Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are One Bite Omakase, TAKEDA and Shinbashi 72, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap japanese restaurants in Upper West Side. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Cheap Japanese Destinations
Explore a diverse array of budget-friendly dining options across the Upper West Side, where traditional Japanese techniques meet casual neighborhood charm. From the fresh rolls at Sushi Yuki and Kissaki Sushi to the steaming bowls at Naruto Ramen and Uptown Poké, this collection highlights the best value in the area. You can even find a mix of international and American flavors at spots like Bagels & Co., Raku It’s Japanese II, and Ozen, ensuring there is a satisfying meal for every palate and price point.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in Upper West Side | Cheap Japanese Food
- One Bite Omakase · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- TAKEDA · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shinbashi 72 · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Tsumo Omakase · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Koya · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kissaki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Kaito · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Tokyo Manhattan · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Yasaka · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku It’s Japanese II · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mido · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sugarfish · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Hi Life Bar & Grill · rated 4.4/5: American.
- AMSTERDAM BURGER NYC · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jin Ramen Upper West Side · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi Bar · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Bagels & Co. · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Miyako · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Yuki · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Kouzan · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Miyako Sushi · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Ozen · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Kitaro Sushi · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Ozen Sushi Asian Fusion · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Momoya · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Kumo Japanese Restaurant · rated 3.9/5: Japanese.
- Sugarfish: 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.
