Here are New York City's top 4 Japanese spots

Here are New York City's top 4 Japanese spotsWasabi Sushi | Photo: Claire C./Yelp
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Published on May 15, 2020

Looking for a yummy Japanese meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

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1. Hana Japanese Cuisine

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First on the list is Hana Japanese Cuisine. Located at 111 Rivington St. (between Essex and Ludlow streets) on the Lower East Side, it's the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in New York City, boasting four stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp.

2. Wasabi Sushi

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Next up is Gravesend's Wasabi Sushi, situated at 2375 86th St. (near 24th Avenue) in Brooklyn. With four stars out of 141 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Kanoyama

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The East Village's Kanoyama, located at 175 Second Ave. (at the corner of 11th), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving this sushi bar and Japanese spot four stars out of 657 reviews.

4. BentOn Cafe

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Last but not least is BentOn Cafe in Midtown, with four stars out of 154 Yelp reviews. Head over to 156 E. 45th St. (between Lexington and Third avenues) to see for yourself.


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