2. Empire Sushi
7.2
2642 Broadway (at W 100th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper West Side · 10 tips and reviews
Grace Ma: Best dishes include peking duck, vegetarian moo shu pork, general tso's tofu, cold noodles with sesame sauce, and fish filet with hot pepper sauce
China Daily USA: It offers some really good sichuan-flavor food, such as the branded chicken. Interesting that it also offers sushi. The variety of its food and reasonable price make the place a good dining choice.
Tony Rahsaan: Try the salmon skin handrolls. My favorite.... Great remodeling job too..much nicer ambiance then before.
5. Omen a Zen
8.1
113 Thompson St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · SoHo · 27 tips and reviews
Nine West: #SallySays: My favorite restaurant in NYC is definitely Omen. This place has a country Japanese feel and I always had the best time here. Get the green tea ice cream for dessert, you won't regret it!
The Wall Street Journal: "Even though it gets a big fashion and art-world crowd, it always has a Zen vibe. It's my sanctuary, even on weekend nights. I get the black cod." -Chloe Sevigny, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Read more.
CREATETHE GROUP: For some odd reason you'll see fashion editors, creative directors and downtown artists here which creates an interesting vibe. This place rules just for the food and staff. -Diana
Hien Ly: When you're looking for creative but still insanely fresh and mouth watering sushi. Come here. You can go the classic route and be thrilled! Or omakase your way to sushi heaven.
Tash Concepcion: While still some of the most creative, tasty sushi in town, the UES location remains hands down the best of all the Gari restaurants.
benjamin white: Get the Omekase (Chef's choice) and prepare to have your mind blown.
7. Tao
8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews
Amna Bin Dhaher: Those dishes: Salmon Sashimi with Avocado, Crispy Onions, Sweet Spicy Sesame Sauce (if you've got a strong stomach for raw fish). However, the pad Pad Thai noodles is a must.
Ram Schvartz: Soups are special but not for everyone. Great and unique place!
Courtney Santana: amazing! Must go for the atmosphere and the food is the best!
8. NY Jumbo Bagels
8.1
1070 2nd Ave (Bt 56th And 57th), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Midtown East · 32 tips and reviews
a: Excellent bagels, some of the best in Manhattan. This place is as good or better than Ess-A-Bagel.
Abigail Limbach: Best bagels in NY
ellen resnick: Fantastic bagels, and great other appetizers too, love it here, and service is great, they get to know u..
12. Spice Symphony
8.0
182 Lexington Ave (b/t E 31st & E 32nd Sts.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 49 tips and reviews
Christine Y.: Really good veggie and cheese dumplings. Make sure you get garlic naan. Attentive staff.
Daniel George: the chicken is incredibly tender and moist. try the chicken biryani or tikka masala. some of the best biryani I've tried.
ZenFoodster: Tasty & spicy Indo-Chinese: Shrimp Piri Piri, Ckn Tikka Masala, Paneer Szechwan, Ckn Malai Kabob & Salmon Tikka. Pricey & no lunch specials on wkend. Ask to turn on AC to help U sweat thru the spice!
13. Gari of Columbus
8.5
370 Columbus Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper West Side · 82 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Like it’s sister restaurants, they’re serving some of the freshest and tastiest Sushi in all of Manhattan – it’s like you’re in Tokyo. Splurge on the chef’s omakase.
Pat Nakajima: Sit at the sushi bar, by yourself. Order a bottle of nigori. Get the omakase.
Nanaenay: try the omakase!
ZenFoodster: Pricier & only ok but there are UberEats / Delivery.com lunch deals that may make it worth it. Best so far are Black Pepper Seitan, Eggplant String Beans in Basil garlic sauce, Pumpkin soup.
Lee Hecht: Incredible and consistently great vegan food- get their Seitan dishes, or their General Tsao Tofu, or their Bibimbap. Quick delivery.
Rema Rao: One of the best vegan places on the UES!! Check it out!