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The Best Japanese Restaurants NYC Has To Offer

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BY HANNAH LAFOND

Chefs at Icca restaurant in New York

Icca

Icca in Tribeca is an intimate location where Executive Chef Kazushige Suzuki creates meals using the freshest seafood, vegetables, and beef imported from Japan.
Sushi in long white bowl
Icca's high-quality, hand-selected food and wonderful service have earned the restaurant a Michelin star. To get a seat at the counter, book ahead of time through Tock.
Sushi from Shion 69 Leonard Street

Shion 69 Leonard St.

At this Michelin-starred restaurant in lower Manhattan, executive chef Shion Uino serves Edomae-style sushi made with fresh seafood and molded vinegared rice.
Person holding sushi from ITO

ITO

ITO has a 16-seat omakase counter where Chefs Masa Ito and Kevin Kim serve their original take on popular Japanese cuisine. They specialize in raw, fresh sushi dishes.
Eiji Ichmur of Sushi Icumura

Sushi Icumura

Sushi Icumura is led by highly acclaimed sushi chef Eiji Ichimur. He and his staff serve dishes from high-quality Japanese seafood at the 10-seat omakase counter.
Decibel bar in New York City

Decibel

Decibel is a graffiti-decorated sake bar with a speakeasy aesthetic. Decibel offers a wide variety of sake (Japanese alcohol made from fermented rice) and cocktails.
Sake with rice and wheat
If you're curious about sake, Decibel's menu is an ideal place to start. Along with drink orders, there are delicious and affordable food items ranging from $7-$15.