Looking for raw-food-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Yopparai, Decibel and Bar Jamón, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry raw-food-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best East Village restaurants with raw food options. Highly rated spots with authentic raw food menu items.
East Village's Premier Raw Food Destinations
The East Village is a premier destination for diners seeking fresh, vibrant flavors, offering a diverse array of restaurants that highlight exceptional raw food options. From the delicate Japanese sashimi at Kanoyama and Yokoya to the bold Filipino preparations at Naks, this collection showcases the neighborhood's impressive culinary range. You can explore Spanish small plates at Bar Jamón and Casa Mono, enjoy Hawaiian-inspired dishes at noreetuh, or find modern American and Middle Eastern favorites at Wildair and Russ & Daughters. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated date spot or a casual neighborhood gem, these establishments provide a curated taste of the city's most exciting raw ingredients.
19 restaurants in Best East Village Restaurants with Raw Food Options | Top Rated
- Yopparai · rated 4.5/5: 4 raw-food-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Decibel · rated 4/5: 3 raw-food-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Spanish.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Filipino.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Filipino.
- Aura Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- noreetuh · rated 4.6/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Hawaiian.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Wildair · rated 4.4/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Casa Mono · rated 4.3/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Spanish.
- Kanoyama · rated 4.3/5: 2 raw-food-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Russ & Daughters · rated 4/5: 2 raw-food-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Ten Bells · rated 4/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Penny · rated 4/5: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Kanoyama: 2 raw-food-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Wildair: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- noreetuh: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- MayRee: 1 raw-food-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
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.
