Rule of Thirds is an enormous Japanese spot in Greenpoint, and it’s a great place to eat izakaya-style food and drink sake with a group.

Donburiya is a fun Japanese izakaya in the Theater District that specializes in inexpensive donburi bowls and facilitating rowdy group meals.

Douska is a casual handroll spot on the LES where you’ll want to become a regular.

Sasabune Express is a casual sushi spot on the UES that serves great handrolls and sushi platters.

Torishin is a yakitori spot in Hell’s Kitchen that serves a six-course omakase for $65.

Chikarashi Isso serves a diverse menu of Japanese dishes in a compact FiDi space that’s great for last-minute business dinners.

Japan Village is a food court in Industry City where you’ll find things like sushi, ramen, and karaage.

Roy’s Fish Market is a tiny fishmonger with a sushi bar in the back, and it’s a solid option for affordable pick-up sushi on the UES.

Mo’s Original is an affordable ramen spot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens with smoked jerk meats that will make you wish you had a smoker of your own.

Torien is a yakitori spot in Noho that serves a 13-course omakase for $150.

Sushi of Gari serves some of the best sushi on the Upper East Side.

Honshu is your best option for delivery or takeout sushi in Jersey City.

Domodomo serves the best sushi in Jersey City.

Tomi Jazz is a Japanese jazz bar that also happens to be one of the coolest date options in Midtown.

Maison Yaki in Prospect Heights is where you go to sit on a red leather barstool and eat classic French cooking-inspired yakitori.

If you’re looking to have a fun group dinner by 96th Street on the UWS, Moonrise Izakaya is the best choice.