WIth the breaking news that JINYA is opening a restaurant in Chicago, I have been compelled to finish this review (not even the constant yelp reminder could do that!).
I enjoyed having the option of thin or thick noodles, and as I prefer the thicky thick (noodles), I went with those. It was a good decision. Chose the Tonkotsu Black ramen and the spiciness was just right, especially for this fella who cannot handle his spice well.
There are a number of items available to add-on, and if you add garlic they give you a press and you can press the garlic yourself. Pretty interactive.
I know the drive-thru may never open, but the fact that they even imagined the concept of a ramen drive-thru scores major points in my book. I'm up for the challenge if it ever does open! Also, staying open until 3am is another bonus. I don't know about Vegas, but in Chicago I can only think of Strings in Chinatown that is open that late.
It's actually a little cheaper than places in Chicago so I wonder what the price points will be when they open one here. In the meantime, I've found a place to fill my ramen cravings when in Vegas. Feeling generous, so I'll drop a fiver on this joint.