11 japanese restaurants in Harlem

Best Japanese Restaurants in Harlem (2026)

Top-rated japanese restaurants in Harlem, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Harlem is home to 11 rated japanese restaurants. MAKI leads the list with a 4.9-star rating across 98 reviews. Prices range from $ to $$$$. Popular vibes include intimate, upscale, omakase, chef-driven.

MAKI

MAKI is a restaurant in Harlem described by visitors as seafood and japanese, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.998 reviews$Indoor3208 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg

Nozomi is a modern Japanese omakase experience focused on balance — not sushi alone. Our 12-course menu includes seasonal starters, premium nigiri, signature rolls, a chef's entrée and dessert, creating a warm & cold, cooked & raw progression that is truly satisfying.

★ 4.90$$$$Indoor130 Grand St CU2, Brooklyn, NY 11249

intimateupscaleomakasechef-driven

“Changes made less than 48 hours before your reservation will incur a $50 fee per guest. A 20% gratuity will be added for parties of 6 or more. Reservations are available up to 60 days in advance on Resy. Valentine's Week Extended seatings: 5:30 PM · 7 PM · 8:30 PM. Lunch Omakase Tue–Fri: 2:30–4:30 PM • Sat–Sun: 12:30–4:30 PM. Hand Roll Bar walk-ins welcome for lunch.”

Chopped Parsley

★ 4.70Indoor500 W 146th St, New York, NY 10031

TORI-BIEN

TORI-BIEN is a restaurant in Harlem described by visitors as food-focused, korean and seafood. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.448 reviews$Indoor1467 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

“Order the Kara-Age - it's gluten-free, made fresh upon order, and consistently praised as crispy outside and juicy inside”

RAIRAIKEN UPTOWN

RAIRAIKEN UPTOWN is a restaurant in Harlem described by visitors as japanese. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.2219 reviews$$Indoor1467 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

Jin Ramen Central Harlem

JIN - Your neighborhood Ramen Joint

★ 3.615 reviews$$Indoor302 W 144th St, New York, NY 10030

“ALWAYS FREE DELIVERY and no service charge. Jin West Harlem 125th will be closed between 7/3 - 7/5 for maintenance and will be open for dinner only between 7/6-7/8. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2013 - 2022”

Dragon Sushi

Dragon Sushi is a restaurant in Harlem described by visitors as seafood and japanese, moderately priced. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 3.6125 reviews$$Indoor2072 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026

casualneighborhood-spot

Rai Rai Ken

01467 Amsterdam Avenue

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MAKI is one of the highest rated japanese restaurants in Harlem, with a 4.9-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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