Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Postcard, Batsu and Sōrate, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale japanese restaurants in NoLita. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
NoLita's Upscale Japanese Destinations
NoLita’s charming, cobblestone streets are home to a sophisticated selection of Japanese dining destinations that blend traditional artistry with modern flair. This curated collection features everything from intimate omakase counters like Nakaji and Ogawa to the innovative seafood-centric menus at Lure Fishbar and Momofuku Ko. Whether you are seeking a quiet evening at Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar or a lively night out at Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya, these establishments offer an elevated taste of Japan in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in NoLita | Upscale Japanese Food
- Postcard · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Matchaful · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi 295 Mercer · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Kabisera · rated 4.8/5: Filipino.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Go Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Simple NYC: Best Chef Made Poke Bowl in NYC · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- SANUKI UDON · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Izakaya Juraku · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- O Ramen & Dim Sum M Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Zutto Japanese Ramen Sushi Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Okiboru · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Zest Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- DokoDemo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kyuramen - Chinatown · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Juku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Temakase - Handroll Bar · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku Soho · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku East Village · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Kimura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi by M · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nakamura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ki Mi Ka · 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.
