Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Towa, Kame and Mira, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Herald Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Herald Square's Premier Japanese Destinations
Nestled in the heart of Herald Square, this collection showcases a premier selection of Japanese dining experiences ranging from the refined plates at Towa and Kame to the convenient, flavorful offerings of the Cube 55 Food Cart. While sushi and katsu are the highlights at spots like Jurin Sushi and Katsu Sushi, the neighborhood also features a diverse blend of Asian flavors including Chinese specialties at Bao Bao Cafe and Vietnamese-inspired dishes. Whether you are seeking a sophisticated evening at Blue Mountain Sushi, Bar & Lounge or a casual meal at Shokudo or CoCo, these restaurants provide a vibrant taste of East Asia in one of Manhattan's most iconic hubs.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Herald Square | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- K Sushi & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Jurin Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Handroll Bar Rolling · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Midtown NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kazunori · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Shuya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Tonchin New York · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Beyond Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Downtown NYC · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Phoshime · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nonono · 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.
