JINYA Ramen Bar is expanding real ramen culture in Queen City, as the brand announces its SouthPark opening on April 3, marking its second in the area and in the state.

Located at 4401 Barclay Downs Drive, Suite 134, near SouthPark Mall, the area’s new favorite ramen spot will offer even more fans their favorite signature dishes, slowly simmered for 20 hours to ensure a deep flavor that is sure to satisfy the most discerning tastebuds. JINYA will open its doors at 11 a.m. and kick off the grand opening festivities by giving the first 50 diners free ramen, and then again for the first 50 guests in line for dinner at 5 p.m. The brand will also be offering its secret menu ramen, the Cha Cha Cha, featuring pork broth and pork with garlic and bean sprouts from April 3-17.

“As we get ready to open our second restaurant in Charlotte, we are excited to spread traditional Japanese flavor in a city that has a well-deserved reputation for culinary excellence,” says JINYA Founder and CEO Tomo Takahashi. “We are humbled by the warm welcome we’ve received and can’t wait to share our passion for ramen with everyone at the grand opening celebration. Our team looks forward to serving the SouthPark community and surrounding areas for years to come.”

Following the grand opening, the operating hours for the new JINYA location will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

At JINYA, experience ramen like it’s meant to be – with thick, rich broth in perfect balance with flavorful noodles. Discover a wide array of authentic toppings, from tender pork chashu to shrimp wonton. Then, elevate the experience further by pairing it with tapas or a craft beer. JINYA is ramen culture, where the relationship between broth and noodles is serious but delicious business.