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706 rated Japanese restaurants
Best Japanese Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Japanese restaurants across 40 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 706 rated Japanese restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 40 neighborhoods. Nounou Noodle Bar in East Village leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (101).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include minimalist, refined, calm, intimate, and classic. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Japanese Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 - Minimalist
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Rank 4 - Minimalist
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Rank 5 A mid-priced Japanese restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the Japanese food, suggest it for an afternoon, and recommend booking ahead.
Rank 6 - Minimalist
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Rank 7 A mid-priced Japanese restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the Japanese food and praise the service. Insider tip: Midtown branch open until 10 PM for Summer.
Rank 8 A mid-priced Japanese restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the staff and talk about the Japanese food. Known for its nigiri.
Rank 9 - Minimalist
- Refined
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Rank 10 A high-end Japanese restaurant in Greenwich Village. Reviewers mention the Japanese food, praise the service, and come for the entertainment. Known for its omakase.
Upper East Side
7 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
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- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 3 - Minimalist
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Rank 4 - Minimalist
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Rank 5 - Minimalist
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Rank 6 - Minimalist
- Refined
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Rank 7 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Midtown
7 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 3 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 4 - Minimalist
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Rank 5 - Minimalist
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Rank 6 - Minimalist
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Rank 7 - Minimalist
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Hell's Kitchen
4 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 3 - Minimalist
- Refined
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Rank 4 - Minimalist
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Greenwich Village
4 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 3 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 4 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Lower East Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 3 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
SoHo
3 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 3 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Chelsea
3 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 3 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Upper West Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Upscale
- Omakase
Rank 3 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
NoMad
2 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Rank 2 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
East Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Japanese restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Japanese restaurants on Moodap are Nounou Noodle Bar in East Village (5.0 stars), Oyishi Sushi 80 ST in Upper East Side (5.0 stars) and Sugoi Ramen & Izakaya in East Harlem (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Japanese restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 101, followed by Upper East Side (56) and East Village (54).
Where can I find affordable Japanese restaurants in Manhattan?
5 of the 50 Japanese restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Yummy Stick in Meatpacking District, Kazumi Omakase in Greenwich Village and Genki Omakase in Greenwich Village.
How does Moodap rank Japanese restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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