Best Group Dining Japanese Restaurants in Hollywood
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Rokusho
A Tokyo-linked izakaya with creative small plates, hand rolls, and cocktails.
Notable Picks
#1
Rokusho
8.4
Rokusho brings a Tokyo-born modern izakaya sensibility to Hollywood with inventive hand rolls, composed small plates, and a serious cocktail program. The dim, design-forward space feels built for nights out while still putting real care into technique and ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy tuna crispy rice, Uni and wagyu hand roll, Gindara miso black cod
What Makes it Special: A Tokyo-linked izakaya with creative small plates, hand rolls, and cocktails.
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Group Dining Gatherings
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Located just off the Walk of Fame, Totoyama balances flame-seared aburi sushi with a full menu of rolls, ramen, and hot dishes. It works equally well for casual dates, tourist-friendly dinners, and pre-theater meals where variety matters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aburi salmon oshi sushi, Spicy tuna crispy rice, Tonkotsu ramen
What Makes it Special: Aburi-style sushi and a broad sushi-plus-ramen menu near Hollywood landmarks.
Worthy Picks
#3
Iki Ramen
7.9
The Hollywood outpost of Iki Ramen is a high-ceilinged, lively ramen shop that also serves sushi and bar snacks. It’s popular for its rich broths, late weekend hours, and easygoing atmosphere that fits everything from solo slurps to casual group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burnt garlic tonkotsu ramen, Spicy miso ramen, Chicken karaage
What Makes it Special: A splashy ramen shop with deep, flavorful broths and a full bar.
7.7
Chef Katsuya Uechi's Japanese-fusion flagship built around the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna — the dish that defined a category across LA and spawned a multi-location empire from this Hollywood Blvd original. The scene runs loud and camera-ready, which works for groups splitting shareable plates but fights against the date-night pitch once the weekend crowd fills in. Expect polished execution on signature items at a price point that asks you to pay for the room as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Wagyu Ishiyaki
What Makes it Special: Chef Katsuya Uechi's Japanese-fusion concept built around the original Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna — the dish that launched over two million bites and defined a category across LA.