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)
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Mochidoki
Mochidoki
93/100 (216 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Healthy
Japanese sweets parlour
Japanese
International
Healthy
Cafe
Japanese sweets parlour
Japanese
International
Dinner
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Sit down
Healthy
International
Japanese
Japanese sweets parlour
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Cheap Eats
Sakaya
Sakaya
93/100 (164 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Japanese
Japanese
Wine Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Japanese
Wine Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I live in Tokyo and drink sake regularly. When I want to send a present to friends in the States, I head to Sakaya. Their selection is excellent, and..."
Michael Pronko
"Hard to find a good sake store and this place is the best that I've found. Great selection of sake and you can special order other sakes..."
Arammaru Kim
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Toshihiko Kihara
Avalon New York
Avalon New York
93/100 (112 ratings)
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American
Chinese
Japanese
French
Thai
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Odo
Odo
93/100 (287 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
Mid-range
Yuba Restaurant
Yuba Restaurant
93/100 (464 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here a Saturday afternoon while walking around the East Village. This non pretentious spot offers amazing Japanese cuisine and top notch..."
Andres Spinel
"We got the edamame and rock shrimp for the appetizer. For sushi we got 2 classic rolls including spicy blue fin tuna, crispy white fish roll and Yuzu..."
Alina
"We came here mid afternoon on a Saturday so it wasn't too crowded. Service was super quick, and food was fresh. We got a bunch of classic rolls,..."
Jeffrey Chew
"Staff here is helpful and kind, prompt with food and requests. This low-key, quiet atmosphere with classic sushi options is perfect for an intimate..."
Lucia Chan
"Very fresh sushi. I’ve been here more than a few times and it has been consistent with the food and service. I got the two rolls that comes with..."
shakira s
"Very good food and very attentive staff. Came here with a friend without a reservation and the host was very accommodating. I especially enjoyed the..."
Malachi Nelson
"We’ve had delicious dinner, California Uni was amazing and huge. Chef even gave us “happy new year” two free pieces of truffle salmon sushi...."
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Kyo Ya
Kyo Ya
93/100 (343 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Crab
Tempura
Tea Dealers
Tea Dealers
93/100 (168 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Cafe
Contemporary
Japanese
Asian
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Cafe
Wine Bar
Dinner
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Café
Café
Asian
Contemporary
Japanese
Wine Bar
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"If you want high-qualified genuine teas, 29b teahouse is the right place for you. If you look for unusual cocktails or natural wines, you can try..."
Sue Lee
Sushi Dojo Nyc Noodle House
Sushi Dojo Nyc Noodle House
93/100 (627 ratings)
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Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Hot Ginger
Hot Ginger
92/100 (132 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
"The service was good . Answered many questions. . Accommodated changies in the special . Never felt rushed . Food was tasty , hot and plentiful ...."
Carol Fruchtman-Di Marco
"Delicious food and lovely staff. Our waitress is very attentive as..."
Pauleene Joahnna
"I love the service! The workers are so friendly! The resturant is so clean and you will love the food, it is sooooo delicious! I will recommend this..."
YanQin Zheng
"Just a great experience, the food is a beautiful journey thru your bud..."
George Garrido
"Food is very good, presentation is excellent, price is reasonable and the bathroom is..."
Renato Lirag
"Love love love the sisters always treat us like family and the chief is..."
Michael Ettinger
"it is nice place to go with friends and femily.food is so good,the dacoretion so pretty.I will be..."
Kida Liu
"Best coconut curry soup, love the sushi, always fresh. Great lunch specials and lovely..."
Lisa J. Laura- Cohen
Sushi You
Sushi You
92/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
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"Hit this up on a Wednesday for lunch! Such an amazing deal and the chef was super generous! We got Combo C for $68/each. It was ramen and 7 piece..."
Mindy Lai
"Service from the owner and one waitress, impeccable. Local, good vibes, old school in a good way. Amazing sashimi and sushi, will be back for..."
Iona Szkurnik
"Been coming here for years. Best chirashi bowl in nyc hands down. Not sure how many people know about this spot and I almost don’t want to share..."
Joyce Ma
"To say 30% of the experience was the fun and charming environment, the service, and interacting with Chef Micu would suggest the quality and..."
Lainey Nash
"It is a hidden gem in Manhattan. If you like a non-fresh sushi from Whole Foods, don’t go this restaurant. If you want a genuine sushi with superb..."
Hugh Park
"Sushi is super fresh and absolutely delicious! Service is awesome and so friendly! This is hidden gem sushi in NYC. Must..."
nahoko burkesullivan
"We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant and it was one of the best sushi places we’ve ever been to. The freshest fish, kindest owners and the..."
Lindsey Hardiman
"Still the best sushi in NYC. ❤️❤️❤️ Been coming here for years. Miku-san is the best sushi chef this side of the pacific. For Covid they..."
Hosanna Tolman
"Best chirashi bowl and service I’ve ever experienced in my ten years of living here. I wish I could come eat here everyday. The ambiance is..."
Marisa Karenchak
"The best sushi bar in all of Midtown East! Great for a work lunch and even better for omikase dinner! Miku-san is a master at sushi and will treat..."
Rob Domingo
Gyu-kaku Japanese Bbq
Gyu-kaku Japanese Bbq
92/100 (5655 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Pork
Dumplings
Salad
Wings
Scallops
Duck
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Fish Soup
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Bibimbap
Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
Sit down
Barbecue
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Incredible food!!! Our waiter was extremely helpful and attentive to our table. Would recommend this place to..."
Jessica Dimitroff
"Food was delicious. Loved how they had the combinations so we didn’t have to struggle with what meats to order and such. Discounted pricing for the..."
Elle Wu
"Perfect spot for a party! Had the best time!! Happy hour is the best time to..."
Timothy A Damico
"I have been here a few times. Drinks are great and worth the price. The food is even..."
Natasha Mc
"Love love loved this place. Celebrated my daughters 16th birthday with family and it was great. Price was perfect service was awesome they even sang..."
Lemz Larell
"My meal was very good & tasty very fast service,happy hour drinks were great not weak at..."
Deatrice Solomon
"Food quality was excellent, I would highly recommend this..."
Scott Sanders
"The food was fantastic, extremely fresh and great services. Would highly..."
Andy Leen
"Awesome place we loved every bites!!😍👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝👏👏👏👏 Was Good to the..."
Maria Pacheco
"This is our third time going there. Each time it was a surprise date night treat by my fiancé and each time I was squealing in delight😂 as it’s..."
AVERY WHITE
"Best part of this place is their Wagyu beef and large private party rooms. If you are a big family and in need of a dinner place with large number..."
Seref Cinar Ozenc (SCOsays)
"Last year when I visited this place, I was in a rush and couldn't try the BBQ menu. This time around, I spent about 2 hours ordering everything I..."
Jasmine Gill
"First time having a Japanese BBQ cooking my own meat and it was really fun. All the meats are really tasty with great seasoning and marinades. I’d..."
Patryk Przybyl
"The exquisite taste of the high-quality meats at this Japanese BBQ restaurant is beyond compare. Complementing this are the exceptional side dishes,..."
Mariya Poy
"We had the premium special. It was amazing! Filet, Flank and Pork were very tasty. Definitely..."
Todd Johnson
"Went to Gyu-Kaku before a Broadway show. We booked a table, but showed up a bit early and had some happy hour cocktails waiting for the rest of the..."
Andrew McKenna
"i love this casual japanese bbq. i got lots of beef and pork sausages. the cucumber addicating salad and spicy cabbage salad were to die for. i will..."
behn farahpour
"Great Place To Have A Date Night With A Love One, A Group of Friends or Even With Your Family. This Place Is Also Kid Friendly. This Is An Experience..."
Jonathan Ruiz
"This place is really all that.. Its a nice restaurant for a date, friends, family, literally anything. Staff is amazing, very helpful, and..."
Francesca Pagan
Sushi By Bou
Sushi By Bou
92/100 (209 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
Rokc
Rokc
92/100 (246 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Japanese
Seafood
Dinner
Oyster
Ramen
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
Tonkatsu Matsunoya
Tonkatsu Matsunoya
92/100 (712 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Fish Soup
Tonkatsu
"This place is clean fast and delicious! Very reasonable..."
Steph Chavez
"Everything from the food to the atmosphere is the closest you will get to an authentic tonkatsu restaurant in Japan. Little touches like the model..."
Gabe Mizrachi
"I got the Beef Don Set B. Everything taste amazing! The chef gave a lot of thought in the quality of the ingredients. The miso soup sets the tone of..."
Chong Jye Ying
"Best tonkatsu place in NY. Also my favorite Japanese spot. This is a no tips restaurant. Currently due to the pandemic, they are offering huge..."
Stanley Cheong
"quick service, clean nook near Grand Central,miso soup, boxed tableware, napkins,chopsticks sets an experience to Asian dining,chicken katsu don..."
Maricar Atienza
"The Matsunoya experience reminds me of Japan. Meals are tip free. The pork cutlets are breaded with panko and are well fried. The curry is slightly..."
Jack Mok
"Great service and food tastes good. I eat smaller portion and it was just right for..."
the yumee
"The food is so good and very satisfying! If I work in NYC, I would like to pick up a dinner at this place anytime I don’t know what to have. And as..."
Lynn Liu
"Authentic Japanese fare in a casual setting. Try the set..."
Sue Q
Ivan Ramen
Ivan Ramen
92/100 (8655 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Meatballs
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)
Pork
Noodle
Eggplant
Chili
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing food, atmosphere and service. Diana served us and it was amazing, super friendly and really knows the menu. Explained us with a lot of..."
Marcos Paulo Soares Silvestre
"For appetizers we ordered the pickled cucumbers which tasted good, nothing new or special. We also got the bao buns, probably have to be my favorite..."
Ives
"I went for the chicken ramen as a first timer. I liked the crispy chicken skin, the broth was creamy & flavorful. Would love to try the triple..."
RebeO
"Made a reservation for two at 1:30pm on a Sunday and it was packed. Service was friendly and quick. I got the Shoyu Ramen and we had the Picked..."
Deborah C
"Super packed on an early Sunday evening. Service was friendly and food came out in reasonable time considering the restaurant was packed. The vegan..."
Dhruv Patel
"Super friendly service and they are very happy to explain any questions about the menu. The flavor of the starters and ramen really stands out strong..."
Mike (mikedmd)
"I’ve leart about Ivan Ramen from Alex (French Guy Cooking) in his ramen series and I’ve been wanting to visit ever since. I live in London I knew..."
Teo Stoleru
"No words! This place was crazy delicious 😋! One of us had the gluten-free noodles and they were HEAVENLY! The salad, ramen, and dessert was..."
Kathleen Charli Hibbert
"Wagyu pastrami buns are fire! Ramen was great but personally not a fan of chicken broth so didn’t enjoy as much as I would’ve hoped. Not the..."
Al F.
"The food was more a 3.5 for me (loved the heirloom carrots, was not entirely satisfied with the vegan ramen), but I know the friend I dined with..."
Simran Purokayastha
Sushi By Bou - Times Square
Sushi By Bou - Times Square
92/100 (647 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Pokebab
92/100 (159 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Sit down
Japanese
Mid-range
"It's my new favorite. I might have to visit Brooklyn again just to go here. And the person making my bowl was so kind...he let me sample the sauces..."
Jean Applegate Kannan
"The food was great and employees were friendly. It has a good..."
Linda Carpenter Letson
"Tastest food, kindest people, nice prices. Thank..."
Ivan Klimovskikh
"Great..."
Roman Kulberg
Omakase By Teisui
Omakase By Teisui
92/100 (778 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
Shoji
Shoji
92/100 (1909 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Sushi
Japanese
Reservations
Dinner
Fine Dining
"A wonderful omakase. The service is spot on and on point, and the restaurant is gorgeous. Ichimura's omakase is terrific, and his freedom having..."
Jonathan Wigser
"Truly spectacular. A gem in a city full of noise. What a special evening watching Chef Ichimura's artistry..."
Jacqueline Hensel
Ootoya
Ootoya
92/100 (958 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Sobakoh Restaurant
Sobakoh Restaurant
92/100 (87 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Tempura
Yopparai Sake Bar & Restaurant
Yopparai Sake Bar & Restaurant
91/100 (1054 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"Kick ass speak-easy Japanese and spectacular Tsukune and great sake..."
Sebastian Huber
"..."
Takafuji Ukon
Keki Modern Cakes
Keki Modern Cakes
91/100 (1041 ratings)
Dessert
Japanese
Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Reservations
Takeout
Mid-range
New York Sushi Ko
New York Sushi Ko
91/100 (56 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
"For me; this place exemplifies Omotenashi, loosely defined as the art of selfless hospitality, is a cornerstone of Japanese culture. To welcome..."
Daniel Russo
"Great Omaha see at a reasonable price. Can't wait to go..."
Joe Megie
"great Sushi Chef and his philosophy of Sushi-ko, I'm trying to do the same in Poland Please send me more information on the..."
Beata Popławska
Pado
Pado
91/100 (511 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Korean
Japanese
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bonsai Kakigori
Bonsai Kakigori
91/100 (146 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Where do I start? I wasn't expecting to find a shop in New York that sells kakigori exclusively - after recently having learned more about the..."
Angela Lee
"As a first foray into the world of Kakigori, this place was PERFECT. The flavors were unique and creative, and leverage my existing understanding of..."
Max Ritt
"My absolute favorite kind of ice ! Never met a flavor I didn’t like. 100/10 would..."
Suze Kaufman
"The only thing that tops the delicious flavors is the wonderful and friendly service. This is a must have dessert no matter the time of..."
Abraar Ahmad
"Better than the other shaved ice places in NYC. The first time I went, I got the coconut lime one and it was good, but the second time I got..."
Cécilia Li
"This was one of the most unique and delicious desserts/snacks I have ever tried! Truly a must try! Craving another..."
Nick Cody Friedman
"A delicious treat, can't wait to try all the different..."
Stephanie Blumenthal
"Super unique and delicious! Best dessert in town..."
Olga Kogan
"All the flavors are amazing. A unique dessert..."
Sobhon Khairy
"Changed my life!! Teared up a little when I first tried..."
Eura Myrta
Kibo Japanese Grill
91/100 (1512 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Sit down
Japanese
Reservations
Dinner