I was shopping at The Grove and decided to come here for dinner. The spot isn't too big, so it has a nice intimate vibe, plus they have a cute outdoor seating area. Definitely a good spot for a date night. I was craving some yakitori, so we ordered a bunch of different ones including Negima, Gizzard, Tsukune, Wings, Chicken Thigh, Liver, Hearts, and Cartilage. All the yakitori was cooked to order and everything came out really good. We also had the Hokkaido Scallops & Sweet Shrimp Crudo, which was delicious. For sushi, I ordered some nigiri including Scallop, Salmon Belly, Bluefin Toro, and Kanpachi, plus the King Tuna Roll. I have to say everything tasted pretty good. I honestly came in thinking it was going to be just okay, but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up really enjoying everything we ordered. Overall, the food was good and the atmosphere was nice and intimate. I'd definitely come back, especially for the yakitori. Great little spot for a date night if you're around The Grove. read more

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Dined here on Friday 7/31 and took advantage of the Happy Hour. The service and vibe were great. The food was a bit inconsistent. We ordered doubles of everything a couple times over. The first round of The Chicken Oyster skewers: smokey but a bit pale, while the second round had the beautiful char we expected. Same goes for the shrimp toast - it felt there was a shift change. Other items we tried: Unagi (nice beautiful piece and great for the price), tuna with crispy rice (fine), yellowtail handroll (on the bland side), tempura brussels w/truffle salt (tasty, not at all greasy). The Lychee martini I had heard rave reviews about tasted off. I feel we caught them during an off moment, so we will definitely try it another time. The Happy Hour for 2-6pm really can't be beat. read more

Robata Jinya might be my new favorite happy hour spot. If you're a lychee martini fan, start there--it's delicious and very reasonably priced. Their happy hour is one of the better ones I've found, with a great selection of rolls, nigiri, appetizers, and more, mostly ranging from $7-10. Parking is easy too, with plenty of street parking nearby. I sat at the bar, and the service was fantastic. I ordered the chicken karaage, which only comes with three pieces, but they're huge, incredibly crispy, and still juicy inside. I also tried the wagyu taco--it was fresh and flavorful, though the sauce wasn't my favorite, but that's just personal preference. I finished with a salmon hand roll and upgraded to salmon belly for a small upcharge, which was absolutely worth it. For the quality, portions, and prices, I think this beats a lot of other sushi happy hours in the area. I'll definitely be back... although part of me wants to keep this place a secret. read more

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We showed up for the DineLA menu but ended up ordering à la carte. Good selection of skewers and really liked the wagyu garlic rice!! The sashimi was really good too, although we didn't try the rolls. The hostess wasn't the best imho, she was really distracted by some vlogger outside and tried seating us at a table inside that we couldn't pull the chairs out of due to people on the other tables. She ended up moving us outside and our servers there made up for the weird start. (Appreciate the owner responding here, updating to 5). Can't say much about ambiance because we were seated on the sidewalk tables, but glad they have the lil fly swatter things! Good meal overall. Happy we ended up ordering what we wanted - our bill came out to less than the pre fixe dine LA would have been, so that's a success for me! read more

Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - salmon sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Updating my review from ten years ago and it is still a 10/10 experience! Robata Jinya had rolled through the punches. While many restaurants have come and go, Robata Jinya kept changing with the time. For example, they used to close at 2pm to get ready for dinner. Now they have extended their hours and this is my favorite spot to take a late lunch because their lunch specials and happy hour menu overlap. This lunch size servie of ramen and two spicy tuna crispy rice is less than $20 ($16 during the time of this review.) It is a bit harder to find that price for lunch in this area with the quality and amount of food you are getting. Food and drinks are still top notch here. There is a lychee martini that I highly recommend where they infuse it with lychee smoke in a bubble. read more

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Robata JINYA is a great choice for happy hour. Their prices are super reasonable and the quality of the sushi is solid. We tried many things on the menu, with the crab hand roll and crispy rice with tuna being the favs. The scallop sushi (not on the happy hour menu) was also really good. The lychee martini is a must try. It comes with a huge smoke filled bubble on top, and is not too sweet. The interior is nice with some interesting samurai artifacts and wood beam ceilings. Recommend! read more

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Came back again for sushi, loved it This is a pretty decent spot for sushi and skewers, you won't go wrong (never had ramen here). Service is friendly, not overly attentive. This is more of a food place rather than dining experience. FOOD Crispy Tuna Rice (8.5/10): Started off with my go-to appetiser in sushi restaurants, love that this place uses jalapeño on top. Nothing to complain, it's good I had two pieces. Spicy Creamy Shrimp Roll (8/10): It's pretty good if you like shrimp tempura. I prefer nigiri's more, so roll is not really my thing. But this is yummy, the shrimp on top kinda reminds me of the shrimp dish at Catch LA. Oyster Mushroom Skewer (8.9/10): Honestly this is my favourite dish in here and makes me curious to come back just for skewers. Love the char taste in it, it doesn't even taste like mushroom anymore. Nicely seasoned, very juicy. I sprinkled a bit Shichimi on top, along with the lemon- lovely! Nigiri (8-8.8/10): All of them are fresh and delicious, I love the toro and scallops. The salmon belly is pretty good if you like salmon, super fatty and melts into your mouth. OVERALL Overall, this place really leaves a great impression during my past 2 visits and I'd be happy to come back again anytime soon. Quality control is quite consistent so far: it's a food focus place, not too upscale. Everything is delicious, I've nothing to complain about! read more

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Delicious ! Great service for my food allergy ! Perfect spot for a mother's day outing ! Not too busy got there right before the rush. Music was very upbeat. read more

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Came here for an event during their grand opening and had a great experience! This is a sister restaurant to Saijo, definitely a must visit in LA. Service was friendly and accommodating. It was a set menu but i got an opportunity to try a lot of different items - so I'll run down how everything was for me! Ceviche - this was a top 3 for me. limey, zesty, full of flavor and fresh. Aburi Oshi Sushi - the salmon and shrimp was fresh but way too much rice and it took away from the main element. Shrimp Toast - crispy outer later, with fresh shrimp in the interior. Chilean Bass - rich and buttery with a baby sweetness touch. they added a green sauce for extra flavorful. Hot stone wagyu - this one is 10/10! cooked to perfection and it literally melts in your mouth with tenderness. Lamb chop - super tender and flavorful, another fav meat from the menu that I would re-order. Matcha tiramisu - for all the matcha fanatics, this is a perfect sweet treat to meet you at the end of your meal! 8/10. Duck Breast - bit chewy and fatty, flavor was there but the texture kind of threw me off. Eggplant w/miso - sweet and mushy. i can see eggplant lovers into this one - but it wasn't my favorite. They have a great selection of assorted Nigiri - with the freshest fish, you can't go wrong with any of them. Blood Orange Margarita - this is a fan favorite and i can see why. if you're unsure grab this one! Shizuku Breeze - this drink has a nice lil fruit kick, it's refreshing and goes down smoothly. read more

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Another yummy lunch for the books. Got the crispy rice lunch special which comes with what you see in the pic and a miso soup. Great deal $22 for what you get. read more

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Updating my review since it's been about 5 years. This is still my fave sushi spot. The Double Albacore Truffle roll is so good. The hand rolls and spicy tuna crispy rice are my go to. Great neighborhood spot. read more

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Very disappointing experience at Robata JINYA. The food quality was below average, and the service was not much better. The portions were so small that you practically needed a microscope to find the food. If you're going to charge premium prices, the food quality, service, and portion sizes should match. read more

Stopped here for Happy Hour yesterday. Good drink and food specials. We enjoyed the edamame, lime roll, miso soup, tempura Brussel sprouts and crispy rice with tuna. Happy Hour runs from 3:00 - 6:00 Monday - Friday. Seems like a popular spot, although there weren't a ton of people when we were there, but usually the place is always packed. We must've been there during a shift change, because at one point, our server disappeared and a new one showed up...without our food. Apparently someone forgot to put in the order in the rush to get out the door. However, our new waitress jumped on it and took care of the mistake quickly. read more

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It's been a long time since I ate here. Probably at least 8 years ago. I'm happy to see that they are still in business. I really like their lunch menu and their sushi. I typically go to the Jinya location in Studio City or Santa Monica. What I appreciate about Robata-Jinya is that they make a Tonkotsu White Ichiban soup which is half chicken broth and half pork broth. The broth was very tasty. I took one star away because the pork tasted old and wasn't tender. It was plentiful for a lunch special since it came with crispy rice and spicy tuna. I was disappointed that it didn't come with an egg. The crispy rice was very oily and greasy. My husband had the spicy vegan ramen and an avocado cut roll. The avocado was plentiful! Service was Outstanding. Cool vibe inside. They also have a bar and outdoor patio. Parking can be challenging. read more

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Loveeee robata jinya! I order from here a lot and I've dined in a lot. Their fish is such high quality, soo fresh. Their spicy creamy vegan ramen is delicious!! Staff is friendly, interior is cute, everything is perfect. This is one of those restaurants where you just always come back! read more

Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - Set up - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decent spot with good small bites. The miso eggplant starter was interesting, with two different types of miso sauce. Skewers were pretty good, although the smoke flavor was a little too strong. I would also skip the pork belly chashu skewer as it was quite dry. read more

I've been to Robata Jinya twice over the years, once for dinner before the pandemic, in 2019, and last month, for an easy Monday lunch. I'd meant to come back sooner, but it never quite made sense, and now I worry that the place is not long for this world. It was completely empty at prime lunchtime. I doubt our check covered wages for the hour we were there. I hope Robata Jinya does better at night because it is a legitimately good Japanese restaurant in a central part of town. The concept is sort of izakaya/yakitori, but the menu covers a broad band of Japanese cuisine. You can get skewers, of course, but also sushi and ramen. This makes sense, since Jinya is part of the Jinya Ramen Bar family, a restaurant chain that came over from Japan to Los Angeles back in 2010. The vibe is pleasant and relaxed, though obviously more fun when the dining room isn't deserted. Service is good, attentive and fast. Being the only customers probably does help with that. There is alcohol on the menu, but I haven't partaken (pregnancy; Monday lunch). I'm sure it's nice to sit for a while and have some sake. The food is great. I got some sushi and skewers my first visit (helpfully noted in this Yelp draft for all these years). Red snapper and ikura nigiri, an uni and blue crab hand roll. Chicken thigh, chicken oyster, tsukune, and eel, with the house miso, cilantro yuzu, and spicy mayo dipping sauces. I kept it light on my last visit, getting an order of tsukune and the lime roll. The chicken meatball was as tasty as I remembered, and I loved the lime roll, a spicy tuna roll topped with salmon, lime, and sesame ponzu. Very much up my alley and as satisfying and delicious as it sounds. I want to go back to Robata Jinya and will keep it in mind next time I feel like yakitori or a rice rocket spicy tuna roll. It's a solid restaurant, and I'd like it to stick around. read more

A little on the pricey side but overall a good spot! Feel like I have an average tolerance to spice and the spicy chicken ramen didn't have any heat with the spicy option (mild, spicy, hot). It had a healthy portion of noodles and toppings. Definitely don't be afraid to select next level hot. Did appreciate fresh garlic as a topping option. Avocado roll (added cucumber) was as expected. Grilled black cod hand roll was packaged well for to go order so that the nori stayed crunchy. read more

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What a wonderful place! We went for my mother's birthday, and everything from the truffle yellowtail, to the sushi crispy rice was incredible. They even surprised us with the matcha tiramisu, which had the perfect balance between the bitter matcha powder and sweetness. Erin was an amazing server and had great recommendations!!! Will be back read more

Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - Crispy rice - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Always love coming to this location of Jiinya. Everything is always fresh, tastes good, and great quality. Suggestion to pace things out when you order because it will be quick. Ordered everything at once, my dinner was over in 45min. Everything you eat will taste good so order many things and share them. Everything was my favorite. Don't make me choose my favorite. Casual spot. No need to be fancy. But definitely make reservations and get to the area in advance to accommodate timing for your paekimg adventure. read more

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Friendly and quick service! Perfect late night bite when you're craving a healing bowl of ramen. The JINYA Tonkotsu Black ramen was delicious. I devoured it. The thin noodles are perfectly cooked, the broth was light, complex, and flavorful. The soft boiled egg was incredible. All of the toppings were fresh. Truly a wonderful bowl of ramen. As for ambiance, it was pretty laidback around 9pm on a Tuesday. One note, the floor was sticky and my shoes kept sticking to it but the tables, flatware, and chairs were clean. read more

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@robatajinya - you'll SASHIMI again soon! I don't know how it took me so long to finally try out Robata Jinya, which is a sister restaurant to two of my favorite Japanese restaurants in LA, @saijohandroll and @jinyaramenbar . This Samurai-inspired Izakaya serves up a menu of authentic, elevated Japanese dishes, sushi, robotayaki (grilled skewers), sake and more. Both their wagyu and sashimi-based dishes were absolutely stand out from others that I've tried, and well-executed with extremely fresh, high quality cuts of meat and fish. Service was also so friendly and attentive, and I really appreciated how the manager stepped in to let us know that they weren't able to make a dish we ordered and offered to replace it with any dish of our choice from the menu. My only gripe is the tough parking situation (but that's not the restaurant's fault, just a general issue in the Beverly Grove area, and I'd highly recommend just going with valet parking to save yourself the heartache of having to find street parking. Adding @robatajinya to my all time favorite list of Japanese izayakas in LA, and I definitely can't wait to come back again to try more of their menu! Featured here: Hot stone Miyazaki Wagyu garlic rice * Premium Bara chirashi * Salmon nigiri Crispy rice with spicy tuna * Spicy miso bone marrow Miyazaki Wagyu gyoza Seared Kanpachi jalapeno roll * Yellowtail jalapeño * Matcha tiramisu * read more

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Literally one of my favorite places ever! Me, my husband, and our friends eat here nearly weekly (there have been times we've even gone twice in a week). We never get sick of it! Love the staff too -- ily Natalie, Sierra, Do (just to name a few!) but everyone is so amazing. And they have an incredible happy hour too. Some none pictured faves: yellowtail jalapeño, sashimi, Toro taku hand roll, spicy creamy vegan Ramen, and I'm not kidding when I say that their vegetable cut roll is a necessity every time. Also, highly recommend getting their Yuzu soy sauce if you get any yellowtail, hand rolls or cut rolls. And I have no idea what the deal with their spicy cucumber salad is, we've gotten it a handful of times hoping it gets better but it's so bland so if you insist on getting it ask for extra sauce. read more

Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - Truffle salmon sashimi Seared salmon nigiri Lime roll La brea roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love it here! Love having an izakaya in WeHo area! Best happy hour! Also, CASSIE IS THE BEST!!! Such a sweetheart and the best hospitality! read more

Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place. My favorite is the blue crab hand roll It's so fresh and also the signature roll which is a mixture. the presentation of the lychee martini is show stopping. The spicy edamame is a delicious starter along with the seaweed salad. Love sitting out front on the patio. Perfect for a nice lunch. you can watch the homeless people cruise by but yet you're guarded by a fence. read more

Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - blue crab hand rolls - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Today we came to this location for happy hour and everything was so good. Everything that we ordered tasted really good. From the beef tartar, to the waygu sliders, to the sushi rolls was immaculate. I would definitely recommend anyone to come here if they want really good food. They have a really good happy hour as well with great service. Also the Lychee Martini was great. read more

Robata JINYA - 3rd St. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're looking for a place that completely overdelivers on flavor, Robata Jinya on 3rd Street is the hidden gem you need to go to ASAP. From the second I walked in, the vibe was cozy, elevated, and buzzing with that perfect LA energy. The sushi tacos? Straight-up game changers. Crispy shells packed with buttery fresh fish, layered with just the right kick of wasabi and tang. You'll want to order two... then four more. Then came the A5 Wagyu, seared to absolute perfection. Melt-in-your-mouth rich with that deep, savory umami you dream about. Worth every penny. But the surprise standout? The Robata skewers -- char-grilled and seasoned like they came straight out of Japan. From juicy chicken thigh with yuzu kosho to tender pork belly and even perfectly crisp veggies, every single skewer hit the mark. Service was sharp, drinks were terrific, and I left already craving round two. Robata Jinya is that rare spot that nails quality, creativity, and consistency. Don't sleep on it. @sushitraveler read more

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I don't often write reviews, but I definitely had to take a quick minute to recognize this amazing spot! I have been coming here on and off for three years. I could even go as far as to say I'm a regular. What draws me in is the sheer consistency each and every time I go. It isn't just the food (which is almost always amazing), but the atmosphere and that it is always clean, and lastly the service which is honestly always spot on! I have never had an experience here that is even remotely negative! Just the other night, I was there and I lost my new iPhone, or at least I thought I did. It turns out someone found it, and the restaurant even charged it up from what I can safely assume so I can remotely locate it. Thank you Jinya for a consistent experience! read more

My husband and I ordered online thru Uber Eats, the photos are definitely NOT what you get in person. I attached uber eat photo for reference. The size of the sushi is very small. Also the shrimp photo skewer presents way more shrimp and I got 3 pieces LOL. I could've saved myself the $$ and made my own at home if that was the case I never seen a 3 piece skewer...overall NOT impressed maybe dining in might be different and it's expensive because of "quality" and "aesthetic " def will be sticking to my go to sushi spots. Not satisfied with the food at all it wasn't "wow" to taste. Or very filling. The sushi I ordered was the Jinya Tiger Roll that itself was $25.20. read more

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Really nice space with both indoor and outdoor seating. Unique selection of dishes that have really flavorful & dialed-in robata-yaki far above anywhere else I've tried in LA. The tofu dish was super elegant for the price, very lovely experience. The sake & beer pairings are excellent, and service was super warm as well. read more

I had really high hopes for this place, but it really fell short from my expectations. I love the concept of this spot and like the variety of the menu, but the flavors are lacking. Our group tried so many things on the menu, and honestly we weren't really fans of anything. Overall, I really liked the concept, but I left the restaurant feeling pretty unsatisfied. The service was really great though. read more

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Come for happy hour! Everything on the menu is so good, but the standouts were the shrimp toast, crispy tuna rice, and the wagyu sliders. The toast was crispy and had the perfect amount of sauce on it. The crispy rice was not oily at all and had a decent amount of tuna making the ratio perfect. The wagyu sliders were sweet and flavorful and SUPER juicy. The perfect happy hour with $8 lychee martinis! read more

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One of my favorite happy hours on this side of the city. Their skewers come out hot, my favorite being the juicy chicken meatballs (tsukune). The brussel spout tempura is unexpectedly one of the best bites on their happy hour menu. The spicy tuna crispy rice is standard but comes with a decent portion of fish on top. Their handrolls are also fantastic. For $10 you can pick two, my go to order is the salmon and yellowtail jalapeño. Love their lychee cocktail as well. Skip the seared tuna and wagyu tataki. Service is great. They have some indoor seating and a sushi bar + outdoor patio, better for smaller groups. Parking is tricky at times but it is worth it for their happy hour deals. You will leave full for sure! read more

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I really like this place with its outdoor dining and the neat izakaya like dishes. Food Tofu: I recommend this! They serve it as a pour and becomes a tofu before your eyes. It's served with green onions, ginger, and soy sauce. All of these pack a delightful and savory touch. Tongue: This is is stewed not the grilled sliced kind which is only on regular menu. The regular menu is eight slices. Shrimp toast: I always crave this as a savory bite. I've ordered it a couple times and it comes out slightly differently each time. It is still really good. Salmon seared: Note that this is is not salmon belly, but seared other part of salmon. The patio seating is quite nice given the weather is characteristically warm! Service is quick and casual. I think they were nice and accomodating :) read more

My go to sushi joint, good sushi, good service and ambiance. I don't even think of anywhere else for sushi! I've been dining here for 10+ years, always solid! read more

The food is always great and the servers are friendly and prompt. I love the visual ambiance, but the music is too loud and doesn't match the space at all. I'm not suggesting Jinya play traditional Japanese folk music or something, but it should be something besides loud, annoying pop or EDM. Maybe try some Jazz -- something bassy, soothing, welcoming and conducive to digestion and conversation... read more

I took my husband to Robata Jinya some time ago for his birthday and we really enjoyed everything we ordered, from the housemade tofu, beef tongue, yellowtail collar, to chirashi bowl with toro and uni. Service was professional and the ambiance was trendy. It's next to a bar that had very loud music on and it was difficult for us to hear each other, but that's not the restaurant's fault and it also came down to our personal preference. Will have to revisit at a quieter time of the day! read more

We love this place so much! I like the California roll and the avocado roll, the oyster mushrooms, the asparagus, the eggplant with miso. Super delicious every time. read more

Love this spot! All the food is amazing but the lime roll is AMAZING! The service is great and the vibe is super cool!

Service: service was horrible-2nd time. We walked in w/o reservations and were sat at the Sushi Bar which was very uncomfortable since servers reached over us to pickup food. We asked to move to an empty table for two. There were several empty tables for the entire time we were there. Server: was tired and lazy, never returned to service us, then left without giving our check. We sat 30 min waiting for her. Then PARKING - why are they allowed to charge $14 for an hour and they even retrieve your car since it's right in front on the street. They hand you your keys - this is a total ripoff!! This is not the first time we had subpar service here. Food- food was very good, sorry we won't return due to seating and parking prices read more