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6 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in NYC
Gaijin is one of 6 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in NYC.

1. Gaijin

37-12 31st Ave (btwn 37th & 38th St), Astoria, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Gaijin’s modern take on Japanese eats includes speciality menu items like temaki (hand rolls) and Robata (Japanese charcoal grill) cooked fare. But the omakase is the real shining star of the menu. Read more.

Hakubai is one of 6 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in NYC.

2. Hakubai

7.5
66 Park Ave (btwn E 38th & E 39th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Murray Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Kaiseki food, comes from the practices of Zen Buddhism and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Along with fresh sushi and sashimi, guests can enjoy a variety of unique dishes. Read more.

Sakagura is one of 6 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in NYC.

3. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: This hidden gem can be found in basement of a Midtown office building. Their extensive list of 200+ imported sakes (categorized by region) offers guests a modest taste of traditional Japanese cuisine. Read more.

Bohemian is one of 6 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in NYC.

4. Bohemian

57 Great Jones St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 181 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Those lucky enough to book a reservation will enjoy an exquisite six-course tasting menu of traditional Japanese cuisine. Bohemian is the perfect place to enjoy a unique, off-the- beaten-path meal. Read more.

Karasu is one of 6 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in NYC.

5. Karasu

8.8
166 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Fort Greene · 42 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: To find this Japanese speakeasy, you walk through the back door of Walter’s, an Italian restaurant. Karasu offers casual food options and traditional Japanese fare all of which are meant for sharing. Read more.

Sushi Azabu is one of 6 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in NYC.

6. Sushi Azabu

8.8
428 Greenwich St (btwn Vestry St & Laight St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Tribeca · 78 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Sushi Azabu’s cool, subterranean ambiance is paired with some of the most authentic Japanese sushi in all of New York. It is truly a dining experience unlike anywhere else in the city. Read more.