Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl and Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 34 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale japanese restaurants in Midtown East. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Midtown East serves as a premier destination for refined dining, offering an exquisite selection of upscale Japanese establishments that blend traditional techniques with modern elegance. This curated collection features a diverse array of culinary experiences, ranging from intimate omakase counters and world-renowned sushi destinations like Nobu and Sushi Zo to sophisticated steakhouses and fusion spots that incorporate French and American influences. Whether you are seeking the minimalist artistry of Kaijitsu or the vibrant atmosphere of The Lobster Club, these restaurants provide the perfect backdrop for a celebratory meal or a high-end business dinner in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Midtown East | Upscale Japanese Food
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bento NYC · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mira · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kin ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Shuya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Omusubi Gonbei · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ryusei · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Reserve Cut · rated 4.6/5: Steakhouse.
- Zurutto Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co Lexington Ave | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Midtown East NYC · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Phoshime · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kaijitsu · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yakiniku TORAJI · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Dai Hachi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Hatsuhana · rated 4.5/5: Restaurant.
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.
