Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Kuu, Aki Sushi and Sashimi Express II, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Roosevelt Island's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Roosevelt Island offers a sophisticated escape for diners seeking high-end Japanese cuisine tucked away from the city's usual bustle. This curated selection features everything from the refined artistry of Sushi of Gari and Sasabune to the inventive small plates and craft cocktails found at NR. Whether you are looking for an intimate omakase experience at Sushi Ishikawa or the traditional charm of Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar, these destinations provide an elevated taste of Japan right in the heart of the East River.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Roosevelt Island | Upscale Japanese Food
- Kuu · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Aki Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- UME 1st Ave · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ishikawa · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Island Rolls N Bowls · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sasabune · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Zawa Japanese · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Momokawa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Tabata · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Fuji East Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Matsu · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Ko Sushi · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Hanabi · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Hunan Delight Matsuya · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Kobe Sushi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Tanoshi Sushi NYC · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Japan Express Food Truck · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu Sushi: Japanese.
- NR: Japanese.
- Hanabi: Japanese.
- Ko Sushi: Japanese.
- Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar: Japanese.
- Matsu II: Japanese.
- Sushi Ishikawa: 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.
