Best Sushi — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Mido - Omakase Room
sushi · japanese · Brooklyn
JBF · Best Chef: New York '26
James Beard-recognized omakase that actually delivers on technique and fish quality without the pretension markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G5.0TY4.8MS
Google5.0(916)Yelp4.8(43)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
IWAK Sushi + Kitchen
japanese · sushi · Brooklyn
solid sushi counter with kitchen backup—gives you options beyond raw fish if you're indecisive.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.8TY4.6MS
Google4.8(584)Yelp4.6(102)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
konya NYC
japanese · Brooklyn
japanese done right without leaning on sushi crutches. highest score here for a reason.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(375)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 4.
Enso Omakase
japanese · sushi · Brooklyn
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '26
michelin-recognized omakase with james beard backing—the pedigree is real.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.7T5.0Y4.1MS
Google4.7(69)Yelp4.1(10)Tripadvisor5.0(4)
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't expect consistency yet if it's still new.
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Rank 5.
sushi kaze
japanese · sushi · Brooklyn
perfect 5.0 on yelp and 4.9 on google—people aren't lying about this one.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 14:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.5Y5.0MS
Google4.9(106)Yelp5.0(7)Tripadvisor4.5(13)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size means it could be a flash in the pan or just not widely known yet.
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Rank 6.
Bedford Gardens
vietnamese · sushi · Brooklyn
garden wine bar that does sushi—if you want atmosphere with your fish, this pivots better than most.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.7TY4.5MS
Google4.7(394)Yelp4.5(97)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Nami Nori Williamsburg
sushi · japanese · Brooklyn
Bib Gourmand
michelin-flagged sushi spot that's been consistent enough to earn it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.6TY4.3MS
Google4.6(821)Yelp4.3(252)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg
japanese · Brooklyn
4.9 rating with solid volume—this is the reliable pick when you just want good japanese.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 14:30 — 22:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(527)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Sushi Shiro Bar and Grill
japanese · Brooklyn
perfect 5.0 on yelp with grill option means it's not just sushi dogma.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 00:00G4.6TY5.0MS
Google4.6(237)Yelp5.0(13)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size—could be new or just flying under the radar.
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Rank 10.
ACRE
japanese · Brooklyn
JBF · Best Chef: South '25
james beard-recognized and consistent across platforms—solid all-around japanese.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 17:00G4.7T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.7(600)Yelp4.4(218)Tripadvisor4.3(3)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Afuri ramen, sushi and more$$
1 point shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
82
Katabaru$$
1 point shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
82
Amami$$
9 points shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
74
The blue blossom/Sushi/Chinese$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
94
TONCHIN BROOKLYN$$
4 points shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
79

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Sushi — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Mido - Omakase Room
sushi · japanese · Brooklyn
JBF · Best Chef: New York '26
James Beard-recognized omakase that actually delivers on technique and fish quality without the pretension markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G5.0TY4.8MS
Google5.0(916)Yelp4.8(43)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
IWAK Sushi + Kitchen
japanese · sushi · Brooklyn
solid sushi counter with kitchen backup—gives you options beyond raw fish if you're indecisive.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.8TY4.6MS
Google4.8(584)Yelp4.6(102)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
konya NYC
japanese · Brooklyn
japanese done right without leaning on sushi crutches. highest score here for a reason.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(375)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 4.
Enso Omakase
japanese · sushi · Brooklyn
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '26
michelin-recognized omakase with james beard backing—the pedigree is real.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.7T5.0Y4.1MS
Google4.7(69)Yelp4.1(10)Tripadvisor5.0(4)
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't expect consistency yet if it's still new.
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Rank 5.
sushi kaze
japanese · sushi · Brooklyn
perfect 5.0 on yelp and 4.9 on google—people aren't lying about this one.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 14:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.5Y5.0MS
Google4.9(106)Yelp5.0(7)Tripadvisor4.5(13)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size means it could be a flash in the pan or just not widely known yet.
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Rank 6.
Bedford Gardens
vietnamese · sushi · Brooklyn
garden wine bar that does sushi—if you want atmosphere with your fish, this pivots better than most.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.7TY4.5MS
Google4.7(394)Yelp4.5(97)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Nami Nori Williamsburg
sushi · japanese · Brooklyn
Bib Gourmand
michelin-flagged sushi spot that's been consistent enough to earn it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.6TY4.3MS
Google4.6(821)Yelp4.3(252)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg
japanese · Brooklyn
4.9 rating with solid volume—this is the reliable pick when you just want good japanese.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 14:30 — 22:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(527)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 884 Card
Rank 9.
Sushi Shiro Bar and Grill
japanese · Brooklyn
perfect 5.0 on yelp with grill option means it's not just sushi dogma.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 00:00G4.6TY5.0MS
Google4.6(237)Yelp5.0(13)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size—could be new or just flying under the radar.
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Rank 10.
ACRE
japanese · Brooklyn
JBF · Best Chef: South '25
james beard-recognized and consistent across platforms—solid all-around japanese.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 17:00G4.7T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.7(600)Yelp4.4(218)Tripadvisor4.3(3)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Afuri ramen, sushi and more$$
1 point shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
82
Katabaru$$
1 point shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
82
Amami$$
9 points shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
74
The blue blossom/Sushi/Chinese$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
94
TONCHIN BROOKLYN$$
4 points shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
79

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Sushi — Harry's ten

Mido - Omakase RoomH★

IWAK Sushi + Kitchen

konya NYCH★

Enso Omakase

sushi kaze

Bedford Gardens

Nami Nori Williamsburg

Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg

Sushi Shiro Bar and Grill

ACRE

Also considered

Best Sushi — Harry's ten

Mido - Omakase RoomH★

IWAK Sushi + Kitchen

konya NYCH★

Enso Omakase

sushi kaze

Bedford Gardens

Nami Nori Williamsburg

Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg

Sushi Shiro Bar and Grill

ACRE

Also considered

Mido - Omakase Room

konya NYC

Mido - Omakase Room

konya NYC