Stopped by here on a Friday night with a friend. The space is decent--medium-sized with a good amount of indoor seating, so we got seated without a headache. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen (chicken stock, straight noodles, chicken, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, nori). Honestly? It was just okay. On paper, all the right elements are there, but the execution was incredibly average. The broth lacked real depth, and the whole bowl was just pretty forgettable. Nothing to write home about. If you're in the area and need a quick, straightforward bite, it does the job. Just don't expect to be blown away. read more

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Stopped here for a bite to eat after spending a day at the museum of natural history. Started with the Chicken Nanban - heavy on the sweet chili sauce - and absolutely loved Nasu Nibitashi - cold eggplant in a savory fashion, what's not to love. Hubs enjoyed his House Shoyu and I enjoyed my Spicy Tonkotsu. I def wanna come back and try the Volcano Tonkotsu (even if it kills me!) read more

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They remain one of the more creative takes on ramen in the city, have an easy and fast order process, and are a convenient place for ramen in UWS, in an area where there aren't many good noodle soup choices. It's been years since I last ate at Jin Ramen, and on a weekend evening I found myself looking for dining in the neighborhood which led to a stop by here for takeout. Ordering online was easy, their website provides clear descriptions of each item with prices. They're available on almost all online platforms as well (Seamless/Grubhub, Caviar. DoorDash etc). Food was ready in 30 minutes, securely packed to go. Prices are definitely in the higher side and inflation hasn't helped. While the portion size is quite generous with plentiful chunks of tender chicken, caramelized onions, shiitake, scallions and tomatoes, $28 felt like a lot to pay for the Pollo Encebollado Ramen. The broth reminded me of a light salsa verde and was a flavorful albeit imo slightly too salty take. The chicken was delicious and definitely a highlight of this bowl. The Chicken Nanban $15 appetizer came with eight pieces of fried, marinated chicken, glazed in a tangy sauce. While tasty it was somewhat generic. The Kuro Shio Ramen $23 was a lighter broth, with several sizeable pieces of chicken, more of a classic flavor profile here with a tad hint of citrus and chili. The poached egg was cooked perfectly. I might return if in the area though wouldn't go out of my way to drop by. read more

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The prices have gone up but the food still delivers! Just had their tuna soba and it was delicious. I can't speak to their newer menu items (NYC style) but they looked interesting. read more

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This place is so good, I would come back everytime I wanted ramen. The food is so delicious and the flavors melt on your tongue. The portion sizes are also huge. There is both seating indoors and outdoors and the staff is very quick with service. read more

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We were able to get seated at the bar with no wait and the food came out pretty quickly as well. I really appreciated the wide variety of veggie broths Jin Ramen had -- I'm used to only being able to order the singular vegetarian option at other places. The concept of green Thai curry ramen broth is pretty unique imo. read more

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This is a great local place on the UWS for comfy hearty bowls of ramen. We got two Orion beers and a Tonkotsku and a Spicy Tonkotsu. Great service and vibe and their noodles are incredible. All around excellent place. read more

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I've gone to Jin Ramen about 10 times but not for the past few years. Went last night and it was just as I remembered and really good. I had the Kimchee Pork Dry Ramen which I had not had before. Excellent! We got seated at the bar without a reservation on a Thursday evening. Our server was attentive and the food came out pretty quickly. We shared a carafe of sake as well. So good! read more

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Stopped here for dinner before a show at the Beacon. The team is hustling (in a good way) getting people in, fed, and out. We sat, got drinks, ordered, got our gyoza, and before we finished it, our ramen arrived. The kakuni ramen broth was sooo good - maybe because it warmed me up after the cold walk - it was just delicious and went down so quickly. And then we were out the door again lol. We'd stop back! read more

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I felt the Kuro Shio ramen was ok. It wasn't as flavorful as I'd like. We did also get their plum wine that I loved. It was perfectly sweet and very delicious. They have so many other items on the menu I'd love to come back and try. Service was great and it was a cozy ambiance, perfect for winter read more

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LOVED this place! such good ramen. I got the black garlic one and it was SUPER savory!!! the broth had so much flavor and the meat was SO GOOD! i sometimes am not a huge fan of chasu because it's not super flavorful but theirs was delicious! we went there on a weekday and were able to get seated right away and the service was super quick! definitely adding this cute spot to my list! read more

Jin Ramen Upper West Side - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for authentic ramen, this isn't where I would recommend going. I ordered a chicken broth and my partner ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, both broth's looked exactly the same. A good Tonkotsu is supposed to look rich and creamy. We both thought that the noodles tasted as if they were straight out or a package. Service was really good, plenty of indoor seating and good ambiance. read more

Solid ramen spot in the neighborhood. They have a decent amount of seating and a large menu. The staff are friendly and attentive. I do wish the menu had more vegetarian options however. Their plum wine is great. I haven't tried the sake yet. read more

Solid ramen spot with good lunch specials. There's a variety of ramen, sobas, and rice bowls to choose from, all which look filling and tasty. I had the tonkatsu ramen and felt like the noodles were endless! The ramen probably could've benefitted from a bit more toppings to balance it out, but it was still a solid bowl overall. For apps, we enjoyed the shishito peppers and Japanese potato salad, but we felt that the potato salad was a comically small scoop and not worth the price. FYI, if your table spends over $50, you have a chance of spinning the prize wheel for a free dish during your next visit! read more

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I've been dining at Jin Ramen for nearly 10 years, averaging about once a week, which makes this review particularly disappointing to write. My husband and I participated in the Summer Rewards promotion and were repeatedly encouraged by staff to keep coming back and work toward VIP status. After several visits, we learned that reaching the next tier required purchasing six entrées per card. Since we each had a card, that meant ordering 12 entrées in a single dinner. read more

They were playing Beyoncé the entire time I was there, so you know... brownie points immediately. Customer service was great, and this was actually the first restaurant I tried when I moved to New York. I had the Black Truffle Ramen... delicious, very filling, and honestly a lot of food! Ambience is really nice too, definitely good for a date night or even solo dining. I sat at the bar alone. The only downsides: prices are a bit high, and the menu has a lot of options (which can be great for some people, but a little overwhelming for me). Overall: not the worst spot on the UWS by far, but also doesn't completely stand out. Still worth a try if you're in the area. read more

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The Ramen was good here, but I've had better in the city, but in general, I still had a good experience and service was really nice read more

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More like a 31/2 and that's only because I really don't understand all the hype around ramen. I've eaten here before, my husband and the boys really like Jin so I agreed to go for lunch. I ordered the Spicy Tonkitsu - a flavorful tonkotsu broth with some spice to it. 2 small slices of cooked pork, bamboo shoots and a full bowl of noodles was inside. The broth was good and had a nice bite, it could have been a little less salty. The noodles over powered the dish. I know that's what ramen is, and it just doesn't do it for me. I also thought $17 ( lunch special price) was a bit pricey for a bowl of just soup and noodles even if it was quite large. Best part of my meal was the complimentary homemade lemonade. This was special and I would come back just for this. My son and husband liked their ramen so I'm sure it's just me. read more

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We absolutely loved Jin Ramen and will be back every time we are in the city. It wasn't too crowded when we got there and were seated immediately. Loved the decor and music that was playing throughout our time, wasn't too loud for conversation. We ended up ordering volcano tonkutsu ramen and shio ramen. All entrees come with a free yuzu which was delicious and very refreshing. The ramen came out very quickly and fast became my boyfriend's favorite. He finished his very quickly and he said it tasted like teriyaki to him which he loves. Mine was delicious as well but you must like a high amount of spice. The volcano house tare was a bundle of flavor and spice that went very well with the creamy broth. Price point was very reasonable and the amount of ramen you get is more than enough. This was exactly what we needed after a full day of walking around the museums and a short walk from our hotel and the natural museum of history. We will definitely be back. read more

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Ordered on Grubhub. My wait time started as average 30-35 mins, but eventually shifted to over an hour, plus. Eventually it went down, and though my food was late it didn't take as long as it projected. But timing aside, the food just was not good. The portion size was amazing, I'll give them that. But the broth was just...lacking in flavor. Just tasted salty, with no depth or richness. For context I LOVEEEE ramen and order it in/out 6-8 times a month. But this broth was just ew. I also got chicken gyoza and they were mid as well. I didn't finish the meal and requested a refund. Wouldn't order from here again. read more

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Good ramen spot that can get pretty busy at times. I got their Tonkotsu Ramen and it had good chewy noodles and a hearty broth. The service was a little short-handed and were busy so got our Sake Flight midway through our meal unfortunately. Nonetheless, a good comfort ramen spot but service can be improved. read more

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Solid ramen in UWS. When I came a few years ago and had their seafood ramen, it was the best thing I ever had. Now a few years later, I can confirm that the ramen was not as good as in my memory but it was still delicious nonetheless. I was able to get a table very quickly for 6 on a weekend dinner which I was very happy about. I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu and I thought it was delicious. I absolutely loved the broth as it was rich and the thin noodles clung to every part of it. I also loved the soft-boiled egg as the yolk was umami and the whites were beautifully done and flavored as well. I wasn't the biggest fan of the chasu as it was a little dense and chewy. Overall, not a bad place for ramen at all in UWS. I would say that I probably got one of the better dishes of the night however, as I tried the broth of some of my other friend's ramen and it was not as good. read more

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Went here for date night, we had a great time. Staff was super friendly and attentive and we were looking forward to trying out this place. Chilled tofu app was great, but the dish itself is great in its simplicity so it's hard to mess up. We had both versions of their volcano varieties (shio and tonkotsu). I was not as hungry so I opted for the shio which I've only had shio ramen a handful of times before. It was delicious. Yuzu chicken paitan like broth but super savory and flavorful. Bo had the volcano tonkotsu, really rich and porky and delicious. We both had a side of more volcano paste, and honestly the amount of food was perfect. Portions were generous but this place is definitely a little pricey for it to be a multi day a week spot. Would definitely return again! read more

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It's basically winter in NYC, so the only correct thing to do is to cozy up at a Ramen joint! Decided to hit up this UWS ramen spot on a random Wednesday evening. It's really cozy and kinda tight in there, but it is a vibe. My party ordered the green beans and the wings to start. Both were delicious, but the wings by far were my favorite. As for the ramen, they were good, not my favorite. The staff recommended what I got (sorry forgot the name), but I think that it lacked flavor. However my friend's ramen was far more delicious, so I think it's just the one I chose. I would definitely be back. Food came out quick and not too expensive. read more

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My partner took me to Jin Ramen for the nostalgia factor, as he used to come here very often when going to school with his friends. There was only one other party there when we came on a Saturday at 12pm. It says online that they have daily lunch specials, but it's only for weekdays. We ordered: Kara-age ($13) - Boneless fried chicken thighs sprinkled with togarashi. Served with spicy mayo dip, a side of slaw, and a slice of lemon. Chicken was juicy, with a good crisp. Shio Ramen ($18) - Included house noodles with a light, salt-based chicken broth infused with yuzu and togarashi. This was supposed to be a little spicy, but I didn't taste any spice. And I didn't taste yuzu in the broth. The half soft boiled marinated egg was delicious and I found the bamboo shoots very well marinated. The chasu had a good fattiness, but the lean parts tasted dry. The rest of the ramen was just okay. Shoyu Ramen ($18) - Included house noodles with smokey soy sauce-based chicken broth infused with ginger and garlic. I preferred this broth over the shio. read more

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Nice lunch spot on a busy street in the Upper West side-- pork buns were by far my fav. So soft and tender, buns perfectly steamed and served with an amazing purple cabbage slaw. Edamame was salted with coarse sea salt which I appreciated. I think sadly the ramen and donburi were average. Good portion sizes and tasted good but nothing extraordinary in my opinion. My white peach calpico was yummy! Service was fast, attentive and yet not in your face. Given that we were sitting outside this was impressive! Nice small patio outdoors made the lunch ambiance super fun for a family day out. read more

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I wish this place was a little better than it was because the vibe and options are incredible. I stopped by on a weekday night and it was pretty packed. There was no need for a reservation and there was no wait, thankfully. It's surrounded by other good cute restaurants as well, so I was pretty surprised to see it popping. We got the chicken naban appetizer and it was not great. The chicken seemed old and a little too fatty and heavy. The kimchi pork dry ramen was not too bad, but on the sweeter side. The pork was well cooked and the flavors were the best of all the dishes. The kuro shio was not great either, since the noodles tasted very powdery and I was underwhelmed by the flavor. I had asked them to place the egg on the side, but they forgot to do so. Overall, definitely not my favorite ramen place in the city, but they have a lot of vegetarian options and the ambiance is great! read more

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Great ramen, tasty broth and very expansive menu. Appearing simple on the outside and when you first walk in, the food is actually more complex than predicted. There's a great range of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and spicy dishes that are all well marked on the menu. Ordered the vegetarian ramen dish that tasted delicious. Also ordered the bo bun with deep friend tofu dipped in teriyaki sauce that came across as original and bold. Our server was kind & responsive, making us feel welcome despite the competitive environment on the UWS. Enjoyed our meal and would certainly return! read more

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Good ramen place. The spicy tonkotsu was great. Cleared up my sinuses. The meat is good inside as is the egg. The edemame was basic, needed more spice imo. Appetizer was good and packed with meat. Service was questionable. Hard to flag someone down. They are pretty busy tho with lots of people both times I've come here, so, a good problem to have. Good ramen. Nothing out-of-this-world but good bite. read more

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Tasty ramen in the heart of the UWS! Ramen is a favorite pastime of mine, so I feel I'm quite familiar with par level of ramen in NYC. In comparison to other establishments across the city, this place has an extensive menu with many different ramen broths, noodles, and topping options. It also boasts huggggeee portions for the average price. The volcanic flavor is bearable heat imo, so don't shy away from it- very tasty! All in all a good & quick dinner. read more

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Love this place! It's in my neighborhood so I visit frequently. I like to try a new ramen each time and I have not had a bad one yet! Prices are reasonable too for the amount of food you get-which is a lot. If you are planning to go on a weekend, get there early because it does fill up quickly read more

Wow! Such fast service! I only picked up take out so I'll update my review when I go back for in person dining. As for my pickup experience, I was a touch early but the timing was PERFECT! As I gave my name my food was brought up to the front literally 1 second after I said my name. I was so impressed! Delicious ramen; wholesome broth, delicious toppings and perfect noodles! I've saved this spot for my future visits to the city. I'll be going back for sure! read more

This place look big but the inside is kinda small .. I honestly forgot what I order but I do know it was good .. they even gave us some courtesy pork, and it was delicious. read more

This place is the real deal!!! Very tasty! Staff were nice and cool! Will definitely come back to this place when I travel to NYC again. read more

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Service: 2/5 Not the best service here. To be fair we walked in pretty late, but the waiters were pretty rude to us and for sure felt the pressure to leave right when they closed at 10. I get people want to go home, but it was a weekend and we had just arrived at 9:15. Would have appreciated a bit more kindness / grace here- if not they should stop taking orders earlier- 30 minutes is just not enough time to eat a gigantic bowl of ramen. We also couldn't get water refills / everyone was so busy and had to ask a couple of times. Food: 4.5/5 The ramen is sooo good! Loved the spicy volcano, it definitely has a kick but if you like spice you'll be fine. Honestly was expecting it to be more spicy. Wouldn't question it if you're on the edge. It was all very flavorful, although I preferred the noddles in another ramen than the kind in this one. It's expensive but worth it for the price, there is so much food!! Ambiance: 3.5/5 It's a nice restaurant and there are a lot of two seater tables, some with 4-5. It is pretty loud in here so something to keep in mind. read more

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The rice was lacking imo. I enjoyed the beef though, but I felt like portion was also really low. Service was fast though! Got our foods in what felt like was immediately. read more

Jin Ramen Upper West Side - Gyu - Don - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I really enjoyed my bowl of spicy tonkotsu ramen! It was not as spicy as I thought it'd be after seeing the amount of peppers listed next to it on the menu. A friend got the ramen with black broth (pictured below) liked it but wished it was spicier. We asked for chili paste but it didn't help too much. It was tasty and hit the spot on a cold late winter day! Mainly not a five because we were sat near the door on a chilly day so I had to scarf down my food before it was lukewarm because of the chilly air. read more

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Decent ramen spot with reasonable prices. The volcano ramen definitely brings the heat, so only go for it if you're into spicy food.

I have been to Jin Ramen a couple times, both at this location and the one near Columbia University. They have a pretty extensive ramen menu with some innovative flavors. I have tried the kuro tonkatsu which I thought was ok. This time, I tried the volcano tonkotsu and I thought the spice level was weak considering the name. My friend ordered the spicy tonkotsu and it looked and tasted pretty much the same, except the volcano had a small clump of chili that had to be mixed in before eating for an extra $2. I was also pretty underwhelmed with the broth as it lacked the complexity and umami flavor. Service was fine although we felt pretty rushed to leave even though the restaurant wasn't full. read more

We came to Jin Ramen knowing we would order the cold soba with salmon sushi and ikura. We added on some karaage, eggplant (nikumiso?), a mabo ramen, and pork belly buns. The restaurant was really dark and the food seemed like it was not really Japanese. Everything was Japanese in name, but sort of heavy-handed with saucing and spices and a bit of an onslaught on the tastebuds. read more

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