Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shinbashi 72, Kin ramen and Sushi Koya, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Lincoln Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Lincoln Square's Premier Japanese Destinations
Lincoln Square offers a sophisticated array of Japanese dining options that cater to every craving, from the soul-warming bowls at Totto Ramen and Ippudo to the refined artistry of Kissaki Sushi and Sushi Yasaka. This curated collection showcases the neighborhood's culinary depth, blending traditional izakaya experiences at Imasa Nori with modern interpretations that occasionally draw from Korean, American, and French influences. Whether you are seeking a quick bite before a show or an intimate multi-course omakase, these local favorites provide a premier taste of Japan in the heart of the district.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Shinbashi 72 · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kin ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Koya · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Totto Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Toribro Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Kissaki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Imasa Nori Sushi Izakaya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Kaito · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Shinn WEST · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Yasaka · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku It’s Japanese II · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yakitori Torishin · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- The Jin · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Columbus Circle · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nobu · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Donburiya · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sugarfish · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Soba Noodle Azuma · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Suram - Sushi & Ramen (Upper West Side) · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Redeye Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Yakitori Totto · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Damo · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Totto Ramen Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Bagels & Co. · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Rue 57 · rated 4.3/5: French.
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.
