Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ashbox Cafe, J's Kitchen New York and Waza Sushi & Ramen, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale japanese restaurants in New York City. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
New York City's Upscale Japanese Destinations
New York City offers a sophisticated landscape for Japanese cuisine, ranging from intimate sushi counters to sprawling, high-energy dining rooms. This curated collection highlights the city's premier upscale destinations, where you can enjoy everything from the contemporary flair of Zuma and Momofuku Noodle Bar to the scenic views at Harriet's Rooftop. Whether you are seeking expertly marbled cuts at a Japanese steakhouse or the delicate artistry of Amami and Towa, these establishments represent the pinnacle of refined dining in the five boroughs.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in New York City | Upscale Japanese Food
- Ashbox Cafe · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Waza Sushi & Ramen · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sumi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Café Kitsuné · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bai Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Cotra · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Oita · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mirror Tea and Sake House · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- jPAN Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Fushimi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Amami · rated 5/5: Japanese (Amami Sushi.
- Nana Ramen · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Harriet's Rooftop · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Daigo Sushi Roll Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- L'Wren · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Wanpaku · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Teriyaki One · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Postcard · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Konban · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Towa · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Kawa Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Hudson Eats · rated 5/5: American.
- Kame · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Don Neo Fusion · rated 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.
