Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant, Sushi Jin and Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Upper East Side. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Upper East Side's Premier Japanese Destinations
The Upper East Side serves as a premier destination for those seeking the delicate artistry of Japanese cuisine and the bold flavors of Thai-inspired dishes. This curated selection invites you to explore everything from intimate omakase experiences at Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar and Sushi Ishikawa to the comforting, steaming bowls of noodles found at Meijin Ramen and Eat Da. Whether you are looking for a refined sit-down meal at Sushi Jin or a quick, savory bite from the Terry And Yaki food cart, these local favorites capture the diverse culinary spirit of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Upper East Side | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Jin · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Kuu · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Aki Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Terry And Yaki food cart · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Meijin Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Goda · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ishikawa · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- IKYU · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Inase · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu 一休 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sasabune · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Zawa Japanese · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Momokawa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Amber 80st · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Kappo Masa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ren · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Tabata · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Matsu · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Ko Sushi · rated 4.2/5: 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.
