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At Japonica, we take great pride in offering the best Japanese cuisine and sake to our wonderful guests. Every day, it is our pleasure to share our joy of the Japanese culinary arts with the local community through delicious food, curated sake, and a welcoming ambiance. However, none of this would be possible without our loyal patrons and our hardworking team. We love you, we love the South Bay beach cities, and we could not be more grateful to you all. We truly believe that the world will be a better, more peaceful place when everyone is happy. By filling your bellies and souls, we hope to spread just a little more happiness throughout Southern California.
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Address: 229 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (424) 392-7621
Website: https://japonicadining.com/
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Ian Campbell
I dont write reviews much but I was greatly impressed with everything here, great music, atmosphere, and everything is well kept. The food was SIMPLEY OUTSTANDING if i say so myself I was told about the sushi Dugeons and Dragons by my amazing Server Frankie and I wasnt let down. If you come here you will not be let down as Frankie and the crew knows how to take care of their guest.
… moreDeanna Leonard
Great little spot with good tunes outdoor seating. Came during lunch happy hour, good deals. Alcohol as well as mocktails. Christian was a wonderful server, great recommendations and personality. Food was fresh and filling.
… moreThe Baseline
The Baseline: For Sushi the fish needs to be fresh, the presentation must be good, there must be a selection of accompanying offerings, and there are unique offerings.
Food: Loved the rolls the night I came here. First a spicy tuna roll is my “judgement roll” for a sushi restaurant and it was an above the baseline roll. The tuna was substantial and the spicy was enough and the roll held up to my chopstick holds not breaking apart. My other selection was the Dungeons and Dragons roll that was a Natural 20 for flavor and consistency. The eel was well prepared and the tuna was tasty. Also was able to try the ramen which had a good noodle pull and the broth was well bodied. The spicy edamame was a great starter and I wished I had finished the beans so I could have used the sauce for my roll dips. The Smoked Soy Sauce that Japonica offers is a nice unique add from the restaurant. If you need a beer to pair with your meal then order the Japonica rice ale which is brewed locally from the El Segundo Brewery nearby. The food was great the night I visited.
Service: Had great service the night I came Frank and the staff were accommodating, engaging, polite, and were able to give good suggestions as it was my first time here.
Ambiance: The restaurant is well themed for Japanese sushi and is located in downtown El Segundo. The restroom was decently clean and the space has a decent flow but the arrangement of tables line up galley style against the kitchen (aka there will be traffic walking by on a busy night). Overall it is an above average location so it is a great place to come for an evening.
… moreFood: Loved the rolls the night I came here. First a spicy tuna roll is my “judgement roll” for a sushi restaurant and it was an above the baseline roll. The tuna was substantial and the spicy was enough and the roll held up to my chopstick holds not breaking apart. My other selection was the Dungeons and Dragons roll that was a Natural 20 for flavor and consistency. The eel was well prepared and the tuna was tasty. Also was able to try the ramen which had a good noodle pull and the broth was well bodied. The spicy edamame was a great starter and I wished I had finished the beans so I could have used the sauce for my roll dips. The Smoked Soy Sauce that Japonica offers is a nice unique add from the restaurant. If you need a beer to pair with your meal then order the Japonica rice ale which is brewed locally from the El Segundo Brewery nearby. The food was great the night I visited.
Service: Had great service the night I came Frank and the staff were accommodating, engaging, polite, and were able to give good suggestions as it was my first time here.
Ambiance: The restaurant is well themed for Japanese sushi and is located in downtown El Segundo. The restroom was decently clean and the space has a decent flow but the arrangement of tables line up galley style against the kitchen (aka there will be traffic walking by on a busy night). Overall it is an above average location so it is a great place to come for an evening.
Shanelle S
Casual Japanese spot with sushi and ramen options. Came here for dinner with some friends and were able to walk in without a wait on a weeknight. Indoor and outdoor seating available. There’s limited parking available in the parking lot but street parking is also available. I ordered the miso soup and Japonica fried chicken for a light meal, and they were good. You can easily opt to do a family style meal here. The chicken was hot and crispy, with a good amount of pieces.
… moreBrent
Excellent Sushi I love their tuna combinations, super high-quality fish, excellent service great vibes always busy & carry out is nonstop. All good signs. The service at all locations is consistent i personally prefer the one in El Segundo.
… moreMitchell Neller
Decided to give this spot a try while picking up a family member from LAX, and we are overall pretty satisfied with the options and seafood! We are pretty spoiled with the sushi we have around in Orange County, but this place had some good rolls and appetizers! The Miso soup and the edamame were as expected and had great flavor! The edamame needed a little salt to have an extra bite to it, but it had a good flavor and tasted fresh! Miso soup stayed hot after the hour-long drive back home, and I was thoroughly surprised and very pleased with the overall taste and amount.
As far as the rolls, I would have liked the rolls to have a bit more variety to pick from as their “Craft Rolls” since these are more of what the chef comes up with and picks. The Citrus Sakura was one that I think needs some attention as the flavor was lacking the lemon zest, which made it taste a lot more bitter than zesty with the salmon. Maybe add a sauce? As far as the Kyoto Kryptonite and the Bumblebee Tuna, these were awesome options because of the sauce. They were good by themself, however, the sauce was needed and made the rolls that much better. Overall, not bad! Would still recommend giving it a shot and see how you like the rolls. not a bad place at all, but not the best place I have had, that’s all!
Sweet, short girl at the front greeted me with a beautiful smile right off the bat, and I appreciated her friendliness as soon as we walked in, even during a busy night! The place was poppin’ and had a lot of traffic going in and out. Seemed to be a good local spot with good music and sports on!
… moreAs far as the rolls, I would have liked the rolls to have a bit more variety to pick from as their “Craft Rolls” since these are more of what the chef comes up with and picks. The Citrus Sakura was one that I think needs some attention as the flavor was lacking the lemon zest, which made it taste a lot more bitter than zesty with the salmon. Maybe add a sauce? As far as the Kyoto Kryptonite and the Bumblebee Tuna, these were awesome options because of the sauce. They were good by themself, however, the sauce was needed and made the rolls that much better. Overall, not bad! Would still recommend giving it a shot and see how you like the rolls. not a bad place at all, but not the best place I have had, that’s all!
Sweet, short girl at the front greeted me with a beautiful smile right off the bat, and I appreciated her friendliness as soon as we walked in, even during a busy night! The place was poppin’ and had a lot of traffic going in and out. Seemed to be a good local spot with good music and sports on!
Matt Peters
We have eaten rather a lot of Japanese food. 2 things set this place apart: 1) a unique mix of flavors in their rolls that you won’t find at typical Japanese Restaurants and 2) the smoked soy sauce. This may not sound appetizing but it is actually excellent – so good that we bought a (pretty expensive at $18) bottle to take home as we use a lot of soy sauce in our home cooking. This is a unique, delicious flavor that will go well with a lot of Chinese & Japanese food. The 1-2 combo make this restaurant well worth a visit. Also, they have a good selection of Sake, a bonus with their flavors. The reasons for 4 stars vs 5 stars: The fish itself is good quality – not the best we have ever had, but in the top 25%. The cuts are rather small, not the smallest but definitely not the most generous. Food presentation is quite good, the staff is quite friendly, vibe is rustic with 80s-90s rock hits. Overall, definitely recommend this place for an interesting twist on Japanese fare.
… morebrian inamine
A wonderful dining experience. Excellent unagi bowl. The eel was moist and well seasoned. The veggie tempura was crispy outside and tender inside. The salad was fresh. Our server was efficient and pleasant.
… moreErin Kelley
Really wanted to like this place and it’s not bad but It’s far from exceptional IMO.
They have some unique items but I found the tastes only medocre.
The staff was great, however and nice that they have indoor and outdoor dining but it’s a weird layout.
… moreThey have some unique items but I found the tastes only medocre.
The staff was great, however and nice that they have indoor and outdoor dining but it’s a weird layout.
Schirete Zick
We stopped to eat there and they do not cater to vegans/vegetarians much. They have one vegetarian roll. I ordered a salad, which was good and that roll
The roll was horrible. It came with sea weed, even though I ordered soy paper, it was very loose like rolled by someone who doesn’t know how to roll. The avocado was like guacamole, mushed and tasteless. I returned it. It was unconsumable.
… moreThe roll was horrible. It came with sea weed, even though I ordered soy paper, it was very loose like rolled by someone who doesn’t know how to roll. The avocado was like guacamole, mushed and tasteless. I returned it. It was unconsumable.