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Restaurant Nippon

4.9 (794)
$31 to $50
Japanese
155 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Nippon, the heartbeat of authentic Japanese cuisine in New York City since 1963. Nestled on 52nd Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenue, we invite you to indulge in a culinary journey through traditional Edo-mae (Tokyo) style dishes.

Signature Dish: Experience our iconic Beef Negimayaki, a dish that originated right here at Nippon and has since become a global favorite. Delight in our Tempura straight from the tempura bar, a standout feature of our menu. We also take pride in our in-house creations, including premium ni-hachi soba noodles and house-made tofu, which elevate every dish to an extraordinary level.

Special Features: For a truly authentic experience, reserve our Japanese-style tatami room, a private space designed for intimate gatherings with traditional floor seating and elegant décor.

Join us at Nippon, where tradition meets innovation in a setting as timeless as our heritage.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Akira Azuma
  • Catering
    Traditional Japanese menus, including a sushi bar, can be catered in your home, office, club, or hotel, with waitstaff in traditional Japanese kimono. Please contact us at info@restaurantnippon.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private and Semi-Private Rooms available for 2 - 24 guests. prix-fixe menu including traditional Japanese Kaiseki, and our famous Sukiyaki and Kamo-nabe (duck hot-pot) can be enjoyed in a Japanese style tatami rooms. Please contact us at info@restaurantnippon.com
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between Lexington and 3rd Avenues
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 train to 51st Street and E & M trains to Lexington Ave-53rd Street.Short walk from Grand-Central terminal.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 794 people are saying

Restaurant Nippon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Neighborhood gem

  • New York City

    Japanese

  • Manhattan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Manhattan

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant Nippon offers "sooo fresh" fish and "excellent service" that many describe as a "treasure." This 62-year-old gem boasts authentic Japanese cuisine, with a standout soba salad and vegan/vegetarian options that are "meticulously prepared." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and quiet dining rooms, enhancing their "pleasure" in dining.

794 Reviews
  1. Marcia

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff as wonderful as always. Food perfect. Totally relaxing dining. Can’t wait to go back.

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  2. AshB VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were so good and so accommodating!! the fish was soooo fresh highly recommend!
    Restaurant NipponResponded on May 7, 2025
    Dear AshB, Thank you very much for taking a time to write a review. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that the freshness of the fish and attentiveness of our team left such a positive impression. It’s always our goal to provide both exceptional cuisine and warm, thoughtful service, and it means a great deal to know we succeeded in making your visit memorable. We look forward to welcoming you again soon for another wonderful dining experience.

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  3. hidefumi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and foods, as always have been. Quality of foods has been very good for years.
    Restaurant NipponResponded on May 7, 2025
    Dear hidefumi, Thank you very much for your thoughtful words and continued patronage. Maintaining the highest standards of quality and hospitality is at the heart of everything we do, and feedback such as yours affirms the dedication of our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  4. Marcia

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. Excellent service and friendly staff. A favorite!
    Restaurant NipponResponded on April 23, 2025
    Dear Marcia, Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re truly delighted to hear that your experience with us was such a pleasure. It's wonderful to know that our team’s warmth and service made a memorable impression on your visit. We hope this is just the beginning of many more enjoyable meals with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  5. Jonathon VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always!! Food great. Service great. Soba salad a must.
    Restaurant NipponResponded on April 23, 2025
    Dear Jonathon, It's wonderful to hear that both the food and service met your expectations, and we’re especially pleased that the soba salad continues to impress. Your continued support means the world to us. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back very soon.

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  6. Milton VIP

    New York City51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious. Each dish was perfect. The restaurant has several “rooms“ which is perfect at keeping the noise level down so that we were able to enjoy conversation with our table mates.
    Restaurant NipponResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and that the atmosphere worked well for your dining experience. Look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. Joyce VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best vegan/vegetarian meals in the city. Everything was meticulously prepared and highly flavored. Incredible performance by the chef! To top it off our waitress was so attentive, thinking about what we could need before our asking. And always so pleasant. Great great value!!!! We will see you again soon!!!!
    Restaurant NipponResponded on March 17, 2025
    Dear Joyce, Thank you very much for your warm review! We strive to create a truly memorable dining experience, and your feedback confirms that our team is achieving this. Your kind words regarding the value of your meal are greatly appreciated. We believe in providing exceptional quality at a reasonable price, and we are thrilled that you recognized this. We look forward to welcoming you back to Restaurant Nippon soon. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback.

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  8. Nina

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly staff. Authentic, delicately prepared Japanese cuisine. You get what you pay for. We topped off our meal with delicious dessert and were pleasantly surprised when they took it off the bill, knowing that we were celebrating our birthdays. It was a nice touch. They paid attention to the reservation notes!
    Restaurant NipponResponded on March 17, 2025
    Dear Nina, Thank you very much for choosing Restaurant Nippon to celebrate your special day! We are especially pleased that our team was able to make your birthday celebration memorable with the dessert. Paying attention to our guests' reservation notes and adding those personal touches is something we take great pride in. Looking forward to welcoming you and husband back very soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nippon is the greatest. The soba is the best in NYC and a bargain at that. The sushi is traditional and wonderful. The service is perfect and very respectful. The restaurant floor is split into sections so you don’t have to yell to be heard by your companions or get bumped into by the next over table. AWESOME ‼️
    Restaurant NipponResponded on March 17, 2025
    Dear our esteemed guest, thank you for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you consider Restaurant Nippon 'the greatest' and that our soba, sushi, and service have exceeded your expectations. We are particularly pleased that you found our soba to be the best in NYC and a bargain, as we strive to offer both quality and value. We are also glad that you found our restaurant's layout conducive to a pleasant dining experience, allowing for comfortable conversation. We look forward to welcoming you back to for another exceptional dining experience.

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  10. ArielC VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious and pleasant experience. This place is a treasure.
    Restaurant NipponResponded on February 28, 2025
    Dear ArielC, Thank you very much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your support and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

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FAQs

Restaurant Nippon does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. Restaurant Nippon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 688-5941.

Restaurant Nippon is rated 4.9 stars by 794 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Restaurant Nippon

155 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Lexington and 3rd Avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 train to 51st Street and E & M trains to Lexington Ave-53rd Street.Short walk from Grand-Central terminal.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Akira Azuma
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Traditional Japanese menus, including a sushi bar, can be catered in your home, office, club, or hotel, with waitstaff in traditional Japanese kimono. Please contact us at info@restaurantnippon.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private and Semi-Private Rooms available for 2 - 24 guests. prix-fixe menu including traditional Japanese Kaiseki, and our famous Sukiyaki and Kamo-nabe (duck hot-pot) can be enjoyed in a Japanese style tatami rooms. Please contact us at info@restaurantnippon.com
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