Jinya Ramen is a Japanese chain with strong West Coast roots and a polished Chinatown outpost that serves consistent, well-made ramen in a modern room that contrasts with the strip-mall context around it. The tonkotsu-based broths are their strength — creamy, well-seasoned, and available with a range of proteins and toppings chosen à la carte.
The vegan broth option is genuinely good rather than an afterthought. Service is attentive and the wait times are shorter than at Monta, making it the right call when you want ramen without a long queue. The black garlic tonkotsu with soft-boiled egg is the version to order.