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

Sushi Bar

UES favorite for cozy sushi dinners and bento boxes.

1714 2nd Ave · Upper East Side

Google: 4.1 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: 4.7

FoodIndex Score 74.17
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Omakase

Intimate, affordable omakase counter with chef’s-choice menus.

1575 3rd Ave · Upper East Side

Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: 4.8

FoodIndex Score 73.34
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Sushi Bistro

Roosevelt Island bistro serving sushi, hibachi, and Japanese entrées.

1472 York Ave · Upper East Side

Google: 5.0 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.7

FoodIndex Score 72.67
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Izakaya

Japanese izakaya-style restaurant with sushi, hot pots, and comfort dishes.

1406 3rd Ave · Upper East Side

Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: 4.8

FoodIndex Score 72.62
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Family Sushi

Friendly neighborhood restaurant with value sushi combos.

1694 2nd Ave · Upper East Side

Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.5

FoodIndex Score 71.72
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Classic Sushi

Bayside sushi restaurant serving rolls, sashimi, and bento.

1403 2nd Ave · Upper East Side

Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.8

FoodIndex Score 70.96
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Sushi Bar

UES sushi bar with traditional nigiri, rolls, and warm dishes.

1575 2nd Ave · Upper East Side

Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.7 Uber Eats: 4.0

FoodIndex Score 70.74
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Neighborhood

Neighborhood joint with cozy vibes and reliable sushi rolls.

402 E 78th St · Upper East Side

Google: 4.2 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

FoodIndex Score 68.46
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Tuna Bar

Korean-Japanese spot specializing in tuna cuts and sashimi.

401 E 73rd St · Upper East Side

Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.6

FoodIndex Score 66.85
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Casual eatery for poke bowls, sushi rolls, and light Japanese bites.

343 E 85th St · Upper East Side

Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: —

FoodIndex Score 65.64
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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.

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