Jinya Ramen - Chicago

We visited on February 19th, so I hope some things have improved since then. Honestly, the ramen was quite disappointing. Compared to other restaurants we've tried, it fell below average. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was pleasant, but the food was just... lacking in flavor. I would consider giving this place another chance if the opportunity arises, but I'm not entirely sure.

Vegetarian options: They offer ramen specifically designed for vegans, and you can customize your own ramen with various vegan choices as well.

We ordered the sukiyaki ramen and the sukiyaki don. While the ramen broth was flavorful, there was an unnecessary hint of MSG. The sukiyaki don, on the other hand, came with a meager amount of beef over rice and only half an egg, making the $15 price seem exorbitant. The only standout item was the ramen egg, which was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. As for the Oolong boba, it had a powdery, watered-down taste, although the boba itself was soft and chewy. On a positive note, our server provided prompt and friendly service, and the bathroom was immaculate. However, our main complaint lies with the portion sizes, which we believe could be easily improved. Until changes are made, we won’t be returning.

Really liked the ramen I had here! We were lucky to be there at a time when they had a buy one get one free offer. We got the rich garlic ramen, tanaka classic ramen, soft shell crab bun, calamari karaage, arabiku ? sausage and the oreo creme brulee bubble tea. I loved the flavor in the broth of the rich garlic one and the sausage and calamari were really good! Service was quick, clean nice place, wasn’t too crowded when we went, would definitely recommend!

Got a nice deal on Bubble Tea with ramen order!yummy!such a great day! Ramen is very authentic, probably the best Japanese ramen I had in Chicago. Bubble tea has plenty of options