Japanese
Japanese
Page 4Yum Yum Noodle Bar
Yum Yum is in the middle of Woodstock’s main drag, and it serves a wide array of Japanese noodle bowls as well as Southeast Asian dishes like satay, bánh mì, and pad thai.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
This outpost of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill in FiDi is a dependable place for good sushi and steaks.
Tsurutontan
This Midtown location of Tsurutontan serves sushi and unique bowls of udon in a big space with tons of seating spread out over three floors.
Yakitori Totto
By the time you finish paying your bill, you'll already want to come back to this yakitori restaurant in Midtown.
Shion 69 Leonard Street
Between the peaceful room, precise kombu-curing, and rhythmic pace of hot and cold plates, a meal at 69 Leonard will demand your presence like it’s the cult leader of a silent meditation retreat.
Martiny's
Located in a three-level carriage house in Gramercy, Martiny's is a Japanese-style cocktail lounge serving memorable drinks and small plates.
Gugu Room
For a fun night out, get some small plates and cocktails at this mostly-Filipino spot on the LES.
L'Abeille
L'Abeille is a Japanese-French restaurant in Tribeca that will remind you that tasting menus can be special.
Studio 151
Studio 151 is an East Village speakeasy serving late-night sushi with a four-seat omakase bar.
Kyu
Kyu in Noho is a great group dinner spot with a menu that takes inspiration from Thai, Japanese, and Korean cuisine.
Hi-Collar
Hi-Collar in the East Village is a Japanese cafe during the day and a sake/whisky bar at night. They take their coffees and teas very seriously.
Takahachi
In a neighborhood full of high-end restaurants, Takahachi in Tribeca stands out as a casual spot with relatively affordable and good quality sushi.
Tomo21 Sushi
Tomo21 Sushi is perfect for when you’re in the mood for something that's nicer than your go-to Seamless spot but not as pricey as a fancy omakase.
Sasabune
Sasabune is a high-end sushi omakase restaurant on the Upper East Side with attentive chefs and interesting fish.
Sushi Noz
You want the short version of this review? The cheapest meal at Sushi Noz costs $250, and it’s worth the price.
Sushi Jin
Sushi Jin is a sushi spot on the UES, and it’s one of the best places to get a sub-$150 omakase in the East 80s.
Tomi Jazz
Tomi Jazz is a Japanese jazz bar that also happens to be one of the coolest date options in Midtown.
Yopparai
Next time you’re looking for a date-night restaurant on the LES, book one of the kotatsu tables at Yopparai for some excellent Japanese food and sake.