My Favorite Japanese (Sushi) Restaurants

If you know me personally, you know how much I love sushi. I make it a point to indulge in sushi at least three times a month— I’m addicted —hence the reason why Japan was my favorite destination on our recent trip to Asia. It was an unforgettable experience that deepened my love for this iconic cuisine. My ride or die spot is Sugarfish. With its focus on simplicity and quality, Sugarfish delivers a sushi experience that is truly one of the closest to Japan you’ll find in The States.

Of course, Sugarfish isn't the only Japanese joint on my radar. I've compiled a list of other top-rated spots that are worth every penny and every bite:

New York Restaurants

1. Sugarfish (Sushi) - Flat Iron, Midtown, Soho, Williamsburg

2. Kazunori (Sushi, sister restaurant to Sugarfish) - Midtown East, Flat Iron, Union Square

3. Sushi Nakazawa (Sushi, sister restaurant to Sugarfish) - Greenwich Village

4. Gen (Sushi) - Prospect Heights

5. Bondst (Sushi) - Noho

6. Kissaki Sushi - Lower East Side

7. Sushi 35 West - Midtown

8. Tonchin (Ramen and other great dishes) - Midtown and Williamsburg

9. Ichiran (Ramen) - Bushwick, Midtown, Timesquare

10. Chef Katzu (Katzu) - Fort Greene

11. Ivan Ramen - Lower East Side

12. Ozakaya (Sushi) - Prospect Heights

13. Rule of Thirds - Greenpoint

14. konban NYC - Meatpacking

Miami Restaurants - I’m a sushi snob so I only have so many recommendations for Miami

1. Uchi - Wynwood

2. Bondi Sushi - South Beach, Miami Beach, Midtown

3. Omakai Sushi - Coral Gables

4. Tanuki South Beach - South Beach

5. Novikov (sceney but good) - Brickell

6. Sushi by Bou (romantic) - Brickell

7. Mr. Omakase - Downtown

8. Sushi by Scratch Restaurants - Coconut Grove

9. Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay - South Beach