The 6 Best Kosher Sushi Restaurants in Manhattan (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 6 picks

The best kosher sushi in Manhattan in 2026 is the omakase at Akimori on the Upper East Side, the Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei menu at Sen Sakana in Midtown, and the sushi bar at Tiberias near the Empire State Building. Sushi Tokyo on the Upper West Side, Osaka on the Upper East Side and Sushi Fusion in the Diamond District are reliable everyday picks.

1. Akimori — Upper East Side (Lexington Avenue), Manhattan

One of the pioneers of kosher omakase in New York.

$$$$ SplurgeHechsher Rabbi Marmorstein

Akimori, on Lexington Avenue, was one of the first restaurants to bring a true omakase — a chef-led sequence of nigiri and small dishes — to kosher diners in New York, and it has also operated in Brooklyn.

It is a pareve kitchen supervised by Rabbi Marmorstein, according to Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun's Manhattan list.

Good to know: Book the omakase counter — that is where the experience is.

858 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

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2. Sen Sakana — Midtown (West 44th St), Manhattan

Kosher Nikkei — Japanese-Peruvian cooking with ceviche, sushi and lomo saltado.

$$$ UpmarketHechsher Rabbi Berach Steinfeld

Sen Sakana, on West 44th Street near Times Square, cooks Nikkei, the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian food that grew out of Peru's Japanese community: ceviche, sushi and tacos alongside beef dumplings, miso short rib and lomo saltado.

It is a glatt kosher meat restaurant, supervised by Rabbi Berach Steinfeld according to Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun's list.

Good to know: Close to the Broadway theaters — a good pre-show kosher dinner.

28 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

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3. Tiberias — Murray Hill, Manhattan

A full sushi bar inside a late-night dairy and fish restaurant.

$$$ UpmarketHechsher OK (chalav yisrael)

Tiberias, on East 34th Street, runs a sushi bar alongside its pasta, pizza and fish dishes, and serves until 1am most nights and 2am on Saturday night.

It is OK certified with chalav yisrael dairy and a mashgiach on site at all times.

Good to know: The Dragon Roll is one of its signatures.

45 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

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4. Sushi Tokyo — Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Upper West Side's everyday kosher sushi spot.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OU

Sushi Tokyo, on Amsterdam Avenue, is a neighborhood kosher sushi restaurant for takeout and casual dinners on the Upper West Side.

It is pareve and OU certified.

Good to know: Popular for takeout before Shabbat on Fridays — order early.

660 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

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5. Osaka Sushi NYC — Upper East Side (Second Avenue), Manhattan

OK-certified sushi for the Upper East Side.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OK

Osaka Sushi, on Second Avenue, is the Upper East Side's go-to for kosher rolls and sushi platters.

It is pareve and certified by the OK.

Good to know: Good for platters if you are hosting a Shabbat or simcha on the East Side.

1165 2nd Ave, New York, NY

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6. Sushi Fusion — Diamond District (West 47th St), Manhattan

A Diamond District kosher lunch staple.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OK

Sushi Fusion, on West 47th Street, feeds the Diamond District's kosher lunch crowd with rolls and sushi.

It is listed as a dairy establishment certified by the OK.

Good to know: Weekday lunch is its busiest time.

26 W 47th St, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What makes sushi kosher?

The fish must have fins and scales (so no eel, shellfish, octopus or squid), all sauces and ingredients must be certified, and the restaurant must be supervised. That is why kosher sushi menus lean on salmon, tuna, yellowtail and branzino, and use imitation crab.

Can kosher sushi be meat or dairy?

Raw fish is pareve, but a restaurant is certified as meat or dairy depending on its kitchen. Sen Sakana serves beef and chicken alongside fish; Sushi Fusion and Tiberias are dairy. Check the classification if you are sequencing meals.

1. Akimori — Upper East Side (Lexington Avenue), Manhattan

2. Sen Sakana — Midtown (West 44th St), Manhattan

3. Tiberias — Murray Hill, Manhattan

4. Sushi Tokyo — Upper West Side, Manhattan

5. Osaka Sushi NYC — Upper East Side (Second Avenue), Manhattan

6. Sushi Fusion — Diamond District (West 47th St), Manhattan

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