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Acclaimed Jinya Ramen Bar to open new Dallas location in Carrollton

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A buzzy California-based ramen bar is opening a restaurant in Carrollton: Jinya Ramen Bar, known for its authentic, meticulously prepared ramen, will open at 2451 Old Denton Rd. #150 in the Century Square Retail Center, across the road from Carrollton Town Center.

According to a release, it opens on October 15.

Jinya originated in Tokyo, Japan where it was founded by in 2000 by Tomo Takahashi, whose father was a restaurateur. He expanded the concept to the U.S. in 2010, when he opened a location in California. There are now 66 locations across the U.S., including 14 in Texas, with an especially big presence in Houston. (Jinya Ramen Bar also has five sibling dining concepts including bushi by Jinya, Robata Jinya, LBD Japanese Bar and Lounge, and Jinya Ramen Express.)

Jinya Ramen Bar made its Dallas entrance in 2019 with a location in Victory Park; followed by a location at Preston Hollow Village which opened in 2023. (Plans for an Irving location were shelved.)

Jinya's ramen starts with a rich broth and house-made noodles. You add toppings, from tender pork chasu to poached egg to fresh garlic. The menu also has bao buns and other tapas, sake, and beer.

They tout the fact that they use Fuji water and subject their noodles to a special process before they're cooked and served. "Meticulously aged for three days to maximize their flavor, Jinya Ramen Bar's noodles are made fresh daily and crafted to sink perfectly in your bowl with thick noodles for some broths and thin noodles for others," the chain says.

Their creamy broths and the inclusion of unique fusion ingredients and flavors in their ramen has earned them much praise.

Carrollton will offer ramen with several broths, including chicken, tonkotsu, and vegan options, with bowls starting at $17. They will also offer Japanese rice bowls and small plates, such as sashimi and pork gyoza.

“After feeling so much love from the Dallas area, we knew we had to bring more of our signature ramen to the surrounding cities,” says Takahashi in a statement. “Our customers have been wonderful in supporting us so far and we hope Carrollton will fall in love with ramen this October.”

They'll host opening day festivities at 11 am with the first 100 guests in line receiving a free ramen bowl.

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Henderson Avenue News

Dallas bar High Fives will close on Henderson Avenue after 10 years

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A nightlife staple on Dallas' Henderson Avenue is closing: High Fives, the bar located at 1804 McMillan Ave., will close in early January, after more than 10 years.

According to a release, the actual closing date will be tied to the Texas Tech Red Raiders' game schedule in January.

"To all our neighbors, the Red Raider faithful, and everyone who has made High Fives their home—we are saying goodbye by raising our hands high for one last High Five," says owner Phil Schanbaum. "This establishment was built on community, spirited rivalry, and countless memories. We are deeply thankful to every single patron and, especially, to all of our incredible staff who were the heart and soul of this place."

High Fives opened in mid-2015, part of the portfolio of This & That Hospitality, the company Schanbaum founded with partner Brandon Hays, next door to its sibling bar The Whippersnapper (which was rebranded into a concept called Boogies in October 2025.)

Schanbaum says that they're unsure of what will go in the High Fives space after it closes — but that the closure "paves the way for the ongoing evolution of Henderson Avenue."

The property is owned by Acadia Realty, the New York-based company that is partnered with Dallas development firm Ignite-Rebees on a 161,000-square-foot, creative, mixed-use development currently underway on Henderson Avenue between Glencoe Street and McMillan Avenue at the eastern end of Henderson Avenue.

High Fives' closure is part of that plan to transform the quarter-mile stretch into a walkable destination featuring restaurants, retail, and office space.

"To Henderson Avenue, we look forward to further expansion and to making this street even better. We are excited for the neighborhood's renaissance, which will bring new experiences, retail, and dining concepts to the area," Schanbaum says.

Moving target
The actual closing date will depend on the outcome of the season for Texas Tech's football team the Red Raiders.

"The final chapter for High Fives will be written alongside the almighty Texas Tech Red Raiders. The bar's ultimate closure is tied directly to the team's success," the release says.

The next game day is on January 1, when doors open at 10 am.

If the Red Raiders advance past the game on January 1, High Fives will remain open for subsequent Texas Tech game days until the team's run ends. Meanwhile hours in December will be Thursdays & Fridays from 8 pm-2 am, and Saturdays: from 2 pm– 2 am.