Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant, Sushi Jin and Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Upper East Side's Upscale Japanese Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a sophisticated backdrop for some of the city's most refined Japanese dining experiences, ranging from intimate omakase counters to elegant sake bars. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's dedication to culinary precision, featuring destinations like Sushi Noz and Kappo Masa where artistry meets tradition. Whether you are seeking the minimalist excellence of Sushi Ishikawa or the lively atmosphere at Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar, these establishments provide an unparalleled taste of Japan in the heart of Manhattan.
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- Eat Da Japanese Ramen Restaurant · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Jin · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Kuu · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Aki Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Terry And Yaki food cart · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Meijin Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Goda · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ishikawa · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- IKYU · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Inase · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ikyu 一休 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 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.
- Amber 80st · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Kappo Masa · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ren · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Tabata · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Gama · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Matsu · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Ko Sushi · rated 4.2/5: 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.
