Best Trendy Sushi Restaurants in Upper East Side-Yorkville
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Goda
Contemporary omakase and composed nigiri served in a chic, intimate room.
Notable Picks
#1
Sushi Goda
8.7
Sushi Goda is an intimate Upper East Side sushi dining room where a contemporary omakase format and composed nigiri plates headline the experience. Guests come for the 15-course ContempOkase, polished service, and a room that feels special without tipping into white-tablecloth formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
ContempOkase 15-course omakase, Chef’s selection nigiri platter, Brownie & Matcha dessert
What Makes it Special: Contemporary omakase and composed nigiri served in a chic, intimate room.
#2
Ooki Sushi
8.4
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Trendy Table Hotspots
Ooki Sushi is a long-running Yorkville standby pairing a clubby, dimly lit dining room with a sprawling sushi menu and full bar. Locals use it for dependable rolls, sashimi platters, and sake or cocktails, especially at lunch and early dinners when the neighborhood crowd packs the booths.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red Snapper Ceviche, O-Toro Tataki, Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll
What Makes it Special: A high-volume neighborhood sushi workhorse with a full bar and expansive menu.
#3
Ikyu
8.3
Ikyu is a family-owned sushi and Asian-fusion spot where tri-color sushi, specialty rolls, and generous lunch deals anchor a compact, modern room. It’s the move when you want cleaner-feeling rolls and chirashi at fair Upper East Side prices, either for dine-in or frequent delivery.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tri-Color Sushi, Volcano Roll, Chirashi Bowl
What Makes it Special: A modern, family-run sushi shop known for fresh rolls and strong lunch sets.