JINYA Ignites West Hollywood with Flagship Live-Fire Dining Concept

New JINYA. restaurant brings elevated Japanese cuisine and fire-forward techniques to LA's dining scene.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:29pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a Japanese dining object like a sushi plate or sake glass repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the modern, pop art aesthetic of JINYA's new flagship restaurant.JINYA's new flagship concept in West Hollywood brings a bold, contemporary twist to traditional Japanese dining through its live-fire grill and premium ingredients.Los Angeles Today

JINYA is opening its new flagship JINYA. restaurant in West Hollywood, featuring a live-fire grill, premium sushi, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. The concept represents the culmination of the brand's 26-year evolution, blending traditional Japanese techniques with modern live-fire cooking.

Why it matters

The opening of JINYA. marks a significant milestone for the JINYA brand, as it brings its most ambitious and comprehensive dining experience to the competitive West Hollywood market. The live-fire focus and premium ingredients aim to redefine Japanese cuisine in the area.

The details

JINYA. will open its doors on April 17 at 826 N. La Cienega Blvd. in West Hollywood. The new flagship concept features a dramatic live-fire grill using both wood and charcoal to unlock bold, natural flavors. The menu showcases dry-aged premium seafood and meats, sushi crafted with fresh fish, and a curated cocktail program. Standout dishes include dry-aged Ora King salmon, 16-ounce ribeye, and lobster garlic noodles. A dedicated aging room enhances the richness and complexity of ingredients before they hit the grill.

  • JINYA. West Hollywood will open on April 17, 2026.
  • The brand was founded in 2000 and has expanded to over 80 locations.

The players

JINYA Holdings

The parent company of JINYA. and other JINYA restaurant concepts, founded in 2010 by Tomo Takahashi.

Tomo Takahashi

The founder of JINYA Holdings, 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

“After expanding into multiple concepts, we wanted to return to the essence of JINYA and create a flagship that represents the culmination of our vision. JINYA. is the final form of our premium series – everything we've developed over the years, distilled into one restaurant.”

— Tomo Takahashi, Founder, JINYA Holdings

What’s next

JINYA. West Hollywood will open to the public on April 17, 2026, marking the brand's most ambitious concept to date.

The takeaway

The opening of JINYA.'s flagship live-fire dining concept in West Hollywood represents the culmination of the brand's 26-year evolution, blending traditional Japanese techniques with modern culinary innovation to redefine the dining experience in the competitive LA market.