3.5 stars. I went with 4 since we can't give half a star. You can't be seated without a reservation really or wait so long especially during Friday, Saturday busy-ness. Food is great! Spicy ramen is my go to and it delivered in taste. Beer selection was okay. Service is too slow. Took 1 hour to get the other ramen when my company both finished eating theirs. The manager said he will remove the ramen from our bill cause it was a whole hour and guess what, he went missing and still charged us. We were ready to go if he didn't say that and stuck with ramen we no longer wanted and had to pay and take home. Ramen isn't something that tastes good a day later. Dessert tiramisu is good! If you sit outside, the view is great with sail boats and the water! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Jinya wharf - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Okay experience. I dined yesterday for happy hour. I ordered impossible tacos ($6 for an order of two) and edamame ($3) off their happy hour menu and the impossible gyoza off the regular menu. Everything tasted great, smelled amazing, was a good portion, and served hot. The hot sauce, seasoning sauce, and gyoza sauce enhanced the overall taste. The service, though, was lacking. The bartender who took my order didn't seem like he wanted to be there, barely spoke to me, never checked in on the food, didn't bring requested utensils, and then clocked out without saying someone else would be taking over. I asked the host (who was behind the bar at the time) about this, and she said what do I need.. I said is someone else taking over for me and could someone bring me my check. The other bartender was friendly and helpful. The manager checked in on me and was polite and professional. Mixed feelings. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by JINYA Ramen Bar during a busy time, so service took a little longer than expected, but honestly, it made sense with how packed it was. The ramen was definitely worth the wait though. Super flavorful, and they really nailed the spice levels, it had a nice kick without being too much. Overall, really solid spot. I'd for sure come back, probably just at a less busy time next time. read more

i rate this place 3 stars because we had quite a long wait, once our time had past by maybe 10-15 minutes we went back up to the host to ask for update and she was able to seat us but once we actually sat down, it took a white for our waitress to greet us as well. service was friendly once we were able to get our orders in and we had ordered a curry bowl that was SO yummy. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Service was terrible, we were seated 15 mins with no service, ppl beside came in and they were seated and waited 10 mins before they called a wait staff over to take their order. My friend wanted to get up and leave, but I was too timid to go. Our face must've had a look, because after she took their order she then took ours. When she came, she stated that this wasn't her area but she would take our order. We started off with the crispy rice with spicy tuna. It was okay; I had the garlic rice bowl, added chicken. It's brought out in a hot plate and they add an egg and cook it in front of you; great presentation. My friend really enjoyed the ramen, said it was flavorful and hot. The waitress had disappeared again for a while,I was out of water and then I remembered I had a bottle in my bag and proceeded to fill my glass up, I would try another restaurant when I visit. There are too many options at The Wharf, to just settle. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna* - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were not sure what we wanted to eat until we saw Jinya and we got excited because we love Ramen, I mean who doesn't. Well the excitement went out the window pretty fast. We were greeted and sat quickly and then forgotten about. I was actually going to leave until the table next to us waved down a waitress and she took their order and then ours. She said our tables were not even in her area but she would wait on us anyway. The beer was good and nice and cold. The ramen was good and this place gives you a whole egg instead of a cut up egg. The noodles were nice and thick. The crispy rice was ok once doctored up. It wasn't what I was expecting. The Garlic Rice Bowl was very good. It was a nice atmosphere inside and the so also have outside seating and a bar. Their service was lacking on this day, this is the reason for the 3 stars. read more

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JINYA at The Wharf was a great choice for a rainy-day brunch with my crew. We came in as a group of 20, and while that can be a lot for any restaurant, they were able to accommodate us without issue -- and the space never felt crowded. I ordered the brunch special with pork ramen and two sides, choosing the chicken and Brussels sprouts, and everything was really well done. The pork ramen was rich, comforting, and exactly what I wanted on a gloomy day, while the sides were flavorful and satisfying. The service was friendly and welcoming, though a bit slow -- which honestly felt in sync with the rainy weather and the size of our group. No one seemed rushed, and we were able to relax, catch up, and enjoy the moment. I live in SW and love the area, and this location fits right into the neighborhood vibe. Solid food, accommodating staff, and a great place to gather with friends. I'd definitely return -- especially for brunch or a laid-back group outing. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here during the peak of the cherry blossoms on a very cold day -- needless to say it was extremely crowded everywhere! It took quite some time for us to get seated, but our waitress was extremely friendly. The Red Fire Opal Ramen was unexpectedly my favorite of the three we tried, it was spicy, tangy, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also enjoyed the Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight Ramen, and the Spicy Chicken Ramen is a safe choice as something basic too. The restaurant is cute and has a lot of outdoor seating as well. Would definitely come back on another cold day! 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. We sat at the bar and and the 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

Solid meal. Not over the top but good. I had the creamy veg ramen and started with cucumber salad and tuna tacos since it was happy hour. I asked if I could have more chili oil for my soup bc it wasn't very hot. They added a $2 up charge for the chili oil. I thought that was kind of strange. If you feel like ramen, it's a good spot but I wouldn't go out of your way to travel to this one restaurant. read more

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Hayley my bartender was phenomenal! Food was great and my smoked old fashioned was great too! Will recommend and definitely come back!

The ramen was very nice; a good balance of traditional and modern for the setting. For better or worse the restaurant focuses on mixed drinks and alcohol service so it feels more like a date/outing venue than a ramen stand; take that as you will. read more

Yep. Soul soothing ramen at $20 per bowl. Good price because you'll feel full. If you had a drink and an appetizer you can spend $35 and feel full satisfied and happy. Staff like most restaurants on Warf are really friendly and professional. This place is like a club so expect techno music and couples on date night. read more

Menu is a bit unorganized, there aren't any warnings for the heat and spice levels....and staff don't warn you. So beware! The managers &. staff are friendly and they replaced the soup to a heat level of 3....from 6. From my view... the bar was making colorful exotic drinks, they offer a vast selection of sake, sweet fruit alcoholic drinks that are delightfully vibrant. read more

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Not my first time at JINYA, so really enjoyed visiting the new location at the Wharf. The location is bright and spacious. The team at this location are very welcoming and responsive. My server, Selena was very patient, and took the time to make recommendations and explain some of the newer items that I tried on the menu. Overall, the food was delicious. The Impossible Gyoza was a little bit on the salty side, but that could've been the extra sauce that I used. Shrimp Wonton was perfection per usual, and I really enjoyed trying the Matcha Tiramisu. Just make sure to mix the matcha on top in with the tiramisu. I'll definitely be back. Happy that we have a ramen spot at the Wharf. read more

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JINYA Ramen Bar is a very popular ramen chain across the US. This spot in the Wharf in Washington DC sits right by the water and has a beautiful view. However, that kind of where my amazement with the restaurant ended. The service was slow and not helpful. They gave so little broth, and didn't tell us they would charge for more when we asked for some extra. The ramen itself was really oily, to a point where we could pick up the oil at the end of the meal. Overall, JINYA Ramen Bar at the Wharf was very disappointing. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - JINYA Tonkotsu Black* - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my fave ramen places in the DMV!!! I love ramen and I have been to the JINYA location in Rockville, MD but this by far was one of the best ones! Jessica helped us out with our order, and made we were taken care of. She actually recommended the birria ramen with thin noodles and it did not disappoint. My friend got the spicy chicken ramen and it was also amazing! We left with fully bellies and left feeling warm from the inside out. Jessica was SUPER friendly and very attentive to us and truly made the experience better. Will definitely be back! read more

Came in for lunch at noon on a Monday - ordered the lunch special and a glass of wine. 45 minutes later, hubby went to bar and ordered another glass and inquired about our food, noting that the two dudes at the bar who were seated well after us had been served multiple times. Waitress repeated multiple times that they were employees and had rights. We waited another 5-10 minutes, paid for our wine and left. No apologies were provided. They blamed it on a larger table that arrived before us. Pathetic. read more

Located on the wharf and its dim lighting all around pretty good size restaurant with a bar. Ordered a kids meal for my daughter. Premium ramen added bok choy toppings spicy level 2. Sides of crispy spicy rice, salmon sushi and the Jinya bun which I didn't take a photo. Everything was good. Appetizers came in a timely manner then we received our main dish which is the ramen. Service was great and our waitress was very attentive. read more

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This place is in the Wharf area, so it feels modern and upscale. It's not a small ramen shop. There's a bar and it got busy even though I went early by myself. It has that newer, built-up vibe but still feels comfortable. I got the black tonkotsu ramen for about $20, and added the salad and gyoza for around $7.50 more. The ramen was great. The broth was hearty and rich but not too salty. The noodles were thin with a nice texture. The pork came in those rectangular slices and had that salty, buttery, soy flavor that really stood out. The egg was perfect and full of flavor with a runny yolk. The gyoza had a crispy bottom and a soft, tasty filling. Service was nice but a little behind since I was at the bar and they were busy making drinks. The salad was fine. It had the usual ginger dressing and was a decent little add-on. This would easily be five stars if not for the 3 percent merchant fee. I always feel like these things are sneaky and hidden. Even when they have a disclaimer it feels weird to ask to take it off. They also are a new location so this sneaky 3% fee is really infuriating. Please just be honest. The food was super good and I'd definitely go back, but that fee takes away from an otherwise great experience. read more

Some of the worst service I've ever had in a restaurant. Got seated at a table without plates, napkins, or silverware and were never brought any, even when our food came. It took forever to get our order. My husband ordered sake and was brought cups that were dirty, there was lipstick on the cup. Took 15 minutes to get a servers attention. Never got refills on our drinks. My husband's meal came out 20 minutes before mine and we both got ramen. Took 40 minutes to get our check. Even after the restaurant cleared out, the service was still poor. The whole thing was poorly executed and run. read more

Our server was pleasant and attentive, the drinks and food were delicious. The crispy rice with spicy tuna appetizer was soon good. The Premium Tonkotsu Ramen was outstanding, I got a spice level of 6 and it was very spicy, just the way I like it We arrived at yhe tail end of happy hour and took advantage of the drink and appetizer prices, which I highly recommend. The ambiance was relaxing and cool, the host was a little cold and seemingly unfriendly, but besides that everything was top notch read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Karange chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Jinya is one of our favorite ramen restaurants in the DMV area, and we were ecstatic when we found out that they were opening up at the wharf! We came here on Labor Day weekend and had the fire Opal ramen and the takoyaki. Both were excellent. The takoyaki was fried fresh and served on a bed of egg tartar. The ramen tastes amazing. The server was friendly and we sat outside on a nice fall day. I love how they have lots of vegan ramen options. We plan on coming back here many times. read more

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A great place for a casual dinner! I got the chicken ramen which was delicious. The pork gyoza were also very good. Our server, Mario, was very friendly and checked on us frequently throughout the evening. They have a large outdoor patio, but note that the covered section has tarp coverings on the sides that were down as well, so it isn't fully outdoors. There is a smaller uncovered section that is fully outdoors though with a cute fire pit and views of the water! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Probably the worst experience I have had in years. The poor waitress had no help from her manager or teammates. We sat there for 20 minutes and I had to ask the manager for some water. We were there for two hours due to slow slow service and it felt like two years. If we weren't there with 8 other people I would have just had us all leave. The server said that half the folks were quitting. I don't doubt it. read more

The food was good, but there long wait time. Make a reservation ...... The food was good, but there long wait time. Make a reservation ...... read more

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The food was great! Service was fast and nice. Really great job considering they just opened but there are so many more things on the menu I can't wait to go back and try. Sat outside and it was lovely, great spot to go for dog friendly eats. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Salmon tacos, jinya bun, tofu and eel special - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came in and was told I was being added to the waitlist, but they never bothered to actually send the confirmation text after I put all my info in. I sat outside waiting for an hour like an idiot, watching group after group get called back ahead of me. When I finally went up to check on the status, the host just shrugged it off with zero apology, completely unbothered that they wasted 60 minutes of my night. Absolute lack of basic communication and terrible customer service. Don't waste your time here, clearly, they don't value it. read more

The bartender/server didn't seem very eager to serve me. I sat over 15 minutes before I received my entree/ramen. The restaurant was occupied by myself and 1 other 2 top. They were sat after me and received food before me. After 15 minutes another server asked did I need anything. That server was the one who dropped what she was doing to find out why my food was taking so long. Manager walks by when the food arrives and I let him know how poor the service was. He says he'll have a talk with the kitchen. He offers a complimentary drink; I don't drink. Terrible experience. Probably won't return read more

Have been here numerous times before and will no longer be returning. Came for brunch 2/15/26 @1PM. They recently started offering brunch so me and 2 others wanted to try it since we've enjoyed their dinner offerings. The restaurant was roughly 1/2 full. Con - There is no brunch menu online or in person, so your server must read it to you or in our case show us the card that they use. We ordered the brunch and bottomless mimosas. Con - The service was nonexistent. "Bottomless" translated to 4 water cup sized glasses of orange juice with a dash of champagne. We were given the first round when we ordered food but I had to ask the bartender and surrounding wait staff for the subsequent rounds. We also didn't receive any water until I walked up to the hostess at the ended when I had to ask for our check since nobody came to use for 20+ min. Pro - The food is very good. I love their chicken. You have a great brunch offering with arguably the worst execution imaginable. It was as if I was the only person who saw the sign outside advertising it. Truely disappointed in this. If I wanted to wait for an eternity for good fried chicken I'd just go to Momo 10 min away. read more

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Very good service that was attentive and fast. The server walked us through the spice levels of our Ramen and everything was hot and fresh and good portions for the price. I would highly recommend the spicy tuna, wonton tacos, and maybe opt out of the sushi from there. Everything else is really good. read more

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I'm a big fan of another location. I wanted to take my family here and checked online all over for a way to make a reservation and I could not find anything. I came to Yelp where I found they were using the join the waitlist feature. I called to check and see if the waitlist was accurate and I was told that it was not and that they were taking reservations via phone (hello 1999) and were fully committed until 8 or 9 pm. Poor communication, this information should be online and they should be using an online rsvp system. read more

Came here for lunch and they have a great lunch deal. Their outdoor seating has heat lamps too which was perfect for the chilly day. I don't remember the last time I've gone out for ramen, I had been resisting ever since I went to Menya and was blown away but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality here. Solid bowl of ramen and the appetizer that came with the lunch deal was really tasty too. The place was maybe half full but service was efficient! read more

If you want pretty good ramen this is the place for you! If you want good advice this is not the spot. The employees want you in and out. No interest in your time while with them. You are just cash in their pockets. They treat you like they do not care but once the check is in front of you they all of a sudden treat you like you mean the world to them. We had to ask for multiple things we ordered, our appetizer came out luke warm (Brussels sprouts) and our sake came out with just about completely melted ice. Really overall disappointed with the experience, the ramen itself saved them from a 1 star. read more

same kid menu and happy hour deals with shareable thick broth black tonkotsu ramen and runny egg, could use more broth and al dente noodles but otherwise good, miso eggplant the best happy hour side read more

I stopped by Jinya Ramen Bar on the Wharf this past Monday with a friend, and we had a really good experience. The atmosphere was relaxed but lively, and everything came out fresh and well-prepared. Our bartender, John, definitely stood out. He was friendly, easy to talk to, and had some great recommendations that made choosing what to order much easier. We started with the Salmon Aburi Oshi Sushi and the Crispy Fried Rice with Spicy Tuna both were solid picks and really tasty. For our main dishes, John suggested the Tan Tan Men and the Tonkotsu Black ramen. Both bowls had great flavor and hit the spot without being too heavy. Overall, everything from the food to the service was smooth and enjoyable. If you visit, I'd recommend sitting at the bar and asking John for his suggestions. He knows the menu well and makes sure you're taken care of. Five stars from me. read more

Our group arrived on a Thursday evening. Since reservations are not accepted in advance, the receptionist said it would be a 20 to 30 minute wait. While waiting for the time to pass, we walked along the Wharf. After 25 minutes, we returned and the receptionist could not seat us. She consulted the Manager who said it would be another 45 minutes stating " the cooks are backlogged". No apologies were given. It would've made the world of difference had the Manager been more courteous. There are other restaurants in the area. We found one nearby who served great Southern food. The servers and management were very hospitable and welcoming which made our evening much more enjoyable. read more

Like noodles? You will love the new Jinya Ramen Bar at the Wharf! Great atmosphere, great energy, great prices, and great Ramen! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Lunch at the Bar. Great Crew! - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My wife and I recently moved into one Wharf area and this Ramen spot has been a hit. I'm not a big Ramen fan but my wife loves it. We have only ordered to go but everyone is super friendly and helpful. The manager always makes time to say hello and offer any suggestions. Definitely worth the visit if you like Ramen and a good view. read more

Everything about this place was so good. We came on restaurant week, so they had a great special that we took advantage of! We got so much food and all of it was 10/10!! The service was quick and our bartender was friendly and helpful. The vibes of this place are relaxed yet swanky and modern. Everything was perfect! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Wharf - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia