Search guide
- 357 Sixth Ave., Greenwich Village
- 212-414-3088
Soto
Satisfies both raw fish and rags-to-riches fetishes. Sotohiro Kosugi opened version 1.0 in an Atlanta strip mall before packing up for the big town. Monastic, clean space with a red rising sun on c... read more
- 245 Park Ave. So., Flatiron
- 212-475-9377
Sushi Samba
Perhaps the original fashion-sushi fusion event. Japanese raw fish freshness with touches of Peru and Brazil, i.e. yellowtail sashimi ceviche. Draws swanks from uptown downtown, nouveau professiona... read more
- 220 Park Ave. So., Union Square
- 646-428-0989
Haru (Park Avenue South)
Chic sushi hangar. Double-height windows, bar and lounge area multiplied by two, lofty mezzanine dining, plus a waterfall. Japanese black and white ceiling screen a hipster T writ super-large. Loca... read more
- 428 Greenwich St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-274-0428
Greenwich Grill
Circa-1883 Tribeca building housing Japanese/Nouveau American fusion spot Greenwich Grill, aka Pacific Grill. Innovative sea urchin and clam spaghettini debunks myth that sushi and pasta don’... read more
- 29 E. 20th St., Gramercy 10003
- 212-505-6688
Mizu Sushi
Popular lunch spot for Flatiron media types needing to bitch. Dimly lit joint with stock décor and kitchen in the back. Menu rocks all expected standards: solid, moderately priced sushi and sashimi... read more
- 1659 First Ave., Upper East Side 10028
- 212-860-8857
Gajyumaru
Über-authentic Japanese, as attested by the expat regulars. No-frills jewel box with amber wood, a short bar, and funky art on the walls. As good as the sushi is, it's blown away by the kitche... read more
- 351 2nd Ave, Gramercy 10010
- 646-490-0293
Yo Sushi
Low-key Gramercy spot for fresh, quality rolls. Plethora of options and generous portions mean something to satisfy everyone's tastes. Casual enough for a date, respectable enough for a company din... read more
- 108 W. 44th St., Downtown Manhattan 10036
- 212-302-0707
Sushi Zen
New York City's sushi scene expands and contracts, but Sushi Zen remains a top player in a cutthroat game. On the scene for over twenty years, resto stays as fresh as its fish, thanks to maestro To... read more
- 25 Hudson St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-274-8500
Ninja New York
Enter into a maze of ninja tunnels and closed-off dining nooks to be served by guys dressed like secretive warriors. Enjoy the kitsch, don't come for the food (overpriced, no matter how you look at... read more
- 1143 First Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-371-0238
Sushi Seki
Top notch sushi and sashimi smack in the 10021 that stays up past the Upper East Side's normal bedtime. Get omakase at the bar and you won't be led astray. Flies the freshness in da... read more
- 287 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-788-2880
Jpan Sushi
May not be Blue Ribbon, but beats out the other 4,000 sushi spots nearby by a mile. (And you won't have to go without health insurance for a month to afford it.) Neighborhood spot distinguishes its... read more
- 94 E. 7th St., East Village 10079
- 212-982-4140
Kyo Ya
Understated Japanese cuisine, with ingredients imported directly from the source. Delicacies presented impeccably: smoked anago, black miso-glazed cod, and kurage salad are musts. Also serves the f... read more
- 220 W. 13th St., West Village 10011
- 212-620-3830
Miyagi
Sweet little Japanese café on sweet little Village block. Sleek black tables and banquettes, rustic sushi bar. Sidewalk dining for lazy spring lunches. Standard fare, though quality is above... read more
- 113 Thompson St., Soho 10012
- 212-925-8923
Omen
Tradtional, Kyoto-based Japanese cuisine rooted in basics (and it should be—place is a Soho standby from the '80s). Sashimi reigns supreme, celebrity doesn't—place is low profile, doesn... read more
- 1557 2nd Ave. , Upper East Side 10028
- 212-772-9675
Yuka
Small, cavernous, often crowded joint attracts recent college grads who googled "All You Can Eat Manhattan" prior to dining. AYCE deal comes with strict stipulations (lasts two hours, must finish e... read more
- 366 Third Ave., Kips Bay 10016
- 212-889-2326
East Japanese
Snag Japanese goodies and full array of sushi from the conveyor belt, pay later according to number and hue of plates. Specialty entrées available if you're not feeling the raw fish. Cheap,... read more
- 141 W. 41st St., Midtown West 10036
Ootoya
IN PREVIEW. Prolific izakaya-style chain out of Tokyo doubles down on Manhattan. Teishoku set meals come recommended, served with rice, miso soup, pickles, and egg custard. Grilled mackerel, was... read more
- 71 Clinton St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-533-4781
Izakaya Dodompa
Authentic Japanese & Korean food at this sake-cocktail Lower East Side spot. Cozy and packed with after-work drinkers and not ravenous diners, Izakaya reels them in with mini bites like fried c... read more
- 20 E. 17th St., Union Square 10003
- 646-336-7004
Ennju
Tiny Japanese grab-and-go and sit-down spot, tucked away in Union Square area. Come for cripsy chicken katsu and succulent udon, weighed by the pound and sold dirt cheap at lunch. Return for straig... read more
- 570 10th Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 646-449-7700
Dohyo Restaurant and Bar
Tables rise and sink automatically in a fun space on the fourth floor of Midtown's Yotel hotel. Fifty different small plates on the menu, featuring Japanese-Mexican tapas. Dohyo refers to a Japanes... read more
Featured Listings
-
Watermark Bar
Sandy tried to leave some literal watermarks, but riverfront perch ...
-
Hill & Dale
Restaurant and lounge inspired by early 20th-century music recordin...
-
Everything But Water
For women who love that beach chic look, this spot really does have...
-
Intermix
One-stop shopping with great blend of cutting-edge chic and ready-t...
-
Harlem Shake
Neighborhood burger and shake spot nabs awesome name, restored Harl...
