Gouie is a sushi counter on the LES in the Market Line that focuses on high-quality, relatively affordable raw fish.

Sushi On Me is a party sushi omakase spot in a basement in Jackson Heights where you can drink unlimited sake and eat delicious nigiri for under $100.

Sarashina Horii is a high-end soba restaurant in Flatiron where you should take someone for an impressive dinner date.

This Japanese fish market in the East Village is where you should come for a casual lunch or dinner when you want some chirashi or sushi.

Curry Mania is a Japanese curry spot on the Upper West Side that makes excellent katsu sandos.

If you want to learn about sake and get a little rowdy all in the same evening, Sake Bar Satsko in Alphabet City is a great place to be.

Raku is an udon spot in the East Village that we rely on for a great last-minute meal.

Chopped Parsley is a small Japanese spot in Hamilton Heights with solid sushi and curry.

This Japanese coffee shop and cafe is an excellent choice for lunch in Greenpoint.

Accidental Bar in the East Village is where you should go to learn about sake with a side of snacks.

Dr. Clark is a sceney Japanese spot in Chinatown with excellent Hokkaido speciality dishes.

Kimura is a fun Japanese hot pot spot on St. Marks.

Takahachi Bakery in Tribeca specializes in Japanese pastries, especially of the matcha variety.

Hi-Collar in the East Village is a Japanese lunch/coffee spot by day and a sake bar at night.

Cha-An Bonbon is a Japanese cafe located in the East Village.

Sushi Muse is a fantastic sushi spot in Flatiron from the chef behind high-end Japanese spots, Hall and Odo.