Jeff B.
9/26/2025
Japanese food, specifically sushi, was new to the U.S., when Japonica opened in 1977 on University Place in the heart of the central village/NYU area--and made it to the cover of The New Yorker....
Japonica
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100 University Pl
New York, NY 10003
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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Lucia C.
8/24/2025
I am not sure when this place got renovated but it's smaller and the menu is definitely more "upscale". I forgot to tell them no dressing on the side salad. It was a mayo based dressing typically...
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...
Pimp D.
11/2/2025
Stopped by for a quick bite. Tempura was meh. Decent sushi...does the trick but a bit overpriced. More like 3.5 stars.
Shari J.
11/3/2025
Remember when Japonica was located on 12th and University years ago? Huge space, amazing ambiance, and the most cordial staff. Since they relicated to a very small space, this restaurant has...
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