It was my first time and it was so delicious. I will be back. The service was awesome. My favorite thing were the salmon poke tacos. The bao bun needed a larger piece of meat. The fried chicken was just so so. read more

I'd lived in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington 25 years ago, and wanted to take hubs to see what the updated Ballston Mall had turned into, and boy was I shocked to see its transformation! We wandered to tue food court and of course, anything Asian was going to catch my eye, and I knew we had to check this place out. We started off with the Impossible gyoza (not a fan, but glad I tried them), I got the Jinya chicken ramen, hubs got a salmonpoke bowl, both of which we liked a lot, and we shared the sautéed broccolini - which was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Overall, we really liked this place. Not the absolute best we've ever had, but good enough that we'd come back, the next time we're in Arlington. read more

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Jinya is one of our favorite Ramen spots in the DMV to frequent, but this was my first time trying the new Arlington location. The restaurant is located on the bottom floor of the small mall (not sure the official name of this place) in Ballston. There is a parking garage at the top of the building and parking is very cheap ($1.00 for 3 hours). To get to the restaurant, go all the way down to the bottom (by elevator or escalator) and walk outside. The restaurant is small but I loved the open window concept! This is perfect for summer. We went on a Sunday around 1:00 p.m. There was not a wait and we were seated right away. Jinya has one of the most versatile ramen menus as far as options. The food is consistently great! We always order the Brussel sprouts tempura as a starter. The creamy shrimp tempura is also a delicious appetizer. The watermelon drink was super sweet but if you are a watermelon lover, it is for you! I usually get spicy ramen but decided to try something new. I went with the shrimp wonton ramen. It wasn't spicy enough for me but it was very flavorful! The service was great and the staff is kind. I've always experienced great service at all of the locations. I will def return! read more

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This Ballston Quarter location just opened up across from bar taco. I liked the vibe and open atmosphere. Seems like a good spot for happy hour and hanging out with friends. Customer service was fantastic especially Wilfreddo. Our server Jaliene was very helpful and kind. Everyone greets you as you walk in and when you leave. We tried a few of the appetizers and the table favorite was the Spicy Creamy Shrimp Tempura. All of the ramen flavors were delicious in their own unique way. They were full of a savory and rich broth, an abundance of toppings, and the perfect amount of ramen. Consistent with some of the other locations that I have been to. We tried the Wonton Chicken Ramen, JINYA Tonkotsu Black, Tonkotsu Spicy and Shrimp Wonton Ramen and added a seasoned egg to each one. Done perfectly! read more

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I ordered from uber eats and received a quarter of broth and no meat. Sloppy packaging as well. I've gone to other Jinya locations, so much better. read more

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So good! The noodles were cooked to perfection and the broth was flavorful. I recommend getting their Flying Vegan Harvest, so delicious. The service was great and everyone was friendly. Will definitely go back again. read more

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The jinya tonkotsu ramen black has such good flavor, i only wish we had more noodles! Definitely my favorite ramen there. The spicy tonkotsu was not too spicy and had great flavor! We went on a Saturday night it had to wait about 35 mins. The service was a little slow but it was packed so we understand. We ordered 5 ramen bowls and after 15 mins 4 bowls came out and the last bowl came out 25 mins later. We were disappointed that it took so long but the server was very accommodating and apologized for the wait and offered some gifts. To the waiter, thank you for everything youve done, we still love the food and are grateful for how you handled the situation. The restaurant is in a very nice location and the interior is nicely decorated. Since the lights are dim and the fire place is on, the inside looks great! read more

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we just had lunch and Oliver was our server. He was so incredibly sweet and helpful! Our friend had a he brought out a special menu to help us. We felt super taken care of 10 out of 10 read more

My friend and I went on opening day and got a free bowl of ramen! The yuzu shio delight is amazing - along with all their bowls. This is a chain restaurant so differences occur at all locations. Service was fabulous on day one and the ambiance is always lovely for a ramen shop in Jinya locations. read more

A pretty good spot to get ramen the broth is flavorful and their choices are plentiful just not quite an elite 5 star spot for me. Still recommend if you are hankering for ramen and stumble across. read more

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Ramen was excellent and service was outstanding. I also had the gyouza which was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the brussels sprout. Had an awesomen bartdender, Antonio, that was very attentive and provided excellent service. Defiantly coming back. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington - Excellent Ramen, highly recommend. And service was awesome, thanks Antonio (bartender) - Ramen Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place has great vibe You can access the restaurant from the Ballston mall food court or the street. Parking at the Ballston mall is $1 for under 3 hours. The service was excellent. For appetizers, I ordered the karaage chicken and the tempura Brussels sprouts. The chicken was super tasty. They actually had a deal going where you could get a Sapporo pint and 3 pieces for 8 bucks. Not sure if that's an always thing. I was kind of disappointed in the Brussels sprouts. They were good but not what I expected for tempura. They were just fried Brussels sprouts (no batter) served with tempura dipping sauce poured over it--I guess their interpretation of tempura. For the ramen, I ordered spicy tonkotsu. The noodles, the chashu pork, and the egg (extra cost) were perfect, but I was a little disappointed in the broth. Typical tonkotsu is made with pork bones and various spices, but I definitely tasted a hint of fish. If you're like me and don't love seafood, it kind of ruins the experience. read more

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Overall decent but the ramen was not that good - very oily broth and also very salty. Too much spinach. Egg was great! Seaweed are separated in another bag. The best thing in the meal was egg and seaweed. I got the original ramen to-go. Everything else was great though - location, service, speed, cleanliness. read more

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Pretty cool, vibey spot in the Ballston mall. If I didn't move to Chantilly it would be a quick walk from my house, which is super convenient. It was a perfect gloomy, rainy day when I came here to meet some friends and it was just what we needed. Dishes ordered- JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010 Spicy Umami Miso Ramen Flying Vegan Harvest Spicy Tuna and Salmon Cones The tuna and salmon cones were so good, just small, so if you're loooking for a more filling appetizer go with something else. It was so good either way. My JINYA original was also so tasty and delish and a perfect hot bowl of ramen for a rainy day! read more

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The spicy vegan ramen and impossible meat Bao was great! The server was decent but the manager that checked in was way better. Definitely hope to return. This place has comfort food down to a science. read more

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Tacos is okay nothing special for $9 for two small pieces. I think the shell is too hard. For the ramen, it was okay too. Nothing special. The flavor is very genetic and doesn't have the Unami flavor . The services however 10/10. Very nice restaurant with nice atmosphere. Located inside Ballston Square, with lot of other restaurants chains. read more

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The only thing that was good about the place was the food itself. Some of the worst service possible. Waited over an hour just for someone take our orders. Then we ran out of water, and guess what? The waiter took half an hour just for that! And then when we tried to get the checks, there went another hour! We had servers 3 times "apologize for the wait" and tell us the check was coming soon, yet we still had to wait that time. I've never not tipped someone until that day. Never coming back to this place again. 6 servers working when we went and no one could attend to us. read more

I ordered doordash today and paid $32+tip for chicken ramen and a Diet Coke. It took an hour and 15 minutes and I live 1.5 miles away. When you order, it shows Diet Coke in a can. It arrives as a fountain drink and was flat. Ramen was cold. Never again. Not worth the price. read more

Ordered takeout from here a couple times and I really like their system! The toppings and noodles are in a container separate from the broth so everything doesn't get soggy. Seaweed also comes in its own small paper bag. Out of all the ramens I've tried so far, tonkatsu black remains the favorite. A couple reasons for 4 stars instead of 5, but this does get a little too picky - * the takoyaki (octopus balls) are a little too doughy for me and/or the octopus is too sparse to mesh well with the dough. The dressing and egg is a nice touch, though * the chef's special ramen was a little too salty (but again, tonkatsu black is incredible) * the fried chicken appetizer is delicious in the restaurant, but doesn't transport as well (although no fried foods do) read more

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I think Jinya is still in the growing pains phase- it has the makings of greatness but doesn't execute things quite right. We came in on a cold evening for some Ramen- we have been to the DC and Merrifield locations. The hostess was a bit all over the place but we got seated quick-ish. The whole place was quite cold, I guess because of the garage door design and the bottom level so bring a jacket. We could tell the place was busy and the orders were quite backed up. Our waitress was nice but sometimes forgetful - there was just a level of disconnect with service. I think the working manager stopped by a few times and he was super friendly and accommodating. The scan menu took a while to pop up and the wine list wasn't clear on what type of reds were what. The one I originally ordered was out but the bartender hooked me up with something good. My boyfriend got a saparo and it came with a free side, which we got the chicken which was pretty good. We also started with the crispy rice with spicy tuna. The spicy tuna was not really spicy at all which was a bummer. For our meals we got the spicy chicken ramen and then the spicy tatsumen ramen with seasoned egg. We went with the medium level spicy and were disappointed about how it really didn't taste spicy at all. On top of that they charge you $1 for chili oil and only when we added that did the ramen taste like decently spicy. I think they should up their spice levels as the medium spiciness tasted bland. My boyfriend loved his but I thought the noodles tasted a little bit undercooked and they only gave me two very thin pieces of chicken, which was sad for such a large bowl. read more

Thrilled when I learned that JINYA had a Ballston location. Love the inventive menu but can't deviate from the spicy chicken ramen with some choice toppings. They served a ginger yuzu lemonade several years ago, so I always ask if something similar is on the menu! Have to stop here at least once when the cold temps start to hit in the area to warm up. read more

Five stars all around - with a bonus for having a family friendly menu with a great kids meal option. We came at the tail end of happy hour and found something for everyone. I got the Jinya Tonkatsu Black ramen: a delicious, rich broth with a perfectly cooked egg. My husband is not a ramen fan but instead ordered a selection of apps. He really liked the crispy chicken and the Gyoza. But the best thing was the kids meal: a small bowl of chicken-based ramen, a plate with two pieces of crispy chicken, and a bowl of chicken on rice. We ordered one kids meal for my 5 and 6 year old to share - and there was PLENTY of food to go around and they loved everything, which is no small feat. Oh, and it comes with ice cream! Our waiter, Gerson, was very attentive with excellent recommendations! read more

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Ambiance is great, customer service was awesome. Ordered a ramen and found it a nit sslty fir my taste. it was a cold, rainy day so i finished the neal, but drank i think 4 glasses of water.... I might come back and give it another try though read more

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I love Ramen and I have been to several Jinya Ramen places throughout the US but I have to say this was the worst experience I have ever had out of this chain. We ordered the wonton chicken ramen and chicken ramen. The broth was quite bland and the wontons were not great. It was hard and the wrapping was so soggy. The chicken chashu also lacked flavor. Also, maybe it is just me but I felt the bother itself was not hot enough. My stomach hurt a little after as well so not sure if the food was cross contaminated with pork since I have a pork allergy. I often go to the Bethesda location but since I was in this area I thought I would give it a try. Definitely not coming back to this one any time soon. read more

Do not order delivery. Second time I've ordered and the food comes cold. I really was hoping this place would be like the one in mosaic but it's poor quality. And now the delivery bowls are not even big enough to really put both the noodles and ingredients in one. What a disappointment. A read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington - Nice bowl that barely fits the soup and noodles and now I have to try to separate it. - Ramen Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came across this ramen joint last minute since it is one of the restaurants that stays open a little later. Went to eat here with family and everyone was very satisfied. We ordered a few bowls of ramen. I ordered the Spicy Umami Miso Ramen and it was very flavorful and perfect for a cold night. We also ordered the Crispy Chicken as an appetizer but it came in a very large portion in which we were pleasantly surprised. We also got the salmon tacos which were delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. The prices are a bit higher than other places we've been to but not too bad. Overall, a cool spot to check out if you're in the area! read more

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This has been our favorite ramen place for years, but the past few months have seen a serious downturn in the service, quality, and atmosphere at this JINYA location. A few weeks ago when we came to JINYA, no one checked on us for over an hour after bringing out our food. We tried so hard to get someone's attention, but it was genuinely hilarious how impossible it was to get someone to pay attention to us to even just refill our water glasses or bring us the check. Meanwhile, music is blaring from the speakers at an insane volume--we felt like we stumbled into a nightclub, not an expensive ramen place. We went again tonight, hoping to have a different experience. The music was so loud that my husband took a lap outside while we were waiting for our food to clear his head. It was really overwhelming. It's not the fault of one specific server there, but an overall change in vibe and commitment to customers that has been really disappointing. We'd love to return to this JINYA location, but honestly at this point we are tired of spending over $50 for a consistently subpar nightclub experience, where we spend most of our time eating the ice from our empty water cups because no one has refilled our drinks in an hour. read more

Good riddance to that Tapas Bar, hello New Jinya! The open air window seating really works well with this location as it brings in natural light and makes for a fun vibe when eating ramen. I always get the Tonkotsu Black with a side of garlic and Karaage fried chicken for my appetizer. Jinya is opening locations all over the DMV and it's not strange to see why since everyone loves this place. I highly recommend the Ballston Quarter location! read more

For a last minute planning to eat, happy to have chosen Jinya! James was a wonderful server, explained to me the menu very well and very informative of the change of location (I mean what used to be before Jinya). A very lax environment at the late hour and really did enjoy eating here. The Pearl Vegan Ramen was delightful and the cauliflower was spectacular! Will definitely come again and this time try the sake! Thank you James! read more

Great choice for ramen in the Arlington area! I have a sesame allergy and our waitress did a great and really thorough job of checking all the menu items for me and letting me know which ones contained sesame. FYI their ramen broth does contain a little bit of sesame, but luckily it was a small amount so I was still able to enjoy! We ordered the salmon and tuna poke tacos (both of which were so good, would recommend!), jalapeno corn cheese, truffle tempura brussel sprouts (has a great truffle seasoning), and the takoyaki to start. The takoyaki was hands down our favorite, it had a great bite and was really soft and fluffy on the inside. Also was a great portion size! For the ramen we ordered the JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010 which had a really flavorful broth, and thick noodles. This is located in the Ballston Quarter area and they have a ton of seating inside! read more

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The ramen is pretty good here. They have a few vegan and vegetarian options which is great given that a lot of the time ramen is not vegetarian. The service at the Arlington location was OK. I did have to remind the server multiple times to bring me my check as well as a box to take home leftovers. However, the food came out quickly and was delicious. Portion sizes are huge though, so if you are a light eater, you are more than likely to have leftovers to take home, but the ramen doesn't taste nearly as good though the next day. Overall, a good spot for some decent ramen. read more

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This is my first time at jinya ramen in Arlington. It's located at M3 floor. We got Vegan Bun, Kids Meal and Flying Vegan Harvest. All are phenomenal. Food made really fast. Servers and Manager super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely come back. Highly recommend read more

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I recently tried the new Jinya location in Ballston mall. The atmosphere of the new location is top notch. I had the Black Tonkostu ramen bowl, crispy rice with spicy tuna and a watermelon juice! If you don't work well with spice the Black Tonkostu ramen bowl is a great option, the broth is delicious. The crispy rice with spicy tuna was very crispy and the watermelon juice was super refreshing.. a great summer drink! The team there was very friendly and quick. If you're looking for some high quality ramen you should go here! read more

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Headass server took 30 minutes to give us our check. We are just teens and we missed our bus. He gave out more blue moons then minutes he took for the checks. The food was delectable but that service was horrendous read more

Amazing food, even better service! Took myself on a little date and sat at the bar. Bartender Kendall made me the best sangria I've ever had and manager Dawn stopped by to check on me, very kind and caring staff! The vibe is really nice, casual but classy! I'm vegan and very much appreciate the multiple options they had for me! I decided on the Impossible bao bun and Tsunami White Pearl ramen, very impressed with both! There are a lot of dining options in this area but Jinya takes the cake, in my opinion. Highly recommend! read more

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I went here with a group of friends and Alex & Vladimir were amazing. They gave the best recommendations and knew exactly what wine paired with the food we needed. Thank you for such amazing service and great food! We will be back!! You guys are amazing!! PS. The impossible Gyoza is amazing. read more

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Great service and delicious Ramen. I love starting with their takoyaki ball and dumpling appetizers. It was so hot during my last visit that I decided to go brothless. I said BROTHless...get you mind out of the gutter. ;) Well, the spicy maze-men is not exactly brothless. It has just enough to bring all the ingredients together. And the spice level wasn't too overbearing. I mean you can always add more chili oil if you need more heat. But it was already 87 degrees out and having walked around AwesomeCon all day...I needed Ramen. As for the drinks, they ran out of their watermelon drink. *sad face* But it's all good. They got me a nice tall long islandesque iced tea . Service was great. We got seated right away. I think this Jinya is relatively new in the Ballston Commons mall. But they seemed to already know what they're doing. Cheers Jinya! See you again soon at any one of your locations. read more

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I ordered a pork ramen, and then she forgot to give me my order. She also accused me of never ordering. Very bad service quality and rude host. read more

This location was super hopping on a Friday night - I didn't show up with a reservation but was still able to get a table for two. I enjoyed the seaweed salad (personally, I liked the added baby lettuce greens). I also got the Tonkatsu black ramen, which was super yummy, (albeit slightly salty for my taste.) My favorite part was the egg, as it was marinated perfectly and the yolk was the best gooey consistency. Not every restaurant around here has kaedama, which is a nice offering, although I was perfectly content with the amount in the regular ramen order! read more

I come here regularly to get my ramen fix, and it does the trick! We never have any issues with seating, and they can take reservations if you want to come here with a larger group. It's a pretty large place that's nestled inside Quarter Market. I usually get the Jinya 2010 Tonkotsu Ramen. I am also a huge fan of the salmon poke tacos, which are absolutely delicious and a secret food gem here! Honestly, I would probably come here just to eat those. The taco shells are so crunchy and pair perfectly with the flavorful salmon. I will say that this isn't the best ramen I've had in the DMV and that the ramen can be a little more salty and oily than I prefer. While all the staff are super nice, I also think their service is a little slow and that it can take a long time to order food, get the check, etc. You should definitely visit here at least once for some solid ramen and poke tacos though! read more