Best Japanese Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Towa
Omakase-first sushi with a precision, quiet-luxury rhythm.
Notable Picks
#1
Towa
8.5
A reservation-led, technique-forward Japanese room where the sushi reads best as a focused omakase experience rather than a broad, à la carte crawl. The fish quality is the headline, with pacing and precision that reward letting the chef drive the meal from lean whites into richer toro-and-uni territory.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase nigiri progression, Otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri, Uni (sea urchin) hand roll
What makes it special: Omakase-first sushi with a precision, quiet-luxury rhythm.
8.3
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Girls Night Out Approved
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A massive, scene-forward dining room where the sushi program shines most when you sit at the counter and treat it like a structured Japanese meal, not a greatest-hits sampler. The experience is built for groups and big nights, with sleek presentation and a menu that rewards keeping your order tight and fish-focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Assorted nigiri set, Toro-focused sushi course, Uni-forward bites
What makes it special: A high-production Japanese counter inside a huge, nightlife-scale room.
8.2
An intimate, omakase-only experience built around a tight sequence of bites where the move is to trust the chef and let the progression do the work. It’s at its best when you treat it like a single focused performance—no overthinking, just show up ready for a paced run of nigiri and hand rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase tasting sequence, Otoro nigiri, Botan ebi (sweet shrimp) bite
What makes it special: A compact, omakase-only sushi experience designed as a progression.
8.2
A sake-friendly izakaya built for sharing: skewers, tempura, and small plates that work best when you order in waves instead of all at once. It’s strongest as a long-table, after-work meal—yakitori first, one cooked seafood plate, then a single roll or ramen to close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yakitori assortment, Beef tataki, Okonomiyaki
What makes it special: A true izakaya rhythm—skewers, sake, and share-plate pacing.
Worthy Picks
#5
Tenjou
7.9
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An upscale-casual Japanese spot that works best when you order like a balanced bar meal: a few pieces of nigiri, one roll for texture, and something warm to round it out. It’s more flexible than a strict sushi counter, making it a reliable option for mixed groups who still want solid fish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nigiri assortment, Spicy tuna roll, Salmon avocado roll
What makes it special: A flexible Japanese menu where sushi fits into a full meal.