Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ashbox Cafe, J's Kitchen New York and Waza Sushi & Ramen, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in New York City. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
New York City's Premier Japanese Destinations
New York City’s vibrant culinary landscape offers an incredible array of Japanese dining experiences, ranging from cozy neighborhood cafes to world-renowned noodle bars. This curated selection highlights the city's best spots for authentic sushi and ramen at places like Waza Sushi & Ramen and Bai Sushi, while also showcasing unique East Asian influences found at J's Kitchen New York and Cotra. Whether you are looking for a refined evening at Fushimi or a relaxed afternoon at Café Kitsuné, these destinations represent the rich diversity and exceptional quality of Japanese flavors across the five boroughs.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Ashbox Cafe · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Waza Sushi & Ramen · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sumi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Café Kitsuné · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bai Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Cotra · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Oita · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mirror Tea and Sake House · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- jPAN Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Fushimi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Amami · rated 5/5: Japanese (Amami Sushi.
- Nana Ramen · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Harriet's Rooftop · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Daigo Sushi Roll Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- L'Wren · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Wanpaku · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Teriyaki One · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Postcard · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Hudson Eats · rated 5/5: American.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Don Neo Fusion · rated 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.
