Find Midday Sushi and Izakaya Near Times Square

For a Midtown sushi and izakaya meal near Times Square, start at Imasa Nori Sushi Izakaya at 243 W 54th St. The menu covers sushi, sashimi, rolls, and grilled dishes, while the dining room pairs comfortable booths with an upscale but welcoming feel. The bento lunch special includes a choice of main and roll with sides, and the green dragon roll and seared salmon sashimi are highlighted in the POI description.

The restaurant opens at 11 AM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 11 PM Friday and Saturday. A 4.7 rating from 914 ratings supports adding it to a Midtown meal plan, with nearby Pages below for other Japanese dining styles. Plan around the 11 AM opening for a midday meal.

Address: 243 W 54th St, Manhattan, New York
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 AM–10 PM · Friday–Saturday 11 AM–11 PM · Sunday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Price range: $$
Best for: sushi, sashimi, rolls, izakaya dishes, and a bento lunch special
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 914 ratings
Phone: (646) 329-5057

The menu spans sushi, sashimi, rolls, and grilled dishes, so a table can mix raw and cooked plates. The POI description calls out seared salmon sashimi, the green dragon roll, and a bento lunch special with a choice of main and roll plus sides. For a quick comparison, the bento lunch special gives midday diners a defined starting point without narrowing the rest of the Japanese menu.

Imasa Nori opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday and at 11:30 AM Sunday. It closes at 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Check the weekly hours before setting out, especially if you want a later dinner, because the Friday and Saturday closing time runs one hour later than the other full-service evenings.

Imasa Nori is a Midtown option with a 4.7 rating, comfortable booths, and a menu that moves from sashimi to grilled dishes. The related Pages below cover other Japanese choices, including takeout nigiri, a theater-district izakaya, a Herald Square sukiyaki stop, a Midtown East sushi bar, and a Midtown West sushi counter. Use the list to compare dining formats before choosing your route.

Where is Imasa Nori Sushi Izakaya?
243 W 54th St in Manhattan, New York.

What time does Imasa Nori open?
11 AM Monday through Saturday and 11:30 AM Sunday.

What time does it close?
10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday; 11 PM Friday and Saturday.

What food is listed?
Sushi, sashimi, rolls, grilled dishes, and a bento lunch special are described in the POI asset.

What is the price range?
The POI asset lists a $$ price range.

How is Imasa Nori rated?
4.7 out of 5 from 914 ratings.

For more Japanese dining, compare Midtown Sushi With Just Two Dining Tables (takeout nigiri, Penn Station nearby, cooler boxes), Theater District Izakaya With Yakitori and Heavy Sake Pours (Japanese pub, sushi menu, closed Sundays), A Herald Square izakaya crowns its sukiyaki with a melting cloud (sukiyaki for two, open late to 1 AM near Herald Square), Hell's Kitchen Izakaya Balances Slow Broth and Fresh Sushi (ramen bowls, 4.9 rating, Ninth Avenue), and Midtown East Sushi Bar for Nigiri and Cocktails (bento boxes, open daily). The five Pages cover distinct ways to plan a Japanese meal.