Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Konban and Towa, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Manhattan. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Manhattan's Premier Japanese Destinations
Manhattan offers an incredible array of Japanese culinary experiences, ranging from the refined elegance of Restaurante Zuma to the intimate, chef-led counters of One Bite Omakase. This curated collection highlights the borough's diverse flavors, featuring authentic ramen at Eat Da Japanese alongside vibrant sushi spots like Happy Tuna and Ke Aloha. Whether you are looking for a traditional izakaya atmosphere or a modern fusion of American and Middle Eastern influences, these top-tier destinations provide a sophisticated taste of Japan in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Manhattan | Top Rated Japanese Food
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bento NYC · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Restaurante Zuma · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- One Bite Omakase · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Jin · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- TAKEDA · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- AJA Dumplings & sushi · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Kuu · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi W · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Shinbashi 72 · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Tsumo Omakase · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- K Sushi & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Aki Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Hiramasa · rated 4.8/5: 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.
