Best Group Dining Gatherings Japanese Restaurants in Forest Hills
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Kyuramen - Forest Hills
High-volume ramen execution that stays steady bowl-to-bowl.
Notable Picks
8.3
A big-room ramen chain outpost that’s built for repeatable bowls at scale—rich tonkotsu, solid noodles, and a smooth ordering rhythm that rarely breaks. It’s strongest when you treat it like a set play: one ramen, one bun or small side, and stop before the table gets heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonkotsu shoyu ramen, Spicy miso ramen, Pork bao bun
What Makes it Special: High-volume ramen execution that stays steady bowl-to-bowl.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A teppanyaki-style hibachi room that’s best for groups who want dinner-and-a-show energy. It delivers most consistently when you keep it simple: one hibachi entrée, one shared appetizer, and fried rice to anchor the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hibachi steak, Chicken hibachi, Hibachi fried rice
What Makes it Special: A hibachi-focused dining room built for group celebrations.
7.6
A newer izakaya-style spot that leans into shareable small plates with ramen and skewers as the anchor. Best for a casual, order-a-bunch meal: a bowl for the table, a few grilled items, and one crisp side to keep things moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ramen (signature bowl), Grilled chicken skewers (yakitori-style), Izakaya small plates (shareables)
What Makes it Special: An izakaya-style menu built around ramen, skewers, and shareables.