Serves meat, vegan options available. Los Angeles-born Japanese ramen noodle chain. Vegan items are listed on the front cover of the menu. The vegan items include multiple vegan ramen bowls (with customizable add-ons), Impossible meat steamed buns, a vegan rice bowl, mini Impossible tacos, crispy rice with guacamole, and edamame. Casual dining. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm, Sun 11:30am-10:30pm.
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1336 14th St NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, 20005
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20 Reviews
First Review by JacobDS
suto2
Points +88
Vegan options but… - Edit
Extremely expensive, mix-ups, food wasn’t great. I wanted to treat myself to a nice lunch on a work trip. I ordered the lunch special. They brought the appetizer and I asked if it was the vegan one and the waiter said no. He brought another plate a few minutes later, this time he confirmed it was vegan. I ate a few pieces of tempura and then my ramen came. I got yuzu and the noodles and tofu were good, but the broth wasn’t. I love yuzu and didn’t taste any. It just tasted weird. I took the appetizers to go. I just bit into one and it looks like pork, not impossible. I tossed everything. $2 surcharge for vegan so with a drink and tip it was a $38 lunch, nothing was great will not go back.
Read morePros: Marked vegan options
Cons: Brought me meat by mistake , Expensive , Did not taste great
Guest
spacetag
Points +744
Great ramen. Allergen issues - Edit
I got the creamy vegan ramen and the flying vegan ramen. Both were excellent. My complaint comes with the fact that the restaurant has cross contamination with shell fish with all noodles, chic peas, and broccoli. They cannot make any of the 3 main vegan entrees they offer without cross contamination with shellfish. They both boil and fry the shrimp with the noodles and vegetables. I am thankful to the waitress for letting me know this information. I know cross contamination is a known risk at any non-vegan restaurant but I was disappointed that they didn't have any options without cross contamination.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-21
Pros: Tasted great , Informative waitress, Full page of vegan options in menu
Cons: Cross contamination with shell fish, Expensive ($20 for a bowl of ramen)
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nmich
Points +1292
Really great - Edit
Noodles were nice and bouncy, broth was flavourful, and they did not skimp on the toppings. I got the flying vegan harvest - it’s decently spicy!
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VixenV
Points +18
Delicious! - Edit
My husband and I had a wonderful experience here. The vegan options were great and extended well beyond just the ramen. The staff is very friendly.
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marleenk1
Points +35
Delicious food, friendly service and nice ambience - Edit
Friendly service, veryyy good vegan food options and a nice ambience. After a long day of walking I could sing of happiness when I tasted the food.
Read moreAlso, I like restaurants that look a bit chique (this is definitely a restaurant, and not a lunch bar). Could have given it a 5-star rating if I could.
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Pros: Delicious vegan options (Good quality), Friendly servers, Pretty and more chique ambience
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KaitlinThomas
Points +198
Great vegan options - Edit
Lots of vegan options and some gluten free items. The ramen was amazing and so savory. The staff was awesome and cared about allergens!
Read morePros: Ramen , Gluten free noodles
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LJVegan
Points +2977
Really good. - Edit
Love the variety of vegan options. Three vegan ramen options are clearly labeled but there are also vegan appetizers and a taco that aren’t labeled. The staff seem knowledgeable about what is and what isn’t vegan. Heads up, the main chili paste used to make the non-vegan ramen spicy is not vegan according to my waiter today. But there is an alternative chili paste without animal products.
Read moreThe spicy vegan ramen is delish. The addition of broccolini made it even better.
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3368
Yummy vegan ramen! - Edit
We ordered carryout and it was ready right on time with no mixups. The spicy creamy vegan ramen was delicious! Perfect for a cold day.
Read moreUpdate: Jinya now has three vegan ramen options:
Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen
Flying Vegan Harvest
Tsunami White Pearl
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-14
Pros: Three vegan ramen options, Vegan options clearly labeled
Guest
etoile
Points +323
The creamy vegan broth is the best - Edit
I can eat the spicy creamy vegan ramen WAY too fast. Not even savor it, just gulp it down. They are now also offering options with Impossible meats.
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sam31786
Points +525
The best ramen I’ve ever eaten - Edit
I ate the spicy creamy vegan ramen for dinner for 3 days in a row. It is that amazing. The Brussels sprouts tempura were also awesome.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-16
Guest
DC223
Points +115
Great food and drink options - Edit
Spicy creamy ramen and impossible gyozas were delicious. Large drink menu
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Ioannam
Points +122
Loved it - Edit
Beyond tacos as well as the Ramen were so good!
Read moreRamen was quite too spicy for me although it didn't state anything about the spiciness.
Beyond guozas were ok.
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Laurenveronica7
Points +1606
Melt in Mouth Goodness - Edit
I was surprised how many vegan options there were! Staff was very helpful and nice. The creamy spicy vegan ramen was soooo creamy and had such depth of flavor! I loved it so much I went back a day later to eat it again! Seriously though that and the impossible bun and gyoza all melt in your mouth. Hop on a line scooter and go there today!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-04
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SCG
Points +156
Reliable - Edit
Consistent quality in all location. Ramen is excellent.
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SteveQuimby
Points +44
Best Ramen!!! - Edit
Ok, I have been searching far and wide in the US for ramen that could compare to that which I had in Japan, and I have found it! I had the flying vegan harvest and .... Just wow! Literally no words do it justice. So delicious! And the wait staff we so kind, to boot! Can't recommend enough!
Read morePros: Best vegan ramen, Great broth, Lots of veggies
Cons: High calories, Expensive
Guest
jchongster
Points +742
Multiple vegan ramens - Edit
Most places offer only 1 vegan ramen, if any. Jinya has 3 (!) plus multiple other options. We tried the Flying Vegan Harvest and Tsunami White Pearl, and requested 0 spice. It was so delicious ! They also have an extensive and impressive whiskey selection.
Read morePros: Multiple vegan options, Friendly and attentive service, Absolutely delicious
Cons: A bit pricey
Guest
AdrieneL
Points +152
Jonesing for Vegan Ramen? Check! - Edit
Out of all the vegan options available, we love the Vegan Bun, Vegan Tacos, and Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen. When you're jonesing for some great Japanese ramen, this place can meet that need in a delectable way that is almost impossible to find elsewhere. Incredible! Good selection of cocktails too, with a focus on Japanese whisky and sake.
Read morePros: Spicy, hard-to-find Japanese vegan food , Good selection of cocktails
Cons: Wish they had even more vegan options
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bknamaste
Points +849
Good ramen, but expensive - Edit
I love their flying vegan ramen. It has fresh veggies, soy meat, tofu, and a delicious creamy broth. Unfortunately, they give you a really small amount of broth if you order take out. They also upcharge for the vegan noodles. They also have a spicy miso broth choice with tofu and veggies. They have a vegan Beyond slider appetizer, but I've never tried it. I don't mind spending money on good food, but $30 for ramen is a lot.
Read morePros: Good vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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jayrad
Points +117
Delicious ramen - Edit
This is my favorite place for vegan ramen outside of Japan. Why so much love? NO mushrooms!! It is so hard to find vegan broth that doesn’t involve mushrooms - which we all despise. There are 2 different ramen broths at Jinya and both are great. Vegan items are clearly marked and food is consistently and reliably flavorful and plentiful. The vegan rice bowl is also delicious and a huge side of edamame makes for a yummy hotel meal!
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JacobDS
Points +87
Good vegan options - Edit
There are vegan options for ramen, rice bowls, and appetizers. We were told by the server the bun has milk.
Read moreEverything we got was pretty good. The appetizers were kinda small.
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-19
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