JINYA Ramen Bar – Ally Charlotte Center

JINYA Ramen Bar at Ally Charlotte Center on South Tryon carries nearly 7,000 reviews, more than any other ramen restaurant in the city by a wide margin. The chain’s tonkotsu broth is the standard order, and the birria ramen and tantanmen have their own followings. Vegan gyoza and vegan ramen are both on the menu, and lunch combos come with takoyaki. Servers Alicia and Keon get named by customers.

What to know

• A second location runs at Barclay Downs in SouthPark.
• The bar handles food and drink orders through lunch.
• A kids’ menu makes the restaurant workable for families.
• Front of house service can be uneven at the host stand.