Our expectations for Japú were low. We'd been looking for a different restaurant we couldn't find when we saw the inviting outdoor tables at Japú. We shrugged and went in to be told the patio was closed. We sighed and decided just to fuel up. Our friendly server Genesis gave us an overview of the menu, and we were intrigued. Japanese and Peruvian food? OK. I wish we'd been more hungry and more adventurous, but we had the gyoza and the chaufa rice, and both were really very good. Interesting flavors, fresh ingredients. Someone asked would I like avocado with my fried rice--a question that never occurred in my wildest dreams, but shame on everybody who never asked it and on me for never thinking it. Fresh avocado with chicken fried rice IS A THING! Try it. Unfortunately, we don't have much reason to go to Lawrence very often, but we'll go back to Japú when we do! read more

Good food, horrible service, nice atmosphere, high price food. The food is really good. No complaints. It's the service that's horrible. She forgot about my daughter's food, I ordered a kids meal and OJ, and then I changed it... and she said OJ cost way more...and then she forgot about my change - which she got mad it. Why am I paying 11% tip if I had to keep getting up to ask her for things? $12 tip? More like $5.... If that. Mandatory tip is bs. read more

My coworkers and I were here for dinner on a Thursday night after work. We didn't really have expectations, just looking for food. Surprisingly this place was pretty busy and lively. We were a group of 6 people and were seated right away. They have an extensive menu for food and drinks. Everything is Japanese with some Peruvian flavours. For drinks half of us tried the fruit juices, made fresh. The other half opted for beer. The fruit juice was more like a smoothie. It was incredible and I would have definitely ordered more if I weren't full. It came in a strawberry and a pineapple flavour. I got the strawberry-ginger and it was very refreshing. For appetizers we got vegetable tempura, a shrimp wrapped in plantain tempura, and a chicken avocado tart of some sort. The veg tempura were meh but the rest of the appetizers were phenomenal. Especially the shrimp wrapped in plantain! For mains, some of us got seafood soba noodles, sushi and a fish dish. The food was pretty unique. The soba noodles did not look like soba, I think they used regular ramen noodles instead. However the sauce and seafood flavours were such a hit! Great find in Lawrence! Overall great experience. The service could be nicer. Will definitely be back for an after work dinner. read more

Nice place to eat, especially rolls. Take notice that steak it's actually rice with meat pieces (on the photo left plate). Teriyaki chicken 3.5/5. read more

Recently got some lunch take out from Japu as it is walking distance from work. I got the chicken yakisoba noodles which was ready in under 10 minutes. Decent sized portion. The thin yellow noodles with red and green bell peppers, pieces of chicken thigh, in a salty soy yaki sauce. It tasted good, a bit heavy on the salt but was fresh and satifiying. read more

Japú Restaurant - Lunch take out - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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First time visit, I tried this Ica Roll and realized they used imitation crab instead of King Crab as the description. I did bring this to our waitress attention and she first argued with me that it's supposed to be imitation crab not the real crab. I explained to her the reason why I ordered this dish in the first place was because I wanted to eat King Crab not imitation crab. The description was misleading and it should be fixed. Then, she apologized and walked away from us. Besides, they automatically added 18% gratuity to my bill for 2 guests. Overall disappointed. read more

Japú Restaurant - Ica roll - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

A hidden gem! This small, cozy spot offers incredibly fresh food and warm, attentive service. The menu is simple but well-executed, and everything tastes like it was made with care. Perfect for a casual, satisfying meal. read more

A serendipitous find that turned delicious! What a nice surprise. Loved the menu with a nice fusion of Japanese and Peruvian food. The ceviche was fresh, the steak fried rice and the seafood noodles AMAZING, and the empanadas delicious. Make sure you ask for the green sauce to dip them in. Everything was abundant too, you definitely get the bang for your buck! read more

I've eaten here quite a bit and I always get the same thing because it's so good! We get the lomo saltado and chicken yakisoba. The only thing is sometimes it's a hit or miss on how salty the food is which is the only downside. I've tried the ceviche (it was nice and fresh), empanadas (kind of tiny, but flavorful), and ripe fried plantains (hard to mess this one up) Overall, pretty good place, no clue about the sushi though. read more

Sapporo roll pictured was disappointing even though server mentioned it was a very popular and most delicious roll. I wouldn't visit again. read more

Japú Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

Had an amazing dinner at Japu tonight! We shared yakimechi and chicken yakisoba. Delicious!! Our waitress Hennessy was wonderful. Great cocktails and atmosphere. Free parking. Great find!! read more

The rolls I ordered were delicious! Very nice location as well. I would definitely order again!

My best friend and I visited last night at 7:30 and had a great time. There is designated Japú parking in front of the building so we didn't have to search for a spot. Our server was sweet and spoke both English and Spanish. There weren't many people but it was a Wednesday so I wasn't surprised. My friend ordered the maracuya sour cocktail and ceviche, I had the lomo saltado and the strawberry/ginger lemon juice, and we shared the chicken causa. We loved everything!! Both drinks were so delicious - the sour was strong and sweet, and the lemon juice was refreshing (pricey but worth it). I didn't try the ceviche (my friend raved) but I loved the lomo saltado. Big portions so I had leftovers, the fries were perfectly crisp and salty, the rice was well-seasoned, and the steak was awesome! Juicy and the sauce was yummy. The chicken causa was different than something I'd normally try but I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors went together. Definitely branch out with your choices here, you will not be disappointed! read more

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TLDR: killer food Got take out from here and it was excellent. The ceviche tastes like something out of Eaters top 50 and the rolls hit the spot. I wasn't sure how I felt about sushi and ceviche but in all honesty it makes a ton of sense. I've only gotten take out but want to eat in person sometime! read more

Although the food and drinks were amazing, we were charged a $38.00 fee for the kitchen staff. What the heck is that all about? Our bill was around $200.00. I asked the waitress what that was all about But she couldn't really explain it. She said I could take that into consideration when I was to tip her. Of course I gave her personally 20% for a tip. I can't see on any other review that they were charged a kitchen fee. Their food and drinks were fantastic, but that fee is ridiculous! read more

the sushi wasn't good at all. i had there different types and there was no flavor and completely bland. i've went to way too many sushi restaurants i can't even keep count and this has to be the worst one. but the customer service was good read more

Food was overall good for the taste. The concept was a bit confusing. The price was high for the concept.

Thought this would be a good fusion place to try out. Food was pretty good, if it wasn't for the service I would give it a four star. Found some extra string or fiber material in my fries (clearly it was some cleaning cloth from their kitchen) and the waitress said it's seasoning. I know what's seasoning and what doesn't belong in my food especially I found it in the kids meal. If they apologize rather then coming back with some lame excuse I would definitely go back. However rather then admitting their fault but with some lame excuse then no thank you I'll take my business some where else. I ordered the meal for my kids and I hope they would not make this mistake for another kids meal. There is limited choice for sushi and all you will find is maybe 5-6 special sushi rolls. So don't expect a full sushi bar. read more

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Japu is a legit go to place to get Peruvian food. I have really not had Peruvian food like this outside of peru, (maybe some places in Queens NY). The place is very casual, but still with nice enough ambiance that you could go there on a date. Prices are very good and portions are out of this world. Food and drinks are very tasty and everything tasted natural, no weird mixers or fake seasonings. We had the passion fruit pisco, virgen piña colada and pineapple ginger mint juice, everything was yummy and tasted natural. I would prefer to have the pisco drink in a glass on the rocks instead, it was STRONG. For food we had a fish ceviche, maduro tempura, chaufa with chicken, and sushi. The Sushi i could pass on, it wasn't awesome, but the rest of it all was magnificent. I can't wait to be back to try more things! read more

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I can't believe that I have been coming to this place since it opened and have never written a review for it! A group of us (4) went on a Friday night and were quickly seated. We did not make reservations and I really appreciated the short wait to be seated. The restaurant is on the first floor of an old mill building, the décor is exposed brick and a more rustic look. My to go order is the chicken yakisoba and the Iquitos roll. We also ordered the ceviche, Sapporo roll , and the empanadas. I also ordered the chicharron drink which is Peruvian Chicha Morada. The service is always great and the server often came around to make sure that we were all set. Overall, as always, a great experience at Japu. read more

Sushi and Signature drinks are fantastic, my wife and I will return to try other menu items. Our server Ana was very friendly and helpful with selecting sushi items. read more

Japú Restaurant - Lima Roll & Iquitos Roll - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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Went for a karaoke night! Great ambiance and staff provided great service! The food was good. I love Peruvian food! By far one of the best places in Lawrence read more

This place hyped when it first opened. Honestly, not my type of food. Everything is VERY carb heavy. The "sushi" rolls are thick. I the steak plate that came with an egg, rice and fries. The rice and fries portion was huge. I appreciate the large portion but everything is so heavily seasoned including the rice and egg. With the singular fried egg, I easily finished a whole bowl of rice which is filling but not balanced with the rest of the meal. With that being said, the seasoning and flavors here are good. read more

We dined for lunch. We were one of 2 parties on w weekend. We gott empanadas, sushi, beer. The chicken empanada were excellent. Beef not so good, ground beef base. The sushi was fine and we got a rice dish that was fine as well. Very clean pleasant casual space, service was good. Would have liked a few more sushi options without chicken. read more

In our first visit I ordered the Lomo and my husband ordered the ceviche mixto. We started w beef empanadas and two Cusqueña beers. I We absolutely loved the food!!! My mom moved to Lawrence sic months ago and we visit frequently. We had a list of Latino places to eat and by far this place is the best. The sauce that accompanied the empanadas was heavenly while unnecessary as the empanadas were astonishingly good. The lomo steak was cut in perfect slices and mixed w veggies and an exquisite sauce. The homemade fries were fluffy and I skipped the ketchup to use the sauce for the fries. The rice was not my favorite as I am picky w rice. Overall, loved the place and will come back. The have a huge parking lot, which is a plus too. read more

I came here with family a few days ago. We were very excited about the concept - Peruvian cuisine paired with sushi. Loved the atmosphere of the place - easy parking on the side, beautiful brick building, lit up interior...But we were ultimately disappointed by the food and the service. If I was to choose one word to describe this place, I would say "cheap". If you're getting water, specify "tap water". We made the mistake of not doing so and were charged $2 a glass...I have NEVER been to any restaurant before which has charged me for water...Soda was $2.50 or so, and tea was $1.50. Just something to keep in mind. When someone at my table asked for some hot sauce, they complied but brought over about 1/2 a teaspoon's worth of it. Furthermore, they kept the sushi menu on one of those little table menu holders. AS we were looking at it, the waitress comes over and returns it to the side of the table. She did this twice...I understand the need to keep the place organized and neat, but this is completely inappropriate and bothersome. As for the food. I ordered the Lomo a lo Pobre ($14), which was steak tips served with fries, rice, and a fried egg topped with onions. I enjoyed the food, although many at my table could not say the same. One person got the Margarita Fish ($16) which was mainly rice with very little seafood, which I suppose makes sense for the price. Those in my party enjoyed the sushi rolls though. Overall, the food was probably 3-4 stars, but we found the service to be...pretty bad. Though I wanted to love this place, we will not be coming here again. read more

Japú Restaurant - Lomo a lo Pobre ($14) - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

Great food, very big portions. The service is really good, attentive and the music is great if you like modern Latin music. The drinks are also really great. The food is definitely Nikkei, menu is not too large so ordering was not hard! Awesome time! read more

Japú Restaurant - Lomo Saltado - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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always a great experience! The food is always amazing, and service is always pleasant.

We have become regulars were we are recognized. How good is that. Food is solid. Of course service great and nothing on the menu will be a disappointment. Go and enjoy like we do. See you there but do not take our favorite seat. read more

Excellent location and easy to get a parking lot the food was amazing the best restaurant to get Peruvian food and rolls. Quite location and good atmosphere. Definitely i come back again Jahier munares read more

Japú Restaurant - Ceviche - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

I've ordered from here a couple times on Ubereats before actually going in. The food is good and abundance for the price they ask. The lomo saltado is sooo good and tasty. The steak prices are better then I've had at other Peruvian places but it's juicy. I would've given 5 stars because the apps were good and fairly priced and everything else was good, the only thing that was somewhat disappointing was the ceviche. We ordered a ceviche mixto which is fish and shrimp. The dish had more onions then seafood.And the ratio between the shrimp and fish was sad. Was hardly any fish and probably 10 shrimp. Don't let that take away from everything else though the brownie dessert was deliciously done. Omg the drinks alcoholic and regular!! My favorite is the pineapple ginger mint limeade. I had to order some to go!! The staff was friendly as well. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Japú Restaurant - Lomo saltado - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

Service was good, but the food was not. Definitely disappointed of their definition of Lomo Saltado, no soy sauce, no tomatoes, no juice whatsoever, they might as well just call it steak and fries because that was all it was. I always believed if you want to know how good a Peruvian restaurant is you should try their Lomo Saltado, and sadly the Lomo from Japú gets a failing grade from me. read more

Japú Restaurant - Definitely disappointed they call this Lomo Saltado. - Japanese Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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Wow everything here is delicious the drinks the food great service the vive like office business type but they have karaoke one of those nights. Overall great place read more

We had a very nice lunch. The service was just okay. Perhaps they are a little understaffed, I know it's hard to hire people right now. We loved the food! Big servings too. The only thing was, an automatic 18% 'service charge' was added to our bill and there were only two of us. Financially I didn't mind-- I was actually going to tip 20%, but didn't coz it was so weird to see the auto-18... Hopefully it was just a rare error. read more

Very amazing service and staff attitude! Food was brought out quick and was done in a high quality manner. Teriyaki Salmon and Veggie Yokisoba and Miso Soup are highly recommended! read more

My first visit at this restaurant was last night. My server was excellent. She answered all our questions. The food is excellent the sushi appetizer was delicious as well as the empanada de pollo (chicken). My meal was also very good I had the Seafood Yakisoba. I was there with my brother who ordered the Aji de Gallina he said it was also delicious. My daughter had the Mar y Tierra she really enjoyed it the steak was cooked well. Very good portions well worth it. What is also great is the atmosphere here. The have great music and not too loud you can actually hear one another. I'm so glad we decided to come here. Definitely will be going back. read more

Excellent. Large portion of ceviche, even had pieces of octopus in the mixto dish. Appetizers were great and a good size. Service impeccable our waitress had very good recommendations! Sushi rolls were also interesting and a good size too. Will be coming back next time I'm in town for antique shopping across the street! read more

Excellent food and service Highly recommend the Lima Roll and the chicken soup. Also had the Eby Maduro which was outstanding. Great place in Lawrence...definitely will visit again. read more

The staff are so friendly and there is amazing food, the desserts melt in your mouth. All and all the experience along with the food was phenomenal. read more

Fantastic place. The food was amazing. Serves was on point. Atmosphere was great. A hidden Gem read more

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