I haven't had a good katsu don bowl for so long, and this definitely hit the spot. I arrived around 6:30 on a Tuesday night and dining area was empty except for me although a few other tables filled while i was eating. I love this sort of Japanese street food. The only thing holding back a 5 stars is I do think it would be better with just a little more sauce, and I might have imagined it, but it tasted to me like the oil might have needed changing, but overall I have no hesitation to come and dine again. read more

Jin Ramen - Hamilton Heights - Karaage Don Japanese Boneless Fried Chicken - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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3rd location of this popular chain specialized in ramen. The menu is the same as in the other locations. I couldn't see the 2nd floor, because of a private party, but this location seems to have comparable seats to the 125th Street place. Service is very good as usual. Pork buns: delicious. Spicy Tonkatsu ramen: my second favorite of the ramen they have. Kakuni ramen: they serve you a huge piece of pork belly... very succulent. I wish they kept the same proportions of noodles and broth they serve in the tonkatsu ramen. Since it costs a bit more, I was disappointed to see much less broth and noodles. It's nonetheless my favorite. Overall, this place is as solid as the other two. They ain't cheap, but the quality of what I usually order is high. I should probably try other options from the menu to compare with other places. The chirashi bowl is delicious, but I haven't had much else. read more

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Jin Ramen is a another restaurant that has stood the test of time when it comes to good dish selections. Whenever I'm in uptown Manhattan craving high-quality, consistent ramen, dining at their establishment is always my top choice. As a non-pork eater, I appreciate their diverse menu, which includes chicken and vegetable broth options. Overall, the food quality at Jin Ramen is delicious and reliable. Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Price: $$ Would I recommend this establishment? Yes read more

Jin Ramen - Hamilton Heights - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Decent ramen. Not the best but also not the worst. Ordered the karu Tonkotsu ramen containing a Mild. Creamy and rich, full flavor broth created from slow cooked pork bones. Served with chashu pork, pork seasoned boiled egg, and shishito peppers. Topped with shredded scallions, sesame seeds, and black garlic oil. Thin Noodles as well. The music was very weird and did not flow. I get it was maybe trying to be inclusive but it was everywhere. Rock, then hip hop then asian, then rock, then pop, then rap. Service was okay. Could've been better considering there weren't many people dining while there. The yozu drink was exceptional and was super happy I got it. Very refreshing and tasty. read more

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I've eaten here 3 times, once in restaurant, once takeout, once through DoorDash! All times very good. My go to is a classic Tonkatsu. The service has been very welcoming & personable It's such a nice cozy spot in the neighborhood, I always find excuses to eat at this place! read more

The noodles are amazing: the broth and veggies and eggs make a beautiful dish! There's good beer. The wait staff is so nice and helpful! It's a low-pressure place with lots of dining space. I was nervous on my first visit that I wouldn't know what to order. The waiter helped guide me. I've been back many times since then. read more

My friend, husband, and I came here for late night dinner. It's definitely tightly seated in there so not ideal for big group. Our server was friendly, but service was a little slow. The multiple menus were a bit overwhelming but realized the menu with the pictures and the menu without the pictures were the same menu (probably could've only done one of them lol). We got the chicken gyoza and edamame for appetizers which were delicious. For food, I did the chicken teriyaki Don rice bowl. My husband and friend got the Shoyu chicken stock house ramen. All the meals were super good and big portions! read more

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They served us raw chicken (chicken bun) and literally stopped communicating with us for the rest of the meal. Ramen was meh. Gyoza were meh. Service was bad. Yuzu lemonade was great! No reason to return. read more

Amazing service and plenty of seating. Has a fun kids menu along with a variety of ramen options along with other choices. Great place for kids. read more

Door Dash The vegetable ramen was delivered hot and fresh. It was a large portion of delicious broth, noodles, and vegetables. read more

1st time trying this place. Lunch Chashu Don take out was delicious! Recommend this place for lunch. read more

Jin Ramen - Hamilton Heights - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Keep coming back for the Miso Ramen (chicken stock) , delicious!! Another favorite: Chicken Nanban Don Service is excellent read more

Jin Ramen - Hamilton Heights - Miso Ramen (chicken stock) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

trekked over to hamilton heights to visit a friend and we grabbed some dinner here. turns out this restaurant actually made it to the michelin bib gourmand list :O their menu is full of the classic appetizers and ramen dishes that you'd expect to see at your average ramen joint. the portion sizes here are massive and definitely worth sharing with a friend! otherwise you'll have plenty of leftovers like we did what we ordered (* = my faves): -drinks: spicy yuzu*, butterfly pea tonic -chicken nanban buns* -kani salad -kakuni (braised pork belly) ramen* -shio ramen -chcoolate cake unfortunately the dessert we wanted to try (swiss roll cake) was sold out, so we opted for the chocolate cake instead. it was good but definitely ate that cake while we were a bit disappointed :') the kakuni ramen was a little bit sweeter than i expected, but it was still savory enough to satisfy the rich ramen broth itch. i think shio ramen is underrated, and this spot did a good job with it! a little bit *too* salty for my taste, but that's what shio ramen is supposed to be right? the chicken nanban buns were definitely a top favorite dish of the meal, they were packed with flavor and each bao bun was overflowing with delicious saucy chicken. also the spicy yuzu cocktail was super interesting, i didn't think i'd be able to finish it given i'm SO bad with spice but i did it! the bottom of the drink was where all the spice ended up... finishing that drink was a fun time XD. read more

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We went for lunch. We didn't get it. We waited and waited, finally we had to go get our menu ourselves. Then we waited again for someone to take our order, never happened. There were two people I could see working and about six customers including us. We gave up 40 minutes of our lives for nothing. Yes, we asked for menus, yes we asked to have our order taken, no they did not do that or say anything or make any gesture of apology as we left. read more

This is the same great Jin's food that they serve on 125th and Broadway and on the Upper West Side on Amsterdam avenue. My issue with the place is that they decided to position the communal bathroom sink in an area with no door. Therefore, when a customer washes their hands EVERYONE in the restaurant is treated to the sonic sound of the hand dryer doing its job blowing water off epidermis. It's a real buzzkill, Jin. read more

The shishito peppers had no salt, my wife thought these were not shishito at all (the skin was not right). The chirashi? Terrible, the fish was tasteless, salmon, tuna, even the ikura!, I could not finish it. The ramen used to be good in 125, I don't want to try it here at all. read more

*This is the only location for this chain that I've been to* The space itself is smaller so you definitely want to make reservations for groups bigger than 4, I'd say. The staff has always been pleasant, and it's pretty easy to get their attention if you need something. There is a small space upstairs, which I assume is for parties, but I've never been up there, so I can't confirm. The major entrees are the ramen and rice bowls (my favorites are the kuro tonkatsu ramen or the sukiyaki don), which are all pretty savory, and delicious, and have a generous serving size. They also have dry noodles (without broth) and some curries. The kelp salad is nice and refreshing, and the appetizers are pretty solid (the chicken/pork Nanban buns and the kara-age are the best, in my opinion). Don't expect cocktail bar drinks as they don't have a full bar, and the mixed drinks are likely made from premade mixes, but you get exactly what you'd expect. The beer and sake are good, though (I can't remember the names of them but the cloudy sake option and the sake described as 'earthy' are nice). Overall a nice spot for date night (probably not a first date, depending on how much you're trying to impress) or to satisfy your ramen/rice bowl fix. read more

YES YES YES. For me the most important element in any good Ramen is the broth. It must have depth of flavor and be served at the right temperature. The complexities are not easy to get and Jin Ramen does an excellent job. Great atmosphere, decorative and not obnoxious- good for a date or family lunch. The waitress and staff were lovely knowledgeable and not pushy. I highly recommend this location as well as it's only a few months old and still has that new car sparkle. read more

Cool store w a very good variety menu! Pork soup Ramen is very tasty. Nuddle is made by store, thin and not too softy! (Soup is on bid too salty side! So I took away 1 star.) Overall a worth to often visiting place on neighborhood. (It will be lined up if it locate downtown Mahantton read more

This is a good place to go if you live in the neighborhood and are craving authentic Ramen. The noodles and appetizers are high quality as their other locations. However, I wasn't a big fan of the broth itself, it could use a bit more work. The vibe and decoration is perfect for families, dates, and friends. Aside from their ramen I also recommend their pork buns! read more

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Great spot with a cool vibe! Portions are very generous, and the wait staff was good.

Over priced for the quality provided. It is not an authentic Japanese food. The service is a little below average.

I just expected more "ramen " vibes .. new restaurant so maybe give it time. Or maybe my expectations were the problem ? Nice interior but whatever I ordered just "needed more" beautiful space though read more

This location just opened so in their defense they need some more time to establish themselves and have an acceptable level of consistency taste wise, but the broth of the ramen I had was awful. Otherwise the staff was pleasant and fast. The ambiance and space was good. If this place had more competition near by, it would go out of business in 6 months but I am hoping that the awful taste of the broth was a one off. I hope this place succeeds and I will give this place another try for sure. read more

After a much delayed opening (4 years in the making), this mini ramen chain has finally opened its third location and all on the UWS. For now, it's just dinner service as they're adjusting to the new business. Menu would be identical to the other locations, so expect their variations of ramen, including their Hakata style ramen, but also hiyashi chuka or zaru soba as refreshing cold noodle to close out the summer. Or go for the donburi and appetizers. With their lunch specials, this restaurant would be a boon to Colombia students and staff. read more

I'm so glad this little place opened near me! I went there today and the food was so great especially on a cold day. I had the Shiyo ramen and pork buns. The broth was soo good and well seasoned. The interior is very cute and the service is wonderful. A cute lil date spot. It was around $17-18 per bowl but I truthfully think it was worth it. They don't skimp on the noodles and food inside the broth. I highly recommend to anyone in the area!! read more

I AM HONESTLY APALLED, never in my life have I got 12 RAW garlic gloves in a bowl of Ramen. My poached egg was raw and it literally DISSOLVED the moment I touched it with chopstick. I was so happy to have a ramen place in my neighborhood but I AM IN SHOOK. Not sure if it's because its Monday nite but the cook should be fire on the premise. SAVE YOURSELVES the disappointment. ZERO authenticity and HUGE disappointment. read more

Jin Ramen - Hamilton Heights - Raw garlic in my ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

We waited a few days before dining at this location they are still in soft opening mode. I look forward to them opening for lunch hours. The food at this location is consistent with the other locations to our relief since this place is just around the corner for us. The service was well organized and attentive. The. downstairs sitting space is good sized, not sure how they move the food upstairs which may affect service if they are carrying the food up the staircase. Would be nice if all locations would add a dessert menu and bring back the tea they used to serve. read more

The Michelin guide bib gourmand ramen house makes a new location in Harlem after the UWS one. Really good! Unique ramens and great appetizers as well. Accompanied by excellent service! read more

Ramen was warm. Garlic was almost raw. Nothing like the experience I have had at other Jin Ramen restaurants. read more

October 25, 2022 today my Card company was able to successfully retrieve my $21.78 for the soup I didn't get. This concludes a horrendous food service experience for me. The lesson here is: " Not every brand new local" business needs your $21.78 so hold on to your cash until the Yelp reviews are substantial enough to give it a try." Obviously I won't be back. read more

This past Friday (yesterday) was an exceptional experience at this restaurant. Having only been here once before and going here on a whim for a second time, we had an amazing date night and with the flavors from the food, the delightful atmosphere, and just an overall vibe that's unexpected if you've never been here before. The food comes out fairly fast each time and you're not disappointed when it comes to portions either. I came here with my husband the first time and we were not prepared for how large the food was but not in a way that was just quantity over quality. The food portion was almost unreal but, yet SO good. We had to take our food to go because we were shocked when we ordered the Gyu don, shoyu ramen, and vegan ramen. We had thought it would be a walk in the park but it was just so much food and it deserved a second attempt now that we knew just how big the portions really were. So yesterday.. we walked in, and were instantly greeted, seated and granted we switched tables .. three times.. the staff didn't even wince, they wanted us as comfortable as can be. We got our food and again, portions; except this time we were more prepared for the dishes. Regardless of menu item, you'll be okay; just get what you want and you won't be disappointed. Fast forward through the night, we hear some whispers about an event on the upper level and ask if it's possible to go and get in with the group. Within minutes, "After dinner, you're more than welcome to go up with the group." Sure enough, my husband finished his meal and I fell short and had to take mine to go so we didn't miss too much of the event. We go upstairs and we're greeted with an experience we were - for a lack of better words - blown away by. Just watx read more

Good service and food was tasty! The indoor dining area was cute and comfortable too.

Great service. Very friend servers, and not so packed in like the other locations. Just a great food as the UWS one I usually go to! So yummy! One of my favorite places. And love that there are vegan options. The Vegetable Ramen is sooooo delicious! Favorite of my whole family. read more

Came for lunch with friends and not only was food delicious (ordered tonkotsu) but service was so great. We kind liberes talking and Dylan was so nice - not rushing us and filing our waters etc. Definitely coming back. Friend ordered some kind of chicken thing for appetizer and I stole a bite - SOOOO GOOD. I'm order that next time too. read more