Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ashbox Cafe, AJA Dumplings & sushi and Ooi Sushi & Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Long Island City's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Long Island City has become a premier destination for refined dining, offering a sophisticated selection of Japanese cuisine set against the backdrop of the neighborhood’s evolving skyline. This curated collection highlights elegant destinations like Murasaki, where traditional flavors meet a modern, upscale atmosphere. Whether you are seeking an intimate omakase experience or expertly crafted seasonal dishes, these establishments provide a serene escape for discerning diners in the heart of Queens.
17 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Long Island City | Upscale Japanese Food
- Ashbox Cafe · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- AJA Dumplings & sushi · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Ooi Sushi & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi of Miso · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sansan Ramen · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Poke Burrito LIC · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen - Long Island City · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Takumen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Tamashii Blue · rated 4.4/5: Japanese. *.
- Instant Noodle Factory · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- SHI · rated 4.3/5: Asian Fusion.
- Vert Frais · rated 4.3/5: French.
- ABC Eats Food Hall 食堂 · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Sushi of Miso · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Sansan Chicken · rated 3.6/5: 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.
