Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Towa, Kame and Mira, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale japanese restaurants in Herald Square. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Herald Square's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Discover a refined side of Herald Square with this curated selection of upscale Japanese dining destinations. From the intimate omakase counters at Sushi Zo and Tokugawa to the elegant seasonal plates found at Towa and Kaijitsu, these establishments offer a sophisticated escape from the neighborhood's bustling streets. Whether you are seeking the precision of Sushi Seki or the innovative fusion at Sen Sakana, this collection highlights the very best of traditional and contemporary Japanese artistry in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Herald Square | Upscale Japanese Food
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- K Sushi & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Jurin Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Handroll Bar Rolling · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Midtown NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kazunori · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Shuya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Tonchin New York · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Beyond Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Downtown NYC · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Phoshime · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nonono · 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.
