Menu
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.
SPICY EDAMAME
SEAWEED SALAD
seaweed, sesame
GARDEN SALAD
mixed greens, radish, bell pepper, tomato, radish sprout, sweet onion ginger dressing
SALMON SKIN SALAD
mixed greens, salmon skin, kanikama, tomato, radish, radish sprout, yuzu ponzu, sriracha aioli
SHISHITO PEPPER
pan-tossed garlic soy sauce
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
mandarin orange, crushed pecan, japanese balsamic vinaigrette
VEGETABLE TEMPURA
japanese sweet potato, asparagus, bell pepper
KOJI CALIFLOWER SOUP
koji is a japanese probiotic that produces enzymes to help your metabolism and boost immunity
Miso Soup
Edamame
Koshihikari rice
•Seafood•
CRISPY RICE
crispy rice, spicy tuna, serrano, japanese pepper, sweet soy glaze
SHRIMP TEMPURA
white shrimp, six pieces
SOFT SHELL CRAB
fried, yuzu ponzu
•Meat•
CHICKEN GYOZA
fried chicken dumpling, spicy ponzu
JAPONICA FRIED CHICKEN
fried free range chicken thigh, sweet and spicy sesame sauce
A5 JAPANESE WAGYU
1.5 oz A-5 Japanese wagyu, grilled in front of you
•Noodles•
ORIGINAL TANTAN RAMEN
spicy miso pork, bok choi, red bell pepper, radish sprout, miso sesame chicken broth
SPICY TANTAN
extra spicy tantan ramen
CILANTRO TANTAN
tantan ramen with micro cilantro
UDON
seaweed, ginger, green onion, tempura crunch, fish broth
GARLIC SHRIMP YAKISOBA
shrimp, mushroom, garlic, egg noodles, micro cilantro, sesame, black pepper
GINGER PORK YAKISOBA
spicy miso pork, ginger, mushroom, garlic, egg noodles, green onion, sesame, black pepper
SHRIMP UNI UDON
sea-urchin alfredo, shrimp, parmesan, udon noodles, green onion, black pepper
•Sashimi Carpaccio•
CARPACCIO TRIO
bluefin tuna with balsamic
yellowtail with garlic ponzu
scottish salmon with onion ginger dressing
ABURI TORO
seared fatty tuna belly, yuzu ponzu, chive, house wasabi
BLUEFIN CARPACCIO
bluefin tuna, japenese balsamic, shiso mint leaf
HAMACHI CARPACCIO
yellowtail, garlic ponzu, serrano, micro greens
SALMON CARPACCIO
organic scottish salmon, sweet onion ginger dressing, micro greens
ALBACORE CARPACCIO
seared albacore, sweet onion ginger ponzu, crispy onion, chive
ABURI MACKEREL
seared cured japanese mackerel, yuzu ponzu, chive
•Sushi/Sashimi•
Sashimi is gluten free with tamari soy sauce
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Toro (limited)
Yellowtail
Organic Scottish Salmon
Seared Albacore
Japanese Mackerel
Freshwater Eel
•Special Sushi•
ABURI TORO SUSHI
seared fatty tuna belly, yuzu ponzu, house wasabi
BALSAMIC BLUEFIN
bluefin tuna, japanese balsamic, shiso mint leaf
SERRANO YELLOWTAIL
yellowtail, garlic ponzu, serrano
TRUFFLE SALMON
seared organic scottish salmon, black truffle garlic butter soy
GINGER ALBACORE
seared albacore, sweet onion ginger ponzu, serrano
A-5 WAGYU SUSHI
seared A-5 japanese wagyu, yuzu ponzu, house wasabi
•Classic Rolls•
CALIFORNIA ROLL
kanikama, avocado, cucumber, sesame
SPICY TUNA ROLL
spicy tuna, cucumber, sesame
SALMON SKIN ROLL
salmon skin, kanikama, cucumber, pickled burdock root, sesame, eel sauce
SHRIMP CRUNCH ROLL
shrimp tempura, kanikama, cucumber, eel sauce, tempura crunch
SPIDER ROLL
soft shell crab, kanikama, cucumber, pickled burdock root, sesame, eel sauce
DRAGON ROLL
broiled freshwater eel, kanikama, avocado, cucumber, sesame, eel sauce
RAINBOW ROLL
bluefin tuna, yellowtail, scottish salmon, albacore, kanikama, avocado, cucumber
PHILLY ROLL
organic scottish salmon, cream cheese, avocado
•Craft Rolls•
KRABBY FATTY
baked snow crab, kanikama, garlic butter soy, soy paper hand roll
WHITE LIGHTNING
seared albacore, tempura white fish, tempura asparagus, kanikama, garlic butter soy, chive
FINAL FANTASIA
bluefin tuna, yellowtail, scottish salmon, kanikama, cucumber, sweet onion yuzu ponzu, micro greens, soy paper, no rice
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
broiled freshwater eel, tempura shrimp, kanikama, cucumber, sriracha aioli, eel sauce, chive
HOLY MACKEREL!
japanese mackerel, spicy tuna, cucumber, ginger ponzu, smoked chili sauce, serrano
JESSICA ALBACORE
seared albacore, spicy tuna, cucumber, ginger ponzu garlic dressing
BURNING MAN
seared albacore, spicy tuna, avocado, tempura serrano, fried potato, sriracha diablo sauce
KYOTO KRYPTONITE
double spicy tuna on a crispy rice roll, cucumber, sweet soy glaze, serrano, smoked chili sauce, chili pepper
BLUEFIN BOMBSHELL
bluefin tuna, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, japanese balsamic, shiso mint leaf, soy paper, no rice
BLUEFIN SAMURAI
seared bluefin tuna, spicy tuna, cucumber, japanese balsamic, green onion, smoked chili sauce, smoky japanese chili pepper
HAMACHI DAVIDSON
yellowtail, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, garlic ponzu, micro cilantro, soy paper, no rice
BUMBLEBEE TUNA
yellowtail, spicy tuna, cucumber, garlic ponzu, micro cilantro
SLAMMIN' SALMON
baked organic scottish salmon, kanikama, avocado, cucumber, dynamite sauce, chive
THE HASSELHOFF
organic scottish salmon, avocado, cucumber, yuzu ponzu, chimichurri, chive, soy paper, no rice
CITRUS SAKURA
organic scottish salmon, kanikama, avocado, cucumber, yuzu zest, fresh yuzu juice
BRAVEHEART CRUDO
organic scottish salmon, yellowtail, cream cheese, avocado, ginger dressing, micro greens
•Dessert•
MOCHI ICE CREAM
green tea, vanilla or strawberry
•Special Combo•
AVAILABLE UNTIL 3 P.M. DAILY
RAMEN COMBO
Tantan ramen (Spicy Miso Pork, Bok Choi, Red Bell Pepper, Radish Sprout, Miso Sesame, Chicken Broth). Comes with Seasonal Greens and One Side.
SASHIMI COMBO
Assorted 8 pcs Sashimi (Chef’s Choice). Comes with Miso Soup, Rice, Seasonal Greens, One Side.
UDON COMBO
Udon Noodle (Green Onion, Ginger, Seaweed, Tempura Crunch
Fish Broth) Comes with Seasonal Greens and One Side
SUSHI COMBO
Assorted 6 pcs. Sushi (Chef’s Choice), 4 pcs California Roll or Spicy Tuna Roll. Comes with Miso Soup, Seasonal Greens and One Side.
UNAGI BOWL COMBO
Unagi Bowl (Broiled Freshwater Eel on Rice). Comes with Miso Soup, Seasonal Greens and One Side.