JINYA Ramen Bar - Santa Monica

Nice vibe and great food. Really loved all of the dishes we ordered. Very tasty and fresh. Prices are very reasonable and service was friendly and fast.

Published at 5 months ago

I enjoyed the chicken wonton ramen a lot! The brussels sprouts tempura tasted good but I wouldn't recommend it for take-out since it gets soggy easily.

Published at 6 months ago

The Yuzu katsu ramen was phenomenal, and the soft boiled egg was perfect. 10/10.

Published at 2 months ago

Ramen was warm and the base was very greasy with a lot of garlic flavor. Thin noodles are very good. I had to stand up to request service. I ordered the leftovers to go. See pic of the fat. I warmed up the leftovers without all that fat and I added water with more protein and vegetables. The base was much better, closer to 4 stars.

Published at 5 months ago

This is how a good ramen looks like 😁 Serving was quite fast, we were starved.
Had Asahi beers, Brussel Appetizer and Ramens.
Enjoyed it so much!

Thank you, JINYA team. 🥂

Published at 3 months ago

I love that they have chicken broth. They also have interesting choices of soft drinks. And that chili on the aburi 💚

Published at 2 months ago

Seriously gross and rotten food tonight. My kid even said that the silky vegan ramen smelled like eggs and it did.

Ordered the seaweed salad (clearly not made in-house), broccolini, corn tempura and silky vegan ramen.

Seaweed salad came on rotten lettuce which I picked out (see photo).

Broccolini was actually perfect.

Corn tempura was strangely flavorless so I had to use the hot sauce on the table which didn’t do anything except set my mouth on fire

My kid dropped the seaweed salad on the floor and the manager was kind and replaced it except the lettuce was rotten

Silky ramen came and looked beautiful but my kid refused to eat it bc it was too spicy, and my mouth was still burning from the corn tempura so I couldn’t tell if the ramen was too spicy or not esp bc it had this brown sauce on it too.

Our server was nowhere to be found for 30 mins so we were helped by the very sweet pregnant server who was working there and brought us a plain bowl of broth, but they still put the brown sauce on top and my kid wouldn’t eat it. I tried it and it was extremely salty so I get it, prob too much fish sauce or whatever.

When our server came back I told him how the lettuce was rotten and asked him to take it off the bill, but he refused, and I had to speak with the manager.

They did and I only tipped 10%. I just can’t anymore. Two stars for the nice female manager and the pregnant server.

Published at 7 months ago

Jinya was amazing and one of the best ramen shops I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting! The menu is extensive, there are lots of traditional meat, vegetarian and vegan options, and the ramen bowls are huge! And everything is very well priced for the size and offerings. All 4 of us were very happy with our choices, and each of our dishes was full of flavor and complexity. Perhaps the best part was being able to read the owner’s story on the menu, which gave more depth to the love they put into the menu and service. We were at the Santa Monica location which had indoor dining and a huge outdoor/covered patio area with a large gas firepit. I highly recommend a visit to Jinya!

Published at a year ago

Published at a month ago

Good for fast casual but nothing amazing.

Published at a month ago

Love the vegan ramen.

Published at a month ago

Great kids meal for a reasonable price!

Published at a month ago

Published at a month ago

Loved this place! My husband and I ate outside, and it was worth it. Will come here again.

Published at a month ago

Published at 2 months ago

Published at 2 months ago

I love that they have chicken broth. They also have interesting choices of soft drinks. And that chili on the aburi

Published at 2 months ago

Very tasty Ramen!

Published at 2 months ago

This is the best vegan ramen Ive had. Its hard to find good, flavorful vegan or vegetarian ramen, but Jinya knows how to do it. Appetizers and small bites are awesome too! Weve also met the owner several times and shes so nice and wonderful to talk to. She always remembers us. Highly recommend this spot and absolutely worth a visit.

Published at 2 months ago

Published at 2 months ago

The Yuzu katsu ramen was phenomenal, and the soft boiled egg was perfect. 10/10.

Published at 2 months ago

This is how a good ramen looks like Serving was quite fast, we were starved. Had Asahi beers, Brussel Appetizer and Ramens. Enjoyed it so much! Thank you, JINYA team.

Published at 2 months ago

The takeout bag was adorable, and they packaged it with reheating in mind which was awesome!

Published at 2 months ago

Best ramen ever. Love it every time I go! The takoyaki is always delicious as well!!

Published at 2 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

I got you guys

Published at 3 months ago

Very nice place, the service can be considered good just for one waiter really kind, while we have been ingored at the entrance of the resraurant by other 2 people more than once... also not kind at the time to pay.. anyway tye place is really noce and the food really good!

Published at 3 months ago

Used to be so much nicer.

Published at 4 months ago

This place is a mess.. used to love coming here.. they ve upped their prices, quality is not the same and service was terrible! We order 2 ramens and gyoza it was $55 without tip! skip this place and go to Sawtelle

Published at 4 months ago

Best ramen ever! An environment that provides meeting and meeting new people, with a large shared table, around a gas fireplace.

Published at 4 months ago

This place was so good, out of all of the options around us, we came back the next day! Delicious flavor, clean, kind staff, and comfortable ambiance. We ate lunch yesterday and dinner around the fire tonight; both experiences were satisfying. Dietary restrictions: Vegan options Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchairs from what I can tell.

Published at 4 months ago

I ve been to a few other jinya locations and really enjoyed those so I wanted to visit this one since I was in the area. The food served here tastes drastically different than other Jinya ramen bars- much less flavorful and not fresh. I d say 3/5 at best. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen but the food was very average and I was disappointed since I came in expecting the high quality meal I had previously had at a different location. My usual go to dishes that I d recommend are 1. Crispy rice with tuna 2. Spicy chicken ramen 3. Tonkotsu spicy This time I tried the takoyaki which was also good but not great.

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Ramen was warm and the base was very greasy with a lot of garlic flavor. Thin noodles are very good. I had to stand up to request service. I ordered the leftovers to go. See pic of the fat. I warmed up the leftovers without all that fat and I added water with more protein and vegetables. The base was much better, closer to 4 stars.

Published at 5 months ago

Nice vibe and great food. Really loved all of the dishes we ordered. Very tasty and fresh. Prices are very reasonable and service was friendly and fast.

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Best Korean crispy crunchy chicken with fresh lemon! OMG to die for. I was in and out- server was attentive and got it all done just as fast as I was hoping for. Miso and seaweed salad on par for course. I d imagine the rest of the menu is delish! Food

Published at 5 months ago

I enjoyed the chicken wonton ramen a lot! The brussels sprouts tempura tasted good but I wouldnt recommend it for take-out since it gets soggy easily.

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

A good ramen without fuss. Classic recipe. A bit expensive for lunch but its Los Angeles. I had the karaage and gyozas as a starter. Generous in quantity.

Published at 6 months ago

Terrific patio area with friendly service. We didnt have reservations, but we were seated fairly quickly. The ramen was great and I had a great IPA to drink. Will definitely return next time were in the area.

Published at 6 months ago

Yummy food, good service. Waited a while for my food but it was well worth!

Published at 6 months ago

Poor carry out order service. Missing items and felt disregarded while patiently waiting. I tried to call multiple times about the missing items and no one ever answered. Spicy chicken ramen ($18.50) has good flavor, but only comes with 2 small pieces of chicken and some spinach. Small portion for the price. Wasn t impressed.

Published at 6 months ago

Absolutely delicious!!!! Came as a tourist, but will be back!!

Published at 6 months ago

Had their signature Tonkotsu Black, thin noodles, seasoned and sauced very well. Hit the spot after a workout.

Published at 7 months ago

Seriously gross and rotten food tonight. My kid even said that the silky vegan ramen smelled like eggs and it did. Ordered the seaweed salad (clearly not made in-house), broccolini, corn tempura and silky vegan ramen. Seaweed salad came on rotten lettuce which I picked out (see photo). Broccolini was actually perfect. Corn tempura was strangely flavorless so I had to use the hot sauce on the table which didn t do anything except set my mouth on fire My kid dropped the seaweed salad on the floor and the manager was kind and replaced it except the lettuce was rotten Silky ramen came and looked beautiful but my kid refused to eat it bc it was too spicy, and my mouth was still burning from the corn tempura so I couldn t tell if the ramen was too spicy or not esp bc it had this brown sauce on it too. Our server was nowhere to be found for 30 mins so we were helped by the very sweet pregnant server who was working there and brought us a plain bowl of broth, but they still put the brown sauce on top and my kid wouldn t eat it. I tried it and it was extremely salty so I get it, prob too much fish sauce or whatever. When our server came back I told him how the lettuce was rotten and asked him to take it off the bill, but he refused, and I had to speak with the manager. They did and I only tipped 10%. I just can t anymore. Two stars for the nice female manager and the pregnant server.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Excellent service and food. This place hits the spot. Crispy chicken was generous. Tempura Brussel sprouts not to be missed.

Published at 7 months ago

Best Ramen in Santa Monica!

Published at 7 months ago

Salmon poke tacos and takoyaki were very solid and surprisingly cheap. I didnt care for the egg tartare (essentially egg salad) that came with the takoyaki. Def wanna come back and actually try the ramen.

Published at 7 months ago

Really really really bad. Cooooold, in the ramen the egg was old, crispy rice was soggy and super salty and cold, only one pair of chopsticks not even a spoon. hoooooorrible

Published at 7 months ago

Amazing ramen and cute outdoor patio

Published at 7 months ago

Great Ramen Noodle and I love the newer outside patio area.

Published at 7 months ago

This Ramen was amazing. I had the JINYA Black Tonkotsu Ramen and it was the best I ever had. Worth every Penny.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Ive been to plenty of JINYA RAMEN BARS (13 locations). I travel often and its my go to spot. This is the worst location. We had to wait to be seated inside, which is honestly completely fine. Its a popular spot, I can understand that. I went to restroom while we waited. No toilet seat cover available. We were seated by the bus boy (Im assuming) who literally threw the menus down and left. I get it, you have to clean stuff. Once we sat down our table was dirty. Which is nasty as hell. There was sauce spilled all over the sauce tray and there was a used saucer bowl. When we asked for the tray to be cleaned, we were ignored several times. We ordered our drinks and they were wrong. My sake was wrong and my sister didnt get her lemons until the food was brought out. The food was delicious, 10/10 recommend. When it came to closing our waiter was switched. The man asked if we wanted to order anything else before the kitchen was closed. We said no, but asked if we could get two boxes, and waters to go. The man asked if he could close our out tab, I asked if I could pay with Apple Pay. He huffed quite literally like a dog and said I guess. I went with him and asked if I could scan for my points. He said to write it down on the receipt. I did. Then I said where do I pay? He looked at me said What do you think? Then walked away. A nice lady walked up and said I could pay with her. I paid and we left.

Published at 8 months ago

21 dollars for bland ramen is absolutely criminal. rating should be lower

Published at 8 months ago

Talk to your waiter. They know whats up!

Published at 8 months ago

Really not a fan of my first experience here. The octopus ball dish was off, the atmosphere inside was to match and there was only one waiter that evening busting himself to do a good job. Just another Main St. Restaurant... Nothing special.

Published at 8 months ago

Best bowl of Ramen Ive had

Published at 8 months ago

The spicy chicken ramen was just great. A big portion, the spicy option was just spicy enough without being overpowering. Really fast service, and a pleasant garden (even though its on a major street).

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Had an amazing time with my friends. We went out and walked Murphys Ranch(Another destination Id recommend!) and ended up heading towards the pier for some seafood. We didnt really see much that called to us, so we came to Jinya. Im vegetarian, so I really try to stay away from meats, but I still consume dairy and eggs. They had only Vegan options but its very easy to change them into Vegan. We started with the Impossible Gyoza and it blew my mind. For plant based meat, it was hard to tell it wasnt real meat. They were so good. I got the Spicy Cream Ramen and it was AMAZING!!!! It was so perfectly done and packed with vegetables, it hit the spot perfectly. My egg was a little too runny, even after keeping it under the hot broth, but even that was tasty. The staff was also very sweet. Im sad I failed to get her name, but she had a kind smile and a great attitude. Id definitely come again. It was so worth it, and the food was fair priced.

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

Terrible Experience - Food Poisoning My boyfriend and I visited this ramen shop today, lured in by the positive reviews. However, our experience was anything but positive. Within three hours of dining here, we both fell severely ill. The food poisoning we experienced was excruciating, and as I write this review, we re still dealing with the aftermath. It s deeply concerning that a place with seemingly good reviews could serve food that leaves customers in such a terrible state. The management needs to prioritize the quality and safety of their food above all else. As a responsible member of society, I feel compelled to warn potential customers about the risks. To the manager or owner, if you re reading this: we demand a refund for the dreadful experience we endured. It s only fair considering the pain and suffering we ve had to endure as a result of dining at your establishment.

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

Best vegan ramen I ve ever had. Always come back for the Vegan flying harvest, which is an insane portion for one person but tastes delicious.

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

Oh Jinya! What happened? The quality of the ingredients has simply gone. The last two orders have been bland with cheap filler ingredients with a bucketload of sweetcorn. I mean, sweetcorn in a ramen dish? The soup is slop and far from fresh. Sorry, never again Such a shame.

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

1st time here, I had the chef special - the spicy chicken ramen, thick noodles, it was delicious. Food

Published at 10 months ago

I got the Tonkotsu Original and thought it was good, although just a bit too salty. My friend also agreed. The outdoor seating by the fireplace is really nice. The water they serve has a nice taste to it. Service is pretty good and the food came out fast.

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Very poor quality ramen. Service is

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Our favorite ramen place! Thanks Mariana for the wonderful service.

Published at a year ago

Love it

Published at a year ago

I got food poisoning! The spicy broth

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Good ramen, a little expensive for toppings

Published at a year ago

Jinya was amazing and one of the best ramen shops I ve ever had the pleasure of visiting! The menu is extensive, there are lots of traditional meat, vegetarian and vegan options, and the ramen bowls are huge! And everything is very well priced for the size and offerings. All 4 of us were very happy with our choices, and each of our dishes was full of flavor and complexity. Perhaps the best part was being able to read the owner s story on the menu, which gave more depth to the love they put into the menu and service. We were at the Santa Monica location which had indoor dining and a huge outdoor/covered patio area with a large gas firepit. I highly recommend a visit to Jinya! Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegan and vegetarian options

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

The spicy vegan ramen is so good!! The dining room is cool and the music is good!!

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

So this is the review of this place. 1. Decoration 7/10 it had a good decoration, but a couple of decorations needed a little bit of love. 2. Service 9/10 the service was very good and very polite 3. Ambiance 7/10 it had a good vibe, but not so many people during the day 4. Food 6.5/10 now this one was a bit hard because the crispy chicken was a bit raw ?? Could be dangerous and the spinach was cold (look at the picture of the two different colors in the chicken), but the ramen was good 5. Cleanest 6.5/10 OK this place needs a bit of clean up in certain areas. Yes, I do recommend only for ramen.

Published at a year ago

Overall average. Best ramen Ive had in LA thus far. theyre a bit skimpy on serving sizes, not putting in enough broth and only 2 little slices of pork belly that could use some help honestly. If Im paying $20 for ramen at least fill the bowl, put in more noodles, char Sui and more toppings. broth is good, noodles are decent. I really want to love this place but they need to level up. bigger portions would go a long way.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

JINYA Ramen Bar in Santa Monica on Main St was a horrible experience. We got a table for two when the restaurant was not busy at all and only had maybe two other tables other than ours that needed to be waited on. The waitress took about 20 minutes to come get our drink orders when they sat us down and had an unpleasant tone with us for no reason. This was the first thing that already set us off when we literally just sat down. I had to constantly get their attention across the room and call her over after we had been waiting awhile as she never checked on us. We did not want to wait any longer so we ordered our drink and food orders together so that they would come out faster the next time she eventually came back. We sat inside and there was only one other table that was being waited on. Not only after waiting 20 minutes for our drinks, my friend and I had to wait another almost 30 minutes for our food, when there was only 2 other tables being served. I dont know if the waitress was having a bad day that day or what happened, but when they gave us our food order, she just sat it on the table without saying anything and just left the table. After now waiting an hour finally to eat, our food was cold and felt like it had been sitting in the kitchen table for awhile. This ruined the taste of the ramen and the whole afternoon lunch. The customer service was one of the worst experiences I have ever had for such a highly rated Ramen spot located in Santa Monica. Would not recommend this place to anybody and will never be coming back.

Published at a year ago

So many great vegan options! Sitting outside by the fire was divine! Mariana was a great waitress!

Published at a year ago

Good ramen! Excellent service. A friend who stays locally took us to this place. The food was mind blowing, the vibe was amazing siting outdoors in front of the fireplace. We ordered chicken ramen and sake. Both were really good. The place is pretty big and popular.

Published at a year ago

This spot is a must-visit for anyone who loves Asian cuisine and great ramen. With a wide variety of menu options, including vegetarian ramens, there is something for everyone. The cozy seating by the fire pit adds to the experience, making it a perfect spot for a chilly weather.

Published at a year ago

Absolutely delicious. The broth was perfectly seasoned, the pork was amazingly tender and flavorful and the egg was cooked just right. I wish I lived closer so I could try all of the options. Definitely stop by if youre in the neighborhood.

Published at a year ago

The best ramen and great vibe! 5 stars

Published at a year ago

Very good looking but not good flavor food! Crispy chicken was a big size, but Ramon was suck. Hispanic chief cook Japanese food, what I suppose to say?. The service just left us in the front door and never came to check on us until I ask if we can come in. Then she ask if we come with another group of people. Not very smart service we are Chinese and others are India family how could we be a same group without communication?

Published at a year ago

I think I have never ever eaten such a good ramen! Especially a vegan one! I ordered an extra egg because ramen without egg is boring :) The service was super nice and as already mentioned the vegan ramen is super creamy and not too spicy! I can only recommend going there.

Published at a year ago

Food was excellent, but watching the server laugh with his manager about a problem we raised with one dish assures we wont be returning.

Published at a year ago

I ordered the Tonkotsu Black ramen which was excellent. Although indoor seating was very crowded, and the atmosphere was very noisy, I d go here again for sure.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Always delish. Great veggie options.

Published at a year ago

Amazing vegetarian ramen !!

Published at a year ago

Food is good. A bit salty to me. However I think is a bit high.

Published at a year ago

The food was delicious! We got the impossible gyoza / Impossible mini tacos/ pork and braised impossible Jinya buns / Their Jinya chicken Ramen/ their new seasonal watermelon and cucumber refreshers and to finish off the night the Panna cotta. The food was top tier ! For an hour before closing they were delightful and the service was great , I gave a 4 star overall. We felt forgotten for a moment but understandably they were busy. Will be recommending and going back again myself :)

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

So yummy!

Published at a year ago

Excellent service and truly delicious food!

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

On a nice cool Sunday afternoon, there is nothing better then Jinya Ramen Bar on Main st. As a big fan of garlic, I went with Tonkotsu Black today. Add a little hot sauce, fresh garlic and couldn t be happier.

Published at a year ago

Had the best evening here with great food and drinks. The mini tacos are amazing

Published at a year ago

, delicious

Published at a year ago

So wasnt impressed but be prepared to pay a high price they need to step it up for the cost but I will go back

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Ordered Vegan red fire opal - so so so very delicious and spicy. Best ramen I ever had. Highly recommend

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

It was a busy night but we joined the waitlist and were seated quickly. Waitstaff were efficient. Beyond Gyoza were a fun treats--filling was very flavorful and satisfying, dumpling wrapper could have been cooked longer. Portions were small/reasonably sized--I had the small Beyond Rice Bowl which was first underwhelming (raw kale, pickled cabbage, etc seemed like something I could make at home) but then I mixed all the toppings together and the sauce really pulled it together. We sat outside and they were running heat lamps (in July). Music was loud but fun/upbeat. Vegetarian options: Beyond meat substitution in typical meat dishes.

Published at a year ago

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Now the food was great, but idk if someones just not washing their hands or something because I ended up getting a WICKED throat infection after eating the Tonkotsu Black. I dont plan on eating here ever again, but at the same time the food is great. Please just send staff home if theyre sick or make them wash their hands.

Published at a year ago

I LOVE RAMEN! I love Jinya! If Ramen is what you desire. This is the spot. Tables are close together, so ambience is alrighttt, but its definitely a must

Published at a year ago

Love how they actually have Ramen broth choices OTHER than pork. Theres a chicken broth and a veggie one. So happy. The food is very good, but a bit on the pricy side. The poke salmon tacos were excellent

Published at a year ago

This was the best ramen I had in the recent times. There were good vegetarian options and very flavorful. Great service and ambiance!

Published at a year ago

I ve been coming here since the first day it opened, actually I met the owner a year before it opened so I know how hard it s for her to build this business. Over the years while I was there, only few times the foods were not as good as it first opened but my husband and I still kept going there. Last week was a huge disappointment, the ramen soup was cold so I had to return it and when I asked why did they serve me a cold soup , the waitress not only did not apologize but saying I don t know as the chef set the temperature. Then I waited for at least another 15 min. for them to heat up the soup ( by that time my husband already finished his ramen) and another big disappointment - the soup was very salty this is the message to the owner: I think you should come and check your restaurant sometimes before your staff ruin your years hard work.

Published at a year ago

Great first time experience

Published at a year ago

So delicious! We loved everything we had. Get the vegan red fire opal + shrimp dumplings.

Published at a year ago

The food was great but our server was slow and I felt like she didnt want to be at work. The first server who helped us at the beginning was great and very friendly. Too bad we werent able to keep her instead.

Published at a year ago

Best ramen I have had to date. I had the spicy chicken Jinya. Broth was flavorful, noodles were thin and al dented, and the chicken stayed moist even in the hot broth. My new favorite ramen spot. Kid-friendliness: Awesome variety for kids. Had my 8yr old picky nephew and he loved it.

Published at a year ago

My friend and I showed up 15 mins before last call in the kitchen, and the staff happily took us. the food was amazing! Id definitely visit again!

Published at a year ago

This ramen spot is so good. And open later than other spots I was trying to find at night. I got the JINYA Tonkotsu Black and when I say the broth was givingggggggggg warmth, nostalgia, wholesome type of taste I made sure to take in every taste before devouring this amazing ramen. They also have three complimentary sauces to choose from and the all just elevate the taste of the broth. I wish I had pictures but nobody had time for that.

Published at a year ago

Love jinya - same quality as the one in Calgary, delicious vegan options :) flying vegan harvest is the best

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im surprised to see so many good reviews for this location! we love the Jinya Ramen in other locations - but this one was not it. we found the vegan ramen to be rather tasteless, and the pork one was extremely oily, to the point that it coagulated while still eating it. sadly very disappointed :(

Published at a year ago

Vegetarian options: Great selection of vegetarian broth Food

Published at a year ago

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We had the Flying Harvest Vegan Ramen and it s really good. Service is very nice and friendly and the food comes pretty quickly to you. I recommend.

Published at a year ago

Ramen is top notch. Easily the best place in Santa Monica to get Ramen. Takoyaki is also incredible!

Published at a year ago

Great food, good service

Published at a year ago

Right behind has public parking. The food tasted GREAT! The egg for the ramen is perfectly soft centered just like in Japan. Try the tuna and salmon cones - they are so yummy! The cauliflower appetizer is decadent and tastes so good. Bao bun had the perfect steamed bread texture and was delicious. Vegetarian options: They have many vegetarian and vegan options, which is very refreshing to see at a Japanese ramen restaurant. Parking: Parking is harder to find on the street, but behind the building is a public lot where you pay at a kiosk and put the receipt on your dashboard. Just dont chance it cuz the city parking comes through to enforce ~ its not free at all times. Look at the signs. They have EV chargers and that is a HUGE plus. Was able to charge while eating. Kid-friendliness: Its a welcoming environment for all people, including kids. Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible dining place.

Published at a year ago

Perfect ramen and atmosphere with fireplace outside. Ramen is served very fast, ideal for a quick bite and head to the beach. I wish they had a portable post net brought to the table. Writing down the tip and adding up is old and inefficient. Specially confusing for tourists.

Published at a year ago

Ambiance: This place is so cute, fire place outside was a cool feature. Inside, you can essentially see inside the kitchen. The tables are fairly close, but they work. Service: Didnt have to wait too long for a Saturday night, waited a bit after seating, but after that, it was smooth sailing. Food: Ive never had ramen before this point, so I wasnt sure what to expect. I ordered the mild chicken ramen, but I shouldve gone with the spicy version. It wasnt bad at all, but I couldve used the extra kick. Dumplings were really good, and I love that they have all the sauce on the table! Wasnt really a fan of the salad, though. Street parking is 2 hours, so plan accordingly.

Published at a year ago

Jason our server was fantastic and the food was great. Definitely suggest the Santa Monica Brew works beers. Great to have local options.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Definitely the best ramen so far!

Published at a year ago

I visited after reading reviews saying it was delicious. The ramen doesnt taste very good, its just mediocre, but the value for money is low compared to the price. Especially dont eat the spicy ones. It tastes like red pepper paste stew.. haha But the gyoza was delicious.

Published at a year ago

Food and service was great. Jason was awesome!!

Published at a year ago

This place never disappoints me. Customer service is always great. My kids loves the chicken ramen. And you can t go wrong with the spicy chicken ramen.

Published at a year ago

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I recently visited Jinya that had just reopened after over a year of closure due to a fire. While I was excited to finally try their food again, I was disappointed with my experience. The prices had gone up over 50%, and the portion size of the ramen I ordered was noticeably smaller than before. Although the taste of the ramen was still good, I was taken aback by the half-filled bowl and the fact that the black ramen was not black at all. When I asked the server if something was missing, they denied it and said everything was measured. However, I had eaten this dish many times before the closure and was certain that something was not quite right. Despite my disappointment, I will say that the restaurants ambiance has not changed. The staff were friendly. However, the smaller portions and higher prices were definitely a letdown. Overall, while I was glad to see this restaurant reopen after such a long closure, I was disappointed with the changes in portion size and prices. While the taste was still good, I cant help but feel that something was missing in my dish. As someone who used to frequent this restaurant once or twice a week before the closure, I have to say that I wont be becoming a regular customer again.

Published at a year ago

Great service! Delicious food!

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Delicious Ramen. Lively and noisy, very bright atmosphere. I would suggest take out due to the noise level.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Delicious. Highly recommended. Fast, very friendly staff and above all very delicious food. Very good price.

Published at a year ago

I didnt expect ramen to taste so good. Very nice and helpful service. It seems to be popular because all the tables were quickly filled. We chose salmon and tuna in a tortilla as a starter, which was also a great choice. Anyway, when I left, I had the feeling that whatever I chose, I would be satisfied. It was also visible on the faces of the other people. Worth a visit. I would highly recommend.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

It is very delicious! Its not a cheap restaurant, but its one of the best ramen restaurants Ive ever had in Korea or Japan. The gyoza we ordered on the side was really delicious, and there was a wide range of choices, including vegan options and gluten-free noodles. I had the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen at the spiciest level, and I was satisfied because it was spicy and spicy even by Korean standards. I dont think I would recommend going higher than level 2 if its spicy. The staff service was very friendly from start to finish, so I felt really good!

Published at a year ago

One of the best place for having ramen in LA! Jinya chicken ramen is my favorite and they always cooked it perfectly. Recommended dishes

Published at a year ago

One of the better ramen places in Santa Monica. They are more authentic Japanese ramen than the typical Southern California health fusion style of ramen. Typically a line, so its worth getting there off peak hours. Heavy thick broth and fatty pork with thick crinkled noodles. Great comfort food, especially right after a cold autumn surf session.

Published at a year ago

When are you going to open???

Published at 2 years ago

I would give this place 5 stars, because the FOOD deserves 5 stars. This the yummiest Ramen Ive EVER had. They area always super packed even when you order online... You have to wait 10-15 minutes for your food when you order online, because they are always busy. Hurry and reopen...Slurp!!! #thebest

Published at 2 years ago

Love this place and sad to see it s temporarily closed. I stopped by and found out that there was a fire which is the responsible for the closure. Hopefully it will reopen soon.

Published at 2 years ago

When are you guys reopening I miss you

Published at 2 years ago

My go to spot for quick delicious ramen. Try the vegetables and vegan options. As an omnivore these options and surprisingly full of flavor and I actually prefer the vegan ramen sans tofu.

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I loved the Ramen here but I think they closed. The pandemic really hit them hard. People dont usually buy Ramen to-go

Published at 2 years ago

Decent black tonkotsu ramen but no condiments (sesame seeds, chilli oil etc) on the table. Service wasn t anything special.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Everything was delicious

Published at 2 years ago

Amazing ramen! Good food (a lot of vegan options) and food price

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Ok

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Published at 2 years ago

LOVE THIS PLACE !!! I am from Santa Clarita Ca, Yes i could go to the one in Studio City but to much of a wait and they Dont have my fav dish. Burbank ehhh still dont have my fav dish and the hype is lame but this one ! this one right here ! is a must its next to the beach plus they definitely have my fav dish witch is Sprouting UP ramen.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

We ordered impossible bun, impossible gyoza and spicy chicken ramen along with white peach Sake and Fuji apple sake . The impossible buns and gyoza was delightfully flavourful, the service was fast. Even though we didn t have a reservation the wait time was less than 20 mins. They have a beautiful and spacious outdoor seating with proper heating solutions in place.

Published at 2 years ago

Decent ramen spot! They are consistent across all their restaurants across the country which is good.

Published at 2 years ago

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The original with thick noodles was good but the black with a little spice is better. I m partial to thin noodles and got the double order. A side of fried chicken is a must at this place. Good outdoor seating with plenty of heaters. Service was great.

Published at 2 years ago

Good

Published at 2 years ago

Very tasty ramen, the best in Los Angeles, even if a little further away from the city center. You can sit outside well even in cold weather

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Published at 2 years ago

Delicious food. Hit or miss on wait time

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Amazing. You could tell they put a lot of thought and time into the food. A good balance of savory, sweet, salty and umami. Delicious. I would recommend this place!!

Published at 2 years ago

They require proof of covid shot. No thanks, Id rather make my own ramen than take such a risk.

Published at 2 years ago

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Published at 2 years ago

I placed a pickup order and I arrived on time. The host told me it would be another 10 minutes. I waited outside for an entire hour with no updates from the staff. No concern expressed for me or the sea of other customers waiting for their pick up orders with me. Horrible service.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Food is great vibes are fun

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Okay where to begin on this review. The staff were very polite and very very welcoming. You are required to show proof of vaccination for COVID19. Which makes sense to have to keep everyone safe but anyways back the review. The seating outside looks very nice specially at night gives it a whole different look on things. The menu it is digital makes it easy to view on your phone. The food was outstanding no lie they got it out within 15 min tops. The taste was so good its super hot which is good u cant eat Ramen all cold. But definitely I will be stopping by next time I come here. Thank you so much for everyone there I appreciate it and for your service very pleased by this.

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