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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Station

    4.5 (936 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chirelle P.

    Went here after the Rocky's game last night. It was busy. We waited 20 minutes for a table, not terrible. Food was good. I ordered the Flying V harvest vegetarian ramen. It definitely had a kick to it. It was really good. Loved the noodles in this but the broth was a little too spicy for me personally. My friend ordered a spicy chicken ramen & loved it. We also ordered pork gyoza. It was good but it took forever to come out. We were done eating ramen by the time this came out. Same with our order of crispy chicken. We didn't love the crispy chicken. It was really dry. Sake flights were good as well. A little overpriced in comparison to other ramen places. & their add ons are a little crazy too in pricing. But this is likely cooperation wide, not just this location.

    Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna
    Ian S.

    I love going to JINYA. It's always the best ramen and really good shareable plates. The food is so tasty, and the prices are reasonable. The waiter is also very attentive so our waters were never empty. And the ambiance is chill and somewhat spacious at this location. We will definitely be coming back!

    Jennie A.

    We ordered the birria ramen and tonkatsu black ramen. My husband said the birria ramen needed a little bit more flavor so he added some spicy sauce to it and said it enhanced the flavor. I have no notes for the tonkatsu black ramen, it was very flavorful and the thin noodles were chewy. We also ordered the crispy fried chicken, it was a great stater. Our server, Larry was amazing. He was very attentive and polite.

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    Kait S.

    The ambiance was nice. Upscale and trendy. I was unfortunately disappointed that they were out of rice noodles for the ramen. The other two noodle options were wheat based so I couldn't get ramen with my wheat intolerance. Our waitress kindly offered to give me a bowl of rice instead of noodles with a ramen bowl but that didn't sounds good so I got one of their rice bowl dishes instead. The rice bowl was fine but I wouldn't recommend it. There wasn't much sauce and so I had to heavily augment with the sauces on the table and the toppings to rice ratio was very rice heavy. The broth of my partner's ramen bowl I had though was amazing. Delicious with a complex umami profile. Their ramen is the star don't deviate. The waitress also told many groups around us that they were out of various things. I don't have any advice for making sure they have what you want to order but it's a good thing to be prepared for.

    Naseem Z.

    First time getting ramen in Denver it was delicious. I got the pork red level 4. I can handle spice but the server recommended this level and it was perfect. It was so flavorful and the service was fast and friendly. Our server also helped us choose sake after we did the flight and it enhanced the whole dinner. It's a darker red light vibe, great for date night.

    Lychee martini
    Brynn B.

    The ramen is sooo good! And the service was even better. Orlando was our server and he was amazing- so kind and attentive. I got the lychee martini and it was very good. We also got the crunchy rice appetizer and that was amazing (I could have eating like one million of them).

    Tokyo Yatai Classic Ramen
    Parker E.

    I took a few friends to Jinya who enjoy Japanese cuisine but hadn't been there before. Compared to my last visit, this was a much better experience. Unfortunately, the food was still pretty average, especially for the price. My ramen, the special Tokyo Yatai Classic, was good, though I would still prefer a thicker noodle. The others at the table ordered the chicken chashu bowl and the garlic rice plate, which was new at the time of this review. Both of them said their dishes were average at best, but they both enjoyed the appetizers we ordered. I highly recommend Jinya if you're in the mood for ramen and you're at Union Station; otherwise, I'd venture elsewhere around Denver for ramen.

    Adam D.

    In my option, it's the best ramen restaurant in proximity to Union Station. Been coming here for a decade or so and it's been consistently great. The decor is actually very cool with the giant mural. It seems to be busy often and the menu has new signature appetizers and ramen just about monthly. It's still solid after so many years. As far as food, the ramen is great and comes down to the flavor you are have an appetite for. One noodle that is quite delicious but hidden on the menu is the kale noodle. Drinks are also delicious with my favorite being the Smoked Old Fashioned. Staff is in most cases on top of it, super rare for a mishap. They are very attentive too. Visit here once a month, so I would recommend it, especially when in the area.

    Ramen Bowls love the black and red!
    Mary C.

    When you are hungry in downtown Denver near Union Station look across the street to find Jinya Ramen Bar. A beautiful restaurant that has a full bar a decor that is relaxing to help you unwind! The food is amazing and they have happy hour from 3 pm to 6 pm, Mon-Sun, that includes appetizers. We ordered sake for only $6 which was enough for 2 people to share. The food is excellent and the service is pleasantly nice! The salmon taco appetizer is small but tasty that will make you excited for your meal! The rice bowls are large and delicious! Every meal is prepared to perfection! The meals are large enough to take home so leftovers! My Flying V Harvest Ramen, was so satisfying on a cold snowy day! You do have to pay for parking in Denver and I like to park on the street as it is usually cheaper than the parking decks.

    Wonton ramen
    Rebecca M.

    Stopped in last night for some ramen on a chillier day. It's in the Union Station area, so parking can be tough depending on what time of day but there is valet parking offered in front of the station. This spot has plenty of seating with moody lighting (at least at night, ha). The staff was very friendly and we were sat at the bar. We ordered the birria and wonton ramens. I had the wonton ramen. The wontons were packed with shrimp and chicken. The noodles were thicker and yummy. The overall flavor was okay. There was nothing wrong with it, it just wasn't my favorite or something I would order again. My son felt the same about his birria. It was okay. I would like to come back and try some of the other menu items that looked really good and some of the cocktails!

    Premium Tonkotsu Red + Broccolini
    Lex P.

    I forgot about how much I love this spot. It's been a couple of years and wow, still phenomenal! I popped us onto the waitlist while finishing up at a Christmas party and our table was ready right as we arrived. Parking can be tricky in downtown but we were all able to find a meter--free on Sundays. It's a busy spot but I like the ambiance. Staff was fabulous. Potstickers, Brussels sprouts, edamame all delicious. I had the Premium Tonkotsu Red and it was delightful. You are able to select your own spice level out of 10, and the server mentioned that it runs very hot. I typically cover all of my food in hot sauce and a 3 was perfect + some crunchy chili oil. I can't even imagine what a 10 would feel like on the tongue. Be warned. The flavor was INSANE. They always have the most perfectly tender pork, and it's not super fatty which I love. Now the hidden gem, why is their broccolini so good? The ends are perfectly crispy. Add it to your soup! + free garlic :) The rest of my party ordered all different types of chicken ramen and everyone was really happy. Highly recommend.

    Tonkotsu Original
    Zachary C.

    Came here for lunch to use a gift card we got a while back. We were seated immediately and our wait staff was very prompt with attending to us which was great! Had higher hopes, but the food was just "eh" to me. It was decent ramen, but for the price and being located downtown I was hoping for something with a little more "wow" factor. Tried both the Tonkotsu Black and the Tonkotsu Original. I felt that the Black broth wasn't quite bold enough for me, but I did like the thin noodles it's served with. The broth in the Original was yummy, but the thick noodles in it were "just ok." We also tried the tuna crispy rice appetizers... disappointing. Only 3 pieces, fairly small. The rice wasn't all that crisp and felt a little gummy in the middle, or like it was kinda just globbed together and fried on the outside. The fish flavor didn't stand out all that much either. Overall, sure I guess I'd come back if I was already in downtown and really craving ramen, but not somewhere I'm going to go out of my way to visit. Happy we had a gift card because I definitely don't think it would've been worth it paying the entire bill.

    Angela N.

    The Clurb with a side of ramen are the vibes I was getting. After a long day on the slopes, we were looking for something warm and soothing. It was a short 10 min walk from our hotel so we went for a stroll. Once entering the hostess stand greets you. We were seated immediately upon entering. We got the birria ramen and spicy tonkotsu ramen. They were both solid options and had a depth of flavor. I may had gone a bit too spicy with a med level. Our server started off really attentive and good, but as the meal went on he was harder to track down. Overall, it was a good experience. We enjoyed our meal and were ready for bed right after.

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    To start I've been to Japan and I live in the PNW where we do seafood and Japanese food pretty…read morewell. I had no idea Denver was the place for amazing sushi and ramen. Uncle makes me want to move to Denver! To start the ambiance is really chill and inviting with warm lighting and offers countertop as well as table seating. Our server was amazing and explained the menu well and made some recommendations that did not disappoint. We ordered way to much food but I do not regret that because I got to try so many amazing dishes. Despite ordering so many options they even brought us a chilled tofu dish complimentary (no clue why but not complaining) and it was lovely! We shared the uncle salad (amazing!), thai shrimp, eggplant buns, several different nigiri/aburi nigiri and sashimi and the toro toro and spicy tuna roll. All of the sushi was fresh and had excellent pairing of accompaniments. The only dish that I remember being a miss was the soft shell crab buns. The proportion of bun to interior was off and there was way too much mayo. Everyone got their own ramen which they seemed to love. I ordered the Veggie Khao Soi per our servers recommendation and I am still thinking about it weeks later. It was a curry/ramen mix and had big chunks of trumpet mushrooms in it and the perfect amount of spice that I love. Denverites I am jealous you have Uncle and anyone visiting make sure to add it to your list!

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    1st let's start with how great the employees are. Ordered online and when I get there early they…read moreapologized for not having the food ready I was early and wasn't expecting it done. Kept checking back with me and thanked me profusely when they delivered the good. Got home and the order was perfect. The quantity was huge, very flavorful. On another note I watched them serve, clean tables and greet customers as if each one of the employees was vested in their success. I'll be back and keep up the great work

    What a cute little place!!…read more It was late in the evening and I was getting hangry. I was craving ramen and Neko came up during my Yelp research. They were open late, so we decided to go. The restaurant was popping at 22:00 on a Friday. We were greeted warmly by staff. It was intriguing to us that we ordered via an iPad kiosk as if we were at a boba place, but we didn't mind. However, usually only to go orders are placed on a kiosk. In my hangry state of mind, I had not realized that Neko only serves their ramen with chicken broth, so for those of you who prefer tonkotsu broth, this isn't the place for you. For that reason, my husband had to order a chashu rice bowl instead. Personally, I enjoy both paitan and tonkotsu. I went with the black garlic ramen. It didn't take very long for our food to arrive. While we waited, we dispensed water for ourselves from the soda fountain. I was a little confused upon receiving my black garlic ramen, as I thought the black garlic oil would be more prominent. I was assured that I had the right bowl. My husband enjoyed his chashu rice bowl. I had a small bite and the pork was tender and well-seasoned. The paitan broth was very umami indeed. I would have liked to have more of a black garlic flavor, but it was still good. Next time I would just pay the extra $2 for more black garlic oil. The noodles were bouncy, and the chashu was tender. The egg was deliciously jammy (alas no photo because I devoured it). I saw they had soy sauce and hot sauce, but wish they had the classic chili powder so I could have added some to my ramen. Neko Ramen & Rice hit for late night noms, and the cat-themed decor all around (since Neko means cat in Japanese) was such a vibe. They also serve curry, poke, and various small bites if you want some apps to enjoy before your entrees. If you don't mind chicken broth for your ramen or will be ordering rice bowls instead, Neko is a fun little place to come dine at, especially since they open late.

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    KATSU RAMEN…read more Have always ate around Havanas Little "K-Town" but have never tried Katsu Ramen until a couple weeks ago and were not dissapointed at all and have actually been coming regularly. The restaurant is small and pretty busy throughout the day but we never had to worry about getting seated, filled with lots of anime knick knacks and even mangas for you to read (Yes my otakus rush there right now haha) Service has always been good with being seated right away as well as getting our orders in and drinks come pretty quickly. The staff is always fast paced in a good way, we always get checked in, asked for refills, and get our check/ togo boxes in a timely manner, nothing over the top too which I like. Only thing Ive noticed is that we dont really get our meals out at the same time and have to wait a bit in between which is not really a big deal. We Always Order "Katsu Don" 3/5 HUGE PORTION and great flavors, wish it wasnt so drenched all the time but no worries "Nigiri Assortment" 5/5 Awesome price for nigiris and rolls, we love the shrimp tempura rolls! "Tonkatsu/Black Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen" 4/5Great flavors especially the broth, nothing over the top but super decent ramen! "Beef Curry" 3/5 Was decent, wouldnt really order again though. Katsu Ramen was great and will definetely be our to-go place for some quick nigirs and ramen with great fast service and great pricing with awesome japanese ambience!!!

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