Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Konban and Towa, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Manhattan's Cheap Japanese Destinations
Manhattan offers an incredible array of affordable Japanese dining options that prove you do not need to spend a fortune for an authentic and delicious meal. From the comforting bowls at Totto Ramen and Meijin Ramen to the fresh, on-the-go selections from Cube 55 Food Cart and PokeDoke, this collection highlights the borough's most budget-friendly gems. You will also find a surprising mix of global influences nearby, including Chinese favorites at Bao Bao Cafe and Middle Eastern flavors from Hungarian kosher takeout, ensuring there is a satisfying dish for every craving.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in Manhattan | Cheap Japanese Food
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bento NYC · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Restaurante Zuma · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- One Bite Omakase · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Jin · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- TAKEDA · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- AJA Dumplings & sushi · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Kuu · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi W · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Shinbashi 72 · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Tsumo Omakase · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- K Sushi & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Aki Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Hiramasa · rated 4.8/5: 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.
