or a town like Allentown--where it feels like bedtime is 8pm and most places shut down by 6; having a spot that's open late is such a breath of fresh air. Because of that alone, it attracts a great mix of local regulars, even on weeknights, which gives it a lively but comfortable vibe. The décor is modern and fun without trying too hard, exactly the kind of place you want to settle into for a relaxed late-night meal. It feels welcoming, not rushed, and perfect for lingering over a bowl of ramen. The service matches that energy: friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to have you there, which makes a big difference late at night. Given the other reviews, the ramen wasn't horrible. Not sure why the complaints are expressed. In real honesty, unless the bowl of ramens (is that plural?) are teleported straight from Japan - not going to expect a lot. Which is even more noteworthy to mention that food-wise, there's a nice variety to choose from, whether you're craving something rich and comforting or lighter and more balanced. Ramen does not have to be the one, all the time. (Even though the winter season makes it more satiating to have ramen.) Everything feels thoughtfully put together, and it's clear this is a place that takes pride in both flavor and experience. We had a variety of apps, bubble teas, and there was dessert at the end, too. For versatility, this is a definitely a good spot. If comparing to cuisines from Japan, um... I think we should lower our standards a bit and just enjoy the ambience, and night out. Overall, I'm so glad this spot exists for us night owls. It fills a much-needed gap in the local food scene and has quickly become the kind of place you're grateful to know about when everything else is closed. Please support your local businesses! read more

The Ramon bowls, my family and I agreed we'd rate it a 4 out of 10 but everything else was good. The tea wasn't my favorite. There was a funky smell in the cup (but I would never send anything back). The restaurant was close the hospital that we were visiting so it was convenient & open till 10. The waitress was nice enough but was overwhelmed with other customers so we barely saw her. The food itself took about 30 min before it was on our table. I don't think we'll be back. There were so many choices in the area. read more

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The spot is pretty dope! Service was decent, the ramen was really good, both bowls. Rolls were good too. I'd recommend trying the bow pork bun, wishing I got another order now. The place wasn't too crowded when we went which was around lunchtime. Good ambiance. read more

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Talk about instagram worthy! Kinya is absolutely mesmerizing esthetically. From the bar, to the booths, to the floating branches....easily one of the most beautifully decorated spaces I've seen. They've definitely nailed the assignment right off the bat. I've been to too many Ramen shops to count, but never have I seen Ramen offered along side sushi. Wait, they also have poke bowls, yakisoba, and even boba? The real question: is there any Japanese subgroup Kings actually doesn't do?! How does one person even choose what to eat? No seriously, I didn't know what to choose. After deciding on the bao buns and Takoyaki, I called the lovely and pleasantly patient waitress back and instead went for the Kinya Ramen. Technically speaking, it can use some tweaks. The bamboo textures were inconsistent, some being stringy. The chasu also had one two many inconsistencies, with many pieces on the chewy side. The ramen egg was overcooked, turning it into pretty much a regular egg. But with that all being said, there is some good here. The bowl is hearty, as they do not skimp on toppings. The noodles are also nicely al dente. All in all, the Kinya ramen still amounts to decent bowl overall. I have long subscribed to the principal that a restaurant that does too much, probably isn't great at any one thing. They is still to be determined. But as a Japanese food lover, I can definitely appreciate there being so many options under one roof. I'll be lying if I told you I won't be back. On the contrary I do look forward to trying a few additional items! There's definitely a place for Kinya....especially in Allentown! read more

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I had just landed in Allentown for a friend's wedding. It was around dinner time when that occurred so she took me to this spot. She ultimately got Ramen while I got their sushi deal. Ultimately you can pick two rolls that are listed along with gyoza and another fried dish. As well could get miso or a salad and I got the soup as it was cold. A very cute spot. As well as the food that I got was super good. I almost forgot that I was now in the middle of Pennsylvania not near any water source sources like I have out in California. read more

Kinya Ramen - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Visiting for a graduation and stumbled upon Kinya during our shopping adventure! The restaurant itself is really cute (I absolutely love the fish lamps!) and the food was fresh and delicious. The waitress came over quickly and gave us suggestions as well. My mom enjoyed her ramen and I enjoyed my rice bowl. My mom's ramen had three very large pieces of chicken in it...enough that we couldn't finish it ourselves. read more

Kinya Ramen - Inside - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

We tried this place a number of months ago and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is inviting and service prompt. Complimentary kimchee. Ramen was delicious. A go to when we are in the area. read more

The ambiance was freaking adorable. The service was okay. We waited like 15 min to have our drink order taken and we were the only other people in there besides 1 party. Once she came out though, she was great. But our food was good. Generous portions and priced nice. 8.5/10 would be back again if in the area read more

Kinya Ramen - Fried rice, ramen - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

I'm glad I decided to try this place for lunch because I really enjoyed everything. The decor was definitely cute, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I got the Pork bun app, the spicy crispy rice special with spicy tuna, and the trinity roll. At first glance, you may think the items are quite pricey, but the portions were proportional to the price. I would definitely go back again. read more

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Went in on a Sunday afternoon. Walking in, the restaurant was nicely decorated, I love the ceiling decor. The staffs were very friendly, they greet you at the door and along the way in. I sat on the sushi bar and was planning to order something really quick for lunch. I got the spicy ramen with pork Chashu as suggested by the waitress and was definitely up my alley. The sauce was not too spicy and the broth was super flavorful. Pork Chashu was delicious as well. Definitely recommend this place for a stop to enjoy some good ramen. They also have plenty of options for sushi which I will be back sometime to try! read more

Kinya Ramen - Spicy Ramen (with Pork Chashu) - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Tonkatsu ramen was good. Pork buns were light and delicious. Sushi rolls always hit. The ambiance is so cute inside. Service is pleasant. Go here every so often. read more

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I've been here several times and enjoyed my food. Today I went for a late lunch, was immediately seated. First noticed the menu has completely changed, seems they have many more options now than before. The ramen/appetizer combo is no longer on the menu, and in general things seem to have gone up in price. I ordered the kinya ramen with chasu pork and a passion fruit green tea. The tea was very good and I enjoyed that, however the ramen was a bit disappointing. The broth had close to no flavor and desperately needed salt. The chasu had very little flavor and was a bit fattier than usual (I don't mind that, others may). The seasoned boiled egg was only half an egg and was almost completely hard boiled, yolk was not runny at all and crumbled to pieces when I picked it up. It did say the ramen would have 24k gold leaf on it (I know gimmicky) but it wasn't on the ramen as advertised. For $32 with tip, I can't recommend this place. read more

Yum! Would come back again, the service was quick and friendly. I've come twice for their rolls and it was great both times. Looking forward to coming back again to try other menu items. read more

Ordered soup for delivery. The soup was delicious but had to wait longer than expected because something went wrong with the delivery guy

Poke bowl contained rice, seaweed, edamame, imitation crab, tuna and had good flavor. Mango green tea with mango bubbles was good. Server was nice. Restaurant looks great read more

Kinya Ramen - Poke bowl - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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I went here tonight for dinner with my sister and hands down one of my favorite places now. We ordered the pork buns, Godzilla roll, Philadelphia roll, shrimp tempura ramen, and the wonton ramen. Everything was delicious! We had Daphne as our server and she was so sweet, and so patient as it was my first time at a ramen place. The restaurant was so clean, and I loved the cozy atmosphere that they had to offer. I would definitely recommend my friends and family to go to Kinya, and I will be returning soon!! read more

Kinya Ramen - Wonton Ramen Pork Buns (2pcs) - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

The ramen and chashu seemed old. Meat and egg had a gray color. Smelled... off. Manager wasn't very receptive, waiter requested the ramen off my bill. Manager said she watched me eating, two spoonfuls of broth. Paid and left. Won't be back. Terrible food. The waiter was nice. But that's about it. Update: 45 minutes later I'm having gastrointestinal issues. Egg, pork and brith were definitely old. read more

Kinya Ramen - Ramen - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Service was on the slow side. Got the signature ramen with the gold noodles. Nothing special & wouldn't fall for the "gold" gimmick again. Won't try again as there are too many other places that are less expensive and good. read more

Kinya Ramen - Ramen Soup - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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The Lehigh Valley has no shortage of ramen joints, this one should serve East Allentown well. Our drinks - Iced Green Tea with Honey and the Iced Latte' were on the sweet side, my wife kept adding water to her Green Tea to make it more drinkable. We both opted for the "Kinya Experience" which was their combo of Kinya Ramen and the Kinya Roll. The ramen was definitely deep in flavor, the pork chashu not quite as tender as others we've had, but the bowl was missing a few of the listed components. Our sushi roll was served well after our ramen and was interesting - haven't had mango in a roll before. Unfortunately after a few bites that sweetness was a bit too much. So far as there use of gold leaf - cute but absolutely unnecessary. It doesn't add anything to the flavor profile. Will we be back? Yes, the food was good even with the gimmicks. read more

Kinya Ramen - Kinya Roll - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Love this place the moment that I walked in. super cute restaurant to sit down and to have a bowl of ramen after done shipping here! The ramen comes with the right amount of ingredients and the soup is so on point!! A must try in town!! read more

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Love it! Food is always so good! Spicy ramen is amazing!! Edamame is so good always one of my first choices

This place was absolutely amazing the server Michelle was very polite and attentive but not overwhelming. The food was spot on I tried the appetizers pork bun, sushi rolls the Kinya and lava rolls and the yakitori were beautifully presented. The friendly atmosphere added to its charm. I would definitely recommend this place for everyone to try read more

Kinya Ramen - Kinya Ramen - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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This place from food, service and more was amazing. I have a peanut, tree nut and shellfish allergy and this place was very accommodating of that and gave me nothing but an amazing experience. The spicy ramen was very flavorful, and delicious. I would totally recommend! read more

Kinya Ramen - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Food came right on time , service was a 10/10. I had the tonkostu ramen with a bit of chili paste can't complain. read more

Kinya Ramen - Beef Ramen 10/10!!! Tonkotsu Ramen 10/10!!!! - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Looking for somewhere new to eat .., very nice place , good /fast service , food was good , pics to follow.. if you like ramen this is the place... 4 stars due to the fact they charge over 7 dollars for an iced tea with no refills.. we had 2 bowls of ramen , 2 apps and 2 iced teas , boba is an extra charge , with tip we spent over 75.00.. liked the food but I feel it's costly.. try it for yourself.. read more

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We accidentally came across Kinya when shopping nearby. In general we're happy with the food and the service. I like how this place offers variety of food like ramen, bowl, sushi, and boba. We got Kinya ramen, gyoza, poke bowl and trinity roll. Although all the food was delicious, the place can improve on attention to details. For example, the roll was falling apart, gyoza can be fried a bit longer, the chasu in the ramen can be charred more (looks pale compared to the picture in the menu), and the egg needs to be marinated longer (looks like a regular soft boiled egg instead of the marinated one). We are glad to see a new ramen spot in the Lehigh Valley. We can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu. read more

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I stopped by on a whim on a Friday night with a craving for noodle soup. By happenstance I was going to Target and spotted Kinya with a grand opening sign. We ordered the soy garlic wings, bao, seaweed salad, gyoza, kinya roll, kinya ramen, spicy ramen and dragon roll. Everything hit. I had low expectations because let's be honest it's a ramen and sushi bar in the Lehigh Valley. The bar is low. But I have to say the Kinya ramen slaps. The broth had depth of flavor, noodles perfectly al dente and all the ingredients came together seamlessly. If I closed my eyes dare I say I might have thought I was at a ramen spot back in NYC. Gyozas and wings are solid. KInya roll is fire. Would definitely come back. Oh and our server Emily is A1. Impeccable service. read more

I finally found the time to travel over to Kinya - and I should've came so much sooner! Immediately upon walking in the ambiance was incredible. The decorations and lighting were so well thought out and beautiful to look at. I couldn't help but notice also how clean it was, which is huge with me when visiting restaurants! We were greeted with warm welcomes and fantastic service. The food was fresh and came out super quick. The friendly staff really made it an amazing evening! The shrimp tempura roll was probably the BEST I've ever had (coming from someone who has been to hundreds of sushi restaurants). The Pork Gyoza and Takoyaki were delectable and so warm on a cold January night, I couldn't decide which appetizer was better so I had to get both! To end the beautiful symphony of dishes, the Beef Raman was a wonderful mix of ingredients, it felt so authentic. I could go on with the wonderful review, but I would need pages! read more

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10/10 this place is top-notch! Delicious food, cool atmosphere, very friendly service. Quick too. Can't wait to go back read more

Kinya Ramen - Sunset roll & Volcano Roll - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

The restaurant itself was very cute, decorated well and spacious. The prices on the other hand were the issue unfortunately. I ordered one basic salmon roll for $7 and added avocado. This brought my price up to $10! Very much not worth it for how tiny the roll was. Will not be returning sadly unless they adjust prices or increase portion sizes of sushi :( read more

Great ramen and sushi! I've been to many ramen places all over the valley, and the broth at this place is amazing! Made from scratch (not just from powder mix like other places use). The ambiance is lovely and service was very attentive. My vegetarian friend wanted sushi and they made a special mango avocado roll just for us. Delicious and highly recommended! read more

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Presentation is well prepared. Water is immediately accompanied at my group table and the staff is very friendly. I had the spicy ramen and brown sugar boba latte. They do not have brown sugar milk tea which is unfortunate but is fine for me nevertheless. I loved this place. read more

Kinya Ramen - Desserts Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Good ramen and appetizers (tried the wings). Had boba too which was decent. Charming atmosphere. Would go again.

We went for lunch and brought a bottle of wine (it's a BYOB). Our waitress Emily was great. Knowledgeable, friendly, and checked on us to make sure things were fine. Our food was great. I had the spicy ramen and gyosa. When we got our bill we noticed they charge $5 for BYOB. PER PERSON! We've never heard of this before! read more

Stooped in on a whim. Yummy food. Great service. The teriyaki flavor on the chicken mixed with the fried onion was the perfect flavor sensation. The rice gave it a a nice smooth base to also combine into the flavor and texture, making the sensation all the more enjoyable. The black fungus was also a very interesting yet very flavorful addition to the mix. 10/10 would recommend to anybody stopping in or just in need of a quick grab. read more

Great service, amazing food, really cute place with the had the bar part! I would recommend for sure I had the Golden bowl, holder roll and desert all was great. read more

My wife and I ate here yesterday and loved it. The service was great and friendly...everyone smiles a lot...and the food was very good. What stopped me from giving Kinya one more star is something that disappoints me in many restaurants. I don't think the workers or cook are Japanese. I love the Japanese culture and know a little about it and the language and I don't think anyone there was speaking Japanese. The cook and the guy who greeted us upon entering were speaking a lot and it didn't sound like Japanese ( not even Chinese). Of course I could be wrong. Plus, knowing the Japanese and their ways I'm sure upon entering we would have been bowed to. Not a big deal...like I said everything was good including the cleanliness and the style and ambiance of the place. For me though it's all about the culture and being part of it. Connecting to it and having lived it. If the staff have lived it then that makes a difference, Otherwise they become like decorations....just looking the part. Just to fool us? Sort of (for me) like Italian food for example. I come from an Italian Family and if I want real Pizza I go to an Italian Pizzeria not Pizza hut or Dominoes. I love Carrabba's and Olive Garden but I like them as treats not "real" Italian food. The cooks are Americans and the Job is open to anyone. For real Italian food I go to family owned Italian places where the cooks are Italian and so are many of the workers. Pretty much like going to a Chinese restaurant. Even Ichiban steakhouse. Not Japanese...It's American! So I ask..."Nihonjin desu ka" or "Nihonjin janaides". Sorry for my poor Japanese language skills. Once again just to be clear. We loved the place and will definitely be back. I'm not saying anything bad about the place...it's more of a personal thing. Why hire people that just "look" the part? Great place though and I highly recommend it. I was recently in Japan and had the Ramen there at a fairly popular place. So now locally I have a new place to go...Kinya! read more

This is a very clean Ramen house. The menu is diverse and the wait staff were very pleasant, welcoming and knowledgeable. They brought out the meal very fast! I recommend. read more

Great service, good descriptions for people like me that didn't know what was what. My wife and I both got the spicy ramen with an appetizer. Spice was there without be deadly. read more

We ordered variety of ramens for five people: Kinya (with 24k gold flake) , Spicy, Beef and Wonton. Our family had combination combo so we ordered the takoyaki ball and okonomiyaki with side orders of spicy tuna roll and chicken yakitori. They were all very good, truly authentic Japanese foods (from someone who visited Japan). The bubble teas were refreshing, and they were served in a tumbler cups so we can reuse them. Excellent customer service and ambience was nice too. You can see them making the ramen from glass window in the corner of the restaurant. This place is a gem, and will definitely go back again:) read more