JINYA Ramen Bar - Buford

Really not good. Unfortunate, because we came a few times a while back when they first opened, and it was wonderful. The spicy tuna tacos (which were AMAZING last time we came), were just meh. Bland. Crispy rice with spicy tuna: The crispy rice appeared to be deep-fried chunks of rice, oozing with grease, with the same bland spicy tuna as was in the mini tacos on top. The greasy rice chunk actually had a fantastic flavor to it. Spicy chicken ramen: there is literally more flavor in a $1.25 package of ramen from your local grocer. You have the option of mild, spicy, and hot. I ordered spicy. It had zero spice at all. Super disappointing. Premium Tonkatsu Red: very yummy! The spice scale is different here, you indicate your level on a scale of 1-10. (With anything higher than 6 incurring

The shrimp tempura appetizer is INCREDIBLE. We’ll come again for that. The ramen was fine and HUGE, but maybe we’re just not ramen people? I don’t know. The thing that threw me off was the service. Our server was so laid back, almost lazy. Never there when we needed him, even after staring him down and making eye contact from our table. It was strange. Concluding, I just didn’t feel cool enough for this restaurant 🫣

My fav spot in the Buford area to get food. Something about the salmon tacos…SO GOOD!!! I also love to get their matcha lemonade and matcha tiramisu. Such a yummy menu! But seriously. THOSE SALMON TACOS 🔥 The service is awesome.

Edit: updating my review due to the incredible follow I received from management about our experience on our first visit. We returned today and were able to have the ramen we wanted last time and it was a much better experience. The food was delicious, I had the Birria ramen and my family all had spicy chicken. The managers there are amazing and provide excellent customer service. Thank you Sanaya and Sunny! Original review: I’d comment on the food but sat there for 10 mins waiting for someone to even offer water. Only one girl waiting on 3 tables and a few others just having a laugh in the kitchen, watching us and continuing on. Wow. 🙄

My husband and I absolutely love this place. They have the best ramen in Atlanta. My favorite is the Chicks Yozo Ramen, and my husband loves the Birria Ramen and the pork gyoza. There is always seating available, the hostesses are welcoming, and the servers are friendly and attentive. They are always ready to help and make sure everything is taken care of. We are regular customers, and we are always treated very well. The food comes out quickly, and recently we brought some friends with us. They were impressed by how delicious and affordable everything was. Highly recommend.