Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl and Yezo Isankaya, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for sushi in Manhattan. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional sushi.
Manhattan's Premier Sushi Destinations
Manhattan offers an unparalleled landscape for sushi lovers, ranging from the legendary upscale counters of Nobu and Gari Columbus to the quick and fresh offerings at Sashimi Express II. This curated collection highlights the borough's diverse Japanese culinary scene, featuring everything from traditional seafood at Wokuni and comforting bowls at Ippudo to modern Asian fusion and American-influenced poke. Whether you are seeking a refined omakase experience or a casual neighborhood gem like Yezo Isankaya, these destinations represent the very best of New York City’s vibrant raw bar and kitchen culture.
30 restaurants in Best Sushi in Manhattan | Top Spots
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku It’s Japanese II · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nobu · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Ai Ki Ya · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- The Lobster Club · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Ootoya · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Redeye Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Nikko Hibachi Asian Fusion · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- SHI · rated 4.3/5: Asian Fusion.
- Geisha Sushi · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Aya Sushi · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sapps · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Wasabi · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Yuka Japanese · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Akami Sushi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Lobster Place · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Tampopo Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Sakagura · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ryusei · rated 4/5: 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.
