I have been a regular at Jinya ever since they opened. This is usually a go to spot to eat at when I'm with my friends, but my last three visits have left me dissatisfied.
SERVICE
The service has always been good here. This is probably the one thing that hasn't changed.
FOOD
Tonkatsu Assari: This is one of their specials and also my usual order. Since they've opened til now, I have noticed a change in the broth. About a month or so ago I noticed that the broth has looked and tasted more like MSG. My boyfriend and I liked Jinya because the broth was lighter than Monta's. A second note is that the broth also has changed in taste. I ate here last night and my broth, as well as my friend's tasted insanely sweet. Some of my noodles were also clumped together on the side and they were a little uncooked compared to the rest of my noodles. I don't know if there is a new cook or not but the ramen I crave for at Jinya just leaves me wishing I chose another place instead.
Takoyaki: Still tastes the same, but they became smaller.
Another thing that I liked about Jinya is that they are open til late. Recently however they start to run out of half of their menu items by around 9-10pm. One night I came and they were completely out of pork broth. Last night they were out of half of their ramen. I just find it strange how this use to never happen before.
Maybe it's time to go back to the old time favorite Monta?