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I love Jinya and the only one I've been to was downtown. But this Katy location seems to be a lot bigger, and the service from beginning to end is just perfection. The food is always great the options are delicious. I do have to say that the bar area is fun to sit at at this location. The bartender the day I went she was absolutely fabulous and was very attentive despite great distractions. The manager was super sweet and very attentive, genuinely cared for how our service was. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely return to this location. Parking is ample out in the front, and it is an easy location to get to right off the highway.
This restaurant was on my radar for a while and we finally stopped in after seeing a Demon Slayer promotion. The options are limited for this promotion so I was had to try something different. Not a bad thing as I got a pretty sweet Zenitsu spoon to take home. The garlic rice was a smaller portion than expected but was fragrant and delicious with the side of birria. I LOVED the salmon poke tacos and wish there were more in an order. I could eat a dozen of these! Service was fantastic and I love the vibe dining in.
Came back to jinya today after work and tried the eggplant dish it was so good! It also comes with Brussel sprouts, bok choy, and red bell peppers. The sauce is so flavorful! It's topped with bonito flakes.
We had to stop here to get the spoons you get with a certain ramen bowl as part of the Demon Slayer promotion. We were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. The establishment was not all that big but it did not feel that way. It was really clean and had fun vibes going on. Very laid back and chill. Nice bar too! It was our first time eating here so our server did a great job at explaining the menu and answering any questions we had. Our food did not take long at all to come out and everything we ordered was really good. Their menu had lots of options and fairly priced considering its location. We are looking forward to combing back and trying our luck in order to get the collection of spoons as well as trying other things on the menu.
First time at this location. They have more seating space so more comfortable. I usually get the tonkotsu red or black. I like level 3 spicy because it still keeps the flavor. Sub pork saboro for chashu and thank me later!!
The location is very nice and a new building so there is some appeal here. However, I think the food can be much better for the price they charge. The vibe is decent though so overall I would say it's a middle of the pack Ramen restaurant in the Houston area.
The ramen was so good! The broth had a lot of flavor and the noise was cooked well. There were good amount of toppings and loved that the egg was cooked perfectly jammy! Our server was on top of everything and the food came out really fast. It's a more casual atmosphere, great spot for lunch.
Came here on a random Wednesday afternoon and it was pretty packed. I sat at the bar & Huy was my server. I've been here so many times I order off of memory and he knew exactly what I was talking about. He checked on me multiple times and was a pleasure. Food was 10/10 as always. I ordered their watermelon, summer drink, the crispy shrimp tempura as an appetizer and the spicy chicken Ramen. (I forgot to take a before pic so here's the after. lol) Definitely will be back.
Excellent food as usual. Flavorful soups. I got the Tokyo Curry with rice this time. The watermelon delight was refreshing and pretty to look at.
Love going to Jinya, always tend to go for the Tonkotsu or the Kaarage whenever they have it but this time I saw Birria Ramen on the menu and was so intrigued. THATS the kinda Houston Fusion I like to see so I had to try. FLAAAAMES. This was incredible the meat was as soft and juicy as in a birria taco and that consome flavor was on point. The broth was delicious, noodles were great, and this one did not come with an egg but I had to add one because how can you have ramen without egg?? Love that they give you full eggs and not half eggs here. Sat at the bar and our bartender / server was incredibly kind and attentive!
Despite being in a strip of serious food heavy hitters (#1), the most popular option is likely this JINYA, nestled in the heart of Katy's suburbia. They've become a relatively well oiled machine with keeping their Japanese-American inspired fare consistent and their customer service reliably on point. Whether one is a novice or regular, it's going to be a good time almost every time. While the space isn't extremely spacious, they've done a great job in utilizing a layout that works for all group sizes. The bar is always a fun area to watch the kitchen staff do their thing, but larger groups can enjoy the intimate corner / side areas for more comfortable surroundings. The ambiance is especially nice at night, which could make this a quality date night destination. Kudos to the interior designer for the excellent ambient lighting. The tonkotsu black is always a safe option, which combines a fragrant broth with an equally tasty finish. I always take a nice couple of spoonful sips before bottoming out the rest of the bowl. The yuzu shio, spicy umami, and the tonkotsu original are always appreciated. While their wonton based ramens have failed to impress, the birria ramen is a complete salt bomb. The latter is admittedly a rough one, so I'd recommend sticking to their classic options. Beware of the semi-small portions when considering extra options like chashu pork, corn, or extra noodles. When it comes to toppings, I don't know of any other ramen chain that has such an extensive selection. There's no limit how one can customize the bowl to their liking, which is pretty fantastic. Shoutout to management for offering vegan friendly options as well. Their crispy chicken (aka karaage) has a nice crunch and is appropriately juicy. While I think the gyozas are overpriced at nearly $12 for 6 pieces, they do make for a nice change up palate wise. The mini tacos are definitely mini and the presentation is extremely on point. The best deal in the house might be the kids meal at $12, which comes with a mini bowl of chicken ramen, along with a mini chashu rice bowl, some crispy chicken, french fries, and even candy. The staff is what makes JINYA shine almost always. The customer service is on point and they're incredibly accommodating to point where I'm often looking forward to every visit. ___________ (#1) Which includes Twenty Five Teishoku House, Fadi's Mediterranean Grill to name a few.
First time here, I don't eat Ramen but my grandson wanted to eat here. I let him order both our meals. Absolutely delicious! Cyrus was awesome and engaged with Josiah thank you Cyrus you made his day! Restaurant is super clean. There's patio seating as well
Ahhhhh! My first time at JINYA & my first time having ramen and it was DELICIOUSSSSSSSSSSSS here! Like are you kidding me!?! I ordered the Flying V Harvest, my bf ordered the Spicy Creamy V Ramen and both were hits!!! NO MISSES! Also, shoutout to our server Danian who gave us the recommendations and overall showed great hospitality & customer service! Can't wait to bring the rest of my fam here!
11 days ago
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2 months ago
Did a spontaneous run over here but left disappointed. It was Thursday late afternoon, and it wasn't busy at all with plenty of seats left. Despite that, we felt like we were being rushed out. The server could clearly see we were opening gifts, so it's not like we were just sitting there doing nothing. Again, the restaurant wasn't busy. I thought it was pretty rude that he interrupted us to ask if we were ready for the check literally a minute after we finished eating. Then, as soon as we placed our cards down, he immediately grabbed the tab off the table. He also never checked in to see if everything was okay or if we were enjoying the food while we were eating, so it definitely rubbed me the wrong way when it felt like we were essentially being kicked out. As for the ramen, it wasn't as flavorful as I remembered. It felt like it was missing both spice and seasoning. It wasn't horrible by any means, but between the lackluster food and the customer service, I don't think I'll be returning. read more
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If you like spicy food, order the Flying V Harvest ramen. Wow! My lips plumped up and my tongue went numb haha. Granted, I don't like a lot of spice in my food, so please take this review with a grain of "spice" XD read more
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Flying V Harvest…
I love Jinya and the only one I've been to was downtown. But this Katy location seems to be a lot bigger, and the service from beginning to end is just perfection. The food is always great the options are delicious. I do have to say that the bar area is fun to sit at at this location. The bartender the day I went she was absolutely fabulous and was very attentive despite great distractions. The manager was super sweet and very attentive, genuinely cared for how our service was. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely return to this location. Parking is ample out in the front, and it is an easy location to get to right off the highway. read more
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at our Katy location.…
This restaurant was on my radar for a while and we finally stopped in after seeing a Demon Slayer promotion. The options are limited for this promotion so I was had to try something different. Not a bad thing as I got a pretty sweet Zenitsu spoon to take home. The garlic rice was a smaller portion than expected but was fragrant and delicious with the side of birria. I LOVED the salmon poke tacos and wish there were more in an order. I could eat a dozen of these! Service was fantastic and I love the vibe dining in. read more
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Jimmy W.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to…
Came back to jinya today after work and tried the eggplant dish it was so good! It also comes with Brussel sprouts, bok choy, and red bell peppers. The sauce is so flavorful! It's topped with bonito flakes. read more
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Jimmy W.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to…
10 months ago
We had to stop here to get the spoons you get with a certain ramen bowl as part of the Demon Slayer promotion. We were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. The establishment was not all that big but it did not feel that way. It was really clean and had fun vibes going on. Very laid back and chill. Nice bar too! It was our first time eating here so our server did a great job at explaining the menu and answering any questions we had. Our food did not take long at all to come out and everything we ordered was really good. Their menu had lots of options and fairly priced considering its location. We are looking forward to combing back and trying our luck in order to get the collection of spoons as well as trying other things on the menu. read more
9 months ago
First time at this location. They have more seating space so more comfortable. I usually get the tonkotsu red or black. I like level 3 spicy because it still keeps the flavor. Sub pork saboro for chashu and thank me later!! read more
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Jimmy W.
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The location is very nice and a new building so there is some appeal here. However, I think the food can be much better for the price they charge. The vibe is decent though so overall I would say it's a middle of the pack Ramen restaurant in the Houston area. read more
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Jimmy W.
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The ramen was so good! The broth had a lot of flavor and the noise was cooked well. There were good amount of toppings and loved that the egg was cooked perfectly jammy! Our server was on top of everything and the food came out really fast. It's a more casual atmosphere, great spot for lunch. read more
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Jimmy W.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to…
Came here on a random Wednesday afternoon and it was pretty packed. I sat at the bar & Huy was my server. I've been here so many times I order off of memory and he knew exactly what I was talking about. He checked on me multiple times and was a pleasure. Food was 10/10 as always. I ordered their watermelon, summer drink, the crispy shrimp tempura as an appetizer and the spicy chicken Ramen. (I forgot to take a before pic so here's the after. lol) Definitely will be back. read more
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Jimmy W.
UPDATED 8/4/22…
3 months ago
Excellent food as usual. Flavorful soups. I got the Tokyo Curry with rice this time. The watermelon delight was refreshing and pretty to look at. read more
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Jimmy W.
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9 months ago
Love going to Jinya, always tend to go for the Tonkotsu or the Kaarage whenever they have it but this time I saw Birria Ramen on the menu and was so intrigued. THATS the kinda Houston Fusion I like to see so I had to try. FLAAAAMES. This was incredible the meat was as soft and juicy as in a birria taco and that consome flavor was on point. The broth was delicious, noodles were great, and this one did not come with an egg but I had to add one because how can you have ramen without egg?? Love that they give you full eggs and not half eggs here. Sat at the bar and our bartender / server was incredibly kind and attentive! read more
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Jimmy W.
Thank you for sharing your enthusiastic feedback! We're thrilled to…
Despite being in a strip of serious food heavy hitters (#1), the most popular option is likely this JINYA, nestled in the heart of Katy's suburbia. They've become a relatively well oiled machine with keeping their Japanese-American inspired fare consistent and their customer service reliably on point. Whether one is a novice or regular, it's going to be a good time almost every time. While the space isn't extremely spacious, they've done a great job in utilizing a layout that works for all group sizes. The bar is always a fun area to watch the kitchen staff do their thing, but larger groups can enjoy the intimate corner / side areas for more comfortable surroundings. The ambiance is especially nice at night, which could make this a quality date night destination. Kudos to the interior designer for the excellent ambient lighting. The tonkotsu black is always a safe option, which combines a fragrant broth with an equally tasty finish. I always take a nice couple of spoonful sips before bottoming out the rest of the bowl. The yuzu shio, spicy umami, and the tonkotsu original are always appreciated. While their wonton based ramens have failed to impress, the birria ramen is a complete salt bomb. The latter is admittedly a rough one, so I'd recommend sticking to their classic options. Beware of the semi-small portions when considering extra options like chashu pork, corn, or extra noodles. When it comes to toppings, I don't know of any other ramen chain that has such an extensive selection. There's no limit how one can customize the bowl to their liking, which is pretty fantastic. Shoutout to management for offering vegan friendly options as well. Their crispy chicken (aka karaage) has a nice crunch and is appropriately juicy. While I think the gyozas are overpriced at nearly $12 for 6 pieces, they do make for a nice change up palate wise. The mini tacos are definitely mini and the presentation is extremely on point. The best deal in the house might be the kids meal at $12, which comes with a mini bowl of chicken ramen, along with a mini chashu rice bowl, some crispy chicken, french fries, and even candy. The staff is what makes JINYA shine almost always. The customer service is on point and they're incredibly accommodating to point where I'm often looking forward to every visit. ___________ (#1) Which includes Twenty Five Teishoku House, Fadi's Mediterranean Grill to name a few. read more
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Hi Jando - We greatly appreciate your wonderful review and would like…
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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6 months ago
First time here, I don't eat Ramen but my grandson wanted to eat here. I let him order both our meals. Absolutely delicious! Cyrus was awesome and engaged with Josiah thank you Cyrus you made his day! Restaurant is super clean. There's patio seating as well read more
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Jimmy W.
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3 months ago
Ahhhhh! My first time at JINYA & my first time having ramen and it was DELICIOUSSSSSSSSSSSS here! Like are you kidding me!?! I ordered the Flying V Harvest, my bf ordered the Spicy Creamy V Ramen and both were hits!!! NO MISSES! Also, shoutout to our server Danian who gave us the recommendations and overall showed great hospitality & customer service! Can't wait to bring the rest of my fam here! read more
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Jimmy W.
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1 year ago
As usual, my first dinner when I get to Katy, is the vegan ramen and seaweed salad from JINYA. It always hit! Fresh, delicious, and fast. I'm here four days, I'm sure I'll eat here more than twice. The staff is very nice, even though I typically get takeout so I can eat with the family, I'd eat there in a heartbeat. It's clean and everyone is friendly. I forgot to take pictures of all my food. Day 2 I ordered the vegan kids meal for my grandson and the seaweed salad. So good. read more
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Hi Robin - Thank you sincerely for your generous praise. We truly…
1 year ago
Ordered the Premium Tonkotsu Red and went with spice level 6 (out of 10). It was prettty spicy, but in the best way. The kind of heat that keeps you going back for more! Our waiter was super sweet and helpful with recommendations. Service was quick, food came out hot and fresh. Definitely coming back! read more
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Jimmy W.
Hi Jennica - Thank you very much for your 5-star review. We greatly…
Lana is the sweetest person here at Jinya Katy. She is always so attentive and treats me with the utmost respect. I come here for happy hour during my lunch break and I love it. Food is pretty good for the price. I got salmon and tuna tacos for $5 each! I also like their rice bowls here. If you go to jinya Katy, ask for Lana! read more
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Service was great & very responsible taking dietary restrictions seriously. Both vegan ramen bowls we had were awesome. My favorite was the Vegan Red Fire Opal. Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen was also very good. The space was very clean & chill. read more
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Hi Mercy - We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful…
7 months ago
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Excellent food, quick friendly service. Lana was very helpful explaining the menu, and she suggested combinations that added greater value to our choices. The decor is clean and modern, with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. Jinya is in a strip mall, with dark tinted windows, so it's easy to walk right by it, and not notice it's a restaurant, but once you get inside, it's a surprisingly attractive place. I am very spoiled by Ramen I have had in Tokyo (obviously the best place to get Ramen), but Jinya is very good, and a good value, and I will definitely come back. read more
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Hi Walter - Thank you for your great review. We appreciate your kind…
1 year ago
Alex was our server--he was soo attentive, funny, kind, and he had great vibes! The food was great and we had a fun time!! read more
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Hi Claudia - Thanks for the kind words and the excellent review. We…
10 months ago
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We are sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback is…
1 year ago
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Hello Alexander - Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you…
9 months ago
our server was fantastic! i may have forgotten but i think her name was jessica? sorry if not correct lol, but jinya's quality is so consistent across every location i've been to! super yummy lunch for me and my boyfriend :) read more
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to…
4 months ago
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1 year ago
DELICIOUS Ramen!!!!!! Hard to appease a picky 9 year old and she said "it warms my tummy and makes me happy". Portions are generous, flavors are on point. Will definitely be back! read more
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Hi Evan - Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly…
1 year ago
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Hi Kevin - Your fantastic review is truly valued, and we want to…
This is the third Houston area Jinya that I have been to and like always, I left happy and full. Just like the Clear Lake location, I always prefer the ones in the 'burbs as parking is easy and the crowds are lighter. A group of friends and I came about and hour before closing and got the familiar friendly greetings yelled at us. Our waiter was cool and handled us with ease. Like the other locations I've been to, I had to pull out my phone to shed some light on the menu since its pretty dark inside. This old man needs some light! I've been to Jinyas quite a bit and have always ordered the same apps and some ramen. We had light bites earlier so we skipped apps and went straight to entrees. I was feeling a little adventurous so I went with the Pork Chashu Bowl. I got the regular size which was a nice sized portion if you are hungry. The bowl came out quick and was very visually appealing. The bowl consisted of braised pork, spinach, green onions and a seasoned egg on top of steamed rice. I mixed it all together and it was very tasty. The same depth of flavor I get with the ramen brother was there in the pork as well. All the ingredients together made for a very delicious bite. Temp wise I wish the food was hotter. I also had to ask for something spicy to kick it up a notch. Overall, Jinya continues to be consistent at all the locations I've been to and I would not hesitate to come back to this location! read more
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Hi Justin - Thank you very much for the stars. We greatly appreciate…
1 year ago
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Hi Jesse - Thank you kindly for your feedback. We are grateful for…
It's been awhile since I came here! This is my favorite place for spicy vegan tofu ramen ! It's so delicious and even my heavy meat eater friends enjoy it a lot! Very flavorful with tons of delightful vegetables and I had a great time with it a lot! :) The service is nice and the staff, Fernando, always came and checked everything is okay! The vibe is nice cozy bar environment! Highly recommended for vegan and vegetarians friends there! Come and enjoy Cheers read more
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Hi Andrew - Thank you very much for the 5-star review. We are very…
6 months ago
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I was in town for the holidays and my sister took me to try this Ramen spot. Nice space, really open and inviting. It was packed but we were offered bar seating right away which we took. We ordered both mocktails that were offered on the menu, I don't remember what they were called, but one was with coconut and the other one had ginger beer in it. Both were absolutely delicious, although I wish the glasses were bigger and they didn't put in so much ice. We both ordered the black ramen.... the egg was cooked perfectly, that's always the first thing I check. The noodles were nicely cooked as well and the fried garlic on top had a nice flavor. What I didn't enjoy was the broth, it had a very porky almost gamey taste to it. I was not a fan, also kind of bland with no depth. I didn't even finish my bowl, I wasn't very impressed to be honest. read more
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Hello Sheila - Thank you for your review, although we are sorry to…
4 years ago
Food was really good every time I have eaten at different JINYA throughout the city. My son, loved the kids meal and it came with plenty of food. Enough for him to share with my husband. The other portions were not huge. They were plenty for one person but not Texas size so don't expect that. Service was great. Server was friendly and attentive. The ambiance I side is nice and calm with the mood lighting but the club music was a bit jarring and unnecessary. The place was clean, including the restroom. read more
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Hi Anne Marie - Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward…
I liked everything about this place. The set up of restaurant, the big bar, the kind staff, clean restroom, etc .... My favorite thing though is the fact that you can customize your Ramen! I love when establishments have options. They have vegan and gluten free ramen too. As an added bonus they have mocktails, which is always a treat for non drinkers! My ramen was piping hot, flavorful and everything was tasty. I'll be back and it's on my list of recommendations to others. read more
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Hi Jane - Thank you for your great review. We appreciate your kind…
3 years ago
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