Best Japanese Restaurants in Beverly Grove
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Tama
Refined omakase-driven sushi with serious fish sourcing and technique.
Notable Picks
#1
Sushi Tama
8.8
Sushi Tama is an omakase-focused counter and dining room on Robertson where seasonal nigiri, premium tuna, and precise technique anchor a polished but relaxed experience. Locals book it for special-occasion dinners that feel high-end without tipping into stiff formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Table Omakase Menu, Aburi Toro Nigiri, Premium Tuna Bowl
What Makes it Special: Refined omakase-driven sushi with serious fish sourcing and technique.
8.5
Produced by the Shin-Sen-Gumi group, Torisoba Tonsho focuses almost entirely on frothy, silky chicken ramen with a tight three-bowl menu. The shop’s minimalist space near Beverly Center keeps the spotlight on the broth, which ranges from classic to spicy dandan to a bright lemon butter version.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Original Torisoba, The Dandan Torisoba, The Lemon Butter Torisoba
What Makes it Special: Ultra-silky all-chicken broth blended to a foamy, luxurious texture.
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Kopan’s Beverly Grove outpost is a crowd-pleasing Japanese spot where hearty tonkotsu ramen shares the stage with rolls, sashimi, and bento boxes. With hundreds of reviews and steady ratings, it’s a reliable choice near Cedars-Sinai for groups who want both ramen and broader Japanese options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Vegan Ramen
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood standby combining tonkotsu ramen with a full sushi menu.
Worthy Picks
#4
The Bop
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
The Bop is a compact 3rd Street counter spot where Japanese-leaning rice bowls and chirashi donburi share space with Korean flavors. Locals use it as a casual option for customizable bowls that land somewhere between sushi bar and comfort takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bara Chirashi Don, Bulgogi Bowl, Salmon Ikura Don
What Makes it Special: Japanese-Korean rice bowls and chirashi in a tiny counter space.