Best Girls Night Out Approved Japanese Restaurants in Hollywood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Iki Nori
Caribbean restaurant-lounge where jerk meats and plated seafood share space with DJs and bottle service.
Notable Picks
#1
Iki Nori
8.5
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Girls Night Out Approved
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Birthday & Celebration Central
Status Restaurant & Lounge brings a Caribbean lens to Hollywood dining, serving jerk chicken, curry shrimp, fried snapper, and crab alongside cocktails in an upscale lounge setting. It leans into nightlife energy, so seafood plates often share the table with bottle service, DJs, and a dressed-up crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Caribbean curry shrimp pasta, Fried or escovitch red snapper, Curry crab legs weekend specials
What Makes it Special: Caribbean restaurant-lounge where jerk meats and plated seafood share space with DJs and bottle service.
#2
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.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Philippe Starck's dramatic design featuring illuminated Geisha photography creates a bold entertainment-capital atmosphere. The signature crispy rice with spicy tuna and creative cocktails anchor a menu focused on contemporary Japanese fusion. Servers greet guests with traditional Japanese hospitality in a space that prioritizes scene over subtlety.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Signature Specialty Rolls, Award-Winning Cocktails
What Makes it Special: Philippe Starck's provocative design in entertainment capital with signature crispy rice