The best Japanese in Chelsea
44 Japanese places in Chelsea, ranked on one scale — 26 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Top of the list is Yummy Stick on 95; Kazumi Omakase takes second with 94. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 57% of the places here. Order-wise, omakase, ramen and sashimi get mentioned more than anything else.
- Median Sweet Score here: 58
- Typical place carries 435 ratings
- 33 deliver
- 31 take reservations
- 4 have outdoor seating
- 3 open for breakfast
Yummy StickTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 400 ratings.
Kazumi OmakaseTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 374 ratings.
Sushi Blossoms - Omakase Sushi in Chelsea NYCTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 460 ratings.
Sushi Makoto - OmakaseTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 386 ratings.
KameTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,032 ratings behind it.
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll BarTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 3,184 ratings behind it.
konban NYCTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,125 ratings behind it.
KEI (Izakaya and Ramen)Top 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,118 ratings behind it.
PokeworksTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 930 ratings behind it.
Yasubee Authentic RamenTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 341 ratings behind it.
Sushi by Bou- Chelsea NYC @ Bosque Flowers & CoffeeTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 397 ratings behind it.
Sanyuu WestLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Thirteen Water WestLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
RamenYa West VillageLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Yakiniku Futago ChelseaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
IZAKAYA SEASUNLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
SendoLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
IchiranLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Maki KosakaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
BuddakanLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Izakaya MEWLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Lobster PlaceLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Momoya ChelseaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Hanamizuki CafeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else Chelsea is known for
Japanese in Chelsea, briefly
What is the best Japanese in Chelsea?
Yummy Stick currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 400 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Japanese places are there in Chelsea?
We track 44. 26 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does Japanese cost in Chelsea?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 57% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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