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This place is not all that it is cracked out to be! First of all, the food is only ok. I did not find the sushi to be all that fresh, in fact it tasted a little bit rubbery to me. To make matters worse, the food is way over priced! For a plate of 7 peices of assorted sushi over rice it costs about $30, and the sushi is only ok. Do not waste your time going here unless you want to confirm that you are paying way too much money for not such great sushi!

I lived in Japan for 5 years and yes I am Asian. I went to a lot of sushi restaurants because sushi and sashimi are my favorites. But I have to say, Japonica is one of those restaurants that looks fancy and good but has very poor quality of food. If I could get a bowl of chirashi for 45 dollars I'd rather get it somewhere else like at Hatsuana, which locates 46th and madison. If you are a true asian, I would definitely not recommend this place.

i've been coming to Japonica since i started graduate school, and i've always had a great meal here. i took my boyfriend here for his birthday this past weekend, and he absolutely adored the sushi and sashimi. the fish here is always fresh, and their portions are really decent. we shared three rolls and had a few pieces of sushi/sashimi each and we were stuffed. the waitstaff is very attentive and polite. yes, it is pricey, but definitely worth it!

There are many places in NYC for sushi, and I have tried a lot of them, but Japonica remains my favorite. I have been a regular customer for over 25 years. The quality never varies and is excellent. The prices may appear to be high but the amount of food is enormous so you can order less than usual. What a wonderful restaurant!

We have been regular customers for 15 years (although I will admit I ate there for the first time in 1982, the second time I had sushi.) The owners are dedicated the staff well meaning and hard working. The quality is high, not particularly experimental or nor trendy and at times you will find sashimi/sushi pieces cut too large (supposedly for American tastes.) Yet this is a thorough-bred, with a place that speaks to continuity and community as opposed to short-term fads.

Perfect for a date, a business lunch or dinner, or small or large family gathering. Some of the best sushi, sashimi, and Japanese food in the city in a great part of town near Greenwich Village and NYU. Well worth many visits.

I've been going for 15 years. Excellent huge pieces of sushi. Always enjoyable. Friendly. Nice tatami room groups. Comfortable and user freindly. Not pretentious or trendy. Loyal faithful customers who know what's good and keep coming back. And are willing to pay for the excellent food. Very kid friendly early. Delicious Lollipops shaped like fish of course.