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- 187 Orchard St., New York 10002
- 212-460-5300
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 21-76 21st St., New York 11105
- 718-721-1063
Side Door by Bistro 33
Bistro 33 transforms its café arm into serious sushi destination. Seasonal menus make the most of wild-caught seafood, sourcing plenty from off Strong Island. Creativity in the roll departme... 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
- 49 W. 64th St., New York 10023
- 212-787-4663
Atlantic Grill
Steve Hanson sails the seven seas, emerges with more tropical booty than a Sean Paul video. Spin off of east side fave fills ginormous space near Lincoln Center. Lightly clubby look with marble, st... 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
- 66 S. 2nd St., New York 11211
- 718-384-2152
1 or 8
Follows Joël Robuchon's lead by adopting the "atelier" label. Workshops creative Japanese fusion: chicken pot-au-feu with lemon and pepper pastes, pork belly two ways with sauerkraut and green... read more
- 367 Metropolitan Ave., New York 11211
- 718-384-9493
Qoo Robata Bar
Versatile Williamsburg izakaya serving up robata, yakitori, and sushi, with the occasional live bossa nova soundtrack. Intimate booths and social bar, plus petite outdoor space. Underrated sushi is... read more
- 4720 Center Blvd., New York 11109
- 347-242-2448
Shi
Long Island City, we hardly recognize ye. Ultra-modern, hangar-sized space provides injection of glamour into Queens waterfront. Sick views of the UN, where owner-brothers worked for almost two dec... read more
- 516 Third Ave., New York 10016
- 212-685-3663
Moco Global Dining
Pop entryway leads to casual couches and a long, narrow room that's sleek and spare. Upstairs lounge for happy hour whiling, complete with the occasional cult classic flick. New chef dropping exc... read more
- 61 Grove St., New York 10014
- 212-242-3699
Hakata Tonton
Sure, it's a Japanese sushi joint, with all the quiet restrained service and such, but the Japanese are eating pig's feet (tonsoku), just like your country cousins. But get this: When you eat &lsqu... read more
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