Went to JINYA Ramen Bar in Ballston with my coworkers for lunch and tried the lunch special the karaage chicken ramen. It was $19 and came with an appetizer (I can't remember exactly what it was, possibly rice cake sushi), which made it feel like a really solid deal. The ramen was delicious, the hot green tea was a nice touch, and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed everything and would definitely recommend the lunch special. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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My wife had a function in the area, and we took the opportunity to meet up and grab a bite to eat. I was in the mood for something light, and since she had visited before and enjoyed the food, we decided to give it a try. Jinya Ramen Bar offers a trendy, modern, metropolitan atmosphere. The space has a lively energy, with techno/disco-style music playing in the background, a full bar, and televisions featuring sports programming. The crowd appeared to include a number of younger couples, which added to the overall vibrant feel. I ordered the Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight and customized it with spicy bean sprouts, fresh garlic, and chicken wontons (each an additional charge). The dish arrived hot--which I always appreciate--and was exactly what I was looking for: flavorful, well-balanced, and satisfying without being too heavy. My kids ordered from the children's menu and clearly enjoyed their meals--they liked it so much that they asked for more noodles. I ended up sharing some of mine and ultimately ordered an additional bowl. The staff was very accommodating throughout, which made the experience even better. The restaurant is family-friendly, even with a bar as a central feature (which we did not utilize). The host was welcoming, and the staff presented a cohesive, modern look with all-black attire. While the style is clearly part of the restaurant's trendy aesthetic, some aspects of the dress may be a matter of personal preference (too short in my opinion, I would not like my daughters wearing such short attire). Overall, this was a great experience. The food was satisfying without being overly heavy, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was engaging. I would certainly recommend Jinya Ramen Bar to anyone in the mood for quality ramen in a lively setting. read more

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Love the ambiance and the setting of the restaurant . Friendly service Amazing ramen even the vegan ramen taste so flavorful read more

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Ramen was fantastic, server was attentive, inside is dark and mellow. Loved everything about it. I know I'm being blunt, but that's the truth. It's a great place that I'm definitely going to come back to. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Jinya Tonkotsu Black Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

First time visit. My son and I each got the Premium Tonkotsu Red - I forget what level of heat he ordered but when they tell you it's really HOT, believe them. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my first time trying mochi and it was delicious as well. The visit was back in December so I can't recall which cocktail I had but I remember enjoying it I would definitely go back!! read more

If you have read any of my reviews, you know that I'm biased to ramen, but this place doesn't need any extra kudos to be good. From its great location in Reston Town Center to the staff, JINYA is a top-notch chain ramen restaurant. I frequent this place a lot if I'm in the mood for good food at a respectable price with excellent vibes. The staff are warm and welcoming, and I've never had a bad experience. I usually only get one of two ramen, and today's choice was the Spicy Chicken (spice level Hot). I paired that with the chicken and salad on the side and used my points to get Brussels Sprouts Tempura (more on points later). All three were excellent per usual, lol. Even though it's the hottest level you can get, it's far from overwhelming, and the Brussels Sprouts are a must-have. I highly suggest anyone that frequents a JINYA location to get the free app and stack points; trust me, it's worth it, lol. Other than the Spicy Ramen, I highly recommend the Birria Ramen. It's a fairly new item, but it's also a must if you like Birria. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Spicy Chicken Ramen and brussels sprouts - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I was greeted and seated right away. The bartender got me my choice of beverage immediately. I looked through the menu, and picked Tan Tan Ramen. It came out pretty fat and was tasty. It got busy and it took a while to get attention to check out. Otherwise it was fine. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - The entrance - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Our waitress was kind and helpful, going through the menu since it was our first time. She pointed out her favorites, as well as, dishes that were popular. My husband enjoyed the spicy chicken ramen and I thought the birria Ramen was tasty. My daughters, 3 and 8 years old, had the kids meal. The kids menu was awesome. It came with ramen, a small rice bowl with chicken and pork, crispy chicken, French fries, salad, and orange slice, a lollipop, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I wish I could have ordered that! we shared an order of pork gyoza. Super tasty and tender juicy. I'd like to come back to try more and have a cocktail. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Birria Ramen was delicious - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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This rating is based almost entirely on the Birria Ramen, which was fantastic. It is a unique blend that works great as a ramen bowl and I loved every bite. However the green tea was nothing special, just a typical store-bought teabag. The atnosphere is trendy-casual, but everything feels overpriced for a simple bar-focused food spot. The service was ok but not great. The selection of ramen and rest of the menu feels like it needs more variety. If the birria ramen wasn't as good as it was I would give 3 stars. read more

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We visited here on a whim during our stopover. Our waiter was more than helpful. I tried the JINYA Tonkotsu Black and my friend tried the Wonton Chicken Ramen. We enjoyed them both and this was just what we needed on a cold day. We also tried the Edamame and JINYA bun as starters. We order 2 Jinya buns as one order only includes one piece. The pork was a bit on the tough side, and not as tender, but it had a good taste to it. Overall, it was a pleasant visit and we were satisfied. There was plenty of seating indoors and the noise level was moderate. read more

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My wife and I decided to go checkout the Jinya in Reston Town Center since we were in the area and absolutely love Ramen. We went on a Sunday which was perfect because it wasn't crowded in the restaurant at all. We started with drinks and both ordered the Malibu Sunrise which was very tasty. We ordered the Crispy Chicken as an appetizer and we both ordered the Birria Ramen as our entree. The Crispy Chicken was excellent! It was nicely fried, juicy, and well seasoned. The sauce that came with it only added to it. My wife and I usually get the Shrimp Wonton soup, but we decided to switch it up this time and try the Birria Ramen. The Birria Ramen was sooooo good that it had us both thinking why we hadn't tried it earlier. This instantly became our new favorite Ramen! I then ordered the Smokey Wokashi OF and my wife ordered the Ringo Mule. Both drinks came with a show as fire was involved to give the drink a smoky flavor. As great as the food was, the service here fell a bit short for us. The bartender there was our waiter and he did the best he could to try to manage the bar, make drinks for the restaurant, and also be a waiter at the same time, but it was too much. It was not many people in the restaurant when we first arrived so it was somewhat manageable. But the restaurant slowly got more crowded during our time there and it was no way the bartender could keep up with the amount of people there to essentially do 3 jobs. Im not sure if they are short on waiters and understaffed, or maybe someone called out. But, we had to constantly flag him down for things whenever he wasn't busy and had a break from all of the other things he was doing. This is no fault of the bartender, but the fault of the establishment for not having enough waiters to the point where the bartender has to play double if not triple duty. Hopefully this was a one off situation. read more

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Great raman in a hip and trendy atmosphere. I always love to get their Tonkatsu Black with thick noodles. Their broth is always so delicious and filled with umami. This time we also got the Tonkatsu Red- with spice level 4. I might get #3 next time, so it's not so spicy and I get to enjoy the broth more. We also enjoyed their Match lychee lemonade and Match tiramisu for dessert. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Matcha lychee lemonade - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Visiting from out of town and needed a good end of travel day meal. Came by for some ramen, Nau was our server and did a great job! The food was tasty but came in relatively small portions. The ambiance itself was nice. We were seated at a high top table that didn't make for the most comfortable dinner but that was the only option. Overall good experience mainly because of the service. read more

Robust and Raunchy ( sexy, tasty) Ramen Reston ViRginia Road TRip featuring Ray Ray and the MRs. We had 3 days in DC and Virginia and 9 possible meal/restaurant options - let me correct that based on my eating habits and capacity- 12 possible restaurant choices in those 72 hours. Best Flying Vegan Harvest Ramen - perfectly balanced portions of the impossible meat( small very chewable and tasty pieces) in a light and pure vegan broth, soft tofu, broccolini, sprouts, green onions, garlic, corn, just the right amount of chili seasoning and onions with the perfect noodles . We were in the back of the restaurant and after the first couple of bites/ slurps everyone in the restaurant turned towards us to inquire about the commotion I created with my smile, eyes and the OMG and the Wows! ( 2 photos - one at 4 pm and the other at 4:06 pm).My better half got the Tonkatsu Red and loved it. ( photo). The mocktail Watermelon Delight with the lime and mint was refreshing and fresh. Loved the combo with just the right amount of ice. The appetizers - crispy rice with spicy tuna. Tuna up top was great. Crispy rice - could not bite into it as it was " Solid" as a rock - 1984 Ashford and Simpson song. Seaweed salad was amazing. The crispy chicken was to die for. ( main course worthy). Our server Veronica was a superstar. Warm, funny, informative, proactive, quick, available! She informed us about the rewards program. She kept checking up on us. The host and hostess were solid - both at entry and exit. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating both at the bar and a wide dining area. Street parking is tough Monday to Saturday so please park in the public garage( free after 5 pm). The first hour is free at all times. LoveYyaa Jinya Virginiyya! read more

Jinya is our favorite ramen place but I got to know it is only the Jinya located at mosaic district.we visited The reston location recently and found a huge difference in ramen flavor. I ordered the spicy chicken Ramen and the broth tasted like spinach blanched water and there were 4 bean sprouts and lots of plain noodles which didn't soak up flavor at all. We also got the garlic rice with biryabeef on side. The beef was 5$ extra and we were surprised to see 1 spoon quantity. We usually get the same order in Mosaic Jinya and let me tell you the taste is incomparable. Not coming back to the reston location. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - 1 spoon of beef for extra 5$. In mosaic Jinya we get half this bowl. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Amazing change of pace! My boss recommended it to me to try and it was absolutely a unique experience. I was sat at the bar as I was a party of one... but the bartender Ivan was super and very friendly. I debated having an appetizer the Bun looked fun, but I just wanted an icy cold beer and a nice dish to try. I started with reasonably priced Sapporo on draw which I have never had! Perfect... then Ivan helped me navigate the ramen dishes and I opted for the Tonkotsu Red at the 5 level out of 10 heat level. It was perfect as the more you ate the spicier the heat build. My first venture to a ramen bar and I enjoyed the dish! The pork slices and egg were very tasty. The flavors from the broth with the seaweed coupled with the fresh green onions made it something else. The bar was noisy and the lighting at the bar was tough had to use my phone flashlight lol! Definitely think I would come back and try something else off the menu even more unique! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Jinya Tonkotsu Red - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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We went on a Monday shortly after they opened for lunch, so not too many people inside a restaurant. It was very quiet. Service was very friendly and attentive . We like the interior decor. It was modern and contemporary. Ramen was delicious so was gyoza. The sauce for the grilled vegetable was a bit too sweet. I truly enjoyed their Asian flavored cocktails, especially the matcha cocktail was made with fresh mixed Matcha right by the table side. That was a wonderful experience. Convenient location with street parking offered by the rest shopping area also nearby garage to access. Price is on the slightly pricey side, but comparable to the area . Looking forward to try this restaurant in different locations for comparison. read more

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One of my favorite ramen spot. The food is always delicious. The service is great. Their vegan ramen is my favorite. Love how we can customize our ramen bowls read more

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Solid service and ramen. I have been to multiple Jinyas in the area and this is usually one of the less busy locations. It has the usual Jinya vibe - casual and dimly lit. I got the Tonkatsu Black ramen and an Anxo cider, my partner got the Tonkatsu Red ramen and a mocktail. Everything was great! read more

I love the chicken wonton ramen here and the Bao buns. Literally my go to every time and the staff is very well informed and attentive to the customers needs. The ambiance of the restaurant is moody and edgy, which is a plus. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Jinya Chicken Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Our recent visit to the Reston location was just ok. For a while, we usually get carry out but decided to dine in this time. The service started out great with getting our orders and then appetizer came out quickly. The tuna on crispy rice is usually really good but this time, the rice was over crispy to the point of being chewy. Our ramen was good but my son's extra side order of noddle did not come out until we ask our waiter again. I can see she forgot and had to place the order. This is after she was no where to be found for 15 mins. To finish off the downturn on service, she was no where again when I tried to pay. Had to pay at the bar. If you have not eaten at Jinya for a while, be aware that they now charge a fee for credit card payment. Not sure if that is only at Reston. I would probably stick with carry out going forward. read more

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Service was fine, our waitress throughly explained the menu to us. We started off with the crispy rice tuna which tasted really overcooked. The rice had no flavor other than it being in the fryer. We both ordered the tonkotsu ramen which was okay, definitely overpriced & the flavor didn't make me crazy over it. Probably wouldn't come back but it was fine for the one time. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Jinya Tonkotsu Black Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Love the ramen at all the Jinya locations. My favorite is really the spicy creamy vegan, which is not that spicy. Our waiter, I believe his name was Ricky, was attentive and had a great energy and attitude. My only complaint is that I have been coming to Jinya at all the various locations for over 5 years, and the prices have gone up a significant amount. The Reston location I felt like they gave you more food than the Fairfax and DC locations do. But it's so good so we keep coming back! read more

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If you are a ramen aficionado, keep looking. tonkatsu broth lacked depth. Ramen was nothing special. Service was good though.

Great place. Really good food, fun cocktails and friendly service. Check out their happy hour. Great value. read more

I came for a quick bite around 6pm and was under a time crunch. The place was pretty empty and the host said service is quicker if I ordered at the bar. I sat at the bar for a while and the host noticed my wait time so he checked in knowing that I was looking to order quickly so I can get going. I ended up walking to the front of the entrance to place a to-go order with the host. I ordered a Regular Pork Chashu Bowl. It seemed to be the faster option such that I asked if I can dine in with the to-go order since the place had many open seatings and I had attempted to dine in but was not tended to but was told no. Once I got my to-go order, I sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air. The dish overall was good. The pork was tender and the egg was eggcellent. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Regular Pork Chashu Bowl - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

My only regret about my visit to JINYA is that I didn't eat here multiple times while in town. The service was amazing. Our waiter was patient and did an excellent job explaining the menu. (Bonus points for his kindness when we asked for forks!) I had the cold ramen with sesame sauce, and it was amazing! Everything was fresh and delicious. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Summer special - cold ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Great food, tasty drinks, service kind of stinks. We've been here multiple times and the service has been sub-par every time but the food makes up for the crappy service. The shrimp tempura appetizer, wonton chicken ramen and spicy chicken ramen with extra chicken are our go-tos. The watermelon mocktail is also really tasty. Add shot of vodka if you want to make it a cocktail. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston, VA If you're craving rich, slow-simmered ramen with modern vibes, JINYA delivers. The broths are deeply flavorful, noodles perfect, and the atmosphere casual. Service can be inconsistent, but strong management often steps up when things go wrong. Best bet: dine in, avoid peak hours, and enjoy some of the best ramen around. Atmosphere Step inside and the vibe is urban and energetic: brick walls, tall glass windows, wood accents, and a central bar buzzing with energy. Seating ranges from communal high-tops to booths. It can get loud at dinner, so early afternoons are best for quieter meals. Food & Menu The foundation here is the broth, simmered for 18-20 hours in-house using Fuji water. Whether it's the fiery spicy tonkotsu with a glossy chili sheen or the delicate chicken wonton ramen, each bowl feels crafted with care. Noodles, aged offsite for consistency, have the right chew. Toppings arrive fresh and balanced, though extras can quickly add cost. Spicy Chicken Ramen: Bold, layered broth with heat that builds. Thin noodles, chicken chashu, spinach, bean sprouts, and green onion. Spice levels range from mild to hot. Chicken Wonton Ramen: Comforting broth with wontons, spinach, and green onion. Generous noodles make it hearty. Miso Glazed Eggplant ($11): Fried eggplant, brussels sprouts, and red pepper in spicy miso, garnished with bok choy and bonito flakes. The bonito (skipjack tuna that's smoked, dried, fermented, and shaved into delicate flakes) adds smoky depth. I enjoyed it; my wife did not. Pork Gyoza: Handmade in-house, crisp and flavorful. Service & Experience Service at JINYA can occasionally be inconsistent. Most of the time, it's excellent - attentive, friendly, and efficient. But on rare off days, the experience may leave you hesitant to return. That would be unfortunate, because when they're at their best, this team truly shines. Community Buzz JINYA Reston earns glowing praise: 4.9 stars on Google with 8,700+ reviews. Guests rave about broth depth, fresh ingredients, and lively staff. Complaints cluster around delivery issues (cold or soggy, often beyond their control), service consistency, and value. read more

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Just do you know, we did not order the kids Ramen bowls to be cheap but to get smaller portions since this was a quick working lunch. This was the best selection ever!!!! The chicken broth ramen, with 2 fried thighs, a rice bowl and French fries was still a lot, but it was delicious! Our waiter Nicki was awesome and so well versed in everything on the menu and he had such a great attitude!!! I absolutely loved his energy!!! If you come in and see Nicki tell him HI!!! And he is doing a great job!!! read more

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I had the takoyaki and fried eggplant to share for starters. I wish the outside coating of the takoyaki was a little crispier. The fried eggplant was what I expected in terms of taste. Overall good but nothing outstanding. The ramen..... Not the best but not the worst ramen. I had the 2010 ramen and overall it was just ok. The ramen broth was overall rich and thick but personally too salty - I didn't consume much of the broth. The consistency of the noodles and the chashu were fine but I've definitely had better. Otherwise service and ambience were good. read more

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This place never fails to provide awesome ramen every time we visit. It is me and my wife's favorite ramen place. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Waitstaff will get you anything you need even if it's not their service zone. The one time we had a minor issue with our food (which was honestly not a big issue) the manager went above beyond to fix it and compensated us. Cannot reccomend it enough. read more

We visited this place on a weekend for brunch. Although they advertise for brunch specials when we got there, the server didn't know of any such specials so we went for the regular. We ordered an appetizer takoyaki followed by spicy chicken Ramen and Jinya Tonkotsu Black soup. Takoyaki had a very small piece of octopus and more breading around, it's was not upto my standards. The spicy chicken lacked flavours, nothing to be blown away by. My friend liked her tonkotsu soup. All items were over priced for the quality they offer. I have had better ramen noodle soup. The server was polite. This was a disappointing experience when it came to food. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Tokoyaki - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Went to Jinya for lunch and was pleasantly surprised with the wide range of food on the menu. I had expected it to be relatively limited...but had a lot of variety. We had edamame and pork gyoza for appetizers. The gyoza was cooked perfectly. The recommended tonkotsu ramen was very well done. Sometimes the tonkotsu style broth is a little too heavy but I found this to be relatively light. I enjoyed the flavoring. The server was also extremely helpful and attentive. Every time my drink was going low, she would offer a refill. read more

Food (4/5): Food is always good here and over the three times I've been here, it's consistent. Oddly, I'm it a huge fan of their ramen but instead like to indulge in the sides and the non-ramen foods, which are delicious. Service (5/5): Franco (previously visited for happy hour), Roxanne (for dinner) and Jin (today). All servers were kind and attentive. Ambience (3/5): It is always loud in here, even when it's not crowded. Just the acoustics of the restaurant. I wish they had more booths as the chairs aren't very comfortable. read more

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I was in the mood for ramen and decided to try Jinya. They were fairly busy for lunch time which was nice because I was sitting at the ramen bar and sitting there alone isn't as fun when you're sitting with others. I was immediately greeted by the bartender who provided menus and shared the new lunch special - ramen + an appetizer sampler for $24. This was such a crazy deal because I at first thought I had to pick one of the three apps listed (which would have w still been an awesome deal) but the bartender told me all were included, WOW! I went w the spicy chicken ramen and the appetizers. Apps were out pretty quickly and my favorite of the 3 was the fried chicken. All three were tasty but that was my favorite. My ramen quickly followed and while yummy, wasn't as flavorful as other ramen I've had in addition to you needing to add on all the "dressing" for the ramen when in most ramen restaurants it's included (for instance you have to pay to add on an egg). Nonetheless I enjoyed lunch and since they have a variety of ramen I am sure I'll be back next time I'm in the area and in the mood for ramen. read more

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My wife and I went to Jinya recently to indulge in some hot ramen in the midst of this cold weather we are having. Our server Nicky was great. Extremely attentive and accommodating. He gave some really good recommendations in addition to being a great host. I got the Brussels Sprouts tempura and Tokyo Curry. They have this dipping sauce on the table called seasoning sauce that was great/fantastic and went very well with the Brussels Sprouts. It was pretty busy but we were able to get a seat with no problems. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Tokyo Curry - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Go for the spicy ones - it's not scary, don't be put off by the waiter. I had the spicy chicken as it came, and could have had a hotter version. But overall nice place, good service, very busy and buzzy read more

Food here has always tasted good IMO. Service is what you expect as well from a restaurant, no had experiences here. Ambiance can sort of be a sports bar which is cool, went here on a Sunday afternoon with some friends and they had the game on at the bar. read more

Food and service were exceptional. Our server Nicki made our first ever visit very memorable. So memorable we have another reservation for tonight.. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Unfiltered Sake.. and beyond meat boa - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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