JINYA Ramen Bar - Downtown LA — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I recently visited JINYA Ramen Bar in DTLA and overall had a great experience. The ramen was delicious—rich and full of flavor, and exactly what I was hoping for in a bowl. However, I have to say I prefer JINYA Express at Hollywood Blvd. The tofu there has this nice crust around it that adds a great texture, which I missed at the main JINYA location. Also, at the Express, I love the ability to mix and customize my bowl exactly to my taste, which makes for a more personalized experience.

Service was attentive and friendly, and my server was quick to help when I noticed an error on the bill. There was a special on the ramen and taco plate, but the discount wasn’t initially applied, and I had to ask to have it corrected. The waiter was very apologetic and fixed it right away, but the difference was about $13, so it’s a detail that I feel should be handled more carefully.

One other point: a local beer for nearly $9, served in a can, felt overpriced. For that price, I’d expect at least a draft pour, or ideally something a bit more special.

All that said, I still give JINYA 4 stars. Despite a few minor hiccups, the food was great, the atmosphere enjoyable, and the service accommodating. I’d definitely recommend it for a solid ramen experience in DTLA, though I might still be back to JINYA Express for that extra customization and...

I was looking for options near our hotel and was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I was expecting overcooked noodles in a bland broth but it was very flavorful and made well. My mom and I both enjoyed our Tan Tan Men which was nutty, creamy and a bit meaty with a hint of spice. If you’re into more toppings, be sure to add it separately because it’s topped simply with flavored ground beef, green onion and bok choy. It was still very filling without extra toppings.

My sister got the Red Tonkatsu and while she liked it, she thought the spice level at 6 overpowered everything else. It wasn’t spicy to her but just a bit one dimensional. She said she would like to give the original a try instead. The egg wasn’t jammy but we’re aware some ramen places like to cook it differently.

We also got an order of the takoyaki- it was good. The hot sake also comes in a large craft and sodas are in cans or bottles (Mexican Cola).

The service was great even though there was only one active server, Via. They were great and attentive. Probably not ideal for large groups but there are hightop tables that can accommodate them. The atmosphere was warm woods and slightly industrial but it was lit well with warm and bright lighting. Very clean and organized.

Value is stretch but I’d come eat here again if I were to stay at...

Title: Disappointed with the Ramen at Jinya I used to consider Jinya my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, but my recent experience with their ramen left me extremely disappointed. While the ambiance and vibe of the place were still enjoyable, the quality of the ramen itself was far from the standard Jinya is known for.

I must emphasize that this was not a reflection of the usual Jinya ramen quality. The ramen I had on this visit was simply terrible. The flavors were bland, really salty with no realBroth flavor, the chase tasted like frozen pork, tough and flavorless and overall, it lacked the satisfying and comforting experience I had come to expect from Jinya.

I was genuinely saddened by this experience as I had previously held Jinya in high regard. It's possible that this was just a one-time issue, but it was disappointing nonetheless. I hope that Jinya takes this feedback into consideration and takes steps to address any quality concerns.

I may consider giving Jinya another chance in the future, as restaurants can have off days, but for now, I will be exploring other ramen options in Los Angeles. If you're looking for a reliable and delicious ramen spot, I would suggest exploring other alternatives...