We have not been on the south side of 85 in a while. Driving thru we saw many possible lunch choices. Megan wanted a dining room meal not fast foo, so we picked Jinya based on my experience at the Athens location. It was a good choice! There are many restaurants in this plaza, so there is plenty of good parking. We were in after 1pm so the lunch crowd was mostly gone. The restaurant has the somewhat standard contemporary asian restaurant look. We were quickly seated at a window table. The menu is small but has what you want for a ramen restaurant. I ordered the original tonkotsu with crispy chicken topping. Megan ordered the chicken ramen. The order arrived quickly at our table along with some additional sauces. My ramen was outstanding. The pork slices were tender and delicious. I don't know how they flavor that egg but it is good! The broth was tasty but aggressively salted. The chicken topping was just the over the top thing I like. Megan liked her chicken ramen quite a bit, so much so she ate it all, not bring anything home. Yes I would come back next time I am hungry in the area. It was $47 plus tip including soft drinks. Seems to be an extensive bar here too if you are looking for that. Hey if you are across 85 at Costco thinking about lunch, come over here! Even if you don't come to Jinya there are better choices here that you might miss if you stay over there! read more

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Amazing atmosphere and great customer service service. Bao buns are a must try. Located in a very nice area. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - JINYA Chicken Ramen* - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Returned before the ice storm. My favorite app idea the jinya buns and ordered 2 and a coke and ice tea. The buns were as good as I remembered. I could have 2 of these and called it a day. Delish. I had the flying harvest veggie Ramen. Asked for it a little spicy and added hot sauce. It's got to be one of my favs. Again the broth is a little muddy for me and there are ramen place with a cleaner broth but very tasty. Love the broccolini and all the veggies. The raw onions are a bit much but good. I do like this place but again a bit pricey. For ramen and buns. But something you don't see often, cleaning. Owning a restaurant is 90% cleaning and 10% cooking. I know cuz we used to own a restaurant. read more

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Jinya is my favorite ramen place and I have been a loyal customer so it was honestly very disappointing to be sat down and waiting 15+ minutes for no one to acknowledge me but then I see the table next to me who arrived after those 15+ minutes immediately being attended after sitting down. No water was brought to me.. no server introduced themselves.. and it was not busy otherwise I would've understood. read more

Even thought they didn't give me my rewards points, I still recommend this place. The food is always amazing. The service is a little hit or miss, but mostly hit. I mean this is the best ramen in town. I don't even bother ordering the other things because the ramen is ! Just wish they would give you your rewards when you give them your rewards info. They probably need to change it to a system where the customer handles it, not the wait staff. The wait staff doesn't care if you get it or not. As soon as the get busy they forget. read more

I tried the spicy creamy vegan ramen and karaage (Japanese style fried chicken). Both were delicious and I'd give them 4.5 stars - the only reason why I rounded down instead of up is because both dishes were on the salty side. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Spicy creamy vegan ramen (4.5/5) - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Smaller Jinya, but what you can expect from any of their locations. Service is efficient (though not as friendly as I expected). Food is delicious and consistent. I love getting the kids meal. You get fries, fried chicken, ramen, oranges, salad, rice and meat, and a sucker and ice cream!!! All for around $12. It's great to split between 2 kids. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

We ordered takeout from here as we usually do once in a blue moon. Service is quick and food is so hot that by the time we get the food and drive 15-20 minutes back to our house, the food is still just the right heat temperature-wise to eat. This time I tried the Birria special, while my husband had his usual Tonkatsu Red. The specials are a good change to mix things up a bit, but we still love Tonkatsu Red the most. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Premium Tonkotsu Red* Birria Ramen (specials change every few months), Takoyaki* - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Wonderful experience our server was 10/10 in amazing with service, patient , friendly and informative . We ordered 2 flights and since y'all were out of one of the beers my sister ordered the bartender came with one extra just in case she didn't like the replacement (which by the way was a great call because she definitely Preferred the extra over the replacement) We ordered the Crispy Chicken which tbh wasn't the best small plate to order since I ordered the Pork Chashu Bowl it just didn't mix (pork & chicken in one sitting never again. ) but the shocker was I am not a fan of jelly egg yokes but this seasoned egg I actually enjoyed it which was the first and only time I've ever eaten and enjoyed eggs cooked that way my compliments to the chef and recipe creator. My sister ordered the JINYA Tonkotsu Black which I regret not ordering for myself though I did get to taste and loved it ! Can't wait to return again and hopefully we can get to enjoy the outside (fireside) dining . All in all great atmosphere and wonderful staff . read more

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First timer here! Jinya did not disappoint. I had the spicy chicken ramen; my husband enjoyed his salmon poke bowl and wonton chicken ramen. The kids meal was alot of food. However the kids ramen has absolutely zero flavor in the broth. My son used my spicy chicken broth to flavor his food. I had the passion fruit lemonade, very refreshing. Food was a bit pricey. Overall, I would definitely come back. read more

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Well with such good reviews we decided to give this place a try - everything was tasting great until I took a bite of the side salad and about gagged all my food out as I had a mouthful of long blond hair we told out waitress but the manager was too busy to address it, so even though the food was good - if you like it "hair free" guess to somewhere else! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - JINYA Chicken Ramen* - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

I first tried this spot for date night last year with my husband and instantly fell in love. This time I came back by myself and had the Spicy chicken ramen and it was delicious. I love the spinach and bean sprouts that are in the ramen. The server was nice and attentive, and I enjoyed the good service. read more

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First time visiting this awesome Ramen bar in the Exchange and boy was I surprised at how good it was. Great food, good service and fair prices. The pork bun was off the chain goodness and I am already looking forward to my next one. read more

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It always a good time when you can sit at the bar and order drinks and food. My go to ramen in the area.

TAKE OUT EXPERIENCE here on a Friday night. 2 people, just me & my husband. $72 plus tip. A little pricey, but hang with me. We live about 10 minutes from The Exchange at Buford. Absolutely beautiful & so many fun restaurants to choose from. Careful driving, it's an interesting lot to navigate & lots of folks to not hit!! Attempted twice to place online order, but shut down twice. I called & the associate said it's been an issue for 2 days. She took my order on the phone & was super sweet about it. Jinya Ramin Bar is in the back, sort of middle of the compound. Nice place, casual & trendy! No problem picking up- easy & friendly! Got home & taken back by the TINY sizes, but.... Don't let the size fool ya. Inside is the most amazing flavor & it all works. Salmon & Shrimp Tacos we filled ourselves & they packed nicely- GREAT flavor. Maybe a great appetizer, NOT meal size!! Tuna on crispy rice- delicious! Appetizer size or that can be a side to another sm poke bowl. I got the large Poke Bowl- SO GOOD & way more food than I expected- a do over! Hubby LOVED his ramen & we will come back, AS A TREAT. See pics & notice the TINY to-go containers, lol! Again, $72 & tip. 2 people with takeout. read more

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I'm going to go ahead and slide Jinya into the "frequent repeat" category. I'll admit this isn't my first trip to Jinya. I wanted to hold off until trying a few additional dishes over a few visits. Jinya has won over this Japanese food lover! Sure it's officially a ramen bar, and there are so many to choose from. There are even gluten free, and even impossible meat options. But don't sleep on the "others"! The menu is absolutely jam packed with classic favorites and new creative items alike. Salads, Mini tacos, Pork buns, rice bowls, and even kids meals. The Tonkotsu black is a crowd favorite, and for good reason. Chashu, Green onion, dried seaweed, seasoned egg, garlic chips, garlic oil, fried onion, and a spice sauce. Did I forget anything? A beautiful marriage of textures and flavor. I def think the broth would be even better if spicier, but the chashu and noodles are the star here. The chashu basically melts in your mouth, while the choice to go with a thinner noodle doesn't overwhelm the bowl and allows others to shine. Can we direct our attention to the Brussels sprouts tempura?! Brussels sprouts encased in a light and crispy tempura batter, drizzle with a touch of truffle oil. I can't seem to find the words to describe how magical this is. I wanted so bad to scarf this entire bowl down, but knowing how much my wife enjoys sprouts, I had to show restraint. Probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do in the name of love lol. I certainly did not come here for a vegetable based appetizer, but bar none, the best vegetable dish I've probably ever had!! In an area that is densely populated with an insane amount of Asian options, Jinya is a must. Great modern space, friendly staff, great energy, and even greater food. It hits the spot every...single...time... read more

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Spicy Tuna Tacos were straight fire crispy and bold. The Buffalo Cauliflower came in like a sleeper hit... no right being that good. Perfect crunch, perfect heat. 100% worth the cheat meal. Service was great along with fun vibing atmosphere! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Spicy Tuna Tacos* (4 pcs) Buffalo Cauliflower - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

The tables are way too close to one another (I felt like I was in Paris). It feels cramped, with no conversation privacy because you are touching your neighbors. The restaurant was dark, and the menu was small, making reading it impossible. Service & food was good, but I prefer the Alpharetta location. The bathrooms needed to be cleaned and I'm unsure who designed it with the toilet paper so low to the ground. I wanted to love this location since it's close to our house, but I'm not everyone in my conversation. read more

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Sadly I must give this place a 3 star rating, despite its other good reviews. From the get-go, the music was really loud and the atmosphere inside did not feel like a Japanese ramen spot, more like a bar with food. It was really chaotic when I was eating and really dim inside too, I could barely read the menu. The ramen itself was okay, the flavor of the soup was fine but I wasn't particularly impressed by anything. The noodles felt slightly undercooked and they only gave two small pieces of pork in the ramen. It was at a good price point for all that it came with without any additions, but it didn't have much personality. Just a heavy, slightly salty ramen. Service was fine, but also not particularly impressive. Everyone seemed busy and like they didn't have time for anybody. read more

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The food was good, I would have given it 5 stars but I needed more flavor, Edison was really nice and the place was very clean read more

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My girlfriend and I always door-dash food from this place, but this was the first time that I'd actually been here to eat. What a cool spot, and good vibes from the staff. Everybody is so laid back and I finally got a chance for someone to explain the entire menu to me. The bartender saved me because I almost ordered something that was so hot that even the natives had problems eating that level of heat. I love hot food, but it has to be flavorful and not just so hot that all you experience is your mouth burning. I dont remember what we ordered, but it's ramen so you can't go wrong. MNy biggest problem was I ordered Sake on an empty stomach. I will never do that again. You all should certainly go by there and check them out and when you do, tell'em Drew sent ya! Ya'll be easy now! Drew read more

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JINYA is a chained ramen bar that got it right! I ordered Premium Tonkotsu Red ramen (spicy of course) with extra noodles and crispy chicken (Karaage chicken). The food was delicious, the service was great and everything came out in a timely manner even though the place was packed. I picked a spot at the bar and was forced to talk to the person next to me which was enjoyable. read more

Taste pretty good. The restaurant is clean and has a nice aesthetic. The waiter was nice. 9/10 read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Spicy Chicken Ramen* - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

We love their bowls. I got the wonton bowl and added a side of spicy sprouts and the spicy chicken bowl. My favorite is the Jinya bun. The bread is so fluffy and the pork tender with a little sweet flavor. You order at the table. The food came out quickly. There are both high and low seating as well as a bar. read more

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I wish I had taken more pictures but honestly we got so excited to eat that I forgot to capture what we ordered. We did get: vegan spiced ramen but with gluten free noodles, vegan harvest ramen + the $7 combo which came with a mixed salad and fried chicken, 2 kids meals of ramen and fried rice, chicken, lollipop & ice cream ($12 each) and honestly worth it. My kids were extra hungry so they each got one otherwise I think with just 1 kids meal they both could have shared. And lastly we ordered 2 panna cotta it was delicious! Oh man this was my first time ever eating it. 10/10! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Panna Cotta - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Ramen is great. DO NOT get the Brussels sprouts. Tempura Brussels are NOT good. There is no flavor added. . They are mostly tempura batter read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Brussels Sprouts Tempura* - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Absolutely love this place!!! Their food is always really flavorful and just makes my belly smile! At this point, I've tried almost everything on the menus that's vegan. Flying vegan ramen is my go to! Wow. Just wow. It's that satisfying!! The broth is so delicious that my cousin has ordered it and then added meat to it. Lol. It comes with many toppings that all mesh together so we'll. I typically add bok choy because I love the texture it adds and garlic. If I'm feeling fancy, I'll add some extra spice but nothing is really needed for it. Quinoa salad - love this a lot when it's served properly. Once I ordered it to go and the quinoa was barely noticeable. All the other times it's amazing. Tacos, Gyoza, everything is just good. The only downside is the size of the building. But maybe that's my inner foodie being impatient. Lol. read more

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Came here with the fam to sooth my ramen craving. This location was smaller than the ones I visited downtown but still very cozy and nice. As my first time to this location all the staff was super nice and helpful. My mom was a newbie so she explained the menu and answered any questions she had. I tried the flying vegan harvest for the first time and loved it. This bowl was so full I definitely was able to take some home for later. The flavors and depth of the bowl were amazing. So far I've had 3 different ramen bowls from here and can't wait to try more (flying harvest, chicken, spicy creamy vegan). I do want to note that one of the main reasons I love this spot is they have a lot more than pork on the menu. I notice most other places are heavy on that so this gives us non link eaters a chance to indulge in this amazing cuisine as well w/ OPTIONS! In this cold weather I will be back soon. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Flying Vegan Harvest - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Every time I come to Georgia I eat here. I live in Florida and we have some pretty decent ramen places down here. And Jinya has been my go to in Georgia for the third time. I ordered the veggie ramen and always add the spicy chili paste and enjoy it every time. I also got a shoyu garlic ramen for a friend and she said it was delicious and would be switching over to Jinya as her new favorite local spot being a GA local. 10/10 recommend read more

Its a yes for me!!! A big azz bowl of noodles, whats not to love??? It was my first time at Jinya's Ramen bar but it definitely will not be my last! If you are a little undecided try the vegetable broth with the veggie bowl minus the tofu, add chicken. LOL, I know its a bit much to ask for but it was sooooo good and we ordered chicken on the side, fried crispy and delish! Service was awesome and the place is really nice inside! Full Bar!!!! read more

We enjoyed our dinner here the other night. 5 star customer service. We didn't have to wait long for our food. The crispy chicken was so juicy and there was a crunch in every bite. The ramens were seasoned perfectly. read more

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Jinya is my jam!!! Andrew M was our server and made our experience so much sweeter. He suggested the shrimp tempura and dumplings and they did not disappoint. His energy and spunk was needed after such a crazy weekend. He's amazing and will definitely come back to see him and be back for the fresh amazing ramen !!! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Jinya is a chain. This is for the Buford location by the Mall of Ga. This one is far better than the one in Duluth, which is 8 miles and 15 mins away. The patio and layout is much better. Smaller maybe but makes it easier to spot the staff and for them to find you. Food - Jinya is predictable and a little bland. Everything is fine but nothing really stands out. The yuzu shio for example, does not have any yuzu flavor but its fine. The noodles will be slightly overcooked. The gyoza is fine, again nothing spectacular. The spicy tuna tacos are small, which is fine but again bland, without the jalapeno on top, you wouldn't taste much. If you want noodles, plenty of better place within a few minutes from here. However, all that being said - the combos are a great deal. Gyoza and salad for a $7 or $8 more is good. The kids meal is amazing - if you have kids, bring them here. They will get small noodles, chashu rice, chicken nuggets and fries plus ice cream dessert and a few other things (I think I saw an orange). read more

Friendly service, A friend of mine recommended this restaurant when I was in town. Food was very tasty. Plenty of noodle, the broth was well-done seasoning and the egg was just right. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Try their anniversary lunch promo today, food is decent. The service is really nice & helpful. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Chicken ramen, crispy rice & pork belly bun - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Jinya Ramen was interesting. It was very crowded due to the restaurant size. Loud music playing for young crowd. We were seated by the bar. A customer was shocked when the entire staff yelled, "Welcome." in Japanese. He said, "Dude. Why are they yelling?" The bartender/server had to explain to them, which was cute. I ordered Cha Cha Cha ramen and the funniest thing here is that the staff keeps recommending me to add hot sauce in it. Like, you kind of only add sauce on something when it's originally bad to drown out any flavors. Is that a thing in Georgia to add hot sauce to your ramen? By the way, never sit at the bar if you aren't drinking, feel like the server focused all her attention to 2 guys buying drinks. Every other couple and customer by the bar, no attention. I should just call her attention, but she seemed to engaged with the 2 guys and I was literally right in front of her. Other staff seemed more helpful. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Cha Cha Cha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

As always, excellent quality food. Made better by server, Cameron. Very pleasant, knowledgeable, and suggested alternate offerings that proved to be a success. read more

Delicious Ramen! The server was knowledgeable and helped us newbies figure out what to order. The broth was delicious and the menu of add-ons extensive! There is also a full bar available! read more

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The ramen is absolutely delicious! So wonderful for this cool weather we are having. Service is great and the greetings are warm. If you like a fishy ramen, the shrimp wonton ramen may be great for you. I LOVE the spicy chicken ramen and the impossible gyoza. Had dessert (panna cotta) and it was unbelievably delicious. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford - Panna Cotta - Ramen Near Me - Buford, Georgia

By far my favorite ramen place in Gwinnett. Always fast friendly service, good environment, and the food is always perfect.