Gari of Columbus is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

1. Gari of Columbus

8.5
370 Columbus Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper West Side · 82 tips and reviews

SuleeSulee: Chirashi over sushi rice

The Corcoran GroupThe 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 N.Pat Nakajima: Sit at the sushi bar, by yourself. Order a bottle of nigori. Get the omakase.

The York Theatre Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

2. The York Theatre Company

8.6
619 Lexington Ave (at E 54th St), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

Peter S.Peter Shankman: Wonderful, small theater. Great shows. Worth a yearly subscription.

Robert K.Robert Kydd-Robinson: Students can get $20 tickets to any of our shows with a valid student ID. Can purchase them at any time! The box office is open 12-6pm M-F.

Robert K.Robert Kydd-Robinson: Patrons 35 and under can purchase $25 tickets anytime in advance for any performances.

Zawa is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

3. Zawa

9.0
354 E 66th St (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews

Nick C.Nick Conti: Omakase is amazing !! Freshest sushi I’ve ever had!!!

A Talking P.A Talking Pickle: Sushi for two was tasty. Service is great, place is also really clean.

Marc S.Marc Schneeberger: Get the omakase. Very good fresh fish and relaxing atmosphere! Worth a visit in the UES.

Sushi of Gari is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

4. Sushi of Gari

8.6
402 E 78th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 133 tips and reviews

Tim L.Tim Luo: I had the snobby misconception that sushi should just be fish and sushi rice. gari smashed those expectations. I've never tasted toppings used in such a creative manner without diminishing the fish

Jessey W.Jessey White-Cinis: As someone who grew up next to a sushi bar in LA and has been a connoisseur since 5, I can say that this is by-far the best sushi I've had in NYC. Sit at the bar and order omakase and a nice saké.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: An exquisite raw fish experience with uniquely crafted pieces. Try the tuna with tofu cream, flounder with lotus chip, and the foie gras sushi.

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

5. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill

8.0
308 W 58th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 145 tips and reviews

Kate O.Kate O'Neill: The shiitake in the shiitake roll is served slightly warm, and between that and the yumminess of the sushi rice and nori, the whole roll tastes just incredible.

Blue Ribbon BruceBlue Ribbon Bruce: Go for the spicy seafood soup. It's the bomb!!!!

May N.May Nguyen: Oxtail fried rice!! Delicious!!

Momoya is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

6. Momoya

9.0
185 7th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 251 tips and reviews

Jane K.Jane Katz: ugh can't speak highly enough about the chirashi lunch special. so much fresh fish on a lovely bed of soft, squishy sushi rice. DO IT🍣

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Greatest neighborhood sushi in NYC. Get the tuna crispy rice, miso black cod roll, green salad (ginger dressing is amazing), and the salmon crunchy roll

Mike L.Mike Lanzillo: Truffle tuna pizza

Crave Fishbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

7. Crave Fishbar

8.2
428 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 29 tips and reviews

Daniel P.Daniel Powell: Great service, James was the man. Really well executed and creative fish dishes. A bit pricey but could be worse. Barramundi was excellent.

Heather H.Heather H: Happy Hour 4-6pm. $1 east or west coast oysters. They also have some interesting cocktails.

Lilyan B.Lilyan Bell: Get there for the oyster happy hour !

Quan Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

8. Quan Sushi

8.0
375 Broome St (Mott), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NoLita · 21 tips and reviews

Stina P.Stina P.: amazing lunch special especially given the neighborhood !

🌟Steven🌟 S.🌟Steven🌟 S: Don't let the small place fool you! The sushi and sashimi is so delicious! The rice is standard to sub-standard based on a fried rice I ordered. This place I would definitely recommend for its fish!

Martina N.Martina Nardo: Got food poisoning. Don't eat here.

Omen a Zen is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

9. Omen a Zen

8.1
113 Thompson St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · SoHo · 27 tips and reviews

Nine WestNine 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 JournalThe 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 GROUPCREATETHE 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

Lure Fishbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

10. Lure Fishbar

8.9
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 402 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Crispy sushi rice; sashimi; grilled shrimp

AlanaAlana: Very cool decor, like the inside of a yacht. Good service, good restaurant week menu. Amazing desserts. Pricey. Interesting mix of cool crowd (obviously, Soho) and suits.

Felix S.Felix Salmon: Wifi password is fishbar142

Sushi of Gari Tribeca is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

11. Sushi of Gari Tribeca

8.1
130 W Broadway (Duane St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Tribeca · 30 tips and reviews

Hien L.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 C.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 w.benjamin white: Get the Omekase (Chef's choice) and prepare to have your mind blown.

Sushi You is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

12. Sushi You

8.0
246 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

pamela f.pamela f: The chirashi here is the best. Order the special; it's worth it!

Gene R.Gene Rayburn: Great fish, but I don't understand the music they play here. Madonna and disco don't make for a relaxing dinner. Put on some jazz!

YukariYukari: This raw fish is greeeat !! Real Japanese sushi ! Thumbs up !

Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

13. Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side

8.2
1313 3rd Ave (btwn 75th & 76th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Even more expensive than Whole Foods! Go here for the best meat and fresh seafood. The best fresh pesto sauce anywhere!

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Stock up on snacks—rocky road ice cream and granny smith apples for N, please—at this gourmet grocery store. (It Had to Be You) Read more.

Jennifer L.Jennifer Levine: Best pea soup, among other delights.

Takahachi is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

14. Takahachi

9.0
145 Duane St (btwn W Broadway & Church St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Tribeca · 80 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: Some of the best sushi I've had in NYC. Sit at the sushi bar to see the masters at work.

Jason V.Jason Villaluz: Sushi made by actual Japanese people

Stefanie G.Stefanie Grodinsky: Get the red miso soup and the oceans 13 roll!

Kuruma Zushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Sushi Rice in New York City.

15. Kuruma Zushi

7.9
7 E 47th St (btwn 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Duck into a nondescript office building in Midtown, go up to the second floor and you’ll be whisked into a sushi wonderland with an incredible omakase menu. Don’t forget to try the king crab. Read more.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Toshihiro Uezu’s 12-person sushi bar turns out jaw-dropping nigiri in its purest, most traditional form, delivered from his hands to yours. Read more.

Rachel W.Rachel W.: Their $20 sushi lunch special is the best deal in NYC.