Best Japanese Restaurants in New York

The best Japanese restaurants in New York, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.

19 restaurantsAvg rating 4.8value – splurge

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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Shinzo Omakase

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Shinzo Omakase

Shinzo Omakase is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9

Based on 978 reviews

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Mido Omakase - West Village

Mido Omakase - West Village is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Omakasedate nightspecial occasion

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4.9

Based on 443 reviews

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Zen Sushi Omakase

Zen Sushi Omakase is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9

Based on 380 reviews

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Kazumi Omakase

Kazumi Omakase is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9

Based on 345 reviews

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Omakase by Kun Tsuki

Omakase by Kun Tsuki is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9

Based on 204 reviews

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KAWA Omakase

KAWA Omakase is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9

Based on 164 reviews

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SoZo Sip Bar + Omakase

SoZo Sip Bar + Omakase is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9

Based on 77 reviews

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kin ramen

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Kin ramen

Kin ramen is a japanese restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8

Based on 4520 reviews

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Uka Omakase

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Uka Omakase

Uka Omakase is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8

Based on 1031 reviews

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TAKUMI OMAKASE

TAKUMI OMAKASE is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Omakasedate nightspecial occasion

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4.8

Based on 786 reviews

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Domo omakase

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Domo omakase

Domo omakase is a japanese pick in New York in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8

Based on 309 reviews

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Ivan Ramen

Ivan Ramen is one of the better-known japanese spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.7

Based on 9505 reviews

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Shinjuku Ramen

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Shinjuku Ramen

Shinjuku Ramen is a japanese restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7

Based on 1535 reviews

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Yasubee Authentic Ramen

Yasubee Authentic Ramen is a japanese restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.7

Based on 301 reviews

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Loong Ramen

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Loong Ramen

Loong Ramen is a japanese restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7

Based on 186 reviews

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TONCHIN NEW YORK

TONCHIN NEW YORK is a japanese restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6

Based on 3512 reviews

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Taishoken NYC

Taishoken NYC is a japanese restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

noodlesdinnerjapanese

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4.6

Based on 196 reviews

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Ichiran

Ichiran is a japanese restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5

Based on 4696 reviews

Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kyuramen

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Kyuramen

Kyuramen is a japanese restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5

Based on 1987 reviews

Common questions about Japanese in New York

What are the best Japanese restaurants in New York?

The top Japanese restaurants in New York include Shinzo Omakase, Mido Omakase - West Village, Zen Sushi Omakase. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in New York?

Shinzo Omakase is among the highest-rated Japanese restaurants in New York, with a 4.9 Google rating across 978 reviews.

How much does Japanese food cost in New York?

Japanese restaurants in New York range from value to splurge. Most mid-range options fall in the splurge range.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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