Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be Held on Saturday, April 18th at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack with the first 100 guests receiving a free bowl of ramen to redeem on a future visit
(PRUnderground) April 16th, 2026
Doherty Enterprises, Inc., in partnership with JINYA Ramen Bar, will mark the official grand opening of a new JINYA Ramen Bar on Saturday – April 18, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at The Shops at Riverside. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 100 guests receive a free bowl of ramen to redeem on a future visit. The ribbon cutting commemorates JINYA’s second New Jersey location, following the restaurant brand’s debut in Totowa, NJ last fall and the continued partnership between JINYA and Doherty Enterprises.
Located at 390 Hackensack Ave., Ste. 171A, in Hackensack, the new JINYA Ramen Bar will feature over 2,000 square feet of bar and dining space, offering guests flavorful ramen dishes made with rich broth simmered in-house for over 20 hours, along with authentic Japanese small plates, shareables, and craft cocktails.
“We are honored to open our second New Jersey JINYA at The Shops at Riverside,” said Tomo Takahashi. “Working with Doherty Enterprises to bring authentic, craft ramen and Japanese hospitality to the Hackensack community has been a rewarding journey. We look forward to sharing our passion for ramen – from our richly developed broths to our thoughtfully paired sake and small plates – with new guests in the region.”
Beginning April 18th, JINYA and Doherty Enterprises invite guests to experience the brand’s signature slow-simmered broths, handcrafted noodles, authentic Japanese tapas and a curated beverage program that includes Japanese beers, sake and craft selections.
“This is a great moment for our team and for the Riverside dining scene,” said Doherty’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Timothy Doherty. “JINYA brings a category-defining dining experience that complements The Shops at Riverside and the remarkable restaurants already in the center. We’re proud to partner with JINYA and Simon Property Group to create a warm, modern spot for neighbors, shoppers and office workers to gather.”
Located at The Shops at Riverside, a premier dining destination that features neighboring eateries such as The Cheesecake Factory, Houston’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Morton’s Steakhouse, Rosa Mexicano, P.F. Chang’s, Sweetgreen and True Food Kitchen, JINYA adds a distinctive ramen destination to the mall’s diverse dining mix.
“We’re focused on bringing distinctive, high‑quality dining experiences to The Shops at Riverside, and JINYA Ramen Bar is a perfect addition,” said Trey Peckenpaugh, Vice President of Leasing – Restaurants at Simon. “Our goal is to curate a dynamic mix of restaurants and retail that delights our guests and reinforces the center as a vibrant community destination. JINYA’s proven concept and strong brand make it an ideal complement to our existing portfolio, and we’re excited about the positive impact it will have on our guests and the surrounding community.”
The April 18th ribbon-cutting will include brief remarks from Doherty Enterprises leadership, JINYA representatives, and be followed by tours of the new restaurant and opportunities for media tasting and interviews. The restaurant’s menu features signature bowls, tapas-style shareables, and a full bar program highlighted by Japanese beers such as Sapporo Reserve Black and Asahi; sake selections from Joto and Suntory; and craft beers from regional brewers.
Event: JINYA Ramen Bar – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Date: Saturday, April 18th 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Shops at Riverside – 390 Hackensack Ave., Ste. 171A
To learn more about JINYA’s full menu, visit jinyaramenbar.com.
About JINYA Holdings, Inc.
Founded in 2010 by Tomo Takahashi – who was named among the most influential restaurant CEOs in the country in 2022 by Nation’s Restaurant News – JINYA Ramen Bar has over 60 restaurants with multiple new locations in the pipeline. JINYA’s focus on kaizen – the Japanese practice of continuous improvement – means its guests will always experience the best ramen out there. From the water used to prepare its broth to the special aging process that its noodles undergo, JINYA pays meticulous attention to everything that goes into its guests’ bowls. JINYA also operates bushi by JINYA, Robata JINYA, LBD Japanese Bar and Lounge, and JINYA Ramen Express. For more information, visit jinyaramenbar.com and follow JINYA on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. To learn more about JINYA’s franchising opportunities, visit jinyaramenbar.com/franchise.
About Simon
Simon® is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales.
About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.
Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates 158 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, including seven restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 12 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.
Doherty Enterprises is ranked 27th Largest Franchisee in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 67th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 26th in NJ’s Top 250 privately held companies & 5th Largest Family-Owned Business Based on Employees in New Jersey by NJBIZ.
The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need. (www.DohertyInc.com).
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