Jin Ramen West Harlem

Ramen restaurant · Morningside Heights

Jin Ramen West Harlem

Ramen restaurant · Morningside Heights

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3183 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

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Ramen & rice bowls with flavorful broths & crispy pork buns  

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3183 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Get directions

125.jinramen.com

$20–30 · Menu

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Jin Ramen - Review - Harlem - New York - The Infatuation

"You have no idea how hard it was to write a positive review of a place that played Sean Kingston while we were eating. The Shaggy song that came on a few before that? Shaggy is awesome, and don't you even try and suggest otherwise. But "Beautiful Girls" is really hard to get past. I felt like I was having dinner at Sushi Samba in 2007. Playlist critiques aside, Jin Ramen is a great little restaurant. Tucked under the 125th Street subway stop, this place turns out some really good ramen and (obviously) pork buns. I'd say it's a hidden gem, except it's well known amongst the Columbia community and Harlem locals, and is always busy. Each time we've visited, the dining room has been packed with a mix of students and neighborhood types, slurping up noodles and bumping to the sounds of Now Vol. 26. Before you get ready to make a trip up to parts of New York City you've only seen from the inside of a Metro North car to eat some ramen, let us tell you how we think Jin stacks up to the other spots around town. This is definitely not Ippudo, and Totto Ramen beats it by a mile. But those are the best in town. If you like Hide Chan and Rai Rai Ken, you're going to love this place. It's not quite as authentic as either of those, but you'll definitely be satisfied and full of pork fat and sodium by the time you leave. Our biggest critique here is that we didn't love the noodles - they seemed a little tough and too much like the ones you get out of a package. But the broth, especially the spicy pork, is incredible. Ultimately, Jin Ramen is absolutely worth a trip if you're looking to get some variety into your ramen rotation, and if you go to school at Columbia and haven't already hit this place, you need to do so immediately. I don't know what college is like these days, but "eating ramen" meant something entirely different at Colorado State University...and it usually involved filling up an electric kettle in the water fountain at 2am. You kids have it pretty good. Photo Credit: Glenwood NYC Food Rundown Pork Buns The pork buns at Jin are good, but they're very different than the other ones you've had recently. First of all, the pork is much crispier and less fatty than what you'd typically find, almost like well-done bacon. There's also a big pile of slaw on the side for you to put in the bun. The end result is something that tastes a bit more like a burger than it does a pork bun. It's good. Just different. Tonkotsu Ramen The typical pork bone broth ramen, and a very good one at that. As we mentioned above, the noodles aren't our favorite, but the broth more than makes up for it. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen This one is the most popular and our favorite of the ramen bowls at Jin. The broth is red like hot fire, and it's spicy like that too. If you can handle a little kick, this is the one you want to be eating. Coedo Beer We wouldn't usually include a beer in the Food Rundown, but this one is worth mentioning. Jin carries Coedo, a craft beer from Japan that's excellent. They're $10 each, but in our opinion, they're twice as good as a Sapporo, so it's worth it. Jin has a few of the Coedo varieties on hand, our favorite being the Kyara, an IPA." - Chris Stang

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Where To Find the City’s Best Ramen

"This gem in Harlem (with multiple locations) provides an astonishing range of ramen. One dry bowl with broth on the side sets your mouth aflame with kimchi, but a favorite fiery bowl is the spicy tonkotsu, a pork-bone broth packed with chile oil and black garlic." - Robert Sietsema

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The Manhattan Delivery & Takeout Directory

"If you want something warm in a bowl, consider takeout or delivery from Jin Ramen on Broadway." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren

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The Best Places To Have Dinner For Around $30 On The Upper West Side

"Jin Ramen is a very solid ramen spot, but the most remarkable thing about it is the selection. You'll find your basic ramen options like shio, shoyu, and tonkatsu, but they also have some less-common types like kimchi and green curry. And that’s only a fraction of the menu. If you don’t want ramen, you can choose from hot or cold soba, lots of small plates, and some satisfying rice bowls with everything from fried chicken to salmon sashimi. Plus, nothing costs more than $20, and the space feels sort of like a little cabin filled with plants and hanging light bulbs." - bryan kim

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Animator David

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Service and food is great. The Chef Jefferson in the red hat is always very friendly and awesome in cooking. Monsur is very good in customer service and quick to server. Must come if you want to travel to Japan just for authentic ramen

Emanuel Garcia

Google
Always come to this location. Most of the time I have the same Server. Ricky is always in a great mood and knows how to speak to the people. Always makes me feel at home. He recommended a new bowl Ramen which was very delicious. I usually get the Tonkotsu ramen but this time I tried the NEW Chicken encebollado Ramen. Great taste and reminds me of a homemade dish my grandmother makes. This place never disappoints. Chicken encebollado ramen and Tonkotsu ramen.

Ruqayyah Abdul-Karim

Google
Delicious authentic ramen experience! Juan was a great host and was able to walk us through the menu and go over all of the many options. Will definitely be back!

J Y K

Google
Loved both ramen and fried rice. Fried rice seemed to be based on butter + soy sauce, and that’s my fav flavor base for fried rice so can’t complain at all. Ramen had very good broth that was flavorful and thick enough, but not too salty and not too thick. I really liked its balance. Noodle was slightly softer than my preference and chasu was bit drier than I hoped, but the broth was really spot on for me and I would love to get the ramen here again if next chance.

Tiffany Soler

Google
Came here with my friend for our annual ramen date-- a little tradition we unintentionally started a few years ago. The space is small but can has many small tables and the ambiance is cool with dim lighting and different photos and even action figure pieces on the walls. We got the veggie gyozas and karaage to start which left a lot to be desired, to put it simply the food lacked flavor :/ as our time there went on and we waited for our main dish, ramen, our waiter barely attended us and we had to flag him down several times to ask for more water, napkins and drinks. Even when my friend returned her drink bc she didn't like it after just one sip, the waiter rolled his eyes and gave us such a deep sigh, we found the interaction very rude as if we had insulted him directly. Finally our ramen came out. I got the shrimp ramen and my friend the chicharron ramen. It was much more flavorful than the appetizers but nothing very special. The consensus: we've had better elsewhere. I wouldn't highly recommend this place considering the service was significantly lacking and the food was mid at best....

Rocio

Google
This spot is my generally go to spot for getting something warm, filling and delicious. I couldn't be more pleased with the attentiveness and outstanding hospitality amongst the servers and chefs at Jin. A very special shout out to Monsur who took my order and gave such a great service. There no way I wouldn't keep coming back. Its the most reliable local spot near me. Jin you have a stand for life! <3 -------------------------------------------------- At my thousandths visit at Jin, want to give another shout out to Monsur, Ricky and the chefs today Hassen and Jefferson, for not only making exquisite, tasty, appetizers. But for always consistently providing the highest tier of hospitality. I'm consistently greeted at the door, can always find a spot to sit, and am always provided with complentary water even before I sit. I cannot emphasize how top notch Jin Ramen WH is, it will forever be a second home, with a extended family feel. If you ever get a chance, please spot by and give it a shot. I promise you will not be disappointed but never wanting to leave. PS. Giving our my own Michelin Star to my Jin Fam.

Daniela Johnson

Google
Definitely one of my favorite ramen spots close to Columbia’s campus! Often find myself coming back for the Spicy Tonkatsu on a cold and rainy day. The service is also always incredible, I love seeing Jason every time I go in, he always has such great energy and makes sure you are taken care of.

Elisa Gonzalez

Google
Been coming here for a few years and they never disappoint! Food tastes authentic, service is great. I’ve ordered a variety of items throughout the menu and have never been disappointed with any dish. Great place for a solo lunch !
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Lizzy N.

Yelp
I really liked this place! Came here for dinner with my lil fam. My boys had ramen, and we shared chicken gyoza, pork buns, and kara age chicken. I had the poke bowl and it was fresh and tasty. Our sever was friendly, and knowledgeable. Ambiance is simple, I love the curtains between tables, provides a great dining experience.
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Leo F.

Yelp
I find the food to be excellent, i like the service and the neighborhood vibe also. I keep going back for several years now. Thumbs up!
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Ruby C.

Yelp
Both of us were unfamiliar with West Harlem and we ended up coming to Jin Ramen, a ramen spot recommended in Michelin Bib Gourmand. They have an extensive menu with all types of ramen and brothless ramen. Overall it's a good ramen spot and worth a try if you're near one of their three locations in the city. The kuro tonkotsu features a rich broth packed with black garlic oil aroma. The grilled cha shu was smoky and perfectly glazed with sweet sauce. The soft-boiled egg was cooked to perfection. They used thin noodles which held the soup pretty well. My friend ordered their signature spicy tonkotsu. The broth was quite spicy in Japanese food standard, but not overbearing. A nice option if you want to spice up your ramen. You can get a complimentary yuzu drink if you order an entree. It was so refreshing for this weather and cleansed our palate after the meal.
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Carina H.

Yelp
I ordered the Spicy Tonkatsu ramen, which had broth with the perfect level of spice. Although it was starting to get hot out, the broth hit the spot. The noodles were al dente and chewy, but they didn't particularly stand out to me. We were also given complimentary yuzu green tea -- although I might had misremembered the exact drink. The drink was refreshing, both tart and sweet. I also tried the bacon okonomiyaki, which was honestly my favorite part of the meal. All the flavors just worked so well together, and I kept wanting more. I would go back for just the okonomiyaki alone! The decor was very vibey, tying into the wooden furniture and walls. The Jin Ramen story and noodle-making process playing on the TV was interesting. The service was very attentive, and the staff was friendly.

RuiChao C.

Yelp
面汤齁咸 HYPERTENSION warning 面硬,像竹升面 You can find hard and chewy texture noodles like these in Guangzhou
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Himadri G.

Yelp
Stopped in here for a lunch break while on a 20 mile hike through NYC. This place was the perfect spot to break for an extremely filling lunch and pick me up. The food was served hot and fresh. The employees were kind, but did forget to bring our sauces - no worries it happens. The place was empty for a Sunday, there was lots of seating. I must say the lunch special is a great deal - you should definitely try it. The prices were more than fair. I would definitely add this to my list of places to eat at again in NYC for how convenient, quick, and fresh the food is. Excited to try different items, like their ramen! For a vegetarian, it was good to see multiple options.
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Giacomo C.

Yelp
Compared to its sister restaurant in the UWS, much more space is available here. Prices aren't cheap, but the food is solid. Lots of options on their menu. We got a chirashi rice bowl ($29) and a Tonkotsu ramen ($19) , and they were both really good. The sashimi in the rice bowl was very fresh, and the broth of the ramen - even though it could have had more vegetables - was very flavorful.
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Isabella T.

Yelp
Came here for dinner in a Sunday in a group of 3 at around 7:15pm. We did not have a reservation but were seated right away since the place wasn't too busy. There is plenty of seating in the front but also extra tables in the back/side area. Our server was very nice and attentive of our table. Our food was ready pretty quickly after arrival. We tried: - Chicken Nanban Buns: the buns were soft but they were cold. The chicken filling was a little bit warmer but it just tasted sweet without too much more dimension. The cabbage salad on the side was pretty bitter. Would not order again. - Shoyu Ramen: I've had very good ramen since I'm from the West Coast and had high expectations for this place but they definitely fell short. Even though the noodles were really well cooked and had a nice texture/thickness, the broth was way too salty and did not have any other flavor to it since it was so overpowering. The portion of pork that it came with was also significantly smaller than what I'm used to. The half boiled egg was good and added some balance to the ramen but again it wasn't enough to overcome the saltiness of the shoyu based broth. - Japanese Curry Ramen: my boyfriend ordered this and he thought it was good! I tried it and I agree that it was pretty good! I loved the curly noodles and how well cooked they were. The sweetness of the curry with all the spices was very nice. There was also a nice umami kick from the Parmesan cheese and some acidity from the lemon. The chicken katsu portion was generous and flavorful with a good crisp to it. If I came back here this is probably what I would order instead. - Tonkotsu Ramen: my mom tried this and she really enjoyed it. She is a big ramen fan and said the portion was generous. She was particularly fond of the thinner ramen noodles here. She said the broth wasn't too greasy but also said that the pork portion was small. However she really liked it in general. Overall, even though the ambiance and service were great, I was a little disappointed by the food I ordered. I think if you are craving ramen there are some dishes here that are good but it doesn't seem to be good across the board and might be more hit or miss. I will likely come back here to give it another chance though since it is well liked amongst some of my friends and maybe it was just a blip!

Chris G.

Yelp
Bad service, snail slow serving, suspect discrimination as several people coming in after we did and they got served before we did.
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Tata G.

Yelp
Came during lunch & ordered my favorite tonkatsu ramen, tuna yukke don, & pork belly over rice. Everything was fresh & delicious. Servings were generous & the price was fair. The wait staff were friendly & efficient. We don't feel rush although the place is bustling. Well come again. This is my all time favorite ramen spot. Highly recommends.
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Mai T.

Yelp
I walked into Jin Ramen on a whim--I had seen some people going inside for lunch and I was craving some noodles. I had heard Jin Ramen's menu was created in partnership with a Japanese noodle consultant, which I thought was interesting. The indoor dining area includes bar, booth, and table seating. I sat at the bar and watched the chefs putting orders together, which was nice. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, which was $18 and comes with chashu pork and an egg on top. The soup is fine and noodles were good, but the toppings were so weirdly sweet--the pork, the seasoned egg, and the bamboo shoots. It really threw me off and immediately gave me the ick. The search for a decent Japanese ramen above 110th street continues...
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Jenny N.

Yelp
Decent food, but poor service. Came here today to get lunch with my husband. We were seated right away. What we ordered Rice bowl - flavorful Tonkotatsu ramen - broth was lighter than other places but good. The noodles were chewy and the chashu was delicious. Service was disappointing and failed to do the basics. By basics, simple things like getting your guest a glass of water upon being seated. Our server asked us if we wanted water after we placed our order. We said yes but she never came back with the water. Getting the bill was another struggle, my husband tried to catch her attention but she never came back. So I had to call out "excuse me, can we get the check?" I understand if it was busy but the lunch rush was over by the time my husband and I came in.
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Rebecca S.

Yelp
I dined at Jin ramen with a friend who has tree nut allergies. They were very careful and accomodating of her allergy. The food was delicious, the service was warm and the atmopshere was laidback! I will definitely be back Lunch - Hiyayakko, Chicken Gyoza Dumpling , generous portion of edamame, chicken nanban buns (SO good) as is the coleslaw they are served with! + dog friendly for outdoor dining
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Asia C.

Yelp
Really had no complaints about this place! Super accessible by train (literally below the tracks but dw you can't really hear inside). There's actually a lot of seating. Ordered: Vegetable Ramen 5/5 The broth was absolutely delicious! Probably one of the best broths I've had at a ramen spot. The flavors meshed so well together! Ramen was served pretty quickly on a thursday night. Service was good! No complaints really, they checked in often. I would for sure come back here.
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Tai G.

Yelp
I have been coming to Jin Ramen for years! I have never had a bad experience. The staff is always friendly even if all you are doing is ordering take out. I love their different ramens. My favorite is the Kuro Tonkotsu. The black garlic oil and the creamy broth is delicious. I'm not really a fan of pork buns but I do enjoy their Chicken Nan buns. It has a nice kick and I love the cabbage they give you to eat with. It's a block away from where I live so I will continue to come here and enjoy the food
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Samantha D.

Yelp
Came by on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm. There were plenty of seats available. I got the tonkotsu ramen. The broth wasn't too flavorful compared to other tonkotsu broths I've had. I wanted it to be richer. The noodles were cooked perfectly. They still had a bit of chew to them. The cha shu seemed dry, but it didn't bother me to much since I ate it with the broth. I appreciated the good amount of scallions on top of the ramen. The menma was subpar. It tasted off, almost like it came straight out of the can. The portion size is very filling. I loved that they have a running lunch deal even on the weekend. It's an affordable option for someone who doesn't want to spend $20 on decent ramen.
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Brooke B.

Yelp
Was visiting my godchild and she wanted to eat here. The staff was amazing as was the ramen. Cozy and cool. We went for lunch on a Saturday and we were seated right away. I would definitely go back.
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Aj L.

Yelp
This place definitely gave me a warm home feeling. I came here to try their bao buns (unfortunately they didn't have it but something similar) And the ramen noodles, we arrive just in time when they opened (1130 AM) parking was a breeze, there's parking everywhere We had the 2pc tofu bun ($10) Kimchee ramen noodles ($20) spicy Vegetable ramen noodles ($17) Everything was very good and came out at a good time. The Resturant is very small and intimate, not much of decorations just straight to the point.
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Aparna R.

Yelp
Solid ramen! The broth was quite flavorful, and the noodles were chewy and delicious. The bowl was very large and very deep. The volcano tonkotsu wasn't necessarily spicy, and it wasn't the best ramen I have tried, but I enjoyed this bowl nonetheless! The service was great and the food came out quickly. We were pleasantly surprised; especially considering that we came in as a large group with no reservation.

Tia R.

Yelp
Jason is the best! So nice and good vibes! Would come back for sure, food was great too.
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Kay R.

Yelp
Tonkotsu Ramen Feels like a hug. Perfect depression meal. great to eat solo or with a buddy! Broth is so good I couldn't even taste my tears in my bowl
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Nathaniel P.

Yelp
TLDR: used to come here all the time in undergrad but I'm not sure if I'll be returning anytime soon :( Came here with a friend for lunch and got the baos and tonkotsu ramen. I came here almost every month in undergrad and this was the exact order I'd get. It's been a while so I was super excited. The baos were pretty good, just a little sloppy which made it difficult to eat. What disappointed me was the ramen. It didn't taste like the tonkotsu that I remembered; it wasn't rich in umami and thick, characteristic of tonkotsu. It was quite thin, and darker in color. It also tasted strongly of ginger and soy. I was so confused I thought perhaps we got the wrong order but it was not. The service was my least favorite part of the meal. Our glasses were never refilled; the server disappeared for so long that we waited over 40 mins before we could ask for our check. To this day I'm confused where he went. Not gonna return anytime soon. 3 stars because the baos were good and food wasn't bad but this place is no longer the same.
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Miami R.

Yelp
i ordered the kimchi ramen. i don't like that that protein options are ground chicken or pork. i wish there was a grilled chicken option that wasn't an extra charge. the bowls are huge and so are the portions. the broth was good and i liked the noodles too. it's spicy. i wish the appetizers portion was more generous. it's pretty pricey for a small dish. the nanban chicken is too sweet. i always come when i'm craving ramen but leave unsatisfied. (i wish there was better protein options) i would be happy if i could get beef on the kimchi ramen. and not the brisket they have, that's too sweet. my server took like 20 minutes to come take my order. also he was rude when i was coming in. i will say jin ramen is lucky they have dishes i want to try like the green curry ramen for example. but consistently the experience has been underwhelming. also wish there was a beefy broth.
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Stephanie G.

Yelp
Came here with my boyfriend as he wanted to try this Ramen place . We ordered to go . The customer service was good & we didn't wait long for our order . I ordered the Shio Ramen. The ramen was just okay to me . It is pricey , however you get a good amount . Maybe the ramen I chose just wasn't up to my standards compared to other ramens Ive ate .
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Albert A.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday night -- relatively busy as expected. Wait time versus the estimate was a bit long and it took a while for our server to come around to our table once seated, but the food came out pretty quickly. You can expect to pay average prices here for ramen; the buns are pretty pricy. Pork Buns - While relatively expensive, these buns melt in your mouth and leave you wishing you had just ordered a bunch of these and called it a night. The pork is incredibly tender and breaks apart very easily; sauce is sweet and smooth; buns are fluffy. Kuro Shio Ramen - Ordered with the additional bamboo shoots, the ramen was pretty good. The broth was mild, but pretty tasty; the noodles were tender. The fried chicken was good, but of course the breading doesn't hold up very well sitting in the broth, leaving a somewhat undesirable texture on the otherwise tasty chicken. The peppers weren't very spicy (which I appreciated), but enhanced the flavor nicely. Value: 3/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5

K L.

Yelp
Come here from time to time but definitely my favorite ramen place in Northern/UWS Manhattan. The staff is always friendly. The ramen and dishes are great. Flavor well balanced as you'd hope for that umami ramen dish. Space is small, quaint but typical of ramen joints and reminds me of places I've been in Japan. Will keep coming back and recommend. Don't be discourage that the curb appeal doesn't draw you in.
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George C.

Yelp
CAUTION!! Ramen will be more filling than it appears!! I've been to lot of ramen places in NYC and sometimes you still have some space after finishing your bowl, this definitely was not one of those places. I had Hiyayakko with beautifully presented ingredients for great texture and balanced flavors, also got vegan miso ramen which was not too salty but still had flavorful punch with creamy broth, plenty veggies and bouncy noodles that definitely more than filled me up! I'm one very satisfied customer!!
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Bex P.

Yelp
I order from here multiple times a week despite the prices and lack of customer service. My order was extremely late and i contacted seamless who couldnt get ahold of them so they canceled the order. The delivery guy eventually showed up and i offered to call seamless back. He called the manager who insisted that he take the food back and that they were too busy. I hate wasting food and I knew they weren't going to reuse it. He was just being petty.
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Yuk L.

Yelp
Shishito peppers, they way it should be served! Yummy frosé and lychee slush! Fabulous soba noodles! Have been here twice recently for soba! Both times I went with the eggplant soba noodles and savored every bite of noodle with eggplant. The soba broth is perfect and I did not hesitate to drink the remainder. My dining companions had the tuna soba which could be like a poke bowl but with soba noodles in place of rice. The shishito peppers are perfectly blistered and served with a light sauce and salt. Jin Ramen is a gem in Harlem/Morningside Heights.
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Amy L.

Yelp
Was excited to try Jin ramen based on the reviews but unfortunately it really missed the mark. The service and ambiance of the place was fine and they put up these barriers between the seats indoors which is great. They also actually check for ID and COVID vaccination card unlike many places in NYC. We tried their karaage, Tonkotsu ramen, and Shio ramen. The karaage was slightly dry but flavor was good and the dipping sauce added a nice touch. Unfortunately, both ramens were disappointing. The Tonkotsu broth was a little lighter than what we were used to and the noodles were soggy. There really wasn't much depth of flavor in the broth. The Shio ramen, despite being a chicken broth, had absolutely no flavor other than salt and I could barely tell it was a chicken broth. The noodles were these flat noodles that resembled pho noodles and were extremely soggy. One of the first times I didn't finish my bowl of ramen. I don't think we'll be returning to Jin.
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Sally W.

Yelp
Super convenient local ramen place in Morningside Heights. Whenever I have friends over and we're craving ramen, this is our go to spot. Super fast service if you're dining in, but if you're trying to get take out, it'll be a wait.
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Celina C. N.

Yelp
Jin makes good for the hood. I am so glad to have a solid ramen go-to whenever we get the crave (which is probably about once a month). We almost always get the Spicy Tonkotsu and the Kimchi Ramen, but have also had the Green Curry Ramen, Fried Gyoza, Kara-age, Pork Belly, Pork Buns, and Dry Ramen. Never a wrong choice.

Edgar F.

Yelp
Our food was very tasty, Jason our waiter was awesome, and the whole setting was welcoming. We would definitely come back! We came on a rainy Sunday afternoon, late after the lunch crowds.
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Kenneth T.

Yelp
Not sure why this place is rated so high. I've been to other locations which are better and this is the worst of the locations I've been to. The ramen was very bland. The bao was tiny and also bland. I don't plan on eating from this location again

Whit W.

Yelp
Last night with wife & oldest son. All wonderful. We started with amazing pork buns. ThenI had spicy tonkotsu and it was out of this world. They each had green coconut Thai curry and loved it. Service was great - attentive but not intrusive. We sat in the side space and it was perfect for conversation. We'll be back.
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Vivian C.

Yelp
Pretty solid quick bite. My friends and I just ordered a few appetizers to share and they were great! The buns were saucy (which I like!) and was served with a side of cabbage.

House H.

Yelp
Thy don't they don't deliver to men and wheelchairs. When I called the store to let them know they didn't care and didn't have nothing to say and hung up on me. This restaurant is a good restaurant, but the service and the way to the customers are really bad.
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Tonya H.

Yelp
I'm still in the restaurant and I have never ever been served so disrespectfully in my life. I will continue when time permits but I could not wait for the disrespect that came with the food. Now that time permits, first things first. I made a reservation online, called in and the young man on the phone said that they don't honor because a lot goes on so we can just walk in and we might not be seated right away Ok. Fine. I get to Jin and I am greeted, I use greeted very lightly, by a young hostess/ waiter. He explains to us in a very very low tone why we can't be seated right away because of social distancing guidelines. I could not hear him as he was very soft spoken, I ask him to speak up he proceeds to roll his eyes and I said you know what nevermind. We wait maybe 5-10 mins and we are seated right after someone gets up. The vibe was kind of off as I kept observing and sitting there. I honestly don't know what the issue was because I was giving the "greeting" the benefit of the doubt. (I'm almost at the food) I go to wash my hands and I realize there is a whole other section that was completely empty except for a couple who had the whole section to theirselves (picture below)This was really confusing being the front room was as full as it gets. Now to the food: the edamame was not well prepared. The Karragge chicken was good this was not served hot at all. Still I stay because the Ramen. I eat Phõ and Ramen a lot a lot. I had to place my order with a different waiter as our waiter never came back over to us, I requested mushrooms in my Ramen, when my Ramen came it only had two pieces of meat. I was informed that I had to pay extra for more. Beware if you want more than two pieces of meat DO NOT GO HERE. I have never seen anything like it. I will definitely stick to my favorite Ramen spot in Washing Heights from now on. What ended it for me was the insult to my intelligence. Mushrooms were not present in my Ramen and the waiter tried to tell me that the mushrooms were present in my Ramen when they were not! I forgot to mention I mistakenly spilled the soy sauce for the edamame, pointed this out to the waiter and not only did he not offer to help me clean it, extra napkins were not provided until I asked. I know this is a lot, but it doesn't compare to how I felt from this service received. I have never been treated this way in my life. I am the least disrespectful person known to man. The service was inexcusable. The special treatment and cater to other patrons made me feel like I was back in the 50's. I will never be back here! Ever! Good job at treating people unequal. That's the only thing this place did perfectly. VISIT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Eva C.

Yelp
came on a sunday night and it was relatively empty, so we didn't have to wait at all for a table. service was great and quite fast! we split an order of kara-age (crispy and delicious), and i ordered the tonkotsu ramen which was super rich and flavorful with great texture on the noodles as well. super great spot in morningside heights, glad to have a reliable ramen shop close by :)
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Dan D.

Yelp
Loved everything: service, food and draft Sapporo beer which stayed cold the entire meal. The house salad is a Mt Fuji of crisp lettuce swathed in a piquant dressing. Adored the al dente dry ramen veg bowl including multo mushrooms, the best on the UWS and the house made chicken gyoza. A perfect meal crafted by an excellent chef Muhammad and served by the elegant Mansoor. We were so impressed we asked their names.
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Courtney D.

Yelp
The food is always delicious and fresh! I love the Spicy Tonkotsu and I add some mushrooms! The chicken gyoza were nice as well.

Linda R.

Yelp
I've dined at all three locations many times and have always had a pleasant experience. Tonight however, my teenage daughter and her teenage friend went to have dinner on their own. When it came time to pay the bill they did not plan on leaving a tip because their waiter did not tend to them the whole time they were there. When the waiter saw that, he pointed it out to them that they didn't leave a tip - in front of the guests embarrassing them to the point that my daughter had to purchase a soda just to add a tip. I'm a tipper, and so my daughter has learned to tip - but we tip according to service so if she felt the waiter didn't deserve one then that's how she felt - but for this adult to try and embarrass children is crazy, extremely unprofessional, and very disappointing because as I've mentioned before, we've always enjoyed ourselves at all the Jin Ramens. Being from the neighborhood, this location was my go-to but now I will not be back to the 125th St. location and I will be sure to let my neighbors know about the service.
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Paula N.

Yelp
I ordered delivery, and through the bag I could already smell the overpowering ginger. The broth was mediocre, and I still can't understand why there was so much ginger lol. The pork was dry and flavorless. Luckily my Coke was cold, and the delivery was on time. :)
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Vanessa L.

Yelp
I've ordered from Jin Ramen regularly for a few years now. The food is great. However, they consistently forget to add the extra items that you can select to pay for. Typically I just let it go, but I have covid and they forgot to send extra noodles. In reading some Yelp reviews, I see this happens to other people a lot here - the food is good, but not getting what you ordered is infuriating, especially when it's a long standing pattern. I called to say I'm quarantined and would really appreciate if they'd send the noodles. The guy that answered the phone said "oh I'm so sorry ok" and then took the phone with him I guess while he talked to the chef, because I heard the entire conversation. Phone guy said "Chef, I messed up, we sent an order out without extra kaedama & she really wants the noodles." Chef, to put it shortly, dgaf. The guy returned to the phone and kept saying there was nothing he could do because he didn't have my address. If I had ordered from their website, he said, then they could fix it - and no, he said, they could not take my address from me. He did make sure to let me know that I could place another order - can you believe the nerve? - "place another order, maybe we'll get it right but there's a good chance we won't and then we won't fix it" is what I heard - It was BS and I finally got so frustrated I hung up the phone. *There's no integrity in leaving paid items out of peoples orders as a business practice. Not fixing the recurring issue is inexplicably poor. TL;DR To you, it was $3 of extra noodles. To me, it was the 12th time you guys have forgotten add-ons that I paid for, and it was noodles that I needed because I'm quarantined and sick with covid, which I mentioned to the guy on the phone, and apparently didn't matter on a human level. Thanks a lot.
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Erfan F.

Yelp
Happy hour is a blast in this place. We can here right after work. They sat us pretty quickly with advance reservation. Ordered pitchers and edamame for appetizers. And I got the curry ramen. Did not disappoint. Staff are very friendly and they have plenty of seating space.
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Don C.

Yelp
Solid ramen underneath the 1 train makes a perfect trip on a cold and or rainy day. Ramens went up to $14 but that's still pretty low for Manhattan. Broth is good and comes w pork and egg. I like this location because it's very quiet at lunch but the UWS location is good too. Lunch ramens are $14 dinner jumps up to $18.
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Turku I.

Yelp
Never order delivery from here. Ever! Not even when it's a blustery October night and you ain't seen ramen in so long you'd throw rocks at it. It's a guaranteed way to stay hungry *and* get angry. Every. Single. Time we have ordered from them, the order is between 30-60 mins late. The actual amount of time they take to deliver the food has nothing to do with the estimate they give you. Ramen isn't time-consuming to assemble: the broth is already made (in theory), and they throw in the ingredients you want from a salad bar. There is no earthly reason it should take 2.5 hours. Yes, that's how long tonight's order took, until we called and canceled, because otherwise it was going to be breakfast the next day. Did anyone give us a courtesy call to let us know that our order would take not 80 minutes as advertised but 130 minutes? Hahahahah, no. Their ramen is good, but you know what I choose between the dream of good ramen and the reality of no dinner? A freezer-burned twinkie, a grilled cheese rescued from a rat trap, or a fried egg on this morning's coffee grounds - just about any carbon-based nutrient beats waiting for Jin Ramen's careless, incompetent, overrated and overpriced operation to deliver the goods.
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Smeeth W.

Yelp
The ramen was great. It was a little salty but flavorful. The black oil was quite special. I like the broth and the noodles were perfectly Boiled.
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Shirley G.

Yelp
I tried theIr Shoyu ramen and was tremendously impressed. It was of chicken broth and I'm normally always disappointed with chicken broths at ramen joints. But this place did it extremely well! The broth was full of flavor yet felt light at the same time. Noodles were a good texture. And the garnishes were great. I love how the ramen comes with the marinated egg versus paying extra for that. Pricing is the same as any other average ramen spot. Portion was great. Service was wonderful. The only thing I could criticize is that they didn't have the chili oil. They do have the powder but I prefer the oil more. Otherwise, I definitely would return if I was in the are. They had some unique dessert options too but it wasn't a day that I wanted to indulge so I passed. I Definitely recommend this place!!!