JINYA Ramen Bar - Royal Oak

This has been on the radar for quite sometime so the fact that I can now talk about this place, makesmm me happy. I loved the ambience of the place. The warm colors and wood feels inviting, especially on the cold winter weekend that I decided to go. The service, for it be not as busy as it was at the time, was on the slower side. We weren't asked for our preference of table once was were greeted and it took even longer for someone to address the table. Once ordered, one of our two appetizers came out before the main dish (odd.) with any communication as to why and we had to ask again for our drinks. This isn't a complaint however, our server was polite and appeared to be doing their best. The food was pretty good. The stand out for me was the Takoyaki, which was to die for! So much flavor and the octopus was delicious! I wondered the Tokyo Demon Slayer promotion bowl for the collector's spoon which was in stock!! The ramen inside was good but it could use more flavor so additives such as the seasoning is a much for that one. Overall, it was a lovely experience and I do plan on coming back to try some of their other bowls (more Takoyaki!).

Just left JINYA Ramen Bar and overall had a good experience. Our server, Rachel, was attentive and kind—she wasn’t originally assigned to us, but she stepped in and really took care of us, which we appreciated. We ordered three appetizers: the octopus balls were decent (not my favorite flavor-wise), the spicy creamy shrimp tempura was sooo good (A++), and the pork gyoza was my second favorite—you really can’t go wrong with potstickers. For drinks, I had the Smoky Old Fashioned (the smoke made it taste a bit weird for me) and The Manhattan, which was very good. For my main, I ordered the spicy ramen, but it wasn’t spicy at all and could’ve used more flavor. That said, I’d still come back to try more items. Service was great, and there’s definitely more on the menu I want to explore. Also, please make a reservation.

I had an outstanding experience at JINYA Ramen Bar. Every single item we ordered was exceptional. The Old Fashioned was perfectly balanced, the Crispy Chicken was golden and flavorful, and the Spicy Creamy Shrimp Tempura had the perfect kick with a rich, smooth finish. The Spicy Chicken Ramen was packed with bold, well-balanced flavor and perfectly cooked noodles, and the Chicken Chashu Bowl was hearty and satisfying. We ended with mochi, which was the perfect sweet touch to finish the meal. KEV truly made the experience next-level. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. His recommendations were spot-on, and his service was seamless from start to finish.

Decided to come here for a birthday dinner with my family and had a great experience. Nicole was our server and she was wonderful, kind, and very attentive. The service was great and the food was delicious! They also offer several different kinds of ramen on their menu as well as vegetarian options! The add-on option is a blessing too because I love getting an extra egg or protein once in a while. Kaedama! More noodles please! :)

MJ at Jinya Ramen was amazing! She took such great care of us from start to finish. Attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. The takoyaki was absolutely delicious and the Tantanmen were next level! Great food made even better by excellent service. Thank you, MJ! We’ll definitely be back. 🍜✨

This place is 10/10. The initial wait to be seated needs to be addressed because the lady behind the bar with pink hair looked me in my face and never addressed us until we said "Excuse me" but afterwards once we were seated Bri our waitress gave us amazing service!! Food was excellent, spices amazing!! Definitely will try this place again!! 🍜💯😋

🍜 JINYA Ramen Bar - Michigan Opening I'm thrilled that JINYA has finally opened its doors in Michigan! I've been eagerly awaiting this, as it's genuinely one of my favorite ramen spots in the US. They manage to serve truly authentic Japanese ramen at an impressively inexpensive price point. The Good Stuff • My Go-To: The JINYA Tonkotsu Black is absolutely fantastic and my personal favorite. • Customization: I appreciate that you can customize your bowl and easily make it a combo. • Service: The staff here is well-organized and friendly enough to make the experience smooth. • Recommendation: Overall, this is an authentic Japanese ramen restaurant that I highly recommend! One Request (A Ramen Fan's Ask) My one honest critique is about the noodle doneness. For serious ramen fans, I felt the noodles might have been boiled a little too long. In other JINYA locations, I've been able to request specific noodle hardness levels, and I really hope the Michigan location adds this option soon: • Kata (Harder noodles) • Hari Gane (Hardest noodles, often boiled for only ~5 seconds, barely shedding the wheat powder). Adding these options would truly elevate the experience for aficionados. Final Verdict: Despite the minor noodle preference issue, JINYA delivers on quality, flavor, and value. Go and enjoy some authentic ramen!

The food was delicious! You can get so much for a good price, everything was fresh and served quickly. The Jinya bun was very soft and tasty, the gyoza was super juicy, the shrimp was one of my favorites with the sweet and spicy sauce on top. The ramen was good but lacked seasoning.

Vibes! JINYA is not your typical ramen bar. The restaurant features a full bar with TVs and plenty of high top and booth seating. It's very well decorated and fairly big. We went on Saturday evening and told there was a wait so we sat at the bar and enjoyed a couple drinks. There were 2 bartenders and an additional man helping behind the bar. He explained the full menu to us and made suggestions. They have a wonderful rewards program that we signed up for and got a free Nikuman pork bun. The bun was slightly sweet and the pork filling salty. The ramen was incredible! Plenty of noodles and toppings. Very flavorful. The tonkotsu black pork broth was flavorful. It wasn't as salty and the Special featured ramen we also got, which I was happy about. They give you a choice of noodles - thick or thin. I liked the thin and will try the thick next time! The seasoned egg was perfectly cooked. The featured ramen was apart of a Demon Slayer thing. It came with a spoon! My fiancée really enjoyed it, he said "this is so good" probably 10 times throughout the meal. The food came out extremely fast despite it being a busy Saturday night. The servers were all nice. We can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu!

We went in a saturday and had a reservation but maybe didn't need one. They got more busy around 7:00. Our server: awesome. The interior: beautiful. I love the vegetarian/vegan options available. I got the creamy spicey ramen and it was a good spice level where it's good flavor and i didn't need glasses on glasses of water. Overall was great! Giving four stars because it was on par with other ramen places we've been to for the slightly higher prices it was at.

Price was a bit too high for what we got and didn't have the taste to back it up. It's a relatively new place that looks cool in insta but i think other ramen places are better that are also much cheaper. I guess you are also paying for the ambience which i'd admit looks a bit more upscale. Service was ok, server didn't fill my water up once and it wasn't the most busy day either. Overall I'm pretty price sensitive and am willing to pay more for the taste, so this disappointed me a bit.

JINYA was a fun place to visit on a girls weekend. It was located in downtown Royal Oak and very busy on a Saturday night, although we were seated right away. The offered an extensive menu and a full bar. We ordered potstickers and they came out quickly. The ramen took awhile and the bar lost our drink tab. Our drinks we ordered well before the meal came out after the meal. I very much would preferred my drink before the meal and ended up not finishing because we had to leave. The bar did seem overwhelmed.

This place is really neat!! I got the wonton chicken ramen and my husband got the beef birria one. He is more into ramen and than I am but I appreciated some of the more common ramen options. It was really good. Esp on a cold night. The waiter was really nice too. We joined the loyalty programs and got free mochi! We will be back!

It is really cute inside and I love the round booths. The service was mediocre but the server was very nice. I got the Jinya Chicken Ramen and it was lukewarm and had no notable flavor. The corn ribs were good. The rest of my group liked their dish, so if I were to go back I would try something else. Parking is easy, there's a garage right behind it and the first two hours are free.

I have been to the Washington DC location multiple times and was very excited to see this one open in MI. We started with the gyoza and Brussels sprouts. The ramens were great and we were able to add or subtract anything we wanted. There was no wait and we were seated quickly, the restaurant is big and has lots of seating.

Inside of the old Andiamo's looks cool and modern and fresh and warm. Afrina is waiting on us. Not super warm, but gets down to business. Ordered a J Girl and sparkler mock tail, crispy chicken, impossible tacos, eggplant, chicken chashu bowl, regular, spicy (hot) chicken ramen, added a side of mushrooms, rice noodles, house salad. $98.58 The kiwi is nice and refreshing, the kiwi taste is prominent. The J Girl is good, you can definitely taste the grapefruit juice. The crispy chicken is tender, but rather fatty and grisly. Not for me. The house salad is quite earthy with the kale, would have been better as mixed greens only. Not a big fan of raw kale with the thick rein on it. The eggplant is quite underwhelming. Mostly Brussel sprouts than eggplant. Sauce is overwhelming and not that special either. The spicy chicken ramen broth was so-so. It had some hot sauce on top of the soup. The spinach and chicken is the extent of the ingredients, not much to it. The rice noodles didn't pair well with this soup. Ramen would have been better. The chicken chashu bowl has the braised chicken and the white meat chicken? Both are quite bland. None of the food impressed me at all or made glad that I ordered it at all. Service and food was average at best. Not worth a return or recommendation, sadly.

I recently tried out Jinya Ramen for the first time before seeing the new Housemaid movie at Emagine. Jinya is located in the old Andimao's. I had passed the new restaurant several times and finally checked it out. The first thing I noticed when i visited was the posh, sleek, dim-lit atmosphere, perfect for a date or a night out. I made a reservation in advance on Open Table, since we came on a busy Friday night. We started with the crispy chicken appetizer, which was tasty. Next time I'd like to try the tonkatsu or bao appetizer. For drinks my boyfriend had the mule and i had the Ringo Mule with Cognac, , Cinnamon Derara, Aple, Lemon, Ginger Beer, Angostura Bitters. I'm allergic to amaretto and asked for them to make without and they were able to do this without issue. The Ringo Mule was very tasty and I would highly recommend. For main dishes, I had the premium tonkotsu red ramen which was super delicious and I will definitely be ordering again. It came with a pork broth: pork chashu, kikurage, green onion, seasoned egg*, nori dried seaweed, red hot chili oil, spicy bean sprouts, served with thick noodles. You choose your preference of spicy level from 1-10. I said 5 for a medium spice level and I will advise you, this was very spicy. My boyfriend had the Tokyo Yatai Classic ramen dish, which came with a a limited-edition Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime spoon that came wrapped, to take home. Most ramen dishes are around $18-$20 so prices are a bit more expensive for a ramen bar. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. I definitely enjoyed my experience and will be back soon. A large steaming spicy bowl of tonkotsu red ramen was the perfect meal on a cold winter's night.

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 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.

First and foremost, our server, Bri was amazing! She walked through the entire menu for us giving recommendations and suggestions. She was so kind and helpful. Probably one of the best servers I've had in months! I usually get the spicy creamy vegan ramen and it's incredible. I tried one of the other vegan ramens this time and it was good, but the creamy vegan is better! I also got the tempura brussel sprouts and matcha lemonade. Both were really good!

Food was good and flavorful. Customer service was on point. I got the birria beef and my girlfriend got the chicken ramen. Both a hit. Restaurant vibe was a cool vibe... I will come back when I am back in town. Loved the ambiance... really dark and perfect for a date night.

Jinya is kind of a miss. Which is dissapointing considering this corner really needs a staple establishment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crispy Chicken 5/5 - I'll return for that. Kids loved it too. Ramen 3/5 - Birria was flavorful but I think it pairs better with rice than ramen. Ramen isn't my favorite noodle personally, so just a preference. Otherwise, high quality and worth trying if you love ramen.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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!

The restaurant is beautiful, the menu is fun, the service is awesome, and the drinks are impressive. Only thing lacking is the flavor of the ramen.

It's our place when running around with errands. Ramen is very tasty and if you like Asian food this is the place.

Food was delicious. Staff was attentive. Didn't expect them to be playing the game that was nice.

My friend and I stopped by for some ramen and the staff were very kind. The service is amazing but I will say the noodles are too hard, as if they aren't boiled enough.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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 . . . .

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.