Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
665 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Great tasting food. Only problem was that it was a little warm in there so we were sweating for most of the meal. AC seemed to kick in more toward..."
Mlchilders6
"Really cosy place for a relaxing and comforting meal. Friendly staff as well. We both had the tonkotsu ramen which was really good and exactly what I..."
Miss Lilly
"Different from your typical sushi joint. Find delicious tonkatsu soups..."
Silvi
"Katsu-Hama is situated in the heart of Midtown and offers a finer dining experience for their choosy..."
Tineey
"It is fairly easy to find decent tonkatsu dishes around New York City, most restaurants serving Japanese food have them, and do them well. Honestly,..."
Eat The World NYC
"Outstanding, the Chicken Katsu Don was very good and a very large portion. The egg was done perfectly and the chicken was very tender with a perfect..."
Jeffrey Hoelscher
"I went to the Katsu-Hama on 55th since I stayed at a hotel around that area. We went here for lunch one day and tried essentially everything on the..."
Raymond Lui
"I like a good crusted tonkatsu every now and again, and that is exactly what you get. It's something that's hard to make at home since you need to..."
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"The name says it all -- this is a go-to for all things katsu!! While they have their "staple" menu, there is also a seasonal menu worth checking out...."
Andy Ng
"Always wanna go back to eat Kaki Fry which is Fried Oyster, Ton Katsu which is breaded Pork and beef bowl.
But for some reason the first time I went..."
Irish De Marco
"This place has really good Katsu! They're pork loin is top notch and tasted amazing. Really tender and good bits of fat without being too much. They..."
Kale N
"I come here during lunch for the ramen..it's pretty good. Not amazing but good. Service is good as well. Food came out pretty quick. Haven't..."
"Good sushi. On a recommendation I went to Kawa Sushi. Walked quite a way from my office. The sushi was great however no one informed me its a little..."
"You know a restaurant is beyond great when you can take your 100 year old grandmother for her first Japanese cuisine experience and a father who is..."
Chris H.
"Not your typical Americanized Japanese. Really good food with excellent..."
Melissa Linteau
"Atmosphere was elegantly classic Japanese but not pretentious. Service was friendly and efficient but not obsequiously so. Food was beautifully..."
Matt Fong
"Best authentic Japanese Comfort Cuisine and the Atmospheric was elegantly classic Japanese excellent..."
Sam Ho
"The service was wonderful, and the food even..."
Daniel Graham
"Very nice restaurant,everything was fresh and delicious the tables and ceilings are well designed! The Tea Aroma was..."
Hsieh Sudee
"We had a meal here the evening before our wedding and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The restaurant was very clean and the staff were great. One guy in..."
Jemma Fan
"Took my cousin for her birthday. We both had the mini Kaisen don set and split a large homemade tofu. The tofu texture was almost like custard. It..."
Susan Sung Danelian
"Was my first time visiting. Visited with a my Japanese friend and she said this was the real deal. Food was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented...."
Michelle BloiseCastillo
"Excellent food and Great service. I can't wait to go..."
Steve Foster
"The quality for the price is unmatched for this type of Japanese..."
Matt Fry
"Their food is delicious.. Raw product is fresh, such as salmon from Alaska, Chimahoke fish from Baring Sea... Their service is good.. The only thing..."
Duang Aroonratskul
"Never..."
Yvonne Chu
"Best authentic Japanese comfort food - dishes have unique flavors and ingredients that are truly crafted with genuine Japanese touch. This restaurant..."
Jane Shohara
"After reading many reviews, my expectations for Ootoya were high...could I get a seat right away at the bar at 6PM on a Friday? Would the food,..."
Gordon Merrill
"Great Japanese comfort food. Come at 5:30 no waiting at all . The service and atmosphere is great as..."
Jennie C. Cheung
"My first time here tonight. Sashimi and the pork katsu are so good. I'm going back very..."
ViviMar Val
"Excellent food, worth the..."
Jennifer Z Cheng
""Good food the..."
Daniel Sanchez Landa
"Hi! My sister works here! So ...the food is really yummy especially the grilled..."
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Komsan Rabiebdeelert
"This is a better Ootoya location. The service was wonderful as the other locations in the City although they forgot our credit card for a very long..."
Libinski 0G
"This place is my go-to comfort Japanese food. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. I especially liked the salmon nabe soup and the pork..."
Christina Sam
"Always loved Ootoya but they have kind of slipped recently. Service was a little slow. Miso soup was cold and bathroom wasn't as clean as it usually..."
BusyBurdie
"Will definitely come back!! I loved the dessert! Not too sweet. Perfect miso soup. First time eating crunchy sushi. They kept falling apart but that..."
Катерина Мирон
"The foods are delicious and I love the small portions! The fish was amazing! The desserts are tasty, not very sweet, perfectly..."
Kevin Le
"In summary: we loved everything we ate.
We also ordered too much and ate a bit too much. But, too much of a good thing isn’t bad.
We strongly..."
Zachary Dennett
"I had the Bara Charashi Don which I really enjoyed. The fish is decently fresh. Some items on their menu seemed overpriced, for example, their..."
Leon So
"It’s my bday lunch with my partner. We ordered Hokka fish set and salmon bowl. They are elegant and delicious. They comes with a main fish and a..."
Kelsi Y
"An exceptional meal. We came in for a casual lunch and were wowed the moment we stepped in. Great service and ambience. The Japanese butterfish bento..."
Tommy Lei Studio
"Ootoya Chelsea provided a wonderful backdrop for our mixed group dinner. The service was commendable and the food arrived hot and swiftly, a sure..."
"I was here two days in a row for lunch. I ordered the miso soup, house salad, rock shrimp appetizer and the dragon roll.
The food was consistent,..."
Sherif
"The staff was so kind and the food was absolutely delicious!! This was also the best ramen I’ve ever had, especially for the price! Will definitely..."
Lily Zhou
"Great restaurant!! Excellent service and amazing food. Great ambient. Great location. I recommend it 150%. You won't regret..."
Ana Cris Benito
"Definitely a must visit when you're in the city.
The vibes were immaculate.
My favorite were the garlic shrimp, the fried oysters and the shrimp..."
LeLe
"Popped in here on our way home for a mid week dinner! Some really tasty and different sushi options which we really liked! Vibe felt a little like..."
Jackie sullivan
"Nice sushi restaurant at Columbus Circle, had a portable ice fan unit for supplemental cooling for some reason. Salmon teriyaki was good, crispy and..."
Jia Sun
"Excellent service! It was friendly and clean with a great selection. The sushi and. noodles were tasty and they have seating by the bar, open by the..."
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"Amazing restaurant to experience Japanese cuisine in Hell's Kitchen. My wife and I were novices of sushi and the staff kindly guided us through the..."
Samrudha Dixit
"Food is delicious. Always enjoy bringing guests visiting.
Only recommendation - you should give free refills on ice tea — it costs nothing to..."
Susan J
"A really cold day in December, and a really nice warm Sake and Ramen bowl to complement it with.
Coupled with the warm/low light and a soft sounding..."
"Best ramen in nyc, traditional, not creative, tonkatsu the best - better than cooper sq..."
Cocoman
"Locals turned us onto this noodle spot and we always come back when we're in town. Great value and very consistent quality. The sungle of Cho Pan was..."
Ragnar Avery
"Inexpensive, good ramen. If you need a hearty, cheap meal, I'd recommend this place. It's not fancy, but it's does things well enough to more than..."
Scott K
"Solid ramen. My wonton ramen was only ho-hum. The noodles were good, the pork slices were good, but the wontons wrappers were completely falling..."
Meredi
"Big bowls that keep your tummy and wallet full! Ramen noodle bowls were amazing! Fried dumplings were a great appetizer as well. Its a tiny..."
Lisa
"Delicious Ramen Near Carnegie Hall. I went here for lunch during a rehearsal break at Carnegie a while back. Nice to have such a great and..."
Steve M
"I am wondering if, to make tons of money, people should not open a ramen restaurant!!! Each time I went to any restaurant of this sort, it was packed..."
I Just Want To Eat
"Midtown is a really awful place to be, but unfortunately my MoMA membership and moviegoing on 53rd Street has forced me to look around the area for..."
"Interesting and creative sushi place. Some dishes are really good - white tuna sushi with seared tomato and triple decker with caviar and uni. Other..."
Alex Serebrov
"Truly amazing, All omakaze are so tasty, yet delicate. This location are always busy which is good thing for them! So Reservation is recommended. The..."
Korapin Srisom
"Sushi Seki has great sushi, and it is open very late too! Come in, sit at the sushi bar, say "omikase", and lots of great sushi appears. Third time..."
Charles Lamb
"The service and food were excellent! Some of the best sushi we’ve had in a..."
Zuhdi Abdo
"Absolutely delicious omakase for a pretty penny. They do open omakase so it keeps going until you ask for it to close off.
If you have a budget, you..."
Tammy Liu
"Personally this is my favorite sushi spot in NYC. I ordered the Sushi dinner and my partner ordered the seki special. Both great choices if you want..."
Andy
"Quality sushi and great service, but prices seemed to be very high and the environment felt a little cramped.
They have a very wide selection of..."
Hal Doueck
"Be prepared to pay, but this place is awesome. The hours, the kitchen staff hangout factor, the fact that it's busy late...it's serious sushi. But..."
Sean Cushing
"Came here on the eve of my birthday for the Omakase. What an amazing experience. There was some pretty out of the box sushi served and not a single..."
Chennan Mao
"I want to give this place a 5.
What I liked:
1. We told them we weren’t comfortable w the outdoor table they gave us because it was on top of two..."
Carly Pisarri
"Everything was very delicious and staff was very..."
Peony Studio NY
"Absolutely the best sushi I've ever had! Try the one with the tomato on top... it was delicious!
Flavors and freshness were 5 stars...."
Brittany Paige
"Fantastic meal and sakes. Omakase was a great value and..."
"If you are a Ramen lover, that’s the place. It’s been around for a while and the menu options doesn’t change much but their classics are..."
Bruno Faria
"Yama Ramen has been around for quite some time, and is a good fallback if you are craving a bowl. The pork broth was decently flavorful, the..."
Terry Chu
"Ramen!!
Service 5 stars
Food 5 stars
Prices 5 stars
Environment 5 starts
I think they have the best Ramen in Manhattan, even NYC. I been looking..."
Amelia Ochoa
"By far one of the best meals I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time. The flavors were incredible, especially the braised beef. I had never had..."
Bailey Sturgis
"One out of many good ramen restaurants in the city.
As you walk up the stairs and head into the restaurant it feels as something you'd experience in..."
Raiya Safaia
"The food tasted great! Good portion for the size (for the ramen) and the buns are delicious. I had a reservation but when I arrived there was plenty..."
Maiesha Zarin
"This is as close to an authentic Japanese place as possible that I've been to. Authentic Japanese decor with stools that let you store your bag,..."
Kirill Zolotaresvskiy
"The ramen was amazing, lovely flavors and toppings. The only bad thing was the egg which was just a regular boiled egg half instead of a halfway..."
"Situated in one of my favourite localities in Manhattan, Takumi my new favourite taco place.. It's Japanese inspired ... Yeah.. How cool is that!!..."
Prithvi Chandrasekhar
"Cozy but busy food joint within the Chelsea market with good food. Although there wasn’t halal options we opted for seafood/ vegetarian options..."
Aatikah Sajid
"Absolutely loved this place. Draft Sapporo to wash down a couple of delicious Japanese/Mexican fusion tacos. I had the spicy tuna and the braised..."
paul moody
"While exploring Chelsea Market, be sure to stop in for a drink and a snack at Takumi Taco! I enjoyed a delicious (and beautiful) Paloma plus a few..."
Ashley Kepchar
"Good foods but smaller portions, margaritas are great and I enjoyed Chelsea market for their margaritas😍. Will definitely try other dishes next..."
Mira Mal
"SOOOO good!!! Delicious and reasonably priced. Got these tacos: chicken adobo, Japanese curry beef, and spicy tuna - all were so delicious and I was..."
Jenn Islam
"Loved my food – satisfying and delicious. They have seating both inside and out although be warned that it is busy on the weekends. If you don’t..."
Anastasia M
"Came here at 6pm on a Tuesday night and there was no capacity to sit inside, but there were empty tables outside that we were able to grab right..."
Martina Ruseva
"Japanese Curry Taco is bursting with flavor, medium heat, but insanely good
Short rib taco, good, not as impressive after trying the curry taco. The..."
greta vanderloop
"Surprising good option on the Chelsea Market, the Japanese/Mexican fusion dishes are veery good with a very cold beer and amazing marguerita...."
Luis Felipe de Oliveira
"Everyone who comes to NYC always has Chelsea Market in places to visit and we did. It has many little restaurants inside. We walked around and my..."
3dogs1monkey
"I was pleasantly surprised by how well Japanese and Mexican flavors go together at this amazing restaurant! Their sake sangria is so good that I want..."
Bow K. Techataveekijkul
"What a fascinating combination of creamy salty sweetness of the shrimp with the immediate note of smoking chipotle. Ending with a nice warmth from..."
Beau Bender
"Food is great and the service is so fast. Recommend the poke nachos, marinated cucumbers, and the spicy tuna..."
Maeve Jopson
"The food is great and the portions are reasonable. If you are at Chelsea to try different things this is a place to stop by to have a taco or..."
Adati Tarfa
"We stumbled upon this place and it was a delightful surprise. I recommend the Japanese curry taco and the carnitas taco - very..."
Claire Afolabi
"the best mexican with a Japanese twist! i had the pork tacos with a sangria, my daughter the nachos with a Japanese beef topping & she wouldn’t..."
"Had family dinner there. While other places had a wait time of at least 30-40 minutes, we got our table right away! Food quality is high as well as..."
Sadhana Shah
"Located in the posh Bryant Park Hotel, Koi is not unknown to me, having discovered that place in another location few years ago for Restaurant Week...."
I Just Want To Eat
"One of the best restaurants in New York. Highly recommend the Northern Lights roll, spicy tuna crispy rice, salmon carpaccio and can't forget the koi..."
SweetsAndSunsets
"Very nice restaurant. Food, service and atmosphere were all..."
Mary Mitchell
"Great Food and ambiance. Had a very good meal with my wife. Enjoyed the dining room and service. The Sushi and rolls were outstanding with very..."
Paulsantacat
"Amazed. Great service, atmosphere and FANTASTIC dishes. All the sushi was fresh and tasty, and our dinners were great. You have to try the Krispy..."
David Eats
"Good food, great service. Food came out at the same time as the appetizer though. A little spacing between courses would have been..."
"My Favorite!. Koi is my favorite restaurant. Love the atmosphere, love the food, love the staff. That's why we keep coming..."
No Comment
"Metrosexy Sushi. Very quickly: the food is decent. Fish is fresh, but not very imaginative on the sushi end of things. Try the passion fruit-mint..."
Calittle
"Sure it's a little pricey, but everything they serve is the best you'll find anywhere. Seared toro of the..."
TravelingStylishly
"Some great selections. Obviously over-priced, but a very interesting atmosphere and great rock shrimp rolls as well as..."
Andy L.
"So I was on my way home from my mom’s early birthday celebration. As I rode the train I felt hungry and I had a craving for sushi, I wanted it..."
Angel Rodriguez
"This meal was just what I felt like. The surroundings were beautiful, the food was just delicious, and our server, Bonnie, went above and..."
Fritosandfoiegras
"It was a great experience. The place is definitely popular so I would definitely recommend a reservation. The only problem we had is that some how..."
Anthony Paparelli
"Delicious food, and great atmosphere! Very fast service. Double Tuna and Northern Lights roll sushi was absolutely incredible, cocktails were great..."
Lina Abisoghomyan
"Beautiful restaurant! The food and drinks here are delicious! I would suggest getting a little bit of everything! Just make sure when you go there to..."
Joselyn Vargas
"This place is awesome. I felt that I am in Asia continent. I ordered 🌮 lobster 🦞 Taco was very delicious. Then I ordered sunfire sushi 🍱, it..."
Samia
"Delicious food, warm & friendly service, GORGEOUS interior design! They have some very interesting areas to explore and it's at least 3 stories. I..."
Courtney Averett
"Ask for Gabriel (sp). She knows the menu and Sake inside and out. We had the most delicious bottle of cold sake I have ever enjoyed - Daiginjo-..."
John Boccuzzi
"Had some dinner at this sushi spot with my friends. Our waitresses were super kind and seated us. The interior definitely sets the mood. We ordered..."
sabrina liew
"This place is so phenomenal. I loved the decorations inside and I was lucky enough to get my entire group into a booth seating that overlooked the..."
Sophie Kristie
"Reallly love this place.
We have social gathering with our guests from overseas and they like the food and ambience. Highly..."
Emmanuel Mabini
"I’ve come here consistently for years and have taken friends and colleagues here. This is a great place for dinner, should it be corporate dinner..."
Hermione Krumm
"In traditional Koi fashion ~ an excellent dining experience! I flew in late to NYC from LA and wanted something familiar. The room was amazing and..."
Gillian Goldman
"This place is super busy! And for good reason. The atmosphere is nice and classy, with moody lighting, a darker color palette overall and interesting..."
Christina Luo
"Had a chance to go to Koi for a company function. Food was good. It got really busy at 6pm where you could barely move around the lobby and dining..."
Jose Almejo
"Found this hidden gem near Bryant Park! We didn’t have a reservation, but they were able to seat us no problem. Ambiance is lovely! A perfect..."
Chloe
"Amazing meal with attentive service and delicious food. I always appreciate a restaurant with ample options for..."
Alyssa Miron
"There are only a few great sushi near near Bryant Park and Koi is the best one. In the Bryant Park Hotel, Koi is a staple of the midtown lunch..."
Jesse Singh
"Excellent food, might seem a little steep but the high quality of food makes it acceptable. The sides are particularly good, I had the green beans..."
Aimée Z.
"Good, ambiance and service is always impeccable! Always love coming in and visiting the team at Koi NY! They’re always so accommodating and..."
"The fact that you can grab a quick bento box outside of the store is a big win for this restaurant. It usually gets packed inside for lunch so its..."
Daiki Nakajima
"Katsu-curry is the ultimate, decadent, Japanese comfort food. Katsu is a breaded, deep-fried piece of meat (usually pork), which is crisped to..."
The Restaurant Fairy
"Healthy comfort Japanese food, great miso veggie soup, and cabbage salad with light dressing. Dining here is a nice break from Fifth Ave...."
Sophie
"Beautiful restraint. The cooking here feels effortless and simple. Chicken skewers and bare bones basics of japanese cuisine are served here, and..."
Phan
"Katsu-curry is the ultimate, decadent, Japanese comfort food. Katsu is a breaded, deep-fried, piece of meat (usually pork), which is crisped to..."
The Restaurant Fairy
"Dear Food Diary, Katsu-hama has the juiciest pork cutlets I've tasted in midtown. Actually, dare I say in the city? The place is long and narrow,..."
ChubbyChineseGirl
"It is fairly easy to find decent tonkatsu dishes around New York City, most restaurants serving Japanese food have them, and do them well. Honestly,..."
Eat The World NYC
"As much as we love Buffalo, we acknowledge its culinary omissions: compared with 15 years ago, the city and suburbs have declined in authentic -..."
Jeremy Horwitz
"Cream croquette and takoyaki is must.
Pork cutlet tastes savory. The panko is crunchy and not..."
sung won Lee
"Great place for Japanese food. it's so delicious. i've had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back. prices are decent. i see why..."
judy price
"Comparing this to katsu from Asia, it's not amazing. But it is still relatively good though and decently priced.
The normal pork loin was a bit..."
Alan Estrada
"Good quality of food. This is more home style Japanese food. Loved cold soba and..."
S. E. Lee
"My favorite Japanese restaurant near my office. Great value and the food is always fresh and..."
Pamela Holtrop
"Great lunch boxes! There's a counter at the door so you can quickly choose one, pay and go. Dining in is also..."
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