Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ashbox Cafe, J's Kitchen New York and Waza Sushi & Ramen, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Brooklyn. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Brooklyn's Premier Japanese Destinations
Brooklyn’s vibrant culinary landscape offers an incredible array of Japanese flavors, ranging from the comforting bowls at Momofuku Noodle Bar to the refined artistry found at Fushimi. This curated collection highlights the borough's best spots for authentic sushi, steaming ramen, and unique pan-Asian influences, including standout destinations like Ashbox Cafe and Waza Sushi & Ramen. Whether you are seeking a quiet afternoon at Mirror Tea and Sake House or a lively dinner at Amami, these diverse eateries showcase the rich traditions and modern innovations of Japanese cuisine across the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Brooklyn | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Ashbox Cafe · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Waza Sushi & Ramen · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sumi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Café Kitsuné · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Cotra · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Oita · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mirror Tea and Sake House · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- jPAN Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Fushimi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Amami · rated 5/5: Japanese (Amami Sushi.
- Nana Ramen · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Harriet's Rooftop · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Daigo Sushi Roll Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- L'Wren · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Wanpaku · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Teriyaki One · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Postcard · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Hudson Eats · rated 5/5: American.
- Don Neo Fusion · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ikigai · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Flavor East · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Da Kichn · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Musha Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- U Me · rated 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.
