D.C. Restaurant Lucky Buns Will Close, Jinya Ramen Will Open at the Wharf | Eater DC

"The fast-growing noodle bar franchise will take over the Wharf's waterfront 200-seat space with a sizable patio and bar, marking the Wharf's first dedicated ramen spot; an opening timeline is unclear. Sam Shoja, the franchise owner for all local Jinya locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, opened the first area store in Northern Virginia’s Mosaic District in 2016 and is pursuing an ambitious plan "to balloon the brand to 25 to 30 area locales" in the next few years, with store number nine about to open in Georgetown. The California-based chain, founded in 2010, has exploded to more than 60 locations across the country and offers five different broths, with its tonkotsu—"simmered for more than 18 hours"—being the most popular." - Tierney Plumb