Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are J's Kitchen New York, Momofuku Noodle Bar and Towa, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 106 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable japanese restaurants in Union Square. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Affordable Japanese Destinations
Union Square is a vibrant hub for diners seeking high-quality Japanese flavors without the high price tag. This collection features everything from the quick convenience of Cube 55 Food Cart and DokoDemo to the specialized craft of Kazunori and SANUKI UDON. Whether you are craving fresh rolls from Sushi 295 Mercer or savory Chinese-inspired dishes at J's Kitchen New York, these local favorites offer an impressive range of authentic tastes. It is the perfect guide for anyone looking to enjoy a budget-friendly meal in one of Manhattan's most energetic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Japanese Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable Japanese Food
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi 295 Mercer · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Poke and Roll Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Vinyl Steakhouse · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- Kazunori · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- SANUKI UDON · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tomokase · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Futago · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- DokoDemo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Temakase - Handroll Bar · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Evil Katsu · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Chacha · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nonono · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku East Village · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Pokeworks · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kimura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi by M · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Karakatta · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Marumi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ogawa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
