Poke Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Poke Restaurant

8.3
343 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

Josephine S.Josephine Son: Small and noisy, but has my absolute favorite spicy scallop roll!

Lauren D.Lauren Docktor: Best spicy scallop roll I've had!

Desi S.Desi S.: Get the seared spicy scallop roll. It is the most delicious thing in the world.

Sushi Seki UES is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Sushi Seki UES

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

Lee S.Lee Stein: Spicy Scallop roll is a must order

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The spicy scallop roll here is amazing. Also, the fact that its open late night is key.

Mr L.Mr Lamptey: The spicy scallop roll is a must! Also the beef negamaki

Sushi of Gari is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Sushi of Gari

8.6
402 E 78th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 133 tips and reviews

Steven R.Steven Rosenblatt: Spicy Scallop Roll is a must

Stephanie K.Stephanie Klein: Some judge a restaurant's quality with the "napkin test," is it folded when you return from the loo? Is there ice in your water? Test sushi places on their spicy tuna roll. Sushi of Gari wins.

Lindsay B.Lindsay Brooke: Ask for the iPad to scroll through different sushi pieces. Stick to the sushi pieces if you are a real sushi lover. And get the spicy scallop roll or hand roll.

Ichiro is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Ichiro

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

Angel F.Angel Fleming: Best sushi in east harlem. I love the spicy tuna rolls and the eel rolls. Awesome. There bento boxes are cool too.

Courtney D.Courtney Desh: Great Kani salad, fried rice, and spicy tuna roll. They really give you great portions at reasonable prices!

Michael H.Michael Haarala: Favorite sushi spot on the UES with great drink specials and solid, fresh rolls.

Amura Japanese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Amura Japanese Cuisine

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

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.

KonstantinKonstantin: Delicious and super fresh sushi. Great lunch special! Yellowtail jalapeño roll, spicy tuna roll, the salad dressing is amazing. Neighborhood favorite!

Aina S.Aina Sanchez-Lim: Samurai roll & broiled sea bass. Free spicy tuna pizza. So.yummy

Zawa is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Zawa

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

Nick C.Nick Conti: Omakase is amazing !! Freshest sushi I’ve ever had!!!

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.

Sushi Suki is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Sushi Suki

7.1
1577 York Ave (Btn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 19 tips and reviews

Anastasia B.Anastasia Bezverkha: Every time the delivery is super fast! I love the spicy scallop roll, and the shrimp tempura! Also the shumai. I can go on and on. You get the point, it's GOOD!

Christine S.Christine Smith: The Lion Roll is like candy, out of this world.

StefanieStefanie: the crush roll is the best sushi I've ever eaten. try it!!!

Ooki Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Ooki Sushi

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

Marc B.Marc Blum: Get a spicy scallop roll!

Nina R.Nina Rich: Fave rolls: peanut avocado roll, lobster wasabi roll, and spider roll. The peanut avocado roll is almost like a dessert - peanuts are honey roasted and it tastes so, so good with the avocado!!

Brandon M.Brandon Miles: 3 Stooges Roll is outstanding

Amber is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy 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

KarstenKarsten: Crispy sangria duck, spicy tuna rolls

sara s.sara selbert savov: Best and yummiest lunch deal ($10) in town!

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

Ajisai Japanese Fusion is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Ajisai Japanese Fusion

7.2
795 Lexington Ave (btwn E 61st & E 62nd St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews

Jacob R.Jacob Rosenberg: Inauthentic but perfectly serviceable sushi. Lunch box and specials are a good deal for the quality. Especially enjoy the spicy rolls and hand rolls.

Victor C.Victor Carvalho: I'm vegetarian and I had a Pad Thai (noodles) with vegetables and eggs. It's really tasty, enough food for a dinner and cost $13. I liked the service as well!

Sarah E.Sarah E.: Delicious new sushi spot with a creative menu. Try the Garlic White Tuna appetizer and the Tomo roll.

Guzan Sushi & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Guzan Sushi & Bar

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

Kiwi W.Kiwi Wang: Sooooo good! Best spicy scallop roll ever- giant chunks of scallop not chopped mush. Same for the salmon roll. Habachi rice is also so yummy!!

Jacqueline I.Jacqueline Incorvaia: Love the place...the spicy maki combo kills it!

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..😘

Inase Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Inase Sushi

8.0
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

Yuka Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Yuka Japanese Restaurant

7.5
1557 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 98 tips and reviews

Bucky S.Bucky Schwarz: The spicy tuna roll is out of this world good.

Jonathan H.Jonathan H: If you are in the mood for sushi, this place is a best kept secret. All you can eat option for about $20 also. Personally, I go with the Tuna & Salmon Sashmi dinner. The Salmon is amazing.

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

Tanoshi Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Tanoshi Sushi

9.2
1372 York Ave (at 73rd St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 113 tips and reviews

Rachel R.Rachel Reed: Great addition to the neighborhood. Delicious bento box with unique sides. Can't go wrong with the chicken teriyaki or the shrimp tempora. And definitely try the salad dressing-- incredible!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Go go go. You will not find a a better sushi experience than at this 10-seat, omakase-only hole in the wall in New York.

Brendan C.Brendan Clancy: Chef Toshio uses red vinegar to season the sushi rice, this lets him use much less sugar and makes the sushi that much more refreshing.

Butterfield Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Rolls in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Butterfield Market

7.7
1114 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 35 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Gourmet grocer with good salad & cooked selection. Also frozen yogurt and benches outside

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.