We’re Crazy About Ramen! JINYA is known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, made from broths simmered for 20 hours in-house. From its customizable menu to sleek interiors, JINYA Ramen Bar presents a contemporary Japanese dining ideal for lively social gatherings for all ages.
Maya Daniels
Was a little nervous to try based on the initial reviews, but gave it a shot because the website photos looked so good. I’m very glad we did! We went on a Monday evening but there were quite a few people dining in. Our waitress was super friendly and kind, she checked on us multiple times throughout our dinner. The food didn’t come out super fast but it definitely wasn’t as bad as reviews make it out to be. When we go to dinner, we usually are going as a social thing, so I don’t mind not having speedy service – it’s a sit down restaurant, not fast food. I would not describe it as slow service. The staff let us have time to enjoy our food and conversation. Our appetizers came out in under 10 minutes and our ramen arrived right as we finished the apps. We ordered crispy rice with spicy tuna and the creamy spicy shrimp tempura for appetizers. Super impressed with the shrimp tempura and I loved the spicy tuna on the rice (I wasn’t as big a fan of the crispy rice part but my friends liked it – all had good flavor though). We each tried different ramen and each one had different broth flavors which I liked – they didn’t all taste similar. Both the thin noodles and thick noodles were good. I loved the pork in mine, and the tofu in the spicy creamy vegan ramen was delicious with a great texture!! Tasty broth, and the mushrooms I ordered as an extra were great because they came chopped up rather than as big mushroom caps or slices. Made it easier to mix in. The sauces on the table were tasty too. And the egg that came in our ramen bowls – oh my god it was delicious. I did think it was a little weird that they only provide you with chopsticks and a spoon at first – I’m sure you could ask for a fork but we didn’t. It did slow us down a little eating with only chopsticks (we’re not as used to that). Overall, loved the vibe of the place and the location, food was good and I’d definitely go back again. For three of us, we each ended up paying around $25. Not an every day kind of meal for us but a great place to relax and make a normal day feel a bit more special. They have outdoor seating which will be great as it gets warmer. I think it’s great that Wichita has a place like this downtown!
… moreMike M
So this place was nice, a really cool atmosphere and vibe. They were short staffed because someone was sent home so it was a bit slow but honestly it was cool. The food was delicious, the lighting is nice, the tables are nice, just a good vibe overall. I had the Tonkotsu black ramen, the pork was rich, actually the entire bowl of ramen was rich and delicious! Also tried the tagoyaki, JINYA bun, and spicy creamy shrimp tempura. Those were all really good! I would definitely give this place a go!
… moreLouisa Bradley
This place is an absolute gem!!!!! Run!!! For apps we split the brussel sprouts and creamy shrimp tempura (yummmmmnny), then I got the creamy spicy vegan bowl and my husband got the flying vegan bowl! Outstanding!! Service was quick and it was a Saturday night. Gorgeous restaurant and our bodies felt so good after eating like it was truly healthy food. We will be coming back for another date night!!!!! Go go go!!!!!!!
… moreAmber Brunk
I was so excited to hear another Raman spot had opened in ict! Parking is so easy and FREE right across the street. We ordered gyoza, Brussels tempura, and the black and red Ramen. I very much enjoyed mine- the pork belly was so rich and delicious- don’t expect a large amount of meat in your soup (it melted in my mouth like butter). My bowl of soup was 16$. I shared with my child and it was plenty of food. Our appetizers were not hot when they came out, and didn’t have much flavor without a sauce. I would definitely eat Ramen here again.
… moreBrian Granger
Went with friends, ordered gyoza and octopus balls for appetizers. Everyone had different dishes, I had spicy chicken ramen with medium spice.
We all enjoyed our server because she answered all of our questions, had good recommendations which made for a good dining experience.
… moreL. V.
Long wait and wait staff somehow removed us from the list while we were just waiting outside the entire time and checked with them twice. The starter course, otopus balls came out late and no longer hot nor crispy. The ramen was good, the spice level is a lot hotter than expected so be aware. We had to ask staff to remove finished starter plates from our table even though they came to refill our water and gave us other items after we were done. I felt like it should have been automatic when table visibly crowded and we had stacked up the finished plates to be removed. Great location and good ramen, but service needs much improvement. Also, menu was impossible to read with the tiny black text on green background for all 4 of us on the ramen section and the dim light in the restaurant.
… moreJohn Ito
Really cool and slick interior design that keeps you lookin around while you are waiting for the food. My servers were attentive and cordial, and the food was great. I definitely recommend the chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken)! Absolutely try all the sauces that are at your table too. The bar had a lot of drink options, and the menu has something for everyone and is very accommodating to vegetarians and vegans.
… moreTuyen Ha
We wanted to try this place because I was craving ramen for days. Got there right when they opened, two adults and a toddler. We waited for 20 minutes after getting seated to even get water and menus – there was hardly any customers when we first got there so the inattentive service was unexpected. We ordered two bowls of ramen, a kids meal, and two cocktails. The ramen was okay and my drink tasted like tequila on water. We ordered side dishes for our ramen and some were forgotten – we had to remind our server and waited until the ramen was nearly done before the tofu came out.
The table behind us had to request plates and utensils because they’re appetizers came out before the table was even set.
Ramen was okay but service was really slow.
… moreBecky Kimminau
The atmosphere is perfect for after work apps and drinks or a nice dinner. We started with the Gyoza and spicy tuna tacos. Both were delicious! The spicy tuna is similar to a spicy tuna sushi roll with a wonton shell instead of rice. I had the Tonkotsu Black which was good. I like spicer ramen, but it had a nice, garlic flavor. My husband ordered the spicy chicken ramen which had a great flavor without too much spice. I love all the local brews on tap! It’s hard to beat Central Standard’s Wizard of Hops!❤️
… moreDevin Disher
My girl and I had some free time and wanted to try out the new ramen place in town! Atmosphere of the building is there for sure. Speed was fast and didn’t take long to get our food once the order was placed. Actual portion sizes of the food was good but definitely pricey. I got pork and my girl got chicken, both were seasoned well but a little over cooked and dry. I got a rice bowl and the rice in the bowl itself was bland and disappointing. A couple of the cooks also did not have hair covers. Overall it was a decent little spot with room for improvement but has potential which isn’t crazy for a brand new spot
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