Secchu Yokota is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

1. Secchu Yokota

9.2
199 E 3rd St (at Ave B), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Alphabet City · 13 tips and reviews

Alyssa B.Alyssa B.: Delicious tempura omakase! The food, intimate atmosphere (just 6 seatings) and the amazing staff make it an amazing unforgettable experience.

Vicki B.Vicki Bloom: Eight seat, fixed seating, open kitchen tempura omakase with French-influenced appetizers and dessert. Great experience.

Dustin L.Dustin Lee: You will end up blowing a ton of money here (unless you're highly disciplined and stick with the base option), but you will also be served an impeccably prepared meal. Good spot for special occasions

Nami Nori is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

2. Nami Nori

9.0
33 Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleeker St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 32 tips and reviews

Cynthia L.Cynthia Lin: Creative temakis! The fried nori is great too!

Trevor M.Trevor Murphy: Sooooo good, like 10/10 good. Shishito peppers and crispy rice as appetizers and then the chefs set and add the dynamite piece.

Zur Z.Zur Z: Amazing spot! Great vibe and food!

OOTOYA is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

3. OOTOYA

9.0
8 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Union Square · 281 tips and reviews

Sonia S.Sonia S: Aburi Salmon and Ikura don was delicious!

Gary C.Gary Chou: It is all about the hanabi don. You're welcome.

Connie L.Connie Lee: EARL GREY ICE CREAM. GET IT.

Dai Hachi is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

4. Dai Hachi

8.9
46-18 Vernon Blvd (46 Road), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Bonnie S.Bonnie Smyth: This place just opened a few weeks ago and SO glad we tried it. Best sushi I’ve had in awhile and the employees were super friendly! Great new addition to the neighborhood

Anna C.Anna C: everything i've had so far is delish. will be back again

Anna C.Anna C: yummy food and nice interior decor! very clean and service is👌🏼✨

Konban is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

5. Konban

8.8
311 W 17th St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 3 tips and reviews

KateKate: Enjoyed our meal - had the menchi katsu, mackerel sushi, mixed beans in XO sauce, mazemen, and sushi platter. Loved all of it!

Josh W.Josh W: Katsu (tenderloin and pork loin), mazemen, and corn ice cream were amazing - must orders! Total came out to $150 pre-tip for 4, pretty good value

Alèxia S.Alèxia Solé: I’ve been told they serve the best TONKATSU in NYC. Also ask the egg plant ragu.

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

6. KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

9.1
15 W 28th St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoMad · 132 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: I loved everything, including the lobster, which I wasn't expecting to love. Solid price to quality/quantity radio

Fred W.Fred Wilson: Get the four or five roll combos. They are priced way better than ala carte. Also the line moves fast. Don't let it deter you.

A Z.A Zakheim: Super fresh hand rolls - amazing warm rice and fish.

Shuko is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

7. Shuko

8.8
47 E 12th St (btwn University Pl and Broadway), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 52 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: My personal favorite omakase experience in the city. Fish, flavors, vibe, music, service, sake served in Zalto glasses... 10/10 across the board.

EaterEater: Omakase-only sushi bar Shuko is dark and intimate, complete with a dining cave. Expect simple, classic preparations, and the occasional truffle encrusted sushi roll or caviar-topped lump of toro. Read more.

EaterEater: Grab a bite at NYC's newest restaurant. It hosts a 20-seat sushi counter where diners will be served a set menu of 12 to 15 courses by both Kim and Lau. Read more.

Nobu Fifty Seven is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

8. Nobu Fifty Seven

9.1
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The House Special Roll: This is the “everything bagel” of sushi rolls. Smoked salmon, tuna, whitefish, hamachi, crabmeat, crab, flying-fish roe, avocado…this edible work of art has it all. Read more.

BravoBravo: great Asian fusion and great bar. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City

AshleyAshley: ask for the black cod lettuce cups not on the menu . oh and don't go there in the day expecting crispy rice cuz they don't seve it for lunch !

Nonono is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

9. Nonono

8.8
118 Madison Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoMad · 40 tips and reviews

Jarel H.Jarel Hill: Awesome tan tan ramen. Eggplant looked great too. Nice interior

Debby L.Debby Lee: Cream udon is pretty tasty and different from dishes you'd find at other restaurants. It's flavorful but not that spicy.

Debby L.Debby Lee: Cream udon is pretty tasty and different from dishes you'd find at other restaurants.

OOTOYA 大戸屋 is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

10. OOTOYA 大戸屋

8.7
41 E 11th St (btwn University Pl & Broadway), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 55 tips and reviews

AnissaAnissa: Everything is so authentic! Get the housemade tofu with salt as a starter to share

TriciaTricia: Favorite location since it's not rammed.....yet.

Kathleen Y.Kathleen Yanolatos: So much less crowded than the other Ootoya locations.

Izakaya Toribar is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

11. Izakaya Toribar

8.9
164 E 56th St (56th Between Lex And 3rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Money: really solid spot for midtown, love the okonomiyaki

Michael C.Michael Cabot: Good yakitori

Way B.Way Benjamin: There was an old place called sake bar hagi in Times Square that tasted so good. Not anymore. This is the replacement. Families during early hours and youngsters towards late evenings.

Zuma New York is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

12. Zuma New York

8.7
261 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Murray Hill · 86 tips and reviews

Nikhita M.Nikhita Mahtani: Yummy!! Get the Zuma special chocolate, the tuna salmon tartare, the truffle mushroom pot and the scallop skewers.

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Not that the food wasn't spectacular, but this deluxe dessert platter was unreal!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This hip, London transplant is just what Midtown needs. The cocktails, service, and food are all on point - come for specifically the beef tataki, prawn & black cod dumplings, and the miso chicken.

Aoi Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

13. Aoi Kitchen

8.6
320 E 6th St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 6 tips and reviews

James L.James L: The omurice is delicious. The katsu comes on a little wire rack to keep it amazingly crispy.

Julia L.Julia Lu: Amazing katsu curry

Emmanuel K.Emmanuel Kontokalos: Tonkatsu and cod pasta are very good

Hatsuhana is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

14. Hatsuhana

8.9
17 E 48th St (btwn 5th and Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 130 tips and reviews

Loukas P.Loukas Petridis: By far the freshest sushi i ve had. The salmon carpacio, mother and daughter, box dinner we're all amazing.

DensDens: Omakase from the downstairs sushi bar is amazing. Don't leave without trying the hand rolls (go spicy tuna!). I was also digging the salmon-meets-blowtorch sushi. Ask for fresh wasabi too.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: If you are a sushi lover, this is the right place! Make sure to try their spicy tuna rolls, and Sushi & Sashimi Combination. And the prices are good for what you get!

Sugarfish is one of The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City.

15. Sugarfish

8.9
33 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Flatiron District · 111 tips and reviews

Alexa S.Alexa Stern: Delicious! Great value; high quality fish. Loved everything! Go early to avoid long waits

Zach S.Zach Scott: Go for the trust me. The albacore is melt in your mouth. The hand rolls must be eaten immediately.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Still a great deal. Trust Me for $33 service included. Real crowd pleaser, but go at off peak times if you don’t want to be waiting hours