50 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York

“This is such a cute place and the food was delicious! I came here for dinner with a friend and I got the Crispy and Spicy Sesame Chicken Donburi which was divine. The decor inside is super cute and cozy plus the service is excellent — they were so welcoming and efficient. Didn’t try the ramen this time but my friend did and it looked amazing. I will absolutely be coming back so maybe next time! Anyways, definitely recommend if you’re in the area“

“The best homemade udon in town , strongly recommended“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“Great Service and the foods was delicious. Will come back here again.“

“Service and food were very good. The flavors (12 piece for $100) were often unique, but I wish they would vary the courses a bit instead of all individual sushi. There was no starter or dessert. We were alone in the restaurant for early dinner on Friday and ordered an $87 bottle of sake. I expected a little special treatment or something that said thank you. We spent $340for 2 and there is nothing bad, but also nothing cool or special.“

“Mikado Sushi has become one of my go-to lunch sushi spots. The sushi is always fresh and consistently good, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

I especially appreciated their service on one occasion when I accidentally placed my order at a different Mikado location. The staff went out of their way to communicate with the other location and helped remake my order for me. They handled the situation so smoothly and were very accommodating throughout.

Great food, great consistency, and genuinely excellent service. Highly recommend!“

“Wonderful and friendly staff. Delish food.“

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“Warm staff and delicious classic Japanese sushi.

The fish was incredibly fresh and the rice perfectly seasoned.

Might be the best spot in the Hudson yard area, and the locals seem to know it based on the take out order rate. Everything was delicious and efficient. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“My favorite omakase place in the city that I have been to the most often. Not crazy fancy, but the fish selection and quality just special enough that it’s not a commodity either. I also appreciate the approachable selection of sake. Perfect omakase bar for a quarterly visit :-)

Chef and hosts are all very nice and kind to share stories and experiences.“

“Perfect Food, Great Service, Nice Atmosphere“

“Ordered a sushi sampler and enjoyed trying several different pieces. The salmon had a mild flavor, the tuna was firmer, and the scallop had a slightly sweet taste. The variety made the meal interesting, and the portions were enough for a satisfying lunch“

“Amazing omakase experience.
High quality ingredients and sushi pieces.
Lots of delicious pieces.
The all you can eat at the end was fantastic.
All the fishes are included.
Comfy seating and great customer service.
It's a fun experience and definitely worth it.“

“We went to Shogun Omakase in New York yesterday for lunch. My son loves sushi and it was his birthday present (our first time experiencing Omakase). We were blown away! Seriously the best sushi experience (and to be honest, one of our top restaurant experiences) ever. Chef Ryan was an amazing chef and artist, and provided top notch customer service. We highly recommend Chef Ryan and Shogun Omakase to anyone who loves sushi and appreciates fine cuisine. ❤️🎉“

“Creative, fresh and delicious.“

“Torien delivers an exemplary yakitori experience. The service strikes a balance between professionalism and warmth. The entire dining experience—from the quality of the ingredients to the thoughtful hospitality—establishes this as a standout destination for Japanese cuisine in New York.“

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fushimi Restaurant! The food was delicious, from the appetizers we ordered to our main course. Each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed a couple of drinks, which perfectly complemented our meal. What truly made our visit exceptional was the incredible service provided by our waitress, Ohmie. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Her warm demeanor and professionalism truly elevated our dining experience. We strongly recommend Fushimi Restaurant, especially because of the outstanding service we received from Ohmie. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Ramen is good ! Soup is good not so oily Yakitori good with Asahi Beeru !“

“Our 1st omakaze experience & def not the last! I love the smallness of the place, it makes it special! Everything melts in your mouth! The best Christmas gift ever!“

“An incredible culinary spin on traditional ramen. Their broth stands out immediately with a distinct, delicious flavor profile you won't find anywhere else. It’s clear they take pride in house-made recipes—their chili oil is a standout, offering a deep, nutty richness that sets it apart from generic alternatives. My husband tried the butter chicken ramen, a creative dish we'd never encountered, and it was exceptional. Overall, an extraordinarily flavorful meal!“

“I had a great time at Hasaki. From the stairway in to the bathrooms in the back, the place is dripping in a calming, Japanese atmosphere. The service was lovely, all the servers felt friendly and relaxing. The food was exceptional, as sushi tends to be, but the overall experience combined with the quality of the food makes for a nice time.“

“This is one of the best Omakase in town. As a lover of omakase, it is becoming one of my favorites. The 17-course meal is to perfection, one piece after the other. The location is fantastic, and the atmosphere makes it want to come back over and over again. The quality of the fish and other ingredients is the best, the pieces are refined to perfection. Highly recommended. If you are a sushi lover, do not miss this one.“

“Spectacular yakitori omakase restaurant. You would never guess how good all these different chicken bites taste. Each is unique and overall meal is phenomenal. And for those of you who are gluten free, they do an amazing job accommodating your needs. Highly recommend!“

“Randomly decided to dine here before a show at Webster Hall. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. Teppen gyoza, kimchi beef fried rice, dynamite roll, and mango martini. Definitely plan on returning.“

“The most gentle, intuitive, good-vibe, caring service. Plus delicious, fresh, flown-overnight seafood. You will find all sorts of people there which makes it even more interesting as you can hear, watch, chat and more while having your meal. Thank you guys!“

“Party of eight and we all enjoyed everything we ate and drank. 👍 for the kitchen staff on doing everything perfect and quick. The staff was amazing and service was great. I highly recommend the burger 🍔. Will definitely go back.“

“Our daughter took us here while we were visiting NY for her graduation for Wagyu Shabu. I normally don't like places with many prices, but since our daughter chose it so we enjoy with her. The prices on the windows are very confusing and more like false advertising for me, the lower prices are for the members which we're not since this is our first time and definitely our last, unless our daughter wants to come here again. So the price is the more expensive one.
For me, I prefer straight forward pricing, so this didn't give me good vibes, it's not the money, just the way they advertising and we have to know what we can only have with the price we chose. The restaurant just gives us the specific menu for what we selected to have then we don't have to be denied for what we chose because we selected gold instead of top of the line menu.
The place is clean and nice.
For $78/per person and only have Australian Wagyu Beef (not really Wagyu) then it's over priced.
We did have some premium beef which I liked because of the marble of fat on the beef quite tender and tasty, but only a sampler or whatever they called it.
Service with one person is quite inadequate but she's very attentive and pleasant, since she had to run the whole restaurant, sometimes forgets things.
The tomato broth was good and everyone liked it.
The seafood plate is OK and our sweet shrimps are sweet. Some snow crab legs, jumbo shrimps, fish fillets, nothing to make me go wow.
The appetizers tempura is crispy and good. The raw octopus is tasty.
The vegetables are fresh and clean.
After they denied me the premium beef sampler, I let my daughter to order everything else and I just enjoyed with the family. My daughter seemed to be happy and ate a lot, so I was happy.
I've eaten enough shabu, hot pot to know that Australian or American Wagyu are overrated, many of them are tough and chewy, not as tender as normal ribeyes or Brisket that I like.
This restaurant Wagyu beef does have marbles of fat in it, so it's tender and not so chewy.
So, for the GOLD menu, I don't think it's worth the $78 but for special occasions, it's OK. I just don't like the confusion of many menu, many prices, and not getting my own menu and get denied for something on the menu because I didn't pay enough.“

“Sushi onakase Shinzo best“

“My friend took me here, it was so delicious especially the uni mentai pasta and the tuna carpaccio. So good that I dipped everything in the carpaccio sauce! The atmosphere is very comfy with the dimmed lights and soft sounding music. Service was very attentive, nice and made exceptional by our server, Yuto. 10/10 recommend and I will be coming back!“

“I went to the original Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare with a close friend, back when the U-shaped counter sat behind the market. It remains by far the most expensive meal I’ve ever had, and in hindsight, it was worth it. More than 20 courses arrived, mostly seafood, and nearly everything felt light, fresh, and incredibly precise. The setting made it even more memorable because something so ambitious was happening behind an otherwise ordinary grocery store.

By the end of the wine pairing, I was inebriated enough that the final courses became a little hazy. The chef was intense and completely professional, but never performative. He was simply executing at the highest possible level and treating the meal with the seriousness its price demanded.

The experience seems to have evolved considerably since then, so take this review with a grain of salt. We absolutely loved the original version of this place. I walked out blown away and would highly recommend it to anyone prepared for the cost.“

“One of my favorite meals I have ever had. I truly did not want to leave. Every dish was fresh, imaginative, and delicious.

Chef Atsushi is able to bring ingredients to life through tempura perfection. This is a truly authentic dining experience. It felt like eating at the dining room of a close friend.

I consider myself lucky to have dined here even once, and I cannot wait to go back.

Thank you Secchu Yokota team for making the meal and celebration so special. Such a wonderful memory.“

“Second to none! The ingredients are fresh and chef skills are world class.“

“Haven’t eaten this well since I was last actually in Japan late 2019 before you know what! Loved the Korean flavoured belly pork.“

“The food here is AMAZING and the service here is so welcoming everyone here is so sweet ! Conney is THE SWEETEST server ever she recommended this amazing signature roll called pink lady best sushi ever !. Atmosphere is so clean and calming !“

“One of the best omakase spots I’ve been to! Everything was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and every piece was delicious and beautifully prepared. Our server was super friendly and attentive, always paying attention to every detail, which made our experience even better. Amazing quality, great service, and an overall wonderful experience. I can’t wait to come back!“

“I lived in NYC for 16 years and wanted to try omakase for the longest time. SoZo finally broke the spell, primarily because this place is immaculately tailored to accommodate all travelers including the lonesome party of one. Food is incredible and a true tasting experience - this is obvious and unnecessary to harp on. The real gem, however, is the ambiance…the staff and overall vibe are one of a kind - elegant, sophisticated , charming, humble, and welcoming. I came alone on a rainy Friday night and had one of my favorite dining experiences ever. Such great conversation, attention, and hospitality. Don’t miss out…I most definitely will be back because I already love this place to pieces. Thank you James, Lee, Olivia, Vincent, and Andy. You guys are amazing!“

“A delightful small cozy place, with a varied menu. Everything we had was top-notch delicious!! This one gets 5 stars from me“

“Fresh food, good portion I had Kaizen don, sashimi on rice it’s fresh and refreshing. I recommend a calpico lemon drink it is so good with food“

“Yakisoba tastes almost the same in Tokyo street food!!!!! Love it!! okonimiyaki is also good! The chicken (karaage style) is also a must try. Another thing i like is they prepare the food fresh. Can’t wait to visit again. :)“

“Appetizers: I got the shishito peppers. They were good. Next time I would get it without the sauce because the sauce was a little too sweet for me. Tried the crispy rice for the first time and was very impressed.

I also got the salmon avocado roll and the spicy tuna. These were delicious. The salmon was super fresh and buttery.

Plum wine. Refreshing and sweet.“

“Absolutely amazing food was delicious and the attention of the staff unique.“

“Such a special little Japanese gem. The food is delicious, but what really makes this place stand out is the hospitality. The staff make you feel completely at home; warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The intimate setting makes the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. Just all-around great food, wonderful service, and a place you’ll want to keep coming back to. ❤“

“The food was wonderful and the ambiance lovely. The service pretty attentive and cheerful. But the desserts were overpriced and not worth it. Try the udon noodle with mushroooms. . yumm.“

“I’m from Chicago my son and his girlfriend attended your lovely restaurant. We had dessert. The Parfait which I had the Presentation was actually how I seen it instagram it was Delicious and They had the ice cream they also enjoyed it.“

“Excellent sushi!!!! Fresh fish. Amazing food.“

“This is a great sushi spot in Midtown! I had been ordering takeout frequently—their poke is my absolute favorite—but finally came in to dine in, and it was a fantastic experience.

The atmosphere is really nice, featuring cute Japanese decor and umbrellas that make the space feel nice. They have a great Happy Hour deal, and the Hamachi kama was surprisingly delicious. The sashimi quality is consistently good as well. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for a meal, it’s a solid choice in the area.“

“This is absolutely our new sushi spot in NYC. Went for my boyfriend's birthday because my usual spot was closed on the day. Beginning to end this was a phenomenal experience worth SO much more than they charge. The spot is subtle and well decorated and feels like a secret no one else is in on. There's a lovely seating area when you arrive where you can order a drink before being seated for your dining at the sushi bar.

We had 4 people to one chef, and three wonderful women attending to absolutely every other thing. Received an excellent sake recommendation, and immediately started in on the 17 course omakase. Each piece was beautifully crafted right in front of us with delicacy and precision that felt like it was out of a film. Truly truly delicious, fresh pieces flown in from Japan and seasoned in unexpected but beautiful ways. We loved every second of it. The chef was even attentive enough to notice that my boyfriend was left-handed, so he angled the nigiri at the proper angle for him to pick up. The attention to detail of everything in this place was amazing.

Because it was my boyfriend's birthday, and the end of the omakase menu they made him a beautiful little sashimi don with a teddy bear candle in it. So cute and thoughtful!

For a long time I've been a Gari devotee, but I've been entirely converted. In addition to excellent quality sushi, this was a whole experience that felt intimate and authentically Japanese. To get that kind of experience for such an unbelievably reasonable price is not something I thought I'd ever experience in NY. So glad we found this place and we will definitely be back! Cannot recommend enough!“

“When I eat out, most restaurants are a one and done for me, but this ISN'T one of them.

I've been back multiple times and always leave soo content. The omakase is fantastic, and Frankie is an artist at what he does. Every course is a delightful experience of perfectly paired flavors.

Beyond the food, Frankie and his staff make the experience. I always enjoy sitting at the counter, visiting and watching him craft each course.

Sushichii is one of my favorite places in the city, and a very easy five stars!“