Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in New York City

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Tempura Matsui

4.9

4.9 (664)

$50 and over

Japanese

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tempura Matsui –A Michelin One Star–

Tempura Matsui invites you to experience the fine art of cooking tempura. Within a serene setting, guests have a seat at our counter or tables and can view the delicate preparation of lightly frying fresh fish and vegetables.
We only serve Omakase Dinner Course for $280 per person at 2 specific times Tuesdays through Saturdays between 5:30PM and 8PM.

Also, we serve a Lunch Course for $160 per person at 12 noon only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open irregularly on Sundays.

You may make a reservation one month ahead and any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the reservation to avoid a $100 charge per person.

Beginning June 1st, our Omakase Dinner Course will be priced at $295.
This change reflects our unwavering commitment to sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients and elevating the dining experience to the standards befitting a Michelin-starred restaurant.

We thank you for your continued trust and support.

Top review

William

Dined 5 days ago

The finest culinary experience in New York with top quality customer service.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Flushing, NY | Chinatown of Queens

4.9

4.9 (880)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Flushing

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

Cristian

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service were amazing, We’ll repeat the experience any time soon.

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Restaurant Nippon

4.9

4.9 (793)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Midtown East

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

AshBVIP

Dined on May 6, 2025

They were so good and so accommodating!! the fish was soooo fresh highly recommend!

Sushi of Gari 46

4.8

4.8 (1874)

$50 and over

Japanese

Theater District

About the restaurant

We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner service. We look forward to welcoming you with extended hours and our team is here to make your dining experience memorable. Please check our updated hours.

For a decade founder Gari Sugio has run a sushi restaurant that is innovative in the way it serves sushi with both cold and warm ingredients, offering more than 130 varieties. Sushi of Gari 46 focuses primarily on serving Gari’s “Signature Omakase” Sushi dinner which shows off his expertise with marinated and spiced raw and slightly cooked ingredients, in addition to a menu of traditional Japanese dishes. The sake selection, by Gari Sugio, is one of the best in town along with a limited wine selection of fine wines.

Please note: Sushi Bar reservation is not available online. Please contact the restaurant directly.

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DCreviewVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing as always if you have never been, you have to go. Amazing staff. The attention to detail high quality is unparalleled.

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4.7

4.7 (261)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Wagyu & Sushi
The restaurant will serve top-quality meals served with the highest quality ingredients, along with a sushi bar led by The Sushi chef with over 30 years of experience.

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ChrisVIP

Dined on May 3, 2025

The best shabu shabu in all of New York! Really reminds me of my business trips to Tokyo…the real deal!

Yakiniku Gen

4.7

4.7 (51)

$50 and over

Japanese

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Gen is a master in the area of business. We established "Gen" to spread and offer real Japanese BBQ.

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LaurieVIP

Dined on May 8, 2025

This shows that you cannot judge a book by its cover. I was a bit skeptical from the appearance at the entrance however from start to finish that was a positive experience! Great hospitable service and really solid Japanese bbq!

Blue Ribbon Sushi & Steak

4.9

4.9 (295)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Blue Ribbon Sushi & Steak combines traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern day steakhouse. Our menu is varied and extensive, and includes sushi and sashimi, as well as cooked entrees such as fish, lamb, steaks and chops. We feature Domestic and Japanese Wagyu. Blue Ribbon Sushi & Steak is located in midtown Manhattan, at the PENN 1 Building, across 33rd Street from Madison Square Garden and atop Penn Station. The restaurant is accessible from 33rd street, and from the newly renovated Penn Station and 34th Street via the lobby of PENN 1. We offer various seating areas - a sushi counter, a cocktail bar, the central dining room, and an outdoor patio (weather permitting).

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StephenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food was amazing. Great place if you want tasty sushi.

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Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Financial District

4.8

4.8 (406)

$30 and under

Japanese

Financial District

About the restaurant

We serve Japanese seafood, hot entrees & signature fried chicken plated in a sophisticated atmosphere located at the corner of Maiden Lane and William Street, with a view of Louise Nevelson Plaza across from the Federal Reserve, our menu features expertly prepared traditional Japanese Sushi and Sashimi, and is complimented by signature entrees from our hot kitchen, including Grilled Skirt Steak, Oxtail Fried Rice, Steamed Lobster, Japanese A5 Wagyu, and our famous Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken. We are proud to offer a distinctive beverage program featuring Japanese imported beers, cocktails, sake and shochu and other cocktails.

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LindaVIP

Dined on May 8, 2025

We all had sushi and it was fresh. Good for business lunches, and on the pricier side. The edamame appetizer was overcooked.

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4.8

4.8 (3296)

$50 and over

Japanese

NoHo

About the restaurant

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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kenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent celebratory birthday evening. Delicious, delicious, as always and incredible cocktails. Super friendly wait staff and a PERFECT evening all together ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you 😊

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4.8

4.8 (38)

$50 and over

Japanese

Flatiron District

About the restaurant

odo is open for lunch and dinner service from Wednesday through Sunday.

The Lounge is open from Tuesday through Saturday

Please note that reservations at the lounge do not offer our Kaiseki Tasting Experience.

odo offers a 20 minute grace period. Please contact us via email if you are running late.

For the consideration of our other guests, children younger than 10 are not allowed at the Chef's Counter. Please note that all guests seated at the Chef's Counter must partake in the tasting course.

While we do our best to accommodate most allergies and dietary restrictions, we cannot accommodate vegan, vegetarian, wheat and gluten-free guests. We are also unable to accommodate guests who cannot consume seafood or seaweed.

Please contact us directly at odo.reservation@gmail.com to ensure we can accommodate your needs.

Cancellations can be refunded up to 48 hours from the reservation. Any cancellations made within 48 hours, as well as no shows will not be refunded.

Top review

Pedro

Dined on May 7, 2025

very very nice. the food, the service. the atendants

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