Jinya Ramen has been in RTC for quite some time now and there are several that have popped up in the DMV. Jinya ramen is solid. Like the Tonkotsu but recently had a fix for Wonton Ramen noodles which you can't get at every ramen joint. The Shrimp Wonton ramen hit the spot..looks super spicy but it isnt..Personally think it is a bit lighter than your typical ramen so it's a good change of pace. There are also numerous options from a ramen standpoint so that's also appealing. Nice ambiance and a good place for a date...try it. read more

Pork chashu rice bowl was good, added chili oil to it and it was perfect. Drinks took a little long to get, I think there was only one bartender, but, overall, a good experience. Would go back read more

Nice restaurant located in a trendy neighborhood. It was not too busy on a Sunday evening and we were seated right away at a long table with bar top stool. Wish there are hooks where we can put our bag and jacket. It has a nice bar area with large TV screen. First thing we learned was that the restaurant originated from Japan. Was surprised that this restaurant with 40+ locations in the US doesn't have a location in the tri-state but then maybe there is too much competition there. Appetizers such as gyoza and takoyaki were good. The pork belly bun was a bit disappointing with lots of fat and pretty pricey for one. We decided to stick to its signature food which is the ramen. The tonkotsu original was great. Loved its thick noodle. The limited combo of the ramen and two pieces of crispy fried chicken was a great idea. The chicken ramen with vegetable soup was delicious. Service was attentive. Nice dining option if you Are in the area. read more

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My boyfriend and I love the ramen at Jinya. This is the third location we've been to but the first time the amazing food was matched with even better service. We sat with Nicky, he was super friendly, attentive, and just made the whole experience awesome. Definitely one of the best service experiences we've had. If you're craving some yummy ramen and great vibes, this is the spot. We'll for sure be back! read more

the first time i ate at jinya was a huge disappointment. i got the tonkotsu original 2010, and although it was made with lots of love, the pork-based broth was just not for me. this was at the mosaic district location, which was way fancier in terms of ambiance and interior. at the reston location, this older lady was our server. she was so attentive and friendly, the visit was memorable. we shared some laughs and left extremely happy! this time, i ordered the chicken ramen in mild. i ordered a bowl of rice to finish the rest of the broth too, i highly recommend! it was truly phenomenal. my partner ordered the tonkotsu black, and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. i would just be cautious if you have a weak stomach/dont enjoy pork as much! for good service, visit reston. for more of the fancy "date night" vibe and a larger space, go to mosaic. read more

It was our first time here and this place is AMAZING! Service was great, drinks were delicious, and food was so so tasty! Dogs are allowed in their patio and they will bring your pup and water bowl which we always appreciate since we take our pup everywhere. I worked at multiple restaurants as a server and bartender and always appreciate good service and this place does this! Everyone was attentive from our server, to our food runner, to the manager who took the time to do a round and check-in to people dining even those in the patio, to the busser. 10/10 recommend ! read more

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

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If you enjoy Asian cuisine with a modern flavor JINYA Ramen is the place for you. The lychee margarita is a explosion of sweet tropical taste. The food presentation is a 8/10. Flavor ranks 7/10. The pork bowl could use more sauce to prevent the rice to overpower the dry taste . Service above and beyond the waitress help with drinks and kept consistency of checking on my group. Ambiance cool , calm and very clean . read more

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Jinya has a wide selection of ramen options as well as other rice bowls and appetizers. The chicken karaage was quite delicious. The broth had a really strong flavor and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Though the chicken was in the broth, it still maintained a slight crispy texture. Our server was very attentive and brought our food out in a decent time and we did not have to wait long. Additionally, the staff in this location is very attentive. One person in our party had a food allergy and they went out of their way to accommodate her. read more

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

I had been craving a bao bun for months and months, and Jinya delivered on that dream and so much more! Everything in this visit was just fantastic. We were greeted extremely warmly when we first walked in. The setup is so cute, it just feels warm and modern and hip. There are so many options for the ramen. But back to that bao bun- we got that for an appetizer and I swear I could've eaten at least 7 more. They were SO GOOD! So good, so good, oh yeah and sooo good!!! It was everything I had been wanting for a long time. And then the ramen: the spicy is wonderful! There's a great array of add-ins so that you can get your bowl just how you want it. I really could eat at Jinya everyday and would be the happiest person. Too bad I don't live near one. Definitely recommend this one! read more

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I ordered the Shrimp Wonton Ramen with a seasoned egg and it was delicious. The broth was rich and creamy, the shrimp was well cooked, and the thick noodles went perfectly with everything. Shoutout to Tara for the great service and for remembering our orders so well! (And complimenting my brother's shoes) read more

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

Solid Ramen spot in Reston! They have great outdoor seating, and service was super quick the Friday night we dropped by. I got the tonkotsu black - which was pretty good. There were a lot of non-traditional takes on ramen on the menu - including vegan and gluten free. It did feel a bit smaller in size compared to other ramen I have had in NY, but nevertheless it was still tasty! If you need a ramen fix, this place can definitely provide you that. read more

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

I thought I wasn't a big back until I came here. I love the food so much and I literally had a foodgasm read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

The ramen was just okay. I heard great things about this place and was a little disappointed. Service was great tho

The hostess is nasty and not friendly.she has purple hair. Unfortunately as Japanese, we always try to be polite. Jinya needs to train their hostess more read more

I took my friend here for the first time & the service was amazing! As expected, the food came out fresh. I love the Flying Vegan Harvest. So many different flavor profiles and big portions of food read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Flying Vegan Harvest - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

JAPANESE RAMEN / RESTON, VA / 05-29-21 / TAKE-OUT DINNER +You can't go wrong with the Tonkatsu Black Ramen. +The charsiu pork melts in your mouth. +Make sure to ask for the crushed garlic and spicy paste. +Jinya's ramen broths are rich in flavor and pack a punch in the umami department. -I wish they would give a little more broth. -The to-go containers are small and flimsy. Jinya is a regular Japanese ramen shop that's in my rotation, so we go about 2-3 times a year. Check them out, Yelpers! read more

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Third time at Jinya and it's always been a winner for me. The small plates are delicious and innovative. The ramen is delicious and with generous portions. Try the Red Garnet ramen. Highly recommended. Frankel is a great server. Asked to be seated with him. read more

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Love this place, the Menu choices are great, and the Ramen broths are flavorful. I had the chicken wonton, with chicken broth, chicken wonton (duh), kikurage (wood ear mushrooms), green onions and thin noodles. I substituted for thick noodles and topped it off with crispy onions. Our waitress Deidre was great!!, she gave us the "spiel" on Jinya, and was very knowledgeable of the menu and, very attentive to us. You can't go wrong with this restaurant! Especially when it's cold out!! Warm up to Jinya you won't be sorry!! read more

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Decided to check it out. Ordered food and beer. Oddly the beer was a no show and my wife does not drink when there is food. Of course the ramen came first and then the beer which we sent it back and it was annoying. Meanwhile, the ramen dishes we got were so good any frustration quickly melted away. I had the spicy miso with ground pork. Hello flavor town. It had soba noodles that were fresh and oh so good. As I got down into the broth it got better and better. Possibly a bit heavy on salt but I gobbled it up. My wife had the tonkutsu black which she really enjoyed. Different thinner noodles and less sodium as it was not miso broth. The manager came by with the beers and apologized graciously and offered the beers for free. That was refreshing as many times when restaurants make a mistake nothing is said or done. So kudos to the manager and yes I enjoyed my beer, but more importantly we will return. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Spicy miso ramen - YUM - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

It's unfortunate that such a hip place with decent ramen has such a poor planning and service. How can a group of two people be forgotten when they are sitting on the edge of a corner next to the walkway to the back tables with all the waiters and waitresses walking by? For 30 minutes mind you. We only got noticed because I had to stop someone to let them know that we did not get our water or taken our orders yet. Yes, groups after us were served. I wanted to like this place but the service broke it for me. I cannot recommend this place and I hope it wasn't for reasons other than the waiters "just forgot". read more

I've ordered take out from here before once, and what I ordered (chef's special) was great. However our in person dining experience today was not. We were seated at a dirty table that needed to be wiped down. It took our server forever to come so we could place our order. Both the drinks and the ramen we wanted were not available that day despite being on the menu, so we had to reorder. When our appetizer came, we had to wait for our waiter to come back so we could request plates and utensils in order to begin eating. When our ramen came, we had to request spoons. Our water glasses remained empty throughout the meal. I hope it was just an off day for this place, because the service was horrendous. The salmon appetizer was good, but all our ramens were too salty with not enough broth for what was inside the bowl. read more

Ask for Florencia!! She's so nice and truly knows hospitality! This is a ramen chain that gets it right with a PLETHORA of vegan dishes that are insanely good! Can't go wrong with the impossible gyoza or anything with the impossible meat! The atmosphere inside is super spacious and welcoming. Honestly, this is a FANTASTIC date spot. read more

Clean, spacious, and beautifully presented ramen. If you check my reviews, I had ramen at daikaya in dc on the same day but it's much better here than at daikaya. Order the tonkatsu and you can't go wrong here. read more

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

Second time in a row we have been refused any of the open tables in the main dining area and seated in the back corner of the side room with the screaming children. We are a 30 year old couple on a date with no kids. They refused to let us sit in any of the 5-7 other open tables so we left. Not impressed. read more

Great ramen! I had a pork ramen with miso broth. It was delicious and perfectly spicy (though not technically the "spicy miso" that was on the menu). I appreciate that they slightly customized the ramen to suit me. We also ordered a side of tempura Brussels Sprouts wh inch were delicious -- a spicy Mayo or other sauce would have been nice, but we devoured them plain just fine. The restaurant was busy and quite loud, but otherwise a nice space. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely back when I'm next in Reston. read more

Excellent meal--started with tempura shrimp and also tempura Brussels --both were excellent. House salad dressing was perfection. We got the spicy vegan bowl and chicken ramen. The broth and ingredients for both were fresh and super tasty. Frankel took excellent care of us. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Spicy creamy vegan ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Stay away. This place has gone downhill. You pay $28 for noodles. There's barely any protein, the spicy sauce is a drop in a tiny cup. And egg costs $2.50. One time they forgot my added shrimp and when I mentioned it the manager ghosted me. I would stay away... read more

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

I ordered take out as I have a gift card from them but unfortunately they forgot to take my order so I had to wait. I called ahead asking for the spicy chicken ramen and the girl in the phone seemed to be extra busy so I had to tell her to make the spicy level mild as I didn't want to burn my tongue with spiciness. I decided to stop at a couple of stores before since she said it would be 15 min. When I got there she asked if it was online, I said no I had called and she looked for my order in the shelf but nothing was there. She looked at her pad and I guess saw she forgot to put in order. Once she did, she said she would bring it from the kitchen but came back and said it will be right out. I waited a few minutes than asked how much longer and she said it should be out soon since they were very busy. ? I arrived and the place looked pretty empty and realized she probably went to the back to tell them to pack it up right away. After 10 minutes of waiting, finally came out and I ran out of there since I had to pick up my son. When I got home The food was good but utensils were missing. I think if I'm going to pay for a $20 dollar soup I would 1. Expect it to come with napkins and at least a fork and 2. Not have to wait if there's an option of calling ahead. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Spicy chicken ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Great service from Natalie and the food was amazing! I got the tonkotsu black ramen and it was really good.

Such giant portions. The staff is super friendly and caring. Ramen is super yummy and authentic and drinks are yummy too! read more

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Visiting with family over the holidays and that Washington DC cold chilled us to the bone so nothing better than Ramen. Was a quiet night for them as we got in late but service and food were worthy of many returns. read more

I don't know what kind of magic is used in making this dish but it is incredibly delicious!! I added the seasoned egg which was a yummy compliment to the creamy spicy ramen broth. Highly recommend. read more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Jinya take out bag - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Introducing Japanese ramen to my fiancé for the first time, I figured Jinya would be the best place to go. I've never been to Reston one so I wanted to visit their place as well. It is definitely less crowded than Mosaic district one, but the interior layout and theme is very nice as any other ones. I noticed that their menu changed since I've visited last time so I wanted to try something new. My fiancé had my go-to, tonkotsu black and I had Jinya chicken ramen. Very nice flavor still. It's savory and thick. Chicken is definitely recommended for first timer but if anyone is up for trying something new, go straight ahead to tonkotsu broth! Their chicken karaage is always phenomenal so it's better that you try it. I loved their dining experience. I want to come back again sometime sooner for different entrees or even for happy hours. So worth it :) read more

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After a subpar first attempt I decided to give Jinya another shot AND I'm so happy I did! I believe it was opening day woes during covid are over and the kitchen and Jinya team have gotten in a great groove! I made a point to re-order exactly what I had the first time. I wanted to make sure that I was able to compare the items and give an honest review. I can tell you that the quality was so much better! The Jinya bun was much better and had a delightful crunch. The toppings weren't overpowering, but rather a compliment to the tasty pork. The guoza wasn't oily and was the perfect texture, chewy with a nice sear. The ramen was FLAVORFUL and I nearly ate the entire thing - I couldn't get enough! The noodles were perfect rly cooked and the ingredients were fresh. I'm so happy that I gave Jinya another try. I want to think the manager and wait staff are being very accommodating. I will definitely be back! read more

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The spicy chicken ramen along with wonton chicken ramen are very delicious! And service is very welcome!

Hostess don't have an urgency to accommodate guest needs. I don't usually do this but something needs to happen. I'm a regular at jinya read more

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

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This place was really fast and the worker named Amina was very nice and kind our food was out in like 3 minutes.And the place is cool nice and was really pretty. read more

I just ate the most amazing spicy chicken ramen The service was excellent such professional staff I'm definitely coming back read more

The ramen was delicious, but I would have liked it to be a little more spicy so I recommend the highest spice level if you enjoy a good kick. The service was great and the vibe was 100% relaxed and friendly. Would come back! read more

TL;DR: Super solid ramen spot. Great food. Great Service. Overall amazing experience Ambiance: Came here around 7:30PM on a weekday, and the restaurant was pretty busy! The decor is so cute (mix between modern and themed) and makes you feel warm and comfortable. It is dimly lit, but not so much that you can't read a menu. Table seating was staggered to maintain social distancing as well. Perfect for a date night Service: Everyone was wearing a mask, gloves, and all safety measures were put in place. The hostess was super friendly as soon as we stepped inside. Great way to set the tone. Once seated, we were greeted by our server, Nathan. He was so nice, very informative to any questions we had, and extremely attentive. The runners were also very quick to bring plates for sharing, delicately placed our meals on the table, and cleared our table when needed. The manager, Rafael, was also very friendly. He was going to EVERY SINGLE table, making sure everyone was enjoying their meal and to see if we needed anything. Customer service at its finest FOOD: my favorite part - Lychee martini: Add soju to anything, and I'm there. I'm not a huge drinker, but this martini tasted like juice (up my alley), but it wasn't overly sweet (which usually makes me sick) - It's Santorini Time: My husband loved this drink. It has whiskey in it, and you can definitely taste it, but doesn't overwhelm the other flavors - Takoyaki: I haven't had this dish since I went to Japan, but it was so delicious. It has a tiny bit more filling than I was expecting, but I didn't mind. And there were also big chunks of octopus in each piece. The octopus was also super soft and tender, not chewy! I also like how it was lightly drizzled with sauce and sprinkled with bonito flakes, rather than smothered in both. The egg salad on the bottom was a great addition. Would come back just for this - Spicy Tonkotsu: my husband ordered this one. SO GOOD. I kept going back for more and more spoonfuls of his ramen lol. The broth is just overflowing with flavor. It had the good fullness of flavor, with a little kick of spice - Spicy Umami Miso Ramen: Again. Just wow. I love all things spicy. This had that kick, but wasn't over whelming. This came with ground meat, bokchoy, and bean sprout. Y'all. I don't really like bean sprouts, but I ate ALL of them. The textures of the noodles was also one of my favorite parts about the ramen. They were chewy and delicious, but not in an undone way. UGH. SO GOOD. - Extra side of Chasu Pork: THIS... When we both took our first bite of this, our eye lit up. To be honest, I have only been to a handful of ramen places in the DMV area. But this one is hands down, my favorite one by far. My husband and I try to support local business as much as we can. Glad we can add this place to our list! read more

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