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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Central Phoenix

    4.0 (347 reviews)
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    Dragon Fruit Fizz
    Jordan E.

    First time coming (this review is a few months late, I thought I pressed submit and I didn't lol) and I am very impressed. I forgot to take a picture of the crispy rice with spicy tuna but holy moly that was DELICIOUS. My partner got the black ramen and I got the garlic fried rice bowl and we were both very happy with our selections. The drinks were also very good (I didn't take a picture of my partners drink because I didn't think about it until after). The dragonfruit fizz had a unique flavor that I personally loved and felt like a more tropical type of vibe when I drank it. We sat at the bar closest to the kitchen and watched them make all the meals which was also a lot of fun! The overall environment wasn't too loud and it made it easy to have conversation.

    Jinya Tonkotsu Original Ramen
    Joy T.

    Able to finally check this place out. Great welcoming space where everyone who walks in is greeted in Japanese. Love the lighting, art, bar area, which is where I sat. I got their lunch special: Jinya Tonkotsu ramen & crispy rice. The ramen was a big bowl of pork broth, pork chashu, green onion, spinach, seasoned egg & nori. Their noodles is some of the best I have had, as was their broth. It really was delicious! I am typically not a fan of crispy rice but I will say that this one was really great. I think it was spicy tuna? I would most definitely order again. It was busy but not too busy to be forgotten. Bartender was checking up on me regularly and very cordial. I will come back!

    JINYA Bun (1pc)*
    Kayla S.

    I can see why it's popular, but it didn't quite hit the same depth of flavor I've had at more classic ramen spots. This place leans more towards the trendy take on ramen vs the traditional style. It gets really busy, so make sure you make a reservation or are prepared to wait during dinner times. Service can be hit or miss because of its busyness.

    Margarita
    Edgar D.

    Back again and this time it was even better. The lunch special is a great value! The Ramen is delicious the gyoza is still amazing. The crunchy chicken is spectacular. But let's talk about this mew ice matcha wow! So tasty. Best of all our server! LOY is the best super attentive, non stop service the whole way through, he has upper management written all over. Hurry and visit before he gets promoted. Super fun vibes, cant wait to be back again and enjoy the Japanese experience in more ways than one.

    Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna*
    Allison J.

    This place isn't bad. I was a little hesitant because when restaurants that want an upscale concept try to do ramen it's not always good. Clever Koi for example. The crispy tuna was very very good. I liked that. The rice was not too crispy or mushy and the tuna on top made it perfect and it was delicious. The shrimp wonton ramen I added tofu and mushrooms. It came in side bowls which was interesting but in a way I didn't mind. It was really good. I had thick noodles. I think I would've preferred thin egg noodles. The broth was not spicy an tasted very good. The flavor was there. The only thing is the wontons were not as impressive. Inside the wonton is just shrimp. There's no seasoning which made the wontons fall short. So it wasn't as enjoyable as the rest of the ramen. Our waiter was not bad. He was nice but a little too attentive. He came over and was like how's that food. That we just got like 5 minutes ago and haven't tried yet. The restaurant concept isn't bad. It's a little small but I rather liked it. The chairs were so comfy though omg. The best chairs I've ever sat on in a restaurant

    Salad/small plates/rice bowl menu
    Rebekah D.

    This review is a little bit late, I went there a couple of weeks ago- so I don't know if the same ramen I had is still available... Service was really great. The server was very nice, attentive and made sure things were to my liking without being overbearing. I went during happy hour, which I've never been here before so I didn't know they had one. That was cool. I got a Chef's Special ramen and it came with a Demon slayer soup spoon. Dinner with a gift? Take my money. I had a big enough dish to last for 2 meals and to be honest, the ramen broth tasted even better the next day. The noodles were cooked nicely, great texture. The matcha tiramisu? Meh. I'd skip it. I love matcha and each component itself was nicely done, but together it was just okay. (They do have it on their happy hour menu if you wanna taste it for less than full price). The cucumber salad was 10/10. I'd eat it every day if I could. Flavors were great, all complemented each other and you got thick chunks of cucumber so it could really hang onto those flavors. Even if you don't normally like cucumber salad, you'd want to give this a try. I asked the server about the salmon poke tacos. He said he didn't eat seafood but it was a frequently ordered item. Obvi I had to try them. So, the wonton shell had a nice crisp crunch to it. It wasn't so thin that it would fall apart easily, which is great for the messier people like me. Flavor-wise, it was a little flat for me, even with lime squeezed over, it was just okay. (Tbh I do have extremely high standards with poke, so keep that in mind). I got some extra stuff to go. They have a kids meal which I didn't get for mine, but she probably would have loved it. I just got her the spicy chicken ramen. When you get the ramen to go, the put everything on the side which is nice and give you a separate bowl of ramen so it doesn't change the texture on the drive home. I also got a regular pork chashu bowl. I didn't try it but was told it was pretty good and the bowl was empty. If you have a bigger appetite, you might wanna spring for something a little bigger. They have a regular size and a small size and it was apparently not filling enough. This is an adorable place to go for a date night. It's laid back, open kitchen, and the music isn't too loud. I've come here during "off times" as the parking lot doesn't look that big, but I'm presuming if it gets full you can park on the street around it. Would I come back? Yes, if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't make a special drive way out of my way for it.

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    Jessa J.

    We sat at the bar for snacks and drinks and was promptly served by Sam. She was super attentive and sweet! This place has a chill vibe and an awesome happy hour!

    Deedrah B.

    Came here a couple nights ago with my bestie (turned Yelpie!!!) to catch up and have a good bowl of ramen before our big race the next morning! Arriving on Friday around 630pm, we were seated immediately at a two top and had a few mins to check out the menu, decide on our entrees etc. I ordered my standard/predictable/obligatory glass of bubbles, haha! I'm not the biggest fan of ramen but I do like dumplings and fried chicken, so I ordered a plate of each and my friend got the specialty ramen that came with a souvenir spoon! We had a great time enjoying our food and catching up! Service was very pleasant and friendly, prices very reasonable, and easy enough for us to park in the dedicated lot since it's just a bit north of the downtown hustle and bustle. Would recommend!

    Spicy Creamy Shrimp Tempura*
    Erica S.

    I ordered a few things, the shrimp wonton ramen, poke tacos and the spicy creamy shrimp tempura. Service was quick and friendly and restaurant was nice and clean. I liked the broth of the ramen but the wontons were too dense for my liking. The poke tacos were pretty flavorless even with the lime on the side. But I didn't really enjoy the shrimp tempura, perfect flavor and crisp.

    Spicy Chicken Ramen*
    Francheska J.

    Always a solid experience at JINYA! I don't really change my order up too much- the tonkotsu black with thick noodles and the fresh pressed garlic is my go-to and it never disappoints. I will say though, I do notice some differences in quality between this specific location and the Chandler one. Not too sure what exactly it is, but I do prefer the Chandler one food-wise. My only qualm here is that for a chain, the ramen pricing is kind of expensive. Is it a really tasty bowl? Yes. Will I continue to come here regularly? Yes. But I do feel slightly guilty paying almost $20+ a bowl. I did notice this time that they had a great lunch deal, so I might have to opt for that next time. Service is always A-1 here though, everyone is an absolute delight and I love that they have a really easy waitlist/RSVP system through Yelp.

    JINYA Tonkotsu Black*
    Chay L.

    I stopped by Jinya Ramen for an early dinner after work. The place was not packed. They have outside sitting as well as bar and counter seats. I chose to sit inside the restaurant but the lighting was really dim and I had a hard time looking at the menu with the low light conditions. I know it's a bar but I think they should have better lighting conditions inside the restaurant. Moreover, I was shown the seat at the corner of the restaurant since I was by myself. That made it even harder to see the menu as it was furthest away from the door or any windows. Other than that, the food was great and the service was also good. But they had to lose a star from me cos of the poor lighting conditions. I may have been better off sitting outside, but my guess was that there could be other guests smoking when seated outside, which i wouldn't prefer. Lighting is too poor in the restaurant.

    Isaac R.

    I really enjoyed the ramen from here! The wonton ramen was delicious. The matcha tiramisu wasn't my favorite, but still worth a try. I usually go often to one that is in Salt Lake City, Utah, but this location here in Phoenix was the worst service ever, they ran out of spoons, we got our ramen and we had to wait about 15min more to get a spoon as they were getting washed. Waitress were trying to avoid everyone that was waiting on a spoon.

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    Best ramen! Great service shrimp wonton ramen is a must! As well as the original 2010!

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