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Japonica

Critics' Pick

100 University Pl., New York, NY 10003
at 12th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-243-7752 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
3.7 out of 10

7 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi

Photo by Carmen E. Lopez and AJ Wilhelm

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Hours

Sun-Wed, noon-10:30pm; Thu-Sat, noon-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Prices

$19-$32

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Good for Groups
Lunch
Private Dining/Party Space
Take-Out

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

4th St. to 17th St., Third Ave. to Seventh Ave.

Profile

Its waiting area is sadistic. Unless you come at six or just before closing, you're probably going to have to hover along that zigzagging ramp. Why do so many bother? Because Japonica's high standards, skilled masters, and huge turnover mean some of the freshest and most varied selection of sushi to be found downtown. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

House Special (appetizer, soup or salad and a super sushi/sashimi combo), $100 for two

Reader Ratings

3.7

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msanewyork from 10003 | Posted on 11/6/07

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	1
Service:	1

Décor:	1

Value:	1

I made the mistake of visiting an establishment that used to be a great. Not anymore, the food is of the lowest quality, service is less. I am allergic to certain types of fish and made clear from the onset. When...Read More

Just order delivery...

Graciefully_Me from Midtown | Posted on 4/25/05

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	5
Service:	7

Décor:	6

Value:	7

Some of the rolls are mildly entertaining, though there's nothing too remarkable about Japonica. Simple, stark, it's a meal. The waitstaff amusing, but a little pushy near the end. The sashmi was quality but I was not overly impressed...Read More