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Japonica

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100 University Pl
New York, NY 10003
+1 (212) 243-7752
http://www.japonicanyc.com

Japonica, established in 1978, has become a renowned local landmark in New York City, known for its high standards, skilled sushi chef, and rapid turnover, resulting in some of the freshest and most diverse seafood and sushi offerings in the city.

Frequently mentioned in the New York press as the go-to place for Japanese cuisine, Japonica's authentic Japanese decor, knowledgeable staff, and artistically presented menu items showcase the best of this village institution located in the heart of the East West Village.

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3.5189 reviews
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Eugene C.
3/26/2025

I've been told that Japonica is the oldest Japanese restaurant in the city and that back in the day the customers at the establishment were primarily Japanese. But enough nostalgia I've been to...

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Joshua A.
4/6/2025

The dishes were good and the staff were very, very nice. Not sure it's my favorite (probably because it seemed very expensive for the overall experience), but when in the area and with no wait, I...

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Freddyc M.
3/15/2025

The food was good and the wait staff was fine but there was a older man, maybe the owner or manager, who was openly coughing, really hacking for the whole time we were there. He did not cover his...

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Andrew L.
7/16/2023

Small, quaint Japanese restaurant located just south of Union Square. The sushi selections were a little pricey but the Bento Box was not bad. We had one with the Tempura as the entree selection...

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Azile Y.
5/3/2024

It's okay. It's very expensive for decent but not great sushi - $70 pp for lunch with no alcoholic beverages. The server laughed at me when I asked for a water with no ice or straw. It's not bad...

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