Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Matchaful, Sushi Ichimura and Mikado Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Civic Center's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Elevate your next evening out with a visit to Civic Center’s most distinguished dining destinations, where traditional Japanese craftsmanship meets modern elegance. This collection showcases a diverse range of high-end experiences, from the precise sushi at Nakaji and SUteiShi to the sophisticated French-Japanese fusion of l’abeille and the contemporary American plates at Green’s. Whether you are craving the smoky flavors of Gyu-Ichiro Japanese BBQ or the world-renowned artistry of Nobu, these restaurants represent the pinnacle of the neighborhood's vibrant culinary scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Civic Center | Upscale Japanese Food
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ichimura · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mikado Sushi · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Susukino Ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Otani · rated 4.8/5: 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.
- Bento 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.
- SUteiShi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Bento Nouveau · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen - Chinatown · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Juku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- l’abeille · rated 4.6/5: French.
- MakiMaki Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ki Mi Ka · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Takahachi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Bayard Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Azabu New York | NYC / Tribeca / Modern Japanese & Sushi Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Green's · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Samurai Papa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Moti's · rated 4.5/5: Internal Knowledge): Moti's.
- Nara Sushi/Kumo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Financial District · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Quan Sushi Grill · 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.










