Top rated Japanese authentic restaurants in New York, United States to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Sushi Lin Park Slope

Restaurant

Snug & narrow Japanese eatery offering hot & cold dishes plus sushi & a daily chef's-choice menu.

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4.80 (331 reviews)

DokoDemo

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Counter-serve outpost of a Japanese chain making yakisoba noodles & okonomiyaki pancakes.

$ $$$

4.60 (525 reviews)

Masaaki | Japanese | Omakase

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 A surprisingly high-quality sushi spot in Bayside! Sashimi is incredibly fresh and the rolls are great (the special rolls are worth the extra price, as they have some unique combinations). The decor and ambiance make it ideal for a date or quiet meal, and service is attentive. Definitely an excellen...

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4.60 (215 reviews)

odo

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Acclaimed Japanese restaurant with outdoor seating offering sophisticated tasting menus.

4.60 (163 reviews)

KATSUNO

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Low-key, off-the-beaten-path Japanese spot serving sushi & other creative fare in an intimate space.

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4.60 (135 reviews)

Raku

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Simple eatery with Japanese cuisine ranging from noodles to sushi in a snug, wood-paneled space.

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4.50 (849 reviews)

Restaurant Nippon

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Longtime Japanese spot for traditional fare like sushi & soba served in a serene setting.

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4.50 (264 reviews)

Ootoya Chelsea

Authentic Japanese restaurant

This sleek bi-level outpost of a Tokyo izakaya chain attracts expats with its Japanese home cooking.

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4.40 (1.1K reviews)

Yakitori Torishin

Yakitori restaurant

Sophisticated Japanese eatery offering charcoal-grilled skewers & sake, plus a chef's-choice option.

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4.40 (671 reviews)

Sushi Yashin

Sushi restaurant

Chill, compact spot offering sushi rolls & sashimi, plus chef's-choice & lunch specials.

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4.40 (230 reviews)

U-gu

Sushi restaurant

👍👍 Mostly fresh fishes, especially the fatty ones. The fatty ones are very buttery in texture. The lunch menu is different from the sushi menu but you can still ask for and order from the sushi menu. The preparation and presentation of their sushi pieces is very nice. The spring roll appetizer is grea...

4.40 (220 reviews)