Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Towa, Kame and Mira, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 40 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap japanese restaurants in Herald Square. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Herald Square's Cheap Japanese Destinations
Herald Square serves as a vibrant crossroads for diners seeking affordable and authentic Asian flavors in the heart of Midtown. This curated selection features everything from the comforting bowls at Koku Ramen and the unique onigirazu at TOKUYAMATCHA to a wider array of Chinese dumplings, Vietnamese pho, and American classics. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite from the Cube 55 Food Cart or enjoying a casual sit-down meal at Kame, these budget-friendly spots offer a diverse range of satisfying experiences for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in Herald Square | Cheap Japanese Food
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- K Sushi & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Jurin Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Handroll Bar Rolling · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Midtown NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kazunori · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Shuya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Tonchin New York · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Beyond Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Downtown NYC · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Phoshime · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nonono · 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.









