3 Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City, NY

The best Japanese foods I ever tasted, especially the raw tuna and yellowtail were so fresh actually no fishy smell. The weekend Bento Box - Tenderloin with Honey Truffle sauce was excellent, along with 6/7 appetizers and desert. We are planning 2nd visit in the Spring.

First time dining at a Nobu and it was phenomenal. We sat at the bar the the service was great. The best dish we had was the Black Cod with Miso.

Phenomenal meal with custom made dishes by the head chef. This was a busy Monday night, but the team made us feel like we were the only ones there. Truly a memorable experience. And the sake was unreal!

I stopped by Ivan Ramen last month as it was close to where I was staying in the LES. It did not disappoint. The space is small, but cozy and relaxed, and the servers were excellent and very attentive throughout the meal. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen, which was very rich and flavorful. We also had the potato salad and pork buns which were both very good. Everything tastes fresh, portions are generous and the presentation is really nice. For dessert, I highly recommend the ube pudding, it’s definitely one of the best ube desserts I’ve had. If you’re in the Lower East Side and craving ramen, this is definitely a place worth stopping by.

Been wanting to check out this place for years and it was truly exceptional! I enjoyed every drop of the chicken Paitan broth, extra crispy chicken karaage, and the gyoza. Not to mention a kind and professional service from the waitress (we were a party of three sitting in the corner table by the window in the back right at noon on 2/22/26). Thank you.

Hands down some of the most fantastic ramen I've eaten. Having visited Japan multiple times, I can confidently say this place is authentic and top-tier. If you appreciate high-quality ramen, you have to eat here. You absolutely have to try the Tonkotsu. A must-visit.