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Restaurant Nippon

4.8
4.8
785 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
Welcome to Nippon, the heartbeat of authentic Japanese cuisine in New York City since 1963. Nestled on 52nd Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenue, we invite you to indulge in a culinary journey through traditional Edo-mae (Tokyo) style dishes.

Signature Dish: Experience our iconic Beef Negimayaki, a dish that originated right here at Nippon and has since become a global favorite. Delight in our Tempura straight from the tempura bar, a standout feature of our menu. We also take pride in our in-house creations, including premium ni-hachi soba noodles and house-made tofu, which elevate every dish to an extraordinary level.

Special Features: For a truly authentic experience, reserve our Japanese-style tatami room, a private space designed for intimate gatherings with traditional floor seating and elegant décor.

Join us at Nippon, where tradition meets innovation in a setting as timeless as our heritage.

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Additional information

  • Location
    155 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
  • Phone number
    (212) 688-5941
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–9:15 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Akira Azuma

Menu

We only use Murray's free range chicken raised from birth in the Pennsylvania. NO antibiotics growth stimulants pesticides and hormones. NO synthetic additives and preservatives or flavor enhancers

Soba Salad

A Nippon Original, made with buckwheat grown in Canada

  • Original Soba Salad USD 21.00

    • Tofu Soba SaladUSD 26.00

      • Beef Soba SaladUSD 33.00

        • Salmon Soba SaladUSD 33.00

          with 3 pieces of sashimi salmon

          • Chicken Soba SaladUSD 27.00

            Homemade Ni-hachi Soba and Udon

            We grind our buckwheat daily for our homemade and hand-cut soba

            • Zaru Soba (Cold)USD 16.00

              served with soba sauce, green onion and wasabi

              • Sanuki Udon USD 16.00

                • Kitsune (tofu skin) Soba or UdonUSD 22.00

                  • Tempura Soba or UdonUSD 31.00

                    Served with Shrimp and vegetable tempura. Soba and udon can be served cold or hot

                    • Tantan TsukemenUSD 30.00

                      Cold soba noodle with spicy sesame broth. Vegan

                      • Nabeyaki udon USD 35.00

                        served in a hotpot nabe with shrimp tempura, egg, shiitake mushroom and kamaboko fishcake

                        Lunch Favorites

                        Served with house salad, miso soup and rice

                        • Sushi LunchUSD 60.00

                          8 pieces of nigiri sushi and 1 roll

                          • Sashimi LunchUSD 60.00

                            10 slices of an assortment of 4 sashimi

                            • Chirashi LunchUSD 60.00

                              Sashimi over sushi rice

                              • TempuraUSD 38.00

                                Assortment of shrimp, fish and vegetables

                                • Shrimp TenjuUSD 32.00

                                  A pair of jumbo shrimp and assorted vegetable tempura over rice with sauce

                                  • Salmon TeriyakiUSD 32.00

                                    • Eel UnajuUSD 52.00

                                      Imported Japanese eel over rice with sauce

                                      • Beef Sukiyaki

                                        Sliced rib eye beef, served with vegetables, homemade tofu in a special broth

                                        • Godzilla Curry (Beef)USD 29.00

                                          Former Yankees Hideki Matsui's favorite, based on his mom's recipe

                                          • Chicken KaraageUSD 28.00

                                            Japanese style deep fried free range chicken with a side of our homemade tartar sauce

                                            • TonkatsuUSD 32.00

                                              Fried pork filet

                                              Shokado Bento Box

                                              First-come, first-serve to 10 clients daily

                                              • Shokado Bento BoxUSD 45.00

                                                Assortment of shrimp, meat and vegetables, special lunchbox

                                                Rolls

                                                • VegetableUSD 8.00

                                                  • CaliforniaUSD 10.00

                                                    • Salmon AvocadoUSD 14.00

                                                      • Spicy TunaUSD 16.00

                                                        • Spicy SalmonUSD 14.00

                                                          • Futomaki with EelUSD 30.00

                                                            Last updated: 3 July 2024

                                                            What 785 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                            4.8
                                                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.8Food
                                                            • 4.9Service
                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                            • 4.4Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • New York City

                                                              Good for special occasions

                                                            • Manhattan

                                                              Good for special occasions

                                                            • Manhattan

                                                              Japanese

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Restaurant Nippon offers an authentic Japanese dining experience in a serene, traditional setting. Guests praise the "delicious food," "attentive service," and "authentic presentation." The sukiyaki and soba noodles are standout dishes, made from high-quality ingredients. The restaurant's atmosphere and "dedicated staff" make it a "must-visit" for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts.

                                                            785 Reviews

                                                            1. ArielC VIP

                                                              New York City2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Always a delicious and pleasant experience. This place is a treasure.
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 28 February 2025
                                                              Dear ArielC, Thank you very much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your support and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

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                                                            2. Koji VIP

                                                              New York City29 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on 19 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              The food was good. I had Shokado Bento Box. The price? I think overall foods are overpriced. My guest had a Sushi lunch. That was $60 worth $40 at most. My lunch box was $45 worth $25-30 at most. I looked at the pictures before going to the restaurant; therefore, I knew the prices. I reconfirmed my sense of monetary value to the dishes today. Maybe I am a cheap person, but I don't think so.
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 20 February 2025
                                                              Dear Koji, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your honest feedback about your recent dining experience at Restaurant Nippon. We understand your perspective regarding our pricing. We strive to provide high-quality ingredients and a unique dining experience, which are factors that contribute to our menu pricing. We carefully consider the market value of our dishes, taking into account the sourcing of our ingredients, the preparation involved, and the overall ambiance we aim to create. However, we also value our customers' opinions and We'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we review our menu and pricing. We hope you'll consider dining with us again in the future, We'll be delighted to welcome you back to Restaurant Nippon.

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                                                            3. Joel VIP

                                                              New York City4 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great classic delicious Japanese like a trip to Tokyo or Kyoto without the jet lag !
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 4 February 2025
                                                              Dear Joel, Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that our food transported you to Japan. It’s our goal to deliver an authentic and memorable experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal—no jet lag required!

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                                                            4. Will

                                                              New York City3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 28 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              62years old restaurant!!! nice quality of food and environment, just a little pricey. will visit again.
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 30 January 2025
                                                              Dear Will, Thank you very much for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback about the pricing and will certainly keep that in mind. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon!

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                                                            5. Len

                                                              New York City35 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              We first went in 1981 and it continues to be the best Japanese in New York upper east side. Thank you.
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 28 February 2025
                                                              Dear Len, Thank you very much for your loyalty. Looking forward to welcoming you back very soon for making more precious memories.

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                                                            6. Jane

                                                              New York City1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Everything great except the table for us was very narrow , can’t go in smoothly, i wish they had better sashimi too.
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 15 January 2025
                                                              Thank you very much for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the positive aspects of your experience. We will certainly look into the table spacing and consider options to improve the dining comfort for our guests. We will also share your comments regarding the sashimi with our culinary team for their review. Looking forward to welcoming back for a better dinning experience!

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                                                            7. Barton

                                                              Las Vegas2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Everything was wonderful. Seating during reservation selection was a bit confusing.
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 6 January 2025
                                                              Dear Barton, Thank you very much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the seating during your reservation. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will be reviewing the reservation system to ensure a smoother experience in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another delightful dining experience.

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                                                            8. Polly

                                                              New York City3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 19 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great food with friendly and tentative service. We had a great time.
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 20 December 2024
                                                              Dear Polly, thank you very much for taking a time to write a review. Your thoughtful words mean a lot to us and we are truly glad to hear that you had a great time. Looking forward to welcoming you back very soon.

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                                                            9. Eric

                                                              New York City1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 18 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              My favorite Asian restaurant in nyc Truly special A find
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 20 December 2024
                                                              Dear Eric, thank you very much for rewarding us with a five star review! Looking forward to welcoming you again soon.

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                                                            10. John VIP

                                                              New York City9 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              My waiter helped me select some specialty dishes and sake. He was very attentive when I asked for things that they are famous at but that the other Japanese restaurants don’t all have. Glad to have returned to nippon
                                                              Restaurant NipponResponded on 16 December 2024
                                                              Dear John, Thank you very much for your thoughtful and kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us.It’s always our pleasure to share the unique flavors and offerings that set us apart, and we're so glad you appreciated them. We look forward to welcoming you back to Nippon again very soon, and we’ll be sure to continue providing you with the same attentive service and exceptional meal. Again, thank you very much!

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Restaurant Nippon does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. Restaurant Nippon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 688-5941.

                                                            Restaurant Nippon is rated 4.8 stars by 785 OpenTable diners.

                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 pm
                                                            Booked 22 times today
                                                            Google Map for Restaurant Nippon

                                                            155 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022

                                                            Dining areas

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (212) 688-5941
                                                            • Price
                                                              $31 to $50
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–9:15 pm
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Smart Casual
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Street Parking
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                              Akira Azuma
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