JINYA Ramen Bar - Royal Oak

I choose this spot for date night with the hubby after seeing a couple TikTok’s. We arrived on a Saturday with reservations for 730pm. The host greeted us promptly and sat us without any wait. Our server followed shortly after. We ordered the Lycheetini and the Smoky Wokashi Old Fashioned. But arrived in true TikTok fashion with all the bells and whistles. Not just fancy also tasted good and definitely not strong drinks. I ordered the Birrira Ramen and the hubby got the Tonkotsu Black Ramen. The manager came by when we were being served and asked if it was our first time dining with them, which it was. He gave pointers on how to stir from the bottom to make sure we mix up all the delicious ingredients. Both of the ramen were well made and a decent size for a dinner meal. They do have loads of extra toppings you can choose from. Everything was very prompt and fast. My husband loved it stating “Wow in and out in a hour! That’s great” We did take our time and relaxed while we finished our drinks and never felt rushed not once. Fun and inviting decor and great staff! Would definitely return and highly recommend

First time here and I loved it. Any restaurant that has Brussels sprouts on the menu has my heart, but everything else was good that I ordered too! The impossible bun was so beautiful I didn’t know whether to adore it or eat it. I did eat it and it was a wonderful flavor combination. I also had the impossible potstickers and the Brussels tempura- both were delicious and satisfying. The service was good as well. I visited for lunch on a weekday and there was plenty of seating.

Just had a great foodie experience at Jinya. Tried 2 different ramen bowls which were awesome. The broth was flavorful and definitely recommend getting the seasoned egg with any bowl. Crispy chicken was also delish. Our bartender Will was very attentive and helpful with any questions we had. BTW - great martini Will - shaken not stirred. Will be back!

Visited this place midweek for lunch with a friend. Greeted and seated within minutes. We started off with a specialty drinks (Malibu Sunrise and lycheetini) and some appetizers (house salad, jinya bun, spicy tuna taco, chicken salad and salmon roll); my friend ordered the the tonkotsu black Ramen. Good: The charsu bun was very good - a stand out dish, along with the special chicken salad. The fresh garden salad comes with a delicious sweet daikon radish dressing, and I also ordered the creamy sesame dressing on side. I tried the tonkotsu ramen… and enjoyed the noodle texture and the toppings. For me the broth was missing the savoriness and porky mouthfeel I like. Bad: It’s a chain restaurant so some items are shipped in and not prepared fresh or unavailable. Unfortunately I had just taken an amazing sushi making class and so I was super disappointed by the aburi oshi salmon sushi - the rice texture & flavoring were off. First bite was mush and honestly hard for me to swallow. Drinks took a bit to arrive and were just ok; my lycheetini was prepared at the take and smelled/looked beautiful but the actual drink was meh. I was so excited to try this spot, especially after seeing highlights on social. Overall it was an ok meal. I thought the staff were very attentive, friendly. After reading “mediocre” reviews, I disagree and think that this place deserves a second chance to do some refinement since they just opened. Update: went by on a Saturday evening (5pm) and wow there was hour wait (though many seats appeared open). Since the bar was first come, first served, we sat at two open spots. It got really crowded very quickly and we sat for quite a while before being acknowledged/ given a menu. The bar staff was very over overwhelmed, and they were out of a lot of the menu items. The drinks are pretty but nothing outstanding. I ordered the spicy tuna tacos, jinya and steamed bun; hubby ordered tuna tacos and tonkotsu black. We waited a longggg time for the Ramen and the notes are the same. It needs more oomph and salt. Toppings like the egg/charsu & the noodle texture are great… they just need to refine their broths. I don’t know what they can do about wait but I know you can up inventory so you’re not constantly out of core menu items. Had a lively time at the bar but I don’t think the food/drink are worth the wait.

We had a great time here after the Arts Beats and Eats Festival. Our server Terrell was attentive, friendly, and participated in making sure our friend had a happy birthday. Drinks were good, food was good although I wanted a little more depth to the broth, but still good. Food was reasonably priced. Beautiful atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

Ask for Nico when you visit—he truly elevated the experience with his warm personality & attentive service. My sister and I were excited to check out this new spot, and it did not disappoint! The food was outstanding—fresh, thoughtfully prepared and full of bold flavors. My sister is vegetarian, and I’m gluten-free. We had no problem with the menu, and Nico presented an allergy chart for it. ☺️ While we were greeted upon arrival, clearer communication from the host would have improved the experience, as we were left waiting without much guidance. However, the Japanese-style welcome during seating was a unique and enjoyable detail. I’m so glad a place like this opened nearby, and I’ll absolutely be back soon.

Around 5 day ago my first time at Jinya Ramen and I was initially impressed — the restaurant’s interior was stylish, the plating was thoughtful, and the food tasted pretty good to me. I wanted to love it more. But unfortunately, our server slowly chipped away at that feeling. From the start to the very last second, her attitude just… ruined the vibe. It left a bitter aftertaste that no ramen could fix.

People may not remember what you said or did but they will always remember how you made them feel! The service was outstanding. Gotta give a shout out to Benjamin who made fantastic recommendations, was knowledgeable of the menu and provided warm, welcoming and professional service. The manager came by to check on me and was oh so friendly. My ramen dish was delicious. I got the spicy ground pork one (an original). Very flavorful and the spice was kicking. The salmon sushi was good… just kinda expensive for the quantity. I’ll be back!

The food was amazing! the service was perfect! The server with pretty orange and black hair was so kind!

3.5 but bumping it up to a 4 star. I ordered the Red Tonkotsu, you can pick the spice level from 1-10. Anything after 6 is an extra $1 charge which is.... kinda crazy to me when the price is pretty high up there compared to other ramen restaurant. Our server said the spice level is pretty spicy, so pick two level lower than what you assume you could handle. He recommended 3, saying it would be a decent medium spice level. I went with 3 and it was more like a mild. Honestly, if you can handle spice, just get whatever you want. I definitely wished mine had more of a kick. The taste was good enough though! Not the best that I've had in the area, especially for the price you are paying. Wasn't wowed but you do get a good amount of food. The broth was hot (temp) and came out pretty quick. The egg in my ramen bowl was nicely seasoned. My friend is vegetarian and there was a nice selection for her to choose from. Nice and spacious inside. My friend and I did come in on a Thursday late afternoon so it was fairly empty inside still. Very clean, nice vibe of the restaurant with neat interior design. Our server was welcoming and did appropriate amount of check-ins with us.

Just spent a very nice evening at Jinya. Restaurant is beautifully decorated, has a very cool, comfortable vibe. Our waiter was great, on point with recommendations and very responsive and friendly, but appeared to be stretched thin. No fault of his, it was probably unexpectedly busy for a Tuesday night. The ramen was very good, with some innovative specials. Priced a little higher than some of the other vendors, but you're buying the experience of an upscale dining establishment. Cocktail selection was great, and some unique offerings worth trying next time. Thanks, Jinya, for bringing your vision to Royal Oak! I'll be back, probably with some fun friends that will appreciate the cool vibe and experience. Cheers!

Food: Good size Taste amazing Unique menu other than Ramen Service: Friendly staff Reservation recommended Ambiance: Casual setting Lots of tables for seating Opportunities for improvement: Long wait although tables are available Overall: Highly Recommended

We had a wonderful experience at Jinya! We went on a Sunday afternoon and we were able to be promptly seated. Everything was fresh and delicious from the Impossible tacos, which were seasoned to perfection, to the Birria Ramen which did not disappoint!! I also really love the refreshing strawberry mint mocktail. Service was great and we finished up our meal with the Matcha tiramisu, chef's kiss! There's a really nice ambience with the windows open, but it's screened in, protecting you from any bugs. Can't wait to go back.

Spicy tuna tacos were crispy and stuffed full! Our table got the Jinya Tonkotsu Black, Original, Spicy Creamy Vegan, and Yuzu Shio Delight. My husband and brother made their ramen a combo, so one got a small bowl of Tokyo Curry and the other got a bowl of Pork Chashu. The combo also came with salad, and the upgrade was about $7. It was worth upgrading as both the curry and the pork chashu bowl tasted amazing! The tonkotsus were good; very hearty and heavy, it's a good pick if you're super hungry. The Tonkotsu is served with thick noodles. The creamy vegan is indeed, very creamy. A yummy pick even if you're not vegan! The protein in the ramen was tofu. The Yuzu shio carried just the right amount of citrus, and is a good pick for the summer. The noodles were thin and were okay; it ended up being slightly undercooked so it was stuck together and a bit mushy/sticky. They also forgot the egg for it, but quickly brought it out once we asked. Drinks were on point. Not the best ramen we've had, but it is one of the better options in Royal Oak!

I really enjoyed my visit here. They have a good variety of items to choose from. I enjoy shrimp in my ramen, but they only have one item to choose from. The jinya bun came highly recommended. I love a good boa bun but for me, the fat on the meat made this an immediate no. The Birria ramen was good! It comes with thick noodles. The fresh garlic you press into the dish yourself elevated the flavor & made me love it even more. I will definitely come back. There are a few more items I had my eye on to try.

I recently visited Jinya hoping for a comforting bowl of noodles and left feeling underwhelmed. The first impression didn't help--things felt a bit chaotic from the moment we walked in. The host seemed unsure of the seating situation, and it took longer than expected to get a table. They dont take reservations. Added myself to wait list just to be kick out 3 times. Absolute mess. Onto the food, ordered two different ramens, and two rice bowls. The broth lacked depth and richness, the noodles were overcooked, and the toppings felt more like an afterthought than a carefully curated combination. It wasn't inedible--but it certainly didn't hit the mark for a place specializing in ramen. Rice bowls were just blend no seasoning no sauce. Drinks were good. Jinya might have potential, but it's currently lost in its own lack of focus. With better organization and a serious upgrade in the kitchen, it could be worth another shot. For now, there are better places in town to get your ramen fix.

Overhyped and Underwhelming Walked in without a reservation (they don't take any), and despite half the tables being empty, we were told to wait -- not a great first impression. The ambience is cute and the drinks were good and playful, definitely a highlight of the visit. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. The poke bowls were tiny and underwhelming, lacking both flavor and value. We tried two different ramen soups -- one was decent, the other completely bland. As the evening picked up, service slowed down. We waited ages for a second round of drinks that never came, apparently because the bar was backed up. This spot seems to ride on a lot of hype, but based on our experience, it doesn't deliver. We left disappointed and won't be back.

My friend came here for dinner on a Friday and it wasn't busy compared to when she went on a Saturday night where there was a line. Our server was nice and friendly but a bit over the top. We also found it odd when he didn't ask us if we wanted to spilt the check and was in a rush to expense our check. As a newer location they were definitely more adamant on asking how our food was when we hadn't eaten much of our food yet because we were catching up with the each other. We were both excited to try their limited Birria Ramen but they were unfortunately out of it because they said they only make a small batch each day. We shared the creamy shrimp tempura and I ordered the Jinya Chicken Ramen. The shrimp melted in my mouth and was really good and the ramen was good. My friend loved her spicy ramen and Jinya bun. Overall good place 3.5/5, but wish they didn't run out of the birria ramen and that their employees eased up on the food feedback.

We visited JINYA Ramen Bar during the Royal Oak Dinner Stroll and it ended up being one of our favorite stops. Nicole was our server and she was awesome, super attentive, friendly, and full of great drink recommendations. She suggested the Lycheetini and it was delicious, light, and refreshing. We ordered the Shrimp Wonton Ramen and loved it. The different sauces at the table really made it fun to customize our bowls, and the seasoning sauce was the winner, adding that perfect umami punch. Between Nicole's great service, tasty cocktails, and flavorful ramen, I will absolutely be back for another visit.

National chain JINYA ramen comes to Royal Oak! We came for lunch on Memorial Day Monday, one of only a handful of places open for the holiday. Similar to other JINYA locations I've been to, JINYA Royal Oak has an upscale Asian-inspired relaxed atmosphere. While service was attentive and food came out quickly, I just wish the food was a bit more on the flavorful side. We got JINYA pork buns, edamame, and 3 different ramens among the 3 of us, and overall, the ramens were a bit bland: lacking flavor, lacking broth, or too creamy for what ramen is. That said, it's still overall a decent meal but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

JINYA comes to Royal Oak! I didn't know it was new to Royal Oak, not until I realized how long the wait was. There was an hour wait, but we chose the bar and only waited about 20 minutes. The bartender was a little loud and abrasive to everyone, but she was mostly nice once we ordered. The pork gyoza was very good, crispier than I've had before but still good. The chicken chashu may be the best thing on the menu besides the ramen of course. So crispy and moist. The ramen was perfect.

My friend Nicki brought me here for a birthday dinner, and the entire experience was fantastic! From the moment we walked in, the hostess and our server Brian were warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. I couldn't decide between the spicy creamy vegan ramen and the Impossible rice bowl--Brian recommended both, so I went for it, and I'm so glad I did! Both dishes were absolutely delicious, and the J-Girl mocktail was the perfect finishing touch. I'm already planning to come back soon with my kids!

New restaurant in downtown Royal Oak. My only complaint is that the waitlist on OpenTable is apparently not real, you can only get on the waitlist by walking into the restaurant. They need to take that off the website so that it's not so confusing. Still, the hostess was super friendly and accommodating. Our waiter was a lot of fun and went through the menu giving us advice before we ordered. I really enjoyed my Ramen bowl and old-fashioned whiskey. The menu is huge and I'm looking forward to visiting again soon. I love the update they made to the space, the ambience it's modern and fun. A great addition to downtown.

Glad to see that we have one here in Michigan. Have been to other around the Unite States. The service was super nice and was seated fast. The place is all new and modern. The people who work their are nice and very attentive. Everyone was super accommodating. The food is amazing as always and of course we ordered too much and brought it home. The ramen is everything I remember it to me from other locations. That did not disappoint. I would recommend trying this place out. The only thing I would say the place needs to work on welcoming people into the restaurant in japanese. I am not sure they exactly know how to pronunciate. However, everything else was great.

This place has a potential but not yet. To begin with they don't take reservations and while waiting you can't sit at the bar. Makes no sense. Let ppl have drinks, I didn't feel the vibe. If we were not seated within 10 min I would have left. The space was designed well and has attractive enough decor. Food was ok. I had a chicken rice bowl. My friends had the ramen noodle soup and I didn't care for either flavor (I sampled both). What was good is the lychee martinis! And the waiter used a special tool to create a big smoke filled bauble on top.

We arrived at 4 pm on Saturday, thinking it would be off-hours and less busy..but we were wrong. We ended up waiting about an hour. Despite plenty of open tables, they seemed short-staffed. I ordered the Tonkatsu Black and enjoyed the ramen, but the food took quite a while to come out. Also at $20 a bowl, I'm not in a hurry to return; Shiromaru in Troy is faster, cheaper, and just as delicious (just different vibes).

When entering the hostesses did take someone who was placing a carry out order before us when we got there first so we had to wait a longer time. We've been to other Jinya locations not in Michigan and always loved it. This was almost as good, we really enjoyed the gyoza and Brussels sprout tempura apps. A little disappointed about the ramen because we know the full potential jinya has.

After having a craving for ramen my friend decided we should try this place since it was close to our home. When we arrived it was a little busy but we quickly found a spot at the bar. The decor was very nice with a fully stocked bar and plenty of tables. At the bar our waitress and bartender Taylor quickly explained the menu. She offered many great recommendations. The JINYA Bun was very light and delicious. I also tried the crispy chicken bites and salad with ginger dressing. The ramen came out quickly as hot. I truly enjoyed everything!! I will definitely return soon!

Service: We arrived a little before 7 didn't get seated til about 9. Completely don't understand why this place isn't taking reservations, especially during a holiday weekend (Mother's Day). Lack of communication & proper training of host staff was off putting. We were told our table would be ready in 5 minutes, didn't get seated til 25+ minutes later. Ambiance: Place is nice inside. Reminds me of something you'd see in LA. Food: chi--my child enjoyed his kid's meal. They give them alot of options for $10! However, the American blow pop tickled me. You'd think they'd give the kids an Asian candy (that's just me). Our food was trash. Flavorless & cold. I didn't even take a pic of the edamame which looked frost bit. Ramen was lukewarm & no depth in flavor. I wanted the birria ramen, waiter said it'd been sold out all week, but was advertised on their sign outside as a chef special. Dumb. I've had better ramen in Detroit. Food was sent back & comped (which was nice). Drinks: Yuzu Margarita was ok. I'm not a salt in drinks fan, so when the lime fell in, I didn't want it. However, I ended up closing the meal with the lychee martini which is a solid 100/10, that was the best part of my experience here. Improvement needed on flavor profile, better hosts. Servers clearly are doing their best on the floor but can only do so much when the bar, kitchen & front of the house isn't properly running on an efficient system.

I understand they are newer and probably have some kinks to work out but we did not enjoy our experience here at all. Our server was really nice but that was about the only good thing. For appetizers, we got the edamame, tempura Brussels sprouts, and crispy rice with tuna. The edamame was fine, but the Brussels sprouts had a very thick coating of tempura batter and no seasoning whatsoever. Nothing to dip it in either. Very heavy and lackluster. The crispy rice tuna was ok but I've definitely had better elsewhere. I had the spicy chicken ramen and my husband had the birria ramen. I added mushrooms, garlic and an egg to mine. Rather than adding the mushrooms and garlic into the broth before serving it, they just bring out a bowl of cold mushrooms and a jar full of garlic with a garlic press. This seems so odd that they require the guest to add those things rather than just add them in the kitchen. My husband did not lik the thick noodles that came with his ramen and asked for it to be remade with the thin noodles. Our server said the kitchen was very backed up and it would take a long time to remake so he offered to bring out some thin noodles instead. He literally brought out a plate of undercooked thin noodles and my husband barely ate any of his food. We were pretty disappointed and with all the great ramen options in Troy and Madison heights, we see no reason to come back here.

No idea why the reviews are this low -- I've been here twice now. Service has been fast and friendly, and the food is outstanding. Excellent ramen. The eggs are so good my partner orders an extra. I got the poke bowl this time for a smaller dish -- the fish was delicious, the rice was perfect, and the bowl was surprisingly filling. The brussel sprouts were so tasty that we finished the whole order before it was cool enough to eat properly. I'll be coming back here a lot!

This place is definitely worth the try. It is beautifully decorated. The lights create such a vibe, very nice atmosphere. Service was great. Our waitress went through the whole menu with us. We tried several apps: shrimp tempura, octopus balls, salmon poke tacos, and crispy rice spicy tuna. We also got the tonkatsu black and birra ramen. Both ramen bowls were good. I think there should be a more pork belly in the tonkatsu, but the broth had great flavor. The consume in the birra ramen was also note worthy. As for the apps, the shrimp tempura is the winner. I highly recommend it. The octopus balls were good, could use more octopus in them, the dough to octopus ratio was not even. The sauces that came on top however were phenomenal. The crispy rice was a bit of a miss for me, but the spicy tuna on top was very good. The salmon in the poke tacos tasted fresh, but nothing super outstanding about the overall little tacos. The lychee martini was a hit, so fun with the bubble on top and the lychee flavor really came through, also loved that there were lychee pieces in it. Just a few things I'd recommend to help get it to 5 stars but Overall great experience.

I've been to multiple JINYA Ramen Bar locations and always had great experiences, which is why this visit was such a letdown. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Ramen--my go-to--and my brother ordered something with mild spice. When the food came out, they completely messed up both orders. Mine had zero spice, like none at all, and my brother's was so spicy it was basically inedible. It was like they just swapped the bowls or ignored the spice levels entirely. When we brought it up, the staff didn't seem very concerned or helpful. No apology, no offer to remake the food--just a shrug and "that's how it's made." For a place known for its quality and consistency, this location really dropped the ball. The broth lacked depth, the service felt rushed, and honestly, we left more frustrated than full. I never write reviews, but this experience was bad enough to say something. Won't be coming back to this location.

Jinya is my favorite fast casual ramen bar. I frequent the one in Houston often. This one seemed to be new and needed some additional staffing. We came around 1pm for the lunch session. We were told the wait was 35-45 minutes to be seated. We ended up waiting almost an hour and a half and only snagged a seat at the bar after a couple got up. There were multiple tables open but no staff to work them. They became extremely busy with wait it times climbing to 2-3 hours for a table. The food we ordered came out delicious as usual. I got the tonkotsu black ramen, the spicy tuna crispy rice, and a cocktail. All were great and I would return again when I'm in Detroit.

After all the local hype we finally made it for dinner and it was disappointing at best. Hoping it is just new restaurant jitters, but . . . Ordered the Gyoza, Chicken Rice Bowl and Charsu Ramen. - Japanese-style Gyoza was presented well and look properly cooked, but extremely watery inside. - Rice Bowl was well made and tasted well with a proper portion of toppings. - Ramen was a stingy portion of noodles with an egg, single slice of Charsu cut in half to look like 2 pieces, a handful of spinach, and a load with green onions. The broth was too thick and not hot enough to finish cooking the egg yolk or the undercooked noodles. The gimmick here is the Ramen add-on menu, where you need to add another $10 worth of items to your $20 Ramen for a decent bowls of food. My overall take is this is a Ramen spot for those who haven't been introduced to a proper bowl of Ramen . . . .

How can this place be SO BAD!! Who's managing??? Service was atrocious! Was hoping the food would at least make it up, but also terrible!! Very disappointing! No thank you Jinya! Get it together.

My gf and I came in for her birthday on a Thursday around 4:30 with the restaurant almost completely empty with the exception of 2 tables. We were sat at the bathroom in the back and requested to change tables to one of the larger tables in the center but were denied since they are for larger parties. I asked to speak to the manager as the restaurant was empty and it didn't make sense to sit us where they had in the back on the opposite side in the dim lit area of the restaurant. Long story short she said the same as the host regarding large parties to which I asked "so you would turn us away for a party that might come during lunch rush while the ENTIRE restaurant is empty?" and she replied "unfortunately" so we left. Take the customer service review for what you will but a very disappointing experience for my gf on her birthday with the restaurant (I cannot emphasize this enough) COMPLETELY EMPTY.

5 stars based on comparison to other local alternatives. Better quality for the same price. I was pleasantly surprised that the Takoyaki was reasonably priced at under $11 for six pieces. Ramen is around $20 which is reasonable and a little less than I expected given the location. Stumbled in on my way to the hardware store with no plans to eat, left wanting to go home and take a nap.

Visited this establishment a few days ago. Definitely won't be back. Our waitress sat us down, gave us our appetizers and didn't come by for another 40 min, her excuse was that she was waiting for our two other friends to show. I had to go look and ask for her twice. The appetizers we got (bao buns) were too fatty and lukewarm, I took one bite and spat it out. I asked if we can get this taken off and she said she would have to pay out of her own pocket, I refused that and just paid myself. The place is cute but definitely don't trust the overhyped TikToks made about this place

I been to multiple JINYA locations in the States, this one is the most unorganized one. Ambiance is missing the ramen bar quality, the team did not shouted welcome when customer entered, staff are confused and customer either wait or leave at the door! It is a ramen bar, however for every step they are taking forever! Forever on seating when the restaurant isn't packed at all. I asked for wait time took me 10mins to figure out, apparently because of some got damn iPad. Water refills it was empty for almost 10mins! Refill happens after I ask a waiter. Order is slow! I ordered a chashu rice bowl, with all the waiting I misunderstood the item, which I like to apologize on my misunderstanding. However, it is rice with things that are already cooked you put on an ordinary ramen, I waited for 20mins. How did that happen? Ramen bar supposed to be efficient! Rice itself was cooked correct, overall bowl was too saucy and too sweet to my taste, not a fan with the presentation also. Now come to the check, I asked for it, took me another 20mins to get it, and another 20mins to pay! Staffs are very nice but the entire store is very unorganized, they are not really slow, but more as confused so provide services slow. I don't understand why, and the whole waiting makes me very unhappy about it. Very disappointed to this location. Also, this is Michigan, why are y'all charging LA pricing? That is not reasonable.

Food is sub par at best, seems disorganized and long waits. Drinks aren't great either. I won't be back

I really enjoyed the warm lighting, attentive staff, and freshness of the food. Dishes were a touch on the shrinkflation side, and the space would benefit from sound absorbing material in the ceiling

I was hesitant to try this place as it is getting very mixed reviews on food and especially service. Our server Grant was excellent. He took time to explain the menu and was super attentive. I am hopeful and thinking earlier negative reviews may be a part of just opening. The food- the menu is extensive. The edamame was your regular, decent tasting edamame. I ordered the Jinya (T something) ramen. It was a 7/10. Not very flavorful except for the pork. Solid portion. Tasted fine. My friend ordered the Creamy Ramen on the vegan menu (she got the crispy chicken instead of tofu), she really liked it and thought it was a good flavor. The atmosphere- open, big, well decorated space with a great vibe!

If we ever actually got the right order this review might be a 5 but we had 2 carry out orders and 1 delivery and they have gotten it wrong every time. First time it's just the wrong order didn't even have the right name. Another time the Items labeled correctly but clearly not the right dish underneath and most recently they are just missing critical ingredients like the egg, the fried onions, etc. Ok if it happens once, benefit of doubt for the second order, third order is a strikeout. Management seems unable or unwilling to offer creative or convenient solutions especially if you order a delivery that gets screwed up (expect to be told you have to pick up the corrected order). This place changes way too much to be operating this way. Will go to one of the other highly rated ramen bars nearby from now on.

This restaurant is very unorganized and the staff presents as overwhelmed and scattered. Waited to put our name in & told it would be an hour and a half wait but the restaurant was half empty. The party in front of us had been waiting some time and went to the hostess and said there are several tables open can you seat us, she sat them but refused to seat us for over an hour as the restaurant continued to empty. Went to sit at the bar told they are not doing bar service at 8p. The hostess was cold and not interested in answering any questions we had. I would not return nor recommend this restaurant. As a chain restaurant you would think they would have this establishment more organized. This is why several restaurants fail in this city.

Ramen was really really good and we had a great overall experience. Seated quickly, server was super nice and helpful. Will be back!

We had the gyoza for appetizer, nothing special about it. We ordered the Tonkotsu Red ramen and that broth was nasty. I took 2 bites and didn't even finish it. Couldnt sip on that broth. No flavor all spice. The waitess described it to be about a 5/10 spice level but it was all spice. I can tolerate about a medium spice but this was too much. I had the waitress bring out just a cup of broth to try it without the spice and I regreted that instantly. That broth was tasteless. It tasted like straight water. It was their pork broth. This place is pricey and not worth the money. I would rather go eat at Ima or Shun Ramen if I wanted Ramen. I was truly dissapointed. I wanted to like this place since it's so close to my house. The inside decor was nice, waitress was friendly but I don't think she knew what she was talking about when it came to ramen. Give it a try for yourselves.

Very chaotic and underwhelming experience. For some reason restaurant owners and managers these days seem to think customers paying top dollar are beta-testers while they work out the problems that should have been fixed BEFORE opening. The food took about an hour to come out and the order was wrong. Drinks took forever and I never got a drink at all because they were out of what I wanted. No one asked if I wanted anything else, just gave me the menu again and walked away. The dish we were given was not what we ordered - probably another customer's order. If you've ever been to a real ramen restaurant, the food comes out VERY FAST, usually within minutes. This is because the broth and noodles are prepared in advance and it's just a matter of boiling the noodles, searing protein, and adding toppings. They probably need more people in the kitchen, but I'd guess the staff weren't trained properly either. Whatever system they are using to prepare the food is a joke too. As for the taste of the food it was nothing special at all. Once the initial hype dies down I doubt Jinya will stay open more than a year.

We dropped by for lunch the day after opening and had a great meal. The menu is pricey but the ramen was delicious and we left very full. Atmosphere is a great vibe and we enjoyed the cocktails. Our server was attentive and polite. Once they work out some of the launch week issues I'm excited for this to become a regular spot!

I'm so incredibly sad and sorry that I spent my money there. The atmosphere: Literally the minute I walked in, the wait staff looked pensive and stressed, and I overheard some of them complaining that they couldn't seat anyone because the tables weren't being cleaned off - and it showed. The service: They were really trying to pressure us into ordering expensive drinks. The food: This was absolutely worst part. Imagine if the kitchen staff of 10 years from TGI Fridays suddenly found a Japanese menu (written in Japanese), and decided to emulate it based solely on the pictures. Well that's how everything tasted and had no semblance to Asian cuisine of any acceptable quality or value. In conclusion: You can put up all the decorations you want, teach your staff to mimic and shout out Japanese phrases in unison (as they sometimes do in real Japanese restaurants), but at the end of the day, they're all props to cover for the supreme lack of quality and depth. Do yourself a favor and go to one of the many Asian restaurants on John R., Dequindre,...even on Garfield or Groesbeck.

If you have had ramen at some other places that aren't a chain you maybe disappointed at this place. First the greeting they yell when taking you to your seat isn't even close to how to pronounce it in Japanese. It sounded horrible. I would suggest they get a Japanese speaker to teach them how to pronounce it or maybe even Google how to pronounce it. Not seeing even the most simple shoyu ramen on the menu I decided to order the chashu pork rice bowl. This chashu was not a slice of pork belly but rather diced fatty and greasy pieces of pork belly that tasted like it spent too much time in soy sauce. The rice was wet and took away from the rest of the dish. For $18 for a regular sized rice bowl I had higher expectations. If you never had ramen this place will seem exotic for you and you may enjoy it. However if you have high expectations for ramen I would suggest by passing this place.

My wife and I went to Jinya Ramen Bar for the first time, and honestly, it wasn't a great experience. I ordered the Flying Vegan Harvest, which was good, but I also ordered the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen with a salad -- or at least that's what I thought I was getting. What I actually got was a version that had shrimp wontons in it. I've been vegan for 7 years without slipping up, so I didn't know what the dish was supposed to look like and ended up eating one without realizing it wasn't vegan. As soon as I figured it out, I felt sick and wanted to vomit. I haven't eaten anything non-vegan in years, and this really threw me off. I told our server and the General Manager -- they apologized, deducted the cost of the entree -- but this kind of mistake is unacceptable, especially at a place that offers vegan options. On top of that, the service was off. Our server seemed stretched way too thin and just didn't give our table much attention. I had to ask for my drink twice because he forgot the first time. We didn't even get our second entree until after we had already shared and finished the first one, which made it all feel even more disorganized. I'm writing this so others don't have to go through what I did. If you're vegan or have any dietary restrictions, double-check your order and don't assume just because it's labeled vegan that it actually is. Be careful.

First, I love any noodle soup. I'm happy at just about any asian noodle shop. And I think Jinya has potential. We were greeted by terrific hosts and our waiter was very attentive. The atmosphere was beautiful, the staff wonderful. The food, not so much. The gyoza were actually awesome--the wrapper had a great texture, fresh, chewy. And the filling was very, very tasty. (As an aside, this place is CLEAN. The sauces on the table were clearly wiped clean frequently, the floors and tables spotless.) My wife ordered the chicken ramen and I ordered the regular pork ramen. Both broths were flavorful, especially the pork. The additional items we ordered were mixed up--we got broccoli instead of napa cabbage, etc. And while the broth was flavorful, the noodles were not good. The thin noodles with the chicken and the thicker ones with the pork were chewy--not exactly overdone or underdone, just wrong. I couldn't stomach the gummy noodles. If this was the intended texture of the noodles, I'm not going back. If they just need to get their feet under them, I'd give them another chance.

First time ever getting g something like this. Im used to Ramen from the store, not this. Holy cow om stuffed, my wife is stuffed and Trina the server-ask for her. She's amazing. Oh and if you want something good-get the Cha Cha Cha bowl. Well worth the price!

Haven't had the food. An hour and a half wait with empty tables on a Friday seems excessive.

We get there at 7:20 on a Friday night and put our names down for 2 people. They said the wait was 45 minutes and that they would call me when the table was ready. I watched them write my name down. Exactly 45 minutes go by with no phone call. We walk back to the restaurant in the rain only for them to tell us they don't have our name down and we would have to wait another hour and a half to be seated. Absolutely ridiculous. The staff was also super rude to myself and the other people waiting for tables. This was going to be our first time trying this place but we will not be back.

i'm sad to write this review because i love going out and i love ramen. the service was pretty awful. started out great and high energy. we ordered an appetizer and drinks. the app came out immediately but our drinks took 30 minutes at least? no word from the server at all while we waited. then i ordered my ramen. i asked for a few substitutions and he rolled his eyes at me multiple times and said "the chef would not approve and that it would ruin the experience of the food" he had to go check with the chef which i understand as i am in the service industry. he came back and proceeded to let me know, with an attitude, if i ordered it the way i did then it would not come off the bill if i didn't like it? i understand not allowing substitutions but the way this was handled was wrong. and as if it couldn't get worse, my food comes wrong. i ordered it hot like it says on the menu and i can tell it is not hot so i asked the food runner if it is, he says no it is not. i tell him i ordered it hot and he says he'll check. 10 minutes go by with no word. we have to flag down the server who then explains to me he did not put it in hot but there are sauces at the table. i asked if it was the same and he says no and if i don't like it to let him know?? i understand this place is new but the way everything was handled is so disappointing to me. the food was great but that does not excuse the poor service we recieved. the server seemed preoccupied with other tables while he was talking to us so maybe after the hype dies it'll change.