Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Long Island City

9 restaurant menus in Long Island City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Hibino Lic
Hibino Lic
96/100 (471 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
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Mid-range
"The essence of Japanese cuisine is simplicity and allowing quality ingredients to shine. Hibino is the physical manifestation of that mission, and it..."
Scott Laine
"High quality sushi and Japanese fare. Cozy vibes. Great, warm service. The roasted green tea hojicha was awesome.. so flavorful and direct from..."
Ashish Aggarwal
"My expectation might be too high so that I was a little bit disappointed after visiting. The price was overall ok, so the portion was overall small...."
Julia Hsia
"Very impressed with this spot. Affordable good sushi. The fish quality was great for the cheaper price tag for sushi nowadays in nyc. Portion sizes..."
Matthew Kim
"I ordered the salmon miso zuke entree and a soft shell crab roll. Everything delicious! Salmon skin crispy. What stood out to me in the whole meal..."
Sunflowers
"Good sushi. Try to get a reservation ahead so your not stuck waiting outside. We waited a good 35 min cause we didn’t have a reservation. They..."
Don Lui
"Never a bad dish. Always clean and fresh dishes with fair prices and prompt service. Personally would recommend the more Japanese home-cooked dishes..."
Mindy Koh
"I’ve been to this place several times over the years. It’s minimalistic but seems authentic. The service is great and the food is delicious...."
Elisa
"Great quality sushi and sashimi - the best you can find in LIC! There menu offers a wide selection and contains a few sampling plates. The prices are..."
Andrew Dabydeen
"The best bento boxes 🍱 in LIC for only $12! The place is small but very well put together. Will come back to try their dons..."
Billy Xia
Murasaki Japanese Restaaurant
Murasaki Japanese Restaaurant
90/100 (337 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Seafood
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi
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Lunch
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"Delicious food I recommend the Kumaondo Oyster-plain, from Seattle, don't forget to ask for a O-toro sushi. But the best for me was Fluke this is..."
Maria Patricia Londoño
"Really great sushi, sashimi and kitchen food! The sashimi quality was really good, (didn’t have the fishy flavor) and very fresh. The ambience of..."
Sakura
"Overall really good quality food for a good price - one of the better spots to grab sushi in LIC. The outdoor dining is really nice and perfect for a..."
Andrew Dabydeen
"Such a friendly atmosphere. I've been eating Tohei's food since 1994. It's not just the food that makes this place great, but also the experience. I..."
shana adise
"Good sushi spot! Indoor and outdoor dining available- would recommend the outdoor tables at the back. Great value lunch menu - sushi comes with salad..."
Olivia M
"OMG! I could definitely say that this place have one of the BEST rolls i have ever try, Fire dragon roll my love!!! We orden some entrees that were..."
Daniela C
"I had sushi and sashimi combination for dinner, and it’s quite good! The portion is enough for me and the quality is good, the point is, very..."
Emma Chang
"This place is my favorite sushi in NYC. High quality, fresh, generous portions, affordable, amazing staff, and beautiful courtyard. The sexy roll,..."
Kia Zivari
"Went for lunch with the family. Friendly service and very very welcoming to my toddler. He got his own tableware, water, and complimentary avocado..."
Priscilla V
"Very nice place for lunch and dinner! Outdoor seating are great and..."
Lily
Mu Ramen
Mu Ramen
89/100 (1185 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Noodle
Dumplings
Pancakes
Wings
Foie gras
Ramen
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)
Tonkatsu
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)
Pork
Gyoza
Okonomiyaki
Tonkotsu ramen
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"Interesting and delicious appetizers, tasty ramen! It was crowded on a Friday night and we were lucky to be seated without a reservation - I'd make..."
K. Allen
"Small place but very warm and well-decorated. Worth the wait. The soup of the ramen is just perfect. Even when you finish all the soup, you won’t..."
Fiona Liu
"Went here for wife’s birthday...we had the Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen and OKONOMIYAKI appetizer. Ramen was top notch. Just amazing and the..."
Wallace Wang
"We were very lucky to be the first ones in the restaurant... I had made reservations on open table just in case though. Let me tell you... I think..."
Richard Go
"A must visit. Probably the best Japanese/Raman joint in NYC. Perfect for a first date, a casual night out with friends, or a business dinner —..."
Arjun
"Cash only. Recommend reservations. People do start lining up 10 to 15 min before opening. Sit at the bar if you want to see the chefs work. I..."
Jamie Lai
"2018.07 just renovated. Noodle good. MU ramen...21 no egg. 2 additional for the egg....oh soup is a bit salty... Because of the ingredients. Hard..."
Keith Pang
"Tried to come here on a Saturday night and the place was overly crowded. The wait was an hour and half long and this was about 8:45pm! We gave up...."
Shirly Shum
"Always go to here for their Ramen and burger. Every single time I’ve been here their atmosphere is so chill and friendly. The food is always on..."
Victoria Semizo
"Finally got a chance to eat here and it was amazing! We got to Mu Ramen around 7 in the evening on a Tuesday night and we had to wait about 15..."
Arlyn P
"Terrific ramen. Get a reservation as it will save you 45m of wait time on a busy night. Highly recommend, especially on a cold / brisk evening...."
Kent Santin
"Chef driven menu. What else can I say. If you enjoy exceptional food and service, this is the place for you. Husband/Wife team elevate the dining..."
George Kao
"Had an amazing experience at Mu Ramen. Had to try the limited and titular Mu Ramen for the first go round. Was left a bit underwhelmed by the amount..."
Omi
"My go to ramen spot in LIC. Excellent flavors, great ambiance, cozy experience. Not to mention their selection of imported Japanese beer. Def..."
Jacques Townsend
Kanki Sushi
Kanki Sushi
88/100 (64 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
"My family have been loyal to the owner for 10years plus and we have shared many memories with the staff. We love them like family and love the sushi...."
TA DK
"Had lunch here. They had great customer service and great food!..."
Sher
"My girlfriend loves this place. Never crowded, warm friendly place with decent sushi & drinks. Nice location on 31st St located on corner under the..."
Andrew R. Caban
"Excellent food, nice quantity and quality of size in the sashimi and good price. Good atmosphere and nice vibe!!! Will come back almost everyday..."
Coy Hardy
"Been coming here over ten years! Best sushi in Astoria! Quiet. Never crowded and awesome..."
Peter Fernandez
"food absolutely great, try the bento's for sure! only problem was a bit of a long wait but overall great food. Keep up the good..."
Truman Tsai
"Food was great. Chicken teriyaki combo is on point. Also Google maps has this restaurant in the wrong location. Address is correct but the map..."
Robin
"Just you standard sushi place, nothing special. They do have different types of sake which is..."
Sharder S. Islam
"Very good sushi! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good..."
Bart Nieuwstraten
"Great people, good on site service, reliable salmon rolls, healthy menu options. A real neighborhood..."
Matthew Schechter
"They have remodeled!! New look, same great service with a smile :) I love the rolls and..."
Angelina
"Very awesome place to eat. I recommend the bulgogi korean bbq meal...."
Gabriel Diaz
"Every time I come here, it's empty. It's a nice clean place with quality food. There should be more people in..."
Ed Gonz
"Amazing dinner, great service. Would definitely..."
Wendy Mclendon
"Good sushi.I have eaten there a couple of times..."
Aleksandra Zimny
"fairly priced, service was a little slow but not bad. pretty..."
Anon Nona
"So cute & everything was delicious, great hospitality..."
Tiny Taniaaa
Sapps
Sapps
86/100 (771 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great experience at Sapps for an early dinner, appetizers were very good, entries large and filling, and the staff was great. All three of our soups..."
DFW Food Dude
"Incredibly tasty little japanese spot. Every dish we tried was delicious. The plating was awesome. My rice bowl entree came out in a box. Woah. The..."
Drew barksdale
"Decor, service and food is absolutely amazing! Servers and wait staff are extremely attentive and friendly. Food is delicious and affordable...."
George Espinal
"Great vibes and food. Staff was very kind, friendly, and thoughtful. The udon was homely and sushi tasted fresh and good as well. The miso black cod..."
Fanny Yin
"The sushi here was amazing! Had some really delicious drinks too. The bathroom is a little weird (sliding door with a hook lol) but otherwise the..."
Vensy March
"Seriously one of the best bars/restaurants I’ve ever been to. Foods are delicious and drinks are so yummy. I ordered many appetizers since they..."
To To Tran
"I always order in this place, both dine in and to go. The employees are very friendly and polite. Sometimes when I order to go they gave me a free..."
Minerva C
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sapps, a small and trendy Japanese restaurant, and I cannot rave enough about the experience! From the..."
Eduardo Martinez
"Every time that I visit the restaurant, I order something different and my favorites, such a delightful menu. Always gladly surprised of the details..."
Mónica Ars
"Every dish was yummy but the spicy tuna & spicy salmon rolls have a special place in our tummies. It’s the simple things! Fresh ingredients,..."
Gabriela E. Mendez
Tamashii Blue
Tamashii Blue
86/100 (1570 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Ramen
Japanese
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The Ramen was on point here! They served the heat on the side so we can add the sweet heat to our liking. I loved the pork buns!! Very flavorful. The..."
Audrey Alonzo
"We tried the tamashii ramen and the tamashii tsukemen. The ramen was really tasty, but the tsukemen was not my favorite. The noodles for the tsukemen..."
Yolanda
"I found this restaurant from reddit and I was very glad I did. The restaurant is very small, maybe holds a few dozen guests. For such a small place..."
Sammy Weisgal
"My friend and I went to this place and the food was amazing. Service was an amazing and very clean and cool atmosphere. We ordered appetizers..."
C “CodeGreens” D
"Cute place decent ramen, not my favorite but it was still pretty good..."
Joseph S
"Such a wide array of options to choose from - they’re sure to have something you’ll love. Our waiter was super nice and was very helpful with..."
Andrew Dabydeen
"Was craving a Ramen before I leave the city. Ended up finding this spot and was not disappointed at all. Seating was very nice and intimate. Staff..."
Iwan Choo Ying
"AMAZING ramen, stumbled in here randomly one evening and the food did not disappoint! The ramen was super tasty and comforting, and the shrimp gyozas..."
Aoife Moore Kavanagh
"Small restaurant, big flavor. The flavor is very good made fresh and most importantly cooked..."
Ian
"Our company always orders from Tamashii. We love it because the food is fresh and flavorful and great to share! I personally recommend the Bao Buns..."
Rooh Afzah
"Went with my son and sister we purchased 2 edamame app, 2 gyoza dumpling appetizers, 3 different ramen bowls and one mochi dessert for a little more..."
Jozie
"Great food and service! Visiting LIC from New England, and came here for a late dinner with a friend. I had veggie seafood champon. It was amazing!..."
Matthew Dalke
"I usually go to Tamashi Red in Forest Hills but since I was in the area I decided to give it a try. This place is just as good. The shrimp shumai was..."
Joshua Dyer
"Amazing Service , Amazing Food , Amazing place !!!!!! Super great place to go to . The server was really nice from beginning to end , super clean and..."
Hermes Paulino
"Very cozy place for lunch. If you are a huge Takoyaki fan like me, don’t let this one slide. With very thin and tasty crest inside is 3 large..."
Sumira Ling
"On a street crowded with choices (and multiple Japanese restaurants) this place is perfect for noodle lovers. It has a few Korean dishes on the menu..."
Howard
"Had the Kara Miso Ramen for lunch, very impressed with the value, good noodle, tasty soup, and nice chunky chashu. The main problem to me is their..."
Ting Lik To
"2017.12 Nice ramen ... you can feel egg taste from noodle . . Slice pork is crispy grilled... not just boiled, not a big restaurant, i went on Sun,..."
Keith Pang
Fushia Restaurant
Fushia Restaurant
83/100 (97 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Japanese
Asian
Thai
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"REALLY GOOD sesame chicken and broccoli. Came here for a YayMaker paint night. Really..."
Jennifer Rivas
"The great staff was serving the following snacks: Mango salad: very refreshing and enough soft texture from the mango, crispiness from the bell..."
Gerardo Aponte
"Had a beautiful experience here at Plant nite with my mom for Mothers Day weekend!! the people were nice!! Bathrooms were nice a d clean.... and the..."
Naomi Cabrera
"One of the better authentic Chinese restaurants out there! By authentic Chinese, I mean authentic Chinese. No American nor fancy European influence..."
JS
"I had a superb in this place. We enjoyed the extraordinary ambience and the food. The staff were very personal. I’m content we eventually decided..."
Kole Hudson
"Very good, I enjoyed their sesame chicken lunch special. Pretty good deal. Delivery is always on time as well. I..."
justin justin
"Friendly staff, good food. The Teriyaki chicken was on point! My only gripe was the music. Pretty..."
Brendan Smith
"Food is alright but the price is absolutely unbeatable. Less than $10 lunch set..."
Joonhwan Park
"Great place. was in the area working and was happy to find it. Genral Tso's chicken was..."
Annie Watson
"Good food. Nice place to sit snd socialize. Good..."
Jonelle Byers
"Good variety of Asian dishes for great prices and good..."
Cassandra Cole Schouten
"The best Chinese ever, clean delicious, friendly!!! Go you not..."
Lucian cimpoes
"Best price for a lunch Special. Food is..."
TITO NÓLOC
"I picked up a package here.. I'll eat as soon as I get a chance and get back to yall..."
Sinful Omen
"Went for paint night. Drinks were strong and the food was..."
Brett D
Tokyo Sushi Bar & Japanese
Tokyo Sushi Bar & Japanese
81/100 (351 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
"Great food and service! It's so clean and gorgeous inside. Highly suggest coming..."
Kylie Palmer
"Tokyo Sushi Japanese has a cozy and authentic atmosphere, and the staff are very friendly. One of the standout features of Tokyo Sushi Japanese is..."
Jessica Lee
"i came to this restaurant to have my lunch today. It wasn’t busy today. Place is very clean. Girl who serve the was very kind and nice to me...."
yakkhanadha
"If you're in Staten Island and looking for an authentic Korean restaurant, this place is for you. Korean cooks and owner, legit flavors and..."
Paul De Leon (PhilNY11)
"Very friendly service, "traditional family service". Have to have a bit of patience to get good food. Remember you cannot rush greatness lol. Food..."
Sam Yeung
"One of my most favorite restaurants on the island. I've been coming here for years, ever since I was in grade school up the block. The vegetable..."
Joyce Anderson
"Excellent food. Even though it is clearly a Korean restaurant, I can definitely say this is some of the best Japanese food I have tasted on Staten..."
Ralph A.
"I feel like some of these bad reviews are for the wrong restaurant. I've never had bad service here and the sushi is delicious! I appreciate the..."
Pamela Liang
"Great experience, never had a Korean barbeque before. Food was delicious. We had the ribs bbq and the steak bbq. We loved it! We also had sushi...."
Alma Arocho
"Went with my daughter (11yo) to celebrate her upcoming graduation. The food and the experience were nothing short of amazing! Great cuts of meat,..."
J Charles
"This was my family’s first time eating at this restaurant. The food is fresh and tasted authentic. The waiters are fast, friendly and considerate...."
Grace Armada
"Delicious variety of Japanese and Korean food to order in one sitting. Phenomenal service, courses were brought out with perfect timing. Very high..."
Maka
"Delicious!!!! It was just us and it was my first time having Korean barbecue. Very kind people. Fresh ingredients. Loved..."
Maria Jirau-Torres
"Delicious food and excellent service! This place is always consistent and they've been here for a long time. I love Tokyo..."
David Rivera
"They have a very good menu and prices, the times I have been there the there is no wait and the food comes in good time and its delicious! It's..."
Doribeth Reyes
Pan-tastic Q
Pan-tastic Q
79/100 (1487 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Korean
"This place's food is pretty good. I've come here several times whenever I'm in a rush because they take ten minutes to make what you order. For me I..."
maggie
"Food is always fresh and tasty and the staff is..."
J. Choi
"Good price for the amount of food you're..."
Richard Tung
"affordable price and delicious. They are friendly as well - made the meal right away (i set wrong time for ubereats pickup) BTW, order by phone -..."
Yikun Cai
"My absolute go to spot in Queens- their food is so fresh and definitely has that home-y taste that just makes it even..."
G
"Definitely one of my favorite go-to's. Service and food is always amazing, for a good price and they're always extremely nice when I..."
Delsy Espinoza
"Nice for a quick lunch. Food is prepared quickly. The sushi is good for being premade. The ramen is good and prepared to..."
Kevin Davies
"Great beautiful place, features the Hudson river, lots of greenery and..."
R edd
"Fast tasty Asian foods conviently built into the..."
Alex Pla
"Delicious Food and Very Nice..."
Gerardo Lucero