JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington
Restaurant · Ashton Heights ·

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington

Restaurant · Ashton Heights ·

Japanese ramen bar serving comfort food in a social setting

ramen
spicy ramen
pork broth
tonkotsu ramen
crispy chicken
gyoza
cocktails
vegan ramen
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
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JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
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JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
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JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington by null
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4238 Wilson Blvd Suite 150, Arlington, VA 22203 Get directions

$20–30

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Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
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4238 Wilson Blvd Suite 150, Arlington, VA 22203 Get directions

+1 571 312 8584
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$20–30 · Menu

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•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining

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Jan 12, 2026

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Michelin-Starred Maydan Is Bringing Middle Eastern Cooking to the Mosaic District at Tawle | Eater DC

"A chain specializing in slow-cooked ramen, Jinya Ramen previously occupied the Mosaic District space that Tawle will take; the chain has announced plans to relocate a couple of doors away into a larger Mosaic District unit and to open a new Ballston Quarter location at 4238 Wilson Blvd, Suite 150, Arlington by March 2022." - Stephanie Carter

https://dc.eater.com/2022/1/12/22880623/washington-dc-tysons-mosaic-district-fairfax-maydan-tawle-opening
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Jinya Will Start Simmering Slow-Cooked Ramen in Ballston | Eater DC

"I'm looking forward to Jinya Ramen Bar, which will open in Ballston Quarter in March 2022; the large chain (42 U.S. locations) serves steaming bowls of slow-cooked ramen and small plates like fresh tuna and salmon cones, tempura-fried Brussels sprouts, and crunchy mini tacos." - Stephanie Carter

https://dc.eater.com/2021/12/2/22810429/washington-dc-jinya-ramen-ledo-pizza-carpool-ballston-barracks-row
JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington

Andrew W.

Google
I love the vibe and the service here! June was very nice and helpful. I got the unagi inari sushi and the tonkatsu black ramen. I usually love unagi, but the sushi was decent but not quite my thing. The ramen overall was good! The egg was amazing (one of my favorites I've had), the chashu was great, and the broth and the noodles were good.

Leo B.

Google
Ohhh man. MY boy took me here 4 dinner b4 the flight. Had a little conversation with Jordan and Juan and they where great, very good customer service and well spoken individuals. The ramen was flavorful and clean, also must try appetizers, I forgot the name but would definitely recommend. Great overall atmosphere and customer service.

Rosezetta U.

Google
Loved my Tonkotsu Black ramen 🍜! The portion was perfect. I feel like most times I’m stuffed after ramen. This fullness felt appropriate. My fiance enjoyed his spicy chicken ramen. He was very stuffed but he attributed it to the 3 beverages he consumed during the meal. We had a great server, Elon, and her recommendations were spot on. We got the salmon poke tacos which were super flavorful. The sleek modern industrial decor is a vibe. Playlist was fun. This location is connected to the food court but it’s a full restaurant. We will definitely be back!

Martinet G.

Google
Modern industrial design and spacious room. Quite like their r & b background music. The Japanese style noodle is way too oily for me. But overall side dish and flavor is quite creamy and strong. Our server might be new. Apparently she constantly cannot separate bill based on user’s requirement professionally. Overall recommended.

Lilly Q

Google
Absolutely love all Jinya ramen bars. Best one so far is the one in union market, but this one is tied for 2nd place with the one in Reston. Only negative thing: menus were dirty. Just not a great first impression + not hygienic. I had: - FOUR orders of the crispy rice and spicy tuna (yes I’m obsessed). Tuna was great quality, perfect level of spiciness, subtle flavor on the rice, a little too thick on the crisp (slightly hard to chew), and too oily. Every order that came out was sitting in a puddle of oil and I had to put a napkin under them. Still scarfed them all up though. - happy hour cocktail (blueberry, lemon, gin): whew! Jinya makes their drinks strong and I love them for that. Simple and sweet cocktail, would get again

Briana S.

Google
Jinya’s quality is consistently great at all locations, but this location specifically has fantastic service. I have an allergy that was dealt with very patiently and flexibly- ended up having delicious food with no stress! Our server Jordan was top tier.

Malcolm G.

Google
This place did not disappoint. The Ramen was probably the best Ramen I’ve ever had. The experience was cool. Arissa, which was our server was amazing.

Jake

Google
I was deeply disappointed by my experience at Jinya Ramen Bar. I ordered a chicken chashu rice bowl expecting a japanese explosion in my mouth; instead, I was greeted by the cold, bland taste and texture of cat food. The chicken was so unseasoned that it reminded me of the last meal I fed my dog before we put him down, and no amount of added sauce could redeem the pitiful dish. The spiced egg was alright but it was masked by the lawnmower bag taste from the immense quantity of oily spring onions topping my dish. I also ordered a seaweed salad on the side for $5 and expected a decent yet side-sized portion. I was bitterly greeted with a ramekin of spring mix with only faint echoes of seaweed. It was probably like a 1/4 cup or less and not worth it at all. For nearly $30 I was expecting more in terms of food quality. The speakers blaring Wham’s “Wake me up before you go-go” were near-deafening, and the staff politely informed us that the volume level was corporate policy and could not be turned down. I suggest any fellow citizens considering eating here to go-go away and eat at home or go-go hungry instead. This restaurant is a disgrace to japan and anyone who eats food, please shut your doors immediately.

Brian S.

Yelp
Jinya's quality is consistently great at all locations, but this location specifically has fantastic service. I have an allergy that was dealt with very patiently and flexibly- ended up having delicious food with no stress! Our server Jordan was top tier.
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Destiny E.

Yelp
I love this place probably more than I should. I come here all the time since it's conveniently located and I've never had a bad experience. Whether I said it at a table or a bar, come with a kid or a coworker or by myself, I always have great service and the food is consistently pretty good. My favorite items here are: the shrimp, wonton Ramen, and the premium to tonkotsu red. I have found the spice measurements to be a little inconsistent, so I will usually not opt for anything higher than a one. But they have spicy sauce wherever you sit, so you can adjust it yourself. They also have seasoning sauce, which is great. I highly recommend getting The fresh garlic to add to your Ramen, because it's delicious and it's free. A bowl is going to run you about $20-$25, but it's very filling. The ambience inside is usually a bit dark, but the music is always relatively loud. But it's a cool, casual vibe. You can usually get in and out in about 35 minutes or so. I would recommend if you like Ramen.
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Stanley G.

Yelp
With good sides and a comfortable atmosphere there are things to like about this restaurant. The ramen is passable but more expensive than other options in the area and while the lunch special is a better deal, they leave out many toppings that I would expect and I had to add back for a charge. This was particularly problematic because the waiters didn't know which ingredients in the lunch specials. If you're looking for a restaurant for a work group or a place to gets drinks and food with friends it's not bad,
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Alice J.

Yelp
Terrible service and rude. I ordered on DoorDash for self pick up. I waited in person here for over 30 minutes. Many people arrived after me and all picked up their food promptly. I told the waitress I have been waiting for a long time. She said yeah so what. Turned out my food was ready long ago. It had been on the counter this whole time and the 3 waiters milling around, no one bothered to check! Please note that it's more like a night club than restaurant. Extremely loud heavy metal music and people had to speak even louder. The entire place was just very noisy and uncomfortable.
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Taylor L.

Yelp
I love Jinya! One of my favorite ramen chains in the DMV. Yesterday was the first time I went to the Arlington location in Ballston Quarter as a weekday date night with my gf. Haven't been to Jinya in a few years but recently moved to Arlington and was excited to give it a shot. My server was great I didn't catch his name though. I've had their spicy Chicken and Tonkotsu ramens before and I was excited to get those again. But my gf has a shellfish allergy and naturally I want to kiss her. So the server disclosed to me (which even I didn't know as last time I went was like 2 years ago to a Jinya and didn't know my gf then) that all but like 4 of their ramen bowls (more on that) had some type of ingredient that was not good for people with shellfish allergies. So the four ramen options she could get were the new Birria ramen + the three vegetarian options. She was disappointed as she wanted to try the pork broth but she settled for a pork chasu rice bowl. Me, not having a shellfish allergy but wanting to kiss my gf without causing an allergic reaction decided to try the Birria ramen. Normally I'm a 4/5 or 5/5 with Jinya's ramen but the Birria one was a 3/5 for me. Not the best ramen they have. The birria beef was tender though. But ever since I left Jinya my stomach has been at war with me. I've felt nausea, I've had diarrhea and my stomach just really hurts! I've never experience this ever going to a Jinya location. But I don't advise getting the Birria ramen unless you want to experience uncomfortable pain
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Adithi M.

Yelp
I've been wanting to go to Jinya for awhile and I had a great experience after going! Two of my friends and I went on a weekday and we were able to just walk in. The restaurant is very nicely organized and decorated with the vibe feeling like a nice place for a sit down dinner. I got the Vegetarian Jinya bun and Flying V harvest ramen. Both were very tasty! I would recommend. Being vegetarian some places don't have a lot of options for ramen, but Jinya really delivered with lots of options and I truly enjoyed my meal.
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Grace B.

Yelp
Location is inside Ballston's shopping mall ground floor. We were seated quickly after our party arrived. The menu looked very interesting and I want to return to try their cocktail drinks! The service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive checking in on our table. I had the recommended Tonkotsu and the Birria ramen (packed either a lot of flavors if you've ever had birria tacos)! Both were great. I recommend checking out this location. You can walk off your meal with a little shopping afterwards.
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Sean R.

Yelp
Located in the ballston mall, this Jinya ramen bar location has a fantastic energy. The bar opens right into the mall's downstairs shared space, making it easy to come and go and mix and match as desired. We were seated immediately in a booth large enough for our party. Our server was lovely, very kind, and eager to assist. The crunchy cucumber salad was fantastic. So crisp and perfect as an appetizer. The spicy chicken ramen wasn't actually that spicy in my opinion, I added a good amount of hot sauce and requested some additional garlic as a topper that really helped. The Chicken Chashu Bowl carried its flavor very well, I did eventually need a spoon to scrape the bowl clean.
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Donnelly N.

Yelp
Came here by chance. It's down in the food court area of Ballston Quarter, but it's a full service restaurant. It's well decorated and has a nice vibe. Our server was great and took us through the menu since it was our first time there. I'd had a large lunch so opted for some lighter far with seaweed salad and crispy rice with tuna. Both were good but I've had better elsewhere. I would go back again to try their ramen. Everything was very reasonably priced as well.
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Vivian T.

Yelp
Friendly service from our server! It was not that busy when we came but it was nice to come in from the heat into AC. We got greeted and seated quickly. Food also came pretty quickly. I liked my tonkatsu black ramen. Added an extra egg. Egg is good but I like eggs from places like seoul spice better. Overall though it was very good and we will be back.
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Kay

Yelp
A cute stop in the mall for Ramen. They have a pretty diverse menu, which is always nice to see. The cucumbers salad was a little small, but pretty tasty. The spicy chicken ramen was non-spicy at all, I added plenty of Sriracha to actually make it spicy. It wasn't the best Ramen I've ever had, but I enjoyed it since I was feeling a little under the weather. The chicken chashu bowl was really good with the soft boiled egg and all the toppings that came in it, The chicken was seasoned nicely. The place was empty on Tuesday night which meant service was good and it tries to give a lounge vibe even though it is in a mall. The music was popping and they created a good vibe!
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Zarin B.

Yelp
Having been to Japan and being from NYC originally I know what good ramen is. This was sadly not it. We stopped in on a cold rainy Saturday night. I got the 2010 original tonkotsu and my Japanese bf got the premium tonkotsu red at level 3/10. We also got the brussel sprouts tempura to share. Both bowls of ramen came out first, and the appetizer followed 10 minutes later. My first sip of the broth I was surprised by how porky and flavorful it was. But soon after I was hit by the extreme saltiness. I liked the thickness of the noodles, and the chashu and egg were cooked perfectly, but there just wasn't enough noodles or chashu in my opinion for the price point. Even still, it was almost impossible for me to finish just because of how salty it was. My boyfriend hated the premium red. The broth just tasted literally of spicy bean sprouts. It was one-note and just not good. He finished his noodles, but left sad and still hungry. (We stopped at a nearby Taco truck to cheer him up after) The brussel sprouts tempura is a nice idea - the crispiness was on point but it wasn't seasoned enough. It also didn't come with a sauce or anything. It would be improved with a bit of salt/seasoning in the tempura batter, or at least with a sauce on the side. The ambiance is trying to hard to be cool and hip and club-like while also having sports on the TV behind the bar. Just too much going on for a spot that should specialize in ramen. Service was super slow. We sat waiting around more than half the time we were there. I did download the jinya app, so it's nice to get points with each meal. However, not sure I'll ever be back - even for a free appetizer. If I crave ramen I'd rather make the trek to menya hosaki or daikaya.
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Kerri C.

Yelp
I couldn't recommend this spot more for happy hour! I ordered the lychee martini and when the bartender presents it to you, they bring over a blow torch, a bubble appears and then it pops and it's ready to go (so cool). Also it tasted amazing, so amazing that I ordered a second one. For a snack, I ordered the fried chicken and I'll definitely be ordering that again. Overall the happy hour deals are solid! The service was also excellent. If I lived closer I'd love to try it out for dinner. Maybe one day!
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Char P.

Yelp
A friend and I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. They were actually quite busy, but they have a pretty massive dining area, so we didn't have to wait for a table/booth. The waitstaff were quick on getting us to a booth and getting our orders. It took a while to get our food, though, but I suspect it's because there were a lot of people dining in along with the takeaways and mobile order pickups. I had the wonton chicken ramen. I asked for bean sprouts and spinach. We had already had drinks earlier, so we decided to stick to water. My friend had the Vegan red fire opal ramen bowl with spinach, mushroom, bok chop and an egg. My ramen bowl was really tasty; it was freezing outside so the ramen was incredibly comforting. My friend enjoyed her ramen as well, but she said she would ask for the thin noodles in the future. Portion sizes were decent, and they are pretty filling. The lighting in the restaurant felt very much izakaya-like, which was probably the goal when designing the space. It can get quite loud, depending on how busy it is, but not much louder than what you'd expect in a bustling restaurant. The staff are polite, accommodating and provide fast and easy service. We would definitely come back again.
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Quenton B.

Yelp
Not impressed! It could be because we ordered pickup. The broth was just OK They gave very little meat and it just wasn't flavorful. Tips 1) ask for extra meat 2) they are located in the Ballston Food Court 3) They have a really nice restaurant, with seating and alcohol inside
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Andrea L.

Yelp
Decided to try this place for a special birthday celebration. Even though we did not have reservations, we were immediately greeted and seated when we arrived. We chose to sit in the patio area where they had more than enough heaters and a fire pit in the center that added the perfect touch! For appetizers we started with the tempura shrimp that was delicious, and our party ordered an array of ramen (see pictures)- each one had their own unique flavor and my favorite part was how you were able to customize it your own way, especially if you wanted to add your own toppings!! They even brought out a birthday dessert.
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Thuy P.

Yelp
Although Jinya is a chain, I still regard it as like an oldie but a goodie. Goldie. I can always come for my comfort food ramen the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen and it will taste exactly as I expect it. I have been to this Jinya location a few times and the staff is very friendly and the food always delivers. I would rate it 5 stars if the service, cleanliness, and food quality and consistency was exceptional, but it is definitely a solid four. Small complaint is that their sauces run out or are not readily provided so you always have to bother to request.
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Jay V.

Yelp
The food was amazing - there were many different options and the waitress was super helpful especially because I am not a huge ramen fan. My step son said it was one of the best places he's been. There is a lot of seating I didn't realize there was an upstairs until we were walking out and I could see it above the building. I would go back.
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Alex P.

Yelp
Ordered take away from Jinya. Let me start with the negatives. Prices are rather high; $24 for the chicken dumpling ramen with mushroom added (additional $3). Additionally the toppings are minimal and they charge extra for each one. So overall, based on price they could throw in more toppings. The flavor however was fantastic. I got 5 dumplings and noodles with the chicken dumping ramen. I ate off of it twice; but i did have to add in some of my own toppings because this ramen only came with spinach and green onion. I also appreciate the packaging for take away, the noodles and dumplings were separated from the broth as to not get it soggy. The staff were really kind and the online ordering system was easy. The inside is beautiful and dark, moody ambiance but it was cold and snowing so I opted to take home. I would come back but I really hope that they start adding more toppings for the price.
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Ashley S.

Yelp
Visiting my sister in town, she decided to take me to this place to try their yummy Ramen! I have the chef special which was cilantro shrimp tempura Ramen which was good but thankfully they bought out extra seasoning to address it how you like. Another chefs selection was the soy glaze chicken wings, which were small not too glazed they were crispy and they were lightly coated with soy glaze. We also had their signature boa buns which in my opinion needed some more flavor maybe like a pickled salad to bring out some more flavors. And for drinks, I have a JT girl mocktail , which was OK, for me it had a lingering after taste, originally I wanted their watermelon drink but it was out of stock. The place is cute we sat outside to enjoy the night lights and view! our server Elon was attentive, honest and informative on menu questions.
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Jacob C.

Yelp
One of my favorites! I tried the new tonkotsu red, and it was so good. The broth was rich and flavorful, the egg and chashu were perfectly cooked. Really great. The only warning I'd give people is that the spice level you pick is no joke. I really like spicy food, but I thought I would take it easy that day and try the 6/10. My bowl was fire, delicious fire, but fire. If you don't like spicy, don't get this. And, if you do like spicy, you've been warned.
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Claire G.

Yelp
Jules was awesome as our server! Excellent food and great ambiance. Great selection of appetizers. Food came out fast and was excellent.
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Adrian M.

Yelp
My two daughters and I really like Jinya Ramen Bar. The ramen options with the pork broth are amazing - you can readily tell the restaurant simmers the pork bones forever, getting all of the flavor and collagen and other tasty stuff for the broth. And the seasoned eggs and pork slices are delicious, whether you go for a more standard ramen or something spicier. Really super duper tasty. And even my wife and remaining daughter, who aren't the biggest ramen fans, enjoy going. The non-Ramen dishes, like the curry and rice bowls, are super tasty, the cocktails are really well executed, the ice cream mochi tasty, and ambience super cool. Pro-tip - if you get the Jinya frequent flyer no., remember to give to the server. They sometimes forget to ask.
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Krissy G.

Yelp
So good we went back twice in less than 24 hours! Attentive to food allergies and delicious food. Great pacing of food with appetizers, drinks, and main course. The most perfectly cooked gyoza I've had! The brussel sprouts were outstanding, and wish more places would follow this trend. The spice levels were on point. Spicy was actually spicy, but enough so you could taste the spice AND the rest of the flavorings. Generally hot/spicy is too spicy in where you taste the hot and miss the subtle flavorings. Having mixed company and spice level interests Jinya definitely hit the mark. Fresh and full flavored. Definitely go if there's a location near you! The artwork and staff were engaging. Would definitely go back as we loved the vibe!
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Daniel M.

Yelp
JINYA Ramen Bar is located in the basement of Ballston Mall. Inviting spot which we visited in October for lunch. We enjoyed our uber efficient server, Olga. Kudos to Olga. Started with a couple drafts, DC Brau Pilsner and a Sapporo--DC Brau a clear flavor victor. The four piece appetizer Pork Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings) disappeared quickly--delish! We also tried the Salmon Poke Mini Taco app, also tasty but I would lean toward the Gyoza. Entrees included the Chicken Ramen & the Tonkotsu Spicy. The Chicken Ramen was outstanding and we both preferred the thinner noodles that came with it over the thicker noodles that came with the Tonkotsu Ramen. Dessert was the Mochi Ice Creme (Japanese dessert consisting of a soft, chewy rice dumpling (mochi) wrapped around ice cream). Perfect!

Hugo R.

Yelp
The restaurant was less than 20% full, yet I sat over 15 minutes before getting a menu and another 15+ minutes before my bill was finally picked up, while several servers stood around chatting with each other. The check included a 3% "merchant fee" for paying with a card -- even debit. The only notice was a small frame at the register, turned sideways so customers walking in wouldn't see it. When I asked about the charge, the manager said he couldn't remove it, blamed me for not noticing the sign, and dismissed it as a "corporate decision." A good manager would have acknowledged the issue with the sign and offered some form of gesture to make things right. Instead, the response was dismissive. If you plan to dine here, be prepared for inattentive service and to pay more than the listed menu prices.

Riddhi D.

Yelp
Loved the ramen at this place! I have eaten at other Jinya's but the quality of the ramen was much better here. I am vegetarian so it is difficult to find a good ramen spot but this one was fantastic with great flavor and vegetable options.
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Sharon H.

Yelp
The broccolini is a good basic. The chicken cha siu is also pretty good. I honestly don't love their ramen since the noodles are too firm and don't soak up the flavor and also the soup tends to be too salty for me. It's okay for lunch, but it's nothing to write home about. Service was pretty standard and fairly quick. The interior is dark and feels like a sports bar.
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Jenny T.

Yelp
A solid ramen spot. Easy to walk in and eat some ramen to satisfy the craving. Decor was a bit dark but it was also really rainy. Love the tonkotsu ramen and the dessert was pretty good too!
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Liyang S.

Yelp
Came here with a colleague for lunch. They had plenty of space, and we were seated quickly. Menu was straight forward, but a bit pricy compared to the rest of the offerings in the food court right outside. The food was delicious, but I really don't remember much of the taste. All I remember was looking at an empty bowl and wanting more, so it must be nom nom good. 5 stars just for that! Also, music is good too.
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Ana T.

Yelp
Had a pretty good experience here. I was seated immediately, the waitress was very nice and cheeked on me regularly. The food was flavorful, it was a little heavy on the salt than i personally care for but still good. Loved the spice level of my ramen. The environment was a little loud definitely not my seen but I will come back here.

Kookly J.

Yelp
The ramen was pretty good. The noodles absolutely delicious. The impossible bun was so great! The crunch and the softness of the bun with their sauce was just perfection. Their shrimp sushi was mid at best. With a sear on the shrimp and more rice than shrimp, it was kind of a disappointing bite. The seating as well as the service were great. Would come here again. Very friendly environment overall and good food!
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Alison G.

Yelp
Yelp, let me remind you, ever since we (hubby and I) went to Japan and had Ichiran ramen (the best ramen EVER), we have been on a journey to find our staple ramen place back home and near where we live in Arlington. I had heard of Jinya from several people, so we ventured here on Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day. We were sat promptly when we arrived by a friendly host or possibly the manager, not sure. We were greeted shortly afterwards by our server and decided to order wings. While ordering our entrees, the server asked us if we had any allergies, I do not, but my husband is allergic to shellfish which he shared. We were surprised to learn from the server that all of the ramen, sans the vegetarian ramen have a broth recipe that includes shellfish. We were disappointed, but glad for the transparency, so the hubby ordered the spicy creamy vegan with Char Siu on the side. I ordered the Jinya Tonkotsu Original. First, the appetizer: The wings were delicious! They were sweet, with great underlying seasoning and a great crunchy texture. They were so good! Both my husband and my ramen was mediocre at best, the broth was just okay, the noodles weren't great, the pork lacked flavor and overall we were disappointed. I was excited to go along with the grain, but honestly this was not our fave, not something we recommend and likely a place we will not go back to. Sorry...not sorry!
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Aditi K.

Yelp
this place is soooo good. i walked here from the metro so it took me a bit to find it - it's on the bottom floor of the mall! i ordered the spicy creamy vegan ramen and it was absolutely delicious - a huge bowl and i finished it all. the service was great as well- our server took the time to explain all the menu options to us. i can't wait until the next time i eat here. :)

Destiny L.

Yelp
I was looking for ramen places in the area and I remembered my boyfriend and I came to Jinya before and the food was good. This time I came alone and the service was great, I ordered as soon as the waiter/bartender (Sean) came and my food came out fairly quickly. The waiter was very nice and friendly, he made sure I was comfortable and checked on me consistently to see if I needed anything else. It's actually funny because when he walked over I asked for a ginger beer and he already had one in hand so that was a great bonus! Even when I was sitting and waiting on my order multiple servers and I -- believe a manager came to check on me often so that was amazing. The food was hot and very fresh, they also remembered all my add-ons (they even have a fresh garlic add on that comes with garlic cloves in a jar and a garlic press, very cool) so everyone was attentive. This was a great experience and I would definitely be coming back and recommending it to others !
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Ryan S.

Yelp
Always great ramen every time we go! The Tonkotsu Black is my absolute favorite but would also recommend the chicken wonton and shrimp wonton ramen. The dumplings are great as well for an app! Their cocktail list is really innovative - make sure to try something with yuzu or Japanese whiskey!
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Parth R.

Yelp
Solid ramen bar but nothing special. A solid spot for the vegan/vegetarian palate. But turns out franchising multiple locations of a NY classic doesn't always equate to stellar quality. Takoyaki is a winner though!
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Maria-Elena T.

Yelp
My sister and her bf and I went for dinner. ManySalmon cones were super fresh and a bit spicy. The couliflowwr was delicious and the mint, pinenuts and sliced garlic added to the delicacy. the shrimp spring rolls were surprisingly light and were tasty pieces of hot fresh shrimp and salt. The crispy rice with spicy tuna was really spicy. Really! Couldn't finish it but I am a wimp. For ramen I got the tonkatsu black and it was amazing. My sister got the same thing and agreed. Karaage chicken was the other ramen and he said it was like what he was used to eating in Japan. My sister thought it was better. I loved mine better. Service was good.
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Frances F.

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Came here with my niece, who is a lover of Ramen. JINYA is located in the lower level of Ballston Quarters. Very centrally located and the space is beautiful!!! We were seated at a booth by the windows that were opened so it felt like we were dining alfresco while also enjoying the AC on this steaming Saturday. Roberto was our server and he was awesome!!! I personally have not tried ramen yet (I'm a surf & turf girl lol) and he was able to make some excellent recommendations for me. My niece had the chicken ramen with extra noodles. She said it was great!!! She's only 13 but she is indeed a connoisseur of ramen (it is all she ever eats when dining out). We shared the garlic shrimp spring rolls, which were a 10 out of 10. They serve it with a blended salt "dip", which I found odd but when I tried it I understood why!!! I had the caramelized cauliflower and the spicy creamy shrimp tempura (I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures of both). Both were excellent!!! The shrimp gave bang bang shrimp vibes and the cauliflower was lemony, garlicky, and packed with so much flavor!! The ramen was plentiful but all the other dishes were small plates. I wanted to also try the crispy rice with tuna but my niece wanted to grab ice cream afterwards so I had to leave some room. The menu was much more extensive than other ramen places I've been too. They also have a full bar, full speciality cocktails menu, and they have happy hour on the weekend until 6pm (can't rember what time it starts)! The happy hour menu also includes a couple of food choices. I highly recommend Jinya Ramen Arlington. You will not be disappointed!

Ben B.

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Absolutely criminal to charge as much as they do for ramen and then nickel and dime you for toppings. Ramen is extremely average at best, with portions on the smaller side. Absolute rip-off. Karage is not the right texture. The only thing they got right was the gyoza. To top it off, they charge a $3 fee for credit card processing (surprising given how much they charge) but staff forgot to remove it when I paid cash. Then they made it extremely awkward , embarrassing and time-consuming when I went back and asked for the charge to be removed. To sum up - extremely overpriced average ramen. Not worth it.
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Jenny O.

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The vibe here is great! We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the two massive TVs - it looked like 4 monitors were combined to create one big TV! We tried the Spicy Umami Miso Ramen. The pork broth on this was yummy and definitely delivered on the umami flavor. It wasn't quite spicy but offered a nice warmth. I really liked the noodles as well, they were very bouncy and chewy. Hope to come back and try the other offerings!
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Jonathan B.

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Ima be honest. Although our server was great. They really missed the mark. The food was quite flavorless to me. Excellent server, decor, and ambience, I just wish I enjoyed my food like I should've.
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Samuel D.

Yelp
A little pricy for lunch, but completely worth going to check out if you're a Ramen enjoyer. There are definitely places that have spectacular ramen but Jinya Ramen is not far behind. The Mock-tail I got was called the Topipikaru, absolutely fantastic tasting drink, tasted very tropical and provided a great summer feel, I definitely want to learn how to make this so I can have it for days I'm not eating at Jinya! The ramen noodle I had was the wonton chicken, and it was delicious it came out quick and it came out at a nice temperature not too hot where you can't dig in! The service was also top notch, shout out to the Roberto behind the bar, great with the greetings, friendly attitude, and welcoming atmosphere!
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Mimi P.

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We decided to have lunch here as all the other restaurants had an hour wait time, and Jinya had a table available for our group. The restaurant is downstairs, so it may be the reason for this hidden gem. We enjoyed their ramen and rice dishes. The entrees were delicious and filling. Service was great and the atmosphere was perfect for our group. We were able to chat while enjoying our lunch. Metro stations nearby. Great spot for lunch and dinner and service is excellent.
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Joshua H.

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A pretty good spot to get ramen the broth is flavorful and their choices are plentiful just not quite an elite 5 star spot for me. Still recommend if you are hankering for ramen and stumble across.
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Lenny I.

Yelp
Fresh flavors! This restaurant is good. They treat us very nice and the food came out quickly and hot. We had 4 options for dinner for our group and we choose the pork ramen. Delicious pork belly with ramen and the noddles were fresh and soo good, love it! Service was fast and attentive. Ambient is relaxing with plenty of tables for a big group. We will definitely be coming back for more. Date of visit; June 2023 Group# 6
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Dina L.

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These guys are amazing! We came in 10 minutes before and honestly expected to be turned away but they say sat us right away! June was exceptional also. She's very attentive. 10'out of 10
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Adam H.

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Ramen is BOMB. Tongkatsu Spicy was Delicious, highly recommend Also had the Baltimore Blondie beer and the happy hour crispy chicken -- (5) big pieces (dark meat) and cost about $6. Would recommend Pablo was our bartender and was very helpful. Would come back

Alexis S.

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we just had lunch and Oliver was our server. He was so incredibly sweet and helpful! Our friend had a he brought out a special menu to help us. We felt super taken care of 10 out of 10