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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Buffalo Rising, Buffalo Spree, and The Buffalo News. Updated September 2026.
Kuni's · Elmwood Village
Chef Kuni Sato's traditional sushi, a Buffalo dining figure for more than 25 years at his Lexington Avenue counter. Buffalo Spree notes Sato never wanted a review, letting the food speak for itself; Buffalo News reports the restaurant is changing hands but says it will apparently remain open with the same format, with Sato staying on as a mentor to the new owners. Order omakase-style and let Sato's successors pick.
Teton Kitchen Elmwood . Asian Tapas , Bar & Sushi · Elmwood Village
Bold, playful sushi. Buffalo News reported the Elmwood Village room opening at 153 Elmwood Ave with sushi and Asian-style tapas plates including miso salmon and grilled hamachi collar; Buffalo Rising calls the original Teton Kitchen a sleeping dragon with tasty rolls despite heavy sushi competition nearby. Order the hamachi collar alongside a sushi roll.
Saika Sushi · Buffalo
Carefully-prepared sushi in a cozy room. Buffalo News reports owner Hong Zheng opened the Dick-Urban Plaza room after moving from New York City, drawing customers with an all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi format; the Monkey Roll, fried banana wrapped with crab and the chef's sauce, is the specialty the write-up singles out. Order the Monkey Roll and a hibachi entree.