Blog · The Best Bite · Astoria · October 2026
The 5 Best Sushi Restaurants in Astoria, Queens
Astoria's sushi scene is mostly neighborhood spots with loyal regulars rather than critic darlings, so this list leans on ratings and local guides. We checked each one and dropped several that have closed.
How we score: Tommy Shark Score (out of 10) = Google rating 35% · Yelp rating 25% · review volume 15% · critics' and local guides 25%, using numbers we checked on Oct 22, 2026. Yelp doesn't let us read its star ratings, so this round uses Google, review volume and guides. No Google rating we could verify = "Not yet scored". We read the ratings and reviews; we haven't eaten at every spot.
- Best overall: Watawa Sushi (Score 9.0; 4.6 on Google from 1,175 reviews)
- Best value: Bai Sushi (Score 8.0; fresh fish at fair prices)
- Best for a date: Kondo (Score 7.1; family-run omakase)
The list
Watawa Sushi
Ditmars classicOpen
Google 4.6 (1,175) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 2 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
A long-running Ditmars Boulevard favorite and the most-reviewed spot on this list. Expect sushi, sashimi and hand rolls, crispy rice, and lunch specials with two or three rolls plus soup or salad, served in a calm room with a rose-petal fountain.
What people like: Fresh fish · friendly service · relaxing room Watch out for: Some recent reviews say quality has slipped
Picked by: QNS · Give Me Astoria
Pink Nori
Specialty rollsOpen
Google 4.5 (736) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 1 critics' or local guide · checked Oct 22
A longtime 30th Avenue favorite for big, playful specialty rolls (Sexy Pink Lady, Fantasy Lobster, Flaming Dragon) and Peking duck sliders. A 15-piece sashimi platter runs about $25, and there's a separate gluten-free menu.
What people like: Fresh fish · affordable lunch · gluten-free menu Watch out for: Tight seating
Picked by: Give Me Astoria
Bai Sushi
Hidden gemOpen
Google 4.5 (437) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 1 critics' or local guide · checked Oct 22
A small Broadway spot known for its Titanic Roll and Salmon Lover, plus nigiri, hand rolls and udon. It also does sashimi platters for parties. Closed Sundays.
What people like: Fresh fish at fair prices · friendly staff · cozy Watch out for: Small room · waits on pickup orders
Picked by: Give Me Astoria
Hei Tiki & Sushi Bar
Tiki + sushiOpen
Google 4.7 (319) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 0 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
Sushi meets tiki bar: nori tacos, poke tacos, the Kame roll and hand rolls, washed down with a Scorpion Bowl from a big rum list. Happy hour runs all day Monday and Wednesday, which makes it a fun group pick.
Picked by: Not on a critics' list yet; included on ratings and local reviews
Kondo
Family omakaseOpen
Google 4.5 (258) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 0 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
A husband-and-wife restaurant serving classic and modern sushi plus grilled Japanese dishes. Regulars order the mini-omakase or the full omakase, and ask about the off-menu fish collar with ponzu. Closed Mondays.
What people like: Very fresh fish · warm, owner-run service · fair prices for the quality
Picked by: Not on a critics' list yet; included on ratings and local reviews
Astoria keeps changing: Queens had 7 new restaurant and bar liquor license filings in the week of Oct 13–19 alone. See the weekly count by borough in the NYC Build & Open Index.
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What is the best sushi in Astoria?
Watawa Sushi on Ditmars Boulevard is the best-rated and most-reviewed (4.6 on Google from about 1,175 reviews), with Kondo on Broadway the pick for a family-run omakase.
Is there omakase in Astoria?
Yes. Kondo, a husband-and-wife restaurant at 29-13 Broadway, serves an omakase and a smaller mini-omakase alongside classic sushi. It's closed Mondays.
Where can I get gluten-free sushi in Astoria?
Pink Nori on 30th Avenue has a separate gluten-free menu alongside its specialty rolls.
Sources: QNS; Give Me Astoria, best sushi; Give Me Astoria (2021); restaurants' own websites. Google ratings and review counts via Wanderlog's Google data; checked Oct 22, 2026. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.