Four Japanese Spots from Flatiron to Midtown East

4.3 (422)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 21:30; Sat – Sun, 13:00 – 21:30

239 Park Avenue South

A cozy neighborhood spot on Park Avenue South serving fresh, thick-cut sushi, crispy takoyaki and standout tofu. Open from 11:30 AM on weekdays and from 1:00 PM on weekends, closing at 9:30 PM.

4.8 (1,063)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

25 West 23rd Street

Tokyo comfort food on West 23rd Street, led by a fluffy curry omurice and fresh sushi rolls. Izakaya-style plates such as crispy gyoza and a beef don with creamy egg yolk join house-made tonkotsu ramen. Service is very fast, and doors stay open until midnight daily.

4.6 (185)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

250 WEST 34 STREET

Near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, this airy room pairs fresh sushi with premium steaks, and tables are generously spaced. Wagyu bone marrow rice, garlic shrimp fried rice and a spicy tuna appetizer lead the menu, which makes it a comfortable pre-show meal.

4.8 (3,050)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 02:00 (+1)

232 E 53rd St

Chef Koji Kagawa modeled this Midtown East izakaya on Japan's informal after-work gastropubs, under a giant beckoning cat. Rich ramen leads, with sukiyaki udon, katsu and sweet-glazed brussels sprouts behind it. Bar seats face a TV playing Studio Ghibli movies. Open until 2:00 AM.