The food is great but the ambience is ruined by extremely loud music and poor choices for the tv. Today we were blessed with a televised hotdog eating contest and got to watch people gagging and shoving hotdogs down their throats while we ate our own food. The music is loud at every location and we have had to repeatedly correct our waiters on our food orders because we can't hear each other talk. I just wish waiters would pass our complaints about the music volume up to managers because it's annoying that they just say "oh sorry" and we have to continue dealing with it. read more

Came for a quick weekday day night! Wonderful decorations and greeting once you enter the restaurant. I've had Jinya before at other locations, and this one was just as good. The service was good and the flavors were consistent from my previous experiences. I tried the Creamy Vegan ramen. I'm not vegan but wanted to try something different from what I'm used to. I loved this one! Vegan broth was so warming! The toppings were tasty. And I LOVED the thick noodles. Great experience at the Jinya in Katy! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - Creamy Vegan Ramen (front) Spicy Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

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We came to the place, waited forever, servers passed us and ignored us. The couple that came 15 minutes after us got service before us. I'm not sure how this establishment train their employees; but retraining needs to happen. I felt the discriminations of services from their employees. The host has her back on the entire time as we walked in. I had to make some noice in order to be notice. Please review your camera footage on Labor Day from 1:20 to 1:45. You will see what I'm talking about. This place wasn't even crowded at the time and had 3 waiters. Sorry but I won't step foot in this Jinya location anymore. Disappointment is an understatement. read more

To run, or to walk to JINYA Ramen bar? Hang here for a little and the answer will come! My friends and I walked in on a bustling Sunday evening about an hour before closing, and were seated right away (we were a table or 6). The service was good. Our waitress was spunky, welcoming, and made some decent menu recommendations. I ordered the lychee sake, which was delicious, and plenty to share for a small group. For food I ordered the shrimp wonton ramen, with thin noodles and a soft egg. What I did appreciate, the options to customize my bowl. For a rainy, cold evening in Houston, this was a way better alternative to fast food. For the quality of ramen as a whole, it should be priced at a more affordable rate due to the quality. My advice? If you're in the area, and you're looking for a better alternative to the nearest fast food joint, stop by JINYA. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - Lychee sake & shrimp wonton ramen with thin noodles - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

We came in with our daughter and her service dog. The host initially asked us to pick a table, then she came back and asked us to sit on the patio outside. We told her that was against ADA and we did not want to sit outside. She said other service dogs and owners were asked to sit outside in case someone has a dog allergy. Again, we said that was not allowed according to ADA and we decided to leave. Not ADA abiding. read more

As usual, Jinya is usually busy. I decided to try this location again since the last visit was unpleasant. I've gotten my go to Tonkatsu with extra Char Siu. Everything tasted wonderful. Service wasn't stellar. I was only there for lunch so maybe 15-20 mins max? Once again, I paid with cash and the server asked if I needed change. You can tell if a customer needs change or if it's a tip by the amount of cash he/she gives. It rubs me the wrong way when servers think I am tipping them 90% of the bill when I was only there for 15-20 minutes. Looks like management hasn't discussed how to handle cash customers in their meetings with the servers. Jinya, please do better. I enjoy your food. Maybe have a dedicated cashier if your servers are so busy that they can't close out a tab with the correct amount of change? read more

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Jinya Ramen Katy is our go to Ramen fix! Over all, they always have the best service. But yesterday, we'd like to say Thank you to Jay, our awesome server! He took good care of us and took the time to talk to our son who is learning to order by himself. Jay was very friendly and we like him! :) 5 Stars for Jay as well.. read more

This is my last review for 2021 & I wanted to give it a 5 stars unfortunately it was just a solid 3.5. I've been to numerous of Jinya's & this is the first location that did not receive a 5 star rating from me & I'll explain why. Service for the most part was good but the person who dropped off my appetizer wasn't friendly. She basically placed the food on the table, I said thank you & she ignored me & walked away with sass, -1 star for that. The food at this location was just decent/good & not great. Here's what I ordered. * Brussels sprouts tempura- lightly coated, nice crisp & it came right out of the fryer. Overall it tasted fine, but it was bland and needed some salt. I asked the server is there any dipping sauce for my tempura & he recommended the spicy mayo. Let's just say the sauce made it 3X's better. 3/5 * Chicken ramen- the broth was very simple & didn't have any depth to it. I'll say that it was just decent. It definitely needed more ingredients because something was missing. 3/5 * Karaage chicken ramen (Chef's special)- I've pretty much ordered everything on the menu so I wanted to get something different. The broth was rich & the chicken was delicate. Considering the chicken had been soaked in the soup for a good minute, it still has a good crunch. The egg was cooked to my liking, which is runny. 4.2/5 Overall, the food was decent & service from Ruben was good but the food runner left a bad taste in my mouth. Will I come back? Probably not since there's so many Jinya's in Houston. I'll just stick to the Sugarland, Cypress & Midtown location. read more

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So I first visited JINYA a few years back (different location) and let's just say I figured ramen was not for me and I just needed to stick with pho. It's now 2022 and there's a JINYA not too far from my place. One day, something just came over me and I just decided to give JINYA one more chance. Welp...I'm soo glad I did. Their shrimp wonton ramen..DELISH! Seasoned just right and it all just taste so fresh! I love to get a side of broccoli to add to mine because who doesn't love broccoli! This location can get very busy and is kind of small. It's clean, welcoming, and a nice ambiance. I love that you can just come enjoy your time at the bar too. PS: And don't judge me...I ended up coming back the next day for more shrimp wonton ramen...Lol!! What other bowls do you recommend?? read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - Shrimp wonton ramen - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

Dined in at 8:30 pm on a Monday for Fkndeliciousness' meet and greet! We had a prix fixe menu that included: Creamy shrimp tempura: good flavors, big shrimp Pork gyozas: my favorite of the night, super juicy and perfectly cooked Chicken karrage: big tender juicy dark meat! I would have ate more if they were bite size. Yuzu shio ramen: good clear broth, a little salty, pork slices were tender and fatty goodness, egg should be cut in half Tonkotsu black ramen: good broth but the pork slices were extra tough, egg should be cut in half, I know it was a busy night read more

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Another new Jinya location, this time in Katy. Plenty of parking spots in this small plaza. Interior is nice and comparable to the other spots. Service at this one as noticeably lacking especially compared to Midtown. The menu has also changed recently; I'm not too big a fan of the changes or the price increase. Each bowl is now ~$15! Flavor is pretty close to the other spots as expected. Solid, but nothing extraordinary. Good spot for this area read more

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

Great service and knowledgeable staff. Broth was favorable and drink was made with a good balance

We ordered an appetizer of chicken karaage (5 piece), a Jinya tonkotsu black with a side of spicy sauce and a spicy Umami miso ramen. I was very satisfied with how fast the food came out and how kind the server was. The food in the other hand, I would say I was only half satisfied. Not that it was bad, but overall, it was too salty with ramen having so little amount of soup. I'm usually a sauce lover so I always dip my chicken karaage in the sauce but because it was already salty, I didn't even bother dipping it. For the ramen, I got the spicy umami miso ramen and when I took my first bite, I liked the taste of it but the saltiness just threw me off. However, overall service and the taste of the food was not bad so I would consider revisiting next time I'm in Houston! read more

The best ramen I've ever had. I love their spicy chicken ramen. They have vegan options too. The service is always amazing. Ambiance is fantastic. read more

The chicken ramen is so good. It's one of the best ramen places we have tried. The vibe is awesome. The waiter we had was efficient and friendly. Will definitely visit again when in Houston. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - Spicy Vegetarian ramen with pork belly. This was recommended to him and he said the combo is just good. - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

We went for Ramen on a Sunday for lunch and I am happy with our restaurant choice. Ramen was great and so was the service. The restaurant is nice and a good size with plenty of booths and tables. We sat outside and our server Raymond was great. We have zero complaints, great meal and great service! read more

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I was craving a good bowl of ramen, so I came here for dinner with my sister. We ordered the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen, the chef's special Vegan Maze-men, and some Takoyaki Balls. I've previously tried the Spicy Creamy Ramen, so I was happy that the consistency at this location was also the same. The Takoyaki balls were honestly some of the best I've EVER had. I am in love with the egg tartar below the balls that add amazing creaminess to the dish! Lastly, the vegan Maze-men was ok in my opinion. I really enjoyed the flavor of the bamboo shoot, but overal the dish was very heavy. It was hard to enjoy it after a few bites and really needed some acidity to cut through the heaviness of the dish. Overall great place with good food and a great atmosphere! read more

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I had the best service by our waitress Kaylee, she was so sweet and attentive. She suggested the tonkatsu black and it was delicious, I'll definitely get it again the next time I come. I highly suggest you guys to ask for Kaylee the next time you guys go visit, she made my experience very enjoyable. read more

Our server Jason is cool as butter. My super mexican boyfriend got the birria ramen and i ended up liking his more than mine. Great ambiance too. I would drink at the bar there if i wasn't underage. read more

My go to ramen place in Katy. Been here several times and the ramen have been consistently good. Whole egg, chewy noodle, rich broth, not too fat chasu, everything you can ask for. They give just enough broth to leave you satisfied, no more no less, and understandable because that's where the money is. Chicken karaage is a liiitle bit too big for my liking - the chunks are huge so it's a bit difficult to eat - but otherwise juicy and crunchy. Service are usually friendly and on time unless they're really busy. I would also recommend the panna cotta (not pictured) which I order almost every time I come. Not too sweet, creamy, and makes me happy. read more

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Love love their chicken wonton with Ramen noodles. It's so creamy and delicious. I like how you are welcomed in Japanese and when you are done how they tell you arigato in Japanese. They have excellent service and the ambience could be a little noisy but everyone just seems to be in friendship or family mode when eating in a good place. I highly recommend this place for good Ramen it's in a good location and it's very nice and cozy especially when they dim the lighting. read more

JINYA is the place to go for ramen in Katy. My favorite ramen here is their JINYA Tonkotsu Black, which has a pork broth and is "pork chashu, kikurage, green onion, nori dried seaweed, seasoned egg, garlic chips, garlic oil, fried onion, and spicy sauce served with thin noodles." I love the flavor of this one! The broth is creamy with a strong pork flavor and a good amount of spice from the sauce. I'm not usually someone who gets super excited about the egg in ramen, but the seasoned eggs here are also great. My boyfriend's go-to order is the Sprouting Up Ramen, which has a pork & chicken broth and is "pork chashu, kikurage, spicy bean sprouts, green onion, half seasoned egg, crispy brussel sprouts, black pepper, and ginger served with thick noodles." This one is surprisingly good. At first I thought the brussel sprouts might be a weird addition, but they go really well. I'd for sure recommend ordering this if you're looking to try something new! read more

Enjoyed the experience of eating at JINYA. The restaurant very clean and nice atmosphere a little loud for having a conversation. Staff were very polite and helpful with menu. Food was good and presentation great. Thank you and we will return to try another dish or two. read more

You can never go wrong here. My favorite is the tonkotsu black, extra garlic. It give everything it needs to give. The flavors are rich and balanced without overpowering. The broth is the standout piece, and the noodles are incredible. I look forward to the ramen here each time. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - Tonkotsu black - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

Food - Ramen is pretty solid. Many broth options for various dietary restrictions. Lots of add-ons for the ramen, though they can get pricey quick. Service - Friendly staff Ambiance - Trendy atmosphere, but really dark inside at nighttime. I understand mood lighting, but it's a bit much when our table had to turn on our cellphone flashlights to read the menu read more

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Love this place!! Sat at the bar and our server, Chels, was awesome! I had a lychee moscow mule and she made it quickly. Ambiance was nice and cozy. 10/10 would recommend read more

We ordered the spicy chicken ramen, JINYA chicken ramen, chicken chashu bowl, chicken wonton ramen, edamame, shrimp tempura, and chocolate and green tea mochi. The JINYA chicken ramen lacked a little bit of flavor. But the shrimp tempura was delicious!!!! The green tea mochi was just perfectly delicate to cleanse the palate of the all the flavors. The ambience and service at this place was also really nice. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - JINYA Chicken Ramen and Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

If I could give service even higher than five stars, I would! I came in with a party of 14 on a weekend, and we were still immediately seated. We were in the restaurant for two hours, and the entire time the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. They came to our table many times to ensure we were good, the table was cleaned of all trash and empty plates, and to take the many various orders we had throughout the night. The event was a birthday party, and the staff was so courteous and kept saying happy birthday to the birthday girls. I cannot recommend this location enough!!! I unfortunately did not get the names of our servers to personally shout them out, especially considering it seemed like the entire staff came out to help with our table. THANK YOU SO MUCH, KATY JINYA! This location is the PARAGON of great service. read more

BestcRamen in area love this place!! Come here often always consistent. Food is good services excellent and the ambience is good as well. read more

My husband and I had a really great lunch! We both ordered tonkotsu black, which was so delicious. Alex, our server, was really awesome and friendly. We like the ambience of the restaurant. Would recommend! read more

This shit was so fucking gas 10/10 dude I cant remember the servers name i think it was james or justin or something dude was Chill read more

May 2021. Tried this place for the very first time a couple of months ago after looking at all the positive reviews, and I must say, this place not only filled my tummy, but also filled my heart. One of the best ramens I've had in a very long time! I had the spicy chicken ramen and it was perfectly cooked. The broth was yum, the chicken was soft and the flavors were rich. The restaurant has a cool vibe. The service was quick and the food was fresh. There's plenty of parking space around and our waiter was kind and knowledgeable. There's a lot of seating area inside and everything was clean and spacious. My experience was great and I'd recommend this place to anyone wanting to try a good portion of ramen. read more

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Great service and food !! Our server Chelsea and Jean was 10/10!! Next time be sure to ask for them !!!

I ordered Ramen and a small plate for delivery tonight. I was hoping to order the shrimp toast but it doesn't appear to be on their menu currently. I'm full. But I feel a little underwhelmed. This would definitely not be my first choice for Ramen again. It's my own dumb fault for ordering the Spicy Creamy Shrimp Tempura, a fried small plate with a sauce. Naturally it arrived rather soggy. But it wasn't spicy at all. I also ordered the Tokyo to Katsu Ramen with added corn and an extra egg. They got the perfectly cooked extra egg right. (I'm currently at about 50-50 odds of actually getting an extra egg, when I request one.) However the noodles were like a brick it took me a long time to get them separated after I added the broth. Frankly, the broth was just...meh. Pretty bland. I might try done-in at JINYA, but not delivery again. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - I transferred the ramen contents from the paper container to a recycled plastic container from Slurp Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

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We weren't even planning on coming here but we saw it and wanted some ramen so we figured we'd try it while we were in the area. I'm so glad we did. 5/5 across the board! The restaurant is nicely decorated. It's modern and clean. I love the overall vibe of this place. All the staff were so friendly! Our server was Dan and he went above and beyond. He's very friendly and attentive. The service he provided is comparable to service I've had in fine dining restaurants. Amazing service from Dan and the rest of the staff here. They all deserve a shout out. The food is amazing too. We've eaten at many ramen places. My husband is a bit particular about ramen too but we were both very impressed. Even the other dishes like the chef's special, appetizers, and kids meal were great. The kids meals are really big portions so it was perfect so my kiddo could have leftovers for tomorrow. We got a to go order for my brother in law and even though it wasn't as fresh by the time we got it home he said it was still really good. Portions are great too. We'll definitely be back! read more

+1 for our server, Jay - just awesome effort & sweetness Food review: - jinya bun - largely lacking in flavor, all soft texture, no 'wow' C - gyoza - well seasoned & prepared, sauce is unbalanced, a little'char' B- - tuna poke bowl- saved by the spicy mayo B-, without the spicy mayo a C - tonkatsu black - pretty flavorless a C - panna cotta - over gelatinized, the highlight was the vaguely coffee ish caramel, a C+ read more

Delicious food great service. My go to for sushi. The place was clean staff was friendly. read more

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

My go to spot for ramen , after a long say this is my go spot. Very very Flavory tonkotsu ramen. Super authentic , we love coming here for quick dinner. Servers always checks on us to see if everything we need , I recommend everyone should give this spot a try if you haven't been here. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Katy - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Katy, Texas

Love love love jinya ! Always good service, ambience and food! One of my fav ramen spots read more

Great ramen spot in Katy. We we late on a weekday and it was packed! It's very tiny, so be aware. (But you can sit at the bar or the patio as well.) We waited for a long time to be seated (seemed like they hadn't optimized their seating very well i.e. sitting 2 ppl at a 4 top when a 2 top was available). That was the only complaint about my visit. Other than that, the food was great. I like this place because they have lots of options and different types of ramen that you don't typically see at other places (vegan, shrimp, chicken based broth) read more