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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Fairfax

    4.1 (2.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Spicy Chicken Ramen
    Maria Gracias H.

    It had been awhile since we last ate at JINYA Ramen Bar and the flavors were just as good as I remembered. I ordered the Black Jinya Ramen and it was delicious -- loved the thin noodle texture and the rich garlic flavor. I just wish the broth had been hotter since it came out more lukewarm and a bit watery for my taste. The Spicy Chicken Ramen was also tasty and the takoyaki was excellent. Big plus that they allowed our dog to sit with us on the patio, which made the experience even nicer.

    premium tonkotsu red
    Rachel C.

    Really good appetizers, the salmon taco and the potstickers were so good! Ramen was okay, I ordered the premium tonkotsu red spice level 4. I originally ordered spice level 6 but the waitress said it was Thai level of spice and that it would be super spicy, so I went down to a 4, but it wasn't spicy at all unfortunately. Seated outside so it was super noisy and full of screaming kids, but I'm sure inside seating would've been much better.

    Abegail A.

    Stopped by for lunch on a Sunday and it was packed. I liked how you put your name on the waitlist and could see your spot in the que while walking around the Mosaic District. Our table was ready at the quoted time (~30 minutes). Started with the crispy rice with spicy tuna and the salmon poke mini tacos, which were both solid choices. You'll definitely want to order more than one crispy rice (comed 3 per order)! For my main I had the shrimp wonton ramen, which came with thick noodles, green onions, and kikurage in a pork/shrimp broth. I like how they didn't skimp on the wontons, which also had pork in addition to the shrimp. Jinya is a solid option for ramen when you're in the area. Highly recommend a visit.

    Cucumber Salad
    Keerthi D.

    Jinya Ramen Bar is a chain ramen place, and this location is in the Mosaic District. There's plenty of free parking on the street and in the garages nearby. The ambiance can be described as fancy/casual and is good for small groups, dates, or with co-workers. The service was fast, and our waitress was nice and explained the menu to us as we had some first timers at the table. We went on a Tuesday with no reservations and were seated quickly. Also, the appetizers were flavorful and good for sharing. The cucumber salad and miso glazed eggplant were a must, especially if you're vegetarian. The spicy chicken ramen needed a little bit more spice, but I guess I should've gotten spicy instead of mild. Overall, this was a great place to catch up with friends - I'd definitely come back if I were craving ramen.

    Flying V harvest ramen
    Jessica A.

    Jinya remains to be my favorite ramen spot! I've been to many locations in the DC area, but this was my first time at the Fairfax location. They have a fireplace dining area that my friend and I got the chance to dine in. It made our dining experience very cozy, and it had a very beautiful view of the Christmas tree in front of the restaurant. We had a great server, Brian, who frequently came to check on us and was accommodating. The host was also very friendly and let us sit at the bar while we waited for our seats. The bartender was also very kind and gave us water as we waited at the bar. I tried a couple menu items that I haven't tried at the other locations. For my drink, I got the yuzu mule, which was the perfect holiday cocktail. I also tried the spicy creamy shrimp tempura. As we see in the name, it was creamy, spicy, and of course very tasty! I really enjoyed it. And of course, I had to get the flying vegan harvest ramen. I should really expand my ramen choices when I come to Jinya, but this ramen just doesn't disappoint. My friend got the spicy creamy v ramen, which looked really good! Maybe I'll order that next time.

    Chicken yuzu shio delight
    Thomas V.

    Flavorful ramen! The egg was runny and chicken soft, which was nice. I liked how the broth wasn't too strong or heavy. The price is a little high in my opinion but the food is always tasty when I visit. The restaurant was fairly empty when we came on a weekday evening. The waiter was very friendly and explained the menu for us. Also, be aware that they've recently started charging 3% extra if you use a credit card.

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    Tre B.

    I was really looking forward to introducing my mom to this restaurant for her first ramen experience. I had previously visited the Union Market location and had an incredible time there friendly service, great atmosphere, and amazing food, so I had high hopes for this visit. Unfortunately, this location did not meet those expectations. We arrived on a Saturday and were greeted at the door, which was a great start. However, we were seated in a side room that had a noticeable number of gnats flying around. I brought it to the host's attention, and she kindly moved us to the main dining area. After being reseated, we waited about 10 minutes, then a large party of 8 was seated right next to us. To our surprise, they were greeted and had their orders taken almost immediately, while we had yet to even be acknowledged. Another 10 minutes passed, and I had to stop a passing server to ask what was going on. He apologized and mentioned there had been a mix-up. What disappointed me most was that, even after that, the service didn't improve. I mentioned it was my mom's first time, but there was no explanation of the menu, no mention of happy hour specials (which I later noticed were going on), and no effort to make her feel welcomed, completely different from my experience at the Union Market location, where the staff was very attentive and informative. Feeling let down and overlooked, we decided to leave and drive the 40 minutes to the Union Market location, where the service and experience once again exceeded expectations. This location wasn't even busy, so the lack of attention and care was especially frustrating. I hope this feedback helps improve the consistency between locations because the food and concept deserve better representation than what we experienced

    Joanne T.

    This place is below average in everything! We made a reservation at 2pm, when we got here, we were told we need to wait for 10 minutes while there were a lot of empty tables, what is the purpose of making reservation?! Then we were given the table that's closest to the door (this is January), while other tables available. We asked if we could move to a booth (there were some available), the host said we had to wait! I could not believe that. The menu selection is so limited, there are only 5 vegetarian dished on the entire menu. Also, they wouldn't let you order kids meal (I wasn't hungry, just want something small), why put that on menu? When the waiter had our food, he stopped and talked to other staff, he was standing almost next to our table, why wouldn't he put our food down then talk to the coworker? I had to ask for the water refill. When we finished, we also had to ask someone to take the empty dishes away... The food we ordered, both quality and quantity were below average. If you want good ramen noodles or sushi, go to Japanese restaurants, if you want good fried chicken, go to Korean restaurants. I will never come back to this restaurant.

    Crispy Chicken
    Danielle H.

    Perfect comfort food. I visited on a snow day and everything on the menu is great for a cold day. The beef birria ramen is so filling. It's a beef birria taco in ramen form. The spicy tuna wontons was minature. Our server was helpful with providing recommendations of entrees to try from the menu. Definitely will revisit soon.

    Tonkotsu Spicy
    Clarence B.

    Arrived a rainy Saturday afternoon. First time guest we called and told them we were coming with 6 people. When we arrive we're seated pretty quickly although the restaurant had customers it wasn't super busy. I would describe the ambiance as open, dark and modern. Had interactions with 3 waitstaff all were pleasant, but not especially engaging. The food choices were many and after our group received our orders we were largely unimpressed. The ramen we received was technically ramen but the broth in none of our dishes were especially rich, complex, nor spicy. In fact, several college students eating at our table described their dishes as tasting like ramen bowls they made at school when they added too much water. While no one was angry our table of 6 left much of our dishes uneaten. No one asked to take the food home and no one is interested in returning.

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    Payal P.

    The spicy vegan ramen is phenomenal! The service was okay and the ambiance is really nice too!

    Edamame Gluten Free
    Michael R.

    A nice return visit! Food and service is always great. Staff attentive and they remember you! The upstairs bar is wonderful! So glad we took Pablo's suggestion! A great bartender!

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    Maddy P.

    Been craving ramen and this place satisfied me, partner, and baby! The starters were delicious and the ramen was literally everything I needed. It's a nice vibey atmosphere, which definitely adds to the experience. Not to forget, friendly staff and floating managers (we love good circulation). Our waitress was also so nice, helpful, and quick- and kept our table clean. The experience was poifect;)

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    Does the outdoor eating area have heaters?

    Good afternoon, Kara. We do not have heaters on our patio, but we do have an established seating… Read more

    Is there still indoor dining?

    Hello, Casey. Yes, we have indoor dining regulated by the obligatory state requirements of social… Read more

    What's your Guest WiFi password?

    It's "Noramennolife!" i got you brodie

    I see some mixed reviews on this: is this restaurant dog friendly and under what conditions?

    The eating area outside in the summer, it is dog friendly. I have seen water dishes and people sit and eat ramen with their pups but INSIDE IS NOT

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Yes, they do! They have sake, too.

    Do you offer online ordering for takeout?

    Hello, Gus. Thanks for asking- we offer call-up to go for pick up as well as UberEats, BiteSquad,… Read more

    How do we get on the text list? tonight's my girlfriends birthday and I really wanna make sure we get a table and get added to the text or wait list

    Try to Call them

    Are all the ramen broths pork based? Are there any vegetarian broths?

    There are chicken and vegan broths.

    Do they take reservations?

    Short answer is no, but when you go in, you can either sit at the bar or at the community table which almost always has spots if you're a small group. I would say four is pushing it. If you're bigger, or want to sit at your own table, you can put… Read more

    Are there gluten free noodles available?

    They do not. I called to verify.

    Is it gluten free friendly?

    Hello Isabella, Unfortunately, since we are primarily focused on Asian Cuisine, the majority of our menu does contain gluten. However, even though limited, we can definitely… Read more

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    My girlfriends and I stopped in for our first visit on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. Service throughout the meal was excellent. Our waitress was attentive without hovering, kept drinks topped off, checked in at all the right times, and made the experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The dining room itself left me with mixed feelings. It was incredibly humid inside, to the point where it became distracting during the meal. The booth seating also wasn't my favorite. The pleather-style upholstery made it surprisingly difficult to slide in and out, especially if you're sitting toward the wall. It's a small detail, but one that stood out. We ordered family-style so everyone could sample a little of everything, which I always think is the best way to experience a menu. The Caesar salad was the undeniable star of the table. Absolute banger. The dressing tasted unmistakably house-made with the perfect balance of richness, garlic, lemon, and anchovy. It's one of those deceptively simple dishes that can be hard to execute well, and they absolutely nailed it. The carbonara was enjoyable overall with a silky sauce and great flavor, but the pancetta was cut into pieces that were much larger than necessary. Smaller pieces would have distributed the flavor more evenly and made each bite feel better balanced. The complimentary table bread with the red sauce was another pleasant surprise. Fresh, comforting, and exactly the kind of thing that keeps everyone reaching for "just one more piece." The chicken parm sandwich had plenty of potential, but it was noticeably dry. It really needed a more generous helping of marinara to bring everything together and add the moisture you'd expect from a chicken parm. One area that could definitely use some attention is the restrooms. They were functional, but they felt tired compared to the rest of the restaurant and would really benefit from a refresh or remodel. Overall, this was a solid first visit with far more positives than negatives. While I'd probably skip the carbonara and chicken parm sandwich next time in favor of trying other menu items, that Caesar salad is something I'd order again in a heartbeat. It's rare for a salad to completely steal the show, but this one absolutely did. I'll definitely be back to see what else the kitchen has to offer.

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