JINYA Ramen Bar - Downtown LA

was over at the Downtown LA location and had a delicious meal, I ordered the spicy chicken ramen which was yummy, the tender chicken delicious with perfectly cooked noodles, and the fresh toppings made it one of the best ramen bowls I’ve had in the city. The staff were welcoming and quick to seat us, the restaurant has a relaxed yet modern vibe that makes it a fun spot for both casual dinners and bigger group outings, will come again.

The food was excellent, and the ramen instantly lifted my mood. The flavors blended beautifully, with just the right level of spice, flavorful without being overpowering. Its location within walking distance of the hotel made the experience even better, combining good eats with a pleasant walk. The wait staff were attentive and offered thoughtful recommendations, which added to the overall positive experience. I also enjoyed the welcoming ambience. Having also visited the Jinya Ramen in DC, I find myself partial to that location—perhaps because it feels newer...but both delivered consistently great flavors in the dishes I ordered.

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 als

Food was very flavorful. Calm environment and good service. Thank you Daisy.

Friendly staff, quite noisy 🎶 (8:15pm), great menu - vegetarian & vegan options, my size small impossibleTM 🌱 rice 🍚 bowl 🥣: toppings were just covering the barely warm rice; so they heated it up for me (: ty again, tasted much better! 💛