Restaurant Nippon, perhaps the oldest Japanese restaurant in NYC. Very consistent and high quality Japanese fare. Like everything else in NYC, prices have gone up past 2-3 years. I think they have the best tempura in NYC. Sushi is also very good especially for a non sushi specialty restaurant. Take advantage of restaurant week menu and the new Dassai sake brewed in NY state.
Howard
Nippon keeps delivering great authentic, extremely fresh food. From the house-sourced soba to perfect miso cod, exquisitely fresh sushi to a wide variety of dashi-based soups, it's all beautifully prepared, with the modern touches in the character of the true tradition. Very rare to find anything like this in the US - usually one must choose between extremely high-end sushi and inauthentic fake Japanese places whose quality does not stand a chance against the original. Nippon is the exception, the real deal, with outstanding and discrete Japanese service. You will feel transported.
Joseph
From start to finish a sublime and very interesting choice of dishes, excellent taste and presentation, and very good service all around.
Michael
Been coming for 25 years. They raised price of a tuna hand roll to $19, which I thought was excessive.
Ana
I had a wonderful time for New Year's, the food was amazing, well presented, the staff was knowledgeable and kind. Try the sake martinis if you go. The ambience and decor is great, and I would definitely go again, especially for a special event.
Star
The food and service were exceptional. We can't wait to go back. Definitely order the soba and tofu skin! We also tried fugu here for the first time and it was wonderful.
Margret
Delicious meal and lovely relaxing space for dining. The service was terrific and the server explained things if we had questions. Altogether delightful.
Nicholas
Reliable, solid Japanese food ranging from sushi to Hideki Matsui's famous godzilla curry. It's been just as good for the last 40 years and will be just as good for the next 40 years with the care and attention they pay to the food. Watching them pack the business class meals for ANA off-hours is fun.
Mehdi
We had a special birthday so we were seated in a very nice and quiet enclosed space. We ordered the sushi set, the sashimi set and sukiyaki and a carafe of sake from the lunch menu, and the red bean desert. The food all arrived at the same time, which meant that the miso soup and Sukiyaki had to languish and get lukewarm. The sushi and sashimi were priced high at $60 for eight pieces, but the Sukiyaki was both reasonable and good. The other options for lunch were limited and equally high-priced. The service was steady and pleasant but the restaurant is clearly understaffed, which is puzzling given the history and stature of the restaurant in the Japanese scene. They served us complimentary ice cream and sang happy birthday. All in all, a good experience but not a great one.
Zoeg
Every dish is delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic and traditional Japanese food. The staff are all so kind and attentive. Perfect place to enjoy a leisurely meal where the noise level is very low.
I had an absolutely perfect meal at Restaurant Nippon tonight. The soba, tempura, and the lychee ice cream topped with fresh raspberries were all amazing — especially the ice cream, which was out of this world. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, constantly refilling my green tea and soba-yu. I also noticed the signed photos on the wall — it seems even Novak Djokovic and Michael Jackson have been here! Highly recommended for anyone who wants a break from Western cuisine — this place is a true gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg
Great place for business or personal lunch. Our fav is the Soba Salad with Chicken or Tofu. The special dressing makes the meal!
Shadi
Amazing nigiri and very fresh! Some of the best sushi I have ever had and the atmosphere is so authentic. Highly recommend and would definitely try it again!
Junwen Bai
Fine dining. Service is a bit rush. Price may be high.
Restaurant Nippon, perhaps the oldest Japanese restaurant in NYC. Very consistent and high quality Japanese fare. Like everything else in NYC, prices have gone up past 2-3 years. I think they have the best tempura in NYC. Sushi is also very good especially for a non sushi specialty restaurant. Take advantage of restaurant week menu and the new Dassai sake brewed in NY state.
Nippon keeps delivering great authentic, extremely fresh food. From the house-sourced soba to perfect miso cod, exquisitely fresh sushi to a wide variety of dashi-based soups, it's all beautifully prepared, with the modern touches in the character of the true tradition. Very rare to find anything like this in the US - usually one must choose between extremely high-end sushi and inauthentic fake Japanese places whose quality does not stand a chance against the original. Nippon is the exception, the real deal, with outstanding and discrete Japanese service. You will feel transported.
From start to finish a sublime and very interesting choice of dishes, excellent taste and presentation, and very good service all around.
Been coming for 25 years. They raised price of a tuna hand roll to $19, which I thought was excessive.
I had a wonderful time for New Year's, the food was amazing, well presented, the staff was knowledgeable and kind. Try the sake martinis if you go. The ambience and decor is great, and I would definitely go again, especially for a special event.
The food and service were exceptional. We can't wait to go back. Definitely order the soba and tofu skin! We also tried fugu here for the first time and it was wonderful.
Delicious meal and lovely relaxing space for dining. The service was terrific and the server explained things if we had questions. Altogether delightful.
Reliable, solid Japanese food ranging from sushi to Hideki Matsui's famous godzilla curry. It's been just as good for the last 40 years and will be just as good for the next 40 years with the care and attention they pay to the food. Watching them pack the business class meals for ANA off-hours is fun.
We had a special birthday so we were seated in a very nice and quiet enclosed space. We ordered the sushi set, the sashimi set and sukiyaki and a carafe of sake from the lunch menu, and the red bean desert. The food all arrived at the same time, which meant that the miso soup and Sukiyaki had to languish and get lukewarm. The sushi and sashimi were priced high at $60 for eight pieces, but the Sukiyaki was both reasonable and good. The other options for lunch were limited and equally high-priced. The service was steady and pleasant but the restaurant is clearly understaffed, which is puzzling given the history and stature of the restaurant in the Japanese scene. They served us complimentary ice cream and sang happy birthday. All in all, a good experience but not a great one.
Every dish is delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic and traditional Japanese food. The staff are all so kind and attentive. Perfect place to enjoy a leisurely meal where the noise level is very low.
Restaurantji Recommends
I had an absolutely perfect meal at Restaurant Nippon tonight. The soba, tempura, and the lychee ice cream topped with fresh raspberries were all amazing — especially the ice cream, which was out of this world. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, constantly refilling my green tea and soba-yu. I also noticed the signed photos on the wall — it seems even Novak Djokovic and Michael Jackson have been here! Highly recommended for anyone who wants a break from Western cuisine — this place is a true gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for business or personal lunch. Our fav is the Soba Salad with Chicken or Tofu. The special dressing makes the meal!
Amazing nigiri and very fresh! Some of the best sushi I have ever had and the atmosphere is so authentic. Highly recommend and would definitely try it again!
Fine dining. Service is a bit rush. Price may be high.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Best soba salad in NYC !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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