Jinja Bar & Bistro ABQ Westside

Great spot to watch the sunset and get some happy hour deals! The servers are always super friendly and accommodating! The food is good and I've only been here for Happy hour so the prices seem pretty great for the amount they serve.Date night, girls night, family night - whatever - this spot is definitely worth checking out. Private parking lot with plenty of spots available!

We ordered appetizers for lunch:Yin and Yang shrimp Baby calamariHoisin ribsShrimp tempuraEverything was absolutely delicious as well as the Mandarin Blossom cocktail. The ambiance is cozy and quiet. Highly recommended!

The bar. The music. It's like a staycation! Keep getting g great service and an enjoyable experience here. The food is consistent and delicious! I had the Mongolian beef. Their potstickers are incredible!

Great and attentive service. Good ambiance and a great selection of cocktails. Food was good and also a great variety of options. Very good neighborhood spot for a nice meal and cocktails.

Took the family out for daughter-in-law's birthday. 6 adults and 3 kids. Kids have been taught to behave in restaurants as not every one is a "Chucky Cheese". It was a Tuesday after 7pm. We were placed in an isolated area with a table that seats 12. No problem. Our waitress was on molasses! Once drinks were ordered, we asked for more time to figure out what we all wanted. 30 minutes later she took our order. 45 minutes after that our dinners started to arrive in waves. Our drinks were empty by then. She misunderstood what was ordered for the 2 youngest and when their plates arrived, we explained we wanted the shrimp tempura in addition to the vegetable tempura that was served. Not in place of. She said she'd take care of it. 25 minutes later, the manager came by to say hello. The 5 year old stated he ordered shrimp and it hadn't come out yet. The manager went to the kitchen and brought it right out, but everyone else had finished eating. Our waitress came by to check on us about 15 minutes after the manager did. The kids dinners came with gelato and we indicated we were ready for them. She came back another 10 minutes after that and cleared our stacked plates and we said we were really ready for the gelato. It was another 15 minutes to settle the tab. As there was only a handful of tables the entire duration we were there, and because we had a larger group, we left 25%. We all wore Hawaiian shirts and leis and wanted to enjoy the rest of the evening. If it wasn't for that, I would have absolutely gone off. We've been there before and will continue to dine there, just with a no-bullshit attitude. The unacceptable service by one employee has ensured we won't choose this spot for any larger celebrations.

This place is always top drawer. It was my husband's favorite restaurant and we went here tonight to honor him on the first anniversary of his passing. His last meal was Ying Yang shrimp with citrus sauces. We toasted him. The service here is always impeccable. I had my favorite deep fried avocado and then the shaking beef. I like it with wide egg noodles instead of rice. It is with Caramelized onions and wilted spinach. Yum. My daughter had the heavenly beef kabobs with friend rice, and started out with the great chicken soup with bean sprouts and fried wontons. We were too full for desert today. We will be back again soon. Cheers Bill.

I love this venue. Impeccable design and attention to detail. You really get the sensation of the South Pacific. I ordered the Kung Paso chicken (it's made with cashews here). A prickly pear mojito and my husband and I shared the appetizer tempura.I should have stuck with a regular mojito, not that this prickly pear was not tasty, I just prefer the original flavor. It was pretty , too! See the pic.Tempura was done well, although the sweet potato was a little too raw and hard. Onions, broccoli, red and green peppers were super. The shrimp was meh. Kung pao was tasty but a little heavy on the fish sauce. At least that what it tasted like to me. If you don't lie that flavor, you may want to ask that it not be used. They suggested on the menu that you can ask, if I remember correctly.My husband had the teriyaki chicken. He ate it all. So must have been good. Service was efficient, friendly and calm. I'll be back!

Had a birthday dinner for my brother. Took 30 minutes to get our drinks after I went to the front and asked to speak to the manager oh and the employees were 3 deep at the entrance chatting away.The seared ahi tuna I ordered was over cooked and the mango salsa tasted rancid. My date had the steak frites just OK.Now you might ask why didn't I say something to the server maybe it s because I had to chase them down to place our orders. I was hoping the manage would come by to see how we were doing and did he? Nope. By this time I was tired of chasing the server down. There is NO way im everGoing back. Very disappointed; there are too many great places to eat and this isn't one of them.

Food!Had the red curry steak dish with jasmine rice! The steak bites were cooked just right the red curry sauce was delicious. My friend got the fish and chips!! The bomb. So so good crunchy bite very tasty highly recommend.Ambiance Most comfortable booths nice and roomy with pillows to boot. Great place for a date!!ServiceExcellent service!! The manager cane a couple of times to check in us they work as a team so we were never unattended. Water always filled all needs met!! Ask for a boot on the east side of the restaurant . The view of the city and mountains excellent!!

I had a great dining experience at Jinja! The food was delicious, and I especially enjoyed the Orange Peel Beef--perfectly cooked, with a great balance of sweet and spicy flavors. The portion size was generous, and the dish had a great texture.The staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. My only complaint was the music--they were playing jazz, which felt a bit out of place given the Asian cuisine and décor. It didn't ruin the meal, but it was a bit distracting.