1. Yakiniku Gen
7.1
250 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 17 tips and reviews
SK Lee: Fried chicken with squirt of lemon juice and dipped in ponzu sauce is great
Jess Coleman: All around wonderful experience. Quality ingredients, cozy atmosphere, and incredibly fun to cook. Skirt steak was the highlight and very affordable.
ZenFoodster: Grand opening special: 11pm-2am $1 draft beers & sake, $5-6 food specials (eg tonite's: tongue, scallion, chuck rib, fresh tender beef sushi)
2. 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.
4. Yama 49
7.4
308 E 49th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 26 tips and reviews
Ilija: Awesome joint. Sushi rolls are huge and the saki just keeps coming
RDW: Always good sushi, sake good, prices for amount real fair too, just they close so early, but nice private spot Read more.
Jenna Amicucci: Soba noodles, Kani salad, sashimi and an assortment of rolls.........amazing!!!! Best sushi in NYC and best value anywhere!!!!
5. Sushi Ann
7.5
38 E 51st St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Sitting at the bar is worth the premium price. Get the Omakase and be schooled on everything you’re eating by the amazing chefs. Make sure you visit the Bathroom.
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 Pfieffer: Reasonable and delicious omakase in midtown
7. Katsu-Hama
7.9
11 E 47th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Tonkatsu Restaurant · Midtown East · 121 tips and reviews
Sonia S: Love that on an early Saturday night many solo diners enjoy their meals at the bar. Satisfying curry katsu rice in a peaceful environment for NYC!
patrice tanaka: Oh, my God! Great katsu. If you love katsu this is the place to have it.
Eater: During lunch, guests can order a slab of crispy pork loin with rice, miso soup, salad, sauces, and housemade pickles for just $12. Read more.