Popped in for a dinner with a friend after being skeptical of the other ramen shops in town. And I think that sums up Jinya for me - ol' reliable. We for the spicy creamy vegan with a side of broccolini and fresh garlic. It was good, but one of the things I always look forward to is the spread of sauces. This time, they were no where to be found and our waitress was confused. I thought it was standard to have the chili crisp, gyoza sauce, and seasoning sauce. None the less she did find one and brought it our way! I like that this location has indoor and outdoor seating and is tucked into the domain so you can get some shopping done too. read more

I've heard great things about Jinya ramen and tried it for their chicken broth! While the meal was pretty good, it wasn't the best ramen I've had and something felt lacking. Perhaps some more flavor in the broth would have made this ramen more exciting! When we finished the ramen, the bottom of the bowl said "no ramen, no life" which was cute. I loved the chicken karaage. In addition to the soy dipping sauce, it came with a yuzu sauce. Perfectly crispy too. I would come back to Jinya since I'm a ramen fiend. While not my first choice for ramen, it was a good meal and convenient option in the domain! read more

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I got the black garlic ramen last Friday night and it was delicious! The char siu was melt in your mouth and the marinated egg was cooked perfectly! It was also quite a bit of food, i actually took half of it home for a late night snack! The broth was rich without being overly salty. It was a bit on the oily side but I did not mind. My order came out less than 5 minutes after I put the order in and the service was fast and courteous. No complaints from me! I don't live in austin but would absolutely come back to jinya if I am in town and craving ramen! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was tasty as Jinya is but our server Zhymara was wonderful - made the experience what it was. Beautiful person inside and out. Thank you read more

JINYA Ramen has a nice vibe to it. We came in with a party of 6. They play really good music and also has an outdoor dining area. Our server was pretty nice and attentive. She answered all of our questions. The food was pretty great! My friends enjoyed their tonkatsu ramen. They said it was flavorful and plentiful. I got the chef's special. It was really great, and I asked the waiter for a spicy sauce. After adding it the spice, it was perfect. Definitely recommend coming here. Feels pretty trendy. We were on the list for 25 minutes, but we only waited about 5 on a Friday night. read more

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Rude customer service by Sandra and the manager not stepping in. No respect towards their customers

Parking was challenging but food and service were excellent. Had a good dinner with a friend while in town for business and it was great to introduce him to JINYA. read more

Ok, before I start with the review. I understand I'm giving this a 4 star review but not to steer you all away. I was super hyped to try Jinya for the first time since I've seen many locations around the US and have heard good things about it. The service was top tier, super friendly staff and our waitress was amazing. Don't want the review to take away from this at all. The reasons for the 3 star and maybe I'm rating this or approaching it differently than some of you may be thinking were due to these little minor things: 1) The area was clean for the most part but for some reason had a slight smell of like dirty water or something pungent that my girlfriend and I noticed right away. Maybe it was a fluke and isn't that way all the time but just details we noticed. 2) It looks very nice inside but seating can be a little crowded depending on the amount of folks inside. Not a small space but some tables can feel crowded. Not a huge deal here though. 3) The biggest reason why this is getting 3 stars in my eyes. The food. It was just ok. Like literally nothing spectacular but nothing terrible. It was good but not good enough for me to choose over other ramen places in the Austin area. I won't name competition here out of respect of course. They do give a good portion of the protein choice you get but the broth was decent and the noodles were okay too. Again, not bad but just expected a bit more due to the hype I had heard and the location being at the domain gives set the bar higher in my mind. Pork bun was decent as well! Overall not a bad place to come to. Area is nice, the food is good to enjoy with company as well. I'd come back for sure but only if I'm already walking around the domain. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

JINYA is in the center of all the excitement. Enjoy shopping or other activities at the Domain & come in for a bite at JINYA! They have seating inside and outside. The bar area is very comfortable for solo dates. The server was very friendly and the food came out fast. It was very fresh. It was top notch. They have happy hour as well which is great!! I ordered the chicken broth ramen. Would recommend! Pay them a visit! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for dinner with a few coworkers. No wait time at all around 5pm and plenty of seating inside as well as some outdoor seating. Very intimate restaurant. The seating is more family style. There is one big table for seating. Also, a few smaller tables that are separate on the side. Staff was very friendly. Seems like the whole staff greets you when you come in and when you leave! Plenty of options for meat lovers, vegans/vegetarians, ramen lovers, and also a few options if you're not in the mood for ramen! I tried the vegan impossible rice bowl which was great! Great serving size and great flavor. I also tried one of their summer drinks, the watermelon refresher, which was just as tasty as the food. Quick service and delicious food! Can't wait to come back! read more

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The Service was nice the manager whose name i believe is Elliot was so nice to me by selling me a Jinya Hat for $16 as I collect hats the ambiance was very nice read more

3.5-4 stars The ramen was good! Definitely worth a try. Not the best ramen ever. Wish the spicy umami miso ramen had a bit more spice to it, was craving something with a bit more oomph lol. We also got the spicy chicken ramen, mild level, would recommend going up at least one level if you really like heat. Patio was a nice vibe, great for people watching. Loved how the tables were spaced out, too. Not bad! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Spicy umami miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've had Jinya a few times in Houston, but this was my first time visiting this location. My family had never tried ramen so I figured Jinya would be a great place for their first experience. Since it's in the Domain (Northside), it can be a bit of a hassle to get there. We found street parking, but there is a parking garage nearby (I believe it's free). I tried to get on the waitlist ahead of time, but the link on the website wouldn't work. When we arrived, we were told it would be about 30-40 minutes. They texted a link to the waitlist so I was able to track our place in line. I think we ended up waiting about 25 minutes before we were able to sit. You have 5 minutes once they text you or else you forfeit your spot. The waiting area is small, but they do have a few chairs. We opted to sit inside but they do have covered patio seating as well. Our server was Bao. He was nice and did a good job, especially since he was hustling to keep up with his tables during the Saturday night dinner rush. I started with a Lycheetini. It was good, but it's wine based because the bar at this location only serves wine and beer. I was disappointed by this because I was hoping to get a cucumber martini. For my meal I ordered the Jinya Chicken Ramen and Brussels Sprouts Tempura. I've had both before and it's so delicious! I love the dipping sauce for the Brussels! The thing I love about ramen is that the flavor of the broth intensifies the next day. I had plenty for leftovers and it was so yummy! My family ordered the Jinya Quinoa Salad, the Jinya Bun, the Spicy Chicken Ramen, and the Jinya Chicken Ramen. I encouraged them to add a boiled egg to their ramen and they loved it. My stepdad ate his ramen and then joked that he wanted to order another one so I know he really liked his meal. I'm happy they were finally able to try Jinya! read more

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Food is very good but it could use some more flavor. Service is fast and the people are nice, and the environment is clean and friendly.

My friend & I came in that night 12/16 for some good food. Plus we haven't had Jinya in a very long time. Its close enough to a lot of parking so chose to eat here. There wasn't many people at the time I got seats, around 5pm or so. I loved how accommodating the patio was. I got us seats first and waited probably 6 minute while they cleaned the table. I was seated after they had cleaned. A waiter came up to me almost immediately and handed me 2 menus and asked if I'd like drinks. I ordered 2 waters, while waiting for said friend to come. The menu is quite extensive - rice dishes, appetizers, sake, beer and other alcoholic drinks, ramen (there's several types), combos.. no lack of options to choose from. Food is very consistent. I usually order jinya ramen black because if the flavor and it has mostly everything I want in there. Within I'd say 15 minutes of ordering they brought us our food! Very quick and delicious service. Temperature that day was a little chilly but they lowered the rain/waterproof coverings so heat wold stay inside patio and cold was kept out. It was good environment to hangout and relax for a couple hours. Overall nice ambience. Delicious food Great service. Would totally come here again. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very disappointing food and service. The biggest issue was a total lack of seasoning on any food dish. Salad dressing was basically just oil, nothing else! Gyoza dumplings were tough with no seasoning on filling and a sauce that was tasteless. Waitress dismissed our desire for spice level and then had to bring chili oil to us as ramen had no spice. It was obvious that they were simply reheating broth made somewhere else. These chain restaurants are too similar to Olive Garden and others, so if you like that, this restaurant will suit you. We will never return and it is ludicrous that some reviews claim great ramen at this place!!! read more

I am a huge ramen connoisseur and am on a mission to find the best ramen in Austin. Although I don't think Jinya takes that title, their ramen is pretty damn good. Their menu includes numerous pork, chicken, and vegetarian/vegan options, making it a great option for all eaters. The broth is flavorful and the meat is tender. Service is great and the location is in a very popular area. My one qualm with Jinya is that one bowl of ramen costs upwards of $24. While I thought the food was good, I'm not quite sure it's worth that much. Overall, a good experience read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Spicy chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here on a Tuesday evening around 6pm and there's no wait at all. Love the ambiance and music here! Lively atmosphere with some great music selection. What I got- Spicy chicken ramen The chicken is tender and noodle is soft. I wish the noodles was a tad bit firmer. The soup is at a good level in terms of saltiness but it definitely lacks any flavor or depth. Added corn and seasoned egg for toppings but the corn was not sweet at all and egg was very runny. At 3 bucks a pop for each topping I expected better. The portion is very filling but I can't say I was satisfied. In my opinion it's quite pricey for the quality of the ramen and it's ingredients. read more

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Junta Ramen bar was ax experience to put in the books- great service, great Japanese food, I mean you can't go wrong with their Tonkotsu Black! read more

This was a great place to come but I took two stars away for the wait and the service. We came here as a party of 4 on a Saturday night and waited an hour. The food made it worth the wait but the service was very sub par. We ordered appetizers which came fast. We waited about fifteen minutes for the ramen. Our server completely forgot our drinks and I had to remind him after we got our ramen. When I go out to eat, I am used to the drinks coming first not last lol. Parking was easy to find since there was a parking garage across from the place. Aside from our server forgetting our drinks and forgetting us I would return because the ramen was delicious as were the appetizers. The ambiance was nice, it was very busy but then again it was a Saturday night. Perhaps I will try to come back here for happy hour or something! read more

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I haven't been to Jinya in almost 2 years and it maybe 2 more before I go back. Our waitress was nice and checked on us regularly but I wasn't impressed with my ramen. It lacked flavor. The restaurant was clean and the green tea and edamame were good. read more

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Exceptionally tasty ramen, and my very picky toddler who doesn't usually eat meat enjoyed the jinya bun.

This is a fun and easy place to have a good time with friends. The drinks are reasonably priced and they have lots of things to choose from on the menu. I will say, this isn't my favorite ramen in Austin, although still very good. JINYA Tonkotsu Original Ramen was rich and flavorful. Spicy Umami Miso Ramen wasn't spicy at all. I wish there was more flavor and toppings for this one. (For both, I didn't love the texture of the noodles and wish it was a tad bit chewier. Maybe personal preference though.) Lycheetini was yummy and cheaper than a lot of cocktails in Austin. Junmai Ginjo: Sho Chiku Bai was great and I would recommend. read more

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We visited this location on a Friday around 7p and waited almost an hour for a table. It was so crowded in there and it is a pretty small space. We ordered the below: -Jinya Chicken Ramen 5.5/10 -Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen 8/10 -Iced green tea Overall, prices are high for what you get. Definitely not worth returning. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had actually never had Matcha before, and theirs was heavenly. Every time I go, it's always super delicious. It's always busy, but we get fast service. read more

Great food! beautiful ambience! Our server liza is attentive and friendly. Highly recommended ramen in Austin

I've been here so many times and I would say their quality is pretty consistent. Not the best ramen in town but definitely a safe choice. Good vibe, always got seated quickly and servers are very attentive. Their menu expanded too, so many more food options now aside from ramens. My husband and I would come here often if we need to do a quick dinner date and can't decide what to eat. Parking is easy right across the street. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service, David was a great server, super friendly and attentive. The food was really good too. Great experience overall!

This was my first time trying ramen and I'm so glad to have started off with Jinya! I got the spicy creamy vegan ramen and absolutely loved it. The flavors were so complex: a combination of tangy, creamy and an extra umami. I loved how well the crispy onions and spinach paired together with the soft noodles. I will say, the broth can be a little hard to have in one go so I'd recommend having it in between noodles. I ended up adding a chili sauce into mine because after a point I was bored of it. I also didn't find the tofu to add anything since it was plain and didn't really soak in any flavor- but this could just be typical of ramen. Seating is pretty limited but the atmosphere is nice, service is fast and you're paying typical domain prices. Definitely a must try from my end! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

A++ as always. Food is amazing. Highly recommend the impossible tacos (as weird as that might sound) and of course, all the soups!

Such a fun place to eat and get some ramen and other Japanese food. The warm sake was super yummy and perfect for a blustery day to warm up. The ambiance was trendy and inviting. The Lycheetini was so good. Didn't get a pic of it because it was halfway gone by the time I remembered to take pics. LOL You can add things to your ramen like Brussels sprouts and a seasoned egg. The Jinya Chicken Ramen was flavorful but not spicy. The Flying Vegan Harvest was tasty with the added seasoned egg. Our server Liza was very attentive and made us feel welcome. The entrees are a bit pricey. Especially if you start adding things to it. So for two people our bill was about 70$ plus tip. read more

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Went here for dinner on my trip to Austin. This is located in the Domain a nice shopping,eating , partying and hanging out place. I started with a refreshing, nonalcoholic watermelon drink. It was great and not too sweet. We had some impossible meat Gyoza dumplings which were delicious. You couldn't tell it was plant based meat. I had the shrimp and pork wonton ramen. It was really good. I added a little chili oil and siracha to give it a little kick. I really enjoyed it and was stuffed when I left. It's a cute spot for a meal. The service was fast and the staff was friendly! read more

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I've been craving good chicken ramen so we stopped by after our Apple Store visit today. The chicken ramen was amazing (I would recommend Hot) we got spicy and added some chili. The bar tender also recommended the Birria Ramen and it was to die for. My wife and I swapped bowls until we cleared them out! Delish read more

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Since it's located in the Domain, there is always ample parking which is always a plus! We sat on the patio which was nice. The staff was very attentive and made sure our drinks were always full. I had the Spicy Chicken Ramen. I was getting over a cold so I got it mild (I know, it doesn't make much sense to get something spicy with no spice). It had a good flavor, but wasn't life changing. I thought it was a little pricey for the amount of food received. You had to pay quite a bit more for any extras. Since my taste buds weren't top notch when I came here I wouldn't mind trying it again. However, as of right now I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

Traditionalist may claim that true ramen can only be made with fish, pork, or chicken, but JINYA Ramen Bar is out there proving them all wrong. For an omnivore restaurant that otherwise sticks pretty close to the classics, they have a stunning array of fully vegan options, each one every bit as thoughtfully curated, cooked, and composed. Shattering the notion that plant-based will only be second best, these full-on flavor bombs are honestly the best bowls of ramen I've had in years. Case in point, the Flying Vegan Harvest. Starting with thick, chewy noodles at the heart of this bowl, my dining partner in crime questioned suspiciously, "Are you sure these aren't egg noodles?" If not for having "VEGAN" right in the title, I might be more concerned, too. They swim languidly in a savory miso broth crowned by umami Impossible meat and silky tofu cubes. Charred broccolini, bean sprouts, and corn complete the meal with veggies even haters will crave, all tied together with crispy garlic and touch of chili oil. There's also the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen, and typically one rotating seasonal special for plant-based eaters, too. Of course, you can't go without ordering a round of Impossible Gyoza, which may have been my favorite part of the whole meal, closely tied with the Tempura Brussels Sprouts. Vegan options are clearly marked, and better yet, staff are all highly knowledgeable about what can and can't be modified to follow suit. You'll have a giant bowlful of comfort lightning fast, but I promise you'll want to stay a while. read more

We tried the Vegan Red Fire Opal Ramen Bowl -- the soup had a nice flavor, but it could've used more vegetables to balance it out. Overall, it was a good dish. We also had the vegan dumplings; they were decent but could benefit from a bit more seasoning or boldness in flavor. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Vegan Red Fire Opal - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Actually this place is excellent. Really great staff and service. I got the spicy chicken ramen with an egg and it was delicious. Wow.

Updating because I've been back and I haven't been impressed. The service has been pretty fast and solid both times, but the food is not very good and the prices are ridiculous for the quantity. This restaurant seems to have gone downhill. Also, the chicken that comes with the spicy chicken ramen doesn't seem very good quality and it seems like the menu prices nickel and dime for toppings. You're better off going to another ramen spot- the prices and food are much better. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Spicy Chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Located in the Domain, came in at noon on a cold day for some warm ramen. The wait was about 20 minutes so I ended up sitting at the bar. The bartender was attentive and the atmosphere was active. Here's what I had: Tonkotsu spicy- good broth and but little meat and the presentation was just ok. If you're looking for Ramen in the domain, it will do but there's a lot better in Austin. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Austin - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Let's talk about the fried chicken... the Jinya fried chicken keeps me coming back. I never expected to be dipping juicy fried chicken thighs into soup, but somehow it works and it's absolutely delicious. Every time I go to Jinya, I order the same exact thing - Jinya Tonkotsu Black and crispy chicken (I skip the topping and get a whole plate of it). In Houston, Jinya was my go-to ramen place and now that I moved to Austin, I had high expectations for this meal. But - the fried chicken was not the same! The difference is in the little details, of the seasoned egg being broken, the napkin being dirty, not being greeted with an enthusiastic "Irasshaimase!" by the whole staff. This Jinya location can make some improvements. What did meet my expectations was the seasoning of the pork broth, so flavorful and rich. I do recommend you visit and take this recommendation of Jinya Tonkotsu Black and crispy chicken (10 piece plate). read more

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