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Morimoto is one of Japanese.

1. Morimoto

88 10th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 344 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: Easily one of my favorite places. Decked out in a breathtaking interior, the food is just as impressive. Recommendations include the Crispy Rock Shrimp Tempura and Duck, Duck, Duck, but anything goes.

Aburiya Kinnosuke is one of Japanese.

2. Aburiya Kinnosuke

213 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: Think of it as Japanese tapas--best shared and enjoyed. There are so many great options to choose from but the must-have is always the Tsukune (Grilled Ground Chicken).

Ippudo is one of Japanese.

3. Ippudo

9.0
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: Best Japanese ramen in NYC, as well as delicious pork buns. Prepare for the long wait, but leave immensely satisfied.

EN Japanese Brasserie is one of Japanese.

4. EN Japanese Brasserie

8.7
435 Hudson St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 263 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: A large open space that still feels intimate, it's a great spot for date night, and traditional Japanese home-cooking.

OOTOYA is one of Japanese.

5. OOTOYA

9.0
8 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Union Square · 282 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: Opt for the 'set' for generous portions and homestyle cooking that's delicious. The tofu salad is one of the best.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of Japanese.

6. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.6
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: My choice for the best pork buns. The Ginger Scallion Noodles is also delicious.

Yakitori Taisho is one of Japanese.

7. Yakitori Taisho

7.5
5 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 187 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: Japanese bar food at its best, it's the perfect place to go with friends for late night eating and drinking. Love the Unatama Don.

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

34 Cooper Sq (btwn E 5th & E 6th St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 231 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: Go for the meat, but stay for the tofu salad. It's just that good.

Takahachi is one of Japanese.

9. Takahachi

9.1
145 Duane St (btwn W Broadway & Church St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Tribeca · 80 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: With big specialty maki rolls that are delicious and also not that expensive, this is the perfect place to get your sushi fix.

Curry-Ya is one of Japanese.

10. Curry-Ya

8.1
214 E 10th St (btwn 1st and 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Curry Restaurant · East Village · 113 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: A variety of curries you can choose from but the best part? You can get it baked. Topped off with an egg and cheese, this is one savory, delicious, goodness.

Shabu-Tatsu is one of Japanese.

11. Shabu-Tatsu

8.4
216 E 10th St (btw 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Shabu-Shabu Restaurant · East Village · 92 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: The shabu-shabu is terrific, but the real star here is the bibimbap. I'm Korean, and they have one of THE BEST bibimbaps around. Intensely flavorful, it's hard to share.

Nobu is one of Japanese.

12. Nobu

105 Hudson St (at Franklin St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Tribeca · 193 tips and reviews
Ninja New York is one of Japanese.

13. Ninja New York

25 Hudson St (btwn Duane & Reade St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Tribeca · 163 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: Despite being a "themed" restaurant, the food here is great, and the presentation even more exciting. Take the "ninja way" when entering.

Menchanko-Tei is one of Japanese.

14. Menchanko-Tei

131 E 45th St (btwn 3rd and Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 67 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: If the ramen doesn't cure your hangover, the oden will. Guaranteed.

Yakitori Totto is one of Japanese.

15. Yakitori Totto

8.5
251 W 55th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Theater District · 183 tips and reviews