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Everything looked and tasted homemade. It's the best Ramen I've had in a couple of years. The young lady who took my carry out order was very pleasant. The gyoza was delicate and flavorful, and it held together nicely. The soup was quite savory. At first I thought there might not have been enough sliced pork in there but by the time I reached the end of my meal I was very satisfied with the portion. I also like how the carryout bag included everything I needed: sauce for the gyoza, salad dressing, a napkin and flatware. I went out of my way to come here and I'm happy I did.
This particular location can probably only handle around maybe 2 large groups at once, so we had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. I wouldn't say you need a reservation on a normal occasion, and the people here are pretty nice. We specifically only came for their Demon Slayer collab spoons, and thankfully, they had some! We didn't realize until we were there that you MUST order the Tokyo Yatai Classic to receive a blind spoon though. We weren't interested in the promo ramen, but we ordered it anyway. And as expected, it was alright. We ate it, but it wasn't anything to write home about. It's only getting a Yelp review bc I liked their apps. The appetizers I've had were much better than the ramen, even outside of this one instance with their promotional ramen. If I wanted ramen, it wouldn't be here, but for a quick bite or many small plates... maybe. The eggplant and brussels sprouts were probably my favorite of what I had, and it's all due to the miso soy marinade. It masked some bitterness with sweetness. If I were to come again, it'll have to be during happy hour. That's the only time I feel it's worth coming for.
I have been to this location a few times and love it over the other location in Buford. The hostess is always welcoming and they always ask if it's your first time there, if you are celebrating anything in particular during this visit and if you are a rewards member. I love when they ask this because I feel more valued as a customer. I have never gotten that at the other location. The server even ask if you are a rewards member and if you are they will ask for your check in code from the app so you can earn points. They are very thorough and polite. The restaurant is always clean and never too loud. I really enjoy this location. Onto the food: I ordered their gyoza for an appetizer and it is so delicious, I also love the dipping sauce that comes with it. For my entree I ordered their spicy chicken ramen (mild) with bok choy instead of spinach. I love their bean sprouts that come in the ramen and adding the bok choy adds a nice touch to this dish. The temperature and taste of the ramen are always on point and I truly enjoyed my dish. I always come back to this location for their great service, delicious food and relaxing atmosphere.
I come to this location quite often, but this past weekend(2.13.26) was by far my best trip into Jinya. The food was absolutely delicious and I regrettably forgot to ask who the chef was that night. Everything was so rich in flavor and perfect! I took my mom out to dinner and we sat at the bar for a little over an hour. Since we wanted to sit at the bar and they were pretty busy, we were waiting to be seated for about 10 minutes because the counter hadn't been cleaned from the last group. I ordered the spicy creamy vegan ramen with spicy sauce, garlic, and hot sauce on the side. I made the ramen into a combo and got 4 vegan gyoza and a house salad for an additional $7. The combo is such a great offer because I never waste food with the limited gyoza count. When I usually come here they forget the crispy onions on the ramen bowl, but this time it was served to perfection. My mom ordered the kids meal which comes with salad, french fries, a rice bowl, crispy chicken, a ramen bowl, an orange slice, and ice cream(so much, I know!). Unfortunately, she mentioned that the soup noodles were very mushy and lacked flavor which she said was pretty unusual. She did, however, say that the chicken was so crispy and that everything else was delicious. She orders this every time we go to Jinya but this day our server mentioned that he would have to ask if an adult can order a kids meal because it might not be allowed. Ultimately, they let her order it, but that was pretty unusual. We sat at the bar and watched the olympics and had a great night. Our server/bar tender was Jayson and he was great! He never made us feel rushed or like we were asking too much of him, so that is always a plus. The interior was very clean and I love how dim the lighting is. It gives such a foreign experience, so it allows you to really feel like you are at a ramen bar. There are cool paintings on the wall and when you walk in, they shout something in Japanese, but I never know what it is that they are saying lol. I assume it is a welcome:) While my ranking is closer to a 4.5 out of 5 due to the kids meal, it is usually a 5/5 and I would totally recommend this specific location!
Stopped in here for some small bites and caught a great happy hour! They have some awesome promotions running. Even though a few menu items I wanted weren't available, everything I did order tasted fresh and delicious. The broccoli was definitely my favorite, and the dressing on the side salad was yummy! The ambiance was clean and inviting. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and upbeat. I'll definitely be back!
I've been going to jinya locations for years now and I still like their ramen, especially the tonkotsu black! We like to swap the standard thin noodles for thick noodles for no price difference. If you like the chewy noodle texture, the thick noodles are delicious. My favorite combo is to get some fried chicken karaage to dip into the broth. Portion with thick noodles is big in my opinion. I cant finish the bowl. Its a nice savory satisfying meal. I think the toppings have changed over the years, so its a little plainer than I remember. I love the mushrooms for the crunchy texture but would prefer the pork chashu to be softer. It was hard to chew and tough, so I skipped eating it. We went on a weekday around 6. There was no wait and service was friendly and fast. Food came out within 10 minutes and the fried chicken came our almost immediately. The chicken was so crunchy and delicious. Nice big pieces too. 2 to katsu black ramen and 5 piece chicken was around $48.
I've been here multiple times and always enjoy it. This time, I came on a Friday afternoon during lunch time and sat at the (what I guess was) the ramen bar overlooking the kitchen. The service was quick. I ordered the spicy tuna tacos (2), tempura Brussels sprouts (my fave) & the chicken yuzu delight ramen. All were delicious. My only sidebar is that the lunch menu could be better. It should have more options for people who don't eat pork or meat.
Reese is the best server we've had in a long time. Completely changed the vibe when he started taking care of us. Tonkatsu Red had a nice kick on level 4. Chashu wasn't dry -- perfectly tender. Ramen was perfect temp to eat immediately. We also had the crunchy Tuna Taco, but ate it way too fast for photos. Highly recommend it.
One of the best Ramen I've had in Atlanta this place has multiple locations, but this location does have a lot of seating available as it is not busy as the downtown area. There are plenty of options, but we chose a spicy lemon. It was mouthwatering it really enhance taste buds and the pallet. There's plenty of parking available outside. The service was super amazing. Everybody was so nice playful, joyful, and they were making us laugh. Every time we see them would certainly come back to this place and try like other stuff I want to talk about the ambulance because this place does have a very dark ambience just like a shack in Japan.
JINYA in Duluth was SO good! The ramen was rich and flavorful, perfectly cooked noodles, and the broth had that slow-simmered depth you can taste in every bite. The appetizers were just as impressive, and everything came out fresh and hot. Definitely one of the best ramen spots in the area. I'll absolutely be back!
Jinya is a solid choice if you LOVE garlic lol. At least that's what I instantly thought of of their tonkotsu broth. Their appetizers are great, everything came out fresh to order. Hubby and I went on a weekday during lunch and service was great/food came out quick! They have an outdoor patio that can seat quite a number of people. They also have an indoor bar. Parking is free. Overall, a pretty solid choice if you're craving Japanese ramen. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area!
This was a tough one to rate. I'd probably rate it 3.5 if half stars were available. The takoyaki and the jinya red ramen both tasted good. The texture on the takoyaki was on point with it being creamy inside and a soft crunchy outer. They shred the bonito flakes which I didn't care for as I felt I didn't get the usual experience and taste from it. I also wished there was more octopus in the takoyaki. The heat level of 5 was a pretty good heat level. Probably too spicy for those who aren't used to it, but I think I could've done to level 6 despite the waiter's warning. I ended up with 5 since they charge you extra to go up to level 6 and beyond. The ramen noodles had a good chew and bounce. I wasn't as impressed with the chashu though. The fat to meat ratio was just okay, and the fat wasn't rendered down enough. The matcha tiramisu was good but nothing impressive. I'd skip The waiter was super friendly and attentive. We were seated right away at the bar. It's a little small inside but still comfortable.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the flavorful ramen, appetizers and sides, and friendly and attentive service. The inviting atmosphere is also appreciated.
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4 years ago
Amazing staff! Didn't wait long to be seated. Food was super delicious and timely brought out. First time here at this location and will definitely be back! Had the - Shrimp Wonton Ramen - Salmon Poke mini tacos - Octopus Balls read more
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Overall, the food was delicious but the environment was a bit uncomfortable to have a conversation if you're a private person. We order quite a few and everything were great. We came on a Friday night and were seated right away. The food came within 10 minutes. For appetizers, we ordered caramelized cauliflower that was evenly cooked and perfectly seasoned. We also got Spicy Salmon and Tuna Cones and it was by far my favorite. They were quite unique. The salmon and tuna were soft and tender with a hint of ginger and another sauce. The cones perfectly held everything together bite after bite. It didn't crumbled and very clean to eat. For ramen, we got the Jinya TonKotsu Black and Yuzu Shio Delight. Both were perfect. The pork belly that came with both were very tendered smokey. I'm not used to it but if you like smoked pork belly in your ramen then I would definitely recommend it. The Panna Cotta we got for dessert was great. It's now my new favorite dessert. The bottom jiggled like flan, top with a thin layer of caramel, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and cubes of graham crackers that were not sweet which balanced out the sweetness of everything else. Definitely recommend this. Now to the cons, we were seated in the area with the benches against the wall. The table were way too closed together and the music was too loud. It was hard to hear or have a conversation without yelling. We were uncomfortable to have our neighbors hear what we were saying. It was not an ideal environment for dates if you are an introvert. The staff were very nice and attentive. Even those who weren't our server came and checked on us. I would come back to try other options beside ramen. read more
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Delicious ramen bowl and tasty salted edamame. My daughter and I ate here after a long day at a taekwondo tournament. I think she got a pork tonkatsu ramen, and I got the Tonkatsu Ramen Black. Both of us really enjoyed our meal. I also had a very refreshing mango mocktail. read more
3 years ago
One of my favorite Ramen places. Very good appetizers like the tempura brussel sprouts. Broth is rich and there are a variety of ramen options to choose from. My wife and I werent the biggest fans of the drinks to be honest. The place is a lot bigger than what the outside picture gives off. They have a bar area abd dining area. It was slightly annoying whenever a new customer would come in and all the staff yell some phrase. Especially, when people traffic started happening between 530-6 pm. To me, the good , ambience, staff, and space makes this place a win! Visit!!! read more
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My coworker and I just got done working out and wanted to grab some quick and easy lunch. We came to jinya cause it was close by! We got seated quickly, it looked alittle busy in there because it was lunch time. It's very clean in there and huge. I ordered the pork bao. Didn't realize that it was so small either but it was very delicious! Next time I'll definitely come back with a bigger appetite to try the ramen! read more
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I took my cousin here for her birthday and we were immediately greeted upon entering which made us feel very welcoming. I had the lychee mojito which was one of the best mojitos I've ever had. We started off with the salmon tacos, crispy rice tuna, and the caramelized cauliflower for our appetizers which came out pretty quick and was very flavorful. For my entree, I had the tonkotsu red with a level 2 spice and loved it! I came back a few more times after that with my friends and have to say that the service exceeded my expectations. You feel like taking a shot. Do the Green Tea Shot!! Your belly will love you. read more
Food was okay. There are better options jn the Atlanta area in my opinion. I came here recently with a group of around ~10 people. First, the wait was 40+ min because theres hardly any indoor seating. Secondly, our waitress seemed to have forgotten about us and we had waited at least 20 min while she kept passing our table and ignoring us. Finally, I was able yo flag down the host and he kindly took our order and he nailed it down entirely (our waitress messed up our drinks). Food was okay. I ordered the tonkotsu black with rice noodles. not a lot of food or meat so of course it was beyond disappointing to find my bill was $24. They charged a whopping 20% service fee with bad service and a service fee tax which we inquired and the manager said in the state of GA it was taxable. Well of course til is taxable so why are you charging your guests for tip tax? I will NOT return to this restaurant. This is absurd. Others in our group that love the ramen here were so disappointed and found it to be just too much. read more
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5 years ago
Jinya is THE ramen spot for Georgia. Great service, delicious food, and reasonably priced. I recommend the shrimp tempera, tontatsku black, and Panna cotta. I always go to Jinya but I've never written a review until now. Jinya Duluth is absolutely fantastic!! I love the ambiance and the staff especially. Our main server was Christina and she was great. The manager, Kruti, also came by and interacted with our party to check up on how we were doing. We consistently had full glasses and if we needed anything there were plenty of workers around. The friendly environment is the reason why this jinya is my personal favorite. read more
3 years ago
Jennniefrr and Vance are top tier bartenders and pride themselves in five star service. Food was fresh and fast. Bar service was phenomenal! read more
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Okay, where do I start? I Absolutely Love Jinya and there team. Just enjoyed the beat spicy margarita Ever. Thank you Aaliyah! Customer service was top notch. We sat at the bar and enjoyed appetizers ( tempura shrimp, pork Gyoza, and Jinya bun). Sorry but we dug in as soon as they were placed in front of us. So no food pictures. read more
5 years ago
I've passed this location several times because it's 5 minutes from my job. I saw it featured on Atlanta Eats and it convinced me to go! Excellent customer service, great cocktails and appetizers! I had the watermelon martini. The spicy chicken ramen was amazing. I added an egg and extra fried onions. I could barely eat half and needed a to go bowl. I'll definitely be back for the mini tacos, rice bowls, and panna cotta. read more
3 years ago
This was my first time at the Duluth location and I am definitely coming back from now on. Our server Tuyet was the best and recommended the spicy creamy vegan ramen. It was so delicious. 10/5 stars read more
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Been waiting for Jinya to open since last year when we saw their sign going up! The place looked really small from the outside but it's so deep in when you first entered. The place is cozy and the dark lighting added more fun to your date night. I enjoyed the livelihood of the hostess and how attentive all the servers are here at jinya. I'm not sure if they shared tips but a lot of them checking on us to make sure we're ok. We got takoyaki, tonkatsu ramen and Karaage don which was all good. We came in right before they closed and thank god the food was fast so we left before they closed. Highly recommend Jinya Duluth and I'll definitely be back. Until next time!!! Peace read more
4 years ago
Went to this location with my cousin on a Friday evening. It was packed and there wasn't much seating left. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait, so we sat at the bar. Sitting so close to the kitchen and door, it was pretty loud, but I don't mind lively environments. Considering the amount of customers there, it didn't take long for our orders to be taken. However, after our chicken was ready, it sat on the counter for a while before it was finally picked up and brought to us. Despite this, the chicken was delicious and juicy, and the size was larger than expected. If you don't have a large appetite, go with the 5 piece. The spicy umami ramen bowl was delicious as well. It had just the right amount of kick and was great for warming up on a cool evening. read more
5 years ago
Ramen that doesn't disappoint. Quality and taste is consistent with other Jinya Ramen shops across town. Jinya Ramen is my go-to ramen in Atlanta. Friendly staff and modern ambience makes for a great date night or evening outing with friends. read more
3 years ago
Saw this in my spoon when getting some broth and almost chalked it up to a black sesame seed but realized there were no sesame seeds in the soup. So decided to take it out and lo and behold [insert green sick emoji here] . Anyways, won't be paying $20 for ramen with a little crunchy exoskeleton surprise. Diners beware. read more
5 years ago
First time trying this place and they served great ramen! We didn't have to wait at 1pm on a Sunday but the restaurant was almost full. I had the Tonkotsu Red level 6 (out of 10) that comes with thick noodles, and hubby ordered the Tonkotsu Black that comes with thin noodles. We love the fact that the ramen came with a whole egg. The meat were very tender and the eggs were perfect! For someone who loves spicy food, level 6 was hot so next time I should lower it to 4 or 5. For dessert we had the Penna Cotta which was perfect if you're a flan lover. We'll definitely go back for more. read more
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It took forever for the table. They forget us, I have to check with them about table and food. It's not really busy but we have to wait almost 1 hour for food, just 2 bowl of Ramen. It's very bad experience. read more
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4 years ago
Came for an event; service was prompt and restaurant was clean. The appetizers were really good and tasted fresh. The ramen was likewise tasty and had al dente noodles with plenty of meat. Overall very good experience. read more
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