Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Sumi, Bai Sushi and Cotra, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 26 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap places for sushi in New York City. Top-rated sushi spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Sushi Destinations
Finding high-quality sushi in New York City does not have to break the bank, as this collection of affordable gems offers fresh flavors across the five boroughs. From traditional Japanese nigiri at spots like Sumi and Bai Sushi to creative Korean-influenced dishes at Cotra, there is a wealth of budget-friendly options for every seafood enthusiast. Whether you are craving a quick poke bowl from Ke Aloha or a full bento box from Teriyaki One, these local favorites prove that delicious rolls and sashimi are accessible to everyone in the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Sushi in New York City | Top Cheap Spots
- Sumi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bai Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Cotra · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Fushimi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Daigo Sushi Roll Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Teriyaki One · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Bento Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Izakaya Tenzo · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Samurai Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Zest Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Masuta Japanese Fusion · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kiku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Karazishi Botan · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ocean Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku It’s Japanese II · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Azuma · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kimura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yopparai · 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.
