Fushimi Times Square
Hell's Kitchen, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Fushimi Times Square is a convenience-first Midtown pick for pre-theater meals, casual groups, and easy meetups near the Times Square corridor. It is worth booking when location and low planning matter more than awards, chef-driven detail, or a clearly signposted splurge experience.
About Fushimi Times Square
Fushimi Times Square is a New York City venue with daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. The schedule and dress code serve as the primary planning information.
Use it for plans where the basics are enough
Fushimi Times Square is in New York City, opens daily at 11:30 AM, and closes at 10:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday, and at 11:30 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
Because awards, chef credentials, price range, cuisine category, or menu format are not available, it is best not to frame the venue around a specific culinary promise.
The decision comes down to details and other alternatives
If you are comparing options, consider Fushimi Times Square alongside other New York City venues such as Tachi, Fuji Hibachi - Times Square, 5 Napkin Burger, Miss Nellie's, or Sky Pavilion 川雲涧.
For a broader shortlist across the city, use the New York City restaurants guide; if the plan extends beyond the meal, the matching city guides for bars, hotels, and experiences can help with the rest of the plan.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–10:45 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–10:45 PM
- Location
- 311 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- fushimi.nyc
- Phone
- +12122458881
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fushimi Times Square sits squarely in the push-and-pull of West 43rd Street’s high-traffic corridor, and the room reflects that pressure. It operates where pre-theater crowds, tourists and expense-account dinners converge, so the experience leans toward brisk, precise execution rather than leisurely tasting rituals. The kitchen applies Japanese technique learned from global training pipelines and then calibrates those methods for a New York audience, producing food that feels exacting and attuned to busy Midtown rhythms. Expect an energetic, city-forward dining environment that prioritizes consistency and pace as much as culinary skill.
Best For
This is a Midtown dinner destination built to handle the ebb and flow of theatergoers, tourists and business diners. It suits date nights and business dinners when you need a reliably polished meal on a tight schedule, and it’s equally appropriate for celebratory tables that want striking Japanese preparations without the formality of a tasting-only room. The venue’s ability to absorb volume also makes it a practical choice for larger groups looking for a confident, well-executed meal in a central Times Square address.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the menu’s signature items to get a clear read on the kitchen’s strengths: the Chu-Toro Three Ways and the restaurant’s special rolls are flagged as standouts, and the spicy tuna is another reliable choice. Because the room is designed to move through service efficiently, ordering a selection of these signature preparations gives a quick, representative tour of technique and flavor. Prioritize dishes that showcase precision and texture, and plan timing around pre-theater schedules if you’re heading to a show.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated urban vibe with glossy striking decor, Japanese minimalism, sleek contemporary aesthetics, sake barrels, whimsical fish ceiling fixture, and buzzing lounge atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake program, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Chu-Toro Three Ways
- signature special rolls
- spicy tuna
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 311 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–10:45 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–10:45 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–10:45 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–10:45 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tachi, Japanese (omakase/sushi), Japanese (omakase/sushi)
- Fuji Hibachi - Times Square, Notable alternative
- Sky Pavilion 川雲涧, Notable alternative
- Miss Nellie's, Notable alternative
- 5 Napkin Burger, Hamburgers, Hamburgers
Restaurant context
How Fushimi Times Square compares in Times Square
Choose Fushimi Times Square when the main requirement is an easy Midtown meal close to the theater district. Tachi is the better cross-shop for diners specifically chasing Japanese omakase or sushi precision, while Fushimi Times Square makes more sense when the group wants less structure and an easier fit around show timing.
For a livelier group dinner, Fuji Hibachi - Times Square is the clearer choice because hibachi-style dining gives the table a built-in activity. Sky Pavilion 川雲涧 is the stronger alternative when the group wants a different Midtown dining lane, while Miss Nellie's works better for a more casual, social night.
If value means predictability and broad appeal, 5 Napkin Burger is the safer backup for mixed groups, especially when not everyone wants the same cuisine direction. Fushimi Times Square sits in the middle: easier and more flexible than a focused omakase plan, less experience-driven than hibachi, and more dinner-oriented than a burger fallback.
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Compare Fushimi Times Square
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fushimi Times Square | New York City | No published awards | |
| Tachi | New York City | Japanese (omakase/sushi) | No published awards |
| Fuji Hibachi - Times Square | New York City | No published awards | |
| Sky Pavilion 川雲涧 | New York City | No published awards | |
| Miss Nellie's | New York City | No published awards | |
| 5 Napkin Burger | New York City | Hamburgers | 2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #631 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Fushimi Times Square?
Fushimi Times Square is in New York City, has a smart-casual dress code, and is open daily. Check the hours before going: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday run until 11:30 PM, while Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday end at 10:45 PM.
