Japonica – Japanese
Japonica serves as a vibrant sanctuary where the delicate artistry of the sushi bar meets the comforting warmth of traditional Japanese soul food. The kitchen hums with the sizzle of glazed teriyaki and the golden crunch of tempura, while the sushi chefs craft visually stunning creations like the spicy Firecracker and radiant Sunset rolls. Whether tucking into a steaming bowl of silken udon or sharing a plate of tender, handmade dumplings, guests are treated to a sensory journey that balances timeless technique with bold, modern flair.
90, University Place, NY 10003 +12122437752 https://japonicanyc.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Japonica
Dairy-Free at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunrise & Sunset, Japonica New Dragon and Hot Alaskan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunrise & Sunset, Japonica New Dragon and Hot Alaskan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunrise & Sunset, Sushi and Japonica New Dragon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creative Rolls and Teriyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Home Made Dumplings, Creative Rolls and Teriyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Udon, Creative Rolls and Teriyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Teriyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Japonica
Japonica in New York has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Udon, Home Made Dumplings and Tempura. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Japonica
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Teriyaki | 48.7 g | 26.7 g |
| Firecracker | 45.9 g | 21 g |
| Sashimi | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Tempura | 18.8 g | 8.6 g |
| Creative Rolls | 37.8 g | 7.7 g |
| Sukiyaki | 6.9 g | 4.7 g |
| Udon | 12 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
From The Kitchen
Traditional Japanese dishes prepared in our kitchen.
- Teriyaki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Udon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sukiyaki Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Made Dumplings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
From The Sushi Bar
Fresh seafood selections from our sushi bar.
- Sushi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creative Rolls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Japonica Inventions
Unique signature creations by Japonica chefs.
- Firecracker Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunrise & Sunset Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Alaskan Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japonica New Dragon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Japonica
- Is Japonica dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Japonica has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunrise & Sunset, Japonica New Dragon and Hot Alaskan.
- What can I eat at Japonica on a dairy-free diet?
- Sunrise & Sunset, Japonica New Dragon and Hot Alaskan carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Japonica have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Creative Rolls and Teriyaki.
- Is Japonica gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Japonica?
- Teriyaki, at roughly 26.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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