Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Sōrate, Matchaful and Uncle Fatty’s Food And Drink, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Little Italy's Cheap Japanese Destinations
Explore the vibrant streets of Little Italy to discover a surprising wealth of affordable Japanese dining options that cater to every craving. This curated selection features everything from steaming bowls at Ramen Ishida and SANUKI UDON to fresh, quick bites at Go Sushi and Simple NYC. While Japanese flavors lead the way, you can also find eclectic influences ranging from Korean street food at Oh K-Dog NYC to unique fusion experiences that blend French and American styles. Whether you are looking for a casual matcha break or a hearty poke bowl, these budget-friendly spots offer high-quality meals without the high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in Little Italy | Cheap Japanese Food
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Uncle Fatty’s Food And Drink · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Kabisera · rated 4.8/5: Filipino.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Go Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Simple NYC: Best Chef Made Poke Bowl in NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- SANUKI UDON · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Izakaya Juraku · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- O Ramen & Dim Sum M Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Okinawa · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Zutto Japanese Ramen Sushi Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Simply Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Okiboru · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Zest Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- DokoDemo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- MakiMaki · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen - Chinatown · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Juku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- MakiMaki Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku Soho · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kimura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi by M · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ki Mi Ka · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Karakatta · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku · 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.
