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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Athens

    4.1 (231 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Menu 5/20/2025
    Jaewoo S.

    The food was amazing! Jinya Tonkotsu Black was absolutely authentic Japanese ramen. Karaage was also really juicy and good. Really recommend this place in town! The only complaint is that the seats need to be replaced. When we sat down, the seats basically sank down. Suggest to replace seats with better seat cushions or more with structure so that it won't sink when people sit down.

    Black garlic ramen
    Riley H.

    Food was delicious! My ramen was amazing and the appetizers were great. Waitress was friendly and inside was quiet enough for a conversation. Good atmosphere for business dinner, date night, or a casual dinner. Would definitely recommend!

    Jinya black ramen
    Dott K.

    Got the popular jinya black ramen. Broth was excellent. Egg was rich and velvety. Pork was flavored nicely.

    Willy C.

    This Japanese style ramen spot in Downtown, Athens. Always makes me happy. I always order the Tonkatsu black and the Chicken ramen. They're always so good and never disappointing. I remember when this Jinya location first opened ! I don't remember anything but such a happy feeling after eating there for the first time that same week. It was such an amazing experience with such good ramen. The service is good, sometimes can be a little bit slow because it gets full quick or sometimes just a new worker. I don't know how the tables work when it comes to assigning but I wouldn't say it's poor service whatsoever. I'm just there for the food. Overall 5/5. I've always loved Jinya, this being the first spot I've ever tried. And now that they're expanding, I am excited to try the others ! The noodles are great, and the toppings were very good and fulfilling. The broth always tastes fresh. Pic below is of 2022. I had none from 2020 or recent visits while in town.

    The Classic Tonkotsu with added brussel sprouts
    Brittany T.

    After a great game at my Alma Mater of course I had to have Jinya! (they didn't have this when I was at UGA). On a busy game day Saturday we were seated at a cozy booth in under 10 minutes. I ordered the Original Tonkotsu with added brussel sprouts and I was not at all disappointed. Now I did add a few pinches of chili oil, which the server was very polite about providing for us. The ramen was nice and steaming hot how- I like my soup served, and the crispy seasoned brussels were a really nice touch, as they were cooked to perfection. Jinya is the perfect stop after a chilly day game and filled me up - I couldn't finish! The servers and staff were kind and prompt, as well as attentive. I will be back and highly recommend!

    Chicken chashu bowl
    Allison C.

    We dined in on a Friday night. We were estimated an hour wait but ended up just eating at the bar. The croquettes were hot and crispy. The ramen broth was well seasoned and flavorful. The ramen serving was large and the bowl had a good amount of all components though wasn't as well spiced as the ramen. The environment was fun and eclectic. Service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back.

    Bob J.

    Very tasty ramen! We had a great experience and the staff were super friendly! I liked sitting on the outdoor patio

    Denisse G.

    I recommend the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen to the tofu lovers out there and if you like spice like I do, I recommend adding 3-4 scoops of their spicy sauce, it blends in well with the other toppings and flavors in the ramen

    The service was great. Food was very delicious. My kids loved their noodles. They offer a lot of stuff on their menu. Very clean place to eat.

    JINYA Tonkotsu Black
    James B.

    JINYA never fails to deliver and the Athens location is no exception. The ambiance is always great at the restaurant with a intimate feel and overall good vibes. If you're interested in getting a drink this is a great place to go with a very large bar. The service was also great. The food came out quickly and the waitress was very nice and helpful. The food is just outstanding. Before I had ever tried JINYA I was always hesitant as ramen just seemed like a food for a dorm room or a late night but JINYA knows how to do it right. I always get the spicy chicken ramen and love it and recommend it to everyone. I also love the toppings/sauce choices as you can spice up your bowl or just add some different flavors to it. I will definitely be back to JINYA at some point and desperately wish I could recreate at home, the magic they make here.

    Vegan appetizer
    Neluta G.

    Cold ramen....... Who serves that???? We requested to reheat and way into the microwave it went the seaweed was overcooked and the raw onion in it and lots of it was horrible. Too bad that they don't make a good ramen for having this establishment in a college town.

    Shrimp Wonton Ramen
    Helena M.

    Went to Jinya for the first time in a minute. Came on a Saturday night so of course there was a wait. Luckily we ended up not having to wait for too long. Seating is always a hit or miss with Jinya. It's a small location so having your own booth or table just depends on how early you get there or how lucky you are. We were seated at one of the longer tables where we shared the location with two other groups. It wasn't uncomfortable or packed though so we were ok. I ordered the usual shrimp wonton ramen. Our order took forever to come out and come to find out the kitchen never received it but our waitress and the manager were very apologetic and accommodating and fixed the issue right away. Overall, I'd give the food a 3.5/5. The wontons were great, wasn't a fan of the broth this day. Jinya is a favorite in Athens so I'd definitely recommend still trying it. Looking forward to trying some of their drinks next time.

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    Zacharias P.

    JINYA is situated just across the street from the UGA campus in downtown Athens. There is some Street parking available which is charged by a meter. The restaurant has an Asian vibe with the decor and an open plan kitchen. The server was knowledgeable about the menu and she gave her opinions on a few of the dishes. I went with the tonkotsu black ramen which was a beautifully fragrant bowl with pork, egg, garlic, and some added spices. I asked for thick noodles instead of the thin ones and they were able to accommodate. The ramen was delicious. I rate it highly and would definitely come back here. Average price is around $17-20 for a bowl so a little on the more expensive side. Very tasty tho.

    The special for April, three Tonkotsu Reds Premiums and one Tonkotsu black! So good! A must have everytime I'm around!

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    Sitting at the ramen bar and can't have a conversation because the cooks on the line are playing loud music, loud enough that we can't talk

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    Can't go wrong with good ramen! Love how you can add different things to your ramen and the tempura brussel sprouts are so good.

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