Best Group Dining Gatherings Japanese Restaurants in Murray Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Ryusei
Chef-driven omakase with quietly serious fish and technique.
Notable Picks
#1
Sushi Ryusei
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sushi Ryusei is a refined Murray Hill counter where the chefs serve composed omakase flights built around pristine fish and precise knife work. The room is calm and quietly upscale, making it feel more like a chef’s studio than a busy neighborhood spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal omakase, Chu-toro and o-toro flights, Uni nigiri
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven omakase with quietly serious fish and technique.
#2
Wokuni
8.3
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Hidden Gems Heaven
Trendy Table Hotspots
Backed by a Japanese seafood company, Wokuni runs a big, lively Murray Hill dining room built around sashimi, chirashi, and cooked seafood flown in from Japan. It works as well for omakase-style dinners as it does for groups sharing rolls, grilled fish, and sake.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bara chirashi, Sashimi omakase set, Grilled whole fish specials
What Makes it Special: Sea-to-table Japanese seafood with serious sourcing in a big room.
Worthy Picks
#3
Phoshime
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Phoshime blends Vietnamese comfort dishes with a full sushi bar, giving Murray Hill diners pho, buns, and rolls under one roof. It’s especially useful for mixed groups that want both brothy noodles and maki without splitting between multiple restaurants.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s sushi lunch specials, Pho with choice of protein, Grilled chicken or shrimp buns
What Makes it Special: Hybrid Vietnamese–Japanese spot where pho and sushi share the menu.