4 Long Island City Japanese Spots For Ramen, Sushi And Izakaya Plates

4.5 (612)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00

27-17 42nd Rd

Kyuramen - Long Island City builds its room around multi-level wooden honeycomb booths, with bar seats that let you watch the kitchen team prep. The menu moves through regional Japanese ramen styles with one noodle type, plus negima yakitori, omurice, and rotating new dishes. Select menu items are half price Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

4.8 (17)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

28-17 Jackson Ave

Nagaiki Ramen METTRA specializes in Okinawan-style abura soba inside METTRA Food Hall on Jackson Avenue. The thick, chewy noodles come without broth. Preparations include savory Karaniku Abura Soba and a sukiyaki variation with tender beef. Kiosks let you browse the options before ordering. The fast turnaround makes this a practical stop for takeout.

4.7 (1,008)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 22:00; Sat, 10:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:00 – 22:00

42-36 CRESCENT STREET, Queens, NY, 11101

Ooi Sushi & Bar serves sashimi and omakase in a relaxed, modern room on Crescent Street. The kitchen also prepares fried rice. The lunch special pairs three maki rolls with soup and salad. The drinks list spans sake, wine, beer, and soju.

4.5 (679)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 22:00; Fri, 11:30 – 23:00; Sat, 12:30 – 23:00; Sun, 17:00 – 22:00

27-26 Jackson Ave

Sapps serves generous sushi rolls at 27-26 Jackson Ave. The menu also includes modern Japanese plates. Weekday service begins at 11:30 AM for a lunch stop. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11:00 PM. Plan a Sunday meal between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM.