Best Sushi Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi By Bou Nomad
Speakeasy-style omakase held in a converted hotel suite.
Notable Picks
8.7
Perched inside an actual hotel suite, Sushi Suite 1001 runs an intimate, reservation-only omakase with just a handful of seats and full bar service. It feels like a private sushi party in a friend’s luxe apartment, with a longer, more indulgent progression than the downstairs bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature omakase progression, Seared wagyu bites, Hokkaido uni nigiri
What makes it special: Speakeasy-style omakase held in a converted hotel suite.
8.7
Shinpi Omakase is a tiny Madison Avenue counter where a single chef walks guests through a long, seasonal menu of nigiri, sashimi, and wagyu. The experience is slow, detailed, and personal, with a focus on premium product like Hokkaido uni and Miyazaki wagyu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal omakase, Wagyu hand roll, Hokkaido uni nigiri
What makes it special: Ultra-intimate omakase built around premium fish and wagyu.
#3
Sushi Ryusei
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sushi Ryusei is a refined Murray Hill counter where the chefs serve composed omakase flights built around pristine fish and precise knife work. The room is calm and quietly upscale, making it feel more like a chef’s studio than a busy neighborhood spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal omakase, Chu-toro and o-toro flights, Uni nigiri
What makes it special: Chef-driven omakase with quietly serious fish and technique.
8.3
Tsumo Omakase delivers a casual, timed omakase in a compact Kips Bay room, focusing on high-quality nigiri at accessible price points. Expect an 11–13 course progression of bluefin-focused sushi that feels polished but relaxed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lunch omakase flight, Bluefin tuna nigiri, Toro hand roll
What makes it special: Accessible, reservation-only omakase that stays relatively affordable.
#5
Wokuni
8.3
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Hidden Gems Heaven
Trendy Table Hotspots
Backed by a Japanese seafood company, Wokuni runs a big, lively Murray Hill dining room built around sashimi, chirashi, and cooked seafood flown in from Japan. It works as well for omakase-style dinners as it does for groups sharing rolls, grilled fish, and sake.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bara chirashi, Sashimi omakase set, Grilled whole fish specials
What makes it special: Sea-to-table Japanese seafood with serious sourcing in a big room.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Oishi Bay is a long-running Kips Bay Japanese spot where sushi rolls share space with teriyaki, udon, and hibachi-style plates. It’s a dependable option for affordable combo dinners, big takeout orders, and mixed groups who don’t all want raw fish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon avocado roll, Sushi and sashimi dinner, Chicken or salmon hibachi
What makes it special: Affordable sushi-plus-hot-dishes menu that serves many use cases.
#7
Nobi Sushi
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Nobi Sushi is a high-volume neighborhood workhorse, sending out big maki combos, party platters, and bento boxes for Kips Bay offices and apartments. It’s more about generous portions and speedy delivery than hushed omakase moments.
Must-Try Dishes:
Three-roll lunch special, Sushi deluxe combo, Perfect Match specialty roll
What makes it special: Reliable, large-portion neighborhood sushi that travels well.