JINYA Ramen Bar - 2nd and PCH

Came here for the second time and decided to try the Tonkotsu Red at a Spicy Level 4 after being pretty impressed my first visit. Was definitely still impressed after this one!The broth was creamy but not overly heavy which is common with a lot of Tonkotsu, so it struck just the rich balance of richness. All the ingredients tasted quality and the noodles were nice and thick and chewy. The ajitama (ramen egg) was quite good which to me always is a marker of a good ramen place. When it comes to spice level, I was tearing up a bit at level 4 but it wasn't overly spicy--I could've possible done a bit higher but it would have been a bit uncomfortable to drink the soup. If you're really into spice I would say level 4 is a nice base level to try. If you aren't super into spice but want something spicy I would maybe stick with level 2 or lower. Considering spice goes up to level 10 don't get overly zealous!As usual the parking here was pretty easy in the parking structure and didn't have to drive around much to find a spot. The wait was pretty short for a weekday night--only about 15 or so minutes for a party of 2. Service was also just as great this time around; food came out pretty fast! Would definitely be back if I was craving ramen and in the area!

Many restaurants in this small shopping center, however Jinya was the only location that closes at 10pm. A friend and I had a taste for spicy ramen. Upon arrival there was a 10 minute wait. Uncertain as to why where we noticed plenty of seating at the bar. However.. no problem. Once we were seated, it took about 7 minutes for our order to be taken and 20 minutes until our dishes arrived.Spicy Chicken Ramen 3 small pieces of chicken. Expecting the flavor to send me over the edge. - it did notCrispy Chicken - only came with ponzu sauce.. however I would like at least 3 options of dipping sauces. Spring roll - 2 pieces with a side of s/p. That too should have came with a spicy mustard or a sweet tangy dipping sauce. Impossible Bun - not flavorful. Our waitress check on us once when it was close to closing and after our food was nearly gone. We had to flag them down just to inquire about anything. When our food was brought to the table, the waiter thumb was pressed against the lemon and lettuce on my crispy chicken plate. When it was time for the check, our waitress was sitting at the bar eating and did not make us aware that she would no longer be assisting us. I wished the customer service was consistent and I was truly hoping for the food to be packed with flavor. This was a miss for us. However, I'm glad many others had a positive experience!

We really wanted to like this place, but we couldn't get a table.We came with a party of 5 at 6:30pm on a Wednesday. They are not really setup for parties larger than 4. Told us it would be a 30-40 min wait. We waited. Then they asked us to wait another 20.Too bad.

*this is solely a DoorDash review*:After having Rakkan a few times I really wanted to try JINYA based on their Yelp reviews. Didn't feel like making dinner so I DoorDashed some ramen. I was very impressed by their vegetarian options and LOVED that they came with thick noodles. Ended up choosing the Vegan Flying Harvest. Unfortunately my ramen arrived cold and I had to heat up the broth but that's fine. My order was missing the tofu pictured online. I was interested in trying tofu with impossible meat. There were way too many onions in my ramen, both white and red. Need to try again.

Really great spot for ramen. Came out with a party of 9, they seated us outdoor, the fireplace was on. The Yelp check in offers excellent amount of food that we didn't realize ordering a full meal was plentiful. The ramen had a well balance flavor, really love the bao they served. The bread was soft and moist. Even during the busy dinner hours the service was quick and I felt like they did an excellent job accommodating our large party. Will definitely be back

This place has so many offerings. Their original tonkatsu original ramen. The noodles are okay, more commercial grade produced than other ramen restaurants. The broth is excellent. The service is excellent. They have a beautiful outdoor seating around a gas fireplace. This could be a great date place.

Weirdly the star of the show for me was the tempura brussels sprouts. Just really crispy and light, great flavor. We got the tonkatsu black and the chicken ramen and both had good flavor. They offered free extra noodles, but we didn't need them since we were full anyways.Both had a good rich broth and we thought it was better than the average ramen place we've gone to. The restaurant was clean and nice, very comfortable. Great place to eat if you're in that mall.

Service was slow, nearly nonexistentThey were likely understaffed but stillTook a while to be acknowledged We were overcharged for happy hour menu itemsThe ramen at $18+ a bowl was underwhelming Nothing wowed meTried the red and the black, both were okThe broth was not as rich as a tonkotsu should beThey're having a promo this month - free noodle refills There are better ramen places around

BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEYFree Birthday Dessert Plate for Rewards MembersFree Signature Tapas Plate w/ check-in JINYA Ramen Bar did a fantastic job of celebrating my birthday month w/ all the food I was able to take advantage of.https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA&start=24&select=zjd1May-QokFY1cPe-2GZgSignature Tapas Plate-https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA&start=24&select=x2NH7L9b5Cpbio0K3moloA A medley of chicken karaage, spicy tuna taco, pork gyoza & salad. A meal unto itself. Pork Chashu Bowl (small)-https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA&start=24&select=y0z81q3bOiCNAFuPlMR9jA If only the same pork chashu in ramen could be used w/ the bowl. I never understood why that's the case with all pork chashu bowls. Instead, thicker cuts of pork are utilized. Most of the meat is tender. However, there are some tough bits, which aren't particularly appetizing. The bowl had great flavor, perfectly medium softboiled egg and several accoutrement enhancing a hearty meal over rice.https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA&start=24&select=JPufxbEDwyMyUYsncYyJ5ABirthday Dessert Plate-https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA&start=0&select=ovUN3YYJOUEdxTQVZtI0sg The piece de resistance - mochi ice cream & panna cotta. A sweet treat & a pleasant ending to a meal celebrating my birthday month.https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA&start=0&select=dpnlvW3QTdOigqnJxJqqAQ Service was good. The staff member was friendly & hospitable. Plenty of seating, both inside & out. JINYA Ramen Bar is located at 2nd & PCH, with validated parking. I park across the street at Marketplace Long Beach (Trader Joe's/CPK), and stroll on over. JINYA Ramen Bar did not disappoint & I relished all the sumptuous food I redeemed in celebration of my birthday month. The food is great, with matching service. I'm looking forward to visiting again, soonhttps://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA&start=24&select=CePQUm4DenZkL5RajiaYgw

Another one of those Instagram recommended places! Cool ambience inside and out. The bowls are big and many choices. Possibly the best ramen I've had, aside from what my daughter has made. If you run out of noodles you can ask for more to go with your broth, but it does cost. They also have a week day special that looks really good, ramen coupled with appetizers and a drink. This is in the 2nd and PCH center, if you look down the center towards the ocean, not the marina, It's straight ahead.