When it comes to the best sushi, NYC has more options than are necessarily helpful to compile in their entirety, especially for someone looking for a quick fix of fabulous fish. Every borough around the city has something unique to offer, from upscale omakase bars to hole-in-the-wall hidden hand roll-serving gems with price points you’ll have to see to believe. We’ve got spots in the heart of Manhattan; tucked away in Queens; and in buzzy Brooklyn neighborhoods. Some spots take pride in traditional techniques hailing from Japan, while others offer a modern spin on the cuisine with fun, unconventional perspectives. However you like your sushi, you’re bound to find something that suits your personal taste in New York City. So where to start?
To help you narrow down your many options, several of us editors ate our way through the city’s most beloved sushi bars, to find those that truly stand out from the crowd. Below, we share the good-deal omakase, the special-occasion splurge spots, and the locally loved sushi restaurants that we’ve been returning to for years. Below, find the best sushi NYC has to offer. Read our complete New York City guide here, which includes: