This place is AMAZING! And of course, it opens in the area after I move away so now it's one of my number one stops when I come back to visit! I had the tonkotsu ramen with chicken. The broth was luscious and delicious. We also had pork bao buns, which were equally as delicious. My friend had the oxtail ramen and she said it was amazing. The service was excellent. They were very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is clean and decorated beautifully. Compliments to the chef(s) for such delicious food. You will always have me as a customer when I'm in town (which is pretty often). read more

Visited this place for the first time today. Had the sweet chili wings , jerk chicken ramen, & my husband had Mac n cheese ramen. Everything tasted amazing the flavor in the broth was insane. Service was great!! The ambiance was nice. We're definitely coming back again. read more

Vibe N Slurp - Jerk Chicken Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Food was delicious made to order! Chef Wayne is back and the service is amazing. stop in today for daily specials and tasty experiences They have a dish for everyone. The music was on point not too loud. Vibe n slurp is a BYOB type of place so feel free to bring your own sprits , or juice or tea, aside from the vast selection of beverages chef has available. read more

Vibe N Slurp - Chef Wayne & vibe n slurp inside the restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

I am so glad I found this place. It is now a regular when I am in town. Took my Dad and Granddaughter. We all got something different and everything was absolutely delicious. . The Tonkotsu is traditional, silky and some of the best I have had, even compared to the top-rated and well known locations in LA and NY. The Pork Belly Bao Buns were an unexpected too notch choice. We enjoyed the Jerk Chicken Ramen for a traditional look and spin on the flavor that kind of blew my socks off. Really good and I recommend. We were a bit early before the Oxtail was done but next time I will be getting an oxtail special Lastly I have to mention the atmosphere. Laid back, some good music playing and the staff were ALL wonderful hosts. This is some of the most friendly, warm and welcoming people and you feel like you were invited to a good friend's house. Thank you Chef Wayne and Chef Jeannie. read more

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Arrived at the strip mall location not sure what to expect. We were greeted as soon as we entered and give the option to choose seating. The inside area offers high top tables and counter seating in the front and regular tables towards the back. There is also an outdoor seating area covered by a canopy. We pulled up our mobile menus and it was decision time. While browsing we received large cups of ice water and a carafe to keep our glasses full. This was perfect for our thirsty table. We started with the Bao and oh it was so good. Between the pork and coconut shrimp I'd have to say the shrimp was my favorite. For our main course we each had large bowls of steamy ramen. My BBQ chicken bowl was so full of flavor and more than enough. I only wish there a few more traditional veggi and mushroom options to add in. Our experience overall was great. The service was friendly and attentive and the dining area and bathroom very clean. It was certainly a vibe. read more

Vibe N Slurp - Pork Belly Bao Buns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Interesting and fun take on ramen in the ocean county area! The fusion of ramen they have here is very unique and unlike any I've had before. the service was very friendly, but did take a while for orders to get delivered. The food itself was great! It's great if you need something unique/ different or a good way to get into ramen for the first time. 4 stars for slower service but willing to go back to rate it higher next time! read more

Vibe N Slurp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

The owner and his wife are so hospitable and might I say really cool. The vibe is amazing and the food is 3x amazing. The bao lobster with REAL , the Tai Chili wings are moist and tasty and the beef brisket Ramen is melt in your mouth yummy read more

Vibe and Slurp is located along an ample lot with lots of parking. The inside of the restaurant is dim and cozy. I found everything to be very clean. I was able to meet the owner and his wife, they are very kind hardworking people. The owner is super creative with his menu and has made some extremely original ramen recipes. I had the Boneyard Ramen, and boy was it packed with flavor. There was a plentiful amount of rib tips and toppings. The broth is different than your traditional Japanese pork broth, it has a unique sweet and savory flavor that delivers an explosion of flavor with each bite. The same can be said about the Bao Buns. The buns had large slices of pork belly and the sauces within each bun complimented each slice very well. It could very well be that I came in on a monday but I feel that this town is sleeping on this wonderful restaurant. read more

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Food is great. Can't go wrong here. We have been back many times. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because of the set up of the restaurant. Service is great as well. read more

This has to be one of the worst places to get ramen, if you even wanna call it that. They also serve it to you in a plastic bowl. Disgusting, the people who work there rude as hell to add. Feels like I'm eating in a bathroom as well. read more

My Japanese friend, who grew up eating ramen, gave me lots of notice that Vibe N Slurp was coming to Toms River. I was able to check it out, and I enjoyed it. It is a smaller place, where everyone is made to feel comfortable. I came solo, and they were able to clear a spot for me at their counter. Every single employee in the place made sure to say hi to me, which is something I always appreciate. Their food is a fusion between Caribbean and Japanese ramen, if that is an accurate description. I found my ramen to have a little edge to it, and it wasn't just the usual recipe that you get from any Asian restaurant. read more

Vibe N Slurp - Jerk Chicken Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

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Bad all the way around, nothing good to say. Had jerk ramen and it was the worse thing I have ever eaten.

Second time having Ramen this place was better than the first place and the tofu was so yummy and tasteful

Today I decided to order take out with the toast app. Second time for a take out since April. The experience then was bad. I get there in the rain after ordering to be told they didn't have anymore. Refunded me and keep the tip. Wtf. So today I called first... ordered through today my order will be ready at 543pm... which was 20 min. Later than my order. I've arrived, called pretty instruction and they are putting my order together. I wait 15 more minutes, I check again, they are putting my buns together. This is awful, I've now been waiting 30 min. And my order is still not ready!!!! I'm almost ready to ask for a refund myself this time. I'm trying to kill time by writing this review.... I've got the oxtail bao buns and the curry ramen...I really enjoyed it last time I ate there. Ok food comes out 622pm... almost a full hour. Now I go home to taste it... review on a short pause. read more

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Very fun ramen experience. Went around 5 pm on a Wednesday so it was not crowded. The service was excellent. Had the pork Bao buns appetizer and it was delicious. Had the curry chicken ramen and it was very flavorful broth with good noodles, very good chicken and the veggies completed the meal. The tonkutso ramen with pork belly also delicious. read more

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Chef Wayne is highly interested in making sure you have a great experience. He is very attentive and keeps a positive attitude. He is highly personable and likes to speak with his guests. The food is made-to-order and tastes that way. I had the jerk chicken ramen and there is most definitely noticeable jerk flavor but it mixes well with the umami ramen flavors and is appropriately subtle and not in your face. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained, though I did go when it first opened for the day. My only gripe is that after tax and 20% tip, my total was $40 for a single person (Thai chili wings and jerk chicken ramen). There are places in manhattan that are similarly great that cost less. read more

Had the Lobster ramen, lobster bao buns & chef special chicken and rice bowl and -- oh my god. So good. The broth from the lobster ramen was amazing. Took home all the leftovers no question. I can't wait to come back. 10/10 and the owner is a really nice guy! read more

Great food, one of my favorite places to stop by whenever I'm nearby. Pet friendly, I've had my dog sit by me with no problem, owner is super cool dude. Pork buns probably my favorite thing on the menu, definitely recommend. Cash only but there's an ATM right inside. read more

I just enjoyed my third visit to this wonderful restaurant. I've been extremely happy each time with the food and service. The bai buns are perfectl with great texture and well thought out fillings. The ramen is delicious and beautifully presented with fresh topping including an edible orchid. The staff and owner are very friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to return again! Great experience! read more

5 GOLD stars... can't say enough GREAT things about this place-- the food was fresh, hot & delicious! The service was above & beyond, the owners were warm, kind & friendly! It was a great experience & I can't wait to return! Did I say the food was BEYOND amazing! I had a coconut shrimp bao bun, ordered 1 it was sooooo good, I had another! Then had some jerk chicken ramen, it was perfect! read more

I've never given a rating this low ever. I was fooled by the pictures available. To start it was a Saturday. The restaurant was temporarily closed due to power outages the day before. We call in periodically to check if they were opened and luckily they were. Upon arrival it was hot and no A/C. Our waiter was sweating profusely and always wiping his forehead with his sleeves. We were a party of 4 and he seemed to be flustered. He somehow forgot what I wanted for my main course and he was on the phone putting in our order. Seemed like he had difficulty putting in the order. During the wait, the waiter had a customer outside. He had the door left opened and there was a DJ mixing from next door. It was loud and difficult to talk to each other. Minutes later the door was closed then open again. We shared fried squid appetizer. Way too much salt and overcooked. Was so tough and chewy. So the other 3 received their food and I'm waiting. As I wait, I tasted their ramen, the broth was weak but it just tasted like soy sauce soup. Usually when you make broth, it takes hours and it's very rich in flavor. The other 2 had the specials, coconut shrimp. That was salty like the squid. They said the rice was hard like left out for awhile. Waiter asked how the food was and I'm like do you not see I have no plate in front of me? So he apologizes that they're short handed. You see other reviews stating only 2 people working. So my order was the braised pork in rice bowl. It looked like an order of rice with a side of pork. I didn't take a pic and I should have so you would see the small slices of pork I was served. Meat was dry and salty. The corn was cold and they give you a generous amount of pickled ginger. And my rice was dried out too. Makes me think that the reason they were dry because the were not opened due to power outage. Any person where rice is the main staple of their culture would be offended to receive dry rice lol. I'm sorry but this place didn't meet our expectations. Definitely a hit or miss based on the reviews. I don't see the fusion with these dishes and the name Vibe and Slurp, I don't get it. Would I give it a second chance? No. They need a cook who will taste what they have prepared. If you have high blood pressure, stay away. Ok bye read more

I have a soft spot for new businesses and tend to rate them on a bit of a curve. I pass Vibe N Slurp daily and I have been wanting to try them for a while. Yesterday was the day. As my wife and I were out running some errands, we decided to stop and look at the menu for Vibe N Slurp, it was about 5:45 on a Thursday. Upon looking at the menu we realized prices were a bit steep. This was not a game changer although we were expecting some really good food and large portions for the prices. We called to place our order only to be told to order off the website. As we looked at website to place our order many items were sold out. Ribs & brisket are two that I can recall as we had planned to order both. We ordered the pork belly bao buns for an app, the spicy rib ramen and a vegetable ramen, this came out to about $55. After ordering, a notification came up saying the food would be ready 6:17. We arrived at the parking lot 6:12 and called to let them know we arrived as requested. The phone was answered by the chef / owner, this guy could not have been nicer. He said he was bagging our food and would be out shortly. He didn't come out until almost 6:30. We drove home and unbagged the food with excitement What beautiful presentations for take out. I couldn't help but to start tasting the food before I sat. Flavorful and tasty are understatements. The FK'n pork belly buns were AMAZING!!! Literally melting in our mouths. I wish there were 4 rather than 3 to an order so we could have 2 each. Instead I had to be a gentleman and give my wife the extra one grrrrr. Happy he soups were great and tasty. I have no complaints and def look fwd to getting back there. read more

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Chef Cody was a wonderful host. He made sure everything was done perfectly. If you have a chance to stop here make sure you do each dish is prepared expertly. Couldn't ask for better than chef Cody! The ambience of the restaurant was fantastic never felt more comfortable it is a cozy noodle shop 10/10! read more

Food was amazing, server/cook was the best guy super nice and really friendly/respectful. out of everything the food, and service was perfect. cool lighting and dope music, vibing and slurping aha read more

What people should focus on ordering here are the appetizers - their dumplings are incredible! Came here on a weekday lunch, had only one staff member to both cooke and serve. He made it happen though, amazing! read more

Just ordered from here and was pretty excited. Ordered Tonkotsu and Chicken Curry. The Tonkotsu was missing a few toppings as mentioned on their menu and BOTH are pretty flavorless in terms of broth. Either too watered down or just not enough seasoning. Everything about it was just so bland and disappointing. Do yourself a favor and save your money. read more

Wow Wow & Wow!! We tried this new place in Toms River today. Not only was the restaurant modern with a great ambiance but it's also family owned and operated. They truly make you feel like family. The food was phenomenal. Tonight we had the gyoza pork and the pork belly boa buns as appetizers. Entrees we had the Spicy Boneyard BBQ Rib Tip Ramen and the Curried Chicken Ramen. All food was exceptional! Go check them out. They will not disappoint!! read more

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Food was great like always. Cody was great he provided the best service. This place is great to visit when you craving ramen.

Amazing food, great atmosphere, very friendly owners, and authentically made! We got the pork ramen and bao pork buns so delicious :) read more

Vibe N Slurp - We got the pork ramen and bao pork buns so delicious :) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Tonight I took my family for dinner my daughter has been wanting to go here for months... I'm sorry that I waited so long. We tried the chicken dumplings, we had pork boa and chicken boa, we had edamame .We each got a ramen bowl. While everyone loved theirs, I personally think the curry chicken was the best one. Chef Wayne was friendly and helpful when it came time for my kids to order he helped make it super easy for them. Our waitress was kind and patient and even helped steer us a little bit by telling us what she likes to eat. Over all it was a great dining experience and I look forward to spending many meals here. read more

Definetly some of the best ramen I've ever eaten. , and I've eaten a lot! The unique ambiance definitely fits this place's name. You really will "vibe" to the very fun music that is often played. My only complaint would be that our food took a little long to come out, but after tasting the ramen it was solidly worth the wait read more

Vibe N Slurp - Finished Tonkotsu Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Visited this restaurant for the first time a couple weeks ago and already returned for another meal. Had the Bao buns which were absolutely delicious! Also had the kaarage chicken and oxtail ramen. Everything was so good! Chef Wayne is friendly and welcoming and was telling us all about the food. Will definitely be back! read more

Stopped in with a friend after this had been on our wish list of places to try for a few months. I ordered ramen, he had a rice bowl and we shared the pork buns. We were given only 3 high top tables to choose from to sit at even though their were only 2 other couples in the entire restaurant (there are about 12 tables and a bar counter with stools). They were very small and I didn't have a good place for my bag & jacket (it was a pricey designer bag, sorry but I'm just not ok with putting it on the floor). A few hooks under the table would have gone a long way. With each of us having a drink, a glass of water, napkins, silverware and the bottles of condiments.. there was really no place for 3 plates of food. We both had items substituted in our meals which I didn't find ideal but I ate it anyway. This place is BYOB. The menus had several changes and the prices were confusing. It did take quite awhile for our food to come and service was sluggish over all. While we were there they had several problems with online orders, DoorDash pickup drivers and customers on the phone... things missing, unmentioned substitutions, having to refund people... it seemed like a big stressful mess for everyone involved. It was almost giving ME anxiety! The food was good but not great. The quality of the interior and decor was actually above what I expected for a place in a strip mall though. Their website is currently down, so finding definitive, accurate information is a bit tricky. Take out seems like a dicey choice but dining in might also give you a similar experience without the comfort of your home. Not sure if I'd ever go back. read more

Vibe N Slurp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Great vibes. Great ramen. Gracious service. Many locations. You will not regret giving Vibe and Slurp a try.

I want to give a big shout out to chefs Wayne and Jennie ..The service they gave was amazing, the connection with there customers is incredible, they are one of the most genuine and professional people I know, now on to the food .. first you will never leave hungry , the amount they give and there prices are outstanding, the food was so flavorful, my family will be back read more

TLDR: Its wayyyyy too expensive for the quality you receive. There are plenty of local shops nearby that charge less for better tasting food. The ramen portion is pretty large, but I wasn't impressed by the flavor. The bao are tasty, but at $15, they're $5 per bun. Also, their menus are outdated so we ended up paying way more than expected. Is that even legal? The ambiance / general vibe... It's very dark and cramped. The bathroom is dirty and there was no toilet paper lol. read more

Excellent ramen. I had a build your own ramen with miso base and curry shrimp. So delicious and full of flavor. Also had pork bao buns. Great food and good service. Best ramen in Toms River area hands down. read more

Vibe N Slurp - Ramen with curry shrimp and miso base. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Oh Vibe and Slurp, where do I start. I visited here with such high hopes and excitement and the song I left with in my head was, Build me up Buttercup by The Foundations. For the younger generations, the song says, 'Why do you build me up just TO LET ME DOWN. But if you listen to the song VnS IS Buttercup. They were A TOTAL LET DOWN. So upon walking in, you don't know whether you should seat yourself or wait to be seated because there is no acknowledgement of any kind for a while. Eventually I was waved to go seat myself. With every intention of reviewing the place, I took meticulous notes. The place opened at 2:30. I got there at 2:55. By this time there were only 6 customers including myself. The waitress came to me and gave me the run down on a plethora of items that were not available on the menu. She said, " Well we do have it but it hasn't been prepped for the day because our shipment just came in... ANYONE IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS KNOWS DELIVERIES AND PREPPING ARE DONE HOURS BEFORE OPENING TIME. The waitress got my order wrong even after she said it back it to me. She had no pen and paper. Just a bad memory. By the time I got my WRONG appetizer, (1 oxtail Boa Bun. I ordered the 3pcs oxtail Boa Bun) twenty minutes had already went by. Its a Ramen eating restaurant and the waitress gave me a fork and ladle. She didn't even ask me if I wanted chopsticks. Also, I hate putting my lips to cups so I asked for a straw. Not only were there a lot of unavailable items on the menu but apparently straws weren't available either. By the time I got my Ramen entree it was precisely 3:52. Again, there were only 6 customers including myself. And remember my arrival time? Yep, 2:55 . When it was time to pay I noticed the pricing on the menus differed from what the waitress rang up in the computer. My trip to VnS was annoying, frustrating, confusing and wore on my patience. Believe it or not the Ramen dish ( Curry chicken) was... flavorful. I actually found it hard to enjoy my experience and the Ramen that was set before me because of the impression that was given. The place however was very tidy. I did not use their restroom so I will not comment on that. Restaurants higher kids because they can pay them minimum wage. Perhaps try hiring someone who actually has passion, motivation, organizational skills and a promising future in the food and restaurant business. After reading other reviews about this place, ordering takeout is worse than going to the actual restaurant. I would not recommend this place to anyone unfortunately. Sadly, I wholeheartedly think this place WILL NOT last. Chef Wayne, maybe it's time to return to the drawing board. read more

Been here once before and the food the last time was much better than this visit. The pork in the Ramen was way to fatty and not edible. The broth and the rest of the Ramen were great and flavorful. Pork dumplings were great. read more

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Our normal ramen stop was closed and this one looked interesting... it was AMAZING!!! My boyfriend and I took a bite of the bao buns and we both immediately said "Woah." they were OUT OF THIS WORLD!! The ramen was super beautiful and delicious. The owner was so nice and friendly. Definitely recommend read more