Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ashbox Cafe, AJA Dumplings & sushi and Ooi Sushi & Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap japanese restaurants in Long Island City. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Long Island City's Cheap Japanese Destinations
Long Island City offers a fantastic array of budget-friendly dining options for those craving authentic East Asian flavors without the Manhattan price tag. From the comforting bowls at Instant Noodle Factory and the fresh selections at Sushi of Miso to the diverse stalls within ABC Eats Food Hall 食堂, this neighborhood caters to every palate. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Ashbox Cafe or enjoying the unique offerings at Sansan Chicken and Poke Burrito LIC, these local favorites prove that high-quality Japanese and Chinese cuisine can be both accessible and delicious.
17 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in Long Island City | Cheap Japanese Food
- Ashbox Cafe · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- AJA Dumplings & sushi · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Ooi Sushi & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi of Miso · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sansan Ramen · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Poke Burrito LIC · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen - Long Island City · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Takumen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Tamashii Blue · rated 4.4/5: Japanese. *.
- Instant Noodle Factory · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- SHI · rated 4.3/5: Asian Fusion.
- Vert Frais · rated 4.3/5: French.
- ABC Eats Food Hall 食堂 · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Sushi of Miso · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Sansan Chicken · rated 3.6/5: 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.
