What are the best sushi restaurants in NYC?

For omakase, top options include Sushi Nakazawa, Shoji at 69 Leonard, and Tanoshi (best value omakase on the Upper East Side). For accessible à la carte sushi, Sushi Yasuda in Midtown is respected and reliable. Masa is the most expensive restaurant in the US and requires months-advance booking.

How much does sushi cost in NYC?

À la carte sushi runs $30--$70 per person at mid-range restaurants. Omakase tasting menus start around $150 per person and go up to $500+ at the top spots. Tanoshi offers some of the city best value omakase at around $100--$120.

Where do Japanese fans watch the World Cup in NYC?

Japan's community is concentrated in Midtown Manhattan, particularly the 40th--50th Street corridor. Japanese restaurants in this area set up screens on Japan match days. See the Japan fan guide for specific watch party venues.

Best Sushi in NYC for World Cup 2026

NYC's sushi scene is world-class. Where to eat for Japanese fans and everyone.

Best Sushi in NYC for World Cup 2026

New York City has one of the finest sushi scenes outside of Japan. For Japanese fans in NYC for the World Cup -- and for any visitor who wants extraordinary fish -- here's where to go.

The sushi neighborhoods

Midtown Manhattan has the highest concentration of high-end sushi restaurants, many catering to business expense accounts. The East Village and Lower East Side have excellent mid-range spots. Flushing, Queens -- near the USTA Fan Zone -- has good Japanese options. For Japanese fans particularly, see the Japan fan guide which covers Midtown Manhattan's Japanese community.

Omakase vs à la carte

Omakase (chef's choice tasting menus) are the pinnacle of NYC sushi -- 10--20 courses selected by the chef, priced $150--$500+ per person. Major omakase destinations include Masa (the most expensive restaurant in the US), Sushi Nakazawa, and Shoji at 69 Leonard. For a more accessible experience, excellent à la carte sushi is available throughout the city at half the price.

Mid-range and accessible

Tanoshi on the Upper East Side is one of the best value omakase options in the city. Sushi Yasuda in Midtown is a respected traditional option. For casual sushi near fan zones: plenty of good midrange spots around Midtown and the East Village serve excellent rolls and nigiri at $30--$60 per person.

For Japan fans

Japan plays in Group F (Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia) and has a strong fanbase in NYC's Midtown Japanese community. On Japan match days, Japanese restaurants in the 40th--50th Street corridor will have screens set up. The atmosphere is distinctively Japanese -- passionate but disciplined, with the team famous stadium-cleaning tradition reflected in how fans conduct themselves.

💡 Tip: For omakase sushi in NYC, reservations open 30--60 days in advance and fill immediately for top spots. For World Cup Final weekend, book omakase now if that's your plan.