Jinja Bar & Bistro NE Heights

Jinja was a really wonderful experience. The service was impeccable. The food was delicious. We got the Citrus Avocado Tempura for an appetizer and the citrus mint avocado flavor was amazing. I ordered the Grilled Sashimi Tuna for my main dish. The flavors of the tuna, jasmine rice, candied ginger, and sweet cucumber all worked so well together and created a really flavorful experience.

This was the most amazing food experiences I have had in a long time. Total 5 star and our server Ilene awesome very professional.

Bravo. Every element of this establishment felt inviting, thoughtful, and tasteful. I was greeted warmly. The well designed menu is full of bold choices and comfort foods alike. The drink selection is extensive and delicious, whether non-alcoholic or boozy. Incredible bar staff. I experienced top-notch plating, fresh vegetables, quick service, attention to detail, and teamwork amongst the crew. Everything was emaculately clean. I couldn't order everything I wanted to try so I'll have to come back. I couldn't recommend Jinja any more highly. Having the NBA playoffs on didn't hurt either.

Excellent food, fun cocktails, great atmosphere, and awesome service. I've been here three times so far and everytime is a slame dunk! Most important as well is the atmosphere, pear that with great food and I will keep coming back! Also one of the best desserts I have had in a long time, their chocolate silk pie with vanilla gelato!

Lovely atmosphere, wonderful customer service, and good food presentation. But when we came here for lunch the food was lacking a bit of flavoring. The rice salmon was our favorite dish. The fried rice I wish it would've had just a little bit more of flavor. The steak was a bit undercooked and still raw on the inside. Overall, the atmosphere is nice.

Ordered the grilled tuna sashimi and the kungpao chicken as entrees and potstickers and tempura as appetizers. All pictured dishes are the small portion. The tuna itself could’ve been more savory and flavorful but the dish was colorful, light, and overall still enjoyable when the perfect bite was crafted with some ginger and pineapple salsa. The kungpao chicken plate was fragrant, spicy, and the meat was tender, not dry.The tempura was delicious and although the potstickers didn’t feel quite gourmet, they were tasty. Last picture is the coconut mojito—it was a bit too sweet for my personal taste. Interior was dark and atmospheric—fun and intriguing spot for a date, I enjoyed that aspect thoroughly. Good service as well. Would come back to try more dishes!

We’ve rated Jinja four stars across food, service, and atmosphere because it remains a restaurant we genuinely enjoy—but it’s also one that could easily elevate from "very good" to truly exceptional with a bit more consistency. The kitchen is capable of excellent dishes, yet portion sizes vary from visit to visit, and during busy periods plates can arrive cooler than they should or slightly dried out, as if they’ve lingered too long under the heat lamps at the pass. Service follows a similar pattern: generally solid, sometimes outstanding, but not reliably at that higher level. None of these issues overshadow the strengths of the menu or the overall experience, but they are noticeable enough that we hope management takes them seriously. Jinja still offers strong value and a creative Asian‑fusion menu that keeps us coming back. Our four‑star review reflects both our appreciation and our hope that the restaurant tightens these small but important details so it can consistently deliver the quality it’s clearly capable of.