2024: Manhattan Voted Hatsuhana Sushi Best Japanese Restaurant!
Hatsuhana Sushi
17 E 48th St
(212) 355-3345 – hatsuhana.com
In a city that is home to so many wonderful Japanese restaurants, it’s hard to narrow down the search when you have a hankering for delicious sushi, rolls and from-the-sea appetizers. But Hatsuhana is definitely top choice! It is a perfect place to go when you need a sushi fix. Enjoy a variety of entrees including the sushi deluxe, 10 fresh and flavorful pieces of nigiri sushi and a roll of your choice from the menu. Speaking of rolls, there are so many to choose from, but they’re so good, you’ll want to try them all! The tuna, salmon, spicy yellowtail are just a few that are popular at this amazing, to-rated sushi stop!
2023: Manhattan Voted Benemon Best Japanese Restaurant!
Benemon
108 E 4th St
(212) 614-3006 – benemon.nyc
Interested in some inventive new takes on Japan’s most delicious culinary traditions. The Bowery’s Benemon has just the menu for you. The restaurant specializes in new Japanese comfort food with dishes like Kara-age fried chicken, hot squid and Katsu curry, served alongside elegant cocktails and a curated selection of small-batch Japanese craft sake. Benemon’s chef uses food traditions from the past and present to create an appealing and unique menu. The atmosphere is cozy and casual with friendly service to help the unfamiliar find something delicious.
2022: Manhattan Voted Sushi Nakazawa Best Japanese Restaurant!
Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce St
(212) 924-2212 – sushinakazawa.com
Experience a beautiful and fun dining experience at Sushi Nakazawa, where there is a lovely lobby which is different from other omakase experiences that only have the counter as soon as you walk in. Omakase is the ultimate expression of trust to a sushi chef. It is also a chance for one who enjoys sushi to expand horizons and try new items that have been overlooked. The food is highly exceptional prepared by Chef Nakazawa, and the staff is very knowledgeable and attentive explaining what kind of fish is served, where it’s from and how they prepared it. The rice is flavorful while the sushi melts in your mouth. If you’re in town, Sushi Nakazawa is highly recommended for an exceptional dining experience.
2021: Manhattan Voted Sakagura Best Japanese Restaurant!
Sakagura
211 E 43rd St
(212) 953-7253 – https://www.sakagura.com/
If you are one of those people who always vow to try something new but then once it comes down to it always catch yourself ordering the same thing then Sakagura may be the restaurant for you. This Japanese Restaurant offers a prixe fixe menu only, so it forces you to step out of your comfort zone and trust that the chefs at this restaurant know what they are doing. The current menu starts off with seared slices off skipjack tuna and bacon wrapped scallop with a side of asparagus. Then sashimi santen mori and finish with red snapper. Can’t forget the dessert, which right now is coconut milk jelly topped with honeydew melon. Truly a menu, and night to remember when visiting Sakagura.
2020: Manhattan Voted Sushi Nakazawa Best Japanese Restaurant!
Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce St
(212) 924-2212 – www.sushinakazawa.com
Experience a beautiful and fun dining experience at Sushi Nakazawa, where there is a lovely lobby which is different from other omakase experiences that only have the counter as soon as you walk in. Omakase is the ultimate expression of trust to a sushi chef. It is also a chance for one who enjoys sushi to expand horizons and try new items that have been overlooked. The food is highly exceptional prepared by Chef Nakazawa, and the staff is very knowledgeable and attentive explaining what kind of fish is served, where it’s from and how they prepared it. The rice is flavorful while the sushi melts in your mouth. If you’re in town, Sushi Nakazawa is highly recommended for an exceptional dining experience.
