It was our first time here, and the food, service, and ambience were great . Our server Jayden was so nice! read more

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Best ramen in Bergen! The space has such a great atmosphere, and the service was fantastic. Jayden, who served us, was incredible -- attentive, friendly, and just made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Hackensack - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

It was my first time at JINYA and the food was amazing. The overall ambience and staff is so satisfying and welcoming. Our server, Cartier made our experience better tenfold. He was always present, very attentive, and extremely friendly. Even though it was our first, he made it feel like we were regulars. Would recommend him 20/10 times!!! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Hackensack - Birria Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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I met the manager and his energy was amazing. My waiter was Cartier and he was amazing. He was patient and he makes the best drinks. I would come back again! The food was 10/10 and the drink (lycheetini) was the best! I highly recommend this location and this place. read more

Visiting from San Diego and thought why not try out some ramen out here. This place was on my cousins list so here we are. Parking is located in a mall parking lot. We got very lucky someone was leaving. Upon arrival we were told there is a 30 min wait. I always get confused when there is a wait with empty tables. Not enough staff I'm guessing.... After 30 minute wait time we were seated. I saw the hype on the lycheetini and wanted to try it out. Welp that was a no go....they were out of lychee juice. I decided to go with water, nothing else was really appealing to me. For ramen I ordered the birria ramen, kinda had to being from SD. It was ok, the broth was chicken based which was surprising. I thought it would be more rich I guess having birra as the protein. The serving size was a little smaller compared to other Ramen spots I've been to. The Gyoza dumplings were very tasty though. We finished off with the Hokkaido Millie crepe very yummy the texture of the crepe was on point. Overall very cute place, service was good. Food ok compared to what I have had. Our server Audrey was friendly and very apologetic about the drink. read more

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- Parking is shared with the rest of Riverside Mall and can be difficult during busy times - The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of tables and bar seating; the atmosphere is modern, clean, and comfortable - Our waiter was friendly and attentive throughout the meal; the only downside was a noticeable delay between the kids' meals arriving and the ramen entrées - The food was excellent--the ramens featured perfectly chewy, bouncy noodles, and the broths were rich and full of depth; a nice touch that fresh garlic is complimentary--they bring out a jar of whole garlic cloves with a garlic press so you can add as much as you'd like; while other add-on toppings can be a bit pricey, the overall quality was impressive; the kids' meals were especially generous, including a bowl of ramen with green onions and corn, a chicken chashu rice cup with wood ear mushrooms, two pieces of crispy chicken, fries, fresh greens, an orange slice, a lollipop, and vanilla ice cream for dessert :) read more

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THE FOOD ---------------- + JINYA Tonkotsu Black - Pork broth was very good and thin ramen noodles were excellent. Everything was very flavorful, but not too salty, including the tender pork chashu. + Creamy Tonkotsu Ramen - Pork and soy broth was thick, creamy, not overly salty and flavorful - basically super delicious! Pork chashu was tender, egg was excellent and thin ramen noodles were cooked perfectly. + Kids Meal Ramen - Hugeeee order for kids. Chicken ramen came with green onion and corn and was pretty tasty. There was also a chicken chashu rice, crispy chicken, french fries, orange slice, and dum dum lollipop! Rice and crispy chicken were very good. + Pork Gyoza - Very well cooked and delicious pot stickers. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Waiter was courteous and friendly. He was also very informative by telling us of the most popular items. - Kids meals arrived shortly after we ordered, but it took the ramen bowls quite a while to arrive. - Didn't seem like there was a hostess as we waited a few minutes before someone greeted us, but they could have been shortstaffed. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Interior was very clean, modern, super spacious and had many tables. Tables were verrrrry well-spaced out with plenty of walking room. + Large private parking lot shared with the rest of the Riverside Mall. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon at 12 PM - possibly because kids under 12 were eating free with every adult meal purchased. There was a consistent stream of customers, specifically families, coming in to eat. Wasn't at full capacity, but most of the tables were occupied. read more

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Yum! Beautiful inside! We sat at the bar and the Japanese greetings by the staff were warm and welcoming. Pork bun was warm and perfectly a little sweet and yummy. Birria ramen was great! So flavorful and not oily like other ramens I've had. The meat was so tender. Only complaint is I would've liked more meat! I added tons of hot sauce since I like spice and I so enjoyed this! Highly recommend read more

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Had a great first meal at JINYA with the original 2010 ramen, gyoza, and old fashioned (smoked right in front of you)! Our server was super attentive and everything tasted great... not a bite was left behind! I loved how vast the menu is, and I'd be curious to try the crispy rice next time. read more

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Jinya is the latest addition to the Riverside mall in Hackensack. It's been couple of weeks since they opened, so we decided to try it out for Saturday lunch. The interior was stunning, with gorgeous decors, lights, ambiance and a gorgeous bar. Upon arriving around quarter past 11am, the restaurant had only few guests. We got a table right away after checking-in with the host. The menu had plenty of Japanese appetizers, ramens, rice bowls, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. We started with the takoyaki, that was the best takoyaki I have ever seen. The fried octopus balls were sitting on top of egg yolk mixed with the sauce. It was so delicious. For entree we got the Tonkatsu Black and Tan Tan Men ramens. Both ramens had delicious broth, dense and full of flavor. The noodles were thin and the meat was well prepared. My daughter's kid's meal also had noodles, rice, chicken, fruit, candy and ice cream, a full platter for only $11. That was one of the best kid's meal deal I ever saw. We also ordered mocktails J Girl (blood orange, strawberry) and Match Lychee lemonade. The drinks were also top quality. Our server was super nice. After she found out it was our first time at Jinya, she gave a breakdown of the menu. Also checked on us many times. The dishes came out in short time. Our table was also cleaned once we finished eating. Overall we were happy with the experience and were elated to have such an upscale ramen place near us. We signed up for Jinya's reward account to collect the points for our visit, since we know we will be back soon. read more

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Finally a new restaurant with different cuisine opened up in Riverside mall. JINYA serves ramen, Japanese dishes and cocktails. Contemporary and modern design. Friendly staff. Very attentive. She went through the menu with us since it was our first time. We had JINYA Tonkotsu Black, takoyaki, Tan Tan noodle and kids meal. I love the tonkotsu ramen. The ramen texture is good (firm). Broth is rich. The black garlic oil on top gives another boost for flavor. Kids meal portion is big. It includes ramen with corns and scallions. Chicken on top of rice (this one is really dry, didn't like it). 2 karage with salad and a lollipop. The dessert is ice cream. We also tried J Girl and Matcha lychee lemonade. Both are good. Overall a great addition to the mall. read more

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Food was terrific and the service was great! I enjoyed it so much- plenty of vegan options (faux meat options made the dishes even better!). I felt like I was able to eat outside the box and not get stuck with just a pasta dish or salad. Can't wait to go back! Neil was our server and was a lot of fun to talk to....and, he was attentive and kind. Highly recommend!! read more

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Easy parking. Friendly and great service. Nice noodles for when it's rainy outside. It's a good mall option if you're already there. The place is small and fills up fast. Ramen portions are big and I particularly liked the seasoned egg. read more

No photos this time --- just enjoying the vibes. However, had to give this place a quick review. I tried calling in a reservation, but they said they couldn't hold on to it. In any case, I went to Jinya --- asked for a table for 4 --- and was immediately seated. That was nice. Brandon was our server last night, and he couldn't have been any friendlier. Instantly vibed, and brought out our food in a timely manner. For apps, we tried several items: the spicy creamy shrimp tempura, crispy rice with spicy tuna, and (of course) an order of takoyaki (A MUST). What impressed me is that everything looked like the menu photo. For the entree, I had to get (because I'm a SPICE GUY) the Premium Tonkatsu Red ($22). Any spice level between 1-6 is part of that price. If you request anything from Spice Levels 7-10, it will be an additional charge per upgrade. I stuck to Level 6 to see their and my spice tolerance. My ramen rocked. It was a nice red hue, spice level maybe a tad above shin ramen, but the broth was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. My entire party asked for "KAEDAMA" --- which is an extra serving of noodles after you finish the first round. It's about $3.50 for an extra serving of thick ramen noodles .Everything looked delicious and was delicious. We sat and enjoyed the dinner till closing. Thanks Jinya, thanks Brandon --- we will be back again! read more

I was lucky to snag two seats at the bar and enjoyed a lychee martini and the tokontsu black. Seems like a super popular place to dine at the mall, so do expect a wait. It's definitely worth it! And they have a huge variety of food options if you are dining with women that may not want to have ramen. read more

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We came here on a rainy Sunday. First I did not know that on Sundays the inside of the mall is closed. You can only enter the restaurant through the outside entrance. We didn't have a reservation and got there around 2 and it was very busy. We were seated in a few minutes but almost every table we saw was filled. I had the lychee martini which was a show! They brought over a gun to put a big bubble on top. Food was good. I didn't care for the tuna. I wouldn't get that again. I really liked the ramen and can't wait to try more. They have a happy hour everyday which looked like something we would try! read more

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Service was very nice. There was a delay in some of our menu items which my party did not seem to notice until one of the managers came out to acknowledge and apologize for. Food was delicious nonetheless! Music was good- even my 5-year-old liked it! read more

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Tried to put a bad experience behind me and gave this place a second chance on Memorial Day during happy hour, after shopping at Riverside Square Mall. We ordered: lychee martini, spicy orange whiskey, spicy salmon tacos, crispy rice, fried chicken, and matcha crème brûlée. The food was noticeably better this time -- a solid 4/5. The atmosphere, however, was a different story. The restaurant was packed with underage kids and their parents, thanks to a "kids eat free" promotion. The result was a surreal clash of thumping club music with crying babies and children sprinting around like it's Nickelodeon Park. Ambiance: 1/5 read more

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Amazing ramen and it's their new location at the Riverside mall! So pretty great service and delish food! read more

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We arbitrarily visited this restaurant based on a yelp search for restaurants in Hackensack. Looking up this place in more depth afterwards, turns out this is a very large, Los Angeles-based ramen chain with locations all across the US. Anyway, the ambiance felt like flashy ramen chain in a shopping mall. It was very crowded; our table was uncomfortably close to the one next to us. Pottery barn kids outside the window. Loud pop music being played. The food was flashy as well, but maintained authenticity. The takoyaki was smothered in takoyaki sauce and mayo, so much that we felt inclined to wipe some of the sauce off prior to consumption. The Jinya bun (pork bao) was meant to be smothered in the same, but we saw the pictures and told the waiter no mayo. The tonkotsu ramen was very good. The noodles were cooked the correct amount, the meat was tender, the egg was slightly undercooked, which it should be. The soup had great depth of flavor, though maybe a bit too garlicky for my taste. The kids meal consisted of ramen, a rice bowl, karaage (fried chicken), french fries and a dum dum lollipop?? What in the...? 3.5, rounded up to 4. Might come back. Maybe. read more

Super stoked that this place opened in Hackensack! I was in town for a visit and stopped in for lunch...and had a lovely time slurping away - we ordered the tonkotsu black and it is always a bowl that hits the spot and has the J Girl mocktail that made it all fabulous! Join the Jinya rewards program as this is a new program and I'll be racking up points at all the other locations that I visit! read more

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Tried out JINYA last night for dinner! Staff were so friendly, helpful, and kind and despite being busy our food and drinks came out fast. Inside is very clean and maintained well. The food and drinks were excellent. We highly recommend the cucumber salad, shrimp tempura and crispy spicy tuna rice. We all enjoyed our ramen. I highly recommend it and I'd encourage you to try! read more

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Lovely lunch served by Jaden. Knowledgeable staff and so yummy!!! Would definitely come back and try more things on the menu! read more

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The food is good. I'm from SoCal, so been to the OG Cali one in Studio City. I've tried the one in Totowa; it was alright. This one was nice. I liked the vibe/environment. The birria ramen I ordered was delicious. My kiddo enjoyed his kid meal. The reason why I took off two stars was because my husband has dietary/health restrictions and he was clear about his order (spicy creamy vegan WITH kale noodles), yet they messed it up twice (once it was a totally different ramen, and the second time it was the spicy creamy vegan WITHOUT the kale noodles - my husband cant have the original noodles). We were by the cooking area and observed the cook being disgruntled and it wasn't like we were changing the original order or anything. When we got the bill, it looked like the order my husband made was wrong either way. It made my husband feel like he was on the wrong. We would try it again maybe, but hopefullt they get their stuff straight. Also, I do appreciate the server because she made every effort to make it right. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised to see our favorite Ramen bar in DC now has a location in New Jersey. Just as good. The food great, service exceptional. Jalen our server was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. My only complaint is the music is way too loud. We could barely talk and hear each other. Am I getting old? Maybe but my ears are actually hurting. read more

Lauren was so sweet food was good! The service was really nice and fast. It wasn't too full and the restaurant ambiance was so calm, Arigato!! read more

i was here last weekend and let me tell you it was so good. i love ramen and i have been to a few ramen spots and i would say this is top 5. i got the birria ramen. its a mexican japanese fusion dish. i have had birria tacos before and i really wanted to see how the mix with the ramen would taste. it was out of this world. btw they give you a small lime slice with it and i like a little more lime so i asked and they brought me a small plate of extra limes. i ate the whole thing and it was enough food to get me full. good portion size. my friend got the spicy chicken ramen and said it was enjoyable also. can not say anything bad about the experience and the food. also our waiter was great. customer service was excellent, they stop by your table multiple times to ask if everything is ok. also loved the ambiance. read more

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Great service! The amazing host updated us on whats new and gave us some recommendations. Didnt have to wait he sat us and didn't wait long for waiter either. The server Neil was the best! Asked about allergies, explained the menu and gave me great recommendations. He kept our water glasses full and cleared our table when we were done with things. I appreciate that so much Drinks Amazing, Food Amazing, Service Amazing!!!! 10 out of 10! read more

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Yummy noddles and soup. Love the spice and creamy! Dana was great thanks you for the great service

Excellent ramen. I tried the chief special creamy tonkotsu ramen. Soup is perfect, not salty but very tasty. Service is very good and environmentally friendly. It is a little more expensive than other ramen restaurants, but very convenient location. Highly recommend. read more

The food was good and the service Dana gave was great! We really liked the ambiance read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Hackensack - Birria Ramen with seasoned eggs - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

I came here for my birthday lunch with my son and had such a great experience. Our server Neil was amazing from start to finish. He was very kind, attentive, and made us feel really welcomed and comfortable the whole time. His customer service was excellent and he truly helped make my birthday lunch special. The food was great, the atmosphere was beautiful, and Neil's positive attitude made everything even better. I definitely had to leave him a nice tip because he was so cool and professional. Thank you again, Neil, for making our day memorable! read more

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Food was good but garlic rice was burnt as well as the pork for the ramen. Service is very good. Music is too loud, is the staff hard of hearing read more

Had Lunch on my day off on a Wednesday it was great. Cartier was amazing i love when bartenders make good suggestions i gave 4 starts instead of 5 cause they didn't have sushi. but Cartier made the experience great! read more

We really enjoyed our lunch! Dana was our server, and she was phenomenal. Great service, delicious food, and a wonderful ambiance. We had a fantastic experience! read more

Thank you Marley for your amazing service! You were awesome to the "Forever4". Made our dinner really special.

the food as well as the experience was amazing! me and my boyfriend tried this location for the first time and we fell in love:) I highly recommend for anyone who loves ramen. Audrey was extremely hospitable and very friendly! I would give this store a 10/10. read more

Crispy cucumber salad, Jinya bun, Birria ramen are all delicious. Nice and clean place. Friendly and attentive staff specifically Dana. Highly recommended. read more

First time and they just opened. I had birria ramen and it was amazing. All the staff was very nice. Great place. A Must try.

Very thoughtful and fast service (shout out to Ana). A great option if you are craving some ramen while out shopping.