Chipoba — Restaurant in South Orange

I ordered, Chipoba (South Orange), a couple of times for lunch, and just had to review the ramen. I ordered their, Spicy Miso Ramen w/ Chashu & 6 Minute Egg, on one occasion. And on another occasion I ordered their, Aburi Chashu Rice Bowl w/ 6 Minute Egg. I absolutely LOVED the Ramen Bowl. It was fantastic! The broth tasted extremely fresh and flavorful, the veggies added were fresh and added a nice crisp taste. The Chashu took a little getting used to. Not sure if that’s how ALL of Ramen Chashu comes, but the texture was comparable to being not cooked long enough. Great flavor though! The Aburi Chashu Rice Bowl was extremely disappointing, mainly because for the second time, the pork just did not have a great texture. Everything else was really good though! When I order this place again, might try a different meat or vegan their options. It’s really only the Chashu (Pork), that is throwing the score off a bit. EVERYTHING else was AMAZING! I’d highly recommend, Chipoba (South Orange), to anyone in the area, and are looking for some really good ramen. Unless you’re accustomed to the Chashu, I’d say get something else. The Chashu was really good in flavor, it’s just the texture. The fat doesn’t melt in your mouth, and the pork is a bit tough. But def check this place out, the customer service is so dang good. They’re really nice and attentive. The Spicy Miso Ramen broth...

I had a taro bubble tea from here and it was good but they didn’t give enough of bubbles in the drink. I it was about 1/2 tbspn- 2 sips and it was done. I mentioned it and she said if I wanted more, I should have specified.. how, if I do not know how much you are going to put in the first place . I asked about an additional item on the menu and the worker couldn’t not explain to me what it was, that’s a red flag.

UPDATE: I went back and ordered the Taro again and got extra bubbles and the drink was disgusting . It taste like water this time around l and the extra bubbles should have been the regular amount . I poured the whole drink out. I WILL...

Food is amazing the workers are super friendly, only think I would change about the ramen broth is super salty. Perfect amount of noodles and broth. The buns and poke bowls are super delicious. I love how you get too choose what you want in your poke bowl. The boba teas are amazing. My favorite is the milk taro bubble tea. I think they need more chairs and tables inside. I know they can’t fit allot in such a small space. I’m so happy there’s a bubble/poke bowl place in town so now I don’t have too go too nyc all the time too get it. Sad there closed on Sundays because allot of restaurants in south orange are closed. But if your in town...