I am the type to update reviews by taking what I had previously and adding my edits. You'll notice…read morethis has gone from 4 stars to 5 stars. What changed? * As noted last time, this is definitely Northern style barbecue here. I had said before it's not very BBQ inside, but I'll reframe that. You still absolutely get friendly service and not a very long wait. * I said before the meats are clearly prepared previously and just warmed to the order. I don't think I'll say that again. The meats were perfectly done, moist throughout, perfectly seasoned and smoky on the outside. * When I had gotten the two-meat plate, the brisket fell apart on my fork. The pulled pork was the opposite of what I expected - in fact, I'm wondering if they gave me pork or chicken now that I think about it... but it was good. Didn't occur to me at the time, but that might explain some of the taste and appearance. * This time, I got the ribs. A half rack of ribs filled me up, and YUM. Some ribs fell off the bone a little more than others, but oh boy was that perfectly good. My parents loved their chicken and brisket. * I think they read my review about how much meat you get for what you pay. It's not cheap here, but we all felt that we got a good amount of meat, mac 'n' cheese, or whatever else we ordered. It's great when a place listens! * Last time they upcharged me a dollar to swap cole slaw for cornbread. This time they gave me chipotle BBQ instead of regular BBQ without any charge at all. So again, maybe they read and responded! Still loving the flavors, textures, sauces, cornbread, and mac. This is a winner and earned the fifth star - we're all coming back!

Soooo, we went to Embark tonight for the second time. Full disclosure, the first time Wifey and I…read morecame here was when they first opened, we came kind of late and we didn't have the best experience, but I PROMISED myself I'd come back before reviewing because I honestly believed I just hit them on a bad night. Had a good friend recently tell me I needed to come back, so we did. Tonight we ordered a half rack of ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and the pulled pork Mac-n-cheese. In a word, the food was fantastic. I've had BBQ in a LOT of places and also have my own smoker that I've gotten pretty good at using it so I know good BBQ...and this is good BBQ. The ribs were delicious - cooked perfectly the way the want them in competition...not fall off the bone, but with a little bite, and the flavor was great. Amazing bark on the outside with tender meat on the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and delicious that I wish I didn't have to share it with Wifey. And their homemade BBQ sauce is absolutely great...a little spice on the back of the tongue, but still sweet without being overly sweet (they have four kinds, but I only wanted the traditional). The pulled pork Mac-n-cheese was very rich but full of flavor with a nice breadcrumb topping as well. Each platter also came with cole slaw, something often overlooked by BBQ places, but not here. Very tasty, very fresh, though I think it needed a pinch of salt. I do wish we had gotten some cornbread, but honestly, we walked away very full. The service here is super friendly and our food came pretty quickly...and I really love the layout and vibe here. I spoke to the owner about how much I loved the food tonight and how it was such a difference from my first experience. I'm so glad we came back. The people behind the counter all seem to LIKE what they're doing...and that means a lot. Real BBQ places are always pricey, because you aren't paying for just the food, your paying for the hours and hours and hours of cooking it takes to get the food to taste as good as it does and to be tender. You can't take shortcuts with BBQ. So yeah, Embark isn't cheap, but if there's one thing I've discovered over the years it's that you DON'T want cheap BBQ. Embark is a BYOB place so bring your favorite beer, order some great food, and sit with friends savoring the deliciousness. I will NOT wait this long to come back again.

My son and I came for lunch. He's 3 and knows a thing or two about chicken fingers and fries. My…read morehot chicken sandwich with slaw on it was the best chicken sandwich I've had in a long time. Extra points for using pickle juice in their brine. So juicy and crispy at the same time. Let's all support this family owned local business!

Friendly service. Might take slightly longer than desired to complete order, so ordering ahead is…read moresuggested. Had buffalo chicken wrap, and coleslaw as a side. The wrap was really really good!! I would highly recommend it. Ordered it with Monterey Jack cheese and medium heat. Coleslaw was just OK, and would skip next time. Overall, very good for a "chicken place" and will return.

Wish I knew this place's chicken is halal sooner. The soy garlic popcorn chicken is pretty good…read more Crispy. The sauce is a bit sweet tho, which I wish it wasn't.

What a bold name. Did it live up to it?…read more First off, for pick up, parking will be difficult on the popular Bloomfield Ave, so you may need to circle a bit and find a nearby block. Even though the interior was small, the tables were full when I got my pickup order. I was also early and acknowledged I didn't mind waiting, but the cashier quickly prepared my order, which was nice. The soy garlic wings sounded intriguing, and they were. Not too saucy, and the chicken was nice and crisp. They made such a great shareable for football but are obviously great for any chicken craving. The sides offerings weren't much, but I am intrigued to return and try a potato or rice dog. But yes, it was indeed good chicken, and it has a lot of chicken styles to fit everyone's satisfaction.

5 Stars?! Yes and well deserved. I had the crab soup (delicious) and beef sandwich (also…read moredelicious), but the French fries are out of this world for me. Well seasoned enough that I can just ask for a basket of that as a meal every time. My mouth waters just recounting the flavors...yes plural. The pickles are wonderful too although not made inhouse. BUT, the final seal of approval is that despite being allergic to shellfish and gambled with the soup...no dermo reaction...which means properly cleaned/handled without the loss of flavors. I'm willing to make the two bridge trip for another visit...maybe bring a cooler for "extra leftovers" (fries haul) .

A legit Baltimore pit beef sandwich in Jersey! Outstanding! You can taste the charcoal on the beef…read more Great northeast roll. I'm going to follow this food truck. 8.5 out of 10!

The Pit 178 Broad St…read more Bloomfield, NJ 07003 BBQ Pork Ribs This locally owned takeout spot specializes in Portuguese barbecue. The savory ribs were juicy and they fell right off the bone. A side of house made barbecue sauce spiked the flavor. The serving size was more the plentiful and they'll definitely be leftovers for another meal. Two sides of your choices are included with the platter. Indoor seating is limited to a few tables, so I recommend placing the order to go. #thepit #portuguesebarbecue #portuguesebbq #porkribs #bbqporkribs

I've driven by this place many times but it's typically been in the morning when they're not open…read morebut I finally decided to try them out. The reviews said that their portions were pretty generous and I absolutely can confirm this! I ordered 2 meals - Garlic Chicken w Rice and Black Beans and the Sirloin with Cole Slaw and Salad and I honestly have enough food for 4 meals (& their prices are super reasonable). Everything was really flavorful and cooked to my liking and the perfect bite was honestly the garlic chicken with a bit of the rice and beans and a little taste of coleslaw lol. We will definitely order from here again.

My friends and I had a really nice lunch experience here yesterday. It's unexpected to see a diner…read moreon bougie Church Street. We were warmly greeted as soon as we arrived. The diner decor is very appealing with lots of cozy booths. We had a wonderful server who was very friendly. I ordered the Chickpea Salad. I could eat this every day. The portion was very generous. Loads of chickpeas, carrots, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, and artichoke hearts all topped with a lemon thyme vinaigrette. So refreshing and delicious. I will crave this salad. My friends had a Cheesesteak Panini with Fries, and Eggs with Corned Beef Hash. They both really enjoyed their dishes. And again, the portions were ample. This is a really solid, affordable, and pleasant spot in Montclair. I will return.

Amazing service and good food! The grills burgers were so tasty!! Everyone was so sweet.read more

Great Korean fried chicken. I'm from LA, home of some of the best Korean food in the world, and I…read moredidn't know they had it like this in NJ. This place is legit. The chicken was delicious, juicy and well cooked. The batter was well seasoned and flavorful and stayed together properly. The sauces were on point, flavors were delicious.

Ah, I ordered the wrong item so my meal wasn't a (5) star experience…read more I'm at a conference and the guys wanted to hit up a local Korean Chicken spot. I'm a Seoul Brother, I know what to order at any Korean spot. Except this isn't a typical Korean spot, its more like a small pizza place that is now serving up a few fried chicken dishes. Don Chicken is located in a strip mall with a few tables outside. We all went inside and grabbed a large table. Reading the menu, I see a Ramen dish?? I mean, I haven't had Ramen in a while so I chose this dish. Well, the "Ramen" is just that. I was given a food take out dish with a bunch of Ramen Noodles and topped with a fried chicken cutlet. It was alright.. I really wanted my crispy fried chicken with Soy Garlic sauce. Until next time Don Chicken!

Okay - I went here because a coworker was insisting that this sandwich was something you had to…read morehave. AND OH MY GOODNESS. I think it's my top sandwich I've ever had. We brought it back home and the cutlet was still plenty warm and the romaine was cold and crunchy. My coworker and boyfriend suggest getting some extra Caesar dressing on the side for dipping. The place was cutie pie - I liked that they were playing good music and had a silly book of animals I could browse at while I waited for the food to be ready. There was an altercation of two couples yelling at each-other and causing a fuss. Lowkey I wish the manager would have refused service to all 4 of them because why were they being absolutely terrible at 1pm on a Saturday. Not kicking them out promotes they can act like that and have no repercussions. But anywho guess the sandwiches are worth fighting over. I will be returning!

Went just passed noon on a Saturday and the wait wasn't too long but there were lot of people -…read morerain didn't stop anyone! The size is so much bigger in person vs. shown online, so come hungry or be prepared to pack leftovers. They're a bit hard to eat like a sandwich so we had to use a fork and knife to cut it up into smaller pieces. I can see why people get a side order of dressing as it could be a bit dry - would recommend doing so (some people get buffalo sauce).