Sake, Ramen and Fusion Dinners in Manhattan

4.5 (1,466)

Mon – Wed, 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 22:00; Thu – Fri, 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 22:30; Sat, 17:30 – 22:30

211 E 43rd St B1

Japanese small plates and over 260 sakes anchor this basement izakaya on East 43rd Street. The blond wood setting and homemade desserts add to the evening.

4.8 (2,384)

Tue – Fri, 11:30 – 15:00, 16:30 – 22:30; Sat, 11:30 – 22:30; Sun, 11:30 – 20:30

334 Lexington Ave

Chef Jae Jung brings her South Korean upbringing and New Orleans cooking years to Midtown. Galbi brisket and grits show the Korean Cajun approach. Group dining is available.

4.5 (3,232)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00

342 Lexington Avenue

This casual Lexington Avenue restaurant from Masaharu Morimoto pairs ramen with sake. Communal tables offer a shared setting, though seating can feel tight when busy.

4.1 (621)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

694 3rd Ave

Creative sushi and inexpensive rolls feature at this dimly lit Third Avenue restaurant. Smaller tables shape the dining room. Check happy hour cocktail details before visiting.