Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl and Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Midtown East's Cheap Japanese Destinations
Midtown East is home to a vibrant array of affordable dining destinations that specialize in authentic Japanese flavors and diverse international fare. From the fresh rolls at Sushi & Co and the traditional rice balls of Omusubi Gonbei to flavorful Vietnamese, Korean, and Middle Eastern options, there is a budget-friendly meal for every palate. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's best value-driven spots, offering everything from quick American takeout at Tabletime to the more intimate settings of Omakase Osukaa.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in Midtown East | Cheap Japanese Food
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bento NYC · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kin ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Shuya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Omusubi Gonbei · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ryusei · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Reserve Cut · rated 4.6/5: Steakhouse.
- Zurutto Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co Lexington Ave | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Midtown East NYC · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Phoshime · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kaijitsu · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yakiniku TORAJI · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Dai Hachi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Hatsuhana · rated 4.5/5: Restaurant.
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.
