Six Casual New York Sushi and Japanese Spots

RA Sushi - New York (Times Square)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

4.3 (2,552)

229 W 43rd St

A lively Times Square hangout pairing creative sushi rolls and inventive cocktails with a social vibe. It fits a group before a show. Open to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Quan Sushi & Grill

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

4.6 (522)

375 Broome St

A pint-sized SoHo hideaway serving fresh, budget-friendly sushi and creative rolls in an intimate room. It suits a quick, inexpensive lunch. Open to 10:30 PM on weekends, closed Sunday. Pricing is inexpensive.

Iron Chef House

Mon, Sun, 14:00 – 22:00; Tue – Thu, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00

4.4 (641)

92 Clark St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

A cozy Brooklyn Heights spot serving fresh sushi and generous Japanese classics in a relaxed room. It works for an easy neighborhood dinner. Open to 11:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

East Japanese Restaurant

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 15:30, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 15:30, 17:00 – 23:00

4.9 (163)

314 W 53rd St

A calming Hell's Kitchen spot pairing fresh buckwheat soba with handrolls in warm, crisp seaweed. It suits a quiet dinner. Open daily, lunch noon to 3:30 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Tokyo House Japanese Restaurant

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 10:30 – 22:00; Sun, 12:30 – 22:00

4.4 (306)

5648 Riverdale Avenue

A relaxed Riverdale spot serving fresh sushi, teriyaki, and bento boxes in notably generous portions. It fits a casual family meal. Open daily to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Kouzan Japanese Restaurant

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 22:00

4.2 (417)

685 Amsterdam Ave

A relaxed Upper West Side spot offering fresh sushi and classic bento boxes in a calm, tucked-away room. It works for a steady weeknight dinner. Open daily to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.