The best Japanese in Lincoln Square
All 11 Japanese places in Lincoln Square, measured the same way. 5 came out above the median. Sushi Koya is first here (87), Sushi Lin Upper West Side second (79). This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 40% of the list. The dishes that keep coming up are omakase, oysters and sashimi.
- Median Sweet Score here: 48
- Typical place carries 407 ratings
- 10 deliver
- 9 take reservations
- 2 have outdoor seating
- 1 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
Sushi KoyaTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 236 ratings behind it.
Sushi Lin Upper West SideTop 25%Underrated
Upper quarter of New York County — 100 ratings behind it.
Sushi KaitoLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Sushi YasakaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Atlantic GrillLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Suram Sushi & Ramen
Bondi Sushi
Bar Masa
Momofuku Noodle Bar
Tenzan
Empire Szechuan
That’s all 11 of them ✦
What else Lincoln Square is known for
Japanese in Lincoln Square, briefly
What is the best Japanese in Lincoln Square?
Sushi Koya currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 87, built on 236 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Japanese places are there in Lincoln Square?
We track 11. 5 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does Japanese cost in Lincoln Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 40% 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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