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
Sulee: Chirashi over sushi rice
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.
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 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 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 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.
6. Momoya
9.0
185 7th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 251 tips and reviews
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 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 Lanzillo: Truffle tuna pizza
9. 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
10. Lure Fishbar
8.9
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 402 tips and reviews
Peter Boyce: Crispy sushi rice; sashimi; grilled shrimp
Alana: 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 Salmon: Wifi password is fishbar142
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.
15. Kuruma Zushi
7.9
7 E 47th St (btwn 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews
PureWow: 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 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.: Their $20 sushi lunch special is the best deal in NYC.