Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Happy Tuna Sushi & Crispy Rice - Grand Central, Bento NYC and Mira, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Midtown's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Midtown’s vibrant dining scene offers an exceptional array of upscale Japanese destinations perfect for an elegant night out. This curated selection features everything from traditional omakase at Sushi Zo and Sushi Ryusei to the refined fusion of Japanese techniques with French and steakhouse influences. Whether you are seeking the world-renowned artistry of Nobu or the specialized comfort of Raku, these establishments provide sophisticated atmospheres and impeccable service in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Midtown | Upscale Japanese Food
- 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.
- CoCo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- K Sushi & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- Kin ramen · 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.
- Toribro Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Shuya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Imasa Nori Sushi Izakaya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Omusubi Gonbei · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Tonchin New York · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Zo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ryusei · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Gui Steakhouse · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi & Co Lexington Ave | Sushi, Japanese restaurant in Midtown East NYC · 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.
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.
