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JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

3.9 (510 reviews)
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Caitlin S.

Great service, came for happy hour had the most delicious lychee tinis for $7 and crispy rice with spicy tuna which was also so good came with 3 pieces highly recommend happy hour was 3-5

Maya Mayuko T.

JINYA Ramen is located on robson street and always see long line-up. This time I made a reservation to avoid line-up. What we got: Tonkotsu black ramen Tonkotsu black broth had smooth tonkotsu flavor blends with black garlic oil well. Noodle itself was just ok. Topping were delicious. Salmon poke mini tacos was unique menu. Salmon poke was just ok. Tacos shell was crispy and enjoyed that combination. Pork chashu bowl was solid item. Pork chashu was well seasoned and lean and fatty part of chashu were well-balanced. Rice was too soft. However, I liked this item. Overall, we enjoyed both their food and ambience. It was definitely Ramen bar ambience and menu also matched the restaurant concept. It is not only ramen, they also offered variety of side dish, so, it is easy for us to pick this restaurant for any purpose . I really liked their concept.

Brussels sprouts tempura
Tarun C.

Great spot on Robson Street with a lively vibe. The Impossible Gyoza was delicious and surprisingly innovative. Cucumber Salad was good but a bit too salty. Brussels Sprouts Tempura had great flavor and sauces, just slightly oily. The Spicy Chicken Ramen had amazing broth, tender chicken, and perfect thin noodles. The Spicy Vegan Ramen was rich, spicy, and super satisfying. Service was really quick as well and very friendly. Overall, tasty dishes and a fun, crowded atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

Chicken karage
Lindsay D.

Good service, good portions of food. The sake flight was really decent and ran the gamut of the house sake to more premium brands. We tried the miso eggplant, creamy spicy shrimp tempura, chicken karate, and signature tonkotsu ramen. Would recommend for happy hour as it's good value and a convenient location to shows in the dt core.

Broccolini
Feifei R.

I came here after a long day work. So glad they open late, and the service is really quick. I love their ramens and this time I ordered the pork chashu bowl regular size was added fresh garlic. And broccolini on the side. Every ingredients is super delicious and mix well together. Really appreciate the quick service too.

Ramen and Beer/Highball
Kevin W.

It was our favorite restaurant to have dined at during my partner and my trip to Vancouver. Everything from hospitality, quality of the food, ambiance and décor was well planned and executed perfectly. Upon arrival, we were seated at the high tops next to each other with menus and prompt waters delivered. The host also informed us of the specials for the day before asking us to take out time with the menu. The bartender quickly finished the two cocktails he was preparing and then came over to address us. After asking if we had been there, he made a few recommendations before telling us to give him a wave when we were ready. My boyfriend got their Signature Ramen Combination and a Highball while I got their Classic Ramen Combination and a Beer. The combinations arrived within 8-10 minutes and included a salad and a side of your choice. My boyfriend got the Gyoza while I opted for the chicken pieces. We also decided to share an order of the Salmon Aburi. After finishing our appetizers, which were delightful and left us craving move, they bussed our plates and delivered the main entrees. The bartender also made it a point to chat with us, asked where we were from, whether the food was to our liking, and talked a little bit about the ramen before tending to another couple that had been seated to the high tops. They definitely left a fantastic impression, with their delicious offerings and top notch customer service.

Angie L.

Genuinely wish I could give this place zero stars. Disgusting food and horrible service. What a combo. Where do I start? We frequent the area from the states and wanted to try a new place downtown. We walked in and they weren't busy, but the hostess walked to seat us and immediately told us, "you have 90 minutes"... ok? We sat down and the table was so cramped for my 2 kids, husband, and I. Whatever. Our waitress was right off the bat rude and dismissive. Whatever. I ordered the chicken chasu bowl with the upgrade of quinoa and beans. Kids each got a kids meal and husband got a tonkatsu ramen bowl. We also ordered some gyozas and the lychee martini. The lychee martini had no trace of alcohol lol. It was literally just juice. The chicken chasu bowl was disgusting with absolutely ZERO flavor. I ate 1/4 of it and the rest went to waste unfortunately. Even my kids wouldn't eat it. The kids got a decent kids meal with ramen and crispy chicken and French fries. Husband's ramen broth was so salty and just underwhelming. Total was about $140 CAD and absolutely the worst meal we had while in Canada. Our waitress never once checked on us and when we did ask for some refills on water, we had a horrible attitude. Listen, save your money and appetite. There are so many other ramen houses nearby that are worth your business. This place is greedy and low quality.

Salina S.

I like to call this place the cactus club of ramen It has a big space and beautiful decor, loud and dark, very unlike the usual hole in the wall Ramen shops. There's always a lineup outside this location downtown. The food is good/fine.

Black tonkatsu ramen
Evan C.

I had the black tonkotsu ramen. Place is busy but not too bad and service fairly friendly and nonintrusive. The ramen itself seems decent, light tonkotsu sauce - not rich; meat is great - a bit fatty which I like. Egg is done fairly well, just slightly runny. Noodles have good consistency. I like that it comes with egg, mushrooms, seaweed. Overall decent place, I would put it slightly under say Denbo but only by a very small amount. Quiet enough to catch up with an old friend.

Gyoza + Bun
John G.

Just got to Vancouver and was looking for our first spot to eat. JINYA fit the bill. Was seated right away, friendly host and servers. We were hungry and ordered quite a bit: Impossible Bun, Impossible Gyoza, Flying Vegan Harvest + Egg, Spicy Chicken Ramen + Egg, Lycheetinis, Suntory Toki Highballs, Mochi Green Tea, and Panna Cotta. Everything was really good, some of the vegan/impossible stuff was a bit on the saltier side, but still good. Drinks were good, but on the lighter side (like a bud light). We had 2 drinks each and didn't feel anything. The panna cotta is a MUST try. It was a great balance of flavor and richness. Mochi ice cream is like what you'd buy at the store. I'd give it a 4.5*.

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Trendy, hot spot. You get crowd. Food was very good. Service was great. We would go back.

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The food - the service and atmosphere are excellent- busy fun place -very consistent- you can be guaranteed a good meal on every visit

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