For whatever reason consistently good soul food restaurants just don't exist in New Jersey (besides 4 Brothers in Warren). This surprises me because, it's not difficult to make this kind of food well. Forever gonna be disappointed when soul food joints are underwhelming. WE can do better. Stop cutting corners. Invest in your cooks/ingredients and take pages from your favorite restaurants and apply them to your business. The whiting was under seasoned and no cornmeal in the mixture. What could you possibly be using? Even McCormick has cornmeal, I think. Macaroni and cheese def didn't have any good quality freshly shredded cheese. Mostly velvetta or American cheese. Cabbage was nothing to write home about. My friend ordered the fried chicken. It was burnt AND had no seasoning. How? Only reason why this place gets 2 stores is the jerk shrimp spring rolls. Didn't see any shrimp but the sauce was good. read more

I'll start by saying I have never seen such beautifully fried chicken wings in my life. Even packed in the Styrofoam container they were beautiful. And pre pandemic sized. My expectations were at an all time high. And then it happened. I bit into the most beautifully fried, moist, juicy un/underseasoned chicken wing I've had since I made my own! Oh the pain, the disappointment . I sprinkled some Frank's Red Hot and some sea salt in hopes of providing those beautiful wings with some assistance and...nope. The sides weren't memorable ... attribute that more to my disappointment than the quality of the cook. I doubt I'll order again because I don't know if my heart could take another beautiful bland meal read more

Today, (8-20-20), I went to BLENDED FLAVORS for the first time. I ordered salmon with teriyaki glaze,with cabbage and garlic string beans . DELICIOUS DELICIOUS. MY food put a smile on my face . I'm definitely going back.. The staff were very polite.. My name is Demetrius, (Deedee) read more

Blended Flavors - Southern Near Me - Linden, New Jersey

The food was good but the mac and cheese was dry as if its been sitting for awhile. I wish they would have given me fresher mac and cheese because it kind of ruined the meal... the potato salad was good though. read more

Blended Flavors - Southern Near Me - Linden, New Jersey

This rum punch was AMAZING! I also had the shrimp quesadilla. Unfortunately they didn't make it to the photo because they were that good!!!! Highly recommending this hidden gem! read more

Blended Flavors - Hurricane Rum Punch - Southern Near Me - Linden, New Jersey

Their food is amazing! I love their chicken wings, Rasta pasta and jerk egg rolls. The sauce that comes with the egg rolls is really next level!!!! read more

Gathered here with family and it was amazing!!! From the passion fruit margarita's to my lamb chops! Everything was delicious. The ambiance, the music, the staff on point! Can't wait to go back. The leftovers taste just as good as I was in the restaurant. What a great experience! read more

If your dining in, between ordering and for time to wait, wait...4:20 now 5:22 and still waiting... My husband and I waited at least an hour. The people working did come check on us..refilled my husband ice tea... read more

Ordered the Shrimp Rasta Pasta & Jerk Chicken with yams and greens. Both dishes were well seasoned. The chicken was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. Ordered via Uber Eats. Good food. Would like to visit the actual restaurant eventually. read more

Enjoyed the food and the service. Our waiter was attentive and helpful in his suggestions for food items.

Went to Blended Flavors with a couple of the fellas and dined in for lunch. We ordered a bunch of apps & sides but for my main dish I got the Rasta Pasta with fried salmon and it was ON POINT. Luckily, I ordered my wife a to-go order of Rasta Pasta with shrimp so I was able to photograph her dish...mine was so good it didn't last long enough for a photo-op. Nice clean establishment and the bathroom is really clean as well. As far as I'm concerned, cleanliness & the restroom of an establishment says a lot. Will definitely visit again. read more

Blended Flavors - Rasta Pasta with Shrimp. - Southern Near Me - Linden, New Jersey

I had there Lamp Chops , It was good. I do feel like the food was just too sweet. Nothing tasted like WOW more like okay this is not bad.

Large portions of deliciousness! Very flavorful dishes, reasonably priced! Nice ambiance with music DJ.

the food was good a little too much sauce when i can to pick up the food there was sauce all over the bag mac and cheese was okay i've had better but the collard greens was great. i'd probably come again to try the jerk chicken rolls read more

Blended Flavors - teriyaki salmon mac n cheese and collard greens - Southern Near Me - Linden, New Jersey

Food was subpar . Very cold inside restaurant. Waitress was not attentive and was arguing with other staff

Smothered Turkey Wings Candied Yams Potato salad Greens Mac and cheese The food was amazing! Customer service was on point! I can't wait to go back! read more

Good day! The only thing that save me from giving one review was the young lady Ms Brie! She was very welcoming and went above and beyond. So let me know rate the food and drinks, me and my honey was so disappointed in the food and the drinks. First the place wasn't so crowded where we had to wait for a couple drink. The margarita was nasty period and the Sangria that is so simple taste like beer. I knew my drink was going to be nasty by looking at the bartender face which was unwelcoming and she look not happy I should say. Taste your drinks before you hand them out...The floor host had to go make both the drinks over. All that good liquor, they need a professional bartender. Now this morning me and my honey was on the toilet. He got rasta pasta with some dried up piece of pan seared salmon. He ate it because he was extremely hungry and I had oxtail with rasta pasta which was horrible as well. I didn't barley touch mines.The pasta taste was not good at all and the oxtails was like Dominican style , no real flavor and the sauce was not dark and tasty like Caribbeans make it. We spent $83 on tasteless food and drinks. The ambiance was nice and the gentleman on the floor was as well. The music was good as well. Me and my honey are both 50 and we just like to enjoy good food and drinks. I am at the age now where I am writing reviews snd calling corporate!!! read more

Visited restaurant early evening to give their Jamaican infused menu a go... unfortunately; from the moment we entered the establishment, we were not treated at the door; however saw menus on the hostess stand, and decided to take a look... preparing to place our order we were greeted by a young man that was working behind the bar... and for one reason or another; was not very pleasant... he said, "what can I get you" we both said give us a moment; my cousin went on to place his order as I received a call from another family member interested in a plate... the young man continued as I was still on the phone to ask me; "are you ready to order or not",,, I asked if he could give me a minute... he continued by saying m, I'm trying to put your order in together... I said, it's ok because we are not in a hurry so it's ok to place the other order... the gentleman I was asked a question by my family member who was on the phone regarding their location... which I was not sure... the gentleman; with a very strong tone said, it's on St. George's Ave, now are you ready to order... I opted to exit the store as I was no longer interested in dining with this establishment... my family did receive his meal and we left... the unfortunate thing is as a Chef; I often times enjoy dining with new establishments... however; with this type of service; I will never return and would not recommend... I did taste my family's food and will admit the oxtails were ok; the Mac n Cheese was not bad and the cabbage; though served cold; had pretty good flavor.:: Nonetheless; CUSTOMER SERVICE is everything!!! ‍ read more

Recently, I ordered the teriyaki salmon , doubled scoops of potato salad, collard greens and it was delicious. I will be returning!

Always happy to support small black business and this one didn't disappoint. I'm sure about the previous reviews about service as my experience was delightful. The owner happened to be there the day I went and greeted all customers with a smile. The staff was kind and helpful as well. Ok the food my goodness the honey hot sauce fries chicken dinner was everything! The chicken was seasoned to perfection. I wanted to try the jerk spring rolls but I was trying to preserve my summer body. I will definitely be back and can't wait to try other entrees. Oh btw the portions are big so bring your appetite. read more

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Had the opportunity to try this restaurant for the first time. Ordered takeout Rasta Pasta with Chicken, Oxtails and Jerk Honey Wings with Coconut Curry Rice. All were very flavorful and not too spicy. The kids enjoyed it. The young girls who took my order were so cute and professional as well as the other workers. Will be back! read more

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Blended Flavors provided catering services for an 30 person event that I held. The food arrived fresh, was tasty, and was delivered punctually. All of my guests raved about the food. Chef Tasha is very professional and had great communication and placing my order was easy. Upon my request, she also made an item for me that was not on the catering menu. I have also ordered takeout out and Uber eats a few times and everything was also delicious. They serve one of the best wings in NJ that I have tasted so far. This business will always get my support. read more

The restaurant was clean and vibrant. As far as the food, just ok. Not enough jerk flavor in the quesadilla, jerk shrimp eggroll, or jerk chicken eggroll. I had a friend (who is very clever at naming the seasoning flavors in food) try the jerk to see if it was just me and they didn't even come close to mentioning the "jerk" flavor. I wanted to go back and try the Rasta Pasta but I will pass. read more

I stopped by this place a couple of weeks ago and I usually to RT 22 or to Newark to the well know Jamaican franchise locations. I was very pleased with the portions and the quality of the food from here. Since I am in Perth Amboy this will save me a longer trip, also the staff was very friendly. read more

Decides to give this place a try because my girlfriend vouched for them . I had the "Rasta pasta" (Cajun pasta not a lick of jerk seasonin pon it) and the wings. They were decent and had a little kick . Food was good don't get it twisted but if you want Rasta pasta this isn't it .The Rasta pasta here is literally Cajun pasta not a ounce of jerk was used in the dish if my particular order was a "lemon" then I guess but if this is how it always is please change the name to Cajun pasta as to not mislead your potential patrons. read more

After seeing so many pop ups on FB we finally gave this place a try. There were cars lined up outside waiting for orders which got me very excited. I ordered Rasta Pasta with Teriyaki Salmon and a side of cabbage while my husband got Oxtails over rice with side of greens and mac & cheese. Rasta Pasta w/Salmon - Was very good! Would definitely return for more. Plenty of pasta I would have like a bigger piece of fish. Overall good dish. Oxtails were good but could have benefited from more gravy. The side dishes were all just "eh". Mac and cheese was very dry, greens flavor was mostly of spice and the cabbage was the tastiest of them all. All in all I think it all comes down to personal preferences. I wouldn't get the sides but would definitely go back for the pasta and salmon. read more

They had a rocky start as far as customer service but I decided to give them a second chance because the owner was really nice and professional. I'm glad I did. Everything on the menu is great. I love Caribbean food and I usually hate oxtails but Blended Flavors has the best. I'm not sure what is the recipe for the honey jerk wings but I'm addicted. Lastly I have been going consistently or getting my food delivered. Usually once a week and the customer service has been top notch read more

Blended Flavors is really good! My hubby and I order from here all the time. It is consistently tasty and fresh. Only one time did we go and have to wait for our food longer, but that was all. I would highly recommend the fried chicken, yams and mac and cheese. Also, the seafood mac is very good. I am so happy this place is near me. read more

I was dying of hunger when I came in to pick up my food, I called not 3 minutes before walking in to MAKE SURE my order was ready. The curly haired girl checked me out, said it wasn't ready... waited for 10 mins but then I asked the other person working how long for my order and they grabbed it off the shelf... meaning... my bag of food was just sitting there waiting to be taken. Foods good just needs better service and a better sign because I know people are confused walking into the renovated spot next door read more

I ordered food from here and waited patiently for 50 minutes when I had already pre ordered food on the app. I couldn't wait anymore and left without my food . Others in front of me were also still waiting. Highly recommend calling first to see if it's ready and then pick it up. Terrible experience read more

Came here to pick up a company lunch and ordered most of the items on the list. The portions here are pretty big and can easily be split between 2 people ( i dont share my food). My only issue is that they some food are only made on certain days, but there are other plenty choices to pick from! They have great hospitality and customer service. Not many take out places will show you your food was made right before packing. Don't you hate it when you order for pick up, return to your place and find out that your food was incorrect? Not here! the gentleman who works up front ensures your food is correct. Food overall was great and you can definitely tell it was homey cooked feeling to it. I was a little jealous that i didnt get a honey muffin with my pasta :( But from what my coworkers said, you cannot skip out on the muffins, get them! Will be back soon! read more

I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant once again and the food was delicious! However the cashier/server (Carlena) can use more training in customer service. The last visit before this the customer service was outstanding and I'm sorry I didnt get her name. But If you want good food with a Caribbean flare Blended Flavors is the place. Try the Rasta Pasta and make sure you get a couple of sides. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening around 530pm. We ordered out food and was told that it would be ready in 20-25 mins. Came back in 30 mins and was told that they were backed up and needed an extra 15 mins. After 10 mins I got a call saying they ran out of candied yams and would give us mac n cheese instead. (Food still not ready) At 7pm we received 2 calls saying our order was ready. I go inside to get the food, the door is locked because they close at 7. The order was wrong, instead of mac n cheese they gave extra rice. I packed up the food and left. The food was cold and had to be microwaved and never received the drinks we paid for, $60 bucks down the drain. What a waste. I'm all for supporting my kind but not for service like this. read more

If you are looking for some real good southern/Caribbean soul food, this is definitely the spot. The food is good and the prices are excellent for the quality and quantity of the food you get. There are different specials offered and I would highly suggest you try what the special is for the day so you do not miss out. You will not be disappointed. *Atmosphere is quaint about 6 tables, no frills but welcoming like a warm hug from your Southern auntie. *Food- **Macaroni and Cheese - Just like that way your Southern grandma used to make it back in the day. It is succulent and delicious! ** **The candied yams - perfectly done, not too sweet, yet very yummy! ** **Fried Chicken wings - seasoned and fried to perfection! ** Rasta Pasta with Salmon - Salmon is juicy and rasta pasta is very good. ** Collard Greens - fresh and satisfying. **Dessert- THE GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE IS EVERYTHING!!! NO, really, it is! The cake is delicious, moist, and baked to perfection. TRY THE CAKES! i suggest you not leave until you have dessert. If you are looking for a second southern home to eat great food with good service..GO! You will not regret it and you will be back. It will be money well spent! read more

Was craving Mac and Cheese in the Linden area and Came across BF on Yelp. I had the Rasta Pasta with chicken and a side of Mac. The food was AMAZING. The sauce and chicken had a little spice but not too much and were well seasoned. The Mac and cheese did not disappoint. Had just the right amount of cheese. There was no indoor dining due to COVID but the vibe and ambiance was still very welcoming and relaxing. Will definitely be a regular customer. read more

Really pleasant first visit! I put in an order over the phone and picked it up. The girl up front was friendly helpful, and the customers in the store all seemed impressed. As for the food: The mac & cheese & yams were awesome. The jerk chicken was more stewed than the traditional jerk chicken, so the pictures didn't really add up, but it was really good! The BBQ wings were also quite good. The sauce is a bit sweet, and really tangy, so if that's up your alley you're going to enjoy them. I'll definitely be coming here again, that's for sure. read more

Oxtail is the best I've had in NJ. I've had oxtail in different cultures. Cuban, Haitian, Jamaican and Puerto Rican. This is clearly a winner in my experience. People cool and laid back. They will even play the music you like. read more

I ordered oxtails from this place and was extremely disappointed. This has to be the worse meal I've had in my life. Oxtails had little to no seasoning and when I tried offering it to my kids they refused to eat it just by looking at it. Smh I paid $30 for a meal and it was a waste! read more

Got some fried catfish, Mac n cheese and some cabbage. It's so good. Make sure when in Linden you check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Blended Flavors - Fried catfish, cabbage and Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Linden, New Jersey

Great customer service, makes food fresh and accommodates your specific needs if you want spicy or not. In the picture included I had Rasta pasta with oxtails. Oxtails was well cooked, it fell right of the bone which is how I like it. I had a side of collard greens just to taste. It was okay, a little under cook for my taste it was still crunchy but some might like it that way. It was seasoned well though. read more

Blended Flavors - Oxtail Rasta pasta - Southern Near Me - Linden, New Jersey