NJ's First JINYA Ramen Bar Location Opens In North Jersey: See Photos

TOTOWA, NJ — Ramen noodle lovers might just have a new go-to spot, as JINYA Ramen Bar has opened up their first Garden State location in Passaic County.

The franchise prides itself on authentic dishes, with broth that has been simmered for more than 20 hours in-house and flavorful toppings including pork belly, chicken, shrimp wontons, and tofu.

Ramen offerings include a wide variety of toppings, with "thick, rich broth in perfect balance with flavorful noodles." The franchise has locations in 19 other states, and also serves up small plates, salads, mini tacos, rice bowls, curries, and desserts. They've also got a happy hour seven days a week.

JINYA's newest restaurant is located at 465 U.S. 46 in Totowa, and had a grand opening on Tuesday, Sept. 10 with Mayor John Coiro, Council President Lou D'Angelo, Councilman Patrick Fierro, and Tim Doherty, the president and COO of Doherty Enterprises, in attendance.

Hours for the Totowa location are as follows: Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

"JINYA is ramen culture, where the relationship between broth and noodles is serious but delicious business," the restaurant said.

Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and JINYA's bar is stocked with authentic Japanese beers, sake, and liquors along with signature cocktails and craft beer from local New Jersey breweries.

One unique feature at JINYA is the High Ball Machine, "which delivers super-chilled whisky mixed with a perfectly calibrated ratio of high-carbonation soda water."

JINYA partnered with Doherty Enterprises Inc., which operates more than 160 restaurants in New York and New Jersey, for their latest location. During September and October, Doherty will also donate $1 from every one of JINYA's “Flying Violette” cocktails sold to the American Cancer Society.

See more photos of their menu offerings and the ribbon-cutting below: