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.
Discover the top 24 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale japanese restaurants in Murray Hill. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Murray Hill's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Murray Hill offers a sophisticated escape for those seeking refined dining experiences that blend traditional Japanese artistry with modern elegance. From the meticulous omakase at Sushi Zo and Sushi Ryusei to the premium cuts at UN Plaza Grill and La Brochette Steakhouse, this collection showcases a diverse range of high-end flavors. Whether you are craving the delicate seasonal dishes of Kaijitsu or the vibrant atmosphere of Sen Sakana, these upscale destinations provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable meal in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Murray Hill | 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.
- Yezo Isankaya · 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.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · 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.
- Sozai (Japanese Izakaya Ramen) · 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.
- 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.
- Nonono · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Wokuni · 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.
- Sushi & Co · 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.
- Mari.ne Handroll · rated 4.5/5: 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.
