Busy little ramen chain near our hotel in DC . They have the basics and so much more but we were here for the ramen ! I ended up with the rice bowl but I tried the ramen and yes it was excellent ! Two of our group got the Karaage ramen bowls and they had so much flavor and toppings ! I would have preferred spicier had I gotten one. They give siracha and chili oil in the side if you request it. I had the chicken chashu bowl, ground sliced chicken and all the grill toppings. I loved the onions! Yum ! They have a full bar and the space is small but full of booths and some tables, downstairs and upstairs . It was a great pick me up lunch to power through our day. read more

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Jinya Ramen was okay. We visited on Tuesday at 5 PM for happy hour without a reservation and had no trouble getting a seat at the bar. Happy hour is a good deal with a number of drinks and food items available between 3 PM and 6 PM (but not ramen). We had the spicy chicken ramen and spicy tonkotsu ramen, both at the "spicy" level (medium). We thought they were both just okay. Neither were particularly spicy; I would consider both "mild" spicy. We found the noodles and toppings pretty bland because they didn't get much flavor from the broth. The broth itself was flavorful and good when we sipped it. Service was okay. We had no trouble getting our drinks and food early in the meal. However, later on, the bartender disappeared for awhile -- we happened to not be ordering any more food, but this would have been a problem if we had. It also caused a backup of closing out checks with us and a few other people all closing out at the same time (now that he was back). I tried to use the Jinya loyalty/rewards program to earn points on my meal. Apparently, corporate launched this recently and staff are not used to it, because both the bartender and the manager struggled to award me points. The points haven't posted yet... we'll see if they do. I put most of the responsibility on corporate for this; if you launch a loyalty program you have to make sure 100% it's easy to use and staff are trained, otherwise your supposedly positive, "rewarding" program becomes a hassle for everyone. Ambiance is fine. I like their decor. The area near the host stand is small and can get a little crowded with people waiting for takeout or to be seated, which is a bit distracting/annoying if you sit nearby. read more

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We ordered a black, burria, regular tonkatsu ramen, pork chashu rice, and salmon poke rice. The black ramen was decent. The birria ramen however was very salty. My mother in law said it will put you into a "hypertensive crisis". The chicken rice was bad. The chicken was more of a ground up cardboard like material (very dry) and lacked seasoning and the rice was also dry. Not good. The worst was the salmon poke. I took one bite and yuck! How can they serve such old salmon. My husband took a bite and then asked me "what was that"?!. The man couldn't even identify what it was!! I don't recommend this place if you are expecting some decent ramen and rice dishes. read more

We love Jinya. Great, flavorful veggie options. I can't find another veggie ramen that holds a candle to the spicy vegan ramen. Love the cucumber salad & beyond gyoza. The servers are always great. read more

Beer cold, sake hot. Ramen noods good. Broth ok........................................................... ............................ whomst required 85 characters for this review. read more

Food was great and Joaquin gave amazing service!!! Highly recommend the spicy chicken ramen and pork gyozas

I loved my experience here. The atmosphere is chill and swanky. It can get loud so don't come here if you're looking for a more quiet venue. We were seated immediately and our waiter was training so we packed our patience. Everything we had was great and super flavorful. The shrimp tempura was sooo good and crunchy and seasoned well. The tuna tacos were really good and this was my first time trying them. I wasn't a fan of the raw salmon tacos. My ramen was amazing! Packed with flavor and with the extra toppings added, I had a whole bowl to take home. I will definitely return. read more

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I visited JINYA at the Logan Circle location the day before my trip, and the service was exceptional. Joaquin and our server, Magaly, went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. The experience was top-notch, and I'm already looking forward to returning with friends. Thank you for such outstanding service! We order a lot more but here the best pictures I took lol read more

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If you're in DC and craving ramen, drop everything and head to Jinya Ramen. The pork tonkotsu there? Absolutely life-changing. Rich, creamy broth with perfectly tender pork, it's hands down the best I've ever had. Get there, slurp away, and thank me later. read more

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Great ramen spot after you've been walking around in the cold all day. Our server Natalie was very attentive and friendly. She checked up on us throughout our visit and was very knowledgeable about the menu. The tonkatsu black ramen was delicious. It had a bunch of noddles and toppings. The broth was really creamy. We also ordered the crispy chicken as an appetizer. The chicken was super crunchy. I'd definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more

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My wife and I dine out throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., area about three times a week, and we've done so consistently for the past five years. During that time, we've eaten at hundreds of restaurants, yet this is the first time I've felt compelled to leave a review. Unfortunately, it is to caution others before choosing this restaurant. From the start the service was virtually nonexistent. What made the experience even more disappointing was that there were more employees behind the bar than there were customers in the restaurant. Rather than engaging with guests, the staff spent much of their time talking, laughing, and socializing with one another while paying very little attention to customers. Whenever we needed something, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the staff rather than being welcomed as paying guests. A good dining experience is about more than the food--it is about hospitality, attentiveness, and making customers feel valued. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. I'll stop there because I don't want this review to become a rant. I simply encourage anyone considering dining here to think twice. There are too many outstanding restaurants in the area that genuinely appreciate their customers. read more

The service was fast and good. I like the ramen bar atmosphere. The ramen was okay. It did not seem as authentic to me. The ramen in Japan is much better and much cheaper. In the US, there are more authentic tasting ramen places and with lower costs. For me, the broth was lacking depth. It was not as rich as I expect from great ramen. Maybe it needs to simmer longer. I believe this has been the most expensive ramen I've had and it just didn't match up. My wife, who is Japanese, agrees with me on the ramen. It's good, but not great. We both agreed that the crispy fried chicken was really good. read more

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No complaints here. We were quickly seated on a Tuesday afternoon. The hostess was even kind enough to move us when we didn't want to sit directly across from the bathroom. For a Tuesday afternoon this place was booming with people. Luckily the restaurant has ample amount of seating both upstairs and downstairs. Once seated, our server was super efficient and our food came out in a timely manner. I ordered the JINYA Tonkotsu Black ramen and it was delicious, I finished the entire bowl!! This place is worth it and although it's not the best ramen I've ever had it's definitely a solid choice. read more

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Haven't been here in a while but nothing has changed the consistency of this place is great! Love how they have upgraded the menu items!!Service is always amazing here everyone is always nice! The restaurant and bathrooms are always clean as well. The prices have went up for the ramen but what hasn't gone up price wise? lol my favorite ramen spot! read more

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Yum yum yummm. This was the first time I had ramen and it lived up to its expectation. This was absolutely delicious I even added some garlic (highly recommend). I ordered a jasmine drink that I didn't love but again the food was phenomenal. The service was quick and fast. This area in Logan circle is super friendly and it made for a great vibe at the restaurant. Would go again read more

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Stopped in thinking it'd be super busy because I wasn't able to join the waitlist via Yelp, but I was able to get my choice of seating at the bar top upstairs or downstairs. I opted for seating downstairs. Greeted promptly and started with a drink. I opted for the spicy tonkatsu ramen mild. Wish I had gotten it a bit more spicy but it was still tasty. Noodles cooked perfectly and meat was very tender. Pretty good ramen and it would be something I'd recommend if you're craving some so I will say I was thrown off by the bartender eating her chips at the bar. She was very nice and attentive; I just don't think it was appropriate to be snacking at the bar while working. read more

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Average ramen noodle, bad service Ramen noodle was lukewarm, average in flavor, other orders were also average in flavor. The search for good ramen noodle continues. Ordered a mocktail and was told they did not have any of the ingredients for any of the mocktails in the menu. Service was very poor, three different staff took one order and forgot to enter it into the system. Noisy atmosphere, not for family gatherings. Bad experience. read more

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If you're staying near DuPont Circle and you don't want to travel far for a quick bite, Jinya makes sense. At least, this location does. Food. I ordered the seaweed salad for an appetizer. It was fine. However, it comes in a deep dish that is mostly filled with greens. I didn't really notice this until I had finished the seaweed salad part. This isn't a big deal, but something to note. For an entree, I had the Jinya Tonkotsu Original with corn added. They bring the corn in a separate bowl, which means it's cold and not at the same temperature as the ramen. As far as ramen goes, it was on the solid side of okay. The noodles were on the thick side which is fine for me. You only get a couple slices of the pork so if you want additions, the menu does give you several options. Ambiance. I came by myself so I sat at a booth for two towards the back. Music isn't too loud. If you're sitting alone, you may end up near the kitchen due to those seats being near the back. Service: maybe I came on an off night but the server didn't check on me very much after the food was served. It was only until I had finished my drink that they came by and quickly picked it up, while I was in the middle of chewing, to see if I wanted another. Beware: they use paper straws. This isn't bad or good. It's good for the environment, but it's terrible for a cold drink. I am open to trying another location but when I think of the ramen I've had in the past, I'm gonna stick with the authentic ramen places. read more

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I 1st tried Jinya Ramen Bar on Georgia Ave. NW. I ordered the Vegan Ramen Rice Bowl. It was delicious. The service at GA Ave Jinya is totally different from the 14th St. Jinya. The GA Ave NW Jinya has a great atmosphere. It's not so much a great atmosphere at the 14th St. Jinya. This ramen is costly. Be prepared for that. The 14th St. Jinya Ramen Bar doesn't do well with food orders on apps such as Postmates. The time kept changing and we waited over an hour for our food despite paying extra for express service. We won't ever do that again. Personally, I won't eat here again. Take your chances if you'd like. Update: Since the owner decided to reach out to me via my comment. I want to give some deeper insight into this restaurant. I was in touch with my delivery driver who stood inside this restaurant waiting for my order to be completed. I was texting the driver and monitoring him through the app. For more than 45 minutes he stood motionless inside the restaurant. After he texted me to tell me that my order was finally ready, I could see his beacon start to move in the app. I get that the business owner wants to blame the 3rd party delivery service but it wasn't them. It was Jinya itself because I've ordered from places that have gotten me my order with 15 to 20 minutes when I paid the extra speedy service fee. Not to mention I gave instructions upon ordering my food to put the sauce on the side. When my food arrived, there was no cup with the sauce on the side. It was spread all over my food and personally that sauce is disgusting. I ate the vegan box without it. read more

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This place was so wonderful! I stopped in for a quick lunch while I was working from home and they accommodated my laptop at a spot a the bar. The bartender was extremely friendly and helpful, she made a great rec and chatted about the options. They were on top of filling my water and checking in with me while I ate there. Every server was smiling and friendly throughout the entire duration. My salmon poke bowl was fresh, rich, yet simple and delicious! Was so pleasantly surprised on this spontaneous lunch outing. Loved! read more

Stepping into JINYA was like stepping into any ramen restaurant in Japan, you are warmly greeted at the door. I sat at the bar for service which is nicely laid out. I ordered the Spicy tuna tacos to start which arrived after a few minutes. They were delicious; definitely recommend. For the main i ordered a spicy pork Raman (premium tonkotsu red) level 5. For those who like spice like myself order a 6 or above, I felt it needed more spice which I added afterwards. To drink I had a long day at work and needed to unwind; Orion beer was in order which they had chilled in the can. The barkeep was energetic and polite which made dinning worthwhile . read more

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Big vegan selection at this ramen joint, including 3 vegan ramen types, Impossible tacos and Impossible bun. The ramen was spicy and tasty. The cucumber and watermelon mocktails were refreshing and featured a tasty fresh garnish. The music here was lit -- lots of EDM that I loved. My only complaint is that there's some disorganization in the front near the host stand. I sat at the front window of the restaurant, and people were hovering over my table the whole night. Maybe a bigger designated waiting area would be worth investing in. read more

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I walked in without a reservation on a Sat. evening and sat at the bar. The vibes inside were great. I had heard so many good things about the spicy creamy vegan ramen that I just had to try it. Like many people said in the reviews, it's hard to find a good veggie/vegan ramen and I was very satisfied with this one. The broth and the noodles were my favorite. Carlos the bartender also made me a lychee moscow mule for the first time and it was so yummy. I had the pleasure of making friends with a pleasant woman sitting next to me at the bar and we just laughed and laughed for a good hour. I highly recommend this place to meet new people, if you're looking. The food and drinks are also amazing! Would definitely return here if I visited DC again. Just two blocks from my hotel downtown, such a nice walk. read more

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I had the black tonkatsu Ramen Broth not bad for USA however the other things added to the broth .....clashed with the flavor of the broth....an unpleasant aftertaste. Noodles were done well but if there's so much interference with things added...no way.... To cap it off , didn't digest well The only thing really gd was the service read more

The food here was delicious, birria ramen is a hit or miss at different locations but this one was amazing, it was very flavorful. Great service, as well they were very helpful helping us when we ordered. read more

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When winter hits hard, this is the place to be. Whether you're warming up after a long day or just indulging in a soul-satisfying meal, Jinya Ramen proves that a perfect bowl of ramen is the cure for the cold. The staff here is exceptional--knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about ramen. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned ramen enthusiast, they're always ready to guide you through the menu, offering recommendations based on your taste preferences read more

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The Ramen was delicious! And the service was great. We were a party for five and were able to get seated quickly at the bar since it was first come first served. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen black but substituted the pork for chicken as the protein. It came with the standard noodles, but I did not realize you could change your noodles if you wanted to. I was still satisfied with either option. As an appetizer I ordered the crispy rice with the tuna, but I was a little disappointed that it was a tuna paste, and not fresh tuna. The crispy rice itself was too salty in my opinion. Overall there are many options to choose from on the menu, but the price point is high, $20+ for ramen is a bit steep. Still delicious though. read more

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It's official. This is the best Jinya in all of the DMV. This place is the flagship Jinya that started it all for a reason. There is just something different about the Jinya from the 14th street location. At first I was wondering, was it the ambiance? Was it the people I was with? Why is this Jinya just so much better than the rest? Then, yesterday me and two friends ordered Jinya delivery (not pictured the fried chicken) and it just hit different. The broth from Jinya on 14th is just better. I would say I go to at least one Jinya in the DMV monthly. Recently I have been visiting the one in Rockville and Mosaic more, and their food is just missing that je ne sais quoi of the one on 14th. I've had both the Tonkotsu Black and Spicy Umami Miso Ramen at the other two locations but they just don't have as much taste and umami, respectfully. The fried chicken was also crispier than the ones from the other locations. Jinya on 14th delivery sold me. The ramen here just slaps! read more

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A pretty tasty ramen restaurant in the heart of the 14th Street restaurant district. Jinya has a cool ambiance with seating on the lower level and second level as well. The staff is efficient, and the open counter is a cool way to watch ramen get made, just like in Japan! The food is tasty but nothing crazy. The gyoza taste like what you would get at any fast casual restaurant--think TGI Friday's potstickers with slightly less flavor. The ramen is good! I love a good Bowl of miso ramen. Neither of our spicy ramens was particularly hot, though. Definitely a nice spot for a quick bowl of ramen in a trendy environment, but nothing mind blowing here. read more

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Absolutely LOVE Jinya and there isn't one remotely near me so I had to make the trip here while visiting DC! I made a reservation for a Friday night but there was a good amount of tables open. I was a little confused by the seating order since we still waited 5-7 minutes despite having a reservation and other groups were seated before us, but some were larger but also smaller. I always get the spicy creamy vegan and I will stand by it! The BEST Vegan ramen I have ever tried!! read more

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seated quickly, nice ambiance i liked the decor/layout. i was recommended the birria ramen and though it was tasty, i expected more flavor. nonetheless ill be back to try more on these cold days read more

Pfff my new ramen obsession. And refuse to go anywhere else. I do not eat pork so I do appreciate the variety of chicken broth ramen which I can eat with peace of mind. Their spicy chicken ramen is my go-to, add a little of chicken soboro and you'll be in heaven. My favorite cocktail is their lycheetini, but be careful because it can be a little deceiving in taste, but it's actually quite strong. The place is clean and service is relatively fast. read more

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Really good ramen, with an expansive whiskey menu that includes a number of Japanese whiskeys. Has the spicy tonkotsu (hot) and thought it could have had a little more heat. Started with Jinya bun which was good, not great. Friendly service at the bar and surprisingly busy for 1pm on a Friday. read more

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Nice ambiance, super sweet and helpful server, Everything was totally excellent. My biggest gripe and ultimately why I'm taking away a star is the topping issues. I know every ramen place can switch up their main toppings for a ramen, but this basically just came w noodles and chicken and green onion! I added corn and bamboo shoots, and I would've added more if that already didn't add $5 to my tab and the ramen itself is $20 already!! read more

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A brah for real for real, JINYA never disappoints! My wife and I came in today planning to skip the ramen, but honestly, the anticipation of how amazing it makes us feel is almost irresistible--it usually leads us straight back to the hotel for a cozy nap! Instead, we decided to dive into a feast of small plate appetizers, and wow, were we in for a treat! We enjoyed a refreshing seaweed salad, crispy chicken that was perfectly golden, spicy tuna tacos that packed a punch, the delightful JINYA bun, and warm sake that hit just right. The service was top-notch; our food arrived almost instantly! The vibe was lively, and while it's a bit snug since we're in DC, there's plenty of room to enjoy, including a great upstairs area. read more

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Not much to say besides good food, chill spot, and great service. I've had their food several times. 100% recommend. read more

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Came to Jinya for a work lunch and had a great experience! Wasn't too crowded on a Wednesday around noon so we were seated quickly and the service was super fast. The food also came quickly so its a great spot to get in and out with coworkers and still have a delicious filling lunch for about the same price you'd pay at a fast casual lunch spot. I had the poke bowl which was a huge portion and extremely delicious. The bowl is maybe a little light on the fish and heavy on the rice but I enjoyed every bite nonetheless. Would love to come back to Jinya to try more. read more

Nothing beats a good ramen when it's cold. I was visiting friends in DC and I found Jinya. We didn't have reservations but we were lucky enough to find a table. For a group of 3, I paid about $140 with tip included. We had 3 ramens, 2 whiskey shots, wine, and appetizers. Cool spot and hopeful I can visit again. read more

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Easily my favorite Ramen spot in DC. They don't take reservations but were able to accommodate a group of 8 us without any wait on a Tuesday night. They have a good selection of vegan as well as regular ramen. I absolutely love the Flying Harvest Vegan ramen. So flavor and delicious. read more

For American ramen, it's good enough (iykyk). The noodles are springy, the broth is ok but not rich enough for me. Skip the spicy sauce (ramen add on) - not only is it not spicy, it has an odd flavor that ruins the broth. They have hot sauce at the bar - it tastes better, it's actually spicy, and it's free. The pork gyoza was also good so it's worth getting the combo. The food was served quickly. The place is small, which wasn't a problem at 3pm, but will definitely be tight during dinner rush. read more

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