My partner and I have been struggling to find a ramen bar that has good chashu (pork belly) and good broth. I am elated to say our search is over! Jinya's black ramen is savory and every ingredient is quality and delicious. From the pork belly that melts in your mouth to the perfectly soft boiled egg and wood ear mushrooms. We also had their Jinya buns and they were to-die-for. If you love ramen and are a chashu snob, you need to try Jinya! read more

With the loss of Hapa, I was afraid that convenient Ramen was now gone. Then I discovered Jinya.....So glad I did. The ramen was excellent. Absolutely fantastic. I had the spicy some thing something ramen and it was all out glory. The addition of outstanding sides was also a huge plus. Poke salmon tacos??? Frickn delish! And deserts they have yummy dessert as well. While I did not have them the table next to us did the children's plates look on point, with fabulous presentation. Seemed like a fantastic way to introduce any one to this establishment's fantastic cuisine. read more

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I had really wanted to try JINYA since it opened and finally went on a Sunday night with a friend. Overall it was a great spot for our casual date! We got a table right away and the service was fast. The JINYA bun was a fantastic starter. The bread was delicious and the meat inside was flavourful and tender. For my main dish I got the Chef Special which was the Karaage chicken and it was definitely a great pick. I actually didn't want my Ramen to end. The broth was so tasty and soothing. It tasted as good as it looked when it was set down in front of me. I look forward to going to JINYA again and will recommend it to friends! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Calgary - Ramen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

After trying the vegetarian ramen a while ago, I decided to try the Creamy Vegan Ramen, and it was AMAZING. The broth is quite flavourful, and the thick noodles are perfectly cooked. One critique is that the toppings are limited, there's just some tofu and onions here and there, an addition of more vegetables or an egg would help enhance flavour. My friends and I also tried the green tea mochi and flan during "Happy Hour," it was $1-2 off regular price. Mochi was good, however it seemed like generic store-bought, nothing special. The flan was great initially, but nearing the end was tasteless. The service is fantastic, and VERY fast. Overall, high quality food and a great place to enjoy ramen! read more

So hey, Jinya Calgary, on-line ordering is not a thing on your website - only US locations showing Your phone number only works if one uses the entire number including the "1"; otherwise, "The customer you have dialed is not available," message... read more

Having heard good things about the chain, we decided to come here instead of Hapa Izakaya on a cold Friday lunch since we were craving a bowl of hot ramen. We got the last table just after 12, and as mentioned there is no waiting area and no reservations are accepted so make sure you go slightly off-peak unless you want to wait. The food came out fairly quickly, I ordered the Old Skool and gf got the Feb special Tokyo Tonkotsu. I also asked for the fresh garlic topping which is offered free here. They provide a container of peeled garlic and provide a garlic press for you to season to your own preferences. The Tokyo Tonkotsu is a pork based broth and it is definitely richer and thicker than my chicken based broth. Both bowls were topped with a perfectly cooked egg. However, the egg was cold because the broth in both bowls weren't hot enough. The pork chashu were nice and tender without being overly fatty. Both of these bowls came with the thin noodles which are reminiscent of al-dente Italian pasta which was great. Wanting to try the thick noodles, I ordered the Kaedama (extra noodles). They warned me that since my broth was flavored for the thin noodles the taste might be too light, so I'm guessing the broths with the thick noodles are more concentrated. The noodles came hot on a plate and slid into the remainder of my broth. They were much thicker and firmer than typical ramen noodles with good bounce. Overall the noodles themselves were great. The gf preferred the thick noodles and I preferred the thin, but both are above average in my opinion. However, they were let down by the tepid broth temperature which also dragged down the perfectly cooked egg. The service was OK, however it took a while to get our bill. I might come back eventually to try the Cha Cha Cha ramen that has earned lots of good reviews, but as of now I prefer Hapa Izakaya as my downtown ramen lunch spot. It looks like takeout is available if you don't want to wait in line since I saw some people swing by to pick up food in styrofoam containers. read more

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We drove to calgary just for Jinya Ramen after having it in vancouver. Server was a great guy, the food was exceptional. Please open one in Edmonton so we don't have to drive down anymore ha. read more

On the fence between giving this place 3.5 to 4 stars. I was really excited for this place since the chain is from LA and I had really good ramen in LA (see my review for Daikokuya in Little Tokyo) but for some reason, we live in Calgary where it seems no one can get ramen right 100%... If you are driving, there's paid street parking in Mission but if you visit for dinner after 6pm, street parking is free. I visited the first day they opened - we came at 5pm (before the dinner rush) and did not have to wait for a table. Our server was understanding when a few of our friends were late, and still seated us even though we did not have the whole group there. I had the tonkatsu black with a combo of salad and rice bowl on the side. The description had said the ramen would be spicy, but it was not noticeable in mine. Unlike most places that give you a choice between lean and fatty pork pieces, our ramens were served with fatty pork (which some people like and some do not - all personal preference). My broth was very rich and flavourful - it was so thick and it seemed very gelatinous which again can be good or bad based on personal preference. I had the thin noodles and I thought they were cooked well. Although the combo was good value (+$5), I don't think I would recommend because the rice bowl was mediocre at best. I only ordered it because the portions of the ramen looked smaller than most places (which it is) but next time I will try an appetizer instead. The crispy chicken that was an option for a combo was fresh and served piping hot which I appreciated, but again, I didn't think was amazing or a must try. The Jinya bun was good but at $4.5 for one, I thought it seemed a bit too expensive. For dessert, the green tea mochi ice cream was great for sharing (2 round pieces cut in halves - half a piece per person would be good if 4 people wanted to share). The coffee panna cotta was good but a tad bit too sweet with not enough coffee flavour for my liking. With the ramen averaging about $13-14 per bowl (plus extra for more toppings if you want), I thought this place was a bit expensive. Appies, dessert can add up quick to $30 per person if you make your ramen a combo too, with the ramen portion being smaller than most places in Calgary. I did not have any issues with service as I was seated when it was not busy, but I did think it was extremely stupid to have people pay for their bills at the front counter by the door where everyone enters and exits, especially when there are tons of people waiting. It's decent ramen for Calgary but if you've had good ramen elsewhere (Japan, LA, Vancouver, etc.), you still can't compare. If you are dying for some ramen in Calgary, give this place a try and avoid obvious busy times like 6:30-8 for dinner. If you are travelling outside of Calgary where you know you can get a great bowl of ramen, maybe just nurse your ramen craving until then :) read more

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First thing i have to clarify how most local people judging the customer service. It is actually pretty good. I think theres people just like to find bones inside an egg. The ramen is good and very creative. Soup base is thick and tasty. As well as the meat is tender enough that it melt instantly once you put it inside your mouth. Highly recommend the CHA CHA CHA ramen. So i would suggest you guy to go there personally and get a feel on it. Because i always think that some comment here are either too bias or they basically think they are king and queen so they want the best of everything. Agree? I would definitly come back again. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Calgary - Ramen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I liked my experience at Jinya. I had the spicey miso ramen. The broth was tasty, and it came with a good amount of noodles. The rest of the family shared the Jinya buns, gyoza, and chicken karaage. My youngest had a kids set dinner. It was probably the best deal out of everything on the menu. It came with a small bowl of ramen, rice with chicken, a small salad, chicken karraage, and a small scoop of icecream for dessert. All of that for $8. We also ordered the Mochi with icecream for the adults. The young gentleman that served us was friendly and efficient. He also said he was the guy that uploads all the Instagram pics for the restaurant. I guess Facebook and Twitter are also new additions to social media. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We were on our way to Canmore and decided to stop by Jinya for a late night dinner. It was great for a quick ramen / rice bowl fix before a long weekend ahead! Atmosphere: 4/5 It was almost 9pm by the time we arrived, and I was surprised to see the place was still quite busy with a line outside despite being near closing time. The restaurant is not huge but has nice and modern decor with an open kitchen area. We were seated at the bar which I didn't mind at all and enjoyed the bustling atmosphere as staff prepared food. Thankfully we were able to find parking easily on a side street. Service: 4/5 Efficient and friendly; staff took our orders quickly and our food was delivered piping hot! Food: 3.5/5 I had the pork chashu bowl. Overall tasty dish. I liked how the meat was marinaded well. The chashu was a little too fatty for me but that is also the nature of chashu. I would've liked more vegetables. The egg was very delicious!! I also tried some of my friends' tonkotsu broth which tasted good and satisfying; the ramen itself I thought was pretty typical in terms of texture. Overall satisfactory. Price: 3/5 Reasonable for size / amount of food Overall: 4/5 Overall good experience at this ramen joint for a quick and hot meal before continuing our journey to the mountains. I would have liked a slightly larger bowl as I was still a little hungry afterwards. I would return to try some of their other signature ramens. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Calgary - Ramen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I went for lunch here on a Monday hoping the line wasn't as bad. I drove by on the Sunday and there was at least 20 people waiting outside. We got there at 11:50 and there was already a 20 minute wait. We waited since we figured there would be a line for the next while due to it being a new restaurant. The hostess did give us a menu so we could look at it during our wait. We got seated at the bar. We decided to try the caramelized cauliflower, crispy chicken, cha cha cha and the vegan ramen. The caramelized cauliflower was very good and refreshing due to the citrus. The crispy chicken was just alright for us because I think it was given to us quite a bit after it was fried so it was warm and not that crispy anymore. The cha cha cha ramen was huge. The ramen also comes with fresh garlic that you can add. The broth was very heavy; it had very good flavour. I definitely could have shared this with the hubby. The vegan creamy ramen was very good. We didn't ask but the vegan ramen came with the yellow noodles (we're not sure if there was egg in there and we didn't bother asking). Its definitely worth a try if you enjoy ramen. I would definitely come back to try the other items on the menu. We were too full to have the mochi green tea ice cream. There's always next time. read more

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Jinya is a relatively new Japanese restaurant in Calgary (as of September 2017), and is a chain from the U.S. If you are looking for some good ramen, then this is the place to be. I would highly recommend the "sprouting up ramen". This is one of their more popular dishes, and is quite tasty. Another dish to try would be the pork chashu rice bowl. The pork is quite tasty, but can be rather salty at times for my liking. Other than that, it is quite Good, and I will be getting that dish in the future. Another item to try would to the chicken karraggae. This is basically deepfried chicken, and comes out hot and fresh. The chicken is juicy and quite good. I have mentioned only a few of their several dishes on their menu, and have not tried every dish myself. All I can say from what I have tried so far is that the food is quite good, but could be cheaper. Otherwise, this restaurant is quite Good, and I will definitely be coming back in the near future for more tasty food! read more

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My first visit to Jinya....loved it. Tonkatsu Ramen with fresh garlic and corn...... I will be back soon read more

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A friend and I visited Jinya during happy hour after hearing good things. It definitely did not disappoint. We ordered several dishes including: Salmon Poke Tacos, Pork Tacos, Jinya Bun, Salmon Cilantro Sashimi, and Jinya Tonkonsu Black Ramen. All of it was very good and I look forward to trying other items on the menu. The waiter did forget our drinks but no big deal, he was very knowledgeable and gave good recommendations when it came to the food. I will definitely be back. *Visited Aug/17 read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Calgary - Ramen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I've tried several ramen bars in Calgary but Jinya is the best one for me!! They have excellent customer service. We ordered their Jinya Tonkotsu Black and Premium Tonkotsu White and both were very rich in flavor, not too salty. However, I feel like the servings were so small (or maybe we were just hungry that time). The good thing is that you can ask for additional noodles for $3. I would also recommend their Jinya buns. I think it's $4 each but totally worth it!! read more

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It was delicious! Must try when in Calgary! It was perfect in a cold weather. The broth was so rich and tasty! read more

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My cousins asked me where I wanted to go and I told them any ramen place. They decided to take me to Jinya when I was in Calgary. I actually came to Jinya a week before that in Vancouver! They didn't realize there were ones in Vancouver too. Anyway, I really enjoy my ramen. I ordered the old school and everyone else ordered the black ramen. The wait time was quick to get a seat despite it being busy this day. It was a full house. Our server was attentive and quick. I would definitely come back again the next time I'm in town! read more

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3.5* My favourite place for ramen in Jinya in Kerrisdale (Vancouver). I was so happy when I heard Calgary would soon have a location. My friends and I went on the second day Jinya opened. I don't want to be too harsh because Jinya just opened up and I'm sure this place will be my new favourite place soon. The positive - great vibe and the room itself is nicely set-up. There's lots of space and tables though it got completely packed by 12:00pm. I ordered the Toyko Special ($13.50). The ramen is well-priced for the amount of food in the bowl. I really really enjoyed the pork cutlet and the creamy gooey egg. The thin noodles were perfectly cooked. The broth was super thick and a little too rich, and this is coming from someone who loves anything super high in calories, cholestral, and fat. The broth wasn't hot enough for me. Perhaps that was why the broth was gelatinous. I won't go into the "What could be improved?" because other reviewers have touched on it already. Right now, if you want a big bowl of ramen in a hip, fun vibe, I would totally recommend it. read more

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My review is only based on the food as I went on their soft opening day. I like ramen. I don't care if it's a chain or a mom and pop shop as long as it taste good. I learned that Jinya is a chain but I've never been to their other locations so I was excited to try their version. First glance at their menu: large selection of ramen and snacks. Short blurb about each dish we tried: Jinya bao: thick slab of fatty pork belly tucked inside a soft, pillowy bun. Oh it was so good. Fatty, sinful, deliciously good. Side salad (combo with ramen) was a standard spring mix but the dressing was very salty. We gave feedback to the owner and he said it is a recipe from head office but will look into it. Gyozas were housemade, dainty and flavorful. chicken karaage were crispy, juicy and lightly fried. The ramen: I went with the classic tonkotsu and loved how flavorful the broth was. It had a rich pork taste but was not overly salty. The thin noodles (my preference) was cooked perfectly and had great texture. The soft boiled marinated egg (ajitama) was seasoned nicely with a perfectly ooey, gooey yolk. Hubby went with the spicy umami miso ramen and said he really liked it. I did try the broth and it had some heat to it. Desserts (panna cotta and mochi) were your standard fare but a nice way to end your meal. We had an opportunity to chat with the owner afterwards and learned quite a bit about opening a Japanese owned chain! But from that you can expect quality control and consistent taste of their food across all their locations. I thought their prices are pretty similar to other ramen shops in the city. I am anxious to return to try their other ramen but will wait until the crowd dies down a bit before I haul my two kids there. Oh check out their kids combo - spectacular value!! read more

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-----Food----- Really good Ramen, good egg and awesome pork and beef. Tasty! -----Cosmetics----- Looks like an average little Ramen eatery, but very tight. It is very busy so it is packed with tables, not for claustrophobic people. -----Service----- Fast, friendly, efficient read more

Another ramen craving led us here. Good service at the door, but not very good when we were seated. Looks like he was alone for the most part, with the hostess helping run food. I liked the ramen here better than the well known Shiki Menya, as it seemed a bit more flavourful. I ordered the spicy ramen, and though it wasn't spicy when it arrived, I had the hot chilis in front of me to help liven it. After that, it was very good. The gyoza was also pretty good, though it was frozen. Nothing incredible, but not horrible either. read more

The food here is great but the service is really really really bad. I've had their Chachacha ramen and it's very tasty especially if you like garlic and spicy food. The Jinya buns are soft and the pork melts in your mouth. The salmon Poke tacos are my favorite. Nothing special with the pork tacos and crispy chicken. I understand that when we came here the place was new so we extended our patience. But we came in the afternoon avoiding the peak hours. Service was still really bad. Nobody came to seat us. Half the bar was empty so my group expected to be seated right away. Still took the staff 23 minutes to clear up the bowls from the previous customers, wipe down the table and come get us to take our seats. So all in all great food. Terrible service. read more

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Oh Jinya, there was so much potential here. Jinya is located near 17th Ave in Calgary and is in a newer, semi-industrial chique category of dining establishments with both a bar around the kitchen and a series of both group and private dining tables. Along with your typical ramen establishments, they mainly serve the dish which everyone comes for. I got the Tonkatsu Black Ramen and the bowl was nicely balanced with your standard ramen fare - noodles, soft boiled egg, cha siu, seaweed slices, etc. Nicely garlicky flavour as well. The dish was close to $16 which I thought was definitely on the higher end of ramen establishments I have been at. Was it worth it? Well, let's just say that my friend and I were trying to go to Shiki-Menya but the line was colossal so we settled for this place which had no lineup instead. I can see why. What really bothered me about Jinya was the service. Our waitress was both short and curt when we ordered and I did not feel welcome at all. It was a bit wierd. Throughout the entire lunch, I never saw her again until she tried to upsize my friend's bowl of ramen so that he bought extra noodles. I came here for a dining experience, not to feel like I went to a used car dealership! Left her a tip consummate of the service we received and she glared at me as I left. LOL. Anyway, beware. I can't recommend coming here. read more

Went on a recommendation from a coworker. Should have really done my research & read the reviews before wasting $30 on franchise food!

Good, but wouldn't go out of my way for it. We walked in on a busy holiday, and the wait wasn't too bad. Front area person told us it would be about a 20 minute wait for the two of us and it was fairly on point. Staff was friendly enough as well. We ordered the tempura brussels sprouts to start. These were actually excellent; good flavour and nice crispiness. The only weird thing is that it didn't come with any tempura sauce. Seems like a staple when eating this dish. Seems like soups here are pretty straight forward ingredient wise. They have an entire menu of add ins you can select for a fee, but it would get real expensive real quick at $2ish per item. We got one each of the Tonkotsu Red and Black. The red is a spicy soup, with heat options going up to 10. Above 6 you have to waive away any rights to hold the restaurant responsible for harm. I got a 2 based on the recommendation by the server that it would equate to medium spicy, and it was quite spicy. Not sure what it would taste like above 6 but it sounds like it would not be enjoyable for the average person. As mentioned, the soups were good, just nothing standout. Both broths were tasty but toppings sparse, which based on another review is typical for most ramen places. Weird thing about me is that I don't really enjoy eggs. Not that I hate them, but I'm not one to order them if available. However I must say that the seasoned egg was actually quite tasty and I enjoyed it. All in all, Jinya is a good option in you're tight for time or need a quick lunch or whatever, but I would go out of my way for it with other local non-franchise options in the city serving great bowls. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Calgary - Tempura Brussels sprouts - Ramen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Listen. I came in from Edmonton and was really looking forward to trying this spot out because it was highly praised online. They did not disappoint! I ordered the JINYA chicken ramen with quinoa salad and they were both bomb. JINYA also doesn't skimp out on the noodle portion like some other ramen spots will. 10/10 service too, definitely coming back! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Calgary - Quinoa Salad - Ramen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

First time coming here and the food was alright. Seating is a bit of a tight squeeze however, so the distance between strangers and myself was a bit close for comfort. The servers can come off a tad loud and aggressive as well, but are direct and to the point. They made sure to repeat back the order to us. Overall, would eat here again but would not go out of my way to visit again. read more

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I took a sabbatical from ramen in Calgary because I hadn't had a good bowl in a while but I had to check out JINYA. Loved it. I ordered the JINYA Tonkotsu Black. The broth was so flavourful (but on the fattier side) and the pork was nice and tender. The noodles were chewy and delicious. I had some broth leftover to decided to get extra ramen to sop up all the soup I had leftover and it was a good and bad idea. Good because it was absolutely delicious but bad because I got so full I couldn't finish the extra noodles or order anything else! I'll be back to try the other items on the menu. They have a Happy Hour in the afternoon too where some menu items are discounted. read more

I get bored with beef and pork broth so delicious tried chicken spicy today! It was really good broth for chicken. I will definitely return and try more in the menu! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Calgary - Ramen Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Hearing of pretty good reviews I brought some friends there. After calling to make reservations for 8 and finding out they didn't take reservations I arrived 30 mins early to get seats. They didn't seat until all people were there. The food was not great but not bad. A bit pricey for the amount of water msg powder soup and instant noodle you get. Add on top of that they added 18% tip and charged us for items we didn't order I'd say we will never go back. The service was good. Never lacked anything but as for the experience I'd say it was a bit lack lustre read more

This place rocks. Tasty soup, flavourful broths, awesome tacos, the cauliflower dish is awesome the chicken chashu dish is awesome. My favourite soup is the Spicy Chicken Ramen However they rarely answer the phone with is frustrating and it's always busy and always a wait. read more

Oh Jinya, my go to joint when I am in Houston. I didn't realize it was a chain so I was ecstatic when I found out Calgary had one. I'm a big fan of the modern, sleek and dim decor of the restaurant. The star, however, is the broth. The broth here is excellent, and so are the seasoned eggs. The ramen was very good, though someone how overall not as good as Jinya in Houston, maybe the broth noodle ratio is different. The noodles are passable, though not a highlight. Overall a wonderful place for ramen - I will definitely be a repeat visitor. read more

Went to this Ramen Bar after having a wine tasting around downtown and it was about an hr before it closes so I understand how the waiter is keen to get our order, I ended up having the Pork Shoyu Ramen with my sister and hubby ordered the Chicken Ramen. Food was delivered promptly, food looked appetizing, but the broth didn't do much , it's lacking something like the body, or say deep texture of a ramen, and hubby did say the same having tried lots of Ramen places around. It's in a near bland mode , Altho I liked how the noodles are cooked , just about right , and so are the veggies and the boiled egg, other than that, it's a good experience. read more

omg the spicy vegan ramen! AND NOODLE REFILLS! (you can't see the fist pump, but there is definitely a fist pump happening right now!) just go to here. but be prepared to wait at peak food times, it's a busy place. read more

We don't live in the city but try to make an effort to get Jinya everytime I visit because it's one of those things you just dream about. Was a bit nervous because this time we were bringing our 18 month old daughter along. I sent a message on Google inquiring about the highchair situation and they got back to me within minutes letting me know they did have highchairs and hoped we would visit. 20 minutes later we are seated at a booth with plexiglass between us and the other guests, highchair already at the table. Water came quickly and menus were digital. We ordered a few dishes that were all excellent. Toddler ate a side of steamed broccoli, noodles (or what she calls pasta) and tofu from my ramen. I had her on my lap at the beginning of the meal and the waiter was kind enough to let me know to please seat her in the highchair when they bring out the ramen as they didn't want to spill. Appreciate their attention to the smallest diners. I had spicy vegan ramen and husband had the flying vegan harvest. He agreed it was a phenomenal lunch. read more

sorry to post a negative review but the food and service were pretty bad.. there were more than enough number of staff members but they worked as if they were short staffed. A girl who seemed to be the manager or hostess looked so stressed out by her servers. Food I dont expect so much out of Calgary anyway, but the service they should do something about it.. read more

The food was great! But the service wasn't. My friends and I went at 9, because it closed at 10. We waited for about 15 minutes to be seated, even though it was not busy at all inside. (It just took her a long time to set the table for us.) The phone was ringing constantly and no one was answering it. As soon as we were seated, she told us last call was at 9:30, giving us 10 mins to order. That was more than enough time, but the constant reminders about last call made us feel a little rushed. The server wasn't very friendly and seemed very rushed. The food was great, we got the tempura Brussels sprouts, and I got the spicy chicken. definitely some of the best ramen I've had around Calgary. At 10:30, they shut off the music and turned on all the lights, which made us feel really rushed to finish our food and get out of there... even though they weren't closed for another 30 mins. If it were a more welcoming, relaxing (not rushed) environment with more welcoming servers, I would've easily have given it 5 stars. The service needs some work. read more

Like most people I am going to break this review up into two parts. The Service Just. Awful. We arrived around 4pm on a Saturday. It was busy but there were tables available so one of the two (why two I don't know) hostesses sat us. Then we waited. And waited. We could see waitstaff but no one came to our table. After a while I was able to get the attention of one of the hostesses and she came over and asked if everything is ok. "Is anyone planning to serve us?" I asked. She was apologetic and ran to find our waiter. Finally the waiter arrived and took our order. We ordered some drinks, Ebisen for an appy and three bowls of ramen. Then we waited and waited for our drinks. How hard is it to bring a couple bottles of beer and some green tea? Again I flagged down the hostess and she brought us some water. After a while our Ebisen arrived but no drinks. I had to flag down the hostess again! Eventually we got our drinks. When the waiter arrived with our ramen he had it all on one tray. Instead of setting the tray down (the table next to us was empty) he was struggling to take heavy bowls off the tray with one hand. Somehow he managed it. Once our ramen was served he walked away leaving our finished plate with Ebisen shells sitting in the middle of the table. Like, what the hell? Multi-task man! When we finished it took awhile for him to finally get the bill to us. Not sure if it's his first day but he had no business being a waiter! Now, the food. The food was very good! We had Spicy Chicken Ramen and two Spicy Umami Miso Ramen. The food came promptly and piping hot. Very flavorful! Very Filling! On it's own the food is a four star at least but the horrendous service just ruined the whole dining experience. read more

As this is a popular chain in the States, I was excited to check this place out! It was busy during dinner time, so we had to wait approx. half hr for a table for 3 and there wasn't a lot of waiting space. I Once we were finally seated, the entire place cleared out, so I would say a good time to go without any waiting is like 7:30ish. I noticed right away that each table had a little 'sauce' station which included hot sauce, gyoza sauce and soy sauce, which I thought was pretty neat! My girlfriends and I got a couple of appies as well as their one and only cocktail, the lychee drink. It was a simple, yet very tasty drink! We got the salmon poke tacos, crispy chicken (karraage) and salmon cilantro sashimi. The salmon poke tacos were unreal! While it was a little messy, I loved the crispy wonton shell! I could definitely eat like a whole plate of those. For the crispy chicken, you can choose between 5/10/15 pieces and they are pretty generous on the portion sizes. For 5 pieces, the plate was pretty big and full, so I would recommend you share with someone. As for the ramen, not only were SO many options to choose from (chicken, pork AND veggie broth) but you can customize the ramen in any way you like! There was huge list of extra toppings you can add and you can also customize the noodle thickness (they even have spinach noodles!), which was cool! Also I would like to add that this is the first place I've ever see VEGAN ramen! I really like how inclusive this place is trying to be. As for us, we all ended up getting the cha cha cha ramen just because we've been hearing a lot of good reviews (and it also sounds amazing). You can also make your ramen a combo and choose a side and salad. I choose gyoza and was very happy with them, they cooked perfectly and were full of flavour! The ramen itself was delicious, especially the broth!! Super garlicky and I love spice so I added the hot sauce and it made it even better. Every table also gets fresh garlic as well as their own garlic press so you can add garlic to your ramen if you want! I wish they served the ramen in a bigger bowl because it was pretty overcrowded and it was hard to mix everything without it getting everywhere. I don't know if it was just me, but I found their noodles to be a TAD too soft and it was easy for it to become a little mushy pretty quickly. We finished everything off with some mochi ice-cream (green tea & chocolate, you can get one of each if you like) and they were great!! They're cut up if you would like to share, but I don't know why you would, they're just too good. From the first couple of reviews I read complaining about the service, it looks like they noticed and upped their game because we had multiple people come in and check in on us. Overall, it was a lively vibe and great little joint. I'd check it out if you're around. read more

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