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
Tenzan
Sushi BarUES favorite for cozy sushi dinners and bento boxes.
1714 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
Ooki Sushi
OmakaseIntimate, affordable omakase counter with chef’s-choice menus.
1575 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
Hiromi sushi
Sushi BistroRoosevelt Island bistro serving sushi, hibachi, and Japanese entrées.
1472 York Ave · Upper East Side
Amber 80st
IzakayaJapanese izakaya-style restaurant with sushi, hot pots, and comfort dishes.
1406 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
Suki Ichiro
Family SushiFriendly neighborhood restaurant with value sushi combos.
1694 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
Sushi Gama
Classic SushiBayside sushi restaurant serving rolls, sashimi, and bento.
1403 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
Sushi by M
Sushi BarUES sushi bar with traditional nigiri, rolls, and warm dishes.
1575 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
Sushi of Gari UES
NeighborhoodNeighborhood joint with cozy vibes and reliable sushi rolls.
402 E 78th St · Upper East Side
Sushi Sasabune
Tuna BarKorean-Japanese spot specializing in tuna cuts and sashimi.
401 E 73rd St · Upper East Side
Poke Japanese Restaurant
Poke BowlsCasual eatery for poke bowls, sushi rolls, and light Japanese bites.
343 E 85th St · 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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