JINYA RAMEN BAR, ROBATA JINYA AND LBD JAPANESE BAR & LOUNGE OPEN IN WARD VILLAGE®
Community members invited to celebrate the grand opening of three new concepts with free ramen
HONOLULU – Ward Village®, a one-of-a-kind destination to live, shop, dine, and explore, announced today the grand openings of JINYA Ramen Bar, Robata JINYA, and LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge housed in the former 8,000-square-foot Nobu space on Auahi Street. The three new concepts rooted in authentic Japanese cuisine are the latest additions to the master planned community.
In celebration of the openings, on August 22, JINYA Ramen Bar will give away free ramen to the first 100 guests in line. Until August 31, LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge will offer a chance to win a $100 gift card for guests who take a photo in front of the patio logo, share on Instagram, follow @lbdhawaii and tag two friends. Ending on August 29, guests will also have an opportunity to receive a $100 gift card to JINYA Ramen Bar by sharing a photo of a dish on Instagram, following @jinyaramenbar and tagging two friends.
“JINYA’s multiple new concepts at Ward Village are the perfect fit for their expansive, indoor-outdoor location on Auahi Street,” said Doug Johnstone, President, Hawaiʻi, The Howard Hughes Corporation. “These most recent openings are building upon the evolution of our retail and dining scene, contributing to the exciting mix of offerings we have for residents and visitors alike.”
JINYA Ramen Bar offers bold noodles, full-bodied broth that has simmered for 20 hours and a wide selection of authentic toppings—including tender pork chashu, seasoned egg and fresh garlic—as well as small plates steeped with traditional Japanese flavors. Guests may choose from three different types of soup, including pork, chicken or vegan.
JINYA Ramen Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Robata JINYA offers an Izakaya-style dining experience and serves Japanese tapas, a wide selection of kushiyaki, fusion-style sashimi dishes, nigiri sushi, hand rolls and more. Also rooted in authentic Japanese cuisine, Robata JINYA serves a wide selection of kushiyaki. The acclaimed restaurant also includes a large selection of domestic and imported beers, shōchū and specialty sake to complement the dishes.
Robata JINYA’s hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 4-10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 4-11:30 p.m.
LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge provides a unique drink menu highlighting a highly curated selection of Japanese cocktails, Japanese whiskey, wines and beers. The accompanying Japanese tapas dishes pair well with sake and hand-crafted cocktails.
Guests may enjoy LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge Tuesday through Thursday from 4-10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 4-11:30 p.m.
“We’re thrilled to bring JINYA’s best-in-class brands to the beautiful island of Oʻahu,” said JINYA Holdings, Inc. Founder and CEO Tomo Takahashi. “We’ve been fueling rapid expansion over the last year, so establishing three of our concepts in Hawaiʻi is an incredible milestone. We look forward to introducing our bold, authentic flavors to Honolulu’s locals and visitors alike next month.”
The arrival of the JINYA brand to Ward Village is the latest in recent retail openings, including Pizza Dadi, Sugarlina Bakeshop, and Taqueria El Gallo Rosa. This fall, the neighborhood will continue to evolve as additional tenants join the Ward Village ʻohana, including Brew & Foam, Cino, Club Pilates, and Kino by Salon Glitter, activating Halekauwila Street.
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About JINYA Holdings, Inc.
Founded in 2010 by Tomo Takahashi—who was named among the most influential restaurant CEOs in the country in 2020 by Nation’s Restaurant News—JINYA Holdings, Inc. operates bushi by JINYA, JINYA Ramen Bar, JINYA Ramen Express and Robata JINYA. The parent company has 42 restaurants in its portfolio with multiple new locations in the pipeline. JINYA Holdings’ focus on kaizen—the Japanese practice of continuous improvement—means its guests will always experience the best cuisine out there across all of its brands. For more information, visit jinyaholdings.com. To learn more about JINYA Holdings’ franchising opportunities, visit jinyaramenbar.com.
About Ward Village®
Ward Village is a 60-acre master-planned community by The Howard Hughes Corporation® in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development – integrating striking architecture, culture and arts, and public open space. At full build-out, the community will include approximately one million square feet of unique retail and thousands of homes, in what Architectural Digest named “Best Planned Community in the United States.”
As a result of strong demand for new housing in urban Honolulu, Ward Village is quickly approaching sellout of its first five mixed-use residential towers—Waiea®, Anaha®, Ae‘o®, Ke Kilohana®, and ʻAʻaliʻi®—transforming the popular shopping and dining district into a thriving urban neighborhood that offers ocean views and open space, including its newest outdoor gathering place, Victoria Ward Park. New residential buildings in development or under construction include Kō‘ula and Victoria Place. Since launching public sales in July 2021, The Park Ward Village has become the fastest-selling market tower in the history of Ward Village. Approved by the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA) in 2021, The Park Ward Village and Ulana Ward Village will be the newest mixed-use developments to join the neighborhood.
As a LEED-ND Platinum-certified master planned community, Ward Village demonstrates its commitment to responsible, mixed-use development by investing in public benefits and amenities for Honolulu’s urban community. For more information, visitwww.wardvillage.com.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned cities and communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawai‘i; and Douglas Ranch in Phoenix. The Howard Hughes Corporation’s portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative place making, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC.
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