JINYA Ramen Bar’s Ward Village location will close on February 9, 2026, affecting 86 staff. According to KITV, the Honolulu outpost, which opened in fall 2022 at Waiea Shops, is one of several Japanese-concept spots in the development. Management notified the Hawaii Department of Labor on Dec. 9, providing a contact email ([email protected]) and phone number for questions.
State Notice Follows WARN Timeline
Hawaii's WARN rules require employers to give 60 days’ notice for mass layoffs or plant closings, according to the Hawai'i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The agency uses its WARN guidance and Rapid Response program to help affected workers with job search and retraining. The Dec. 9 notice for the Feb. 9 closure aligns with this 60-day requirement and will trigger state outreach to the affected staff.
Ward Village Location And Short Run In Honolulu
The Ward Village JINYA is located at 1118 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 100, in the Waiea Shops. Ward Village announced the openings of JINYA Ramen Bar and sister concepts in August 2022, taking over the former Nobu space. The multiconcept setup includes a ramen bar, Robata JINYA, and LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge in the same retail block.
What Employees And Diners Should Know
Local reporting lists a contact for questions: [email protected] and 818-903-3734, according to KITV. Customers with reservations should check the restaurant’s channels or location page, and staff will be contacted by the state’s Rapid Response team for job search, retraining, and other resources. The closure is part of the recent turnover in Kakaʻako’s large-format restaurant scene.
