JINYA Ramen Bar - Downtown LA

was over at the Downtown LA location and had a delicious meal, I ordered the spicy chicken ramen which was yummy, the tender chicken delicious with perfectly cooked noodles, and the fresh toppings made it one of the best ramen bowls I’ve had in the city. The staff were welcoming and quick to seat us, the restaurant has a relaxed yet modern vibe that makes it a fun spot for both casual dinners and bigger group outings, will come again.

The food was excellent, and the ramen instantly lifted my mood. The flavors blended beautifully, with just the right level of spice, flavorful without being overpowering. Its location within walking distance of the hotel made the experience even better, combining good eats with a pleasant walk. The wait staff were attentive and offered thoughtful recommendations, which added to the overall positive experience. I also enjoyed the welcoming ambience. Having also visited the Jinya Ramen in DC, I find myself partial to that location—perhaps because it feels newer...but both delivered consistently great flavors in the dishes I ordered.

I was looking for options near our hotel and was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I was expecting overcooked noodles in a bland broth but it was very flavorful and made well. My mom and I both enjoyed our Tan Tan Men which was nutty, creamy and a bit meaty with a hint of spice. If you’re into more toppings, be sure to add it separately because it’s topped simply with flavored ground beef, green onion and bok choy. It was still very filling without extra toppings. My sister got the Red Tonkatsu and while she liked it, she thought the spice level at 6 overpowered everything else. It wasn’t spicy to her but just a bit one dimensional. She said she would like to give the original a try instead. The egg wasn’t jammy but we’re aware some ramen places like to cook it differently. We also got an order of the takoyaki- it was good. The hot sake also comes in a large craft and sodas are in cans or bottles (Mexican Cola). The service was great even though there was only one active server, Via. They were great and attentive. Probably not ideal for large groups but there are hightop tables that can accommodate them. The atmosphere was warm woods and slightly industrial but it was lit well with warm and bright lighting. Very clean and organized. Value is stretch but I’d come eat here again if I were to stay at the same hotel.

Food was very flavorful. Calm environment and good service. Thank you Daisy.

Friendly staff, quite noisy 🎶 (8:15pm), great menu - vegetarian & vegan options, my size small impossibleTM 🌱 rice 🍚 bowl 🥣: toppings were just covering the barely warm rice; so they heated it up for me (: ty again, tasted much better! 💛

Their ramen is really, really good. Friendly and helpful staff. Good ambiance.

I visited this restaurant on a Thursday around 7 PM as a party of one. There was no wait, but the place was starting to fill up, so it may have been easier for me to snag a seat by the window since I was dining alone. I tried the Flying Vegan Harvest and absolutely loved it! The broth was rich and flavorful without being overly spicy, and all the add-ons were delicious. They offer an impressive selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes, which is a big plus. The decor was charming and added to the overall experience. Highly recommend this spot, and I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area!

Pretty fantastic food here. Staff was super friendly, no complaints. I tried the birria ramen at the recommendation of my waitress. Boy was it a succulent treat! Really good

I visited this restaurant on a Thursday around 7 PM as a party of one. There was no wait, but the place was starting to fill up, so it may have been easier for me to snag a seat by the window since I was dining alone. I tried the Flying Vegan Harvest and absolutely loved it! The broth was rich and flavorful without being overly spicy, and all the add-ons were delicious. They offer an impressive selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes, which is a big plus. The decor was charming and added to the overall experience. Highly recommend this spot, and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

I go to the Jinya in my neighborhood often, so when I was craving fish, I remembered that there is a Jinya close to my office and came here for a solo lunch. The first thing I noticed is that the hostess and servers were noticeably less friendly/personable than at my home Jinya... everything felt strictly transactional. I ordered a salmon poke bowl and a pork bun on the side. After waiting for a while and receiving my side dish, my server came back and told me that they were out of the poke bowl I wanted. She didn't seem apologetic and didn't offer anything similar. Since this was the only item I came in for, I asked for my check so that I could go. I wish that someone had told me at the time I placed my order or immediately after, so I wouldn't have wasted so much time waiting. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. I was disappointed in my first time trying out this Jinya location and think I'll stick to the Toluca Lake one.

I'm glad I finally got to try Jinya! The one in Long Beach is always so packed. I came in for lunch and it was moderately busy. I was seated right away at the window seat. The service was friendly and attentive. I got the premium red tonkatsu level 6 spice. It was good! The egg was cooked perfectly. My pork was a little fatty. But the noodles were perfect! I have had broths that had deeper flavors, but this was a solid choice. I would definitely recommend this spot! It's a great casual restaurant. You can sit at the bar, at a window seat, or at a regular table.

This is a great spot for a quick, filling lunch. The staff is quick getting the food out and the restaurant is very clean. I had the spicy creamy shrimp tempura and the chicken wonton ramen. The shrimp tempura was delicious! The shrimp were all a pretty big (they don't skimp here!) and the sauce was creamy with a little bit of a kick. The broth for the chicken wonton ramen was a really rich chicken broth that had almost a creamy texture. The noodles were delicious and had a really satisfying slightly chewy bite to them. Overall, stop here for a quick lunch that's sure to leave you satisfied and won't make your pocket hurt.

Was invited back for another dining experience. Sooooo much better. For my drink, I tried the lycheetini. Fruity but strong! I would definitely get this again. For my appetizer, I tried the pork gyoza and ended up sticking with the Tonkatsu Black for my main. This time around, the ramen was bursting with flavor and the pork chashu and egg were marinated very well. No disappontments! The pork gyoza was the star of the show Thank you to Justin and Bill for making things right. Customer service 5/5 Definitely a solid ramen spot to check out in DTLA

This dimly lit ramen bar exceeded my expectations. It's located downtown, tucked beneath soaring concrete office buildings. Twinkle lights strung up above the bar and soft club music actually suit the vibe. Love the many add-ons offered with their ramen dishes so you can truly customize your bowl. The server was helpful and suggested adjusting the spice level of any of the "spicy" dishes which really helped me determine what to order. The tofu was bland, sure, as others have mentioned but it was soft and silky and blended right into the dish. The crispy onions and soft spinach juxtaposed nicely. The "thick" noodles weren't too thick and they were cooked perfectly. Definitely add an egg. Mochi was less than $4.00...and absolutely delicious. Great little spot to try especially if you're staying downtown on a budget.

My cousin was visiting from outta town & she wanted ramen. So I looked this place up while touring the grove. I'm so happy we stopped by. It wasn't hard to find, it was a few blocks away from the museum so we walked there. I'm not sure about parking if you were to drive. The food was really good, we left satisfied. Some of the sushi rolls I wanted to try were out of stock.. so I have a reason to come back Lol I really like how the sodas come in the cans, I personally feel like it makes the soda better lol Service was fast, the server was really nice, the restaurant was really chill and fit the aesthetic.

Ordered ramen and received the ingredients, no broth. Got a refund from grubhub, seems like this is a normal thing. Avoid.

Amazing ramen. The Spicy is always my favorite! Quick service . Fresh and delicious! Rich in flavor.

Nice and chill restaurant. I came in had the curry croquettes, lychee martini and black tonkatsu ramen. They were good but not great- not too mad though as everything was fresh and timely. It hit the spot on a cold day.

It's a nice lunch spot if you're in DTLA area. Fair price, food was decent, and service was good as well. If you are a ramen connoisseur and you have high expectations for what a legit ramen should be, this place is probably not for you. But if you are perfectly fine with just average ramen that strives to meet all the basic requirements and stay true to what a ramen should be, this place will be just fine. I thought the portion was just perfect as well. I do recommend you give this place a try if you want something different than your everyday lunch options.

Great customer service. Ramen was decent. Broth was a good standard. Was a little salty for my standards but edible. Overall I would recommend.

Originally from Nor Cal and up here for the week. Found this place and oh boy is it tasty. We went about 40 min before closing and sat at the bar. We ordered the 2010 Tonkatsu Ramen , pork gyoza, and chicken karage. All were absolutely divine. The gyoza was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The chicken karage was crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. And the star of the show was the 2010 Tonkatsu! Wow-wee-wow is what my taste buds said. I love Ramen and have travelled for it. This was top three for me. The broth was so flavorful like it had been stewing for days with pork bones and meat. The noodles had the right amount of chew and the egg was perfectly cooked to where the yolk was still runny. Yummy, yummy, yummy! Definite recommend!

TL;DR phenomenal takoyaki, amazing service quality, but missed the mark on ramen quality. Keep in mind, parking is difficult here if you do drive! The service and ambiance of this location being in LA is amazing. I enjoyed the waitstaff and the look of the restaurant. Service was speedy, and the waiters ensured we had what we needed. The takoyaki was very good. It was not scorching hot inside like other places, which means it is ready to eat out of the kitchen! Presentation was great on this dish as well. I highly recommend. The ramen dish was decent. I did not enjoy the noodles texture as it didn't resemble the typical ramen texture I'm used to. The portion was also very small, and the flavor was a little bland. The disappointment, though, was the egg was whole and not cut in half. Upon cutting it, I found it was nearly cooked all the way, which is disappointing for the price point. All in all, I would go here again if I did not have to drive my car, but mainly for the takoyakis!

Ramen is good but the broth lacks flavor and depth. The food was packaged very well. Today I tried the spicy garlic Mabo men. It was good I think I was expecting a thicker broth and more flavor packed like other Mabo tofu ramen I've had. I did finish up the broth with the rice and it was very filling and a great way to end the meal. My husband tried the black garlic ramen and felt it didn't taste as flavorful as before. Today was maybe just an off day .. I would try them again.

I ordered the Premium Tonkotsu Red with a spicy level of 2 and it's pretty spicy! But it's very good, I liked the flavor but there's not a lot of meat. I also tried their desserts and they're delicious. Overall it's a good place if you're in DTLA.

Bought the Jinya Chicken Ramen I want to give this place a 3.5 / 5. The service was great. The staff were friendly. The things I had "issues" with would be the food. For me personally, the broth was a bit too oily/greasy. Broth was also a bit too salty for me. The fried onion was great! I would trade the spinach for something softer. Add a bit more chicken chashu. Other than that, everything was good. It was busy when I went, I believe like 1:00 or so. Ended up paying $16.80 + 1.60 tax = $18.40. The place was really nice and fancy :) Btw, thanks for having chicken options for ramen

Great place to go get ramen! So good, right temperature and delicious. I went with a group of colleagues from work. There were 8 in attendance and every bowl of ramen was delicious with no complaints. This place does not have a large dinning area so give yourself plenty of time you may have to wait for a table. Clean with nice decor and friendly service. Price for meals is reasonable with exceptional service. We will be making this restaurant a regular place to visit. Yum! I didn't check the restrooms so I have no comment on that. Happy dinning.

This is a great lunch spot in downtown. The menu has a variety of options and is great for people who don't eat beef or pork like me. I got the spicy grilled chicken ramen and it was delicious. I got fresh garlic on the side and added broccolini to the ramen since that is what the menu recommended. It was the perfect amount of spice. The broccolini was cooked well and crunchy and paired so well with the broth and chicken. It was a good sized portion too. They were quite busy so service was a little scattered but the food was amazing.

Jinya is always a go to for chilly nights when I want something warm and tasty. I am obsessed with their nikuman, their steamed meat bun. It so delicious, the meat is seasoned and the dough is squishy. Based on our waiter recommendation, I went with Spicy Grilled Chicken Ramen. I asked for hot, and it was really good. The chicken was tender, the broth was really good, and the noodles were the right texture. We also decided to sample the sake flight, honestly the best sake was the plum wine. The plum wine sake was on the sweeter side. Everything else burned going down. I had their panna cotta, it reminded me of crème brûlée. The restaurant was a little busy for a Friday evening but we were able to be seated right away and our food was served without a long wait. The staff were great, attentive and gave great recommendations. The whole atmosphere was welcoming. Will definitely be back.

Service was amazing but unfortunately there was no flavor to my ramen broth... noodles still felt raw and undercooked. We came here because the Vegas spot was soo good but def disappointing coming here. My wonton ramen was okay the wonton was overstuffed with green onions we usually always finish our bowls but left them basically 1/2 full... might try again in Vegas but def won't be retuning to the LA location our experience was a total turn off besides the service.

If you're working in DTLA or visiting, you need to stop by Jinya Ramen Bar. We ordered Jinya Tonkotso Black & Spicy Grilled Chicken Ramen! They had plenty of seating inside and quick service too. I recommend getting there before lunch rush hour so you're not waiting for a seat. I would definitely come back to try more dishes.

Omg its the best ramen around. The crispy chicken is amazing and crunchy. Ramen is very good. Their broth is very light and not heavy at all. They even had the correct amount of garlic on their broth. Very worth the long wait!

A cute place around the corner from my hotel, just seeing the JINYA sign on the taxi ride in had me craving ramen. JINYA has a good selection of both ramen and non-ramen options. They also have both spicy and non-spicy picks depending on your preferences. Considering it is in LA, prices seem fair. I selected the JINYA Tonkotsu Black. It was extremely tasty and came with a few small pieces of pork, a seasoned egg, and seaweed. It also came with the thin noodles which I prefer. Quality was top notch, but I felt the portion a bit small (I'm not from LA, so I might not be calibrated to the area). I did not leave hungry, so no worries that the portion was too small. Overall glad I chose JINYA for lunch and would recommend.

Had dinner here last night and my meal was great! We started off with the impossible gyoza, and crispy rice tuna ( very mid). Skip the apps and go here for ramen only. Now the ramen- was excellent! I had the Chefs Special ( which was pork ramen with fried pork) and we ordered the Vegan Spicy Chicken Ramen. The noodle in the vegan ramen was much better but the flavor of the chef special was... special! Highly recommend if looking for good ramen

Was recommended this spot to try while I was downtown. The inside was really nice, seating for groups or by yourself at the bar. Ordered the lycheetini which tasted like heavily spiked lychee juice, strong and refreshing. Definitely enjoyed that they gave you three lychees, it was like a mini snack after the meal. Staff was attentive and checked up on me every so often asking if I needed anything. Friendly and greets you as you enter. Tried the limited menu item, Spicy Grilled Chicken Ramen with thick noodles. The extra garlic was free, gave the broth an extra kick. I also got some chili oil since the mild wasn't very spicy. There's also a spicy paste you could order for $1. Disappointing that the only topping included was cilantro and half an egg. For the price, it would have been nice having the recommended broccolini topping for free. Chicken was tender and tasted good with the broth but lacked depth and flavor. I wouldn't go out of my way as there's better places for your money in LA.

Food was tasty. Service was great. Ambiance was nice. The broth was yummy. I got it Hot so it was perfectly spicy. The chicken was so juicy. Loved it all

Best ramen I've ever eaten, we went back multiple times because it was so good. Their mochi ice cream was also great though a bit hard to eat. Service was good and the restaurant/bar looks nice. The location is convenient if you're in downtown LA but there were some homeless on the corner of the block.

Best Ramen in LA! Instructions: order Spicy creamy Vegan ramen! Request chicken wontons on it! 100/10, as a meat lover I have to say the spicy creamy vegan ramen takes my taste palette to new heights! This is the best ramen on the west coast! Very tasty, and the spice is just right! Not too much not too little! I am big on eating meat, and tend to stear clear from anything that say vegan ‍ but this ramen is 100/10 better than the meat option ramen anywhere

I like all the foods I ordered from drinks to ramen was so good! The lady who's on duty was so welcoming and polite. She helped me to charge my phone too i love the place it was hidden Japanese restaurant in downtown LA, i wish i can come visit again soon!

I ordered the Tonkatsu Black ramen with thin noodles and a JINYA bun. The ramen was good; the thin noodles were just the way I like it (al dente) but the broth was just meh - not that memorable. The JINYA bun is a fusion of Chinese steamed bun. Japanese braised pork and Vietnamese banh mi pickles with a spicy mayo sauce. The atmosphere was good and the service was excellent. My waitress is so attentive but not overly attentive, which is just perfect.

JINYA feels familiar. I've been to several locations across the country, and the quality of service and ramen is pretty consistent. This time, I tried the Original Tonkotsu Ramen and added spicy sauce. Sometimes when the broth is cooked spicy, it hurts my stomach. Glad to have found a better option! Filling meal right before I flew out of LAX. The place gets full quickly for lunch, but fortunately I arrived right at opening. Always a solid choice!

I love that they have a broad vegan menu here! Service is good. I tried their spicy chicken ramen and added bok choy, spicy (this is their medium). It was pretty good, nice little kick. 3/5 It's a little disappointing that it doesn't automatically come with a half egg (you have to pay for it as an extra topping). Also tried their impossible gyoza which I enjoyed a lot. A lot of ramen places don't have impossible items on their menu aside from the bun so this was great. Something different but still so good. :) I came here with my friend who is vegan and he ordered the Flying Vegan Harvest & edamame. He actually orders takeout from this place often so it's safe to say he loves the food here. We also came during their happy hour 3PM-6PM/9PM-CLOSE and ordered their lycheetinis! 5/5. The only thing that's bad is their parking but then again, it is in DTLA so it's kind of expected.

We came here late on a Monday night so we were seated immediately. Their menu is pretty extensive; I like how they include the calories for each item for those who want to stay healthy conscious. They have a happy hour from 9 PM until closing (10:30 PM) but it's a pretty limited section. We've been to Jinya once in Vegas but this location is soooo much better. This is one of the best ramen I had, and I didn't bloat like a balloon nor did I feel heavy. It was just chef's kiss. Takoyaki ($12.50, 660 calories): There were 6 pieces total on top of egg tartar which was different. The takoyaki was one of the best I've had and it was elevated by the egg tartar. Highly recommend trying it. Miso Garlic Tan Tan ($18.50): This was the chef's special & available until 02/20/23 so I decided to try it. It's not that spicy so I requested extra hot sauce on the side. They gave thick noodles which are my favorite kind. The miso vegetable broth was umami but not overly salty. It was so good, I drank the entire soup. The only thing I'm sad about is that it didn't come with an egg. Jinya Tonkatsu Black ($18.50, 990 calories): This was served with thin noodles and came with an egg. I tried this after and didn't like it as much as my miso Garlic Tan Tan while my husband had them in the reverse order and liked his better. The same thing happened for my dad. I thought the broth wasn't as thick as other Tonkatsu broth & I wasn't a huge fan of the flavor. For Tonkatsu ramen, I still think Ramen Nagi is king. Hot Sake ($9.50 HH): Pretty good for hot sake which I usually don't like. Lycheetini ($6.50 HH): Wow, pretty solid lychee Martini. It was strong, sweet, & came with 3 lychees!

Despite my office being in DTLA, I usually tend to avoid non-Little Tokyo DTLA ramen restaurants. But we were staying in a nearby hotel during the weekend and my friend wanted noodles for lunch. Jinya was literally walking distance from our hotel, so we came here. Got the JINYA Tonkotsu Black with thick noodles. I thought this was a solid bowl of ramen. Broth had good taste and thick noodles were definitely the move. As usual, I added extra pork because you can never go wrong with more pork. Service was fine, no complaints here. JINYA was better than I expected. I am very particular about ramen these days and am extremely picky about the ramen I eat. But yeah, this ain't too bad.

Saturday: We were driving back from an art opening at a museum, friends in town from Australia were staying in DTLA & we were all craving ramen! JINYA was suggested. Yum! Flying Vegan Harvest: Lots of flavor, which I enjoyed! Tons of veggies, the delicious vegan miso broth & even plant-based Impossible meat! Score! Thanks to our server who recommended the ramen dish to me. He was right on point! Drink Up: The sake was shared by the 4 of us & perfectly smooth! Decor: Cool wall mural of the girl eating ramen! I also loved their Ramen bowls, so pretty! The low lighting was great as well! Parking: A bit tricky, especially over the weekend. There are meters. However, with our stomachs growling & not wanting to drive around, Valet across the street was best! ($10) Overall: Friendly customer service, cool decor & delicious ramen! Now, I'll have to try another vegan/veggie ramen dish, as well as try the JINYA location closer to me in Venice; in Santa Monica!

That ramen was so fucking good. My boyfriend and I came right before the rush. Small place cool vibes. I got the tonkotsu original. Added boy choy. So gewwwdd

Hispanic cooks serving Japanese Ramen, dare I say more?! 0-10 spice level (lots of cayenne for 10, i'm used to reaper for 10), non veg/vegan options, weird tasting pork, super salty chicken karaage. Nice staff but overall not work $72 for 2 bowls of ramen + appetizer; not a return customer to any of their 5 locations!

Parking: Practically no nearby street parking; you can find parking in nearby parking structures, ranging from $6+ depending on structure / length of stay. Ambience: It's a relatively small restaurant & bar that can get fairly cold whenever the door opens. It has a dark wooden aesthetic, so makes for a perfect date night or hangout with friends. The restroom is located in the back next to the kitchen, which does cause the scent of cooking oils to be quite strong in there. Service: Friendly and quick :) Waitress asked if we wanted any sauces, and brought out their extra free garlic on the side. Taste: We got the Jinya Tonkotsu Black, which was a bit too salty for me. Ironically though, it paired well with their accompanying garlic sauce, which was itself quite salty. Overall, good flavor and not spicy!

Getting food near The Bloc shopping area with my friends, we stopped by JINYA for ramen! What I Ate: -4/5 JINYA Tonkatsu Black- I liked the flavor, but added their extra free garlic on the side. The black garlic soup was a good medium for the noodles. Just the right portion, but I probably could have eaten a bun if I wanted an extra appetizer. Ambience: The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but I enjoyed the more dark lit style. Perfect for a night out with friends or a date night.

Best Ramen I've had in LA so far! And that's saying a lot considering they gave me the wrong food! Lol First, let me say that Ramen to go is usually not ideal... something is lost when soup is in a to-go container and transported 15 minutes away. After getting home and being disappointed that I had the wrong food, I tried it anyway. Wow... it was AMAZING. Their Ramen is absolutely chock-full of noodles, veggies, etc. The broth is velvety and perfectly flavored. It was even good 2 days later as leftovers (though beware... it is extremely fatty so before the broth is reheated it is basically solid when cold). Everything was super fresh tasting and the gyoza were unlike any I've had before, with a very tasty spicy sauce. Next time, I'll dine in and get the food I actually ordered, I'm sure it will be terrific!

JINYA ramen restaurant was my favorite go to spot in Austin. I'm always eat there when I visiting to my friend in Austin but LA JINYA was just ok to me. I wanted eat Japanese ramen and I search for where should try. I found that JINYA located in LA downtown. I took my friend there and my friend was enjoying eat. Just ok service and noting impressive about from server. I didn't thinking they are friendly but I couldn't complain anything. Very clean place but difficult parking. On the street parking available but no spot. Probably I won't go back for only eating JINYA but if I'm around there I will try again.

I ordered the Flying Vegan Harvest Ramen and the Impossible Bun. They were both DELICIOUS! I would definitely eat here again. The host who sat me was really nice. He ended up being my waiter too. He forgot to replace the corn with bamboo shoots, but he apologized and brought it out along with fresh garlic after I reminded him. I was annoyed with the bartender/waitress cuz I had been waiting for a while to place my order and then she ended up serving a guy who showed up way after me. His food also came out before mine. That's the only reason for the 4-star rating, otherwise, I would've given this place a 5 cuz the food was so good. The host/waiter apologized for the delay.

Service is great. The waiter is attentive and warm. Taking a seat at the Raman bar gave me a close look of how a bowl of Raman is labor of love on the other side of the counter. The bowls used at the restaurants are eye pleasing as they are unique with the restaurant name. They are very IG-ready. I ordered the spicy chicken Raman, recommended on the menu. The taste of the Raman soup is flavorful, but the toppings are very bare bone - two piece of chicken meet and some onions and some spicy sauce. The usual nori and egg offered by other Raman shops are not part of Raman here. I also ordered Japanese green tea and what I got is the Japanese tea bags sold by Costco. It is a little surprising and disappointed. The ice cream was great and presented in a neat way.

One of my favorites go to ramen spot. Great portions of serving. The kid's meal is perfect for picky eaters. It includes an ice cream. Tonkotsu Red level 3 is just the right level of spicy. I've done level 4 and it had my nose running. If you love spicy food start with a 6. The service is fast paced and the staff are friendly. Ambience is nice and calm. The busiest days are on the weekends after 6. #ramen #tonkotsured #pork #chicken #popcornchicken #losangeles #dtla #foodies #delicious #lafood #latimesfood #yelpla #yelpfoodie #bestfoodla #dinela #onlyinlosangeles #losangeles #dtla

Take out, quick service.. my favorite ramen! So so tasty and great quality. Ambience prior visit when dines in was fine

Went to this location with friends for lunch today BAD IDEA. They're a ramen shop serving hot soup with no AC, once we realized it was 85degrees inside the store (no exaggeration as I saw the thermostat on the wall) we all decided to skip the ramen, get appetizers, and get out as fast as we could. The servers were friendly and polite but they were sweating and running around clearly understaffed and overheated. We'll be going somewhere else in the area for lunch next time and unless you like hot ramen in a sweaty room I'd avoid going here during the summertime too.

It's pretty much your average ramen joint. Nothing really screamed out "I gotta come here again!" Maybe it's just LA prices but for around $19 I expected more. The broth was decent but the noodles were lackluster and not memorable. It didn't have that "bounce" texture that makes noodles too die for. The egg was pretty basic. It was pretty cooked Much cooked throughout and not runny or half-boiled. Also, tried the curry balls. Meh. I tasted curry. That's about it. I most likely wouldn't come back. There's better options out there. I might give other locations a try, but most likely not this one again. The price and quality of the meal I got don't justify another visit.

Jinya absolutely nails their vegan spicy ramen. It's incredibly creamy with the perfect level of spice. I've had this bowl over 10 times, and I just can't get enough!