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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 468 reviews

What User likes about Japonica:
One of the joys of travelling or new places is finding the places that the locals go and if you want quality Japanese (not just sushi) in South Yarra then Jimmy and the team at Japonica are the best. A Japanese master chef hiding out in a local retail strip its just perfect. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Japonica:
We were craving Japanese and found this gem near our hotel.With plain decor, fast service this isn't a dining experience for a special event but this is how the Japanese really do eat out. Japanese dine out frequently in plain restaurants and food is fast. So if you're looking for an elegant experience you won't find it here but service is great and authentic and food is pretty good.The sushi is delicious! We had a s... View all feedback.

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3.4 ★ from 13 reviews

We were craving Japanese and found this gem near our hotel.With plain decor, fast service this isn't a dining experience for a special event but this is how the...

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One of the joys of travelling or new places is finding the places that the locals go and if you want quality Japanese (not just sushi) in South Yarra then Jimmy...

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Good menu and food was fine, just nothing too exciting. It's quite expensive for what you get. The sushi was nice but found the main too salty. The drinks list...

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I am currently on a personal search for great teriyaki, alas I regret to say that we did not enjoy the so called "best teriyaki". We ordered a variety off the m...

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We chose to eat at Japonica on a busy Friday night when we just couldn't face a noisy crowded restaurant. Japonica was not busy, so we had no problem being seat...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 27 reviews

We live local and dine at least once a month . The food is always fresh and well presented . The service is fantastic they know and make us feel like kings ever...

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I’m always happy with the take away I get from this place. I can recommend everything but especially the Gyoza, scallops, and raw beef salad! Friendly staff and...

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My partner and I have visited Japonica a few times and the food is always very fresh and delicious. Casual dining, reasonably priced, the sashimi and gyoza are...

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Viking
19.08.2023 - 12:15

Being a bit of a Japanophile, I like my Japanese cuisine, and the more traditional, the better. Japonica is certainly not fancy, and wasn't busy when I visited....

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We were craving Japanese and found this gem near our hotel. With plain decor, fast service this isn't a dining experience for a special event but this is how th...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 212 reviews
Willtravelforfood17
04.02.2024 - 01:13

I came by this restaurant for dinner one day and ordered the tempura udon. The broth was tasty and clear and the udon noodles were well cooked and had good text...

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MelbourneLops
04.02.2024 - 01:13

We stumbled upon Japonica in search of a good Japanese dinner the other night and it did not disappoint. Family run (very friendly) and really tasty food. We or...

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Ellie
04.02.2024 - 01:13

The food is amazing! It's so fresh and delicious. We both opted for the $28.50 set dinner bento and were impressed by how quickly the food arrived. The service...

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Philippa
04.02.2024 - 01:13

Amazing!! Best UberEats order I’ve had everything was delicious and tasted like I was in the restaurant. Sashimi was particularly good, and the Katsu Don was on...

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jasmine
04.02.2024 - 01:13

We had the special menu from here but the food we did try was amazing.<br/ <br/ Ordered:<br/

Facebook
3.9 ★ from 11 reviews
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4.2 ★ from 61 reviews
Zomato
4.0 ★ from 144 reviews

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