I’m a vegan and a regular here. The portions are BIG, the staff is great and the food is super flavorful. The vegan green coconut thai curry is simply AMAZING.Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Thai Curry
Brian
I've tried ramen all over the city. Popular spots like Ippudo (aka overrated) to tiny gems that no longer exist. I think Jin is one of the best I've ever had in the city. Highly recommend coming here. The interior decor is a bit tacky/kitschy in my opinion. Think "hipster-bros who discovered Japanese culture and throw on anything that reminds them of Japan."
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu
Gineiris Garcia
I had the , goyza, chicken katsu and was gifted some leftover hot sake. The servers were kind.. Everything was pretty bland though, so the price did not seem worth it. Also, there was super obnoxious traffic noise filtering in from the street. I will probably return to try the actual ramen dishes but I was underwhelmed from this first try.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Isabelle Jane
Worst rmane I ever ate. Paid for it coz didn't wanna make a fuss in front of someone but gave feedback. My friend paid cash for his They charged my card both orders! $40 + for 2 terrible ramens! And they got his cash!!!
Kyle S.
*This is the only location for this chain that I've been to* The space itself is smaller so you definitely want to make reservations for groups bigger than 4, I'd say. The staff has always been pleasant, and it's pretty easy to get their attention if you need something. There is a small space upstairs, which I assume is for parties, but I've never been up there, so I can't confirm. The major entrees are the ramen and rice bowls (my favorites are the kuro tonkatsu ramen or the sukiyaki don), which are all pretty savory, and delicious, and have a generous serving size. They also have dry noodles (without broth) and some curries. The kelp salad is nice and refreshing, and the appetizers are pretty solid (the chicken/pork Nanban buns and the kara-age are the best, in my opinion). Don't expect cocktail bar drinks as they don't have a full bar, and the mixed drinks are likely made from premade mixes, but you get exactly what you'd expect. The beer and sake are good, though (I can't remember the names of them but the cloudy sake option and the sake described as 'earthy' are nice). Overall a nice spot for date night (probably not a first date, depending on how much you're trying to impress) or to satisfy your ramen/rice bowl fix.
Luis Gonzalez
My favorite ramen spot in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin MacAllister
This place has such good, creamy, ramen broth -- both their veggie and meat options. And the things they do with chicken and pork are divine. The upstairs at this location is a great secret -- it's a wonderful place to take a larger group (6-10 people?) and while the night away.
Im going to become a regular here and I’m not even a big ramen fan. That’s how fire it is. Wish I would have stopped in sooner! Nothing on the menu misses a beat, every dish has brilliantly blended flavours & seasonings. Huge portions. I had chicken nanbuns, Sapporo draft beer, and Greeb Coconut Thai Curry ramen (SO GOOD). Inside is beautifully curated & there’s even a dope upstairs. 10/10 reccommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Thai Curry
Mr Tim Rankin
The newest addition to a small-but-strong group of Asian restaurants in Hamilton Heights! Authentic ramen well-made by a chef who understands the classic and subtle qualities of the namesake dish. Go for volcanic heat or something more mild, but a belly-warming meal in a slow-paced, easy-going environment with attentive service is time well-spent.Vegetarian options: Try the kelp salad!
trekked over to hamilton heights to visit a friend and we grabbed some dinner here. turns out this restaurant actually made it to the michelin bib gourmand list :O their menu is full of the classic appetizers and ramen dishes that you'd expect to see at your average ramen joint. the portion sizes here are massive and definitely worth sharing with a friend! otherwise you'll have plenty of leftovers like we did what we ordered (* = my faves): -drinks: spicy yuzu*, butterfly pea tonic -chicken nanban buns* -kani salad -kakuni (braised pork belly) ramen* -shio ramen -chcoolate cake unfortunately the dessert we wanted to try (swiss roll cake) was sold out, so we opted for the chocolate cake instead. it was good but definitely ate that cake while we were a bit disappointed :') the kakuni ramen was a little bit sweeter than i expected, but it was still savory enough to satisfy the rich ramen broth itch. i think shio ramen is underrated, and this spot did a good job with it! a little bit *too* salty for my taste, but that's what shio ramen is supposed to be right? the chicken nanban buns were definitely a top favorite dish of the meal, they were packed with flavor and each bao bun was overflowing with delicious saucy chicken. also the spicy yuzu cocktail was super interesting, i didn't think i'd be able to finish it given i'm SO bad with spice but i did it! the bottom of the drink was where all the spice ended up... finishing that drink was a fun time XD.
This is the same great Jin's food that they serve on 125th and Broadway and on the Upper West Side on Amsterdam avenue. My issue with the place is that they decided to position the communal bathroom sink in an area with no door. Therefore, when a customer washes their hands EVERYONE in the restaurant is treated to the sonic sound of the hand dryer doing its job blowing water off epidermis. It's a real buzzkill, Jin.
Jason Yang
Curry was just warmed up? And the katsu was prefryed.. which means that they are double frying it because the katsu is brown. Old oil or double frying. And ramen is not spicy but more towards sweet. I hope who ever eats here dont think this is actually asian food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
ongod
I had had this place marked to visit for a while now in the neighborhood. Great decorations and artwork around the restaurant. The drinks are unique and well-priced, although it did take a while to come out and the table was somewhat sticky. I had the chicken gyozas & katsu pork curry. Well-flavored and great establishment.
I’m a vegan and a regular here. The portions are BIG, the staff is great and the food is super flavorful. The vegan green coconut thai curry is simply AMAZING.Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Thai Curry
I've tried ramen all over the city. Popular spots like Ippudo (aka overrated) to tiny gems that no longer exist. I think Jin is one of the best I've ever had in the city. Highly recommend coming here. The interior decor is a bit tacky/kitschy in my opinion. Think "hipster-bros who discovered Japanese culture and throw on anything that reminds them of Japan."
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu
I had the , goyza, chicken katsu and was gifted some leftover hot sake. The servers were kind.. Everything was pretty bland though, so the price did not seem worth it. Also, there was super obnoxious traffic noise filtering in from the street. I will probably return to try the actual ramen dishes but I was underwhelmed from this first try.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Worst rmane I ever ate. Paid for it coz didn't wanna make a fuss in front of someone but gave feedback. My friend paid cash for his They charged my card both orders! $40 + for 2 terrible ramens! And they got his cash!!!
*This is the only location for this chain that I've been to* The space itself is smaller so you definitely want to make reservations for groups bigger than 4, I'd say. The staff has always been pleasant, and it's pretty easy to get their attention if you need something. There is a small space upstairs, which I assume is for parties, but I've never been up there, so I can't confirm. The major entrees are the ramen and rice bowls (my favorites are the kuro tonkatsu ramen or the sukiyaki don), which are all pretty savory, and delicious, and have a generous serving size. They also have dry noodles (without broth) and some curries. The kelp salad is nice and refreshing, and the appetizers are pretty solid (the chicken/pork Nanban buns and the kara-age are the best, in my opinion). Don't expect cocktail bar drinks as they don't have a full bar, and the mixed drinks are likely made from premade mixes, but you get exactly what you'd expect. The beer and sake are good, though (I can't remember the names of them but the cloudy sake option and the sake described as 'earthy' are nice). Overall a nice spot for date night (probably not a first date, depending on how much you're trying to impress) or to satisfy your ramen/rice bowl fix.
My favorite ramen spot in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has such good, creamy, ramen broth -- both their veggie and meat options. And the things they do with chicken and pork are divine. The upstairs at this location is a great secret -- it's a wonderful place to take a larger group (6-10 people?) and while the night away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage, Tonkotsu, Coconut Thai Curry, Volcano Ramen, Chicken or Pork Katsu
Im going to become a regular here and I’m not even a big ramen fan. That’s how fire it is. Wish I would have stopped in sooner! Nothing on the menu misses a beat, every dish has brilliantly blended flavours & seasonings. Huge portions. I had chicken nanbuns, Sapporo draft beer, and Greeb Coconut Thai Curry ramen (SO GOOD). Inside is beautifully curated & there’s even a dope upstairs. 10/10 reccommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Thai Curry
The newest addition to a small-but-strong group of Asian restaurants in Hamilton Heights! Authentic ramen well-made by a chef who understands the classic and subtle qualities of the namesake dish. Go for volcanic heat or something more mild, but a belly-warming meal in a slow-paced, easy-going environment with attentive service is time well-spent.Vegetarian options: Try the kelp salad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kelp Salad, Tonkotsu, Chicken Teriyaki Don, Potato Salad, Kani Salad, Lunch - Tonkotsu Ramen, Chicken Gyoza Dumplings 6 Pieces, Volcano Ramen
trekked over to hamilton heights to visit a friend and we grabbed some dinner here. turns out this restaurant actually made it to the michelin bib gourmand list :O their menu is full of the classic appetizers and ramen dishes that you'd expect to see at your average ramen joint. the portion sizes here are massive and definitely worth sharing with a friend! otherwise you'll have plenty of leftovers like we did what we ordered (* = my faves): -drinks: spicy yuzu*, butterfly pea tonic -chicken nanban buns* -kani salad -kakuni (braised pork belly) ramen* -shio ramen -chcoolate cake unfortunately the dessert we wanted to try (swiss roll cake) was sold out, so we opted for the chocolate cake instead. it was good but definitely ate that cake while we were a bit disappointed :') the kakuni ramen was a little bit sweeter than i expected, but it was still savory enough to satisfy the rich ramen broth itch. i think shio ramen is underrated, and this spot did a good job with it! a little bit *too* salty for my taste, but that's what shio ramen is supposed to be right? the chicken nanban buns were definitely a top favorite dish of the meal, they were packed with flavor and each bao bun was overflowing with delicious saucy chicken. also the spicy yuzu cocktail was super interesting, i didn't think i'd be able to finish it given i'm SO bad with spice but i did it! the bottom of the drink was where all the spice ended up... finishing that drink was a fun time XD.
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We LOVE Jin Ramen. Our go-to on a cold night. Favorite is the Miso Ramen and they deliver so quickly. So glad to have them in the neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The establishment is quaint, and our waiter was very attentive.My colleagues and I enjoyed our food and went home with a doggy bag.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Karaage, Coconut Thai Curry, Rice Bowl, Chicken Wings, Lunch - Tonkotsu Ramen, Chicken Gyoza Dumplings 6 Pieces, Volcano Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen, Shishito Peppers
This is the same great Jin's food that they serve on 125th and Broadway and on the Upper West Side on Amsterdam avenue. My issue with the place is that they decided to position the communal bathroom sink in an area with no door. Therefore, when a customer washes their hands EVERYONE in the restaurant is treated to the sonic sound of the hand dryer doing its job blowing water off epidermis. It's a real buzzkill, Jin.
Curry was just warmed up? And the katsu was prefryed.. which means that they are double frying it because the katsu is brown. Old oil or double frying. And ramen is not spicy but more towards sweet. I hope who ever eats here dont think this is actually asian food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I had had this place marked to visit for a while now in the neighborhood. Great decorations and artwork around the restaurant. The drinks are unique and well-priced, although it did take a while to come out and the table was somewhat sticky. I had the chicken gyozas & katsu pork curry. Well-flavored and great establishment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5