CEO Tomo Takahashi founded JINYA Holdings nearly a decade ago with a goal of creating a modern and approachable take on Japanese cuisine. With multiple concepts (Robata JINYA, JINYA Ramen Bar, bushi by JINYA and JINYA Ramen Express) and over 30 locations in the US and Canada, Takahashi’s dream of providing authentic-yet-accessible ramen, izakaya and regional Japanese fare in local neighborhoods across the world is well underway.

Since its first restaurant, Robata JINYA, an authentic izakaya-style experience, opened in the heart of Hollywood in 2010, JINYA Holdings has expanded to include one of the fastest-growing franchises in the US, JINYA Ramen Bar. Known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, JINYA Ramen Bar’s menu features 13 signature bowls with more than 20 customizable toppings.

Its expanding fast-casual spin-off, JINYA Ramen Express, is a build-your-own counter-order concept, which allows for endless combinations. The newest concept, bushi by JINYA, specializes in handrolls and regional fare from Fukuoka, a city on Japan’s Kyushu Island and the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.