Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shinbashi 72, Kin ramen and Sushi Koya, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Lincoln Square's Cheap Japanese Destinations
Lincoln Square is home to a vibrant selection of affordable Japanese eateries that offer everything from traditional comfort food to quick, casual bites. You can enjoy steaming bowls of noodles at Totto Ramen and Toribro Ramen, or explore fresh seafood options at Kissaki Sushi, Sushi Yuki, and Rolls & Bowls. The neighborhood also features hearty rice bowls at Donburiya and Raku It’s Japanese II, alongside versatile American staples from Bagels & Co. to round out the local dining scene. This curated collection ensures a satisfying and budget-friendly meal for anyone exploring the culinary landscape of this iconic Manhattan district.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Cheap Japanese Food
- Shinbashi 72 · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kin ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Koya · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Totto Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Toribro Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Kissaki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Imasa Nori Sushi Izakaya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Kaito · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Shinn WEST · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Yasaka · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku It’s Japanese II · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yakitori Torishin · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- The Jin · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Columbus Circle · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nobu · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Donburiya · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sugarfish · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Soba Noodle Azuma · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Suram - Sushi & Ramen (Upper West Side) · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Redeye Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Yakitori Totto · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Damo · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Totto Ramen Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Bagels & Co. · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Rue 57 · rated 4.3/5: French.
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.
