27 japanese restaurants in Lower East Side

Best Japanese Restaurants in Lower East Side (2026)

Top-rated japanese restaurants in Lower East Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

Lower East Side is home to 27 rated japanese restaurants. Ivan Ramen leads the list with a 4.7-star rating. Prices range from $$ to $$. Popular vibes include cozy, authentic, intimate.

Ivan RamenEditor's Pick

Ivans Flagship full-service restaurant featured in Chefs Table Season 3.

★ 4.70Indoor25 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

Hana

★ 4.80Indoor111 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

Izakaya Juraku

Izakaya Juraku is a restaurant in Lower East Side described by visitors as seafood and japanese, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.7604 reviews$$Indoor121 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

Gouie

★ 4.60Indoor115 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002

Ramen Ishida

Intimate 8-seat ramen shop on Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side by Chef Ishida, blending old-world Tokyo technique with NYC flair. Known for Tokyo-style shoyu ramen with a clear chicken and soy sauce broth accented with truffle and porcini mushrooms. Vegan options available.

★ 4.60$$Indoor122 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

cozyauthenticintimate

“Only 8 seats but waits are rarely more than 10 minutes. They have solid vegan ramen options too.”

Zest Sushi

★ 4.60Indoor249 Broome St, New York, NY 10002

Toriya

Welcome to Toriya, the house of yakitori. Every bite will take you on a journey through the streets of Japan.

★ 4.60Indoor178 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002

Yopparai

Yopparai is the perfect name for our place where Japanese comfort food, sake pairings and a warm, cozy ambience inspire night-long conversations that turn to laughter, friendships and dreams.

★ 4.50Indoor49 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

“A choice selection of sake from all over Japan adorns our shelves for you to discover. See us perk up with any chance to share the stories of each bottle along with suggestions to pair with your dishes.”

Nakamura

★ 4.40Indoor172 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002

Davelle

Davelle is a restaurant in Lower East Side described by visitors as a cafe, indian and italian, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.3670 reviews$$Indoor102 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002

“LAST CALL is 30minutes before closing”

Ni Japanese Deli

★ 3.90Indoor88 Delancey St #48, New York, NY 10002

Enoki Sushi

★ 3.50Indoor280 Henry St, New York, NY 10002

Okiboru

0117 Orchard Street

Kin Gin

0107 Rivington Street

0137 Rivington Street

Bbf

0177 Ludlow Street

Sushi Lin

0151 Rivington Street

0Indoor107 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002

Slurpeak

0172 Delancey Street

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Moodap ranks 27 japanese restaurants in Lower East Side, Manhattan based on ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Top picks include Ivan Ramen (4.7★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your vibe.

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There are 27 japanese restaurants currently listed in Lower East Side on Moodap, with new spots added regularly.

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Ivan Ramen is one of the highest rated japanese restaurants in Lower East Side, with a 4.7-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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