Rochester, NY
For Japanese in Rochester, the local food press points to Shiki, Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, and East Izakaya. Picks from CITY Magazine and 585 Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in CITY Magazine, 585 Magazine, and 55 Plus Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Shiki · South Wedge
A South Wedge Japanese restaurant open since 2004 under Hokkaido-trained chef Tanaka, named in CITY Magazine's Best of Rochester staff picks as a quiet weeknight spot. The menu spans tempura, sushi rolls, sashimi, and Tonkotsu ramen. To order: tempura and sashimi to start.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant · Henrietta
A Henrietta Japanese restaurant on Hylan Drive, profiled by 585 Magazine across hibachi tables, sushi, bento, katsu, and shabu shabu, which the piece likens to a Japanese fondue, plus a spicy ramen it flags as a regular draw. To order: the shabu shabu or the spicy ramen.
East Izakaya · Victor
An all-you-can-eat izakaya in Victor, opened in the former City Tavern space, that 55 Plus Magazine's Jacob Pucci covers for a menu of more than 160 items across sushi, sashimi, noodles, stir-fry, and grilled meats, served in part by a robot cat runner. To order: the all-you-can-eat sushi and sashimi selection.
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