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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Find upscale japanese restaurants in Upper East Side. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Upscale Japanese Destinations
The Upper East Side serves as a premier destination for refined Japanese dining, where traditional techniques meet the neighborhood's signature elegance. This curated selection features everything from the meticulous omakase counters of Sushi Noz and Sushi Ishikawa to the contemporary artistry found at Kappo Masa and Akami. Whether you are seeking an intimate evening at Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar or a sophisticated meal at Sasabune, these restaurants offer an exceptional range of high-end experiences for every discerning palate.
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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.
