramen in Jersey, and we found it here! Blackbeard's staff were all kind and friendly, and despite being super busy with in-house & take out orders, everything came out pretty quickly. We started with Pork Buns and they were awesome. Soft and pillowy buns, with juicy pork in a yummy sauce. For our ramen, we actually both got the BlackBeard Ramen with a marinated, soft boiled egg & extra menma. The broth was very flavorful, with charred garlic oil on top which was super complimentary. The noodles were homemade and tasty, and the portion is very generous, as well! The pork chashu was very good; tender and ever so slightly charred. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Can't wait to go back! read more
I feel like I'm very picky when it comes to Ramen but this place nails it. They have a really cool spot that nestled in the cut. It is a small place with a hipster/retro/anime style to it. The ramen was packed with flavor and I will definitely be going back to try more stuff they have over there. read more
Rave reviews led me to this popular ramen joint. Maybe I'm crazy but for me I thought this place was above average but not a slam dunk. I tried both the green curry and tonkatsu ramen. The latter was more enjoyable for me as I liked the flavor of the soup/broth more than the green curry one. I thought generally speaking the ramen was good but I don't think it's a "let's wait an hour" kind of place. Maybe it's because I've had my share of ramen in the city and enjoyed it more but in terms of this area it's definitely the best ramen by a slim margin. The dumplings were okay, but nothing special TBH. This place is small, so expect to wait a long time. I would go back again for the tonkatsu ramen, but I don't think I will wait another 45 min for it. Honestly, I enjoy the noodles at House Malaysian (diagonally across the street) much more. read more
3 years ago
We have been here many times in the past and their Blackbeard ramen was out of this world! This time is a total disappointment as the Blackbeard Ramen no longer has the rich pork bone flavor with the charred garlic oil. The garlic oil looked like it was there but zero flavor. The worst was that they gave us two cubes of pork shoulder and not Chashu. As a big ramen fan, I've never been to a ramen specialized restaurant that runs out of Chashu. How can that even happened? They should at least have the courtesy to inform us about it to manage expectations. Not until I asked the waitress how come it's not served with Chashu? The menu did not change that either so they should inform us. read more
Stopped by Blackbeard after driving by and noting its high rating on Yelp. I was intrigued by the presence of tonkotsu-gyokai (pork bone-seafood) ramen on its menu, which is usually a sign of a good ramen shop, but the broth here was too thin. The gyokai (seafood) comes from "fish-dashi," according to the menu, which I assume means it's made from katsuobushi based on the sour notes in the broth. Substituting it for more robust seafood ingredients (niboshi, fish bones, shellfish) and using more concentrated tonkotsu stock may help the broth. Other components were problematic as well: the chashu was too thin/dry/brittle; noodles were thin Hakata-style rather than the thicker type usually associated with tonkotsu-gyokai; part of the ajitama yolk was yellow and flaky, suggesting it was overboiled by a minute or two. Blackbeard should be applauded for trying to make tonkotsu-gyokai; most shops don't have this sort of ambition. But most of the elements of my bowl need improvement, beginning with the broth. read more
8 years ago
I went to Blackbeard Ramen for lunch on a Wednesday. The restaurant only had 2 other parties so I was seated right away. The space isn't huge but it's also not tiny; it's also bright and clean. They share a parking lot with Petite Soo Chow which is convenient. Their menu is quite limited, but that's not a bad thing. From my experience what they do do they do well. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen. I had looked at the menu online prior to coming and wanted to get spicy but it slipped my mind. Nevertheless I was very satisfied. The menu says you can specify how you'd like your noodles done, but I did not do so. The noodles came out the perfect firmness. The broth was very rich and the perfect temperature. The ramen toppings were generous. The pork was cooked very well and had a good lean:fat ratio. I really enjoyed the bowl. I got a regular size and it was a decent size (though if you're hungry a large is only $1 more). I also got a chashu bowl. The fattiness of the pork really went well with the rice. I do wish there was some more meat in the bowl but I wasn't unsatisfied. At $5 I'm not sure I'd get this again, I'd probably save my money and get the large ramen and add more toppings. The service was very quick and friendly. They made sure my glass was always filled with water and that's important to me. I'll definitely be back. read more
Excellent. I went there around 11:00 on Saturday, just opened and we are 1st customer there. Server was very nice guy. Menu was short, but easy to check and decide. We ordered Green Curry and Miso Ramen and Stream Gyoza. All was very good. I would have ordered Large instead of regular. regular is little bit on small side. Broth was very good and seasoned. I would also like to try Cha-Don next time. Pork in the ramen was very good, my friend (Master J) recommended, very thin and melt in your mouth. I would definitely visit again. Another great noodle place. We went to Mitsuwa Market afterward it was only 7 minutes away. read more
5 years ago
I ordered the blackbeard ramen. Definitely not your typical Japanese ramen. Some may argue that it's not even ramen? Mainly because the "broth" isn't really watery broth. It's more like thick sauce. Similar to Singapore mei fun noodles and pouring thick sauce over it? The toppings were great. Generous amount of chashu pork slices were soft and tender. I added a soft boiled egg and it was worth it. The first bites were great. My only complaints would be that I felt like I just had Chinese or Singaporean noodles rather than a typical Japanese ramen. Delivery took 1.5 hour so the atypical thick saucy broth worked in my favor. It was also bit too salty for me. read more
We came here to visit a friend before he moved over to California, and the shop was soo cute! There was some anime figures and Japanese decorations along the walls. The ramen was hearty and the noodles had the perfect bouncy texture, the chashu melted in your mouth, the egg was the perfect jammy consistency. The server was attentive and always refilled our water, so that was really nice especially when you're eating ramen. read more
6 years ago
10/10 RAMEN! Blackbeard Ramen serves excellent ramen. The noodles are thin and don't get bloated easily. The soup is rich and salty; the restaurant offers customers the option of less sodium too! The presentation of the ramen is really beautiful. I selected the green curry ramen because my friend recommended it; the green curry ramen is not spicy, which came as a surprise to me. Since I visited during COVID in the dead of winter, they had three clear tents with heaters. Very nice set up! They also have indoor dining with plexus glass set up between customers. read more
2 years ago
Went to this popular ramen shop with friends on a Friday night and the seats were surprisingly limited for the business they have. The place is pretty open but with only 5 tables and a small bar seating area. I feel like they can definitely fit more tables and chairs to accommodate the waitlist. But hey, maybe they only have certain rush hours and not all the time.. On one side of the wall, it was decorated with Japanese posters, funko pop figures from popular anime and collectible figures which added a cultural touch for the interested customers. I thought it was pretty neat! I ordered the green curry ramen which was a mixture of pork and fish broth. The most notable item of the dish was the chashu (marinated pork). Everyone in my group agreed that it was really tender and flavorful. Besides that, the soup was not bad, it did not have the "ah ha" moment but overall the ramen bowl was nicely done with the portion and ingredient. I did try the tonkotsu broth and I think I preferred it over the green curry. The price wasn't bad at all! read more
4 years ago
came here one night to grab a quick bite to eat since we were in the area. We had ordered the following: - special pork buns - green curry ramen - tonkotsu ramen - veggie curry don They were all really good! The pork buns were delicious! Of the two ramens, we preferred the green curry one as it was much more flavourful! The veggie curry don was also really good! We would definitely come back again! read more
9 years ago
Blackbeard ramen lived up to its name as probably the best ramen around the southern Bergen county area and that probably means the while state since we have more of an eastern Asian presence here than anywhere in the entire state. It's authentic, tasty, and filling. The Tonkatsu ramen which is what I usually have in every ramen spot(also added extra noodles, an egg, and extra chachu) is the best ramen I've had in the New York and New Jersey area. The chachu is probably the best chachu I've had. Definitely tasteful and good just wish the portion was as big as what they give in japan. Reason why I gave 4 stars was because the customer service wasn't too great. I came in late with my wife and Maybe the server(which I think is the owner) wanted to go home and we were the last couple to come in before they closed at 3pm. He wasn't rude but the service could've been better and his face looks disgruntled. Wish he could've been a little better that way my experience could've been a lot better since the ramen is great. Hopefully I can change my review when I go back but the ramen was top notch. read more
My favorite Japanese ramen place. I usually don't like Japanese ramen, but their Green Curry Ramen is not too salty and just right! Crave it once in a while. Apparently, they have the Red Curry Ramen (secret menu) once in a while. It's not on the menu because they don't always carry the broth, but I heard it's a spicier version of the Green Curry Ramen. Space and parking is small, but worth the visit! read more
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4 years ago
Blackbeard Ramen, a place I've been to many times. Usually, I get either the Green or Red Curry Ramen, both are highly recommended, with good reason. Today, decided to try something different. Ordered the Steamed Gyoza as an app, with the Tonkatsu Gyokai Ramen entree. The gyoza were light and flavorful, and a second helping would've been great. The ramen, rich and slightly salty, with tasty marinated pork and noodles that held the broth just right. If you get the chance to swing by, you won't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more
7 years ago
Good ramen place around this area. I will give 4.5 stars. There are 4 kinds of ramen and we ordered the first one with pork bone broth. I like the taste of noodle which is not too soft. I ordered spicy ramen with extra $.5 which I recommend if you like spicy food. I recommend because: 1. Good flavor 2. Not salty as other ramen places 3. Good price ($10-11 for ramen). The only issue is: they do not have other dishes. The only appetizer is steamed gyoza (they replaced it by shumai). Overall it's a good place for casual lunch/dinner. read more
Excellent ramen, with limited menu and parking I had the tonkatsu ramen - the broth had a lot of depth (the sign says they close when they run out of broth) and the ingredients like mushrooms, pork and bamboo shoots were all complementary. We also had the yummy pork buns (2 for $5) and the pork was soft and flavorful without being too fatty. Don't expect a vast menu - a few other ramens, a couple appetizers, a few drinks. The place is pretty small and most of the tables are for two. I walked out of there feeling quite satisfied with the food but not necessarily blown away by the overall experience. Come for the food! read more
7 years ago
I drive by this place numerous times. Was craving ramen tonight and decided to check this place out. Came on a Saturday evening at 5pm right when it opened. Was able to find parking in the small parking lot next to it. Might be difficult to get parking if it is busy. There's two entrances into the restaurant. One from the parking side and one street side. We entered through the parking side. Was able to get seated right away. Interior is quite small, maybe like 6 tables and a ramen bar. I ordered the tonkotsu large and wife got the miso small. Wow I really liked my broth. Once I took a slurp I have to say it's probably one of my favorite tonkotsu broth I've tasted. It was nice and thick and full of flavor. I really liked the noodles as well. It was cooked perfectly chewy. The portion was just right for a large size and I really enjoyed it. One thing I do prefer is that their pork was a little thicker or gave more pieces. Two thin slices was just a tease. Wife like the miso as well. One thing is she does prefer more vegetables in her ramen. Nice little restaurant. Not loud, not packed with tourist, not busy, will definitely be back. read more
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607 Gorge Rd
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
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I've been by two times in past few weeks and it has been closed. What's up?
They seem to close now when there's a holiday. Happened to us twice this year. Menya and Soup Dumpling Plus alway a good backup option when you are stuck in the area
Is there take out?
They do let you call on & pick up but no delivery (unless they're on postmates or ubereats)
Is the owner japanese?
Yes, Chef was trained in Japan too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yayrKTBMG38
Are the noodles made in-house?
Nope, I asked the same question in person. They do use 2 different types of noodles depending on the broth that you order... and I will attest that they whip up some really great ramen regardless
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