JINYA Ramen Bar - Georgetown
Restaurant · Georgetown
1525 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
"The fast-growing noodle bar franchise will take over the Wharf's waterfront 200-seat space with a sizable patio and bar, marking the Wharf's first dedicated ramen spot; an opening timeline is unclear. Sam Shoja, the franchise owner for all local Jinya locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, opened the first area store in Northern Virginia’s Mosaic District in 2016 and is pursuing an ambitious plan "to balloon the brand to 25 to 30 area locales" in the next few years, with store number nine about to open in Georgetown. The California-based chain, founded in 2010, has exploded to more than 60 locations across the country and offers five different broths, with its tonkotsu—"simmered for more than 18 hours"—being the most popular." - Tierney Plumb
"Across D.C.-area locations, three vegan ramens are offered alongside vegan tacos, bao buns, and rice bowls made with Impossible meat. For the month of November, Impossible Foods is teaming up with the chain to donate $1 from every order of an Impossible-based dish to Musicians On Call, a charity that brings live music from talented musicians to ailing patients and caregivers." - Emily Venezky
"Fast-growing chain Jinya Ramen Bar is gearing up to open two more D.C. locations this spring. With one en route to Union Market (1259 4th Street NE) and the other in Georgetown (1525 Wisconsin Avenue NW), that makes a total of four D.C. ramen bars (and eight across the DMV area). Hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily." - Tierney Plumb
"Jinya Ramen Bar is a restaurant franchise in the D.C. area owned by Sam Shoja, who also owns Emilie's. The group will absorb Tien's stake in Emilie's following his departure." - Gabe Hiatt
"Jinya Ramen Bar will offer a cold, broth-less ramen called Hiyashi Ramen from June 1 through the end of August at its three area locations. The dish includes pork chashu, seasoned egg, cucumber, bean sprouts, spinach, pickled ginger, and ramen noodles with a choice of sesame or sweet soy sauce." - Tierney Plumb
Steve Van Wagoner
Meg Clark
