Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Konban, Kawa Sushi and Kame, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Chelsea. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Chelsea's Premier Japanese Destinations
Chelsea’s vibrant dining scene offers an exceptional array of Japanese culinary experiences, ranging from the intimate sushi counters of Kawa Sushi and Jurin Sushi to the comforting bowls at Kogame Ramen. Whether you are craving premium cuts at Vinyl Steakhouse or the creative small plates at Konban and Futago, this collection showcases the neighborhood's most refined and diverse flavors. From casual hand rolls at Maki a Mano to specialized seafood and grilled favorites, these local gems provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion in the heart of the district.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Chelsea | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Jurin Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Maki a Mano · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Vinyl Steakhouse · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- Kame · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Futago · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kogame Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Konban · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Star · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Momoya Chelsea · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Asuka Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ajisen Ramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Oramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- 15 EAST @ Tocqueville · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Kogane · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Aya Sushi · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- mazete · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Bessou · rated 4.3/5: 8a343d02-4079-4df8-aed5-590af526fa56.
- Canaan Sushi · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi 21 · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Sushi · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- PENN SUSHI · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Seki · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Catch NYC · rated 4.1/5: Seafood.
- The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Takumi Taco · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
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.
