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- 75 Ninth Ave., Chelsea 10011
- 212-255-5672
The Lobster Place
Stalwart of the Chelsea Market gets a new finish. Retail shop sees separate counters for lobsters fresh or steamed. Long steel counter for fresh fish offerings, or get super-fresh with eight-seat o... read more
- 46 W. 22nd St., Flatiron 10010
- 212- 989-7889
Mira Sushi & Izakaya
Name should give you some indication of the versatility here. Chef is Chinese-Korean, brings pan-Asian knowhow to continent-spanning menu. Izakaya faves like gyoza and yakitori joined by honey yuzu... read more
- 545 Lorimer St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-486-0200
Suzume
Michael Briones, a Momofuku alum, drops Japanese-inspired fare on the ‘Burg. Izakaya-style small plates like wings, roasted potatoes with spicy mayo. Ramen comes with a range of broths, from ... read more
- 355 W. 16th St., Chelsea 10011
- 212-929-5800
Cherry
Jonathan Morr of BONDST takes over plum space at the Dream Downtown. Red-velveteen décor brings a sexy vibe. Focuses on sushi and sharable Japanese bites with a French twist. Choose a la car... read more
- 93 Bowery, Chinatown 10002
- 646-329-3416
Elevate Restaurant and Lounge
Classing up the Bowery from a perch at the Wyndham Garden Chinatown. Kitchen starts Japanese, isn’t afraid to follow tangents. Burgers get teriyakiinaise sauce, club sandwiches come with baco... read more
- 12 W. 21st St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-388-5736
Sen
After 18 years of Sag Harbor crowd pleasing, sushi pros cross over to the big island. Output divided between fresh sushi and modern Japanese cuisine. (Ringers like bulgogi slip in, too.) Chile tuna... read more
- 1032 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-249-5700
Arlington Club
The Tao of steak. Fusion pros team up with Laurent Tourondel for beef and sushi on an epic scale. Former Republican club turned into an insta-classic, with arched ceilings and skylights making for ... read more
- 130 W. Broadway, Tribeca 10013
- 212-285-0130
Sushi of Gari
UES's best sushi now available in Tribeca. Chef Gari-san stays ahead of the curve, getting avant-garde with top-rate fish. Bluefin and ponzu mousse, tuna with tofu, squid and shiso flowers. Umm, fl... read more
- 246 Spring St., Soho 10013
- 212-842-4550
Koi
L.A.’s answer to Nobu comes to NYC. “Signature dishes” like hamachi fusion, yellowtail and jalapeño, and miso black cod pretty much lifted straight from Chef Matsuhisa. Top... read more
- 229 E. 14th St., Gramercy 10003
- 646-861-2889
Beyond Sushi
Hell’s Kitchen finalist Guy Vaknin does sushi for vegetarians and aesthetes. Brick, wood, and avocado-shaded walls fill an energetic space, though business is mostly take-out. Gluten-free &ld... read more
- 16 W. 22nd St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-741-0021
Mihoko’s 21 Grams
Former ballerina/nutrition expert/collector of fine things Mihoko Kiyokawa brings Franco-Japanese fare to the Flatiron. Tall ceilings, vivid artwork, gold-and-tan embroidered screens fill intimate ... read more
- 187 Orchard St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-460-5300
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
Always-reliable Blue Ribbon crew drops lively Japanese tavern on the Thompson LES. Like a Bromberg bros greatest hits package, with sushi, fried chicken, and comfort food brunches all represen... read more
- 8 W. 18th St., Union Square 10003
- 212-255-0018
Ootoya
Prolific izakaya-style chain out of Tokyo opens a location near the Flatiron. Open ceilings and a long bar; seating in a front vestibule, rear dining room, and second-story loft above an open kit... read more
- 61 W. 8th St., Greenwich Village 10011
- 212-505-2610
Neta
A mini-Masa for the Village. Former Bar Masa and Masa head chefs join forces, hang their own sushi shingle. Name comes from the Japanese for the fresh parts, and brother, this shizz is fresh. Omaka... read more
- 2178 Broadway, Upper West Side 10024
- 212-595-0094
Geisha Table
Serafina's Japanese wing. Shares hotel space with Italian sib, but reflects antipodal approach. Intimate izakaya all about simple, elegant cuisine. Chefs take inspiration from pan-Asian backgrounds... read more
- 536 Madison Ave., Midtown East 10022
- 212-840-5555
Sushi Shop
Euro chain brings its French-inflected Japanese to midtown. Slick bi-level space finished with black accents, airy dangling lanterns. Businessfolk grabbing self-serve lunches, finer dining come din... read more
- 475 Driggs Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-963-2555
Fushimi
Outer-borough fusion spot excited to host your next acid trip. Design aesthetic borrowed from a Grand Theft Auto nightclub. Blown-out atrium with ginormous light panels, dangling fixtures, electric... read more
- 188 Gravesend Neck Rd., Brooklyn 11229
- 718-332-6600
Sushi Mikasa
It's not like Sheepshead Bay is really a culinary wasteland (though some Manhattanites would have you believe that), but a sushi spot as slick and pricey as this is kind of a rarity in these parts.... read more
- 330 W. Broadway, Soho 10013
- 212-966-8252
Taka Taka
Hot sushi, Mexican gyoza, Japanese tacos: these cats are turning the playbook upside down. First US location of Mexican fusion chain. Comes complete with conveyor belt snaking through the room, o... read more
- 185 Orchard St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-228-0880
HaChi Restaurant & Lounge
Serpentine banquettes set slick stage for contemporary Asian fusion. Nightclub lighting shades lounge space, trim balcony. Kitchen takes Japan as a starting point, adds international accents. Calam... read more
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