Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are J's Kitchen New York, Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central and Bento NYC, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 15 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale japanese restaurants in Kips Bay. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Kips Bay's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Kips Bay offers a refined selection of upscale Japanese dining experiences that cater to those seeking both tradition and modern elegance. From the meticulous artistry of omakase at Sushi Zo and Tokugawa to the serene atmosphere of Kaijitsu and Kokage, this neighborhood is a premier destination for authentic flavors. Diners can enjoy everything from fresh seafood at Mira and Sushi Ryusei to the premium cuts of a sophisticated steakhouse at La Brochette. Whether you are looking for an intimate sushi counter or a grander dining room like MUI or IchiUmi, these establishments provide a sophisticated culinary escape in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Kips Bay | Upscale Japanese Food
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bento NYC · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Shuya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Omusubi Gonbei · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tonchin New York · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ryusei · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Phoshime · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Nonono · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- MUI · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kushi Kushi Yaki · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Hakata TonTon · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kaijitsu · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yakiniku TORAJI · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi teria · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- TOKUYAMATCHA & ONIGIRAZU BAR · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kushi Kushi Yaki | Ramen & Yakitori Izakaya · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Izakaya MEW · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- La Brochette Steakhouse · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Proong Noodle Bar · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Koku Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 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.
