How many Japanese restaurants are in Murray Hill & Kips Bay?

21 filed as Japanese with at least one inspection, as of October 30, 2026. Owners pick their own label, so 7 more filed as Korean and 3 more filed as Asian/Asian Fusion aren't in this count.

What is the best Japanese restaurant in Murray Hill & Kips Bay?

17 of 21 show an A, and the newest A went to Tempura Matsui on October 27, 2026. That letter covers food safety at the last graded inspection. This file has no ratings or reviews, so we don't pick a favorite.

Which Japanese restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay have an A grade?

251 Ginza Sushi, Hillside Cafe / Hakubai / Roof 66, Japas NY, Makimaki, Momosan Ramen & Sake, Nobi Sushi, Omakase 33, Poke Bowl, Ramen Goku, Shogun Omakase, and 7 more.

Do any Japanese restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay have a B or C?

Yes. Oishi Bay Sushi shows a B from March 11, 2025.

Which street has the most Japanese restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay?

Lexington Ave, with 4: Happy Tuna, Makimaki, Momosan Ramen & Sake, and Wokuni.

Are all 21 open right now?

The file has no hours, and a place can close months before it drops off. All of them have a phone number on file, so call before you go.

City data dated October 30, 2026

21 Japanese Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay

Tempura Matsui was inspected most recently, on October 27, 2026.

Oishi Bay Sushi shows a B. 17 show an A. 3 have no letter right now.

4 of the 21 are on Lexington Ave, and 3 more on 3rd Ave.

17 A 1 B 0 C 3 no letterOne tile per place. A health grade covers the last graded inspection: food handling, temperatures, cleaning, pests. Taste isn't part of it.

A B C no letter subway station, with its daytime linesNumbers match the table below.

The 21, A to Z

Japanese Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay, alphabetical
No.	Name	Address	Phone	Grade	Inspected
1	251 Ginza Sushi	251 E 35th St	(212) 889-3333	Grade A	Feb 20, 2025
2	Blue Mountain	396 3rd Ave	(917) 362-2982	Pending	Sep 28, 2026
3	Bondi Sushi	461 5th Ave	(310) 883-4696	No letter	Aug 20, 2026
4	Happy Tuna	380 Lexington Ave	(646) 918-7406	No letter	Feb 27, 2025
5	Hillside Cafe / Hakubai / Roof 66	66 Park Ave	(212) 885-7000	Grade A	Dec 23, 2025
6	Japas NY	9 E 38th St	(212) 679-4040	Grade A	Dec 9, 2025
7	Makimaki	360 Lexington Ave	(212) 557-5733	Grade A	Aug 23, 2025
8	Momosan Ramen & Sake	342 Lexington Ave	(646) 201-5529	Grade A	Apr 7, 2025
9	Nobi Sushi	437 3rd Ave	(212) 481-8338	Grade A	Oct 10, 2026
10	Oishi Bay Sushi	230 E 29th St	(917) 214-6549	Grade B	Aug 26, 2026
11	Omakase 33	157 E 33rd St	(212) 580-7310	Grade A	May 7, 2025
12	Poke Bowl	286 Madison Ave	(646) 595-5015	Grade A	Feb 10, 2026
13	Ramen Goku	435 Park Ave S	(212) 644-8900	Grade A	Sep 12, 2026
14	Shogun Omakase	295 Madison Ave	(917) 513-3988	Grade A	Aug 3, 2026
15	Shuya	517 3rd Ave	(323) 333-1093	Grade A	Nov 12, 2025
16	Sushi Ryusei	216 E 39th St	(212) 983-8880	Grade A	Jul 16, 2026
17	Sushi Sho	3 E 41st St	(808) 785-6217	Grade A	Jul 30, 2026
18	Tempura Matsui	222 E 39th St	(212) 986-8885	Grade A	Oct 27, 2026
19	Wokuni	327 Lexington Ave	(212) 447-1212	Grade A	Apr 2, 2026
20	Yoi Ramen & Tea	573 2nd Ave	(917) 388-2808	Grade A	Sep 16, 2026
21	Zuma New York	261 Madison Ave	(212) 544-9862	Grade A	Oct 18, 2025

Street by street

Lexington Ave 4

Happy Tuna 380 Lexington Ave
Makimaki 360 Lexington Ave
Momosan Ramen & Sake 342 Lexington Ave
Wokuni 327 Lexington Ave

3rd Ave 3

Blue Mountain 396 3rd Ave
Nobi Sushi 437 3rd Ave
Shuya 517 3rd Ave

Madison Ave 3

Poke Bowl 286 Madison Ave
Shogun Omakase 295 Madison Ave
Zuma New York 261 Madison Ave

E 39th St 2

Sushi Ryusei 216 E 39th St
Tempura Matsui 222 E 39th St

One each: Yoi Ramen & Tea on 2nd Ave, Bondi Sushi on 5th Ave, Oishi Bay Sushi on E 29th St, Omakase 33 on E 33rd St, 251 Ginza Sushi on E 35th St, Japas NY on E 38th St, Sushi Sho on E 41st St, Hillside Cafe / Hakubai / Roof 66 on Park Ave, Ramen Goku on Park Ave S.

Japanese Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay: questions

How many Japanese restaurants are in Murray Hill & Kips Bay?: 21 filed as Japanese with at least one inspection, as of October 30, 2026. Owners pick their own label, so 7 more filed as Korean and 3 more filed as Asian/Asian Fusion aren't in this count.
What is the best Japanese restaurant in Murray Hill & Kips Bay?: 17 of 21 show an A, and the newest A went to Tempura Matsui on October 27, 2026. That letter covers food safety at the last graded inspection. This file has no ratings or reviews, so we don't pick a favorite.
Which Japanese restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay have an A grade?: 251 Ginza Sushi, Hillside Cafe / Hakubai / Roof 66, Japas NY, Makimaki, Momosan Ramen & Sake, Nobi Sushi, Omakase 33, Poke Bowl, Ramen Goku, Shogun Omakase, and 7 more.
Do any Japanese restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay have a B or C?: Yes. Oishi Bay Sushi shows a B from March 11, 2025.
Which street has the most Japanese restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay?: Lexington Ave, with 4: Happy Tuna, Makimaki, Momosan Ramen & Sake, and Wokuni.
Are all 21 open right now?: The file has no hours, and a place can close months before it drops off. All of them have a phone number on file, so call before you go.

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Where this comes from

Names, addresses, phones, cuisine labels, grades and dates come from the DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results on NYC Open Data. The file behind this page is dated October 30, 2026, and its newest inspection is from October 29, 2026. We check for a new file every 24 hours. For the city's own lookup, use ABC Eats.