21 japanese restaurants in West Village

Best Japanese Restaurants in West Village (2026)

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

West Village is home to 21 rated japanese restaurants. RamenYa West Village leads the list with a 4.8-star rating across 289 reviews. Prices range from $$$ to $$$$. Popular vibes include intimate, modern, elegant, omakase-style.

RamenYa West Village

RamenYa West Village is a restaurant in West Village described by visitors as seafood and japanese, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.8289 reviewsIndoor469 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Sushi Makoto - Omakase

Our team of Michelin-starred chefs, inspired by their prestigious backgrounds at MASA, transform each dish into a masterpiece with precision and passion. Our menu is a symphony of flavors, thoughtfully curated to take you on a captivating culinary journey.

★ 4.8343 reviews$$$$Indoor208 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

“Omakase menu is a timed 1 hour and 45 mins experience with $150 16-courses & $170 19-courses. We have 15 minutes grace period if you are running late, please call us by 646-736-1099. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee a full Omakase experience for late arrival. We will charge $80 per person if any cancellation, rescheduling or reducing number of your party made within 24 hours.”

Sushi Lin West Village

Utilizing specialized seafood sourced from Tsukiji Market, Japan & around the world to bring forth an Omakase experience that focuses on freshness, flavor & texture. The Lins polished their skill set while training in some of the top Omakase restaurants around New York including Blue Ribbon, Gaijin & 15 East.

★ 4.7112 reviewsIndoor33 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014

Omakase room by Maaser

In the skilled and artful hands of Chef Peter and Aaron, traditional Edomae-style sushi has been elevated to an exquisite level as yet unseen in West village. What you see on the plates at Omakase room by Maaser goes well beyond sheer expertise.

★ 4.7281 reviewsIndoor321 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014

“WE ARE NOT BYOB. For large parties and special events, please contact: omakasemaaser@gmail.com. Do you have dietary concerns? Questions about an upcoming event? Drop us a line, and we'll get back to you soon!”

Omakase Room by Mitsu

Omakase Room by Mitsu is a restaurant in West Village described by visitors as food-focused, seafood and japanese, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.7311 reviews$$$$Indoor| Ground Floor, 14 Christopher St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10014

“Reviewers recommend making a reservation.”

Menkoi Sato

★ 4.40Indoor7 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014

Llama San

★ 4.40Indoor359 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014

Ramen DANBO West Village

★ 4.40Indoor48 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014

Poke Rice

★ 4.40Indoor162 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014

Umeko

Intimate West Village Japanese restaurant from the Ume team, serving $48 prix-fixe don sets featuring seasonal chirashi and single-fish bowls with handroll accompaniments.

★ 4.30$$$Indoor63 Downing St, New York, NY 10014

intimatemodernelegantomakase-style

Akira Japanese Cuisine

★ 3.00Indoor152 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

Ramen Ya

0469 6 Avenue

Sushi Sakana

0Indoor226 W Houston St, New York, NY 10014

Sushi Counter Limited

0119 Christopher Street

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There are 21 japanese restaurants currently listed in West Village on Moodap, with new spots added regularly.

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RamenYa West Village is one of the highest rated japanese restaurants in West Village, with a 4.8-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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