What are the opening hours?

Monday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 10pm Tuesday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 10pm Wednesday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 10pm Thursday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 10:30pm Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm

Restaurant Nippon

Name: Restaurant Nippon
Address: 155 E 52nd Street, New York, NY, 10022, US
Price range: $$$

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First Authentic Japanese Restaurant Established on The East Coast Since 1963.

03/30/2026

Beef Sukiyaki is The Original Nippon Icon🥩
Prepared with premium top rib of beef and our signature sweet savory broth.
A timeless classic since 1963.

03/29/2026

Okuizome is a traditional Japanese ceremony celebrating a baby’s first meal, held around the 100th day after birth 👶

Families serve sea bream, symbolizing celebration and good fortune, and clams representing harmony and lifelong unity 🌸

Restaurant Nippon is honored to host Okuizome ceremonies for your family.

Request:
📞 Phone: 212-688-5941
*Please order at least 5 business days in advance, as ingredients are specially sourced and prepared.

#お食い初め

03/26/2026

Happy Birthday 🎉
During the filming of S*x and the City, scenes were filmed at our former sister restaurant, Soba Nippon.
A special chapter in our story.

03/22/2026

Usuzukuri is the art of slicing fish paper thin🐡

Developed through Fugu, this technique reveals translucence and demands licensed mastery.
A visible expression of craftsmanship. Experience the skill behind every slice.
Advance reservations are recommended for this winter exclusive.

03/19/2026

Since 1963, guests entering Restaurant Nippon have been welcomed by an object inspired by Ogata Korin’s National Treasure Red and White Plum Blossoms🌸

This iconic screen represents elegance and seasonal beauty in Japanese art.
Tradition lives not only on the plate, but in the space itself.

03/16/2026

Available only this winter. Shirako is a prized winter delicacy in Japan ✨
Lightly fried as tempura, crisp on the outside and rich and creamy within.
A seasonal indulgence.

We invite you to reserve early to experience this fleeting seasonal delicacy.

03/15/2026

Elevate your next gathering with Restaurant Nippon catering 🍱
From corporate events to private celebrations, we bring refined Japanese cuisine to your table.

Request:
🔗 Website: via the catering page on our website via the link in our profile.
📞 Phone: 212-688-5941

03/11/2026

From the auction in Shimonoseki 🇯🇵 to NYC🇺🇸

Each Fugu begins in Japan, passes strict FDA inspection, and arrives under the highest standards before reaching our kitchen.

A journey of tradition and mastery. Restaurant Nippon is proud to be among the very few restaurants in NYC able to serve fugu.

03/08/2026

Kamo Nabe is a traditional Japanese duck hot pot🍲
Thick cut, juicy duck simmered in savory broth.
Deep, comforting flavors perfect for early spring evenings.

03/05/2026

Winter’s most revered delicacy, Fugu 🐡
A once-in-winter experience you can only enjoy here✨

After five years of negotiation with the FDA, Restaurant Nippon secured official permission to import Fugu into the United States.
A rare achievement built on trust and precision.
Experience our limited Fugu Course this season.

🍽️FUGU MENU

COURSE：
— APPETIZERS —
• Fugu Sashimi with Ponzu
• Fugu Karaage

— HOT POT —
• Fugu Chiri Nabe
• Zosui & Oshinko Pickles

— DESSERT —

À LA CARTE：
• Sashimi
• Sushi
• Chiri Nabe
• Hire Sake

03/02/2026

We offer a curated selection of Japanese spirits.
Balanced, layered, and elegant✨
Join us at the counter for an intimate experience.

02/26/2026

March 3 is Hinamatsuri, Japan’s Girls Day celebration 🎎
Families display dolls and pray for health and happiness.

A festive table features chirashi sushi, a colorful dish symbolizing prosperity and spring 🌸
Celebrate at home with our chirashi sushi, available for takeout.

🗣️When ordering, simply ask for “Chirashi Sushi.”
-Chirashi Sushi $60
-Omakase Chirashi $75
📞Pre orders are also available by phone : 212-688-5941
🕒 Pick up is available on dates other than March 3 upon request (during business hours).

#雛祭り

02/25/2026

February is exam season in Japan🎓 Families serve Tonkatsu(deep-fried breaded pork cutlet) as a good luck dish. “Katsu” sounds like the Japanese word for “to win.” Enjoy this comforting, symbolic favorite🍴✨

02/23/2026

Fugu Hot Pot 🍲 Delicate yet deeply rich flavors in every bite.
Finish with porridge soaked in fugu broth for the ultimate winter indulgence❄️

This seasonal experience is available at just three restaurants in NY, and Restaurant Nippon is proud to be among them.

02/22/2026

Step inside Restaurant Nippon and discover a sushi counter filled with history🍣✨
Restaurant Nippon was the first Japanese restaurant in NY to introduce a sushi counter, where many notable figures have enjoyed sushi over the years.
A space where tradition, craftsmanship, and legacy continue to live on.

📷 Photo
1 — Hideki Matsui & Shuzo Matsuoka
2 — Andy Warhol
3 — Noboru Takesh*ta (the 74th Prime Minister of Japan)

02/19/2026

Kan-jikomi is the art of winter brewing❄️🍶 Slow fermentation in cold temperatures brings depth and clarity to sake.
At Restaurant Nippon, enjoy sake aged in Yukimuro snow storage, naturally cooled by snow.
This winter, we feature Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo Yukimuro Aged 3 Years, available for a limited time.

02/16/2026

Group reservations welcome🎉 Book via the link in our profile or through . Corporate guests may enjoy additional benefits through participation. Celebrate with traditional Japanese cuisine🍱✨

02/15/2026

New winter menu❄️ Chawanmushi is a classic Japanese steamed egg custard, gently set and deeply comforting.
Topped with uni, ikura, crab, shrimp, ginkgo nuts, and mitsuba, it showcases the refined flavors of winter in Japan✨

02/12/2026

New winter menu❄️
Shirako, the prized milt of pufferfish, is rich and creamy✨

In all of NY, only three restaurants serve fugu and shirako.
Restaurant Nippon is honored to be one of them.
Enjoy shirako grilled or as tempura for a luxurious taste of Japan.

[ A LA CARTE ]
• FUGU SASHIMI (FULL/HALF)
• FUGU SUSHI 2PCS
• FUGU CHIRI NABE
• SHIRAKO (Grilled milt with sea salt or miso)
• SHIRAKO TEMPURA
• HIRE SAKE (Hot sake with grilled fin)

02/09/2026

Restaurant Week runs until Feb 12! Don’t miss this chance to experience classic Japanese cuisine in NYC🇯🇵✨
We are also offering a complimentary drink ticket to use on your next visit.

🍽 NYC RESTAURANT WEEK
📅 Jan 20 – Feb 12

$45 LUNCH (2-course)
🥢 Appetizer — choose one:
・AGEDASHI TOFU
・ORIGINAL SOBA SALAD
・EGGPLANT WITH NANBAN MISO

🍱 Entrée — choose one:
・BEEF SUKIYAKI
・TEMPURA
・TONKATSU

$60 DINNER (3-course)
🥢 Appetizer — choose one:
・AGEDASHI TOFU
・ORIGINAL SOBA SALAD
・EGGPLANT WITH NANBAN MISO

🍱 Entrée — choose one:
・BEEF SUKIYAKI
・TEMPURA
・SUSHI

🍨 Dessert — choose one:
・ANMITSU
・ICE CREAM

Reserve via the link in our profile 🔗

02/08/2026

🔔Restaurant Week is almost over! Book your lunch and enjoy traditional yet refined Japanese dishes via the link in our profile✨
We are also offering a complimentary drink ticket to use on your next visit.

🍽 NYC RESTAURANT WEEK
📅 Jan 20 – Feb 12

$45 LUNCH (2-course)
🥢 Appetizer — choose one:
・AGEDASHI TOFU
・ORIGINAL SOBA SALAD
・EGGPLANT WITH NANBAN MISO

🍱 Entrée — choose one:
・BEEF SUKIYAKI
・TEMPURA
・TONKATSU

Address

155 E 52nd Street
New York, NY
10022

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	5:30pm - 10:30pm

Website

http://restaurantnippon.com/

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