One of my absolute favorite ramen spots! As a vegetarian who loves Japanese food, having three vegan ramen options feels like paradise. They also offer a wonderful variety of vegetarian appetizers and sides, making it easy to enjoy a complete meal. I especially love adding their plant-based meat to my ramen, and one of their ramen options already includes it. Their buns are delicious, and I also enjoy the eggplant and Brussels sprouts. The rice ball with crunchy chickpeas is another one of my all-time favorites! I also used to love their cauliflower, which they stopped serving almost a year ago. I still miss it and hope they bring it back someday! Their cocktail selection is excellent, too! What makes this Arlington location particularly special is the ambiance. It's spacious, comfortable, and generally quieter than some of their DC locations, where finding a table can be challenging. I feel lucky to have this restaurant so close by because it's a place I can visit frequently and enjoy a relaxed meal. Another wonderful feature for families is its location within the mall. When the weather is nice, we love sitting outside at the restaurant, enjoying our Japanese food while picking up pizza for the kids from the nearby food court. The staff have assured us that this is perfectly fine, as the outdoor seating is still part of the restaurant. We get to enjoy their attentive, full-service experience while everyone gets exactly what they're craving! The service is consistently friendly, the ambiance is inviting, and the vegetarian selection keeps me coming back. read more

While I ordered takeout and tried it for the first time, I can definitely say it's worth returning to explore more items on the menu. I went with the Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight Ramen, and it was delicious. The subtle yuzu notes in the broth were perfectly balanced, adding a refreshing twist. Since I chose to dine with takeout, the process was smooth and hassle-free. For those dining in, this spot has a relaxed, trendy vibe--perfect for group gatherings. Happy dining to all! read more

Very delicious! Note that this is on the lower level (one below street level) of the building. I was a first-timer dining by myself, and I mis-read the menu and thought there was a "build your own bowl" section (note to the business owner--this should be a thing!), so my server helpfully guided me through to select a great choice. I had the chicken ramen with added veggies. So good! I also had a delicious cocktail. Service was fantastic and I enjoyed a peaceful diner without kiddos as I read a book. Will be back with the family! read more

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Returned, this time ate in person. I ordered the birria ramen and loved it. Lots of flavor and cilantro. Prices I feel are still a bit high if you make your own ramen bowl. But $20 for ramen that is loaded is not bad to me! I would return! read more

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Terrible service and rude. I ordered on DoorDash for self pick up. I waited in person here for over 30 minutes. Many people arrived after me and all picked up their food promptly. I told the waitress I have been waiting for a long time. She said yeah so what. Turned out my food was ready long ago. It had been on the counter this whole time and the 3 waiters milling around, no one bothered to check! Please note that it's more like a night club than restaurant. Extremely loud heavy metal music and people had to speak even louder. The entire place was just very noisy and uncomfortable. read more

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We had lunch here today and it was excellent. Food is fresh, hot and spicy. Generous portions. Extensive menu. If you love Ramen and Japanese food there s is an excellent lunch spot. Service by Ben was attentive, fast and very helpful to people new to the menu. We'll be back soon. read more

I love Jinya! One of my favorite ramen chains in the DMV. Yesterday was the first time I went to the Arlington location in Ballston Quarter as a weekday date night with my gf. Haven't been to Jinya in a few years but recently moved to Arlington and was excited to give it a shot. My server was great I didn't catch his name though. I've had their spicy Chicken and Tonkotsu ramens before and I was excited to get those again. But my gf has a shellfish allergy and naturally I want to kiss her. So the server disclosed to me (which even I didn't know as last time I went was like 2 years ago to a Jinya and didn't know my gf then) that all but like 4 of their ramen bowls (more on that) had some type of ingredient that was not good for people with shellfish allergies. So the four ramen options she could get were the new Birria ramen + the three vegetarian options. She was disappointed as she wanted to try the pork broth but she settled for a pork chasu rice bowl. Me, not having a shellfish allergy but wanting to kiss my gf without causing an allergic reaction decided to try the Birria ramen. Normally I'm a 4/5 or 5/5 with Jinya's ramen but the Birria one was a 3/5 for me. Not the best ramen they have. The birria beef was tender though. But ever since I left Jinya my stomach has been at war with me. I've felt nausea, I've had diarrhea and my stomach just really hurts! I've never experience this ever going to a Jinya location. But I don't advise getting the Birria ramen unless you want to experience uncomfortable pain read more

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Located in the ballston mall, this Jinya ramen bar location has a fantastic energy. The bar opens right into the mall's downstairs shared space, making it easy to come and go and mix and match as desired. We were seated immediately in a booth large enough for our party. Our server was lovely, very kind, and eager to assist. The crunchy cucumber salad was fantastic. So crisp and perfect as an appetizer. The spicy chicken ramen wasn't actually that spicy in my opinion, I added a good amount of hot sauce and requested some additional garlic as a topper that really helped. The Chicken Chashu Bowl carried its flavor very well, I did eventually need a spoon to scrape the bowl clean. read more

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The host Raven (Jones?) DOES NOT PLAY! That's MOTHER!!!!!! She was so conversational while she got our table ready and was so accommodating. It wasn't as busy for it being a Saturday. I got the chicken wonton ramen and it was to die for! I also got a lycheetini and it saved my life! Music wasn't too loud but still played bangers. The mood was fire. I'm so sad I'm only visiting, will definitely be back again. read more

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I love this place probably more than I should. I come here all the time since it's conveniently located and I've never had a bad experience. Whether I said it at a table or a bar, come with a kid or a coworker or by myself, I always have great service and the food is consistently pretty good. My favorite items here are: the shrimp, wonton Ramen, and the premium to tonkotsu red. I have found the spice measurements to be a little inconsistent, so I will usually not opt for anything higher than a one. But they have spicy sauce wherever you sit, so you can adjust it yourself. They also have seasoning sauce, which is great. I highly recommend getting The fresh garlic to add to your Ramen, because it's delicious and it's free. A bowl is going to run you about $20-$25, but it's very filling. The ambience inside is usually a bit dark, but the music is always relatively loud. But it's a cool, casual vibe. You can usually get in and out in about 35 minutes or so. I would recommend if you like Ramen. read more

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Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.0/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Pretty good ramen. Selection wasn't huge. Right by the food court but you can enter from the outside too. read more

Came here by chance. It's down in the food court area of Ballston Quarter, but it's a full service restaurant. It's well decorated and has a nice vibe. Our server was great and took us through the menu since it was our first time there. I'd had a large lunch so opted for some lighter far with seaweed salad and crispy rice with tuna. Both were good but I've had better elsewhere. I would go back again to try their ramen. Everything was very reasonably priced as well. read more

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I love Jinya and have always had great experiences--until this location. This was by far the worst dining experience I've ever had. My friend and I were served food quickly, which is typical, so we began eating. Shortly after, the table next to us realized it was actually their order. Ironically, we had ordered the same dishes with slight modifications. The manager came over, visibly annoyed, and said he would remake their food because we had already touched the bowls. When our correct order arrived, I noticed a bug in my soup. I called the manager over. His response was, "What's wrong now?" I asked him what he thought was in the bowl. He took my chopstick, broke the bug in half, and said, "It's just seasoning." There was no salt, pepper, or spice tray at our table--and what was in the bowl was clearly not seasoning. I'll add the picture for reference. He took the bowl and disappeared. For 20 minutes, we watched him walk around the restaurant without returning. No apology. No follow-up. Nothing. When the server brought the check, I asked to speak with the manager again. I explained that after two major issues--being served the wrong food and then finding a roach in my soup--he never once apologized or checked in with either table. His response was that my "hostile behavior" made him not want to come back. For context, my brother is a manager/chef, and I understand difficult customers. But I was not one of them. I did not make a scene or interfere with anyone else's dining experience. But there was a roach in my soup. There was no solution offered. I never ate my meal and was somehow blamed for the situation. That is why I'm leaving this review. read more

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I've been wanting to go to Jinya for awhile and I had a great experience after going! Two of my friends and I went on a weekday and we were able to just walk in. The restaurant is very nicely organized and decorated with the vibe feeling like a nice place for a sit down dinner. I got the Vegetarian Jinya bun and Flying V harvest ramen. Both were very tasty! I would recommend. Being vegetarian some places don't have a lot of options for ramen, but Jinya really delivered with lots of options and I truly enjoyed my meal. read more

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Location is inside Ballston's shopping mall ground floor. We were seated quickly after our party arrived. The menu looked very interesting and I want to return to try their cocktail drinks! The service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive checking in on our table. I had the recommended Tonkotsu and the Birria ramen (packed either a lot of flavors if you've ever had birria tacos)! Both were great. I recommend checking out this location. You can walk off your meal with a little shopping afterwards. read more

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This isn't a complaint about service. It's about discovering a foreign object in my food and receiving zero response after providing proof to management. This was a takeout order with multiple items, including ramen. When I got home and started eating, I discovered a balled-up wad of paper embedded in my ramen noodles, not in the broth but actually tangled inside the noodles. I had to pull it apart to figure out what it was. I called the restaurant immediately and spoke with the manager, Juan, who asked me to email the photo so he could show his staff. He said he could "make it right next time," but did not offer to refund the item. I sent the photo, followed up, asked for that ONE item to be refunded and also submitted feedback through their official link that was sent to my email for feedback. I received ZERO response. This is about food safety and accountability. When a customer provides proof of something this serious and gets completely ignored, it sends a clear message about how concerns are handled. I'm attaching the photo so others can decide for themselves. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this place based on how this was addressed. Disgusting and disappointing. read more

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Having been to Japan and being from NYC originally I know what good ramen is. This was sadly not it. We stopped in on a cold rainy Saturday night. I got the 2010 original tonkotsu and my Japanese bf got the premium tonkotsu red at level 3/10. We also got the brussel sprouts tempura to share. Both bowls of ramen came out first, and the appetizer followed 10 minutes later. My first sip of the broth I was surprised by how porky and flavorful it was. But soon after I was hit by the extreme saltiness. I liked the thickness of the noodles, and the chashu and egg were cooked perfectly, but there just wasn't enough noodles or chashu in my opinion for the price point. Even still, it was almost impossible for me to finish just because of how salty it was. My boyfriend hated the premium red. The broth just tasted literally of spicy bean sprouts. It was one-note and just not good. He finished his noodles, but left sad and still hungry. (We stopped at a nearby Taco truck to cheer him up after) The brussel sprouts tempura is a nice idea - the crispiness was on point but it wasn't seasoned enough. It also didn't come with a sauce or anything. It would be improved with a bit of salt/seasoning in the tempura batter, or at least with a sauce on the side. The ambiance is trying to hard to be cool and hip and club-like while also having sports on the TV behind the bar. Just too much going on for a spot that should specialize in ramen. Service was super slow. We sat waiting around more than half the time we were there. I did download the jinya app, so it's nice to get points with each meal. However, not sure I'll ever be back - even for a free appetizer. If I crave ramen I'd rather make the trek to menya hosaki or daikaya. read more

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Friendly service from our server! It was not that busy when we came but it was nice to come in from the heat into AC. We got greeted and seated quickly. Food also came pretty quickly. I liked my tonkatsu black ramen. Added an extra egg. Egg is good but I like eggs from places like seoul spice better. Overall though it was very good and we will be back. read more

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I couldn't recommend this spot more for happy hour! I ordered the lychee martini and when the bartender presents it to you, they bring over a blow torch, a bubble appears and then it pops and it's ready to go (so cool). Also it tasted amazing, so amazing that I ordered a second one. For a snack, I ordered the fried chicken and I'll definitely be ordering that again. Overall the happy hour deals are solid! The service was also excellent. If I lived closer I'd love to try it out for dinner. Maybe one day! read more

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A cute stop in the mall for Ramen. They have a pretty diverse menu, which is always nice to see. The cucumbers salad was a little small, but pretty tasty. The spicy chicken ramen was non-spicy at all, I added plenty of Sriracha to actually make it spicy. It wasn't the best Ramen I've ever had, but I enjoyed it since I was feeling a little under the weather. The chicken chashu bowl was really good with the soft boiled egg and all the toppings that came in it, The chicken was seasoned nicely. The place was empty on Tuesday night which meant service was good and it tries to give a lounge vibe even though it is in a mall. The music was popping and they created a good vibe! read more

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A friend and I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. They were actually quite busy, but they have a pretty massive dining area, so we didn't have to wait for a table/booth. The waitstaff were quick on getting us to a booth and getting our orders. It took a while to get our food, though, but I suspect it's because there were a lot of people dining in along with the takeaways and mobile order pickups. I had the wonton chicken ramen. I asked for bean sprouts and spinach. We had already had drinks earlier, so we decided to stick to water. My friend had the Vegan red fire opal ramen bowl with spinach, mushroom, bok chop and an egg. My ramen bowl was really tasty; it was freezing outside so the ramen was incredibly comforting. My friend enjoyed her ramen as well, but she said she would ask for the thin noodles in the future. Portion sizes were decent, and they are pretty filling. The lighting in the restaurant felt very much izakaya-like, which was probably the goal when designing the space. It can get quite loud, depending on how busy it is, but not much louder than what you'd expect in a bustling restaurant. The staff are polite, accommodating and provide fast and easy service. We would definitely come back again. read more

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Jinya has jumped the shark. Used to be pretty good for a chain but now the servers don't even know that they're serving. Ramen is average.

Not impressed! It could be because we ordered pickup. The broth was just OK They gave very little meat and it just wasn't flavorful. Tips 1) ask for extra meat 2) they are located in the Ballston Food Court 3) They have a really nice restaurant, with seating and alcohol inside read more

The Latino/Asian looking white guy that served us is so hot... 5 stars! Oh, and the foods were great as well! Will come back.

With good sides and a comfortable atmosphere there are things to like about this restaurant. The ramen is passable but more expensive than other options in the area and while the lunch special is a better deal, they leave out many toppings that I would expect and I had to add back for a charge. This was particularly problematic because the waiters didn't know which ingredients in the lunch specials. If you're looking for a restaurant for a work group or a place to gets drinks and food with friends it's not bad, read more

Decided to try this place for a special birthday celebration. Even though we did not have reservations, we were immediately greeted and seated when we arrived. We chose to sit in the patio area where they had more than enough heaters and a fire pit in the center that added the perfect touch! For appetizers we started with the tempura shrimp that was delicious, and our party ordered an array of ramen (see pictures)- each one had their own unique flavor and my favorite part was how you were able to customize it your own way, especially if you wanted to add your own toppings!! They even brought out a birthday dessert. read more

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Although Jinya is a chain, I still regard it as like an oldie but a goodie. Goldie. I can always come for my comfort food ramen the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen and it will taste exactly as I expect it. I have been to this Jinya location a few times and the staff is very friendly and the food always delivers. I would rate it 5 stars if the service, cleanliness, and food quality and consistency was exceptional, but it is definitely a solid four. Small complaint is that their sauces run out or are not readily provided so you always have to bother to request. read more

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The food was amazing - there were many different options and the waitress was super helpful especially because I am not a huge ramen fan. My step son said it was one of the best places he's been. There is a lot of seating I didn't realize there was an upstairs until we were walking out and I could see it above the building. I would go back. read more

Richard was our server. He made our experience absolutely amazing and made us want to come back every week! He greeted us with a smile, recommended top picks on the menu and, checked on us to make sure we weren't in need of anything. The food tasted alright for the most part but what really made our evening special was the great service. If I wasn't married I would have asked him on a date because hey what woman can resist a man with a good sense of humor!? Great job Richard! We'll be back soon! read more

On two separate occasions i have been overcharged for the lunch specials. They have the lunch specials with Option A and B. The last 2 times i have been charged full price instead of the lunch price special. I'm not sure if it's just a lack of training or waiters not paying attention. Make sure you check your receipt before paying for anything at this location. read more

The ramen was pretty good. The noodles absolutely delicious. The impossible bun was so great! The crunch and the softness of the bun with their sauce was just perfection. Their shrimp sushi was mid at best. With a sear on the shrimp and more rice than shrimp, it was kind of a disappointing bite. The seating as well as the service were great. Would come here again. Very friendly environment overall and good food! read more

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I decided to go to this restaurant on a whim because I saw it had good reviews on social media. I was very disappointed with the experience I had firsthand. To start it was my birthday and I ordered a drink. The server had to check my birthday and still did not acknowledge my birthday.. She was also super inattentive the whole time to the point where I had to ask her just to bring us waters. Then the food was OK to say the least and one person in my party did not like their Ramen at all it was the chef special. The broth was very bitter and tasted like old meat water.. The restaurant is very pretty inside. The best part about my experience was the manager immediately taking off the Ramen that was not eaten without any going back-and-forth. Overall, the best part about my meal was the lychee martin and the seasoned egg was very good and flavorful. Will not be returning. read more

Visiting my sister in town, she decided to take me to this place to try their yummy Ramen! I have the chef special which was cilantro shrimp tempura Ramen which was good but thankfully they bought out extra seasoning to address it how you like. Another chefs selection was the soy glaze chicken wings, which were small not too glazed they were crispy and they were lightly coated with soy glaze. We also had their signature boa buns which in my opinion needed some more flavor maybe like a pickled salad to bring out some more flavors. And for drinks, I have a JT girl mocktail , which was OK, for me it had a lingering after taste, originally I wanted their watermelon drink but it was out of stock. The place is cute we sat outside to enjoy the night lights and view! our server Elon was attentive, honest and informative on menu questions. read more

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One of my favorites! I tried the new tonkotsu red, and it was so good. The broth was rich and flavorful, the egg and chashu were perfectly cooked. Really great. The only warning I'd give people is that the spice level you pick is no joke. I really like spicy food, but I thought I would take it easy that day and try the 6/10. My bowl was fire, delicious fire, but fire. If you don't like spicy, don't get this. And, if you do like spicy, you've been warned. read more

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I love Jinya. This location is sooooo slow, consistently. Staff doesn't seem to know what's going most of the time. I've waited for to go orders 30+ minutes, and when I come back to pick it up I can see them start to make it like they're behind. Additionally, this is the only location that's tried to nickel and dime me for to go hot sauce etc. that's free on the table & at every other location. read more

Jules was awesome as our server! Excellent food and great ambiance. Great selection of appetizers. Food came out fast and was excellent. read more

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Yelp, let me remind you, ever since we (hubby and I) went to Japan and had Ichiran ramen (the best ramen EVER), we have been on a journey to find our staple ramen place back home and near where we live in Arlington. I had heard of Jinya from several people, so we ventured here on Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day. We were sat promptly when we arrived by a friendly host or possibly the manager, not sure. We were greeted shortly afterwards by our server and decided to order wings. While ordering our entrees, the server asked us if we had any allergies, I do not, but my husband is allergic to shellfish which he shared. We were surprised to learn from the server that all of the ramen, sans the vegetarian ramen have a broth recipe that includes shellfish. We were disappointed, but glad for the transparency, so the hubby ordered the spicy creamy vegan with Char Siu on the side. I ordered the Jinya Tonkotsu Original. First, the appetizer: The wings were delicious! They were sweet, with great underlying seasoning and a great crunchy texture. They were so good! Both my husband and my ramen was mediocre at best, the broth was just okay, the noodles weren't great, the pork lacked flavor and overall we were disappointed. I was excited to go along with the grain, but honestly this was not our fave, not something we recommend and likely a place we will not go back to. Sorry...not sorry! read more

My two daughters and I really like Jinya Ramen Bar. The ramen options with the pork broth are amazing - you can readily tell the restaurant simmers the pork bones forever, getting all of the flavor and collagen and other tasty stuff for the broth. And the seasoned eggs and pork slices are delicious, whether you go for a more standard ramen or something spicier. Really super duper tasty. And even my wife and remaining daughter, who aren't the biggest ramen fans, enjoy going. The non-Ramen dishes, like the curry and rice bowls, are super tasty, the cocktails are really well executed, the ice cream mochi tasty, and ambience super cool. Pro-tip - if you get the Jinya frequent flyer no., remember to give to the server. They sometimes forget to ask. read more

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So good we went back twice in less than 24 hours! Attentive to food allergies and delicious food. Great pacing of food with appetizers, drinks, and main course. The most perfectly cooked gyoza I've had! The brussel sprouts were outstanding, and wish more places would follow this trend. The spice levels were on point. Spicy was actually spicy, but enough so you could taste the spice AND the rest of the flavorings. Generally hot/spicy is too spicy in where you taste the hot and miss the subtle flavorings. Having mixed company and spice level interests Jinya definitely hit the mark. Fresh and full flavored. Definitely go if there's a location near you! The artwork and staff were engaging. Would definitely go back as we loved the vibe! read more

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JINYA Ramen Bar is located in the basement of Ballston Mall. Inviting spot which we visited in October for lunch. We enjoyed our uber efficient server, Olga. Kudos to Olga. Started with a couple drafts, DC Brau Pilsner and a Sapporo--DC Brau a clear flavor victor. The four piece appetizer Pork Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings) disappeared quickly--delish! We also tried the Salmon Poke Mini Taco app, also tasty but I would lean toward the Gyoza. Entrees included the Chicken Ramen & the Tonkotsu Spicy. The Chicken Ramen was outstanding and we both preferred the thinner noodles that came with it over the thicker noodles that came with the Tonkotsu Ramen. Dessert was the Mochi Ice Creme (Japanese dessert consisting of a soft, chewy rice dumpling (mochi) wrapped around ice cream). Perfect! read more

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