I spotted the JINYA sign while driving to work during a recent business trip and decided to give it a try. Having tried ramen spots all across the country, I can confidently say JINYA has earned a place in my top 10. I was dining solo and didn't have a reservation, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. After a short wait, Eddie, the night manager, welcomed me and took great care of me. I asked for his recommendations on chicken ramen and a cocktail--and he absolutely delivered. I ordered the JINYA Chicken Ramen with egg, Impossible gyoza, a salad, and the Smoky Wokashi Old Fashioned. Everything was flavorful and perfectly prepared. To top it off, Eddie suggested the matcha tiramisu for dessert. It was my first time trying it, and wow--I loved it! From the food to the service, everything was exceptional. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Loved this place. Stopped in for a Late lunch after a visit to the SC Aquarium... Food was great! Cocktails and Service were too. Not too busy on a Tuesday afternoon. read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Delicious - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The Charlotte location spoiled me so I was expecting the same for home. I was mistaken. The restaurant is small and uninviting (I hated to say that out loud ugh). The hostess was super friendly our server, not so much. She really didn't seem to either want to be there or she didn't want to serve us. My daughter's ramen was tasteless and her JINYA bun was also lacking in flavor. I had the garlic rice bowl but it looked nothing like the menu's photo. The egg was already scrambled into the rice and not finished table side as the menu suggests. I also requested chicken chashu as my additional topping so I was not expecting my dish to appear as it did. It was tasty but not appealing because of course, you "taste" with your eyes first. The best dish of the night was an appetizer, the Spicy Creamy Shrimp Tempura. read more

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Finally tried JINYA and was not disappointed. The gyoza for an appetizer were honestly my favorite part. So flavorful and I feel like I could've eaten 20 more! The spicy chicken ramen was very good. It came with 2 slices of chicken and honestly I could've used 2 more. The flavor was really nice and being able to add a little of the spicy oil on the table was just the trick. I ordered medium spice and it was perfect. The service was also really good and quick. The parking is the most annoying part. The bottom part of the garage is free, but it was full the night we arrived so you go up to the next level and pay a small fee. It's not the easiest to get around/turn around, but at least it's offered. The restaurant itself is small and cozy and they have a full bar as well. It would be great for a date or a nice place to meet with friends. I'll be back for happy hour for sure. read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Can't wait to try all the chili oil and spicy add ins! - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A neat little ramen bar by the Cooper River, special at lunch with a ramen/rice bowl or similar with a soda. Modern space, bar. The Tonkotsu was ok, but very heavy - super rich, fatty broth. Similar heaviness from the Tonkotsu Black (w/black garlic). Chashu in the ramen was too dry, and not fatty enough, tough relative to the ramen chashu I've had before in Japan or NYC. Limited ramen broth choices, but a lot of topping selection possible for an additional fee. Chashu rice bowl was better - the pork less dry and more rich. Comes with a soft boiled egg, too. Parking in the back, ground floor only for 2hr (upper floors cost money), or in the surrounding streets. Not the most convenient entry (one is a single direction entry/exit only). Service was good - server came back with tea and water regularly and kept an eye on our bigger table. read more

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I love Jinya ramen bar for a delicious bowl of ramen. The environment is welcoming and cozy. They have a great selection of ramen, rice dishes, and fun drinks. Only giving it 4/5 stars because my chicken ramen didn't come with chicken on it. I actually didn't even realize until halfway through my bowl I never saw chicken on it. read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - JINYA Chicken Ramen* - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The people are adequately fast & professional. It gives date night and hang out fun.The ambience is clean & chill. And the food is pretty good. I love everyone there. read more

Went late afternoon and thrilled to find a generous happy hour! Crispy chicken was bomb. Drinks were ok. The bun was delicious and perfectly prepared. Split the ramen as it's huge! Really delicious. The gyoza was amazing. Juicy and soft and crispy at the same time. Not your average. The real star was the service. Super attentive and sweet. Everyone checking in. Will be back to try some more traditional ramen options. A winner! read more

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Things I learned about myself after having lunch here. I don't really care for a big bowl of broth and stuff. So easy to say, ramen is not my jam. I mean it's ok. But I definitely won't seek it out. The restaurant is nicely designed with black and reds. It was super clean and quiet. Our server was great. I told her that I like birria meat and she recommended the special birria bowl. I ordered that minus the raw onions. The birria meat and broth was ok. I enjoyed the cilantro flavor. My networking friend got a spicy chicken ramen and he finished the whole bowl! I had a ton of leftovers, but I didn't end up eating it after taking it home. Like I said, I discovered I don't love ramen. If ramen is your jam, check this place out. read more

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Finally had a chance to try Jinya! Stopped by for a late lunch on Sunday and it wasn't overly busy so was able to be seated right away. Staff were good humored, hospitable, and knowledgeable of menu. Waters were consistently refilled. For cocktails we got the yuzu martini and e tomo drink - both wonderfully presented. They have plenty of appetizers to choose from! From edamame to gyozas..I opted for a house salad while my fiancé got the side chicken. I tried a bite of the chicken thigh and it was nicely marinated and fried. The dressing on the house salad was addicting! Loved it!! For the ramen I got the JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010 and the noodles were made perfectly. Found the broth to be salty. The sauces on the table were a hit - loved adding the hot, gyoza, and seasoning sauces. They have rewards and birthday program so something to look into if you're in the downtown area often! read more

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Food service is fast, food is great & tasty, items are priced decently fair minus the price for a beer. Lively & busy meaning you'll not be disappointed. Jinya's Ramen is great & recommended. You will definitely leave feel full. Staff is friendly, helpful & fast. Several seating options to choose from. Nice decor inside, bathrooms could use an update read more

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Walked on to Jinya on a Saturday afternoon and had no wait. Service was very good, our server explained the entire menu and listed out some of the best dishes. I was super excited to see they have vegan ramen options using tofu and impossible meat. They also let you sub out the noodles for rice noodles if you need to be gluten free! I had the flying vegan harvest ramen bowl and it was fantastic. It wasn't too spicy, I added some extra spice to it which is available on the table. It was packed with veggies and tofu and impossible meat, the flavor was great. There were a ton of appetizers that also looked really good, I'll have to try them next time. Jinya is definitely a good spot for those craving ramen and a super big plus for vegan and gluten free options! read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Vegan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I had an amazing at JINYA ramen and I am extremely happy that it opened in Charleston. We visited on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and had no trouble finding parking and seats in the restaurant right away. Our server was very attentive and explained the entire menu concept and options patiently and recommended the best things to order and not order. I went with the Birria ramen, which is a mix of Ramen with Mexican style beer, soup and beef, it even has Mexican toppings, like cilantro and red onion to complement the flavor. It was delicious and the combination of flavors that I didn't know I needed too bad. It's only seasonal because I could eat this every day of the year. There are so many other options, however that I will be coming back to try them all read more

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This place is the place for me when it comes to all things ramen and noodles!! I can never find a place where I LOVE the ginger dressing on salads and gyozas, but this place has it all. My first time here was absolutely delicious and our waitress Eleanor was so sweet. The service was very efficient and smooth. I got the spicy chicken ramen (spicy level) and it was very yummy. I love spice and it was definitely bearable even if you do not love spice. I paired it with the salad and gyoza combo, very worth it! The ambience is very spacious and ethnically beautiful, loved all the decor! read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Pork Gyoza ( 6pcs)* - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I really liked the modern Asian feel of this place. It's a little small but we were able to be seated and served quickly. I only have good things to say about the food. I have never eaten ramen out before and I'm not a huge fan of the kind you make at home but this is definitely not that. The broth is really good. I had the jinya tonkatsu black (pork ramen). It had a really good rich flavor. The ramen itself was not curly (just an observation from a first-timer). The menu has a lot of options as far as drinks and there are a lot of diet inclusive options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free etc. our server was pretty knowledgeable about the menu and was able to talk us through our first time. The only thing I will say that I wasn't particularly pleased about was how many items on the menu were not available. I asked about several things on the menu that were just not available. I'm not sure if this was a supply chain issue, a Sunday afternoon issue, or what was going on, but I was disappointed about a few things that were not available. And just a small observation, the floor was quite slippery. I was wearing my tennis shoes and I felt almost like I was ice skating (not a pleasant feeling). I would definitely like to come back again and try more of the options available. read more

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The opening weekend wait was definitely worth it! A small, intimate restaurant with a trendy appeal and creative cocktails. My Tonkotsu Black ramen had the most amazing, buttery smooth pork broth I've ever had. I could sip it all day. All of the contents mixed amazingly well with it including the succulent pork and the not-too-firm or soft noodles. The gyoza had great texture on the searing and thoroughly cooked yet soft exterior. We also started with some rice ball croquettes that had gooey cheese and curry interior mixed with ground chicken . Our wonderful server Reagan gave us a thorough rundown of the menu and how everything worked (in case you were intimidated by your first ramen experience). The general manager, David, also visited our table and informed me of the 3 day process of how the broth was made, which is exclusively made in-house at each location. Great experience overall! Worth your time. Arigatou gozaimasu Jinya! read more

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We got there early because it's first come first serve, but thankfully we got seated fairly quickly. The restaurant is very modern with a gorgeous Asian inspired twist. Our food was delicious!!! We started off with Bao and then went right into the ramen! They have some very unique options that have chicken or shrimp wontons. We loved every single bite! We will be back some point soon to enjoy some more noodles! read more

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Tried this place for the first time. Loved that they lead with Ramen, so that's why we went there. There were three of us and my son and I started with the server's highly recommended saki. My wife ordered the Lycheetini. The Saki was great and a good value. The Lycheetini clocked in at $14 and, while tasty, had a lot of ice and wouldn't order again. For appetizer we did the 3 piece sushi and Pork Gyoza. Both were delicious and expertly prepared. The server (I think Robert) did a very nice job guiding us through the menu and also took another drink order. For our main course my son ordered the Tonkatsu Red with 6 stars and my wife the same with only 3 stars... the 6 Star was HOT HOT HOT but my son enjoyed it. My wife usually goes for a bit spicy, but beware !! The chef (the owner) himself came out and offered to remake less spicy and she was very grateful (No extra charge... Very accommodating. Thank you.). I ordered the Tan Tan Men with extra spice and a little chili oil on the side. Absolutely amazing meal for all. I had a Sapporo draft with dinner and my son the Margarita. I love Japanese beer with Asian food. . Reflecting back, it was a wonderful evening in a cozy little corner with great atmosphere, excellent service, and wonderful hand-crafted food and drinks. It wasn't inexpensive, but well worth the trip. Give it a try !! read more

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Obsessed with this place. I'm so happy it's so close to home and easy to get into. The service is always super fast and friendly. You can truly taste the quality and I swear their dishes always heal me. Ace behind the bar was a rockstar and kept us entertained. He provided stellar service, knowledge of the menu and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Bri was super sweet and welcoming as well, we truly enjoyed her helping us! Can't wait to come back and bring lots of friends! read more

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Our party of 4 went to Jinya for lunch. Plenty of indoor seating and there is a covered public garage (free) right behind the building which makes it super convenient (especially on rainy days like today). The food was delicious with generous portions. The staff was friendly and attentive. However, it took over 30 minutes for the food to come out. One of the members of our party ordered a rice bowl and that came out 15 minutes before the rest of our food so she was done eating before we even got our ramen. Other than that, the food is delicious and definitely worth trying out. read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - JINYA Chicken Ramen* - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Nothing like ramen noodles and slow cooked bone broth to warm you up on a chilly day in Charleston. Soup always warms the soul! Cute little ramen place! Decent prices, service and portion sizes. read more

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JINYA is okay. I gave 4 stars for the excellent service! Happy hour is also a steal with the drinks being just $10. I went in $12 ramen day and I'd like to go back and try some of the other flavors. I felt as though my ramen could have had a bit more flavor. It's a good experience with great drinks but the ramen itself wasn't my favorite! I'm definitely willing to give it another chance though! read more

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10/10. I had the Jinya original ramen (pork but forgot how to spell Tonkotsu - if i was right?) which was great and hit the spot in this rainy and cold weather. I also had the lycheetini which was sooo great. Wiuld get both again. Cannot leave out the spicy tuna and crispy rice appetizer. It was spicy but not too much. Would also make sure i order this every time. Also our server was great. The hospitality was great. We got here around 6:00pm on a Saturday and were sat and eating pretty swiftly read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Inside ambience facing the bar - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We were immediately welcomed and served! I believe the manager served us himself! The mood of the restaurant was very hip and comforting! It was our first time there, we had a cocktail, gyozas, salad, and ramen. The recipes were super indulging and spectacular! The manager even took care of our parking fees which was amazing! Great quality service and food! Thank you for a first time experience! 10/10 recommend! read more

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The ramen was very good. Great broth, solid noodles and accompaniments. However, the pork bun was almost inedible. It tasted like the paper that was stuck on it, which I also accidentally took a bite of because they had a very similar color. Even when I removed it though it still tasted like that paper. The potstickers were also soggy, disappointing and lacked flavor. read more

The food was absolutely amazing very authentic flavorful, savory the music, and the ambience of this restaurant will make you wanna come back 1 million times over again. I am thankful for my server. He did a great job of explaining what was going on on the menu even though it wasn't hard to understand he made sure I got what I wanted. read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Bar area with prosecco rose - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I have now been here twice. The first experience occurred shortly after they opened. We joined the waitlist and were told it would be 30-40 mins, so we waited in the car before going up, which we eventually did, assuming we would get a text saying our table was ready. Well...it was cold and that ended up being another 45 minutes. They timing was clearly off being newly opened, so I tried not to judge too harshly. They were out of several types of alcohol, etc. as it had not been delievered yet. We ordered a cocktail they did have. The server explained the menu, how it worked, and asked if we had any questions. It was very crowded and very loud, but the staff was nice and doing the best they could. Now...the ramen. I got the spicy umami miso - I'll just say that there was plenty of it & it was delicious. Second visit: went for lunch on a Friday, were seated immediately, and it was far less crowded. Server asked if we had questions and food arrived quickly after ordering. Again, the food was tasty - this time I had the wonton chicken ramen. While it was yummy, those wontons were extremely slippery and I had a very difficult time trying to eat them. Still tasted good though! I will definitely continue visiting for tasty food! read more

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Amazing food was too full after and service was impeccable came here for a nice chill lunch and it didn't disappoint read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Jinya Bun - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The first thing I noticed was that the music was a bit loud but it seems that that is what the franchise is known for. It would make sense if you're coming here to pregame before you go clubbing but there's no alcohol yet since it is new but I won't deduct points on that. The food itself was pretty good albeit salty. I enjoyed the jinya buns, the garnishment attempted to balance the saltiness but it was still unable to go all the way. It was still fine as long as I drank some soda along with it. I also tried the takoyaki which was decent although the presentation was different from what I'm used to. However, charleston has disappointed me a lot in takoyaki so my standards are very low in charleston. I ordered the cha cha cha ramen because the server told me that it was only going to be around for a month and it was decent although again the salt levels are pretty high but to be honest most ramen restaurants in america have been extremely salty for me so I assume it's an American thing since I have not been to Japan to try their ramen. Based off of other ramen restaurants I'd probably have to say if you enjoy ramen in America then the taste will be fine for you. Our server was pretty awesome. I know the restaurant just opened and they're trying to figure things out still so any mishaps are understandable. I believe the owner came afterwards to ask if we could give suggestions for improvement which would probably be better anonymously through a note than in person. All in all I would recommend if you're interested in seeing the restaurant there's no harm to try it out. I don't see this as a place I would go to regularly during the week, it feels more like a Friday night outting before you go to a club, but as of right now there is no alcohol to pregame yet. read more

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I've been before and loved the Ramen I had then I was excited to come back to try the spicy chicken Ramen. They have a special that was going on right now and it was only $12 so me and my friend jumped on that and this was my first time trying the spicy tuna and that was really good and I had a lychee martini. I've never had one of those before and it comes out really cool. When they create a bubble on top it's fruity it reminds me Of pee taste almost and I like pears so I love the flavor profile of it all and it's awfully pretty. I'm definitely trying to go back and take advantage of the special deal that they have going on during the week because I am a Ramen girly at heart. I really don't need a reason to go if you're into Ramen this is a newer spot downtown put them on your list. It's a stunning location in the service is really good. We went during happy hour and they have really good prices during that time as well. They also have outdoor seating if you wanna hang out. But the inside is absolutely gorgeous. read more

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Solid chain ramen joint. The flavors and noodle are always consistent and one of the best dishes I had and am impressed with is the vegetarian rice bowl and the impossible gyozas. The rice bowl is was really well balanced and the gyozas are chive heavy which is not for everyone but worked for me. The yuzu chicken ramen was light with a hint of yuzu to brighten the broth. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town and needed a ramen fix. read more

Everything was good. A little salty. Sushi flavor was good, but the rice was soggy. Tacos were really good. I like the shells were hard/crunchy. Sometimes, sushi tacos can come out with soggy shells. Karaage (fried chicken) was perfect. Ramen was good. Noodles were chewy. Broth was a little salty, but I think that's a Charleston thing. I usually like to finish even the broth, but I couldn't. Edamame was supposedly "light salted" but I couldn't feel my lips after. Jane, our server, was the best. Very caring. Very conversational. Ambiance is hip. Would come again. I want to try happy hour. For opening day, not disappointed. read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - Salmon Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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It's about time Charleston began their ramen journey. There are now multiple ramen restaurants within easy driving distance, but this makes for a very competitive scene. I've been to the Charlotte location, which was much more quiet and laid back, and had a slightly higher quality of food in my opinion. To touch on the food; I've been twice now and both times the ramen has been pretty okay, 4/5 for the ramen. The broth is alright, the noodles were good, but the egg was either way overcooked or just not cooked well enough to have the perfect creamy inside. This reigns true for both the Spicy Umami Miso, as well as the Jinya Tonkatsu Black. The appetizers I've tried were the takoyaki balls and edamame, both of which were very good. The takoyaki had the perfect texture and exploded with flavors when biting into it. Overall, great food, but skewed by comparison of competitors. The first time I went, my server was Mario, who was very hospitable and friendly, spoke to me as well as multiple guests around me in a personal way that went above and beyond what I'd expect from a server. Both times that I had gone were during a busy Sunday lunch, so wait times were a little longer than usual and the table touches took a little longer than I'd have liked, but understandably so because of how busy the place was. One thing I noticed was how clean they kept their tables and bar though, it seemed almost every 2-3 minutes someone was gliding by and taking away the trash and making sure that the dining experience is neat and organized, very appreciative of this! When it comes to the overall vibe of the restaurant, it's definitely super busy while they're in a "launching" phase with Charleston, but holds a beautiful decor based on both modern-American and Japenese art styles, combined with foliage decor to fit the vibe they're shooting for. I do hope Jinya thrives in this market, eventually these small discrepancies will smooth out and they will find their new home here with plenty of locals dying to try it! read more

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We ordered the tacos, the tempura brussels, broccolini, the eggplant and the creamy vegan ramen. Everything was so good. Service was great too. The real highlight of the evening was interaction with Eddie, the manager, who came and told us where to park next time we were in and brought over some bad buns to try. That gentleman understands hospitality at its core. We will happily be back soon, such a great night! read more

The ramen was decent and the menu was a bit limited but the ambiance and atmosphere was great. I'd probably come just for the location.

Went solo on a whim. The bartender was really helpful and did a custom lychee drink for me. The ramen was delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

Jinya Ramen Bar - JINYA Tonkotsu Black - Ramen Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The place is located somewhere really safe and the decoration is sooo pretty with the upside down plants. The chashu tasted so good too wish they gave a little more meat with the bowl and ramen. The yuzu sake tasted interesting and awesome but the glass is really small for the $14 price tag. The best thing here is the matcha tiramisu!! read more

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Great food. Great veggie options. Great service. Lots of protein veggie substitutes. Wonderful flavors. Would definitely visit again. read more

Highly recommend! The food and service was amazing! There isn't anything bad I could say about this place and I will be back to try more things read more

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Very tasty and fast. Hearty and clean. Recommend for a delicious experience. I was just looking for a fast meal while out working and was not disappointed read more