Lindsay E.
Yelp
(I could've sworn I'd already given this place 5 stars!)
I've been to JINYA 3-4 times now, and even with other ramen shops just a few minutes away, this is hands down my favorite place (excepting BuHi).
Every time I've been, I've had great service, even with toddlers in tow. I've had help many times now with getting my kids set up with seperate bowls, extra noodles, more spoons to replace the ones they dropped, etc.
Tonkatsu ramen - this broth has substance, y'all. Tacky mouthfeel on the lips, rich flavor, the broth is the star of this soup. I know the rest of the dish is great, too, but it's really the broth that I come back for.
JINYA bun - soft bun with sweet chashu, cucumber, and lettuce. A tasty $5 morsel that's hard to pass up.
Salmon poke tacos - another favorite of mine, the poke is served on crunchy fried wonton shells. This can be a messy one when the wonton taco breaks, but I don't mind. And, small note, either the recipe recently changed or the kitchen was a step off on the seasoning when I went yesterday, but these are typically my favorite thing here.
I didn't catch all the details, but they have a happy hour 3-5pm each day where small bites like the tacos are a few dollars off! If I lived closer, I'd take advantage of this way too much. They also have seasonal specials like the cold ramen available now (summer 2023) and a cucumber and a watermelon drink (around $5 for those drinks).
Logistics: Free parking is available for the plaza. Single stall bathrooms are all the way to the back in the first room. Bar seating available.