JINYA Ramen Bar Partners with Japan Airlines for Limited-Time In-Flight Offering

Fan-favorite steamed pork bun to be served on select LAX–HND flights this spring

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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JINYA Ramen Bar is teaming up with Japan Airlines to bring one of the restaurant's most popular menu items, the Nikuman steamed pork bun, to the skies. From March through May, guests flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo-Haneda on select flights will be able to enjoy the savory bun as part of the in-flight meal service.

Why it matters

The collaboration between JINYA Ramen Bar and Japan Airlines reflects a celebration of cultural connection and hospitality, allowing travelers to experience authentic Japanese culinary culture during their flight. It also showcases JINYA's mission of promoting Japanese cuisine in the U.S. and highlights the restaurant's commitment to meticulous execution and continuous improvement.

The details

The Nikuman steamed bun, filled with seasoned pork and wrapped in pillowy-soft, fluffy dough, will be prepared onboard using a steam oven and served on Flight JL15 from Los Angeles to Tokyo-Haneda. The offering gives travelers a taste of JINYA's chef-driven approach to Japanese comfort food, turning the flight into a flavorful journey.

  • The limited-time in-flight offering will be available from March through May 2026.

The players

JINYA Ramen Bar

A Japanese-founded restaurant concept that has built a reputation for meticulous execution and introducing authentic ramen culture to American guests.

Japan Airlines

A Japanese airline company that operates nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport).

Tomo Takahashi

The founder and CEO of JINYA Ramen Bar, who was named among the most influential restaurant CEOs in the country in 2022 by Nation's Restaurant News.

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What they’re saying

“Partnering with Japan Airlines is a natural fit – together, we're creating a moment that immerses travelers in Japanese culinary culture at a time when it matters most.”

— Tomo Takahashi, Founder and CEO of JINYA Ramen Bar (RestaurantNews.com)

The takeaway

The JINYA Ramen Bar and Japan Airlines collaboration showcases the restaurant's commitment to promoting authentic Japanese cuisine and cultural connection, while also providing travelers with a unique and flavorful in-flight dining experience that celebrates the shared heritage and hospitality between the two countries.