New York - Restaurants - Japanese

46 Gansevoort St., New York 10014
212-776-1446

Ryu

“A Japanese school of thought or disciple” shares its moniker with a Street Fighter character and now a modern Japanese restaurant. Just ten tables in the tight but swanky space formerl... read more

187 Orchard St., New York 10002
212-460-5300

Always-reliable Blue Ribbon crew drops lively Japanese tavern on the Thompson LES. Like a Bromberg bros greatest hits package, with sushi, fried chicken, and comfort food brunches all represen... read more

8 W. 18th St., New York 10003
212-255-0018

Ootoya

Prolific izakaya-style chain out of Tokyo opens a location near the Flatiron. Open ceilings and a long bar; seating in a front vestibule, rear dining room, and second-story loft above an open kit... read more

33-18 Ditmars Blvd., New York 11105
718-777-0228

HinoMaru Ramen

Ramen joint takes name from the Japanese flag, brings authentic flavor to Astoria. Smiling monkey banner out front welcomes you in for steaming bowls of savory pork broth. Eight soups to choose fro... read more

231 Thompson St., New York 10012
212-505-2555

Go! Go! Curry!

Go go Godzilla: cheap-eats curry hut inspired by Hideki Matsui. Go means “five” in Japanese, nods to 55 on the uniform and offers discounts every 5th, 15th, and 25th day. Chain is big i... read more

151 Rivington St., New York 10002
212-777-7253

Yopparai

Stealth izakaya upstairs from 151. Owner is from Shinagawa City, chef’s a Tokyo export as well. Authentic feel in narrow, intimate space. Antique sake signs and sake ware for décor. Na... read more

321 W. 44th St., New York 10036
646-692-9115

Gyu-Kaku

This is a chain, to be sure, but still: points for style. Sleek and modern with plenty of room. Grab the bull by the horns, as the name suggests, and be your own Benihana chef. Charcoal grills and ... read more

61 W. 8th St., New York 10011
212-505-2610

Neta

A mini-Masa for the Village. Former Bar Masa and Masa head chefs join forces, hang their own sushi shingle. Name comes from the Japanese for the fresh parts, and brother, this shizz is fresh. Omaka... read more

2178 Broadway, New York 10024
212-595-0094

Geisha Table

Serafina's Japanese wing. Shares hotel space with Italian sib, but reflects antipodal approach. Intimate izakaya all about simple, elegant cuisine. Chefs take inspiration from pan-Asian backgrounds... read more

3183 Broadway, New York 10027
646-559-2862

Jin Ramen

Name means “benevolence,” and soup shop’s approach is accordingly neighborly. Serves up classic Japanese with some Taiwanese accents. Hearty pork broths are the focus, although th... read more

536 Madison Ave., New York 10022
212-840-5555

Sushi Shop

Euro chain brings its French-inflected Japanese to midtown. Slick bi-level space finished with black accents, airy dangling lanterns. Businessfolk grabbing self-serve lunches, finer dining come din... read more

475 Driggs Ave., New York 11211
718-963-2555

Fushimi

Outer-borough fusion spot excited to host your next acid trip. Design aesthetic borrowed from a Grand Theft Auto nightclub. Blown-out atrium with ginormous light panels, dangling fixtures, electric... read more

330 W. Broadway, New York 10013
212-966-8252

Taka Taka

Hot sushi, Mexican gyoza, Japanese tacos: these cats are turning the playbook upside down. First US location of Mexican fusion chain. Comes complete with conveyor belt snaking through the room, o... read more

231 Eldridge St., New York 10002
212-529-3133

Family Recipe

Haute meets homey at this Japanese jewel box. Tokyo-born chef uses technique and tastes of home as starting point for her creative flights. Market-driven menus lead to buns stuffed with pork belly ... read more

185 Orchard St., New York 10002
212-228-0880

HaChi Restaurant & Lounge

Serpentine banquettes set slick stage for contemporary Asian fusion. Nightclub lighting shades lounge space, trim balcony. Kitchen takes Japan as a starting point, adds international accents. Calam... read more

107 Rivington St., New York 10002
212-796-8040

CO-OP Food & Drink

Cursed THOR ground floor takes a stab at a steak frites ‘n’ sashimi joint. Glam trappings abound, inspired by ‘70s California, complete with mirror-tile sushi bar and serious marb... read more

30 Hudson St., New York 10013
212-791-3771

Brushstroke

David Bouley gets inspired by visit to Osaka cooking school, spends years putting together Japanese restaurant that's exacting to the last detail. Fish tanks, artisanal soy sauce, ingredients gro... read more

276 Fifth Ave., New York 11215
718-832-1111

Naruto Ramen

No Zuzu, but UES transplant does the trick when you need to sate that ramen jones. Hefty soup bowls not shy with the salt. Classic naruto ramen with swirly namesake fishcake not as rich as it shoul... read more

1 W. 59th St., New York 10019
212-986-9260

Plaza Food Hall

Next up for the Plaza reinvention, this bustling, European-style food court curated by Todd English. Think gourmet market meets dining hall. Huge space includes eight separate seating areas around ... read more

456 Hudson St., New York 10014
212-414-2929

Takashi

Cow palace. Beef bits you never imagined eating served to you raw. Korean take on Japanese yakiniku has you grilling it yourself right at the table. Chow down on three different parts of cow stomac... read more

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