# Contemporary Japanese Dining Experiences JINYA Ramen Bar Opens an Upscale Restaurant in Buford By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinya-ramen-bar-opens References: [restaurantnews](http://www.restaurantnews.com/jinya-ramen-bar-prepares-to-introduce-bold-authentic-japanese-flavors-to-buford-101821/) & [jinyaramenbar](https://www.jinyaramenbar.com/) [JINYA Ramen Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinya-ramen-bar) opens its first restaurant location in Georgia. The new site will open in the Buford community by the end of October. According to the Ramen Bar, the franchise will hire up to 50 team members for the new location's grand opening. JINYA's first restaurant will serve the traditional flavors of Japanese food, such as its acclaimed ramen that combines bold noodles with rich broth and other small upscale plates. To adhere to a variety of dietary needs and restrictions, the Japanese restaurant offers savory plant-based dishes without sacrificing flavor. Some plant-based items include Impossible Foods like the Impossible Tacos, Impossible Bun, and the Impossible Rice Bowl. Additionally, the menu consists of the Flying Vegan Harvest and Tsunami White [Pearl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davids-bridal-1). Image Credit: JINYA Ramen Bar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upscale Plant-based Japanese Cuisine:** The introduction of plant-based alternatives and the upscale Japanese dining experience create an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the plant-based food industry. - **Traditional Japanese Ramen Restaurants:** The opening of JINYA's first restaurant in Georgia highlights a trend where traditional Japanese ramen restaurants are expanding across different regions in North America. - **Employee Hiring for Restaurant Expansion:** The hiring of up to 50 team members for the new JINYA Ramen Bar location suggests a trend where restaurant expansion creates employment opportunities in local communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food Industry:** JINYA Ramen Bar's introduction of plant-based alternatives in their Japanese cuisine provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the plant-based food industry. - **Japanese Restaurant Industry:** The expansion of JINYA Ramen Bar restaurants highlights changes in the Japanese restaurant industry and provides opportunities for restaurant growth and innovation. - **Local Employment Industry:** The opening of the new JINYA Ramen Bar location and hiring up to 50 team members creates employment opportunities in the local community, indicating a trend in the local employment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wintertime Ramen Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-garlic-tan-tan.md) - [Japanese Fried Chicken Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karaage-chicken-ramen.md) - [Shrimp Cilantro Ramen Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangy-shrimp-cilantro-ramen.md) - [Shrimp-Stuffed Steamed Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebikatsu-bun.md) - [Italian Ramen Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinya.md) - [Completely Customizable Ramen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-ramen.md) - [QSR Brand Ramen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-ramen-combo.md) - [Unlimited Dine-In Ramen Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-ramen.md) - [Contemporary Udon Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marugame-udon.md)