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    Japonica

    4.5 (13 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Michele L.

    Japonica is relatively new - opened on April 8th! They have a really nicely decorated, serene space. Originally we wanted to try mommafish - more poke style, but I think they may have rebranded themselves as Japonica. Their space is relatively big - both indoor and outdoor seating, small and large seats available. We stopped by around 1PM on a Saturday (Farmer's Market is actually right next door if you wanted to check that out too) and there was a few people there. A pretty intimate setting. Ordering is done at the counter, they provide you with a number card, and you're free to sit wherever there's an open space. Between my partner and I, we ordered a Seared Tuna Bowl and a 100% Real Crab Cali Roll. I'm not usually one to opt for Cali rolls, but the Blue Crab sounded delicious. We also got the Cantaloupe Spritzer and the Yuzu Lemonade. Both entrees were pretty delicious. Everything was really fresh. For the Seared Tuna Bowl, the ginger dressing they poured on top of the Ahi Tuna slices paired deliciously. The tuna slices had a seasoned, crusty outer layer, but was still raw otherwise. Neither the sauce and seasoning was overwhelming. I really enjoyed the seaweed salad it came with too. It's not the usual vibrant (almost neon) green seaweed salad you can find at Costco, but the kind that looks more real. Not sure how to describe the difference other than how it looks, but it was refreshing! The cucumber was simple and added a different kind of refreshness and crunchiness to the overall mix. As for the Cali roll, that was better than any other Cali roll that I've tried. There's a kind of bite you get with real shredded crab meat and you definitely get that with this roll. You don't taste much of the avocado mayo, but it does glue all the ingredients in the roll together. Rice to ingredient ratio is on point! You get more ingredients than you get rice, which is how it should be in my opinion. As for drinks, they were really generous with their portions of it. Neither of the drink was overly sweetened by syrup, but the flavor of the cantaloupe really came through in the Spritzer. As for the Yuzu Lemonade, it was refreshing and light. A delicious, great meal overall. We're glad we stopped and tried Japonica and we definitely recommend it to people looking for fresh sushi or a light lunch.

    Patty K.

    My husband and I went to Japonica on Saturday night for the first time and we had such a good time. The food was amazing. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and my husband had fresh crab California roll. Mine was very yummy and I tasted one of my husbands and I loved it. You could really taste the fresh crab. We also split a special bowl, which I don't think is on the menu, but it had a little bit of everything in it. It had yellowfin tuna, sashimi, shrimp, a little crab on a bed of seaweed salad, and rice underneath. It was big enough to split. We also shared the jellied coffee dessert. I'm not sure what is called, but I'm not sure I liked the texture of the jelly cubes. The taste was good though. The service was a little slow initially getting to us, but after that, Lily was great. She kept checking on us to make sure everything was OK and it was. The ambience was cozy and they did a great job refurbishing the Restaurant. We will be back! I told my husband, feels like we're in the Bay Area again. lol! It's nice to have a good restaurant on the island. Much appreciated.! P

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    The food was excellent, service was very smooth and efficient. The patio is wonderful under the trees.

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    I was in Coupeville for the Penn Cove Water Festival and decided to have a steak for dinner. I…read morechose to eat at Toby's. I ordered the 8 oz sirloin steak and asked for it to be prepared medium rare. I declined the side-salad due to dietary restrictions. However I had no problem eating the steak fries and sourdough toast. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw a portion of horseradish included. Take care with the horseradish because it is very potent! Fortunately I enjoy very potent horseradish and happily ate it with my steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and was juicy and tasty. I was not disappointed in any way with my meal. I did regret not ordering a red wine though. If I had it to do over I would have indulged.

    We had a great lunch here! We tried the cheeseburger, fish chowder and salmon sandwich. They were…read moreall good. The fish chowder was spectacular. They also give you garlic bread with the chowder and that was also amazing. I wanted the chowder and garlic bread again the next day. The service was friendly and efficient. We got our order in quickly and the food arrived quickly. I was waiting for the check but then saw someone go up to the bar to pay. So, that's what I did. I'm still not sure if that was what I was supposed to do though. The inside is a little dark. There is a lot of water/fishing related decor. There is a small amount of booths and a small amount of stools at the bar. After we got there a lot of people came in and had to wait because there isn't a lot of seating.

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    We've been coming to Freeland Café for a while now--easily 10+ visits--and it's become one of our…read moreregular go-to spots. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, the food has consistently been outstanding. The menu is available all day ,except for the BBQ, which starts around 1pm. My wife swears by the French dip, and I'd put their chicken fried steak up against anyone's--it's easily the best I've had. The omelets are huge and packed with fillings, and the breakfast plates are great value. You get the choice of hash browns with toast or a pancake the size of the plate, and both options are excellent (deciding is the hardest part). Lately we've been sitting in the bar area when we go in around lunchtime (usually Thursday or Friday before our weekly shopping). The bartender is fantastic--friendly, attentive, and makes a great Bloody Maria. Overall, Freeland Café has been consistently excellent for us: great food, generous portions, and reliable service every time. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

    We ate here this weekend and it was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had…read more The service was almost nonexistent it took forever to get our food and when it finally did make it to our table it was very disappointing. My husband got a grilled chicken sandwich and the chicken breast was so small you couldn't even tell it was on the bun and the handful of obviously frozen crinkle fries were cold from sitting to long. To top it off we both got a side of ranch for our fries and got charged $1.50 EACH!! Just for a small side of ranch. This place was not worth the time or money.

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