JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington

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2 years ago

A solid ramen spot. Easy to walk in and eat some ramen to satisfy the craving. Decor was a bit dark but it was also really rainy. Love the tonkotsu ramen and the dessert was pretty good too! read more

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Kookly J.

1 year ago

The ramen was pretty good. The noodles absolutely delicious. The impossible bun was so great! The crunch and the softness of the bun with their sauce was just perfection. Their shrimp sushi was mid at best. With a sear on the shrimp and more rice than shrimp, it was kind of a disappointing bite. The seating as well as the service were great. Would come here again. Very friendly environment overall and good food! read more

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Liyang S.

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2 years ago

Came here with a colleague for lunch. They had plenty of space, and we were seated quickly. Menu was straight forward, but a bit pricy compared to the rest of the offerings in the food court right outside. The food was delicious, but I really don't remember much of the taste. All I remember was looking at an empty bowl and wanting more, so it must be nom nom good. 5 stars just for that! Also, music is good too. read more

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Ana T.

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2 years ago

Had a pretty good experience here. I was seated immediately, the waitress was very nice and cheeked on me regularly. The food was flavorful, it was a little heavy on the salt than i personally care for but still good. Loved the spice level of my ramen. The environment was a little loud definitely not my seen but I will come back here. read more

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Hugo R.

10 months ago

The restaurant was less than 20% full, yet I sat over 15 minutes before getting a menu and another 15+ minutes before my bill was finally picked up, while several servers stood around chatting with each other. The check included a 3% "merchant fee" for paying with a card -- even debit. The only notice was a small frame at the register, turned sideways so customers walking in wouldn't see it. When I asked about the charge, the manager said he couldn't remove it, blamed me for not noticing the sign, and dismissed it as a "corporate decision." A good manager would have acknowledged the issue with the sign and offered some form of gesture to make things right. Instead, the response was dismissive. If you plan to dine here, be prepared for inattentive service and to pay more than the listed menu prices. read more

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Riddhi D.

10 months ago

Loved the ramen at this place! I have eaten at other Jinya's but the quality of the ramen was much better here. I am vegetarian so it is difficult to find a good ramen spot but this one was fantastic with great flavor and vegetable options. read more

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Samuel D.

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3 years ago

A little pricy for lunch, but completely worth going to check out if you're a Ramen enjoyer. There are definitely places that have spectacular ramen but Jinya Ramen is not far behind. The Mock-tail I got was called the Topipikaru, absolutely fantastic tasting drink, tasted very tropical and provided a great summer feel, I definitely want to learn how to make this so I can have it for days I'm not eating at Jinya! The ramen noodle I had was the wonton chicken, and it was delicious it came out quick and it came out at a nice temperature not too hot where you can't dig in! The service was also top notch, shout out to the Roberto behind the bar, great with the greetings, friendly attitude, and welcoming atmosphere! read more

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Mimi P.

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3 years ago

We decided to have lunch here as all the other restaurants had an hour wait time, and Jinya had a table available for our group. The restaurant is downstairs, so it may be the reason for this hidden gem. We enjoyed their ramen and rice dishes. The entrees were delicious and filling. Service was great and the atmosphere was perfect for our group. We were able to chat while enjoying our lunch. Metro stations nearby. Great spot for lunch and dinner and service is excellent. read more

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Lenny I.

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3 years ago

Fresh flavors! This restaurant is good. They treat us very nice and the food came out quickly and hot. We had 4 options for dinner for our group and we choose the pork ramen. Delicious pork belly with ramen and the noddles were fresh and soo good, love it! Service was fast and attentive. Ambient is relaxing with plenty of tables for a big group. We will definitely be coming back for more. Date of visit; June 2023 Group# 6 read more

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Aditi K.

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2 years ago

this place is soooo good. i walked here from the metro so it took me a bit to find it - it's on the bottom floor of the mall! i ordered the spicy creamy vegan ramen and it was absolutely delicious - a huge bowl and i finished it all. the service was great as well- our server took the time to explain all the menu options to us. i can't wait until the next time i eat here. :) read more

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Destiny L.

1 year ago

I was looking for ramen places in the area and I remembered my boyfriend and I came to Jinya before and the food was good. This time I came alone and the service was great, I ordered as soon as the waiter/bartender (Sean) came and my food came out fairly quickly. The waiter was very nice and friendly, he made sure I was comfortable and checked on me consistently to see if I needed anything else. It's actually funny because when he walked over I asked for a ginger beer and he already had one in hand so that was a great bonus! Even when I was sitting and waiting on my order multiple servers and I -- believe a manager came to check on me often so that was amazing. The food was hot and very fresh, they also remembered all my add-ons (they even have a fresh garlic add on that comes with garlic cloves in a jar and a garlic press, very cool) so everyone was attentive. This was a great experience and I would definitely be coming back and recommending it to others ! read more

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A L.

5 months ago

Stopped here after hockey at Medstar Iceplex. Had the shrimp wonton ramen. Good, tasty, well presented. Recommended!

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Ryan S.

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2 years ago

Always great ramen every time we go! The Tonkotsu Black is my absolute favorite but would also recommend the chicken wonton and shrimp wonton ramen. The dumplings are great as well for an app! Their cocktail list is really innovative - make sure to try something with yuzu or Japanese whiskey! read more

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Jenny O.

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The vibe here is great! We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the two massive TVs - it looked like 4 monitors were combined to create one big TV! We tried the Spicy Umami Miso Ramen. The pork broth on this was yummy and definitely delivered on the umami flavor. It wasn't quite spicy but offered a nice warmth. I really liked the noodles as well, they were very bouncy and chewy. Hope to come back and try the other offerings! read more

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Rumit P.

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4 years ago

I visited in late November 2022. GPS will lead you astray putting in the business address because of where this is situated in Ballston Quarter. This location is across the way from the Bar Taco in the LC level, one level below the street level (take the outside escalator down) and with entrances from the food court area and from the courtyard area. Now that that's out of the way, the location is fairly new, very clean, and cozy. It's dark (but not hard to see) inside as their theme & aura swings that way. There are booths, tables, and plenty of bar stools and high top bar area seating. The host stand is past the doors at the courtyard entrance. The staff are friendly, genuine, and prompt and yell out a greeting in Japanese when you arrive. I ate lunch solo and watched a very awkward likely first date involving a guy and girl. The girl spoke a mile a minute, detailing every aspect of her life, letting the guy speak no words except to order. I ordered the Spicy Creamy Vegan Bowl, Edamame, and a lemonade from the very friendly and attentive male bartender, James, who was serving tables as well. The ramen was served hot and in a deep bowl, was fresh and flavorfully packed with unique ingredients, and was incredibly enjoyable. Ask for a fork it you can't do chopsticks! The edamame was fresh and very lightly salted and thus overall boring. Edamame is inherently boring and stunted in flavor so the only way to dress it up is to add spice, but they don't do that here. Just salt. The lemonade was such tasty, cold, fresh, and satisfying but nothing special. The overall price was high for what I received. I paid $37. Go during happy hour or ask me about the InKind payment method I used to pay for my meal: it's such a smart and innovative and money-saving way to make my dollar go further. Service was excellent, attentive, and prompt. read more

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Giovanni B.

Hi Rumit, thank you so much for such a detailed review. We really…

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Ben B.

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1 year ago

Absolutely criminal to charge as much as they do for ramen and then nickel and dime you for toppings. Ramen is extremely average at best, with portions on the smaller side. Absolute rip-off. Karage is not the right texture. The only thing they got right was the gyoza. To top it off, they charge a $3 fee for credit card processing (surprising given how much they charge) but staff forgot to remove it when I paid cash. Then they made it extremely awkward , embarrassing and time-consuming when I went back and asked for the charge to be removed. To sum up - extremely overpriced average ramen. Not worth it. read more

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Christina C.

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2 years ago

Visited Jinya (located in Ballston Market area) on a Saturday and it was easy to be seated. There is no reservation process. The host was very thorough in seating us and explaining the menu as we were visiting for the first time. They even offer chopstick helpers if you are not accustomed to using chopsticks. The menu provides several options and combos as well as options to substitute based upon diet e.g., vegetarian, etc. There is a cocktail, wine, and beer menu as well. The price is great for the portions you receive. There are sauces on the table to amp up the spice of your meal. I had the jinya bun, chicken chasu and salad combo and alcohol free cocktails for $38. Would definitely visit again for casual dine in or takeout. There is paid street parking and parking deck attached to the market area for easy access to the restaurant. @sharpandsoundstyle read more

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Maria K.

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2 years ago

This place is solid, not the best ramen ever but still hits the spot when you're craving ramen. I actually loved the fried chicken though, and that was my fav part of the meal. The atmosphere is very cool and a great place to go with friends or on a date. read more

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Zoya K.

251

3 years ago

First time here. We ordered the spicy prawn ramen, the vegan ramen and the fried chicken to try. Oh my Lord!!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm Our server was the most lovely young lady, very efficient, polite, knowledgeable and friendly. read more

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Tamina G.

Hi Zoya! thank you very much for giving us five stars. We greatly…

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Adam H.

2 years ago

Ramen is BOMB. Tongkatsu Spicy was Delicious, highly recommend Also had the Baltimore Blondie beer and the happy hour crispy chicken -- (5) big pieces (dark meat) and cost about $6. Would recommend Pablo was our bartender and was very helpful. Would come back read more

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Nicolas P.

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4 years ago

I ordered for pickup and really liked the system they had. They separated the broth and ingredients and instructed you on how to heat up the ramen to make sure it's hot. Even after reheating everything still tasted fresh! The employee I talked to when picking up my food was also nice. There are 2 reasons for 4 stars instead of 5. The first being I felt like something flavor wise was missing from the tonkotsu ramen broth, I couldn't pinpoint it though. I know that might seem dumb, but it just wasn't as flavorful as other broths I've had before. The second reason was at almost $20 for the bowl I really wish they gave more of the chashu pork, all I was given were 2 small thin pieces. I will definitely come back to try some appetizers and the other ramens though! read more

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Giovanni B.

Hi Nicolas, Thank you so much the great rating! Remember there's…

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Shenique B.

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3 years ago

I've been to Jinya many times and I ALWAYS order the Spicy Umami Miso Ramen because it's delicious and I like ordering foods that I know I will like. For some reason, on this most recent visit, I decided to try my waitress' recommendation of Tonkotsu Black. I loved it!! I really can't tell which one I like better. Both options are great!! read more

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Hi Shenique, thank you for being a regular! We look forward to your…

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Jonathan B.

2 years ago

Ima be honest. Although our server was great. They really missed the mark. The food was quite flavorless to me. Excellent server, decor, and ambience, I just wish I enjoyed my food like I should've. read more

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Saha S.

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I ordered the red Opal Fire Ramen from here for delivery a few months ago, and although the noodles got soggy during the delivery, the broth was excellent, and so I knew I had to come back here in person. And the restaurant did not disappoint. The service was excellent, and our food was ready fairly quick. We got two bowls of the for Opal ramen, and although it was vegan, the broth was perfectly seasoned, and honestly one of the best ramen broths I've ever tasted. Note that it is on the sour side (I think it's just based on sweet and sour soup). We finished our ramen super quick, and we're completely satisfied. read more

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Mila F.

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3 years ago

Stopped by for happy hour and loved the jinya bun which I will probably be returning for! The salmon and poke cones were honestly quite small even though I expected them to be so that's saying something. The place is spacious and very comfortable. The drinks were also pretty good and my server was very friendly and accommodating! The fried chicken just wasn't anything special in my opinion read more

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Tamina G.

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Dina L.

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These guys are amazing! We came in 10 minutes before and honestly expected to be turned away but they say sat us right away! June was exceptional also. She's very attentive. 10'out of 10 read more

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Ailun H.

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Overall, 3.5/5 for me, but my friend and I had a good experience meeting up here so I'll bump it to a 4/5. Additionally, JINYA at Ballston Quarter is still a relatively new establishment. My friend and I were immediately seated after our arrival at 12:15 PM this past Saturday. The servers were quick to get us our waters and took our orders promptly. I have been to JINYA's DC location a few years back and remembered that their Tonkotsu Black was quite delicious. However, I was feeling a lighter ramen this time around, so I tried something different! CRISPY CHICKEN (5 PCS.) - 8.45 My friend and I shared this appetizer since we both love a good karaage. I felt like the breading didn't stick on to the chicken that well and it wasn't very crispy (a bit more on the soggy side). There wasn't much of a taste and it was bland. However, the chicken thigh was juicy and cooked well, so at least that was enjoyable. The ponzu sauce didn't really add much to the taste either. I have had much better karaage elsewhere, so this one was a bit of a letdown. YUZU SHIO DELIGHT - 19.35 My friend had a great past experience with yuzu in her shio ramen since it adds a nice citrusy flavor to balance out the saltiness of the broth. Upon first sip, I thought it was a bit off, but as I continued to eat my ramen, I was learning to enjoy it more. The broth is definitely much lighter than the Tonkotsu broth! I loved the texture of the ramen noodles and the amount of garnish they used. Having a whole ramen egg in my bowl was appreciated as most places tend to just give you half. I wasn't a huge fan of the chashu here as it looked more like really fatty pork. It was smoky like bacon and lacked the caramelized flavor. Besides that, everything was quite good. The portion size was huge, so I wasn't able to finish all my noodles, haha. Overall, there's been a lot of ramen shops popping up in Arlington. JINYA Ramen is good for more unique/different types of ramen. So if you want to try to Yuzu Shio or even the Tonkotsu Black, I'm not sure if other ramen shops in the area would have this, so I'd recommend JINYA if you want to try that. If I'm craving a classic shoyu or tonkotsu ramen, I'd probably go elsewhere. read more

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Giovanni B.

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Jenny G.

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We were excited to see that Jinya opened in Ballston Quarter. However, the food, especially the ramen, was disappointing. Jalapeño Butter Corn: Just tasted like corn sliced off the cob with very minimal seasoning. We could barely taste the jalapeño. Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna: Tuna was well seasoned and yummy! The crispy rice was interesting, we've never had deep fried rice before! JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010: Very salty, thick, broth with a slight gamey pork flavor. The broth definitely could've used more seasonings besides salt. - Pork Chashu: Fatty pork with bbq flavors. I wished the pieces were charred more. - Seasoned Egg: My favorite component of the dish. The egg was very well marinated! read more

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Giovanni B.

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Elizabeth M.

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had a great time at Jinya. Not pictured is a mocktail old fashioned and my partner commented that it was innovative that a restaurant attempted to do so. Food was delicious and service was speedy - our entire meal from seating to paying the check was about 35 minutes. Conveniently located by Ballston station. Will definitely come back! read more

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Dyrbin A.

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3 years ago

Amazing atmosphere! Great for dates and groups. Food was a little too salty but next time I'll ask them to use less soy sauce. I'll be coming back. read more

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Ashlee A.

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Since when?! And in such a great location?! Maybe it was me, but I wish their sign has a small arrow pointing down so I knew it was down the stairs vs the 10 minute walk I took trying to find Jinya haha. Amazing service from hostess to waiter and all those in between. Everyone was very kind. I ordered quickly as I was just in for a quick "missed you" taste of Jinya. 4.5 stars rounded down because those up charges will definitely sneak up on you. About $40 for one person; ramen and a flat sprite. Regardless, Jinya is one of my most favorite ramen spots and a nice place to splurge and enjoy some good eats! read more

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Zack G.

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3 years ago

Restaurant specializing in ramen that is inside of the Ballston mall The place has a wide variety of ramen to choose from, but also some good drink options & some non-ramen options as well Food came very quickly, but it was not my favorite. Large bar area read more

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Frances F.

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Came here with my niece, who is a lover of Ramen. JINYA is located in the lower level of Ballston Quarters. Very centrally located and the space is beautiful!!! We were seated at a booth by the windows that were opened so it felt like we were dining alfresco while also enjoying the AC on this steaming Saturday. Roberto was our server and he was awesome!!! I personally have not tried ramen yet (I'm a surf & turf girl lol) and he was able to make some excellent recommendations for me. My niece had the chicken ramen with extra noodles. She said it was great!!! She's only 13 but she is indeed a connoisseur of ramen (it is all she ever eats when dining out). We shared the garlic shrimp spring rolls, which were a 10 out of 10. They serve it with a blended salt "dip", which I found odd but when I tried it I understood why!!! I had the caramelized cauliflower and the spicy creamy shrimp tempura (I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures of both). Both were excellent!!! The shrimp gave bang bang shrimp vibes and the cauliflower was lemony, garlicky, and packed with so much flavor!! The ramen was plentiful but all the other dishes were small plates. I wanted to also try the crispy rice with tuna but my niece wanted to grab ice cream afterwards so I had to leave some room. The menu was much more extensive than other ramen places I've been too. They also have a full bar, full speciality cocktails menu, and they have happy hour on the weekend until 6pm (can't rember what time it starts)! The happy hour menu also includes a couple of food choices. I highly recommend Jinya Ramen Arlington. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Christi J.

2 years ago

This was my second time at Jinya (my first time at the Arlington location) and as always the food never disappoints. I always get the flying vegan harvest ramen bowl and its spicy but good! My bf got the spicy tonkotsu and loved it. We also ordered some sake which was strong yet odorless. The ambience was dimly lit with huge flat screens and good music, but not too loud that you can't hold a conversation. Our server was nice but awkward, spoke slightly above a whisper so it was hard to hear him, and he constantly forget things that we would ask for such as napkins. He also handed us someone else's credit card and accidentally charged our bill to said card. I still prefer the 14th St location, but overall I enjoyed my dining experience at the Arlington location! read more

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Gellie E.

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I came for the grand opening and JINYA was raring to go! Service was seamless so you never would've guessed it was their first day. Oftentimes with grand openings, there can be some hiccups, but that was not the case at JINYA - it was business as usual. When entering the restaurant, we received a hearty welcome from the staff. Their positive energy is infectious and gets you excited to eat at JINYA. Our server, Ryan, was awesome! He was super personable and was a seasoned pro who checked on us regularly (he previously worked at the JINYA Mosaic location in Fairfax). Once we were seated, we were given the drink and paper menus detailing the special ramen dishes and plates. Be sure to check the back of the menu which has chef specials and other seasonal items. I typically go with the classic tonkotsu, but this menu had the Yuzu Shio Delight which caught my eye. The default for the Yuzu Shio is thin noodles, but I was able to swap out for the extra thick noodles (I love thick and curly!). I was half expecting the kitchen to overlook this detail and give me the thin noodles, but nope! No mistakes here - I got my thick noodles all the way! I really enjoyed the Yuzu Shio bowl. You can taste the strong citrus Yuzu flavor which made it bright and refreshing - giving it some nice balance on a hot summer day. With my first taste of the ramen bowl, I was instantly reminded of how good JINYA ramen is. The pork was tender, the egg was perfectly cooked, the flavor of the broth was delicious, and the ramen had the desired bite to it. It was enjoyable from start to finish. Aside from the basic pork chashu, green onion, spinach, seasoned egg, and nori seaweed that comes with the bowl, you can get additional toppings a la carte. At nearly $20 a bowl, it is a pricey bowl of ramen that can get expensive rather quickly with more toppings, but I'm satisfied with the standard toppings (all I need is my seasoned egg and I'm a happy camper). JINYA is where it's at! read more

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Cecilia J.

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We had the pleasure of visiting the new Jinya location during the friends and family night. You would never know it was the staff's first night on the floor because everything ran so smoothly. We were seated and greeted right away and our appetizers came out shortly after. We started with the spicy tuna tacos, crispy chicken, and potstickers. The potstickers were good but the spicy tuna tacos and crispy chicken were outstanding! The fried wonton shell is filled with a generous amount of spicy ahi tuna. The crispy chicken appetizer is FAR superior to any ordinary battered chicken tender app. The flavor is slightly salty and savory with a light but incredibly crispy batter. Even the tangy dressing on the side "salad" was a perfect complement. We also ordered the Tonkatsu and Tonkatsu Black ramen bowls. They were both perfect with a rich and buttery broth just like we like it! We ended the meal with the panna cotta and the green tea ice cream mochi. They were good, but in hind sight I'd probably just skip dessert and order more appetizers. They were just so good. Mmmm. read more

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Emily H.

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Came to this newly opened JINYA on their second day of service! JINYA Bun 10/10 - bun is so fluffy and the chasu melts in your mouth - sauce was creamy - served w cucumber and mixed greens - I'd be happy only eating these buns tbh JINYA Tonkotsu Black 9/10 - broth is flavorful and thin noodles were cooked perfectly - chasu is very tender - egg was a little underdone, but still good Shoutout to our waiter Megan for being so friendly and making sure we were doing well! I was happy with our food and experience here. read more

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New Jinya location in Ballston Quarter. We were seated right away and our waiter, Megan, was amazing! So friendly, helpful and always checked in on us. We started out with edamame, shrimp tempura and grilled jalapeño corn. Edamame wasn't anything too special, just mixed in with salt. The corn wasn't bad either but the shrimp tempura was delicious. For my main bowl I got the spicy chicken ramen and added a seasoned egg and mushrooms as toppings. There's 3 levels of spice: mild, spicy and hot. I went with spicy and it was the perfect level for me. Instead of placing whatever toppings you order in your bowl, it comes separately so you can add as much as you'd like. One thing that seemed odd was two of us ordered the spicy chicken ramen, but we noticed the noodles were different. One had thinner noodles that resembled ramen while the other had thicker noodles almost like yakisoba noodles. It was a minor observation and nothing crazy, but something we did notice. Also the music playing inside was very loud. We were seated by an open window so we weren't totally surrounded with music, but still had to speak pretty loud in order to hear each other. Overall it was a good experience, and for being a new opening I'm sure there will be improvements. There are lots of great local ramen spots around the DMV but for a chain restaurant, Jinya is a safe comfort ramen spot if you're craving something simple. read more

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What does one crave on a rainy summer day? A comfort food unparalleled, warm spicy umami ramen is all you need to turn around an otherwise dreary day!! I LOVED visiting JINYA ramen bar at its new Arlington location. We were seated in the bar area, which had nice music and yet wasn't loud enough to converse. Our hostess, Catherine, was beyond wonderful! We ordered the Manhattan and takoyaki to get us started. Catherine also recommended the crispy chicken which we tried and LOVED! The star (no surprises!) was the ramen! Delicious!! Even though it was a hot and humid summer day, the warm brothy summer felt nice and soothing. The flavors absolutely HIT THE SPOT! Don't skip this! :) read more

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4238 Wilson Blvd
Ste 150
Arlington, VA 22203
Ballston
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(571) 312-8584
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Hours

What time does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington open?

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington close?

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington take credit cards?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington have catering options?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington does have catering options.

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington have a drive thru?

No, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington does not have a drive thru.

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington serve alcohol?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington allow dogs?

No, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington does not allow dogs.

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington have TVs?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington have bike parking?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington has bike parking.

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington have outdoor seating?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington has outdoor seating options.

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington have parking?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington wheelchair accessible?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington is wheelchair accessible.

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington allow outdoor smoking?

No, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington have free WiFi?

Yes, JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We're Crazy About Ramen! JINYA is known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, made from broths simmered for 20 hours in-house. From its customizable menu to sleek interiors, JINYA Ramen Bar presents a contemporary Japanese dining ideal for lively social gatherings for all ages.

History

Established in 2000.

At JINYA, experience ramen for the first time on this side of the Pacific like it was meant to be - with thick, rich broth in perfect balance with handmade noodles. Discover a wide array of authentic toppings, from tender pork chasu to a perfectly cooked and seasoned poached egg to fresh garlic that will take your ramen bowl to the next level. Then elevate your experience further by pairing it with small plates or a craft beer. JINYA is ramen culture, where the relationship between broth and noodles is serious but delicious business. From the water we use to prepare our broths - FUJI Water - to the special aging process that our noodles undergo before they're cooked and served, we're crazy about ramen and pay meticulous attention to everything that goes into your bowl. You'll quickly see why at JINYA we say, "No ramen, no life."

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