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JINYA Ramen Bar - Midtown
Authentic Japanese ramen and small plates in a stylish, vibrant Houston setting.
4.8(5 reviews)
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Authentic Japanese ramen and small plates in a stylish, vibrant Houston setting.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Midtown is a popular ramen restaurant in Houston, Texas, offering a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine. Known for its flavorful broths, fresh ingredients, and chic ambiance with communal and intimate seating, we serve a variety of ramen bowls, small plates like salmon poke tacos and Brussels sprouts, and creative cocktails. With quick, attentive service and a lively atmosphere, we're perfect for date nights, gatherings, or late-night dining. Our commitment to quality and experience has earned us high ratings and a loyal following.
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A variety of ramen options including Premium Tonkotsu Red, Spicy Chicken, and Spicy Vegan, all made with rich broths and fresh noodles.
Delicious appetizers and sides such as salmon poke tacos, crab salad, and fried Brussels sprouts, perfect for sharing.
Creative cocktails like the Smokey Wokashi, served in a stylish bar setting for a complete dining experience.
Full-service dining with attentive staff in a vibrant atmosphere featuring communal tables and cozy seating.
Open late to accommodate evening and late-night cravings with fresh food and quick service.
Jinya curated my top five ramen list. We ordered the Spicy Vegan Ramen and the Spicy Chicken Ramen, both of which were exquisite. The vegan ramen had plain tofu, absolutely no flavour. I prefer fried or at least sautéed. The Brussels sprouts were also fried, and we enjoyed them. Had to wait over 30 minutes on a Friday night for a table for 2. There was no option for a reservation.
I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, especially after seeing so many highly rated reviews. Unfortunately, the Premium Tonkotsu Red ramen fell flat for me—the broth was just okay, the pork was bland, and the portion only included two very small pieces. For the price point, the portion didn’t quite feel worth it compared to other ramen spots I’ve tried. On a positive note, the salmon poke tacos were delicious, the ambiance was great, and the service was quick and attentive. I really wanted to love the ramen, but it just didn’t meet expectations.
Both patty and Azim were both wonderful servers and bartenders. I can’t lie though Ezeeme had patty beat with the Smokey Wokashi cocktail it was spot on. I’ll definitely be back. I would recommend JINYA Ramen bar to anybody in the city no doubt!!
I had a wonderful visit to this bar! The atmosphere is really interesting—both beautiful and full of unique design elements. There’s a large communal table, perfect for bringing friends and enjoying a stylish gathering, while smaller tables along the sides make the space feel cozy and intimate. The food is delicious and fresh. I’m a big fan of Japanese cuisine, and I highly recommend trying the crab salad. It’s wonderfully balanced with a hint of lime and crisp greens, all served with a crunchy galette. Truly a delightful experience!
this jinya location is one of me and my boyfriends favorite late night dates. We’ve been coming here pretty consistently for about a year and a half now and we’ve always had a really great experience. The servers and hostesses have always been really nice. We become so frequent that they literally hit us with that welcome back or ask if we want what we usually get which could be kind of humbling at times because we come so much but it’s always been really great. The food is always fresh and the one time there was like a noodle mixup. They fixed it with literally no problem. And it doesn’t really matter how late you come so always get you in and out with fresh food. I 100% recommend it for a date night.
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