Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant, Sushi Jin and Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find fine dining japanese restaurants in Upper East Side. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Fine Dining Japanese Destinations
The Upper East Side serves as a sophisticated backdrop for some of the city's most refined Japanese culinary experiences, where time-honored tradition meets modern elegance. From the intimate omakase counters at Sushi Noz and Sushi Ishikawa to the inventive presentations at Kappo Masa and Sushi of Gari, this collection showcases the pinnacle of master craftsmanship. Whether you are seeking the purist approach of Sasabune or a multi-course journey through seasonal flavors, these destinations offer an unparalleled taste of Japan in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Fine Dining Japanese Restaurants in Upper East Side | Fine Dining Japanese Food
- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Jin · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Kuu · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Aki Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Terry And Yaki food cart · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Meijin Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Goda · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ishikawa · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- IKYU · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Inase · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu 一休 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sasabune · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Zawa Japanese · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Momokawa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Amber 80st · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Kappo Masa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ren · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Tabata · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Matsu · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Ko Sushi · rated 4.2/5: 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.






