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Best Japanese Restaurants in New York

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Honouring the top spots in New York.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in New York, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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87.9
#1

New York City New York

Meijin

For a relaxed meal, Meijin is a local option.

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87.1
#2

New York City New York

Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg

For your next night out, Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg is a casual choice.

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86.6
#3

New York City New York

KEI (Izakaya and Ramen)

For dinner with friends, KEI (Izakaya and Ramen) is a local option.

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Cities in New York
New York City29,766Buffalo894Rochester808Yonkers522Syracuse490Albany456New Rochelle268Niagara Falls248White Plains238Schenectady226Utica226Uniondale221Cheektowaga210Binghamton202Troy191Ithaca188Hempstead180Saratoga Springs171Mount Vernon169Newburgh166Hicksville161Poughkeepsie157Middletown140Long Beach137

Top Places in New York

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#1

Meijin

New York City, New York

3
87.9
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#2

Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg

New York City, New York

2
87.1
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#3

KEI (Izakaya and Ramen)

New York City, New York

0
86.6
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#4

Yoi Sushi

New York City, New York

2
86.4
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#5

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

New York City, New York

0
84.3
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#6

Momoya SoHo

New York City, New York

0
84.2
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#7

Bonsai Japanese Restaurant

Port Washington, New York

4
84.1
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#8

Kashi

Syosset, New York

1
83.2
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#9

Izakaya Juraku

New York City, New York

0
82.5
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#10

Sushi YOLO

New York City, New York

0
82.4
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#11

Sakura Garden

Hastings-on-Hudson, New York

10
82.2
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#12

Sushi & Co-Downtown

New York City, New York

0
82.0
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#13

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

Rhinebeck, New York

6
81.7
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#14

Taikun Sushi

New York City, New York

2
81.5
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#15

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

New York City, New York

0
81.3
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#16

Mizu Japanese Sushi

East Farmingdale, New York

7
80.8
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#17

Samurai Hibachi

Huntington, New York

2
80.7
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#18

Tabata Ramen

New York City, New York

2
80.5
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#19

Kyuramen - Union Square

New York City, New York

0
80.5
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#20

Kashi

Huntington, New York

1
80.4
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#21

Zeppin Ramen & Temaki

Thornwood, New York

8
80.4
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#22

ACRE

New York City, New York

0
80.3
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#23

koiKOKORO / Islip NY

Islip, New York

5
80.0
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#24

Kiraku Japanese Restaurant

Glen Head, New York

5
79.9
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#25

Mizu Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Niskayuna, New York

11
79.8
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On the rise in New York.

Largest monthly score increases
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#1

Nippon Cha | Westbury

Uniondale, New York

67.5
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#2

Nippon Cha | Mamaroneck Café

Mamaroneck, New York

45.8
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#3

Ikedo Japanese Eatery (Mineola)

Mineola, New York

71.0
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