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Best Japanese Restaurants in Sunset Park (11220)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: June 2026

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Our Top Pick
Okinawa Sushi and Asian Food
Small, family-run Japanese spot balancing cozy dine-in with serious sushi.

Notable Picks

$$$ Bay Ridge
Okinawa is a small, family-run Japanese restaurant where sushi rolls, bento boxes, and ramen bowls pack more care and detail than the modest space suggests. Regulars lean on it for intimate, low-key dinners and above-average takeout when they want Japanese comfort food without traveling far.
Must-Try Dishes: Salmon Lover Roll, Okinawa Special Roll, Bento Box with Sushi and Teriyaki
What Makes it Special: Small, family-run Japanese spot balancing cozy dine-in with serious sushi.
$$$ Bay Ridge
Bay Sushi 6 is a Bay Ridge neighborhood staple for rolls, sashimi, and Japanese comfort dishes served for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Regulars lean on it for fresh fish, generous roll combos, and dependable late-night sushi when most nearby spots have closed.
Must-Try Dishes: Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood sushi workhorse with consistently fresh rolls and fast delivery.
$ Sunset Park (Central)
Tikuran Ramen is a compact ramen shop on 61st Street focused on rich broths, springy noodles, and a short list of sides. It’s the neighborhood play when you want a steaming bowl and a quiet stool more than an all-purpose sushi menu.
Must-Try Dishes: Tonkotsu ramen with extra chashu, Miso ramen with corn and egg, Fried chicken karaage appetizer
What Makes it Special: Ramen-focused shop emphasizing broth depth and noodle texture.

Worthy Picks

$ Sunset Park
Teriyaki Hee Japanese Grill & Ramen is a fast-casual spot where grilled teriyaki plates, fried chicken combos, and ramen bowls share space with a compact sushi menu. It functions as a flexible everyday choice for Sunset Park residents who want something more substantial than simple takeout rolls.
Must-Try Dishes: Soy garlic fried chicken combo, Chicken and beef teriyaki plate, House ramen with char siu toppings
What Makes it Special: Counter-service Japanese grill where ramen and teriyaki share top billing.