5 Best Sushi in New York (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

There are more sushi counters in Manhattan than most cities have restaurants, period. The five spots for sushi in New York on this page carry 6,295 reviews combined, with ratings bunched tight between 4.4 and 4.7. Momoya SoHo tops the list at 4.6 with 1,529 reviews, some of them from people who flew in just for the counter.

Short answer: Momoya SoHo ranks first at 4.6 stars across 1,529 reviews, the strongest combination of rating and volume on this list, even though Mikado Sushi and Otani each edge it slightly on raw rating at 4.7. Nobu Downtown carries the highest review count of any spot here, at over 2,000. Expect anything from a casual neighborhood bento to a multi-course omakase running well past $100 a head, depending on which one you pick.

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1. Momoya SoHo
2. Nobu Downtown
3. Mikado Sushi
4. Otani
5. Sushi by M-East 5th st
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How New York's top sushi spots compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Momoya SoHo	4.6 ★	1,529	Overall / date night in SoHo	View ›
2	Nobu Downtown	4.4 ★	2,001	Special occasions and destination dining	View ›
3	Mikado Sushi	4.7 ★	1,035	Neighborhood sushi and takeout	View ›
4	Otani	4.7 ★	757	Cozy, lower-level sushi and ramen	View ›
5	Sushi by M-East 5th st	4.5 ★	973	Omakase without the wait list	View ›

Our shortlist, tasted through reviews

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Momoya SoHo

4.61,529 Google reviews

Momoya SoHo is a two-level Japanese restaurant on Prince Street known for picture-perfect nigiri and a broader Japanese menu that runs from weekend brunch through late dinner. The restaurant also handles private events for up to 120 guests and has been written up by outlets including the New York Times and Eater. Reviewers consistently describe the kind of attentive, unhurried service that makes a tasting menu feel worth the price.

What people praise

Wagyu crispy rice and miso cod called out repeatedly as standout dishes
Attentive service, staff reportedly monitor tables closely without hovering
Seasonal parfait dessert described as a highlight worth sharing
Handles both quick weeknight dinners and special-occasion tasting menus well

Worth knowing

A handful of dishes, like the Duck Duo, drew mixed feedback on tenderness
Dinner for two easily runs into three figures on the tasting menu

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,529 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown79% 5-star

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Our take: Momoya doesn't have the single highest rating on this page, but it pairs a strong 4.6 with the deepest, most consistent review history of the group. That combination is why it tops our list.

Website +1646-429-9315 Directions

47 Prince St, New York, NY 10012

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Nobu Downtown

4.42,001 Google reviews

Nobu Downtown is a Japanese restaurant and bar near the Financial District, offering both an à la carte menu and set tasting experiences, including a summer tasting menu and a weekday prix fixe lunch. The kitchen is known for signature small plates like yellowtail with jalapeño, meant to be ordered family-style across courses.

What people praise

Small plates like the yellowtail jalapeño and tartare with caviar praised for precise, balanced flavor
Attentive service even for solo diners or quick after-work visits
Lively atmosphere with live DJ sets, popular for celebrations
Weekday lunch prix fixe offers a lower-cost way to try the menu

Worth knowing

A large group dinner drew a mixed review, with one diner feeling the food leaned on the brand name more than the plate in front of them
Consistently loud and busy, better for a lively night out than a quiet conversation

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume2,001 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: Nobu carries the highest review volume on this page by a wide margin, which is why it ranks second even though its average rating is the lowest of the five. Go for the atmosphere and the signature dishes, and expect a crowd.

Website +1212-219-0500 Directions

195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Mikado Sushi

4.71,035 Google reviews

Mikado Sushi is a Financial District neighborhood spot that started as a small takeout counter in 2010 and grew into a full sit-down restaurant, without losing the casual, unfussy focus that built its following. The menu covers everything from chirashi bowls to bento sets, with both dine-in and takeout well represented in reviews.

What people praise

Bento box value repeatedly called out as generous for the price
Miso black cod singled out for a rich, buttery flavor
Fast, friendly service for both lunch crowds and takeout orders
Consistently fresh fish even on a busy Thursday night

Worth knowing

One reviewer found the set-menu options unclear on the physical menu
Rice texture drew mild criticism in at least one review

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,035 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: Mikado ties for the highest rating on this page at 4.7, backed by over a thousand reviews. It ranks third mainly because Momoya and Nobu carry even more review volume, not because anything here is lacking.

Website +1212-871-7499 Directions

164 Pearl St, New York, NY 10005

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Otani

4.7757 Google reviews

Otani is a Japanese restaurant tucked into a lower level near Nassau Street, serving sushi and ramen alongside a full Japanese menu, with catering available for larger events. The space is small and easy to walk past, which several reviewers mention finding only after searching.

What people praise

Miso soup called out by name as some of the best reviewers have had
Seared salmon nigiri good enough that one reviewer ordered a second round
Reasonable prices relative to the quality, according to multiple reviews
Frequent, attentive check-ins from serving staff

Worth knowing

Fills up even on weeknights, reservations are worth making
No visible signage and a lower-level entrance make it easy to miss

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume757 · 73th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: Otani also ties for the top rating at 4.7, but with roughly a third of the review volume of the leaders. That's why it lands fourth here, still a strong pick, just with a smaller sample behind the number.

Website +1212-732-9250 Directions

59 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Sushi by M-East 5th st

4.5973 Google reviews

Sushi by M is chef Tim's take on omakase, run across three small East Village and Upper East Side locations with a maximum of 17 seats per hour-long sushi bar session. The weekly-changing menu leans on whatever fish is best that week, alongside a few playful signature creations mixed in with the classics.

What people praise

Uni, otoro, and wagyu ingredients praised as consistently high quality
Chef and staff described as warm and personally engaged with guests
Multiple neighborhood locations make booking easier than a single flagship counter
Well-paced tasting menus that don't feel rushed

Worth knowing

At the higher $100-plus tier, at least one reviewer felt the rice and sauce balance didn't match the fish quality
Can get loud, which some guests find at odds with the intimate format

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume973 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown75% 5-star

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Our take: Sushi by M has a solid 4.5 rating, but the lowest review volume of the five keeps it in fifth place here. For a more intimate, chef-led omakase without a months-long wait list, it's still worth booking.

Website +1347-688-8101 Directions

300 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003

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How we score

Rating is each restaurant’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many diners have left a rating, benchmarked against other sushi spots in New York. Confidence blends the two, so a strong rating on a handful of reviews scores lower than the same rating backed by thousands. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing, since kitchens and staff change. No restaurant can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does sushi cost in New York (2026)?

Job	Typical price
Casual lunch or bento (Mikado, Otani)	$20-50 per person
Dinner, a la carte (Momoya, Nobu, Sushi by M)	$60-100 per person
Nobu Downtown 3-course lunch prix fixe	$45
Full omakase tasting (Sushi by M, Nobu Summer Tasting Menu)	$100-150 per person

Compiled July 2026 from Google review price-per-person data and each restaurant’s own published menu pricing (Nobu Downtown, Sushi by M).

Serving sushi across Manhattan

This list clusters around Lower Manhattan and SoHo, from the Financial District (Otani, Mikado) to Prince Street (Momoya) and the East Village (Sushi by M). If you’re searching for sushi near me downtown, all five are within a short walk or subway ride of each other.

What to ask before you book a sushi dinner

Does the restaurant take reservations, and how far ahead should you book?
Is the fish sourced fresh daily, and does the menu change with availability?
What’s included in an omakase seating, course count, time limit, seat count?
Are there vegetarian or allergy-friendly options on the menu?
What’s the realistic price per person for lunch versus dinner?
Is takeout or delivery available if you’d rather eat at home?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five sushi restaurants?

We compared sushi restaurants across New York using live Google ratings, review volume, and how recently customers are still reviewing them, then weighed those against what each menu and price point actually offers.

How often is this list updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026. We recheck ratings and review counts periodically as they change.

What’s the difference between omakase and a la carte sushi?

Omakase means you leave the menu to the chef, who serves a set sequence of courses built around what’s freshest that day. A la carte means you order individual rolls or nigiri yourself, usually cheaper and faster.

Do any of these restaurants take walk-ins?

Some do for smaller parties, but reviewers across this list repeatedly recommend reserving ahead, especially for dinner or omakase seatings.

The bottom line

Momoya SoHo is the safest default here, a strong rating backed by real depth of reviews and a menu that covers both casual and special-occasion dining. If you want the full omakase experience, book Sushi by M or Nobu’s tasting menu ahead of time.

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