Forkelo ranking · Updated October 2026
5 spicy tuna rolls across New York City, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
Nami Nori · West Village, Manhattan
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A crunchy, unique spicy tuna hand roll that diners rank among the best of the temaki sets. One rated it just three of five.
Sushi Spot · Upper East Side, Manhattan
7 dish-specific mentions · 71% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A cheap, tightly rolled spicy tuna roll with a gentle kick that fits the three roll deals. Some found it padded with crunchy filler.
MakiMaki Sushi · Midtown, Manhattan
4 dish-specific mentions · 75% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A crisp, made to order spicy tuna hand roll that lunch regulars name as a favorite. One critic found a spicy tuna maki too mayo heavy.
Hatsuhana · Midtown, Manhattan
9 dish-specific mentions · 67% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A light, airy spicy tuna roll with well judged heat that some call among the best rolls they have had. Others found it gooey or untraditional.
Mikado · Upper East Side, Manhattan
7 dish-specific mentions · 57% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A classic spicy tuna roll with a little crunch and real heat that some enjoy. Others found it too fishy or chopped too fine to taste the tuna.
Every score is built from evidence about the specific dish: how often locals recommend it, how strongly, how recently, and whether independent sources agree. A restaurant's overall star rating is never converted into a dish score.
Quality and confidence are reported separately. A dish two people loved can score high, but it is marked limited data until more evidence backs it up. The whole calculation — every constant, and three dishes worked through line by line — is written out on the methodology page.
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