Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Postcard, Sōrate and Kawa Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 102 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable japanese restaurants in Washington Square. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Washington Square's Affordable Japanese Destinations
Discover a diverse array of budget-friendly dining options centered around the vibrant energy of Washington Square. This collection highlights a rich variety of Japanese and Korean flavors, ranging from quick-service sushi spots like Sushi Counter and MakiMaki to comforting bowls at Kogame Ramen and SANUKI UDON. Whether you are looking for a casual matcha break at Matchaful or a satisfying meal at YUBU SoHo, these neighborhood favorites offer high-quality experiences without the steep price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Japanese Restaurants in Washington Square | Affordable Japanese Food
- Postcard · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Counter · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi 295 Mercer · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Vinyl Steakhouse · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- SANUKI UDON · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Futago · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kogame Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- DokoDemo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- MakiMaki · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Chacha · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Bird Dog · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku Soho · 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.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Marumi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ogawa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Umami Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Misoya · 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.
