JINYA Ramen Bar - Studio City

I went on a Wednesday at around 2pm with both my parents. Erickson was the host and he quickly found us a table. Then we were assigned a server that started off ok, but she quickly developed an attitude. She heard that neither of my parents wanted anything to drink, and that I had asked for just water and 5 more minutes before we were gonna place our orders, and then she immediately lost all interest in providing any kind of service to us. She simply got lost and was just chilling and talking to coworkers (important that it was on a workweek day at around 2pm, so the store was slow). I was able to get Erickson's attention and he quickly took our orders, (Pro Tip: I worked in the food industry many years ago: if I skip on getting drinks with my meal, it probably means that I want to pass on those savings to the servers in the form of a proper tip) and provided us with excellent service. He single-handedly bumped this review from a 1-star rating to a 4-star rating. When the check came, I noticed Erickson showed up as our server so I tipped him properly and didn't even bother to get the girl's name because of how furious I was due to the crappy service. Crappy treatment from that woman aside, the food itself was fantastic. I was able to get the Chef's Special, so did my dad, and my mom got the Lunch Special. The Demon Slayer spoons were mega cool (main reason why I came, tbh), and the ramen itself was delicious and was a generous portion!

I have passed this seemingly always busy restaurant for many years on my way to Marshall's. Last week while the rest of my party was shopping, I decided to give it a try. A very enthusiastic and warm Kenny welcomed me, and helped with some great suggestions for appetizers. The food was absolutely delicious, especially many amazing vegan options. While returning the following Sunday (10/12), we decided to have dinner there. My experience was extraordinary! Nora was our server and we were fortunate to have her. She provided exceptional service with some great recommendations. Her shift was over and Sofia took over. She was also amazing and continued providing the exceptional service we experienced there. Then, while waiting for the bathroom, Eric and I had a great conversation about how all the staff are not overweight working at a restaurant with such amazing food. Each of the staff I mentioned went above and beyond to make us feel very welcomed and provided exceptional customer service. Each of the six different items we ordered were absolutely delicious. We both stated that the Ramen was the best we had ever experienced. The appetizers, rice dish, salad and cocktails were equally as amazing. I highly recommend this wonderful establishment and we will be returning regularly despite living close to an hour away in Redondo Beach.

I had an amazing experience at JINYA Ramen Bar! The food is absolutely outstanding—rich, flavorful broths, perfectly cooked noodles, and toppings that taste incredibly fresh. Every bowl feels crafted with real care. The service is just as impressive. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always happy to make recommendations. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to enjoy a comforting meal. Whether you're a ramen lover or trying it for the first time, JINYA is truly a must-visit. Delicious food, great service, and a consistently wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended!

I came in after walking around Marshalls for a while and am so happy I did. First, they seated me right away in a cute high top facing the kitchen. I am treating myself to a “me day” and felt a little awkward coming in by myself. However everyone was so warm and welcoming. Furthermore, they accommodated a small request I made which made my dining experience so nice. I want to give a special shout out to SOFIA for being such a sweetheart. She checked in on me multiple times and even served me a cute little scoop of ice cream at the end of my meal. Servers like her make me want to return again soon especially because I’m a local in the area - literally walking distance. I highly recommend this ramen spot. It’s delicious and they have a great happy hour too! My Lychee martini was chef’s kiss. 👌

TL;DR: Lives up to the high ratings. Rich broth, standout starters, friendly service, and easy plaza parking. Cool night, perfect bowl. The Premium Tonkotsu Red had deep pork flavor with a clean chili kick. Mild spice kept the broth front and center. The JINYA Bun was soft and savory, easy reorder. Spicy Creamy Shrimp were crisp and saucy, great to share. Drinks were refreshing, especially the Watermelon Delight and Matcha Lychee Lemonade. Finished with mochi, simple and good. Service was quick and attentive. With plenty of parking in the shopping center, it is a trifecta of food, service, and convenience. Pro Tips: • Start at mild or medium spice to taste the broth. • Grab the JINYA Bun and Spicy Creamy Shrimp for the table. • Add a seasoned egg to your ramen. • Use the plaza lot for easy parking.

Ordered food delivery and was disappointed with the extra broth portion for $8 and the “spicy sauce” portion for $1.80. Extra broth is in the little container which should be the size of the regular container, definitely not worth it. Also can you see how tiny the spicy sauce cup size is?? It’s not even full, so crazy you are really going to charge for a squirt of chilli paste might as well be free. Food is good but prices and portions for extras is crazy.

I am in search for some excellent Ramen and I had the pleasure of stumbling into this place with my family. We were here for veterans weekend and the Warner Bros. tour. Wasn't sure what to expect but came here with an open mind. The place was a bit too dark for my liking and we were sat all the way in the back. I had ordered the shareable fried rice with scrambled eggs, the Jinya Tonkotsu Black. Which is what they are known for. Fried rice and egg: The fried rice and scrambled egg combo was so delectable! It no flavor was over powering another. It was a well balance flavor of garlic, salt, rice and egg. The whole roasted garlic cloves was appetizing. Jinya Tonkotsu Black: This meal include a basic ramen with seasoned egg, seaweed, mushrooms, char sui, ramen and broth (there might be more) The meat was mouthwatering, all the flavors are there and stood out to me. Often when I get the Char sui you do taste the meet and not much else. The flavors of the ramen penetrated to the meat and is was delicious. The egg was so massive and it was also very well made. The noodles were not too soft and firm enough to my liking. Which when eating ramen most noodles tend to get soggy after a while. This however stayed consistent and held all the flavor of the ramen in every bite. The rest of the family had some ramen and one of us had the rice bowl. Overall everyone enjoyed their meal and had similar sentiments as I had. I am looking forward to coming back to this specific location, but I would also like to try their other spots as well. From all over California, this by far has been the best ramen I have had. Definitely worth the time to come here, relax and enjoy some good ramen.

sophia was helpful with recommending food and drinks on the menu since it was my first time. she was super attentive to my requests and came by multiple times to ensure i was pleased with the food and drinks. this restaurant atmosphere is nice, but customer service from sophia was top notched!

Nora was a great server for us tonight! She gave us great recommendations, & constantly checked on us & the food quality! We will definitely be back The outdoor seating is a great scenery!

Great ambiance and delicious food; we got a lot of small plates to share, and Giselle took great care of us!

We love coming here! The Tan Tan Men and house salad totally hit the spot. Would 100% recommend! Nora was a fantastic server! Very friendly and helped us decide what to order.

The absolute GO TO spot for ramen. Our waitress, Giselle, was perfection. She was patient, kind, helpful and very good at reading a table by giving me and my friend our space to have a conversation but also checked in at the perfect times. I got the tonkotsu black and added bamboo shoots. I highly recommend adding bamboo shoots. The ones here are big and so yummy. We also got the spicy garlic edamame which is another must have. Every piece had the best ratio of edamame to garlic. Mm so good. What a great time!

I mean... it's good, but our server really did NOT care to be there or do standard server duties, i.e., check in with us mid-meal to see if needed anything. He also took a tray with water and turned around quickly, and ended up spraying water on our table and the table next to us. Lastly, when he went to refill our water before giving us the check, he spilled water and ice on the table and literally didn't say anything or acknowledge it-- listen it's not a big deal, but you could at least say "sorry" or acknowledge that that was an accident. I know there's plenty of ramen shops around LA that have better ramen and service. There was another server that seemed to really care about her tables though-- so, my experience could just be isolated to this specific server I had.

Great service. Cynthia was super attentive and kind. Five stars for them! I really wanted to love this place but I'm not sure I would return again. They have great lunch specials but the ramen was quite mid in my book. Broth was a bit salty and not as flavorful. My lunch special came with spicy tuna crispy rice, and I happened to enjoy that way more than my actual ramen, so maybe ramen is just not it here? Ambiance is quite nice for a casual eatery and love how it's located next to Marshall's and Homegoods. Parking is super easy here.

We sat by the window on a rainy day. Enjoyed some absolutely delicious ramen with a side of red ginger. Started with the broccolini and it was perfectly cooked. I love the sauces. I mixed the 3 together and it was the best combo (highly recommend). Service was quick and friendly!

A perfect spot to visit on a cold winter night. I ordered the spicy chicken ramen and it came out piping hot. The servers working here are all really nice too and seem to work well together. I was by myself so got quickly seated at a communal high top table, but if you have a larger party be prepared to wait unless you get lucky. The inside of the restaurant is pretty small and even the patio doesn't have a ton of seating. Overall a great experience and super close to Universal Studios if you're looking for a quick place to dine after a visit.

Great service from Giselle. She was very friendly and helpful and even help me replace my Ramen when I found it to be too spicy. The vibes are very cute, it's a very small location here, but the food is really good. The lycheetinis are excellent as well.

Great food, specially for vegan options, Lovely Service, great sitting ambiance! Giselle was a nice serve :)

A pretty good place for ramen. I hear the broth is pretty good. I had the pork bowl with rice. The rice bowl was a little dry but had good flavor. The server was very nice and told me about their rewards program which I signed up for but didn't know I had to do something before I left the restaurant. So bummer, no rewards for me. We sat outside which wasn't so bad since the weather was pretty cool. It was nice to be outside but not much of a restaurant vibe. More like a cafe. Parking is above and below ground. Menu prices are moderate.

Always great service and has been consistently prompt to bring out the order. Love this spot and need to make a point to come back for their great happy hour deals! The ramen is always flavorful, edamame comes with a great proportion and love how big their menu is, they include a lot of great additions to just ramen. It can get busy and expect a wait on weekend nights or even just dinner hours as it's not the largest space to accommodate but worth it! Heat lamps make outside comfortable and they have a variety of tables and bartop seating.

I ordered at 6:40pm It's 8pm and still haven't made my order. Also I live across the street. Horrible horrible service Do not order from this place - unless you like waiting for 2 hours for NO reason Not a vibe And not okay

I have been come here since it opened. It used to be my favorite in the whole SFV. Let me start by the service was superb. Unfortunately, I got such a stomachache after having the chilled tamtam noodle. It was flavorful. But not exactly chilled. More like almost warm but just got a bit of cold water on top.... My kid had Jinya Original, we switched to thin noodles, just like what they used to make. That was good. It was not too busy at Saturday afternoon. Table was clean.

I've been a regular customer here for a long time, but after this experience, I won't be coming back -- and neither will my friends or family. We had a reservation for a party of seven and were told the wait would be 30 minutes, yet we ended up waiting over two hours to be seated. What made it worse was the complete lack of coordination and communication among the staff. Our table became available, and instead of seating us, they gave it to another group. There was no host--just a couple of servers running around trying to do everything while the kitchen was backed up and DoorDash drivers were crowding the front of the restaurant. It was absolute chaos. If management can't handle in-person guests, they should pause mobile orders until they can catch up. This place clearly suffers from poor leadership and constant staff turnover. Hire a proper host and get your operations together. It's disappointing to see a restaurant with potential fall apart due to such terrible management. You've officially lost seven loyal customers who used to love coming here.

Terrible food, service okay. Worst ramen ever tasted like watery taco broth. Crispy corn like Indian curry. Confusing, awful aftertaste. Never returning.

I love the vibes of this place. It's on the quite side and is a bit dark inside. But there is also patio seating, which I am sure is louder next to the parking lot. Although it was a bit busy with the dinner crowd, we were seated right away and service was easy enough to wave down. The ramen here is good, about average LA pricing. But I also love their salmon bowls. It's got a good diverse menu for everyone. Good place for a date night or a small group.

Parking - There is plenty of space in the garage parking. The spaces are small and tight though. My friend drove their sedan there and it was still hard to get properly within the lines. Inside - They have outdoor and indoor seating. The indoor seating is a bit cramped. I'm not sure if it is a safety hazard to have the tables so close to one another but yeah. Other than that the vibe of the place is nice. Great music and good ambience to hang with friends for food. Seating - To grab a table you go up to the hostess and give them your number. When your table is ready they will notify you through text. I did not have to wait long to be seated. About 15 minutes. The staff were all very nice and the service was fast. Premium Tonkotsu Red - This ramen comes with pork broth, pork chase, green onions, seasoned egg, kikurage (ear wood), seaweed, chili oil, bean sprouts and ramen noodles. You get to choose from a spice level from 0-10. The waitress told us that 3 was considered mild so I got 4. I love eating spicy food so it wasn't that spicy to me. But if you cannot tolerate spicy I would stick between the 1-3 spice level range. The meat was very tender, the vegetables were done just right, and the noodles were firm. The only thing that I was not a fan of was their broth. It was very very salty and oily. I like salt, but it was a bit much for me. I prefer a lighter broth. The overall flavor profile was alright. I would give the ramen a 7 out of 10. Takoyaki - They were very generous with how much sauce they added on the balls. They also made the most perfectly crisp outside and big octopus pieces. This was a 8.5 out of 10 Overall - This was my first time here, but I don't think I will be rushing back. The experience was nice, but I just wasn't a big fan of the ramen.

This is a review of their happy hour. Ambience and staff are very cool and sweet. Prices are great as most things are 6 bucks on the HH menu. A Sapporo and a lychee-tini for 6 bucks each! Bangin'. Off to a good start. The salmon tacos are awesome and I wish we'd just ordered those a few times. The chicken however is sorta mid and is actually a massive portion. Brussels sprouts tempora is rad, spicy tuna crispy rice is standard and good.

First time here! Food, ambiance and service provided by Gisele were amazing!!! Free mochi ice cream if you sign up for the reward program.

Always great food & service. Giselle is fantastic! We appreciate the vegan options on the menu.

Always look forward to all day Happy Hour on Tuesdays. Food is delicious and staff is always friendly. Nora, our server, is a rockstar! Ramen is my go to for a rainy day and this is the place to go.

You can never go wrong with Ramen. It was Happy Hour. We indulged in crispy sushi, mini tacos and crispy chicken You're never wrong with any Ramen bowl you choose. Ask for Giselle. She's really nice and helpful. Love Jinya

Always come here for a quick ramen run. Never disappoints. Giselle was awesome. We've never had a bad experience. Thanks. The vegan ramen and the chicken ramen are always on point!

The food was amazing ! Our server Deja was attentive and the host Ana made our stay worth while. It was our first time and we will be back.

Food was delicious! This is my favorite ramen place, it's just a little far from me now. We went in about lunch time and there was no wait. Staff was great! Be sure to get their app for points!

Giselle was fast and helpful. Thank you for helping troubleshoot the app. The Creamy Vegan Ramen is amazing

Giselle was amazing!!food amazing as always too! The tonkatsu red is our go to! Is always busy but worth the wait!

Amazing Vega ramen. One of the best ramen I had it. They give chilli oil so you can add depending on your spice level. Spicy chicken ramen was good too and chicken salad is good too. Service is great as we Sat immediately as we reached . The vegan appetizers were fired n same oil As non veg so reducing star here as it its vegan it should be absolutely vegan or you should not add that as vegan. Good part was it was written on menu but would like them to consider the change for vegan people like me. Ambiance had both outdoor and indoor seating and it was good to seat outside in amazing weather

They no longer have hiyashi chuka (cold ramen). They do have cold tan tan men until August 31. The noodle quality is still good, but I'll be candid, I kinda hated the cold tan tan men. I'm giving this place 4 stars because I'm sure their hot ramen is still good due to the fact their noodle quality is good. Plus the sides I got were wonderful. Both the takoyaki and the karaage (fried chicken) were good. Most likely will comeback for the Winter.

Food was great as always. Everything was fresh and good quality Giselle was great! Very attentive!

Amazing Ramen!! And... great staff! I ordered the Birria Beef and Holy Crow was it amazing! The restaurant is lovely, and clean. We had Nora & Khalia and they were super helpful and courteous!! You're gonna love it!

I had lunch with my sister here a couple days ago and I had gotten the noodles. I was almost done with it until I noticed something while I was chewing. I have no idea what kind of wrapper or whatever was in my food but thank God I didn't swallow it. I'm an expectant Mother, there should be no reason why I'm trying to nourish myself and almost got choked. I enjoyed the food until this happened.

The most delicious ramen I've ever tasted. I had the Jinya Tonkotsu Black ramen and it was the best! The broth was very well seasoned, not too salty at all. The waiters were very nice and hospitable. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.

Not great not horrible. Just mid. Spicy crispy rice stale and mayo overload. The shrimp appetizer was good. Side sauces were cool. The actual ramen was mid.

Giselle was amazing! thank you for being kind and attentive. she grabbed us a chair we needed like the boss .

10/10 food, 10/10 service, Giselle was so sweet and welcoming ! We got the Crispy chicken on the happy hour as well, they're very filling and crispy.

Nora 10/10- food 10/10. Will be back forsure. Wait was est 15-30 and we got seated in less than 10!

We loved this place! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Gisselle, our server, was kind and attentive.

the food is always amazing! Giselle was outstanding! Everything came out perfect and so quickly. She also helped us sign up for the rewards program. :) We will be back soon!

The food was delicious and came out fast! Our server Giselle was also so nice and attentive

The food was amazing! Been here a few times, but it was the first time in a couple of months and their menu is revamped and better than ever. I had the Birria Ramen, and I must say that I highly recommend it. Our server Nora was by far the best server we could have asked for, with her being super attentive, and giving us great recommendations for the menu. She also told us about the specials and happy hour deals! I definitely recommend this place for the great vibes, good music and perfect atmosphere.

I have passed this seemingly always busy restaurant for many years on my way to Marshall's. Last week while the rest of my party was shopping, I decided to give it a try. A very enthusiastic and warm Kenny welcomed me, and helped with some great suggestions for appetizers. The food was absolutely delicious, especially many amazing vegan options. While returning the following Sunday (10/12), we decided to have dinner there. My experience was extraordinary! Nora was our server and we were fortunate to have her. She provided exceptional service with some great recommendations. Her shift was over and Sofia took over. She was also amazing and continued providing the exceptional service we experienced there. Then, while waiting for the bathroom, Eric and I had a great conversation about how all the staff are not overweight working at a restaurant with such amazing food. Each of the staff I mentioned went above and beyond to make us feel very welcomed and provided exceptional customer service. Each of the six different items we ordered were absolutely delicious. We both stated that the Ramen was the best we had ever experienced. The appetizers, rice dish, salad and cocktails were equally as amazing. I highly recommend this wonderful establishment and we will be returning regularly despite living close to an hour away in Redondo Beach.

I loooove Jinya Ramen in Studio City, the service is amazing, Barbara is the best ! Love all the new options, this Italian Style Ramen is one of my favorite! I'll be back like always !

Nora's the BEST!!! Love Jinya Ramen. Been a customer since day one. Don't Ever leave.

JINYA Ramen Bar in Studio City exceeded all expectations! From the food to the service, everything was top-tier. A huge shoutout to our server Giselle she was absolutely amazing! Warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, Giselle made our dining experience feel personal and memorable. She checked in at just the right times and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. We ordered the Premium Tonkotsu Red (Level 7 heat so satisfying!), Tonkotsu Original 2010, crispy chicken, edamame, iced green tea, and Sprite. Every single item came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. You can tell the kitchen puts care into every bowl. The atmosphere was vibrant and inviting, and the service from Giselle really pushed this visit into 5-star territory. Thank you, Giselle, for your outstanding hospitality we'll definitely be back soon!

Nora was great, love Jinya and the service. We'll be back!! Food and drinks always amazing!!

Nora was the best server! So sweet and attentive! She made our experience very enjoyable!

The recently opened Calver City store was not yet on Yelp, so let me evaluate it here. I went there before the opening, but first of all, don't worry about the parking lot. There is a multi-story parking lot next to it, and if you eat and drink, it will push you for 2 hours. The atmosphere of the store is open and very beautiful. There are many types of non-alcoholic drinks, types of ramen, and side menus, and you can fill your stomach with the volume of ramen. There are many types of ramen toppings. I was surprised that all the clerks were attentive. Please enjoy Japanese-level customer service and Japanese food! There is also takoyaki!