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 (JINYA Ramen Bar, bushi by JINYA, Robata JINYA and JINYA Ramen Express) and over 40 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 14 signature bowls with more than 20 customizable toppings. Its expanding fast-casual spin-off, bushi by JINYA specializes in ramen, hand rolls and karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Featuring chicken, tonkotsu, and vegan broth accompanied by three-day, dry-aged Mazesoba noodles, bushi by JINYA also offers hand rolls with nori that is sourced straight from the Ariake Sea in Japan.