The Best Japanese Restaurants NYC Has To Offer

Icca in Tribeca is an intimate location where Executive Chef Kazushige Suzuki creates meals using the freshest seafood, vegetables, and beef imported from Japan.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.