Zawa is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Zawa

9.0
354 E 66th St (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews

Silvana N.Silvana Narvaez Acosta: First time eating here and we absolutely love it !! Omasake is the way to go, nice atmosphere and lovely staff.

A Talking P.A Talking Pickle: Sushi for two was tasty. Service is great, place is also really clean.

Marc S.Marc Schneeberger: Get the omakase. Very good fresh fish and relaxing atmosphere! Worth a visit in the UES.

Guzan Sushi & Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Guzan Sushi & Bar

7.2
1534 3rd Ave (btwn 86th & 87th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 28 tips and reviews

EclipseEclipse: California Roll and Alaska Roll is delicious!

inna k.inna kats: $11 lunch special! Great food and genuine great service. Will come back again.

Reign L.Reign Low: Looove Guzan sushi & bar.. Sushi is always fresh .. Miso soup so good w/ green salad and any sushi of your choice..😘

Kappo Masa is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Kappo Masa

8.6
976 Madison Ave (76th Street), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews

Harumi U.Harumi U: The restaurant is inside Gagosian Gallery. Along with traditional sushi and entrees, you find some unique stuff like fish pasta. Desserts all have slight Japanese twist!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: With 82 seats, Kappo Masa is a comfortable space that also looks to be making its mark in the field of industrial design. Aside from the decor the food is second to none. Be sure to try the truffles. Read more.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: For those looking to treat themselves, there is a lunch omakase created by the chef for $175, which includes three appetizers, five flights of sushi, dessert and tea. Read more.

Asia Society is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Asia Society

8.8
725 Park Ave (at E 70th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews

Brett F.Brett Fromme: A wonderful Asian museum with a great store to get unique gifts.

NearSay NYCNearSay NYC: Stay tuned for the public programs they offer at the museum. Quite an experience!

JosetteJosette: Great Asia-inspired healthy, fresh food, good vegan too. Great weekend brunch and afternoon high-tea

Sushi Seki UES is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Sushi Seki UES

7.5
1143 1st Ave (63), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 78 tips and reviews

Aly H.Aly H.: Delicious california roll, tea to end the meal, fresh green salad, good service!

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: The sautéed tomato piece is amazing, the eggplant amazing

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Stay until 3am at this late-night sushi spot, and you might just catch celebrity chefs like Daniel Boulud and Gordon Ramsay who often frequent here after work.

Yuka Japanese Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Yuka Japanese Restaurant

7.6
1557 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 98 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: The California roll is HUGE! And delicious.

Vilje L.Vilje L: Went for our first 'all you can eat' sushi lunch. Fresh food and cozy atmosphere.

KaiKai: Get the all you can eat. I ate $75 of sushi in 5 minutes. For $20.

Inase Sushi is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Inase Sushi

7.8
1586 1st Ave (82nd St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Yorkville · 11 tips and reviews

Charlie D.Charlie Drews: Get the special chirashi. Perfect rice and super fresh fish, a great value.

Tom I.Tom Inglesias: Inase Sushi is great! Really fresh and delicious.

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: Excellent salmon advacado crunchy

Ichiro is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Ichiro

8.1
1694 2nd Ave (88th Street), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Yorkville · 53 tips and reviews

Nina L.Nina LoSchiavo: Fantastic sashimi. Incredibly fresh fish.

Miranda R.Miranda Rensch: Omg get the white truffle tuna, I just died of happiness.

Roman M.Roman Morozov: Bentoo dinner is really great and would be enough even if you hungry as a wolf :)Love this place, dont miss it.

Amber is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Amber

7.5
1406 3rd Ave (at E 80th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 32 tips and reviews

Reign L.Reign Low: Sushi of any sort is good with a miso or green salad even edamames..but,if your up to a shock of your life try eel..lol Dragon style sushi rolls are so good!

Josh B.Josh Bernstein: Ask to sit in the back room. It's a bit quieter and the stone walls are impressive.

Sarah E.Sarah E.: lychee martini is delicious!

Amura Japanese Cuisine is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Amura Japanese Cuisine

7.8
1567 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Yorkville · 49 tips and reviews

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: This is definitely the freshest sushi place in the area! My go to place for Uni sushi (Sea Urchin) and other kinds of nigiri sushi. Rolls are good too, but more of nigiri sushi fan.

E W.E W.: Everything was delicious. Love the salad dressing!!! Good addition

B Z.B Zeids: Really excellent lunch deal- 2 rolls, miso soup, & a nice fresh salad for $8! The sweet potato roll and spicy tuna roll were delicious.

Butterfield Market is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Butterfield Market

7.6
1114 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 35 tips and reviews

Sasha J.Sasha Jones: Great place for prepared meals or gourmet goodies. Their frozen yogurt bar is simple but delicious! A nice place but a bit pricey for everyday necessities.

Susan K.Susan Kille: Get a coffee & tasty pastry & head for long row of benches out front to sit in morning sun & watch folks across street in Starbucks who paid more for less & are inside in the shade.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A good source for sweets like chocolate crackle, Tate's Bake Shop goodies, and Payard pastries.

Yuko is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Yuko

7.2
1531 York Ave (E 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 9 tips and reviews

Maria D.Maria Daddio: Grilled Chilean sea bass with steamed veggies is perfectly cooked! With Kirin Ichiban is delish!

Cherry C.Cherry Chen: Make sure to ask Chef Jack for his special creative rolls/sushi! It's always different and surprisingly delicious!

Nikki 🌺Nikki 🌺: Fresh creative rolls! Try the spicy snow white roll! Its asparagus, spicy tuna and avocado wrapped in white seaweed

Ooki Sushi is one of The 13 Best Places for California Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Ooki Sushi

7.2
1575 3rd Ave (Between 88th And 89th), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 38 tips and reviews

Bryant B.Bryant Balatbat: Excellent sashimi. Their appetizers are great. The popcorn shrimp was really good.

Brandon M.Brandon Miles: 3 Stooges Roll is outstanding

Michael L P.Michael L Personal Training: One of the few places that has an avocado peanut roll, and uses honey roasted peanuts!