The best Japanese in Midtown East
48 Japanese places in Midtown East, ranked on one scale — 18 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Top of the list is Uka Omakase on 95; Yezo Thai Isankaya takes second with 95. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 58% of the places here. What reviewers name most often: sashimi, omakase and ramen.
- Median Sweet Score here: 46
- Typical place carries 438 ratings
- 38 deliver
- 31 take reservations
- 5 have outdoor seating
- 1 open for breakfast
Uka OmakaseTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 3,860 ratings.
Yezo Thai IsankayaTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 951 ratings.
Lucky CatTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 3,124 ratings.
Omusubi GonbeiTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 561 ratings behind it.
Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House | ManhattanTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 354 ratings behind it.
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll BarTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 538 ratings behind it.
Omakase Shihou (Shiro) - MidtownLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
HatsuhanaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Crave FishbarLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
SHOGUN OMAKASE | Manhattan Sushi RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Aji SushiLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Sushi & Co-Lexington AveLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Tomi JazzLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Sasabune ExpressLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
KaoruLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Restaurant NipponLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Yakiniku TORAJILocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Kealoha Sushi & Poke Bowl
Dai Hachi Sushi
Nishida Sho-ten
Jōji
PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine, Pac Rim Sushi and Asian Cuisine
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What else Midtown East is known for
Japanese in Midtown East, briefly
What is the best Japanese in Midtown East?
Uka Omakase currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 3,860 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Japanese places are there in Midtown East?
We track 48. 18 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 Midtown East?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 58% 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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