Nakaji

Third-generation sushi chef Kunihide “Nakaji” Nakajima brings his legacy to 48 Bowery.

The dual-concept space – tucked away in the Canal Arcade – features authentic Edomae-style sushi at the Chef’s Counter and craft cocktails at Bar at Nakaji.

Photos from Nakaji's post 12/12/2022

We've crafted a new Winter cocktail menu using this season's ingredients such as lavender milk, Japanese white peach, fuji apple, yamamomo bayberry and more.

Come try the seasonal cocktail menu by .212 and an all new bar bites otsumami menu by chef Nakajima. Reservations required***

11/09/2022

All new cocktail program at
The Bar at Nakaji by .212

This is the "Kagurazaka" - Mezcal, Japanese Fuji Apple, Jalapeño, Cucumber, Ginger, Lime, Agave, Yuzu Pepper, Seedlip Garden, Ichimi Roasted Sea Salt Rim

07/27/2022

Chef Nakajima presenting sea urchin auction items from the Toyosu market.

06/27/2022

A perfect view at the chefs counter overlooking the neta case and chef Nakajima preparing nigiri

Photos from Nakaji's post 05/09/2022

On May 20th, please join us at for a one-night-only dinner where we will open Suntory's Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary whisky from our Reserve collection. This extremely rare, commemorative collectible (only 150 bottles were ever made and released in 2012) will be enjoyed as part of a special tasting flight, in addition to Chef Kunihide Nakajima’s sushi omakase. Reserve by calling 646-478-8282 or email [email protected]

05/04/2022

Japanese whisky flights & tastings are now available at Bar at Nakaji

02/04/2022

Starting Tuesday, February 8, the Hakumai Martini will be available at Nakaji. This Japanese-inspired "martini on the rocks" was created in collaboration with Kenta Goto of Bar Goto and features Japanese white rice vodka, Kijoshu, Hinoki bitters, and chef Kunihide Nakajima's special pickled sushi ginger. A portion of proceeds from each cocktail will be going to Heart of Dinner, a non-profit organization focused on assisting the elderly in the Asian community throughout NYC.

Photos from Nakaji's post 01/02/2022

As we head into the new year, we wanted to thank all of our incredible guests who have dined at Nakaji and who’ve created many memories with us. We look forward to creating more memorable dining experiences in 2022.

Our chefs counter will be back open on Saturday, January 8th due to the scheduling of our vendor, the Tokyo Toyosu fish market.

Thank you again for your wonderful support 🙏

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12/01/2021

Tonight’s Selection
Hokkaido bafun uni, murasaki uni from Miyagi, and Russian bafun uni

Photos from Nakaji's post 11/19/2021

We are very honored to partner with the House of Suntory to host an exclusive tasting event featuring Suntory Yamazaki Distillery's oldest-aged whisky expression, The Yamazaki aged 55 years.

Chef Nakajima will present a special sushi omakase immediately following to celebrate the launch. This Nakaji x House of Suntory limited-seating experience will be held one night only, Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

To purchase tickets or request further details, please email [email protected]

11/10/2021

Autumn “hot pot” served with beautiful matsutake mushrooms

A Sushi Hideaway Where There’s Always Something New to Taste 10/22/2021

A Sushi Hideaway Where There’s Always Something New to Taste A meal at Nakaji might start with icefish and end with watermelon. Then, if you can afford it, try a $300 shot of whiskey.

Nakaji - Chinatown - New York - The Infatuation 10/22/2021

Nakaji - Chinatown - New York - The Infatuation When it comes to picking a high-end sushi place in NYC, Nakaji in Chinatown is a great choice for people looking to pay for unique fish.

09/15/2021

Chef Nakajima prepares a small portion of the neck collar meat from bluefin tuna, a rare and delicate bite called “kama toro”

08/13/2021

Snow crab
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served at the Nakaji chefs counter

Photos from Nakaji's post 07/29/2021

Nakaji x Suigei

A special sake collaboration between President Okura of and chef Nakajima.

Designed by chef himself, this bottle is exclusive to Nakaji with a flavor profile that pairs perfectly with the dining experience.

07/01/2021

A new summer menu is now available at ✨

06/16/2021

Uni Tasting at Bar at Nakaji

Chef Nakajima sources rare Uni from the Toyosu market auction and now guests can try a sampling of them at Bar at Nakaji. Here, we have Murasaki Uni from Hokkaido, Bafun Uni from Russia and Murasaki Uni from Miyagi.

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48 Bowery
New York, NY
10013

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 12am
Wednesday 5:30pm - 12am
Thursday 5:30pm - 12am
Friday 5:30pm - 12am
Saturday 5:30pm - 12am

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