Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Batsu, Sōrate and Matchaful, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Chinatown. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Chinatown's Premier Japanese Destinations
Chinatown’s vibrant culinary landscape offers a surprising wealth of Japanese flavors, ranging from the refined tea ceremonies at Matchaful to the lively atmosphere of Izakaya Juraku. While sushi and ramen take center stage at spots like Yuki Sushi and Go Sushi, the neighborhood also serves as a melting pot where Japanese traditions mingle with American, Filipino, Korean, and Mediterranean influences. Whether you are craving a quick poke bowl from Simple NYC or a unique meal at Kabisera or YUBU SoHo, this collection highlights the diverse international tastes found within this historic district.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Chinatown | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Uncle Fatty’s Food And Drink · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Kabisera · rated 4.8/5: Filipino.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Go Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Simple NYC: Best Chef Made Poke Bowl in NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Izakaya Juraku · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- O Ramen & Dim Sum M Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Okinawa · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Zutto Japanese Ramen Sushi Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Simply Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Okiboru · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Zest Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- SUteiShi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen - Chinatown · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Juku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- MakiMaki Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ki Mi Ka · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Bayard Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Douska · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Mikaku Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Green's · rated 4.5/5: American.
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.
