Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central, Bento NYC and CoCo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Times Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Times Square's Premier Japanese Destinations
Experience the best of Japanese culinary tradition nestled within the bustling energy of Times Square and Midtown. This collection showcases a diverse array of dining options, ranging from masterfully prepared sushi and comforting ramen to flavorful Chinese dishes and hearty American plates. Whether you are seeking a quick bite at Bento NYC or a sophisticated evening at Omakase Osukaa, these local favorites provide the perfect escape from the city's frantic pace.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Times Square | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bento NYC · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- Kin ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Jurin Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Midtown NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Totto Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Toribro Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Imasa Nori Sushi Izakaya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Omusubi Gonbei · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tonchin New York · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Gui Steakhouse · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Shinn WEST · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku · 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.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yakitori Torishin · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Hakata TonTon · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kaijitsu · 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.
