Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Konban and Towa, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale japanese restaurants in Manhattan. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Manhattan's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Manhattan’s refined dining scene offers an exquisite array of upscale Japanese destinations, ranging from intimate omakase counters to grand, high-energy rooms. Whether you are seeking the precision of masterfully sliced sashimi at Sushi Jin and TAKEDA or the robust flavors of a premium Japanese steakhouse like Vinyl Steakhouse, these establishments celebrate the art of culinary craftsmanship. From the modern elegance of Restaurante Zuma to the traditional techniques found at Tsumo Omakase and Towa, this collection invites you to experience the very best of Japan’s rich gastronomic heritage in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Manhattan | Upscale Japanese Food
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bento NYC · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Restaurante Zuma · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- One Bite Omakase · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Jin · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- TAKEDA · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- AJA Dumplings & sushi · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cube 55 Food Cart · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Kuu · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi W · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Shinbashi 72 · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Tsumo Omakase · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- K Sushi & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Aki Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Hiramasa · rated 4.8/5: 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.
