JINYA Ramen Bar

One of the best ramen restaurants in the area. I went to this location and the one in VA and they didn’t disappoint. Very flavorful and good portions given. The quality of the food is good too. I keep my bowl simple with the ingredients it comes with. One downside was the spicy bowl we ordered wasn’t spicy but it was still edible. Customer service was good. Parking is terrible but that’s DC, unfortunately.

Great atmosphere, awesome food, presentation and service . The food has so much flavor you can’t just settle for one appetizer. Make sure to save space for your ramen bowl the star of the show. Shout out to Zahara our waitress she was very nice and helpful. We are definitely coming.

The food was overall quite tasty, but a tiny bit too salty, especially the karage. I was disappointed by the fact that they didn't have any hot sake. The guy who served us was really nice, polite, friendly and courteous, but the bus boy was being really rude to us. At some point he started taking the plates away even if some of us were still eating. Not a professional behavior. I understand it's Friday, but you shouldn't work at a restaurant if you're gonna be in a rush to leave.

I loved my experience at JINYA! Everyone is so kind and welcoming. Our waitress Camila was knowledgeable and attentive! My favorite appetizer is the spicy creamy shrimp tempura. Perfect spot for some ramen all year round. Will definitely be back

This place is amazing. The ambiance is unforgettable and the food is spectacular. The environment will have you coming back for more. Sergii is the greatest bartender I've come across, really friendly and awesome at his craft. Everything is delicious here. The drinks are exquisite here. The presence of greatness is among this place. My server Darwin did a great job and I can't wait to visit again!

I thoroughly enjoy eating at JINYA every time I go. The service is good and the food is even better! I tried the Impossible Gyoza and they were delicious. It came with a spicy dipping sauce which was amazing if you like spicy. We also tried the brussel sprouts … never had better sprouts than these. It had some butter like sauce at the bottom that I just ended up dumping in my ramen lol!

In my opinion one of the best ramen places in DC. I love coming here the service has always been great and have never had any complaints with the food. The space is pretty small and may seem a little cramped when they are busy but it is well worth it. Even the drinks they have are good too!

Really cool ramen bar. It’s a multilevel, long building that lures you in as a customer. The atmosphere here is crisp - black on wood with intentional lighting. Plenty of seating, both at the bars and plenty of tables for larger parties. Overall, just cool. The drink lists and food options are pretty solid. Highly recommend to start off with the Okinawan Punch rum punch with a twist and the creamy tempura shrimp. Both were excellent. As for the ramen bowls, staff will tell you there’s no best bowl. And after a couple visits, I agree. Each of the ones I tried were tasty and very generous in portion. All the way around, a good spot.

When I first walked in, my impressions of the restaurant were that it was well maintained and cleaned. The decor was aesthetically pleasing with a modern look juxtaposed with an industrial vibe from the brick and corroded iron veneer. The bathroom was sleek and clean was well. I walked out of the restroom back into the dimly lit ambiance ready to browse the menu and order. After opening the menu from the QR code, I noticed that Jinya offers a huge selection of foods such as fusion appetizers and meals like chashu rice bowls. I went ahead and ordered a classic tonkotsu ramen with no toppings with a side of takoyaki. I waited a while for the food to arrive--on the long side for a ramen restaurant, but was excited to see that the food looked exactly it was on the online menu. Jinya did a good job on the presentation. The ajitama egg and the chashu slices were perfect. Slightly chilled with a melt-in-your-mouth umami feel. After finishing these, I was left wishing for more flavors and textures as there were only noodles and broth left. Though at a perfectly cooked al dente and flavorful, I wish I ordered bamboo shoots or otherwise to combat the monotonous onslaught of noodles. I could not justify ordering more toppings as its base price was already at a premium of $20. I couldn't help but to remember the fully loaded ramen bowls for roughly half the cost in the Little Tokyo district of LA. I polish off the bowl by slurping the broth. Bold, but not pungent. In the end, I thought the portioning seemed rather small even with the takoyaki best I have ever had in terms of flavor and presentation. Had I ordered toppings to accompany the ramen bowl, perhaps the portioning would have been adequate. All in all, well done in terms of quality, but the portioning was rather small and left me wanting more. I will definitely come back again.

The menu is pretty large. I had a ramen and Mochi ice. Both very good. Plus a nice local craft beer - perfect. Great food together with friendly service - what else do you need.