Sushi Yasuda is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

1. Sushi Yasuda

8.9
204 E 43rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 256 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended dishes: Sushi and sashimi, flash-fried shrimp, grilled fish liver and flash-fried eel bones. Read more.

Ina L.Ina Li: Trust the omakasa menu if you are not sure. But definitely get Uni, Freshwater Eel, Toro, Tamago and Salmon! We for okamasa with several pieces extra, 120 per person. No tipping here

Leslie T.Leslie Teng: Food is worth every penny. Sushi matsu gives good variety for reasonable price. Uni is creamy. Sea scallop is shiny and fresh. Eel is plump and tender. The shrimp is sweet and firm.

Sakagura is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

2. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews

Sinalco S.Sinalco Steph: Excellent japanese restaurant. You simply HAVE to try the amazing Uzaku (hmm... Eels...) and the great hot Udons!

Sandra L.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.

Miko M.Miko Mercer: best izakaya-style Japanese food in the city

Hatsuhana is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

3. Hatsuhana

9.0
17 E 48th St (btwn 5th and Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 130 tips and reviews

Fee O.Fee O: Cucumber wrapped eel.

DensDens: 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 HabitatNew 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!

The York Theatre Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

4. The York Theatre Company

8.6
619 Lexington Ave (at E 54th St), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

Peter S.Peter Shankman: Wonderful, small theater. Great shows. Worth a yearly subscription.

Robert K.Robert Kydd-Robinson: Students can get $20 tickets to any of our shows with a valid student ID. Can purchase them at any time! The box office is open 12-6pm M-F.

Robert K.Robert Kydd-Robinson: Patrons 35 and under can purchase $25 tickets anytime in advance for any performances.

Wild Ginger is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

5. Wild Ginger

7.4
226 E 51st St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Jorge C.Jorge Chevalier: Outstanding atention, excelent duck and rolls: Neptuno, Spider and Eel.....

M23M23: Good quality sushi. Portions are very generous. Friendly staff. I'd definitely recommend it as an inexpensive and low key sushi place for a causal meal.

Alisha O.Alisha Outridge: Try the Sambai Delight. If you like spice ask for extra on the side because their spice isn't enough.

Tao is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

6. Tao

8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews

Venus S.Venus Santana: Eel sushi to die for!!! Must get!!

Ram S.Ram Schvartz: Soups are special but not for everyone. Great and unique place!

Courtney S.Courtney Santana: amazing! Must go for the atmosphere and the food is the best!

The Shops at The Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

7. The Shops at The Plaza

7.7
1 W 58th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews

Emeltri G. A.Emeltri G. Alegre: Be sure to visit Gramercy Park Flower Shop ;). And also great place to hang tasty foods and frozen yogurt

Felicia V.Felicia Valentine: One of the cutest flower boy I did ever see ♥ and very charming too ;)

Sheshelaghost L.Sheshelaghost LaGhost: One of a kind pieces! A-List fav! Womens clothes & Accessories.

Sushi You is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

8. Sushi You

8.0
246 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews

pamela f.pamela f: The chirashi here is the best. Order the special; it's worth it!

Gene R.Gene Rayburn: Great fish, but I don't understand the music they play here. Madonna and disco don't make for a relaxing dinner. Put on some jazz!

YukariYukari: This raw fish is greeeat !! Real Japanese sushi ! Thumbs up !

Kuruma Zushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

9. Kuruma Zushi

7.9
7 E 47th St (btwn 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: 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 YorkTime 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.Rachel W.: Their $20 sushi lunch special is the best deal in NYC.

Tenzan is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

10. Tenzan

7.8
988 2nd Ave (at E 52nd St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 65 tips and reviews

Julie L.Julie Lindenman: Order the gyoza here, it's excellent. The green tea is great too and unlimited. My favorite Japanese restaurant in midtown east.

Heather U.Heather U: Peanut avocado roll = to die for!!!

Stephane A.Stephane Adam: Sushi is great, and lunch combo is ridiculous! They give you a ton of food!

The Amish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

11. The Amish Market

8.0
240 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Turtle Bay · 75 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite markets in the city, but also a great take-out lunch place with yummy sandwiches – try the Fresh Turkey with Brie. Coffee is top notch too!

SaifSaif: This market got everything that u need!! Organic and Fresh

Marcin K.Marcin Kuc: If you like brick oven pizza, Bianca Spinaca Pizza is a must!

Sushi Ann is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

12. Sushi Ann

7.5
38 E 51st St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

Cris P.Cris Popenoe: My longtime favorite for absolutely top quality fish, prepared beautifully. You'll think you are in Tokyo (with prices to match). Super nice staff too. Read more.

Dan P.Dan Pfieffer: Reasonable and delicious omakase in midtown

Andy W.Andy Walker: Its not on the menu but try the spicy scallop hand roll

Lea Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

13. Lea Wine Bar

6.9
230 Park Ave. (Between 45th and 46th Streets), New York, NY
Lounge · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

Yesbelt F.Yesbelt Fernandez: Hidden in the East Helmsly walk this bar is a great place to unwind after a long day at the office. It also has a great small plates menu.

Moshe T.Moshe Teitz: Drinks are really solid, tapas too. The sushi was underwhelming but overall great spot for a first date.

DirtyfaceDirtyface: One of the waitresses farted in my drink and lit it! Amazing!

Yama 49 is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

14. Yama 49

7.4
308 E 49th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 26 tips and reviews

IMG ..IMG .: Best sushi and sashimi in the neighborhood. A secret gem!

RDWRDW: Always good sushi, sake good, prices for amount real fair too, just they close so early, but nice private spot Read more.

Jenna A.Jenna Amicucci: Soba noodles, Kani salad, sashimi and an assortment of rolls.........amazing!!!! Best sushi in NYC and best value anywhere!!!!

Sen Sakana is one of The 15 Best Places for Eel in Midtown East, New York.

15. Sen Sakana

7.2
28 W 44th St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Pure Wow-2/19-NIKKEI ASOPAO DE MARISCOS-The flavors of Peru and Japan twist on Peruvian asopao made with shrimp dashi-infused rice, ají panca peppers, giant choclo corn and assorted shellfish.

DRAZDRAZ: Omakase plate is way to go

Amy W.Amy Wang: Sake sushi no tip!