Best Sushi Restaurants in Greenpoint
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Amami Bar and Restaurant
A chef-driven izakaya where serious cocktails meet an extensive roll lineup.
Notable Picks
8.4
Opened in 2016 by chef-owner Nick Wang, Amami is a Japanese izakaya and cocktail bar where classic rolls and elaborate specials share space with ramen, yakitori, and a serious sake list. It’s the neighborhood’s move when you want well-made sushi rolls with cocktails in a design-forward room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Roll Combo, Toro Dynasty
What Makes it Special: A chef-driven izakaya where serious cocktails meet an extensive roll lineup.
8.1
Sapporo Ichiban is a long-running neighborhood choice for straightforward sushi rolls, combo platters, and Japanese comfort staples in a casual dining room. Locals treat it as an easy, reliable option for maki-heavy dinners and all-you-can-eat nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy Crunchy Salmon Roll, Dragon Roll
What Makes it Special: A dependable, roll-heavy Japanese menu with all-you-can-eat options and big platters.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Kyoto Sushi & Ramen is a compact corner spot where lunch roll combos and takeout-friendly platters lead the order stream. It’s the practical choice for Greenpoint residents who want straightforward sushi rolls and noodles at everyday prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll, Crazy Roll, Lunch Roll Combo
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood standby for affordable roll combos and takeout-friendly party trays.
7.8
Opened in 2025, Knori is a dedicated hand roll bar where chefs assemble made-to-order temaki with high-quality fish and still-crisp nori. It operates more like a tasting-counter experience than a traditional sushi restaurant, with focused hand-roll sets that highlight texture and temperature.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Hand Roll Set, Bluefin Tuna Hand Roll, Scallop and Snow Crab Hand Roll
What Makes it Special: A hand-roll-focused bar where made-to-order temaki spotlight fish quality and crisp nori.
7.7
Bedford Gardens hides behind a Bedford Avenue frontage and opens into a sunny back garden where Vietnamese soups share space with a full sushi menu. It’s less a pure sushi bar and more a flexible neighborhood spot where you can mix toro rolls, chirashi, and pho at one table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toro Special Roll, Ribeye Pho, Chashu Pork Ramen
What Makes it Special: Dual Vietnamese-and-sushi menus served in a surprisingly lush back garden.