Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Batsu, Sōrate and Matchaful, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Chinatown’s culinary landscape offers a sophisticated evolution with this curated selection of upscale Japanese dining destinations. From the precise artistry of omakase at Nakaji and Rabbit House to the vibrant energy of Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya, these establishments blend traditional techniques with modern flair. The collection also features refined seafood and American influences at spots like Lure Fishbar and Green’s, ensuring a diverse range of high-end experiences for every palate. Whether you are seeking the smoky flavors of Gyu-Ichiro Japanese BBQ or the innovative plates at Momofuku Ko, this neighborhood guide highlights the very best of the area's elevated dining scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Chinatown | Upscale Japanese Food
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Uncle Fatty’s Food And Drink · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Kabisera · rated 4.8/5: Filipino.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Go Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Simple NYC: Best Chef Made Poke Bowl in NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Izakaya Juraku · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- O Ramen & Dim Sum M Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Okinawa · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Zutto Japanese Ramen Sushi Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Simply Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Okiboru · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Zest Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- SUteiShi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen - Chinatown · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Juku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- MakiMaki Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ki Mi Ka · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Bayard Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Douska · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Mikaku Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Green's · rated 4.5/5: American.
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.
