09/03/2022
As of September 1, 2022, Gaijin Ramen Shop is permanently closed.
Why are we closing? The pandemic hit us hard. We’ve suffered irrecoverable business losses the past 3 years and were sustained by grit and many loyal staff. Ultimately, factors such as skyrocketing food costs, supply chain instability, and other costs are too much for us to continue to handle. We could not find a path to provide high-quality food at a reasonable price. Shutting down Gaijin is an incredibly hard decision, but we are so very grateful for the support.
We are so proud to have served the Arlington community since 2015. We would like to thank our customers and staff who made Gaijin an awesome place for the past 7 years. We appreciate all the love you gave us and all the great memories we shared together! Being voted “Best Ramen” by the voters in Arlington Magazine was an accolade that we will always treasure. Our kids had their first jobs working at Gaijin, we’ve watched our servers “grow up” and go off to college and then return during summers and breaks, we’ve grieved and celebrated inside the walls of our restaurant, and we are grateful for every minute.
Thank you for your support; we’ll miss you!
