I CANNOT believe this place has anything less than 4 stars. To me and my girlfriend, this is our go-to Ramen spot. We are always comparing other places to this shop. The service is great, we are always seated quickly and get checked on very regularly. We even share laughs with staff. They accommodate our seating requests EVERY time. It gets warm indoors due to the proximity of the kitchen (It IS a bar), they have a fire pit for cold windy days and turn on misters for hot sunny days. The lights aren't blinding fluorescents but atmospheric and warm. I get migraines so this is a huge bonus. We haven't received a wrong order or forgotten addition even once. The food is delicious and super flavorful every time. We take advantage of the ability to ask for more noodles every visit. I sometimes have 3+ bowls worth for less than the price of two. My go to is the original 2010 ramen. Side notes: I have a severe fish allergy and never had any reaction eating here, unlike other places who may swear the broth has no fish. The pork chashu is super flavorful and the soft boiled seasoned egg hits every time. They have japanese beer in bottle or draft and also serve hot tea, for anyone interested. read more

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I was very pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed my experience here! To start, we got the takoyaki. This was crispy on the outside and perfectly gooey at the center. They sat in a layer of egg salad at the bottom, which I really enjoyed! This was super yummy. For my main entree, I got the JINYA Tonkatsu Black ramen! This was great! The broth was light but still full of flavor. I didn't feel greasy or too full after this. The noodle texture was perfect. I love that their noodles are a little thin. The soft boiled egg was shockingly the best part! Perfectly cooked and packed with umami!!! I highly recommend. The restaurant is very tiny, so I wouldn't recommend coming with more than 4 people. Parking can also be difficult at Oakridge Mall. read more

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Wow. I am surprised there are already so many posts about the service of this place. Well.. here is another one. My family and I had been eating at JINYA at Oakridge for quite some time. However, about 2 weeks ago, we arrived for lunch with a party of five. The restaurant was not busy, and there was no one else waiting. We requested to have two adjacent tables (a 2-top and a 4-top) combined- a configuration we had personally seen used at this location before. The manager, Kathy, flatly refused. Her excuse was that the tables were "reserved" for someone who had called ahead. However, as we were leaving the restaurant to sit outside in the heat, we witnessed those exact tables being given to a party that had just signed in on the walk-in waitlist. That was surreal. We were lied to straight in the face. I wrote a complain to JINYA corp via their official feedback page. Zero response (part of the reason I am writing here). There are tons of good ramen places. At this point, this place is not on our list. read more

Came in and got seated right away. Located just outside of the food court in Oakridge Mall. The service was horrible. We ordered a bunch of appetizers a ramen and their garlic rice. The ramen ((the entree) came out first. It came ahead of the appetizers we ordered. Halfway to eating the ramen, the pork buns came. Note: I ordered 2, but 1 came. Then the salmon taco....10 mins later, the tuna taco....then the brussel sprouts tempura. As we were finishing, the garlic rice entree came...and finally, the final pork bun. They were so disorganized. Overall, I have been coming to this place but this has gotta be the worse experience I've had. And the special they have, the ramen...was beyond horrible. Chicken chunks, sprouts and cabbage. The ambiance was that of a small ramen place which was nice, but seating is limited. They have a closed patio, but no fan. They use a mist machine but the bad part was it sprays water on your food. read more

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I don't know why this place is underrated. I have tried their Veg Ramen and they are absolutely delicious. Their impossible gyoza are amazing as well ! Their service is pretty quick and you have ample of seats. I would recommend this ramen place anytime ! read more

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Jinya is a ramen spot located on the outside of Oakridge Mall. They have indoor and covered outdoor seating with heaters that is nice and cozy. The service is always solid but it definitely does get quiet busy in there. I have tried a few different dishes but the birria ramen is my favorite. read more

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Got a few apps for the table and I ordered the tonkotsu black ramen for myself. The spicy tuna taco was better than the salmon taco. The gyozas were greasy. The ramen wasn't piping hot when it came out. The ramen was pretty oily. They also aren't a big place so for 6 people we were seated outside and it was pretty hot. They turned the misters on for us to cool down the area. The service was decent. read more

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The ramen was delicious! I had the spicy chicken ramen, and although it was not spicy to me (I have a really high tolerance for spice) it was really good! My boyfriend had the birria ramen, which was also really good, but mine was my favorite! The service was helpful and quick! Multiple staff checked in on us multiple times to see how we were doing! read more

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Ordered a chicken wonton soup via DoorDash. I was hesitant to, but I needed something warm and soup-y because I was feeling sick. This spot provided the quickest delivery. Pros: they labeled the containers...and the food was made quickly. Cons: The broth was WAY too salty, I almost considered diluting it with water. I didn't finish everything, just felt full of regrets. Never again. read more

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What a disappointing spot for ramen! With how many good ramen spots there are in the Bay Area it's astonishing how places like this stay in business! We came by on a Friday night at 8pm and got seated at one of those big tables shared with other parties. All the other four-seaters were empty and we asked to sit at one, but they said those were reserved for the "dinner rush". Bruh it's already 8pm and the joint and mall were pretty empty. By the time we left, it was still empty and no one had sat there... We ordered the Spicy Chicken Ramen and Flying Vegan Harvest. Spicy Chicken Ramen (1/5): This was a pretty sad chicken ramen. The broth had no depth of flavor and tasted like watered-down chicken broth, and was lukewarm not even hot! The noodles were thin and limp, and the dish only comes with two small slices of unseasoned chicken breast. For almost $20 this was a slap to the face! Flying Vegan Ramen (3/5): I like how they have a decent selection of vegan ramens and this one was pretty flavorful with fresh veggies! Not amazing but passable. Overall, vegan ramens are ok but would definitely not come here for the chicken ramen. Also if you're a party of two you might have to awkwardly sit at a big table across from other parties. read more

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Pretty average probably around a ~2.5/5 rounded up. Premium Tonkatsu Red (Lv 6 spice) ~2.5/5 - First, the spice is pretty weak, level 6 is basically if you ate two bags of hot cheetos. Unfortunate that going up in spice costs $1 since the ramen itself is already expensive at $20 for what you get. Next, there's just so little in this bowl that I frankly don't think it's even close to being worth $20. Anyone who has been to Ramen Nagi knows their $16 ramen probably can fill you up 2x better while being 2x more flavorful. Thick noodles were a let down, it's hard to explain but while they had an initial bite to them, they were overall more soggy than chewy, also very unfortunate. Rice bowls look pretty sad/plain if ignoring the nice dishes they bring it out in. Menu(s) provided at the front/door - completely useless. What is the point of having non-location specific menus that state "Menu prices vary by location" at the front. Like... I'm literally in one of your locations, why is it not priced out already? Customer service is the only reason they're above 2 realistically. The hostess and waiters are friendly and check in with you often. read more

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This was a last-minute decision, and I'm so glad we came. We were seated right away. We absolutely loved the ramen. My husband ordered the beef birria ramen, and it truly felt like Mexico in a bowl of noodles--bold, comforting, and full of flavor. He loved it. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen at level five, which was perfect. Next time, I'll probably push it to level six or seven because it was that good. Even the kids finished their meals, which says a lot. Everything was delicious, and the experience exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place. read more

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Nice looking restaurant in a nice area, but the foods do not live up with the expectations. The restaurant is located in the outside of the mall so parkings could be hard to find sometimes. But they should all be free parkings. The servers were quick to sit us down and took our orders. The menu was pretty self-explanatory with some pictures to guide you. We got 2 mocktails. We thought the matcha lychee drink was decent, definitely missing flavor of matcha but good enough to keep you hydrated during the meals. We didn't care about the other one since it's forgettable and not good. We got their original tonkosu 2010, which was so salty. At least they didn't mess up the meats and portion was ok. I personally got their rice bowl and chicken and it turned out to be so dry and flavorless. No soups, no moist, no drops of water were in this bowl of rice. But at least the portion was ok. Would not come back to this beautiful restaurant, simply because of their foods were not good and there are other options nearby that you can try out. read more

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Been wanting to try this spot, actually came here on a Wednesday for a surprise birthday dinner with a group of 8. We ordered the gyoza, crispy chicken, and Jinya buns for appetizers to share. Honestly, the crispy fried chicken was probably the best thing I had all night. I was craving a mixed drink, but apparently they only offer cocktails at certain locations, which was disappointing. I settled for the Matcha Lychee Lemonade mocktail and that was actually really good. For ramen, I ordered the Jinya Tonkotsu Black, and it barely had any broth. It was honestly underwhelming for the price. The ramen overall was extremely mid. Service was okay. Our server was nice but kind of awkward. My boyfriend asked, "What sake do you recommend?" and he said, "I don't drink, but it's been cold lately so I get this one," and pointed to a sake on the menu. We looked at each other like... wait, I thought you don't drink? Not sure if he was trying to upsell us, but he didn't convince us otherwise lol. Overall, it was just okay. For that price point, we probably should've gone next door to Mumu Hotpot instead. read more

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A good ramen spot to get your fix. I personally like the thick noodles. I like the chewiness. Broth was solid. Servers are nice. Apps are definitely overpriced for the amount and taste. Salmon sushi- too much rice to fish ratio, sauce wasn't giving much. Eggplant was good- but it's just eggplant. Nothing special. Fresh-ish garlic available! Ask your waiter. read more

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I've been going here since they opened at Oakridge. I've never been disappointed by their food and service. This visit was no exception. I'm glad they're still serving up good comfort food. I tried the Ciao Ramen, which I found interesting. The Italian fusion ramen with tomato added to the broth was delicious. It might be for everyone, but I thought the flavors were good and the pieces of tart cherry tomatoes helped provide balance. I also tried the Aburi Oshi-Sushi Salmon, which was also good. I removed the slices of jalapenos because I didn't want the spice. read more

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first time and last time here. this place has been in my bookmark for a long time. sadly, it was such a disappointing meal for me. i got the tonkotsu original since i am not a fan of garlic in my ramen. both meats and noodles are just standard. id say flavor wise, broth is above average. however, it was so so so greasy. i felt sick shortly after it while walking around the mall. service was fast since its a small place that offers indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I've been to Jinya Ramen a few more times over the years. They've changed their menu but you can still get some decent ramen and sides. I rarely go to the mall to eat, but if I see a movie or spend some time shopping, I might stop by Jinya to have a meal. I've met multiple people there and introduced them to Jinya. Everyone I've taken has added Jinya to their lists of places to visit again. On one visit, my friend tried the 2010 Original ramen while I got the Jinya Black. We also got some karaage chicken. Another time, my friend got the Tonkotsu spicy mild and I again got the Jinya Tonkotsu Black. Most recently, I brought a friend from out of town to have his first ramen EVER! I am a creature of habit, because I got the Jinya Tonkotsu Black (again) and he tried the Premium Tonkotsu Red. We also shared the Crispy Chicken and Pork Gyoza. Jinya has been a steady local place for years. Next time you need to go to Oakridge, give them a try. read more

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I love the chicken ramen but it's a little pricey for the amount of ramen served. The business could also benefit from offering sizes such as large or small. Similarly to pho read more

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The restaurant look aesthetic and I like the vibe in there, The service was great as well, I love the ramen the most, however I wouldn't recommend for Takoyaki because it's kinda raw read more

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The spicy cream ramen is my absolute favourite at Jinya! It's so flavourful and delicious and our go to for rainy evenings. The service is amazing, the ambiance is super cosy. read more

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Everything is always amazing and yummy. Fast service and all the staff is nice and friendly. There is mo harsh lighting and you get a say in where you sit. Outdoor seating is nice when its hot or if you just run warmer and indoor seating is perfect for cold temperatures. Its a very good date spot and me and my boyfriend go there all the time. Every time we go its always like were having it for the first time. Its that good. When I saw that it had less than 4 stars I was in shock. I personally always get the chicken wonton ramen with a seasoned egg. The seasoned egg is SO good. Its a soft boiled egg and its perfect every time. You are also able to get more servings of noodles and we always end up getting up to 3 of them. read more

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Terrible customer service! They promote a loyalty program but dont honor it, my kids were upset. Don't come here read more

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This is by far the best ramen I had. Love the taste of every dish and service is fast. Ambiance is cool and casual. They have outdoor seating with heaters and inside . A must try if you love ramen food. I cannot stop raving about their delicious broth in every dish . read more

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Husband and I really enjoyed our lunch here on a rainy day. We were sat quickly and the server was friendly and prompt. The chicken ramen was delicious and we loved the lychee matcha mocktail. Very delicious and refreshing. She poured the fresh matcha in the drink and the presentation was elevated with a smoked Jinya print on the lemon. The ambiance is really nice and cozy on the heated patio and the long fire table in the middle felt very swanky. We will be back on the next cool day to enjoy again. ;) read more

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Honestly, the staff was terrible. We waited at least 15 minutes, and no one came by to take our order. When I finally flagged a server, she brushed me off and went to take another customer's order instead. That was enough -- my young son and I decided to leave. I've eaten here several times before during lunch and never had issues; in fact, the service used to be quite good. But lately, no one smiles, and the team just isn't friendly. We ended up going to Sanraku instead, and it was like night and day -- quick, attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. It's a real pity because the food here is great, but the service has become so poor and dismissive that it's just not worth it anymore. read more

At the mall so decided to get some lunch and chose to eat at JINYA. Ambience here is very casual and laid back with a cozy inside dining and extra outdoor seating with heaters to keep you warm in the winter months. We were seated and our order was taken down cuz we already knew what we wanted. Food came out fairly quickly and we got to it, lol. Ordered the spicy chicken ramen because SPICY caught my eye. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't spicy, no problem, I just added some chili from the condiments tray at the table. Much better. Also orders some meet buns that were very tasty and had to order another one for my hubby. read more

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It may be called the Impossible rice bowl but the real star of the bowl is not the Impossible ground. Crispy tempura batter, creamy chickpeas, rich curry, and fluffy rice combine into the perfect bite. Service was friendly. It did take a bit of time to get the food but it was worth the wait. One of my favorite vegan friendly spots in town. read more

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My partner had the regular tonkotsu ramen, while I love my garlic, I ordered the black ramen. Both had great flavor and I almost preferred the regular to the garlic one. The service was good, nothing to complain about. My only issue would be the price is a little steep for the amount you get. I normally never finish an entire bowl of ramen and I crushed this one. read more

Came on a Friday afternoon with my husband and toddler. She was craving some noodles. I was very happy they have a kids meal. She mainly ate the noodles and veggies. It also comes with a little cup of ice cream too. My husband and I enjoyed our tonkostu black. I prefer the thick noodles. Try them if you like more chewy noodles. read more

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This was a pretty good ramen shop within the mall area. It's definitely a bit pricey so be aware of that before coming. We actually came during an anniversary special where certain ramens were half off. The broth of the ramen had a really good depth of flavor. The baos were pretty good with the flavored meat and sauce. The staff seemed really busy so it was hard to get their attention at times. It's a nice atmosphere for dinner if you're in the area. read more

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I'm a repeat customer here! Love the food. Today I had the Pork Chachu bowl and it was amazing. We also had the glazed egg plant, also delicious. Service was good. I'd give them 5 stars, but on this very hot day, I have to say it's too hot in here. Turn up the AC please. Decided not to get my normal black garlic ramen because it's too hot in here. read more

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***3.5 stars*** About a 10 min wait for my party of 2 on a Friday evening. We both ordered the Jinya Tonkotsu Black. Broth was pretty flavorful, chashu and egg were both pretty good, but I was ok about the thin noodles as I usually I prefer thicker noodles. Service was standard, food came out pretty quickly. Not the best ramen I've had but gets the job done! read more

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I tried the char siu pork bowl with onsen egg, and it wasn't as tasty as the same bowl at Jinya Honolulu. My son had the same 2010 Tonkotsu ramen that he gets at Jinya Honolulu and it wasn't the same flavor either. Overall it'll do if you crave ramen, but not all Jinya locations have the same recipes, just FYI. read more

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Ordered to go and only got 2 small pieces of meat. It wasn't even good and it was $33.. for one bowl that literally has nothing in it. Don't waste ur money here there's a lot of local shops in San Jose who pack on the food. read more

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I like this place and the variety of broth options they provide. I'm not personally vegetarian but I have some friends who are and it's nice to be able to get ramen with them. Noodles are bouncy, broth is tasty. The only downside is parking but I have no problem parking farther out and walking. Need to drop by again sometime soon! read more

I'm so happy we tried this place! We arrived close to 6:30 on a Friday and were seated right away. The host sat us at the outdoor fire pit which was nice and kept us warm in the chilly weather. It's definitely a smaller restaurant, so don't be surprised if you're seated next to another party. I ordered the J. Girl cocktail for my drink and it was the perfect blend of strawberry and mint. Not overly sweet which I appreciated. I ordered the Jinya Chicken ramen as my entree and really enjoyed it. The noodles and chicken were cooked perfectly. The broth is rich, but not in a bad way. I liked it! They also have a ton of add-ons that you can pick from if the ramen you select is missing something you like. Our service overall was really quick and we had a good experience. We'd come back again! read more

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Service was great but their ramen went downhill a bit. I ordered a lemonade and a tonkotsu original ramen. As I got the lemonade it was very sticky and tasted very sweet to be a lemonade. Once I got my ramen I noticed there was no green onions but a lot of spinach. I was confuse to why they would give me spinach and no green onions. The broth was very thick and tasted a lot like garlic. For the ramen and lemonade the price came out to $25.00. The pork chashu was tasty along with the egg, but overall the broth and spinach took away the flavor of my ramen. read more

My first ramen tasting was at Jinya Ramen in Austin and after couple of years again visited this location. Not to forget, if u finish your ramen till the end, sometimes the bowl has a message for you ;) They have option of thin noodles. The outdoor seating is well closed and has fireplace so its warm on a winter evening. It has outside entrance in the mall which is good. We were pretty engaged but i think they took sometime to get our order. read more

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I went here with a friend recently and ordered the jinya chicken ramen. The service was great and our server's advice on what to order was helpful. The seating area was very nice. I thought the broth was good but not as flavorful as some chicken ramen's I've had. The chicken itself was a bit cold but wasn't too bad after it sat in the broth for a bit. Overall I would go back but I would try the spicy chicken ramen instead. read more

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