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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"Simple yet tasty. I went here for lunch and it had a long line outside the place. The wait is approximately about 20-25 minutes. The seating is a bar..."
Soraya Kaoroptham
"Very good place overall, 7 out 10. The Toro handroll was very good. I don't understand why they have lobster & crab on their menu. They are very..."
Carlos M Taveras
"AMAZING value and quality for an AMAZING price. I would definitely recommend you visit, but be prepared for a ~45-60 minute wait on busy days.
Fish..."
Leon So
"There was a bit of a wait which i wasn’t expecting as a party of 1. I think they could have made it a bit more welcoming when I asked about a seat..."
Marisa Ritter
"Love coming here, I make it a stop every time I’m in New York. First tried this place in 2019 and it’s still just as amazing. The food quality..."
G Argentini
"No reservations, so you just line up to be seated at the bar - I went solo which was great. I’d go with 2 other people maximum. You can order set..."
Jessica C.
"Sushi rolls were extremely high quality. Would recommend that you try everything but I loved the toro, shrimp, and lobster. It can be a bit busy but..."
Maaz Ahsan
"Our first New York dining experience led us to Kazunori, renowned for its exceptional handrolls
1️⃣ The Nozie: a mix of 6 handrolls with salmon,..."
Vellesya
"This place was DELICIOUS, definitely worth the hype! I really liked how simple everything was. Get seated, pick your rolls and then then serve you..."
Maggie G
"My new favourite place in NYC for a quick snack! Upon arrival the host seats you (bar style seating only), and you’re promptly greeting by your..."
Tiffany Ngan
"A cold beer and warm hand rolls made right in front of you. Bliss. The toro rolls are my favorite - but the 6 rolls sets are fun. Get there before..."
Joseph Alminawi
"I was looking for a quick bite after arriving in NYC and decided to try getting takeout from KazuNori. It took about 15-20 minutes to get the food..."
Gloria Ha
"Soooo good and very affordable too!
Fish was very fresh, the nori was so crispy, and the warm rice was really the star of every roll.
4-6 rolls per..."
Michael Meng
"Great experience at this hand roll sushi bar! Friendly stuff and amazing sushi made in front of you. We got the 6 hand roll option each, my favorite..."
Dimi
"Very convent and price wise very good choose. Easy and quick in and out with delicious hand rolls. Rice is good and warm, wrap is good, fish options..."
Fatos Pinar (Alumni)
"Even on the busy nights, they keeps things smooth. My favorite part about KazuNori is that the employees never seem stressed. That, and the..."
Arian Pazooki
"Amazing food. Good service. The wait was arounf 20mins when it's packed but its worth..."
Amor Wiseley
"don’t get me wrong— kazu nori is great and the handrolls were delicious for an affordable dinner in midtown. however:
- wait can be long, 30..."
Iris Peng
"So delicious! When it comes to a sushi restaurant, how fresh the fish is determines how good the sushi/handroll is.
The service was nice and..."
"My daughter and I had lunch today for the first time and loved it - we both ordered the seafood lover’s roll and it was amazing. Friendly staff..."
Linda Vandegrift-Smyth
"Fresh food, prompt delivery, and courteous delivery guys. I love this place after ordering twice already. The prices are on the high side if you are..."
Andrea C. Ivey
"Nice, cozy place and reasonable prices..,very friendly..."
Genesis Munoz
"I am a regular at this spot. The shrimp tempura rocks and the Spider..."
Andrea Mapp
"Pumpkin Tempura and Mango Roll was very clever idea for Halloween Season! So tasty that was great..."
Yukiko Sato
"Great sushi! Easy to get to. Great variety, ask for the sushi..."
Bryan Lipsky
"Amazing sushi. Wont find this anywhere else! Twinkie Tempura is also a..."
"Such an amazing chicken sandwich! The fries, pickles, pasta salad, and sandwich ALL tasted great. In LA sometimes when I order sides, I'll get maybe..."
Peyton Alivia
"Let me start with:please go and try it!! I first with coworkers and was immediately hooked. The food is delicious, the portions are incredibly..."
Miguel M
"We visited on a Friday evening and we were glad we had reservations as the place seemed packed in spite of the huge amount of seating they have. The..."
Niv Pai
"Best Uni pasta I’ve tried. They charge the same amount for the regular and large size. Get the large if you don’t plan on eating other food in..."
Karen Y
"Great service and friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. I look forward to visiting..."
David Richards
"So happy to see a great selection of different udon noodle dishes. Extensive..."
"I've been looking for a good ramen place around this area and I think I found one. Mega Paitan is their best seller and I was not disappointed...."
Dani
"A classic ramen institution in Midtown East, Totto Ramen never disappoints. 🍜
I recommend trying their original signature ramen bowl with a side..."
Alex G
"One of our new favourite ramen place in NY!! Lots of seating available and sufficient for larger groups. The ramen soup was super delicious and they..."
Queeny Qiu
"1 vegetarian Raman bowl option available that can be customized,add/minus veggies. Only downside is no tofu options. But still flavorful and..."
Reena Patel
"Great ramen spot in midtown, good food and service, nice selections and easy accessible. The chicken ramen and bao band are delicious, nice sake..."
Ivan Haller
"Quick service and good food. The atmosphere is very casual and friendly.
We ordered three different types of ramen: the totto ramen with chicken, the..."
H Yoon
"Great flavor. I would recommend the spicy mega ramen. The spicy ramen is not very spicy, so dont worry. The pork version is tasty but very salty. The..."
Lei Jin
"Good no frill spot for quick lunch or a chill meal. Friendly staffs, quick service, and delicious broth. Price is also reasonable for the quality and..."
Nat T.
"Best ramen place I’ve ever had.
Must try Mega Spicy..."
Junseok Oh
"i had chicken ramen and it was good, nice texture of the veggies and a good size for the price. I ordered the plain one (not spicy) but at the end I..."
Carolina Alejandra Rodríguez Rubio
"Highly recommend if you're looking for ramen in a cozy, unassuming atmosphere. The drinks selection is varied but not daunting. It doesn't surprise..."
Larry Qin
"One of THE best ramen bowls of my life.
Totto Ramen’s spicy miso chicken paitan bowl rivals the tonkotsu ramen at Ichiran and the duck shoyu ramen..."
Shirley Zhang
"Very good food, fast service.
The waiter was a little rude, we never asked for the check but were still presented with one.
I understand this is NYC..."
Gauraang Khurana
"I’ve had many delicious ramen in Japan and Thailand. This is one of all worth ramen shop you have come.
Chicken broth ramen is good but love..."
"Quick service good food. Decently priced no more then the prices back home. I wouldn't hesitate to visit again. Just a few .minutes walk from Time..."
Ricky Moorehead
"We had our favorite rainbow 🌈 rolls and dragon rolls and they were soooo good! The staff is great as always and Fuji Hibachi has become our..."
Emilee Mathis
"i will probably become a regular. this place has a great feel to..."
Dillon Prince
"Food was good, servers were attentive, Nice Atmosphere, Conveniently located right across the Port Authority Bus Terminal and next to Times..."
Adam Borja Garcia
"This is a great restaurant to check out if you are stuck on what to eat. It is not too far off times square either. They've got soups, hibachi, and..."
"I was brought by a friend to this Japanese restaurant which is located in a basement of an office building. It was dark inside. The food was..."
Aggie Wang
"Sakagura in New York City is an absolute culinary delight, seamlessly blending traditional Japanese flavors with a contemporary dining experience...."
JIMMY GAO
"The food here was astonishingly good despite most of the menu being devoted to sake selections. The restaurant is barely a sushi restaurant given..."
Minh-Hien Nguyen
"Amazing atmosphere and great food. Only downside that it's underground and there is zero cell service. The free wifi helps stay connected but I think..."
Andrew Truong
"Can't say this for many places but legitimately every dish we ordered here was incredible. Highlights were definitely the cod liver, Braised beef..."
Alex Jiao
"The food is amazing and the staff are nice. They do a really good job with making you feel transported to Japan; we visited during lunch and the..."
Elisa Taymes
"The atmosphere is very nice. We went for lunch and really enjoyed the small dishes that come along with the entree. The sashimi is very fresh and the..."
Josie Rossum
"Great little place tucked away in a hidden entrance. Immediately you’re hit with the unique ambiance. The interior design is on point. I was here..."
Maryam M
"This place’s best quality is the ambiance! Hidden away, it opens up as a speakeasy. We had a great time here but would have liked a bit more of..."
Bianca Ritorto
"Fun, speakeasy-Japanese in midtown east. Was super busy on a Sat night. Food is tasty. Pretty impressive sake list. Team could’ve been a little..."
"The food was fantastic and you all serve the best ramen I have had so far! In addition to that, the service is top notch! Much thanks!!..."
Rukenya Andrea
"Great experience, friendly staff, superb food!!!The servings are huge. Def..."
Juli Gibson
"This place is so people and children friendly! This place is the only first place I see that have children bowl and..."
Nikki Tam
"I had a perfect bowl and ramen, some excellent appetizers and a spectacular Pilsner from japan! it is a must try for ramen..."
Victor Pyrrhic
"I have had Ippudo in Osaka, Tokyo and Shanghai. This NYC location does a great job and the Ramen is great. Miss the gyoza that you can find..."
Mike Houston
"Love the foods.... it was great.....the stuffs was friendly and service was amazing ...... one of my fav place to go ...... can't wait to go there..."
Far Rah
"Ippudo serves fast and hot ramen and the staff are..."
Cynthia Sinson Floro
"Love their service and their ramen is amazing, one of the best I've..."
MJ
"A good place to eat and the food experience is very..."
Sui Kong Wong
"Somehow planned to eat elsewhere ended up at this location over and over again 😤 mad at how tasty and delicious the ramen is ....."
Randly Sepang
"Loving this place! Yummy ramen, spacious seating, great service. Will be back for other..."
May Lai
"The food over here is amazing, they have a ton of vegetarian options, which is pretty rare for a ramen place. It's their 2nd location I've visited,..."
Vivek V
"Never disappoints! Ever!
My wife & I have been eating here for a long while. We have been to Tokyo twice and we can say that so far, this spot comes..."
ThatAdventureGuy
"Simply a staple for ramen in the city. Very tasty with a lot of local Japanese beer options to pair with. I got the Treasure Toppings and was able to..."
Mubin
"Not a vegetarian but thought this vegetarian ramen was one of the better ramens I’ve ever had. Unctuous and creamy with a very mushroom forward..."
Alison Lee
"Upon entry during 12ish on a Saturday we were able to get a table for 2 in 15 minutes which is not bad. The hostess was very courteous and notified..."
Eric Tan
"Probably the best ramen I have ever had. Flavorful, not burn your face off spicy, and a great noodle to broth ratio.
Dessert was great…very light..."
Aaron
"The broth was sooo good - so much umami flavours that bring you on a.m journey from the moment the spoon of broth is in your mouth to the aftertaste...."
Huyen Diep
"Definitely coming back here! To start the restaurant had very nice decor and a cool vibe. The staff was very attentive and did an exceptional job...."
Roman K
"It’s good! But… not the best 🤭
The environment is amazing and service is very friendly!
It makes sense why all the local take their tourist..."
Owen Murphy
"Edit - Went there for second time.
I absolutely didn’t like the fact that the server came and ask me to increase the tip to 30%. He literally came..."
Arpit Jain
"Loved the Ramens here. One of those few Ramen places that offer you multiple vegetarian Ramen options. Their speciality Spicy Karaka ramens were..."
Parijat Sil
"Great service! We had the miso ramen, because we didn’t want to take the pork broth. It was really tasty. And we had the lychee soda which was..."
Mansi Arora
"LOVED! We went here for lunch while on vacation and we were not disappointed. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a great..."
Faith Banks
"- Service: Every time a new customer enters the restaurant, all staff members greet you in Japanese, which adds an interesting touch. The waiter was..."
Phúc Võ
"The bao slider was my favorite thing we got, but the vegetarian ramen is delicious..."
Ross Flieger-Allison
"I’ve been to multiple Ippudo locations over the years. It’s always good. I will say the seating is more community style which I don’t love but..."
Elisa
"Love the communo table here! It reminded the shared table in the tv show Midnight Diner. The ramen was great! Loved the Akamaru shinaji. The buns..."
"I'm really surprised it's taken me so long to write a review of Sake Bar Satsko (202 East 7th Street between Ave. B & C), particularly because I live..."
"I wish I could give this place ten stars. One of my highlights of my recent NYC visit. Came here to celebrate getting engaged and it did not let..."
Clayton Fletcher
"Simply a wonderful experience! We all enjoyed the 8 course tasting menu and it was just amazing. One course after another with every flavor in..."
Foodie.deepali
"Hands down the best steak anywhere. I have been to 100's of Steak Houses Bohemian is w/o a doubt one of the best. I have been 7 or 8 times in the..."
Bruce K. AKA Salt Of The Earth Projects
"It's been a couple years since Diana and I first went to Bohemian for a HS reunion of sorts. We all like reminiscing about school lunches - mainly..."
Han And Diana
"Bohemian is a secret Japanese dining room located in NoHo in a property formerly owned by Andy Warhol. The restaurant gets its name from the fact..."
Eat The City
"A couple years ago, I had my first taste of Japanese Premium Beef and it was unforgettable. This high end/high quality butcher sells Washu-gyu..."
ChubbyChineseGirl
"Went here for an early Valentine’s Day dinner with the lady and had an awesome time. Luckily I had read that there were no markings outside and you..."
Robert Marmorstein
"Great place to go but only if you have been before. You need to get someone who’s been to take you.
Great vibe with a small setting and never..."
Keith Jackson
"Amazing service! We walked in for our reservation our waitress worked with us to explore the menu to find things we would like. She would extremely..."
cleidy h
"Privileged to have came to this restaurant twice. Intimate setting, laid back, great food and very attentive staff.
My love partner brought me here..."
chris yo
"One of the finest restaurants I've ever had the pleasure to experience. Very exclusive. You must know someone to even make a reservation. We went..."
JP
"An exclusive referral only restaurant that caught our attention. The cocktails were good but the food was adequate. I don’t know if it was because..."
MrWoo
"This restaurant provides a secret phone number in order to get a reservation. The restaurant itself is inspired by the Japanese culture from the..."
Ester Rowena
"It is always a pleasure to dine there. Not a perfect score because they overcooked both the burger and the steak this time - which they apologized..."
Aki O.
"Bohemian's experience lies mostly in the ambience and atmosphere. Sure it probably took a little work to get in this referral-only place but it's..."
Raoul.
"A secret hidden Japanese modern restaurant. Reservation only, and either you dine here before of you need to refer by someone to make a..."
Elsa C
"Small and intimate space ranging from small tables, lounge-like seating, and the bar. Good ambient vibes! Format of the menu consists of a la carte,..."
Andy Ng
"Really great surprise from my honey for our anniversary. We ordered the omakase set. Was worth. Everything paired well with the cocktails we ordered...."
J H
"Delicious hidden spot in NoHo. The restaurant is located behind a retail store in Andy Warhol’s old apartment. You wouldn’t know about this place..."
Gina Pepe
"Bohemian is literally a hidden gem in East Village since you need to walk through an aisle in order to find the entrance. It is located right next to..."
Hsin Yi Wei
"Phenomenal experience from start to finish. Given the place is referral only, we thought it may be a bit pretentious inside. It was anything..."
Andrew Fuss
"It was all delicious. I had salmon Kama Messi was also so good. My photo was not good. So I didn’t add here. My favorite is cod. I went there for..."
misuzu miyake
"Food and ambience was amazing, wasn't too packed or loud. The meat just made your mouth water. We also got two cocktail drinks and a sake, they were..."
"Amazing staff. Fast service. Super fresh sashimi( I had octopus). The appetizers where very good with great flavor (pork dumplings). The happy hour..."
Kiari Sol Foglia
"Excellent!!! Steve our waiter was awesome😁Sushi was delicious, fresh, and price super reasonable. Presentation was gorgoeus, and the ambience..."
Megan Wheeler Tingle
"Service is so so nice,food also delicious, best place in the..."
Peggy Qiu
"Amazing staff, delicious food!! :) New favorite spot for..."
Lauren Pasquale
"Amazing food and wonderful staff. Try the omg sushi it's the..."
Veronica Lopez
"Sushi de lo mejor, Ostras con caviar deliciosas. Buena relación..."
Samuel Valdez
"Is a great 👍 place to eat oysters and sushi 🍣 fresh ..."
Jaz Jones
"Amazing service, delicious food. The presentation was also beautiful. Definitely coming here..."
Carolina J. Martinez
"They let the rice wine flow just because. It's ok In my..."
Timothy Andrew Ferguson
"Wonderful sushi. Loved it. Served with very excellent presentation..."
"Fish is always excellent quality! Love the hamachi Kama. Service is hit or miss. Some staff are lovely and others are… not. Will keep visiting and..."
Jocelin Pan
"Amazing sushi. Beautiful restaurant. Friendly staff. The fish was so fresh and there wasn’t a piece I didn’t enjoy. I got the sushi deluxe. You..."
Sam Gray
"Best sushi in my life. Really worthy. We took takeaway to Central Park for picnic. Fish is so fresh and delicious. Will recommend to..."
Eduardo López
"Sushi Yasaka is a popular Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood. It is worth the wait, but sometimes it gets very busy. I wish the tempura ice..."
C L
"Best local sushiya in UWS. Go for the lunch special, they have really great sushi choices. Their omakase is also affordable and..."
Ega Kurnia Yazid
"The taste was so good!!
I see many local residents came casually with their companions. Glad to find this hidden..."
Jin Chae (Jenny)
"Sushi seems easy, but Sushi Yasaka does it well and consistently. The choices of fish is consistently good mix of red and white fish. The quality of..."
Weihao Lin
"Small, cozy and BUSY! Our meal was excellent. Fish is fresh, good service but definitely make a reservation. Place is packed and people coming in..."
Keiko Viernes
"We have ordered from Yasaka a few dozen times, it is our go to spot for good sushi on the UWS without breaking the budget. Reasonably priced, good..."
Shim
"Delicious high quality ingredients, authentic preparations, very reasonable prices. The lunch menu offered all days of the week is a fantastic deal!..."
Victor Wang
"The quality of the fish is great. Omakase is tasty, the sauce and seasoning are perfect. I wish they have a full course omakase at lunch but the mini..."
Chontida Pijanchot
"Good service, delicious fish. Really great choice of different sets (sashimi, sushi, mix, rolls, a full or half omikase) as well as fun traditional..."
Lex Rosenberg
"the omakase was amazinggggg and the vibe was soooo good and the service was so niiice. i’ll def come..."
Anton M
"I had Sushi Yasaka for the lunch special. Usually when we talk about lunch special you would think they're giving you lower quality scraps, however..."
Josh Lee
"This is my favorite sushi place for this price point. Everything is super fresh and delicious. I’ve been coming here for many years and have never..."
Anastassia Batsoula
"This is my favorite sushi spot. The fish is top quality and the prices are reasonable. My go-to is the sushi a la carte - the seared tuna and seared..."
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"Invited to dinner by a family member staying in a apt on 21st Street. Momoya must be the in place as the tiny lobby was packed out to the..."
Harshit Oberoi
"We have been here several times. It is usually crowded and cannot make reservation for small parties. However, service is fast , good and line goes..."
Alisha Khurana
"Some restaurants just feel have the feel of a favorite neighborhood spot and Momoya is one of them. The window lined corner space has a clean, modern..."
Rolala Loves
"Went to Momoya on my last night in Manhattan and it was divine. We came in early enough and got a nice table before the dinner rush. The sushi is..."
J-doug131
"A no fuss Japanese eatery with one of the best sushis in nyc! Their lunch menu ranges from donburi to bento boxes that are reasonably priced and..."
Rekha Karna
"Restaurant was bustling @ 6:00 PM, which was the first sign that we were in the right place! Service was excellent. Appetizers of spring rolls..."
Beachfamily
"Great local restaurant. Once again Urbanspoon did not steer us wrong on a good local choice for a restaurant. This was a busy restaurant, filled with..."
Patti Manion
"Not too bad. A little pricey for decent sushi. Order a bento box and sides to share with a friend. The rolls are quite beautifully..."
Black Cat
"Great place & great sushi!!! Love the Tuna Avocado Salad and the Shumai..."
Evan Jenkins
"Ooooh I waited so long to finally get a spot here! There’s not always a wait, but whenever I was walking by at rush hour there was one! I think it..."
Joanna Graham
"Title: Fantastic Sushi Experience at Momoya Chelsea!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I recently dined at Momoya Chelsea, and it was a truly outstanding..."
DIMA KING
"Momoya is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. My husband and/or I eat here almost once per week. It's always fresh and delicious. We bring..."
David Habegger
"Momoya Chelsea is a must try in the heart of the NYC bustle!
Their sushi is a symphony of fresh, clean flavors and unique combinations.
Each roll is..."
Jacob Berezin
"Came here on a Friday night around 7:15pm and only had to wait 15mins to get seated. This restaurant doesn’t take reservations, you need to be..."
Martina Ruseva
"Very solid sushi at a great price! Really enjoyed my sweet potato tempura roll and the avocado roll hit the spot. Friends got fancier signature rolls..."
Kavya Rajesh
"A Culinary Symphony at Momoya - An Experience Not to be Missed!
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From the moment we stepped into Momoya, it was clear..."
Jason Cohen
"Came here for a work celebration and ordered a bunch of food. The Omakase menu is worth it, some great pieces in there.
Their rose and white wine..."
Debbie Z
"Momoya is a great spot for a low key sushi night. Pretty high quality fish and prices are good. Our waiter was excellent and so nice and attentive...."
Sandra Lukac
"Not only is their presentation is super aesthetic, but their food is delicious. They also provide thick cuts for the sushi and the meals get pretty..."
Jenn S Lee
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