Best Sushi in Upper East Side (2026)
33 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Sushi in Upper East Side
Showing 10 of 33 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Sashimi Express II
Sushi IzakayaCozy Japanese restaurant with sushi, small plates, and sake.
223 E 74th St · Upper East Side
Sushi Ren
Family SushiFamily-friendly neighborhood spot for rolls, hibachi, and teriyaki.
1584 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
Sushi Ishikawa
Sushi RamenJapanese eatery pairing hearty ramen bowls with sushi rolls.
419 E 74th St · Upper East Side
Isohama
Asian FusionPan-Asian restaurant serving sushi, Thai-style dishes, and noodles.
1666 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
Matsu
OmakaseHigh-end omakase known for precise knife work and premium fish.
411 E 70th St · Upper East Side
Sushi Akira
Rice BowlsJapanese comfort spot with rice bowls, donburi, and light sushi.
317 E 75th St · Upper East Side
Sushi Spot—78 Street
Hibachi SushiHibachi tables, sushi rolls, and fusion entrées under one roof.
226 E 78th St · Upper East Side
Akami
Family SushiFamily-friendly Queens spot for approachable rolls and combos.
1773 1st Ave # A · Upper East Side
Seafood and Sushi Bistro TSUBOMI
Sushi BarCompact sushi bar with traditional rolls and omakase options.
354 E 66th St · Upper East Side
Ko Sushi
NeighborhoodStraightforward uptown choice for takeout rolls and platters.
1329 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
About Upper East Side Sushi
New York is one of the country's great food metros, and Upper East Side's sushi scene mirrors that breadth, from creative fusion rolls to Edomae nigiri. Whether you're hunting the best sushi in Upper East Side, a fast rolls toward Flushing, or a relaxed table in Hell's Kitchen, you still have real choice without leaving the area.
On this URL we only surface sushi spots tied to Upper East Side, but each still earns its rank with the same 0–100 blend we use New York-wide, so you can trust the signal even when the geography is small.
Right now this page lists 33 standout sushi picks in Upper East Side, including styles such as Edomae nigiri, hand rolls and maki, omakase counters, creative fusion rolls, and more. Numbers refresh as new reviews land, so the order you see tracks momentum—not a one-time snapshot.
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How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top sushi spots in Upper East Side are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
Upper East Side is part of New York's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on sushi specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
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