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Ramen Jinya

Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Studio City
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    bathory
    "Spicy chicken ramen (spicy!) with gyoza and salad is the ultimate."(8 Tips)
    Sasha N.
    "Salmon Poke Tacos and Jinya Bun during Happy Hour is a great steal!"(5 Tips)
    Kell B.
    "Get the combo ramen deal (with tonkotsu ramen) and come hungry."(6 Tips)
    Amanda N.
    "My faves are the original tonkatsu ramen and the spicy miso ramen."(3 Tips)
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  • Sasha N.heart icon on user image
    Sasha NaomiNovember 16, 2017
    I ordered the Black Ramen(w bok choy), the Jinya Bun and the Salmon Poke Tacos.... AMAZING!!! Im from CT and I always make it a mission to find Ramen when I come to LA! Everything tasted wonderful!!!
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 23, 2018
    With an evenly balanced bowl and Hakata-style noodles, it's like old faithful in the landscape of all these new shops. Jinya has a fun fast casual shop in Hollywood & Highland as well. Read more
  • Young M.heart icon on user image
    Young MikeSeptember 24, 2018
    I believe this was my first time having authentic Japanese Ramen. I’m a fan of spice, so I went with the spicy chicken ramen. Mild ,not too hot, and you can ask for extra noodles if you run out!
  • JNET
    JNETDecember 30, 2015
    Busy but wait time goes by quickly. Yay! Very tasty and filling cha cha cha ramen bowl (good to share w someone you are cozy with.). Yay! Seaweed salad was more salad greens than seaweed. Boo!
  • Patty G.
    Patty GopezMay 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Not a big ramen fan but this place is pretty darn good! The spicy miso ramen is on point and I dream about the Jinya Bun, a symphony of pork belly goodness. Can't go wrong with their sushi either!
  • Ruthie O.
    Ruthie OOctober 6, 2014
    Tonkatsu Black Ramen!!! Hands down one of the best ramen... perfect al dente THIN noodles in a flavorful velvety yummy tasty broth...& the deep fried truffle flavor Brussel sprouts...truly captivating
  • Melissa S.
    Melissa S.August 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Seriously, some of the richest, most authentic ramen I have had in the U.S. (and I have ramened it up in Japan)! The curry rice, however, is also delicious; worth a try if you're not a big ramen fan.
  • Jenniferheart icon on user image
    JenniferSeptember 10, 2014
    The Tonkotsu Black ramen is fantastic (like others have noted), but I have to rave about the Brussels Sprouts. These little fried morsels of deliciousness will convert any sprouts hater.
  • Sarah D.heart icon on user image
    Sarah DopeSeptember 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Tonkotsu black is classic. Not too long ago they added "cha cha cha" if you feel like going fatty (but delicious) and love garlic! Either way, ask for fresh garlic, as well.
  • Caroline L.heart icon on user image
    Caroline LukasMarch 24, 2014
    They really served delicious ramen . I ate spicy chicken ramen, fried gyoza, curry rice and mochi ice cream for dessert. All tasted soooo good ! will be back here for sure ☺️
  • Herbrockone
    HerbrockoneMay 16, 2012
    The Black Special Ramen with egg and extra garlic is pretty good. Extra garlic is free. The service is great. Prices are reasonable and you don't have to go to lil tokyo or lil osaka for bomb ramen
  • Jay J.heart icon on user image
    Jay JayApril 17, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    I got the special Ramen of the day which was a garlic shrimp Ramen. It was flavorful and well balanced.
  • Brad
    BradMay 6, 2013
    Jinya buns were a surprising happiness! Service was a little slow, but this overcast Monday did result in a full restaurant, so willing to give a pass on this. Good ramen!
  • Michael M.
    Michael MahoneyFebruary 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Super duper Tonkotsu Black Ramen and Gyoza combo! Worth a visit.
  • Sasha N.heart icon on user image
    Sasha NaomiNovember 16, 2017
    Salmon Poke Tacos and Jinya Bun during Happy Hour is a great steal!
  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark ShiffletSeptember 3, 2018
    Best ramen experience ever. Unbelievable flavor—and great service. Give the tempura brussel sprouts a shot.
  • Jason C.heart icon on user image
    Jason CNovember 28, 2016
    Usually super packed with customers and with good reason. Great ramen served fast by friendly staff.
  • bathory
    bathoryDecember 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    God this place is so good. Spicy chicken ramen (spicy!) with gyoza and salad is the ultimate. Get it to go if they're busy!
  • Laraheart icon on user image
    LaraNovember 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Eat: Spicy Tonkatsu. Ask for it to be with thick noodles, and with the spiciest level. You're welcome.
  • Amonlaya
    AmonlayaOctober 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Tonkotsu Spicy hits the spot. Adding the special flavored egg & fresh garlic completes it. Leaves you thirsty afterwards. Gotta love MSG.
  • Shane G.heart icon on user image
    Shane GoodoffApril 22, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Always an awesome time. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is Great!
  • Baum
    BaumJuly 29, 2011
    Not bad when you're hungry for ramen and you don't feel like driving out of the Valley. Tried the shoyu tonkotsu and wonton -- both good. Gyoza surprisingly good.
  • RTWgirl A.
    RTWgirl ArnetteOctober 29, 2014
    Can get pretty busy during peak times. Be ready to wait or don't come starving then
  • Amanda N.
    Amanda NatividadJanuary 13, 2013
    Here, the noodles have some snap when you bite into them. My faves are the original tonkatsu ramen and the spicy miso ramen.
  • Jillian
    JillianDecember 5, 2012
    Not my favorite ramen I've had to date (don't throw rocks at me), but their special egg is LEGIT - just look at that yolk!
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    SalvadorNovember 12, 2014
    The Hiyashi Chuka (cold ramen) is on the menu during the summer and very good!
  • Jeffrey .heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey 🅿️inetteAugust 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Exactly what you'd expect at a ramen bar! Excellent food and a chill casual dinning experience
  • May C.heart icon on user image
    May ChangMarch 3, 2012
    Try the Shio Tonkotsu Ramen - Boyfriend's ramen. Same pork shio flavored ramen but no garlic oil so creamier tasting. Yum!
  • Justin O.
    Justin OrdovezaOctober 17, 2014
    The pork bun is an unctuous little bite of heaven.
  • AJ F.
    AJ FeuermanFebruary 17, 2013
    Delicious! Had pork tokotsu black. Get the thinner noodles.
  • JNET
    JNETDecember 17, 2012
    Very yummy ramen. Spicy "mild" is nowhere spicy though. Go ahead and order spicy !!!
  • dale w.
    dale watsonFebruary 12, 2012
    Whichever ramen u get, ask for half cooked egg & garlic (its free & not overbearing) i recommend shoyu btw
  • Suzanne
    SuzanneOctober 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Really delicious but beware that they charge $1 for extra bean sprouts! Seriously, it was like 5 cents worth if that!??
  • Nina J.
    Nina JJuly 7, 2014
    one of the best ramen places in Studio City but crowded on weekends very slow service
  • Jacqueline F.heart icon on user image
    Jacqueline FernandezAugust 15, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Good food and prices but the service is on the crappier side. I'm doing take out next time after being ignored as I waited to be seated. lots of empty tables too & many people waiting. bad.
  • Claudine L.
    Claudine L.November 1, 2011
    Great broth and melt-in-your-mouth chashu. One of the best ramen houses in So Cal.
  • Sarina A.
    Sarina ArceoNovember 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken Jinya ramen is the best! So light yet so flavorful!
  • Niraj L.
    Niraj LalOctober 31, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Best ramen in LA. If you can handle a kick, go for the tonkotsu red, it's out of this world good.
  • Steven L.
    Steven LauJuly 29, 2013
    Get the lighter broth for your tonkotsu ramen - less oil and less sodium.
  • Hanh
    HanhSeptember 19, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Tonkotsu ramen, ordered "extra rich" is soooo good, but hydrate during and afterwards. The combo deals are good, but huge ... perhaps best shared.
  • Zeeeheart icon on user image
    ZeeeSeptember 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Love their ramen! Serving size is good, too!
  • P.Diddy D.heart icon on user image
    P.Diddy DiddyJanuary 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    So much better than the one on Wilshire. Jinya Bun is a must try!
  • gina d.heart icon on user image
    gina dinJanuary 23, 2018
    spicy creamy vegan ramen is to dieee for 🌶
  • Ryeanne Aubrey R.heart icon on user image
    Ryeanne Aubrey ReyesFebruary 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Original tonkotsu is still the best 😊
  • Kell B.
    Kell BellAugust 7, 2010
    Get the combo ramen deal (with tonkotsu ramen) and come hungry. Scratch that. Come famished. The broth is like heroin.
  • Lauren A.
    Lauren AufieroAugust 18, 2010
    i had a phenomenal lunch potion the other day. while you can split a potion, i preferred to have a whole potion all to myself.
  • Eric W.heart icon on user image
    Eric WFebruary 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Vegatable Ramen w/chicken broth no meat plenty of flavor.....
  • Goodguy J.heart icon on user image
    Goodguy JinnMarch 14, 2017
    Damn I love these noodles ! Nothing better😁
  • Athena Kateheart icon on user image
    Athena KateAugust 23, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Takoyaki and the white tonkatsu are the bomb! 👌
  • Venice B.
    Venice BadongAugust 11, 2013
    Had the Tonkotsu Original, it was de-lish!!!
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