03-03-2025
'Burb Bites: JINYA Ramen Bar
Welcome back to Burb Bites! A feature where the Axios Indianapolis team dishes out bite-sized dining recs from Indy's booming burbs.
This week, I'm bringing you a ramen recommendation to add a little umami to your next HamCo Ikea run.
The bite: Chicken ramen, karaage and Brussels sprouts tempura from JINYA Ramen Bar.
The burb: Fishers.
My take: Delicious broth and immaculate vibes have made the sole Central Indiana location of this Tokyo-founded, Los Angeles-based ramen chain my go-to spot for quality ramen served quickly.
Plus: The JINYA menu is a split of traditional and fusion that's willing to get weird.
For example, JINYA debuted a lineup of seasonal chef specials this weekend that includes Birria Ramen, a Mexican-inspired dish topped with red onion, green onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Zoom in: The excellence of the broth — paired with JINYA's silky handmade noodles — cannot be overstated.
Add a side of crispy tempura Brussels sprouts with white truffle oil to take the experience to the next level.
Fun fact: CEO Tomo Takahashi says JINYA is named in honor of a Samurai soldier with strong community ties, a nod to how integral community support has been to the company's success.
If you go: 9711 E. 116th St.
11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday, and 11am-10pm Sunday.
If you find yourself in northern Indiana, there is also a South Bend location.
