First time visitors and we absolutely loved it! Very nice ambiance, quality of food and good service. Our server, Stephanie, was amazingly helpful and attentive. We loved the vibes too. Definitely recommend this restaurant for your ramen cravings. read more

While enjoying a wonderful vacation weekend with my family we decided to get some ramen. We love JINYA back home so we decided to try this one. We made a reservation for 7:45pm. Once we got there we were sat down immediately. Once seated our server, very polite Spanish young woman came to greet us and took our orders. The server even recommended a kids meal for our daugther. So far so good. Our food comes and we realized we have no utensils and my daughter's noodles had no broth in it. It was dry noodles. The server comes back asked us if we needed anything and we said yes can we have some utensils please? A fork and some chopsticks and broth for my daughters noodles. They are dry. She says sure no problem and leaves. Now while we are waiting two Spanish women we seated behind us. In the time we were waiting the two guest behind us placed their orders and got their food. When the server comes back she hands us 3 pairs of chopsticks and garlic. Walks back to the two women and hands one of them a fork. Still no fork or broth my daughter's noodles. My wife had to pour the broth from her ramen into our daughter's bowl so she can eat. The server comes back again with 3 GOT DAMN SPOONS and says she couldn't find any more forks. So in the entire restaurant theirs not ONE FORK. I said but you just gave those customers a fork. Pointing to the guest behind us. She says sorry and walks over to the guest behind us. The server starts talking to the guest in Spanish but little does she know I speak Spanish. The server starts complaining about us to the guest saying that we're asking for too many things and we need to shut up and just eat our food. when I told my wife that they're talking about us, she immediately asked for the manager we explained our situation and the manager immediately comped our meal. Terrible experience. Atleast we didn't have to pay for it. read more

This spot is sooo good! Like what! We need one in Mableton. The ambiance is everything! They played some good music The service is always 100/100! And the food is chefs kiss-wait the food is CHEF's KISS! We go to the Kennesaw location on a regular basis Bring one to Smyrna too We need a better selection of choices Over all these burgers & fries! read more

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Overall good place, delicious food and fast service. I don't know much about ramen and Asian food to begin with but i was more than satisfied with everything we had. Edamame is easy to make and season- so it was good, i don't think some specific skill is needed for that hit our ramen bowls were super tasty. They are happy to accommodate any restrictions and mix and matxh ingredients when needed, which in this case it was. Genuinely a good vibe and relaxed place, not too loud not too quiet. We would come back. P.S. My ratings are based on whether I believe I could make a better or healthier version at home. If food/drinks/service impress me, I'll be happy to come back. If not the stars reflect that. read more

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Came here for lunch on a cold, rainy day because I was craving ramen. I sat at the bar, and my bartender/waiter looked overwhelmed--they had just finished their lunch rush, and I'm sure he was trying to play catch-up. With that being said, his service was lacking. I had to ask for water twice, ask for a soda refill, and it took a minute just to get a menu. The pork ramen was okay--pretty bland and simple--but since it was raining, I still found some comfort in it. However, paying $30 for a bowl of ramen, some steamed bok choy, and a soda for lunch feels a bit steep. I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Pork ramen with steamed bok choy plus - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We decided to stop by after the rain set in during the foodee fest. We ordered a couple appetizers and some ramen. i've been to Jinya plenty time before and enjoy the fact that they use hakkata style noodles in their ramen. My favorite type of noodles for Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was rich and the noodles grabs onto the broth pretty well. Along with the food the service was great. Would definitely recommend. One thing i am surprise of was their price. It's gone up significantly to 20 bucks a bowl of ramen. read more

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I enjoyed lunch at Jinya with my daughter. It was the first time for both of us. The restaurant is spacious and has plenty of seating. We sat across from the bar with open four sides that allowed us to see the tables on the other side. I can only imagine the crowd they might have during the dinner hour. It was a late lunch for us, so there were only a few patrons inside. Parking behind the restaurant was plentiful. Service was excellent, and our dishes came out quickly. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Ramen. I enjoy spicy food, and the dish was lacking (1/5). I added Sriracha or chili garlic (one of the sauces on the table) to bring it up to a 5. I tasted the Unagi Inari Sushi roll, and it was divine! I also enjoyed the Sake flight with Lychee, Pineapple, Strawberry, and Premium flavors. I enjoyed them, but my preference remains hot Sake. Overall, a good lunch, and I will visit Jinya again. read more

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My new favorite Japanese restaurant in Charlotte! Jinya has 3 tings going for it: 1. Great food, 2. Great vibe and 3. Great service: 1. Food: The menu offers quite a few options for all. My wife and I went for the Birria Ramen noodle bowl, the octopus, the Combination (Tan Tan Men with the mushrooms and the pork cashew bowl). For drinks, we got the J.Girl and the Matcha Lychee Lemonade. Everything was delicious. 2. Vibe: It's a great atmosphere to bring your family, a date or coworkers. Common areas are comfortable and clean. There is a full bar in the middle of the restaurant with plenty of big TVs if you feel like watching a game. 3. Service: Very friendly and professional! The only issue we had was that we ordered the broccolini, and they forgot to bring it. We had to mention our server not to charge us for it since she didn't realize it never came out. Overall, 100% recommended. We can't wait to come back! read more

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I arrived here just in time for happy hour. I didn't realize how spacious this location is. This location was it was welcoming, Well decorated the staff was friendly. Since it was happy hour, I got the $6, crispy chicken and it took Tonkasu black ramen. I think that's what it's called. My food was great. I enjoyed the service from Oliver. At the bar, he made sure I was good and checked upon me.I have no complaints would definitely go back here again. The only negative opinion that I have is of the bathroom.There was not any toilet paper in the stall that I used.Thank goodness.I was the only one in there. The seat seemed to be clogged.And there was hair in the sink. I did let the manager know.I'm not sure if he fixed it.But that was the only negative experience I had read more

This wasn't our first time eating at Jinya but our first time at this location. Let me just say I prefer this location so much more. Better parking and more space in the restaurant so you don't feel like you're on top of the next table. I enjoyed their Chicken Ramen but hubby really enjoyed their Birria Ramen. It was the chef's special for the month but I'm hoping they'll add it to the menu permanently. 4/28 read more

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Junior is good every time. I've had a lot of their bowls and I haven't had a bad one. I've done pork, chicken, birria and vegetarian. I also really enjoy the combo meal that you can do with a crispy chicken or pork gyoza and a salad. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First time visit and it was overall good. We felt a bit rushed by our server since we came in at 9:30 and they closed at 10 but she was nice and gave us all we asked for. The crispy rice with the tuna was not crispy fresh tasting, it tasted old crunchy. Not sure how best to explain that. The ramen was very good! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Spicy Chicken Ramen* (red bowl) JINYA Tonkotsu Black* We added sides of Corn Broccoli Brussels Sprouts - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm not really into ramen but this place changed my perspective. My daughter and I went here for lunch. We enjoyed the food and service. The ambience is definitely a vibe. I'm already planning to go again. read more

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Birria Ramen: was very good, the cilantro makes this dish standout out with its subtle flavor, not too much meat just enough. 9.5/10 Tonkatsu Black ramen: it's a staple need I say more! 10/10 read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Birria Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Service was amazing, food was hot and delicious and the ambiance was chill. Will definitely come back!

What a great experience! I was not sure what to expect but wow! Excellent food, broccoli tempura is the most, Ramen dishes were not small at all and so flavorful. For drinks, the old-fashioned is smoked and it is superior! Just go and try it out. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Smoked old fashioned - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Our favorite spot when it gets cold, food is always outstanding and service is always super fast. Ambiance is cozy and casual, the chicken ramen is my favorite! read more

Got to Jinya delivered and all I can say is what a ripoff. The amount of food for $25 a bowl is a joke, the chicken Karage honestly was the chewiest and toughest meat I've ever had. Reminded me of Anchorman 2 when he replaces bats with chicken to cut costs. This place is a chain and have no clue how they have as many locations as they do. Coming from CA, we will continue searching for a decent Ramen spot in NC. Highly recommend you go elsewhere read more

I've been to this location about as many times as the original location downtown. Parking is about the same hassle here as it is downtown. My last visit was during the Jinya anniversary. The staff wasn't knowledge about the deals they were offering. I'm glad I took a screenshot so I could show my server. The pork bun was not a favorite for me. Too fatty and full of mayo. Two things I don't like. The ramen was ok to me but my mom loved it and wants to go back for more. She also loves the chicken thigh appetizer. Overall this is ok Ramen and Japanese apps in Charlotte but I feel like there is better flavor at other restaurants. Jinya 4401 Barclay Downs Dr Ste 134 Charlotte, NC 28209 ( Review 42 in 2024 and 842 overall) read more

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Fantastic ramen and service! It's a beautiful restaurant and a great place to meet for lunch. read more

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No longer anti-ramen, my husband joined me for another visit to Jinya in Southpark... We started by sharing the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna...then the Spicy Chicken Ramen for my husband and the Spicy Umami Miso Ramen for me...then we ended by sharing the Panna Cotta dessert. My husband ordered some beer (?), as usual...and I tried their Matcha Lemonade Mocktail. Well, I personally loved all...from app to dessert...and even the mocktail! I'm so glad I decided to try the Spicy Umami Miso Ramen...think it's the best ramen I've tried at any of the Jinya locations. One disappointment was that they were out of Bamboo shoots (Huh??), a side topping that I was hoping to add. I ended up ordering Corn on the side. My husband liked his ramen, but thought it was a bit underwhelming. I felt that if he ordered what I had, he wouldn't have felt that way. Oh Well. He seemed to really enjoy the Panna Cotta. I've always loved their version of Panna Cotta as well. Overall, we enjoyed the dining experience here...and at least I thought they deserved all 5 stars. read more

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Excellent ramen! Didn't care for the cucumber salad. The matcha tiramisu was memorable. Sexy atmosphere. Service was great, almost too attentive for a surly person like myself. Just go. read more

Very good, got spicy chicken ramen. Broth was the best part! Would come back for the broth. Service was prompt.

The food was delicious and our server was a complete sweetheart! The decor and mural of the geisha on the wall added a beautiful touch. Everything seemed so authentic! read more

I may have found my new ramen place in Charlotte! The ramen is fantastic, with good meat, noodles, etc. Unfortunately, you can't buy the seasoning they give you in a separate bottle; I'd love to take some home. While I didn't have their signature creamy vegan ramen, a friend of mine did and he said it was great, if less spicy than he expected. The edamame is edamame; it's hard to mess up or glamor up soybeans with salt. The waitstaff is knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. I do appreciate the darker ambience of the restaurant, and I especially appreciate that in such a place there isn't blaring music that makes it hard to hear. read more

Great customer service. Food came out hot and quick for a Sunday late afternoon diner. Ambiancewas lit very nice and we were seated immediately. Appetizers came out in 5 minutes. My whole family loved their dishes too many people to tell you what they have. Just 1 problem ( my fault). I ordered the Premium tonkotsu red Spicy level 6.. WHOOOOOOAA. Way to hot to enjoy. Ask the server how hot and spicy 1 through 10 is. I still ate it but would have been better with a #3 or 4. Again my fault. Had a great time food was amazing. Will definitely come back. The noodles were perfect all dente. Fresh tasting!! read more

Food was amazing and the service from Rose was superb! This place is a total vibe. I was never really a fan of ramen until now. JINYA has all the appeal of the perfect date night spot with great atmosphere, delicious food, and top tier service. Definitely coming back! read more

I visited with my niece and her son the first week of December. The food was amazing. The service was great. They The ambience is always chill. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Me my neice and her gorgeous son - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The place is clean and super well kept. They got a sweet lunch special that includes a ramen and a side of your choice (gyoza or Takoyaki). The ramen is delicious with a balanced flavor profile. I also got a Sapporo draft that's refreshing with a smooth and rich after taste. Would definitely come again and try more of their apps! Heard they also got multiple locations. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - JINYA Tonkotsu Black* - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Walking up to JINYA, I knew I was in for a treat and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was fantastic. The decor was excellent as well. Kennedy was my server and was outstanding. She makes a great old fashioned! I had the crispy chicken as an appetizer and man I don't know how they cook them or what season they use but they were absolutely delicious. Next up was my main Ramen dish. I had the tonkotsu black bowl. I highly recommend it if it's your first time. Full of flavor. Overall I give this place a 10 out of 10! If you're in the Charlotte area, I highly recommend checking out one of their 2 locations. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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absolutely loved! pablo, maddie!? where do i even begin service was stunning. vibes were articulated and energy was always high. speedy and attentive even with a rush, will be visiting again soon! read more

5 star service. Kid meals serve ALOT. In my opinion Jinya has the best ramen in Charlotte, I know folks might find that offensive but it's big parte la Vida. The bar was YUGE. Great place for a date night or have a friend dinner or family time. read more

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The edamame and chicken wings were delicious! The small Chashu Chicken bowl was yummy, with a cool 1/2 egg, ground chicken, rice, and two kinds of mushrooms, topped with scallions. Service was very speedy. We were thankful because we were hungry after a long day of shopping. There is a hip vibe to this restaurant. They have a pretty large sized full bar almost as you walk in. Very nice. read more

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Overall it was a pretty good experience today. I came early evening to get my sushi fix. My server was NICK and he is still in training. Nick had a pleasant attitude and wants to do well. Be patient with new servers because we all have to start somewhere. Anyway, I tried 2 new menu items today and I was NOT disappointed. First was the matcha lychee lemonade under the MOCKTAILS. ADDICTING! It was sooo good and I had to refrain from ordering a second. I'm getting it again. And I'm going to be matching a knockoff at home. The next new item that I tried was the Salmon Aburi Oshi-Sushi. Them thangs SLAPPED! I needed another order, but again, no need to be a big back. I will need to order it the next visit. I wanted sushi but not a lot because I knew I was ordering ramen so this was perfect. Soooo good. Lastly, I got the JINYA Tonkotsu Black ramen. I added broccolini which comes on the side because it's crispy. The little trees SLAP haha. I got it the last time I was here because the previous waitress told me to try it and it's been a need since. The ramen did what it do for sure. The only thing that I didn't like was the egg. This is my second time at this location and the egg is never how I'm used to it at the other location. This one doesn't have that nice sweet offset taste or same texture. I usually am someone who orders extra egg, but I can't because it just tastes like regular boiled egg and I, oddly enough, don't like those. Hahaha weird I know. Anyway, I'll still be back. An egg won't stop me. I need that sushi and the matcha lemonade STAT! read more

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Sheng ramen still undefeated. The food is a really mixed bag. On its own it might be passable, but for the prices being charged, I will not come back. The best thing here is the crispy rice tuna appetizer. It's quite large and has an ample tuna topping over the crispy rice, which was delicious. Gyoza are your standard affair. Decent option that wasn't any worse than what you'd expect. Twenty dollar bowl of black tonkotsu was fairly disappointing. A lot of toppings option but many were near 3 dollars per topping. For bamboo shoots? Really? There was also zero discernible garlic flavor in the bowl. Overall there was an off smell about it that likely came from the pork - distinct wet dog scent if you're familiar with it. However, the pork itself was very tender and had decent flavor. Noodles were also appropriate texture. The broth however was extremely bland compared to what it should have been. The most baffling dish was the small bowl of curry chicken that my wife ordered. Despite it being 9 dollars, it was mostly an entire bowl of rice with a bit of curry drizzled on top. A few spoonfuls left you with nothing but rice for the rest of the meal. The curry was also completely wrong. No visible carrots, potatoes, or onions at all, and the chicken was pulled into the curry itself, whereas it should have typically come breaded on the side. We almost returned the dish but figured it wasn't worth the hassle. Avoid this place. read more

Amazing staff, super friendly, very attentive, great food. It's a very calm and welcoming atmosphere, I would definitely eat here more often whenever I'm in the area. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - Wall art - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

we had a great experience here after being skeptical with mixed reviews! this was my first time having ramen and i thought it was delicious! we both got the tonkotsu red spice level 3! PLEASE listen to your server when they say to stay around lever 2-3 lol 3 was perfect for us but definitely had our mouths burning and noses running & we like spice! we had the gyoza and edamame as appetizers and i thought they were both good but honestly liked the edamame more! DO NOT get the kombucha bc it is just a can and it is $12 lol oops. it was quiet, our waitress was really sweet and gave us the whole run down! i would go back again and get the same thing but maybe spice level 2! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - SouthPark - red Premium Tonkotsu Red* spice 3 - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When JINYA first opened, the ramen was absolutely on point--flavorful, rich, and satisfying. I typically dined alone or with my children, and we always enjoyed the experience. The service has consistently been solid, which I appreciate. However, over time, the quality of the food has gone downhill for me. The flavors just aren't the same, and the overall experience doesn't match what it once was. Because of that, I now prefer Silverlake Ramen in South End, where the consistency and taste have won me over. read more

It's my first time visiting Jinya! The apps were delicious and the ramen was good. It's not top 5 (I've tried a lot of ramen) but good nonetheless. I definitely plan on coming back to try other items from their menu. The service was also great. We were seated immediately, when our waiter arrived, he placed our order and it came within 10mins. read more

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I been going on and off to JINYA since they first open in Uptown location. Their quality and portion has gone down quite a lot.