Best Japanese spots in NYC

1. 
   Ivan RamenGraded A

   4.7★★★★★★★★★★(9,726)$$Ramen Restaurant · 25 Clinton Street

   What to order: Tonkotsu Ramen · Chicken Paitan Ramen · Ivan’s Karaage · Ube Pudding

2. 
   BenihanaGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(6,983)$$$Japanese Restaurant · 47 West 56 Street

   What to order: Benihana Trio (steak, chicken, and shrimp) · Vega sushi roll · Crispy shrimp rolls · Mermaid Brew cocktail

3. 
   Zama OmakaseGraded A

   4.9★★★★★★★★★★(183)Sushi Restaurant · 346 West 52 Street
4. 
   Ippudo NyGraded A

   4.5★★★★★★★★★★(5,234)$$Restaurant · 321 West 51 Street

   What to order: Pork Bun (Hirata or Pork Bun) · Akamaru Modern ramen · Karaka Spicy ramen

5. 
   Nami SushiGraded A

   4.4★★★★★★★★★★(234)$$Japanese Restaurant · 242-03 Northern Boulevard
6. 
   IchiranGraded A

   4.5★★★★★★★★★★(4,759)$$Ramen Restaurant · 132 West 31 Street

   What to order: Classic Tonkotsu Ramen · Recommended Toppings Set · Kae‑Dama (Noodle Refill) · Premium Yakibuta

7. 
   SozaiGraded A

   4.9★★★★★★★★★★(4,245)$$Japanese restaurant · 19 West 45 Street

   What to order: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen · Sake Clam Miso Ramen · Miso Black Cod · Mentaiko Pasta

8. 
   Sushi ShiroGraded A

   4.6★★★★★★★★★★(242)Japanese Restaurant · 568 Metropolitan Avenue
9. 
   Showa EraGraded A

   4.9★★★★★★★★★★(4,139)Japanese Restaurant · 767 9 Avenue

   What to order: Tonkotsu Ramen · Chicken Karaage · Gyoza

10. 
    Sushi WatamiGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(234)Sushi Restaurant · 40 West 37 Street
11. 
    MizumiGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(4,235)$$Buffet Restaurant · 231-10 Northern Boulevard

    What to order: CHILLED SNOW CRAB LEGS · LA KALBI · SAKE SASHIMI

12. 
    Ichiran Times SquareGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(3,780)$$Ramen Restaurant · 152 West 49 Street

    What to order: Classic Tonkotsu Ramen · Veggie Ramen · Soft Boiled Egg · Extra Chashu (4 Slices)

13. 
    Tonchin New YorkGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(3,693)$$Ramen restaurant · 13 West 36 Street

    What to order: Classic Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen · Smoked Dashi Ramen · Tsukune Bun

14. 
    Gyu-KakuGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(3,590)$$Japanese Restaurant · 321 West 44 Street

    What to order: Harami Skirt Steak · Beef Sukiyaki Fried Rice Bowl · Garlic Fried Rice

15. 
    Warabi OmakaseGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(128)Japanese Restaurant · 42-15 Crescent Street
16. 
    MewGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(3,531)$$Izakaya Restaurant · 53 West 35 Street

    What to order: Kimchi Cream Udon · Omu Soba · Yellowtail Carpaccio · Moro Q

17. 
    Ichiran NyGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(3,404)$$$Ramen Restaurant · 374/376 Johnson Ave

    What to order: The Classic Tonkotsu Ramen · Premium Yakibuta · Matcha Pudding

18. 
    Momosan Ramen & SakeGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(3,228)$$Ramen Restaurant · 342 Lexington Avenue

    What to order: Tan‑tan · Spicy Tonkotsu · Sticky Ribs · Kakuni Bao

19. 
    Shinpi OmakaseGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(202)Japanese Restaurant · 121 Madison Avenue
20. 
    KazunoriGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(3,149)$$Sushi Restaurant · 15 West 28 Street

    What to order: Toro Hand Roll · Crab Hand Roll · The Nozie

21. 
    Arirang Hibachi Steak HouseGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(3,051)$$Restaurant · 23 Nelson Avenue

    What to order: Fried Rice · Empire's Hibachi Deluxe · Filet Mignon & Chicken Hibachi

22. 
    Lucky CatGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(2,981)$$Izakaya Restaurant · 232 East 53 Street

    What to order: Lucky Cat Ramen · Gyoza · Sukiyaki Udon

23. 
    Chubby Cattle BbqGraded A

    4.9★★★★★★★★★★(2,854)Barbecue Restaurant · 206 Spring Street

    What to order: Japanese A5 Wagyu yakiniku cuts · Assorted Wagyu and prime beef platter (Silver/Gold/Diamond t · Soft‑serve and fruit dessert bar · Shrimp and beef tongue

24. 
    KuuGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(2,722)$$Ramen Restaurant · 1275 1 Avenue

    What to order: Kuu Chili Signature Ramen · Butter Chicken Ramen · Tripple Chicken Yuzu Ramen · Tuna Hand Roll

25. 
    Hachikawa SushiGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(172)Japanese Restaurant · 25-67 Francis Lewis Boulevard
26. 
    Nobu Fifty SevenGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(2,730)$$$$Restaurant · 40 West 57 Street

    What to order: Yellowtail Jalapeño · Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna · Black Cod with Miso · Rock Shrimp Tempura

27. 
    Ajisen RamenGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(2,627)$Ramen Restaurant · 14 Mott Street

    What to order: Ajisen Deluxe Ramen · Beef Sukiyaki Ramen · Spicy Ajisen Ramen · Chicken Teriyaki Ramen

28. 
    Ra SushiGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(2,533)$$Sushi Restaurant · 229 West 43 Street

    What to order: Black Diamond Roll · Viva Las Vegas Roll · Wagyu Sliders

29. 
    Gyu KakuGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(2,395)$$Japanese restaurant · 40-52 Main Street

    What to order: Harami Skirt Steak (Miso marinade) · Certified Angus Kalbi Short Rib (Tare Soy marinade) · Garlic Steak · Filet Mignon

30. 
    East Japanese RestaurantGraded A

    4.9★★★★★★★★★★(132)Japanese Restaurant · 314 West 53 Street
31. 
    Naruto RamenGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(2,442)$Ramen Restaurant · 1596 3 Avenue

    What to order: Naruto Ramen (signature) · Tan Tan Ramen · Shrimp Ramen · Karaage

32. 
    Ramen MeijinGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(2,344)$$Japanese Restaurant · 1574 2 Avenue

    What to order: Spicy Miso Ramen · Spicy Shredded Pork Tonkotsu Ramen · Meijin Miso Beef Ramen · Chili Chicken Ramen

33. 
    Mama SushiGraded A

    4★★★★★★★★★★(2,459)$$Asian Fusion Restaurant · 237 Dyckman Street

    What to order: 237 Dyckman Roll · El Montro Roll · El Fuerte Roll

34. 
    Tomi JazzGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(2,246)$$Bar · 239 East 53 Street

    What to order: Cod Roe Spaghetti · Omelet Rice with Demi‑Glace · Fried Brie with Honey Mustard

35. 
    Ten Ichi RamenGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(2,158)$$Ramen Restaurant · 382 7 Avenue

    What to order: Ten Ichi Ramen · Rayu Beef Ramen · Karaage Chicken

36. 
    Izakaya NanaGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(2,178)$$Japanese Restaurant · 141-26 Northern Boulevard

    What to order: Yakitori Platter · Takoyaki · Curry Omurice

37. 
    IppudoGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(2,215)$$Ramen Restaurant · 24 West 46 Street

    What to order: Akamaru Shinaji · Miso Ramen · Nirvana (Classic) Ramen · Pork Buns

38. 
    YanagiGraded A

    4.9★★★★★★★★★★(121)Japanese Restaurant · 38-01 31 Street
39. 
    SugarfishGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(2,063)$$$Sushi Restaurant · 33 East 20 Street

    What to order: Trust Me · Nozawa Trust Me · Don’t Think. Just Eat. Trust Me · Toro Hand Roll

40. 
    Zuma New YorkGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(2,097)$$$$Japanese Restaurant · 261 Madison Avenue

    What to order: gin-dara no saikyo yaki · kureson to kyyuri no salada · baked cheesecake · japanese old fashioned

41. 
    KameGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(2,002)$$Ramen Restaurant · 330 8 Avenue

    What to order: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen · Spicy Shrimp Ramen · Gyoza

42. 
    Genki East OmakaseGraded A

    4.8★★★★★★★★★★(113)Sushi Restaurant · 111 Stanton Street
43. 
    Sushi YasakaGraded A

    4.6★★★★★★★★★★(2,014)$$Sushi Restaurant · 251 West 72 Street

    What to order: Mini Omakase · Miyabi

44. 
    Kyuramen / MaikoGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(2,003)$$Ramen Restaurant · 132 Bowery

    What to order: Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen · Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen · Pork Tonkatsu Omurice

45. 
    NobuGraded A

    4.4★★★★★★★★★★(2,004)$$$$Japanese Restaurant · 195 Broadway

    What to order: Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño · Black Cod with Miso · Toro (as paired with Nobu Sidecar cocktail) · Crispy Rice Tuna

46. 
    Wasabi Sushi BentoGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(2,056)$$Sushi Restaurant · 561 Seventh Avenue

    What to order: Rainbow · Harmony · Chicken Katsu Curry

47. 
    Sushi NakazawaGraded A

    4.5★★★★★★★★★★(1,958)$$$$Sushi Restaurant · 23 Commerce Street

    What to order: Uni (Japanese Sea Urchin) · Handroll of Fatty Tuna · Wagyu Nigiri

48. 
    KenkaGraded A

    4.1★★★★★★★★★★(2,018)$Japanese Restaurant · 25 St Marks Place

    What to order: Okonomiyaki · Takoyaki · Sapporo Draft

49. 
    Yoi Sushi & RamenGraded A

    4.7★★★★★★★★★★(1,879)$$Japanese Restaurant · 133-22 39 Avenue

    What to order: $1.35 sashimi special (e.g. fatty salmon, grilled mackerel) · Tonkotsu Ramen with Black Garlic Oil · Sushi Rolls and Sashimi Platter

50. 
    OotoyaGraded A

    4.3★★★★★★★★★★(1,967)$$Japanese Restaurant · 141 West 41 Street

    What to order: Ootoya Yosenabe (signature hot pot) · Grilled Atka Mackerel (Shima Hokke) · Tori to Yasai no Kurozu‑an (Chicken & vegetables in black vi

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