1. Sakagura
9.0
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews
Jackie Cho: Hidden gem in Midtown East. Daikon salad, stewed diced pork belly, black sesame creme brûlée, and amazing sake collection!
Hannah Han: Seems like the chef changed since 2-3 yrs ago, the food definitely tasted different although still decent. Daikon salad, onsen tamago, kakuni, black sesame creme brulee are my all time faves.
Sandra Lloyd: Great for lunch. Great for dinner. Great desserts. Really fresh, good quality food. Best lunch deal around. This is one of my favorite restaurants, hands down.
2. Katsu-Hama
7.8
11 E 47th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Tonkatsu Restaurant · Midtown East · 121 tips and reviews
ММ: Excellent lunch specials! $15 includes udon, katsu, salad, and rice!I also love my Oroshi (grated daikon) Katsu. This place rocks!
Sherry Li: I love coming here for lunch. Katsu is very good. I also like the daikon salad.
Chophel Namgyal: Pork Katsu Curry is the way to go!
3. OBAO Midtown
8.2
222 E 53rd St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 167 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: Get booth in bk of this hip & zen SE Asian. My faves: Clay pot shrimp, crispy spring rolls, spare ribs on sugar cane, hand cut daikon cake, & Chinese broccoli. FiDi & HK offshoots are just as cool!
David Greenberger: One of the best lunch deals in Midtown (even on weekends). Go for the Pho Bo ($8) to heat you up on a cold day. Ask for extra noodles and make it two meals.
Dino O: Pho is always pho sho
7. Aretsky's Patroon
8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews
Affinia Hotel Collection: This classic American steakhouse offers not only delicious steaks, but also an extensive menu of classic, well-loved American fare. Additionally, they mix strong, excellent cocktails.
Razorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.
Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.
8. Kuruma Zushi
7.9
7 E 47th St (btwn 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews
PureWow: Duck into a nondescript office building in Midtown, go up to the second floor and you’ll be whisked into a sushi wonderland with an incredible omakase menu. Don’t forget to try the king crab. Read more.
Time Out New York: Toshihiro Uezu’s 12-person sushi bar turns out jaw-dropping nigiri in its purest, most traditional form, delivered from his hands to yours. Read more.
Rachel W.: Their $20 sushi lunch special is the best deal in NYC.
9. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Tim Shey: A fun, faithful facsimile of gilded age Gotham, from the menu to the murals. Order the most old-school stuff on the menu and enjoy.
Eater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.
Bergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.
10. Hatsuhana
8.9
17 E 48th St (btwn 5th and Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 130 tips and reviews
Dens: Omakase from the downstairs sushi bar is amazing. Don't leave without trying the hand rolls (go spicy tuna!). I was also digging the salmon-meets-blowtorch sushi. Ask for fresh wasabi too.
New York Habitat: If you are a sushi lover, this is the right place! Make sure to try their spicy tuna rolls, and Sushi & Sashimi Combination. And the prices are good for what you get!
Will Hou: fu*k the rolls, order the Box of Dreams and enjoy nine wonderful flavors.
13. Dishes
7.5
399 Park Ave (btwn 53rd & 54th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews
Damian Bayona: You pay a premium for this delicious, healthy and convenient food option. Serving breakfast and lunch. Coffee is pretty good too ☕️😌
Adam Rothenberg: Get the Tobago smoothie, you will thank me
Victoria Dweck: The most unbelievable salad/lunch place. Talk about high line deli, this is it.