Went in late and sat at the bar. Everything was delicious. The spicy chicken ramen was everything and the egg was the cherry on top. Definitely going back. The ambiance was nice and had dim lighting with good late night vibes. The mike was delicious and was so Smokey definitely going to get again. #AAPImonth #AsianamerIcanandPacificIslandermonth read more

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8/10 On my journey to find my new Ramen spots in Houston and I would definitely keep this on the list. The broth had a really nice kick to it. It was flavorful with a balanced spice level that builds as you eat, but it is not overwhelming. I also appreciated that they offer extra spice on the side if you want to turn up the heat, which I did not need, but it is nice to have the option. The seasoned egg was definitely a highlight. It was perfectly cooked with that soft, jammy center and well marinated flavor. It is always a good sign when the egg is done right. The only thing I would tweak next time is the protein choice. The chicken itself was a little on the bland side compared to how bold the broth was. It was not bad, just did not stand out. I would probably try the chashu next time for a richer bite. Is it the best ramen I have ever had? No. Is it good? Absolutely. It is a dependable spot with quality ingredients and solid flavor, and I would definitely come back again. Perfect for when you are craving a comforting bowl in The Heights. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Spicy chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service here is always great and hits the ramen craving. It is good for a chain! We've visited before, but recently tried the birria ramen and chicken ramen and they were yum! I will say the chicken itself was something I wasn't used to but I think it's just because it was my first time trying chicken ramen. The broth was amazing though!! Great and attentive servers. Easy date night spot when craving ramen since it's near our apt read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had never been to the heights location before , and I'm so glad I did tonight. I got a perfectly fried tempura appetizer of brussel sprouts, soooo yummy, and got a Slurp-fully delightful ramen bowl of the Premium Tonkosu Red !! Goodness Gracious, this was so very good! Sat at the bar and it was very busy this Sunday night as well, but service was great! Not a single complaint! Will return, lives up to Jinya's reputation! read more

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The chef last Thursday was in his bag. Some of the best ramen I've had from jinya. The char siu (sp?) was like caramelized and omg. The staff here is also so sweet read more

Always my go to for some delicious ramen!!!!!! When in doubt, just go to Jinya for an amazing experience!!! Service was amazing & very knowledgeable of the menu. Ambiance is very clean, moody lighting, perfect for date iight, friend and family outings! Will always be back! read more

Excellent service and atmosphere. Food was amazing. Manager Peyton is the best and server Brenda get 10 Stars! read more

Amazing and delicious Ramen. This place is very cute very relaxing and Service It's amazing. Madison took really good care of me. She was super sweet and very polite. She also recommended things on the menu and I liked that a lot. I highly recommend to come here and have some delicious Ramen. Make sure you ask for Madison. read more

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It's finally ramen season! I've been coming to Jinya in the Heights for ages now due to excellent and consistent service and repeatedly great ramen. I usually get the JINYA Tonkotsu Black which feels like a classic choice with pork and egg, and add spicy bomb on the side. This location is also baby friendly! Make sure to sign up for their loyalty program! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great location in the heights Next to other shops and restaurants Has both street and parking lot parking Always a friendly staff and accommodating Service is quick and hardly any wait time even on their busy days I always enjoy a good heart and warm ramen Inside is cozy and enjoyable. It has a great ambiance read more

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Spicy ramen for the Win!!! Of course my favorite ramen spot; they have a unique menu! I have been coming to jinya since 2017! The spicy chicken ramen is always the order I gear toward most. The broth is just the perfect blend of spice and flavor. It's not watery, which is why I keep coming back. The shrimp tempura for an appetizer chef kiss with perfect crunch and sweet and spicy flavors. I always get the lychee martini here. There's a Ramen or a rice bowl for everybody. It's cute for a date night girls night or just a chilly cold night which is why we came. There is a parking lot so free parking! read more

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Service was great. Food came out quickly and tasted so good. Really great for quick, casual ramen. Huge fan of the chicken broths here! They outshine their traditional ramens easily. read more

Best.Ramen.In.Town. I am obsessed with JINYA! I first discovered them in Atlanta and was so happy to see that there was a location nearby my home in Houston. I have been here 3 times already and ordered on DoorDash twice. To begin with, there is free parking and as soon as you walk in, you feel like you are in a super trendy spot with all the neat decor and huge bar. Service has always been great and the servers are very attentive. For the appetizer, you must order the JINYA Bun. It is literal perfection. For my entrée I always order the JINYA Tonkotsu Black because it is so delicious! Needless to say, I will keep coming back (just writing this review has made me crave some of their yummy ramen)! read more

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This is my second time getting this place a chance and I won't be doing the third. I only came because it's open late. The broth itself is flavors. I understand I got mild, but there was no spice. The chicken was dry and the noodles just aren't my thing I guess. read more

Perfectly cooked egg. After arriving later than anticipated from SATX. It was nice and windy this night, so I felt ramen would be wonderful. I got the original tonkostu with thick ramen. Service was delightful and welcoming even though it was 10:30pm. I sat alone in a corner table and enjoyed the winding down of the restaurant. It was a nice ending to a long drive. read more

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I love the black garlic ramen here. I always come here when I'm back in town. It's always consistent and I like that they have a good selection of sides you can add. I like adding bok choy to my order for some extra veggies. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

So yummy and great service and the music was great I recommend coming to here to eat ramen

A pretty good concept, loved the art the setting and the whole vibe of the staff. We came for happy hour, so we got some buns and then ramen, the ramen was very soupy and the broth was amazing, I think the meat was really flavorful but it wasn't the best one I;ve had, the buns those were amazing!!! need to come back soon to try other things on the menu, but will add it to my ramen spots. ++++++++++(order the JINYA bun and ask for crispy chili oil)+++++++++++ read more

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They do not take reservations! I went on a Tuesday at 645pm with a party of 2 and was seated immediately. The service was attentive and continuously filled my water. Had a pretty good meal! I would recommend both dishes I got - the crispy rice and the tonkatsu spicy. The tonkatsu spicy was insanely mild so I might ask for extra spice if you're looking for it to actually be spicy. Overall I'd go back and I'd recommend for ramen in Houston. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Crispy rice - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here with my sister last may. Cute sister date ! The food was good, but my sister loves this place. She's very into ramen! The service was great, quick! I have retuned. read more

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Stopped in for some lychee martinis and appetizers for girls night and they did not disappoint! We sat at the bar top and our bartender was so sweet and attentive. Can't wait to try the ramen next time I come in. read more

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We have gotten take out several times, but on a Saturday evening we finally went and ate in person! We had about a 20 minute wait, but it was worth it. The service was friendly and helpful. The ambiance inside was cozy and there were tvs playing football too. Our food came out pretty quickly and it was great as usual. It was a nice change to eat it there fresh. I got the spicy chicken ramen with the chili sauce in the side so I could add in as much as desired. I also recommend getting a seasoned egg if the ramen you order doesn't come with one. This is my favorite ramen spot in the heights area! Will be back read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Jinya is a master of their craft. I've tried so many other ramen places and nothing compares to their Tonkotsu Black. I order it with thick noodles, side of garlic, and side of extra broth for phenomenal leftovers. Side note, the fat kid in me discovered that a barbacoa taco dipped in the leftover broth is everything I've ever wanted and needed in life. I've always gone to the midtown location but we ordered to go from the Heights and I'm happy to report it's the same quality I've known and loved for years. They packaged everything with care and it was delicious. I was sick when I needed my ramen fix and I just wish they delivered! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Tonkotsu Black with thick noodles and garlic - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Me: Hi there table for 2 please. Host: sure please follow me yells IRASSHAMIMASE!!! Damn thought the whole restaurant was celebrating me when I was greeted. I'm like alright roll out that red carpet cause I'm comin thru for some of that Spicy creamy vegan ramen!! You know the drill. I'm not sure why it took me so long to review Jinya everytime I go it is a bop. Service is always on point so friendly. The vibe is just so cozy yet upscale. Try the fried brussel sprout appetizer! It is sooo good. Ask for a side of spicy mayo. You'll thank me later ;) read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Spicy creamy vegan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First time dinner. Was looking for a late Father's Day meal with family because most noodle restaurants closed too early. First impression was good. Ambiance and the feng shui was not bad but lack sophistication and the warmth of the Japanese eatery. The long high cafeteria style table in the middle of the dinning area looked out of place to squeeze in more heads. The bar is impressive and the opened kitchen is a nice touch. Ordered three bowls: premium tonkotsu red, birria, and spicy chicken. My tonkotsu at a 5 heat scale was not very spicy and the presentation was ok not similar to the picture shown on menu. After first bite, immediately I had to spit it out. The noodles were so al dente to the point that it tasted raw; uncooked floor. I could not enjoy my $18 meal. For that price, I could have a nice bowl of pho or pasta else where and with more protein. My bowl came with 2 slices of pork, 1 boiled egg, decent fatty broth and raw ramen. I am so disappointed that I would ever return. My family believed that fresh noodle has the tendency to be chewy and tough. Ultimately, I love a good noodle with tasty umami broth and enough protein to satisfy my hunger and chewing raw ramen noodles sticking to my teeth and that combination doesn't result in good gastronomy GOOD EAT. read more

Jinya is probably the most delicious and consistently good Ramens I've had in Houston. For apps the brocollini and brussel sprouts are a great start. For main my go-to is the tonkotsu black with an extra seasoned egg, thick noodles, and corn. I think the only con about Jinya is the add-ons are over priced for what they are. ($2.5 for corn!). Regardless I'll keep coming back read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Tonkotsu black with an extra egg - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I frequent this place for lunch. I am not sure how busy the other locations get around lunch time but this place is pretty empty during lunch hours which I love!! I have been to a couple of locations and this one is my favorite! They have both inside and outside options which the others don't. Always super speedy and great service. Other locations tend to be more packed and therefore take longer on getting the food out. I have tried a variety of ramen plates here and every single one of them has been great. My favorite is the shrimp wonton. They have an option to make it spicy and omggggg it just takes it from great to amazing. Trust me on this! I also recommend the takoyaki octopus balls! They are a must for me every time I come here. S/o to Jinya for being one of my favorite work lunch spots in the area! I will continue to frequent this place for as long as I'm around! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Shrimp wonton! - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Overall, the service was good and the food was served pretty fast. The ambience was pretty modern. Staff were super friendly and it was pretty quirky how they would say Arigato when people would leave the building. So here's the one by one on each food item: Chicken Chashu bowl: this was a pretty decent sized item. I think it's great for a lunch portion. It was seasoned pretty nicely. I enjoyed it with their hot sauce. Wonton Ramen: the wontons were pretty good and nicely seasoned with ginger. We ordered it with the thick noodles and the texture was nice and chewy. The broth was also rich and balanced and creamy. Crispy chicken: the crispy chicken was indeed crispy. The seasoning was definitely rich and Mami. I think it went well with the sauces that were available at the table. Takoyaki: overall the Takoyaki was executed well. Did not enjoy it. I thought that there was too much mayo and did not have a hefty portion of octopus. The seaweed salad was tasty. I really like that. They put it on a bed of mixed greens. The edamame was also fresh and adequately salted. Spicy chicken Ramen: the spicy chicken Ramen was not a spicy as I thought it would be. I ordered it with the Sapporo chicken. It was still a good portion and we had tons of leftover. I still enjoyed it when it was cold, and after reheating. read more

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RAMEN AMEN! This place is absolutely amazing. The food and service is outstanding. I ordered the Jinya Tonkotsu Black ....get an extra egg. It was like drinking from the holy grail of Ramen. As a starter I got the Tuna with sticky rice. I was lucky enough to make the decision to sit at the bar - good call - The bartender Andy was one of the best servers I've experienced in a decade. Rarely does food quality match service equally to such a high degree. This place ROCKS! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Chill interior - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

I like this location! Good quality ramen always consistent. Very flavorful. Pros Clean 10 Quality of Food: 10 Service: 10 Ambiance: 10 Parking: 10 Cons None! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Tonkatsu Black my fav ramen - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Super chill place to go. If you are looking for a place that serves drinks, good food with plenty of options... then it is right here. The ramen has depth in its own right. This Ramen will fill you up like a warm hug and made with generous portions of servings of each item without overloading. Easily a date night place. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Tonkatsu Black Ramen w/ firm noodles and spicy sauce + butter on the side - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

We visited the JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks location on a week day after they opened. The restaurant is easy to find, but shares a parking lot with other establishments. Thankfully, we were able to find a great parking spot that fit our vehicle. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant and facilities were very clean. We enjoyed: - Spicy tuna tacos - Edamame - Spicy Creamy vegan ramen (customized with an egg, brussel sprouts, crispy onion, and fresh garlic) - Chicken ramen with thick noodles - French fries - Chocolate mochi Everything was cooked to perfection. If we are in the area we will be glad to stop in. We hope you enjoy your experience at this Jinya location. read more

I really have no bad things to say here, y'all. Customer service was amazing, food was out to the table with a quickness while being hot and fresh, and it was absolutely delish. 10/10 suggest the salmon and tuna tacos and creamy tempura shrimp for apps! The chefs special was amazing. I believe they are doing it until May! Ample parking which is a huge plus. read more

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With multiple locations, this one is my favorite. I love the spacious facility they offer with indoor and outdoor options. Customer service is great! Our server constantly check up on us. Food comes out at a timely manner. Each ramen is season to perfection. You can also customize your ramen based on your likely for additional cost. Overall, never a bad moment here. read more

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The food is real good, but we prefer the Midtown location. Service was good at both locations.

Jinya in mid town tends to be crazy busy on Friday nights, hence we decided to try this place. Although there is big parking lot yet it was difficult to find the parking as Jinya shares the parking with other restaurants. The ambience is cool. Although it was not as busy as the jinya at midtown gets yet they took more than reasonable time to get our order i.e. spicy vegan ramen. The server was great. Ramen was delicious as expected. Overall it was a good experience. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Spicy vegan ramen with seasoned egg - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas

Don't bother ordering an extra ramen broth. They hardly put anything in it! I usually have to order extra because there is never enough broth in the main bowl. I just don't understand the stinginess on the broth. Other than that, it's good. read more

Jinya is one of my favorite Ramen spots to go to. I love their shrimp tempura as an appetizer this time we also got the potstickers which did not disappoint. I had a strawberry margarita, which mostly tasted like juice so for my second drink, I just ordered a Don Julio and sprite, which was cheaper than the actual margarita, and had more alcohol in it. I would recommend just getting a spirit mixed with your favorite mixer if you actually want a stiff drink. My friends ordered the lychee mule and they liked it a lot. I always get the spicy chicken Ramen bowl with added brussels sprouts. This time I had the lady bring out the hot sauce to add to make it more spicy. If you're looking for a little bit more flavor, I recommend getting hot over spicy the spicy is not spicy at all. Parking isn't the best here since they share a lot with a few other restaurants so you may be waiting for a parking spot. read more

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Solid ramen meal. Best dish - tonkotsu ramen black, and ask for the spicy sauce! My kids had the vegan ramen meal b/c they love tofu and there was a lot of variety in the meal - soup, rice, taco, edamame, and veggies. This is a surprisingly family friendly restaurant with a trendy vibe and enjoyable food. Would come again! read more

I've been to every Jinya location in Houston and I think the Heights is my favorite. I think it's due to the great service, although katy location is pretty good too. I can eat here everyday if I could, but alas I probably shouldn't. I have yet to try another ramen place because I am satisfied with the quality of this one. Even when I travel domestically, I like to check out the Jinya in whatever state I'm in. 10/10 stars !!! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks - Ramen Near Me - Houston, Texas