Japonica - Redondo Beach

About the Business

Specialties

Sushi/Izakaya/Ramen in Redondo Beach. Great Happy Hour and Best Sake selection in Southbay

History

Established in 2002.

Sake sommelier and chef Takashi Sada's journey began in Osaka, Japan. as a carefree youth Taka always remembers enjoying bargain sake with friends, but his true passion for sake flew into high gear after trying highly prized Junmai sake, plus his father's favorite! it's Taka's father who taught him that sake exists for food while educating him on the fine points of pairing. Soon after Taka began his culinary career and in 2002, with his life partner Chika, opened Japonica in Redondo Beach! Their journey in originating authentic Japanese Izakaya-Sushi advances daily and with the addition of discovering smoked methods to enhance the umami in ingredients, the possibilities are endless. In March 2021, Japonica opened a second location in Hermosa Beach.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Taka S.

Business Owner

At Japonica, we take great pride in offering the best Japanese cuisine and sake to ourwonderful guests. Every day, it is our pleasure to share our joy of the Japanese culinary artswith 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.