JINYA Ignites West Hollywood with Flagship Live-Fire Dining Concept

New JINYA. restaurant brings elevated Japanese dining experience centered on live-fire grilling, sushi, and craft cocktails.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:15pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic Japanese dining object such as a sushi plate or robata grill repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the modern, vibrant energy of JINYA's new flagship restaurant.JINYA's new flagship restaurant in West Hollywood brings a bold, pop art-inspired visual flair to its elevated Japanese dining experience.Los Angeles Today

JINYA Holdings is opening its new flagship JINYA. restaurant in West Hollywood, marking the culmination of the brand's 15-year evolution. The concept features a dramatic live-fire grill experience, premium dry-aged seafood and meats, expertly crafted sushi, and a curated cocktail program. JINYA. represents the most ambitious evolution of the JINYA brand to date, showcasing the full spectrum of the company's culinary vision.

Why it matters

The opening of JINYA. in West Hollywood signals the brand's continued expansion and commitment to elevating the Japanese dining experience in the Los Angeles market. As a flagship concept, JINYA. is designed to showcase the full breadth of JINYA's culinary expertise, from live-fire grilling to premium sushi, setting a new standard for Japanese cuisine in the area.

The details

JINYA. places the spotlight on a dramatic Live Fire Grill experience, using both wood and charcoal to unlock bold, natural flavors. The menu showcases shareable dishes, dry-aged premium seafood and meats, sushi crafted with fresh, carefully selected fish, and a curated cocktail program. Menu highlights include dry-aged Ora King salmon and Kanpachi sashimi, live-fire grilled 16-ounce ribeye and bone-in short ribs, premium nigiri and signature rolls, and wood- and charcoal-grilled seafood, meats and seasonal vegetables. The restaurant also features a dedicated climate-controlled aging room to enhance the richness and complexity of its ingredients.

  • JINYA. West Hollywood will open its doors on April 17, 2026.
  • JINYA Holdings was founded in 2010 by Tomo Takahashi.

The players

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.

JINYA Holdings

The parent company of JINYA Ramen Bar, Robata JINYA, Saijo, and other JINYA concepts, which has over 80 restaurants with multiple new locations in the pipeline.

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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 is set to open on April 17, 2026, marking the brand's most ambitious concept to date. The restaurant will showcase the full breadth of JINYA's culinary expertise, from live-fire grilling to premium sushi, setting a new standard for Japanese dining in the West Hollywood area.

The takeaway

The opening of JINYA.'s flagship restaurant in West Hollywood represents the culmination of the brand's 15-year evolution, showcasing its commitment to elevating the Japanese dining experience through a focus on high-quality ingredients, disciplined technique, and innovative culinary approaches.