Soul Food Restaurants near Ridgewood, NJ

“The food and service were excellent. Appetizers were great, including the Chicken Karaage (Bites) and Squid Skewer. Beef Gyoza was tasty as well. We had 3 different types of ramen, and all were delicious. The seafood ramen was good and hearty, and the pork broth was great. The pork cutlet was really good quality, meaty and soft. The service was very nice, helpful and friendly. Overall, a great experience and we'll definitely be back.“

“I have been craving banana pudding for some time and didn’t want to go in the city. Every place I’ve gone in New Jersey uses soggy wafers and chalky pudding. Now THIS is banana pudding, I’m actually worried about how dangerous this can be for me. It is delicious! I haven’t had an opportunity to try other items but I certainly will. Please give it a try.“

“When I tell you, me, and my party of 15, had a wonderful time, the music was good the food was out of this world. All of my party guesses had no complaints that was the best food I had in my life better than my mother food. Me and my friends are planning our next meet up at Shawnee’s lol. She was a wonderful host, her and her staff they accommodated my party to the maximum.“

“Damn the food was really good. I order the fried fish with Mac n cheese and cabbage. The cabbage very flavorful and the mac n cheese is really good. The fried fish was excellent to me. almost fell asleep after i finish. the ladies at the restaurant was super nice. the lady in the back knows how to cook. will come again.“

“Had a great time with a group of longtime high school friends for our annual Christmas get together. The restaurant manager, Marian, was so nice and accommodating, giving us a part of their function room. Our server Kayla was also extremely courteous, efficient and always smiling. The food was and the service were both great. We all enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommended. -Delia Barcelona, NJ“

“My wife and I hit different places every Sunday. Diddy's popped up and it was simply amazing. cute space and food was on point. I had the jerk chicken. my wife had the chicken empanadas. Banks (the owner) was a one man show and handled the orders just fine. We will be back.“

“I’ve been driving past this place for a while. Yesterday finally stopped in for a meal. I had ribs, green beans and the Mac & cheese. For dessert had their peach cobbler. Everything was on point. Everything was finger licking gooooood. The place and the staff are very welcoming.Will definitely visit again and again.“

“First thing, forget the haters reviewing here. I called twice asking about my delivery and got straight answers and apology and driver showed up a little late. Driver was cool as a fan, good people. The food, now I got one regret-ate all 3 beef patties and a spinach one (which is perfectly spiced) and eyeballing the oxtail. Nah, had the oxtail and it’s got it-mouthfeel, that mmm of marrow, yeah like det. Much love.“