Japonica

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90 University Pl
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 243-7752
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Japonica - New York, NY
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Best

Japonica is quite possibly my fave sushi restaurant in the city. It can be kinda hard to narrow it down when there are soooooo many places to choose from, but they are consistentl...

Worst

All I remembered about this restaurant is their big size pieces of sushi. The quality is debatable,...

Good sushi. 7/24/2006

I don't like the ambience at all. The sushi, however, is quite good. Their entrees aren't so bad either. But honestly though, every single item on their menu is overpriced. You can get the same quality food elsewhere for half the price. At least the service was good and attentive. Pros: food Cons: ambience more
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Good sushi/service - ok ambience 10/16/2005

Good restaraunt. The sushi is quite good. The waiter was friendly and pleasant. Will go again. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Ambience more
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Average sushi with good service 9/19/2005

We dined here tonight and the sushi was average...probably will not return...the service was excellent Pros: service Cons: overpriced more
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Excellent Food and Impeccable Service 6/2/2005

There are a lot of good sushi places in NYC, but something about Japonica's highest quality food, impeccable service, and warm and inviting interior that makes it a special trip even for a neighborhood haunt. Its my favorite sushi in NYC and I love their cooked food, too. The hardest part is deciding whether to get a warm entree or sushi (I usually get something of both!) Pros: Highest quality food, Attentive Service Cons: Not Cheap, Long waits more
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Oishi 3/5/2005

Excellent seasonal fish. Omakase included some imported fish from Japan. Knowlegable Japanese staff. Very Japanese. more
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Super Sushi 9/17/2004

While this restaurant is slightly pricey for what you get, the sushi is superb. The atmosphere is pleasant except for when the restaurant is overly crowded and therefore noisy on weekend nights. Service however, always remains top-notch. Pros: Great Sushi, Good Service more
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Brown Rice Sushi 9/7/2004

So my girlfriend came home from dinner one night with her friend and told me we had to have dinner at Japonica. So I went with one thing in mind - brown rice sushi. I was pleasantly surprised. We are avid sushi eaters and brown rice is definitely a healthier alternative to white. The fish was very fresh and the pieces were a very nice size. The owner/manager was super friendly and the waiters were very attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant although it is a little pricey. Rolls are about $10. It was over $100 for two people and we only drank Diet Cokes... :( Pros: Brown Rice!!, Fresh Fish, Good Staff more
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Pretty Feeble 7/7/2004

This place might have cut it when there were no other sushi places around. It feels like 80s sushi- old! Way to overpriced for tiny, slimy rolls and completely lacking any kind of creativity. I understand there is such a thing as traditional sushi, but this is just boring and stale. more
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japonica is great. 3/28/2004

food/value: portions are large. fish is very fresh and well-cut. the menu is extensive. dishes other than sushi are varied and well-prepared. beautiful soup. service: swift, friendly, and accomodating. they went out of their way to bring extras, including complementary treats. we once had a wonderful birthday celebration there. i hope to one day be known as a regular here. ambience: the tatami room is pleasant and quiet--perfect for an intimate gathering. the rest of the restaurant feels cozy and friendly--not too crowded. while the outside isn't so impressive, this is more than made up for in food and atmosphere. never too empty, but you can always find a seat without too much wait. Pros: service, portion size, ambience more
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Yummylicious 2/17/2004

Very generous portions - the largest pieces of sushi I've ever seen. The beef terriyaki is another favorite of mine here. Good for the money. I've eaten here quite a number of times - what I don't get is why the place is never crowded. more
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The biggest sushi pieces ever! 10/14/2002

Love this place! The pieces of sushi are tremendous and so fresh tasting! It is worth what you pay here because again, the pieces are so big! I have never seen any place serve bigger pieces of sushi! Atmosphere is causal, nothing too zen like. There is usually a wait but they get their patrons in and out pretty quick. Last time I went here, my husband and I had a quick sushi and cold sake lunch, then went for a massage! Awesome saturday afternoon!! more
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Japonica - Nice! 8/26/2002

This place had both a nice ambiance and good food. the service was excellent - but in all honesty I did go on a sunday night so it was less crowded. The fish was very fresh though and I thought they were making an effort to give you a meal worth the price they were charging. Unlike Nobu's small pieces for 33% more $$, Japonica is worth the cost ... Pros: Parking Cons: Small wait area more
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Ehhhh... so-so 8/5/2002

It's really hard to find good sushi, and just because you throw money at it, doesn't mean that you'll get what you paid for. Japonica is just that. I went, threw lots and lots of money on average food that I could've eaten anywhere else for way less. Plus, everything comes in small to average portions, so the next time you get a sushi craving, I don't recommend that you go here. more
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Good Sushi, but expensive 7/7/2002

Japonica is a quite place to eat delicious, jumbo-sized sushi. The dinner usually costs you around $35 - $50 per person. It is pricey, but the service and the qulity of food is consistent. Pros: Sushi, Atmosphere Cons: Expensive more
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  • In Short
    With its soft lighting, intimate banquettes and low noise level, it's no wonder this casual spot is so beloved by NYU students and professionals for lunch and dinner. On the...

  • 4/7/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 AM- 10 PM, Sun12 PM-10 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
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