Best Sushi Rolls Restaurants in Midtown East (10017)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Sho NYC
Edomae technique-forward omakase with Michelin-level precision.
Essential Picks
9.0
Sushi Sho NYC is an intimate Edomae-focused counter near Bryant Park where a long omakase sequence leans heavily on cured and aged fish rather than ornate specialty rolls. Roll lovers still benefit from razor-sharp technique in rice, seasoning, and fish quality, making even simple makimono feel precise and deliberate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase progression, Kohada (gizzard shad) nigiri, Uni moment (seasonal)
What makes it special: Edomae technique-forward omakase with Michelin-level precision.
Notable Picks
#2
Sushi Yasuda
8.8
Steps from Grand Central, Sushi Yasuda is a purist’s temple where pristine nigiri leads but classic rolls are prepared with the same attention to rice and fish. Regulars use maki as a supporting course, adding salmon, yellowtail, or eel rolls to an otherwise minimalist sushi progression.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase/nigiri set, Toro nigiri, Uni (when quality is strong)
What makes it special: Classic NYC sushi bar format built around disciplined nigiri.
#3
Hatsuhana
8.5
Hatsuhana is a long-running Midtown sushi house known for classic roll combos like Maki Three, Salmon Lovers and Avocado Lovers alongside bento-style lunches. Sushi fans who want substantial roll-focused meals rather than pure omakase gravitate here for flexible menus and steady execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Box of Dreams, Sushi Deluxe set, Omakase
What makes it special: Decades-deep Midtown sushi sets anchored by the signature Box of Dreams.
Omakase Osukaa’s Midtown counter offers structured omakase with a mix of nigiri, sashimi and compact rolls in a more casual setting than the city’s highest-end sushi temples. It’s a useful middle ground for diners who want a guided experience that still ends with familiar rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s omakase sushi course, Lunch omakase set, Sushi roll add-ons to omakase
What makes it special: Counter-focused omakase where structured courses often finish with approachable sushi rolls.
8.2
Wano is a contemporary izakaya between Second and Third where sushi rolls share the menu with skewers, small plates and a strong sake list. Roll lovers can build a full meal from maki and sashimi while groups mix in hot dishes and drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s assorted sushi roll platter, Spicy tuna and salmon roll combination, Izakaya small plates alongside sushi rolls
What makes it special: Modern izakaya where well-made rolls live alongside a broad menu of Japanese bar snacks and sake.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Inside Katagiri’s Lexington Avenue grocery, Osakana runs a fish counter offering take-out sushi, sashimi and traditional hosomaki rolls. It functions more as a serious fish market than a sit-down restaurant, but the roll sets and nigiri trays are a reliable upgrade over typical grab-and-go sushi.
Must-Try Dishes:
Inari / Cucumber hosomaki set, Hamachi / Scallion roll set, Toro / Takuan roll set
What makes it special: Japanese-style fish market inside a historic grocery where traditional hosomaki rolls are rolled with serious fish and rice.
Worthy Picks
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Hidden Gems Heaven
Pac Rim is a neighborhood Pan-Asian spot where a large sushi roll section sits alongside Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Malaysian dishes. Office workers and locals lean on its specialty rolls, lunch omakase and dependable combo plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lunch omakase sushi set, Specialty sushi roll selection, Salt and pepper pork chop with rolls
What makes it special: Mid-block Asian restaurant with a surprisingly strong roll game and wide-ranging lunch specials.
#8
Sushi & Co
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Sushi & Co’s Lexington Avenue branch is a fast-casual spot specializing in creative formats like SSAM Sushi and Black Sushi built around vegetables, protein and black rice. It’s more inventive than traditional, but still delivers plenty of roll-style options for a quick, customizable meal near Grand Central.
Must-Try Dishes:
4-roll sushi box, Spicy tuna roll, Salmon avocado roll
What makes it special: Boxed sushi built for fast Midtown pickup and delivery.