"The best best best food! I couldn't stop to come for their BBQ meat...juice, tender! Price is higher, but valued. Sushi is very good, as the fish is..."
Spenser
"We had a superb lunch here for my dad's birthday!The food was amazing. My beef teriyaki was tasty and tender, and the side of noodles was..."
Raquel Unterslak
"The first thing you'll notice about japa is the number of Japanese diners which bodes well for the quality of food.The service was a bit..."
Saul Ben Smith
"This is by far the most authentic Japanese food in Jozi. Think it is lost on most South Africans (if you're not Japanese ancestry or expat). The..."
Mark Fyvie
"I am not a fan of ramen but I came here with friends and hubby who love the stuff and every kind of Japanese food to be honest. According to..."
Thandi Ndebele
"Melt in your mouth sushi, amazing starters and that's just the beginning! The staff were friendly, attentive and meticulous in their service. The..."
Kirti_unbound
"Alright! I've just found the best sushi and Japanese restaurant on JHB, finally!I was not expecting to be impressed, but I am. Their sushi is..."
Lisa Pi
"A bit expensive but its really worth it. The best proper japanese restaurant I have been to sushi is great, other menus are also great. Just the..."
Deal Real
"I wish I had insights to their cooking! The chicken skewers here is diiiivvvine to say the least, one portion is just not enough tohe..."
Diana Mak
"Excellent quality sushi. (Fresh fish, well and proper done) Terrible service (waitress in a bad mood, not friendly, the worse service I've..."
Mariana Franceschi
"Best sushi I have ever had in south Africa. Always full Japanese customers and the owners, a Japanese couple are always so friendly and caring and..."
Marco D'Avico
"Best of the best... expensive but value for money...ramen is Great... will recommend any anime fan or ottacu to visit to experience their favorite..."
ReaperKnight 777
"Wonderful, authentic Japanese cuisine with an extensive menu. Had the salmon, tuna, and red snapper sashimi and the mackerel nigiri-Amazing. Worth a..."
Priyal Pillay
"Recommended by an asian friend and well worth the visit. Extensive menu with anything from Sushi to ramen and everything in between. Best oyster..."
Leverne Mountany
"My cousin swears that Japa makes the best ramen bowls; so of course I had to go try it out. I had one with hot soup, miso, and pork slices...served..."
Sharima Bramannan
"Had a great night here with my family, the restaurant has a good vibe, quality food! Waiters were not fabulous but the owner / manager came to the..."
Judit Breyer-Zur
"Japa Express Sushi Bar was opened in 1998 by Hajime Kikuchi. It is run by a husband and wife team, with Kikuchi as the chef. Having trained and..."
Lauras World
"If you looking for authentic and exquisite Japanese food in Johannesburg then this is the place to go! My family and I, love going to Japa. From..."
Celeste Tsang
"A lovely, authentic Japanese restaurant. Come with full pockets, though, because it's not inexpensive.The jumbo oysters are a must if you..."
Natalia Bonegio
"The best Japanese restaurant in Johannesburg. Trust me, I'm a Japanese living in RSA since 2012. One of few Japanese restaurants owned and operated..."
Yoshiaki (Kacha) Kasahara
"Japa is best Japanese restaurant in South Africa.It is very rare Japanese restaurant in South Africa where is owned by Japanese. Real Japanese..."
Kiyoshi Kodate
"My review is solely based on my Japanese food snobbery. I don't know of any other place in jhb where they serve sushi prepared by real Japanese sushi..."
Pei-Lin Chen
"Awesome place for authentic Japanese food that does not disappoint. However customer service is very average compared to the food. They also have..."
Anz
"If you're in the mood for proper sushi look no further. This is in my opinion the best sushi that you will come across in Gauteng. Slightly pricey..."
Neil Smith
"Looking for some #authentic Japanese food in South Africa. The place has a detailed choice of Japanese foodThe sushi was brilliant and just..."
Ashwin Kandoi
"Cannot fault the quality of food at Japa,always the freshest & best ingredients used. Owners are Japanese so the food is definitely..."
Kitty
"Amazing!! Ramen was delicious, dimsum was really good and kimchi aswell. Will be back! Great restaurant to entertain at. Pity not in Cape Town...."
Monty
"Very good Ramen, very tasty, just wish they had told us that they were out of a certain type of broth instead of just making it, great meal!..."
Alex Fahrenheim
"Go to place for good food. It never disappoints. Love the Japanese bbq, but must call in advance for that. Love the agadashi tofu, salmon carpaccio,..."
Emiko
"The No:1 Japanese Restaurant in Johannesburgwith authentic Japanese food. A must do if you enjoy the best prepared and presented sushi in Jhb..."
And1
"Have to say it the best Japanese restaurant in Joburg, the sashimi is always fresh. BBQ is available if you book in advanced. The owner has high..."
Kim Chi
"Excellent meal, was pleasantly surprised by the presentation and quality of food. Place was packed which can only indicate that it's a hit in this..."
Sasha Fullerton
"Good good food. We ordered the octopus, salmon fashion sandwiches and misc soup as a starter - it was delicious, the delicate balance of flavors and..."
Fareed Hare
"Japa, never disappoints! For authentic Japanese cuisine try this place out! the food will make you wish you had the frame of a sumo wrestler so you..."
Terry Tu
"Beatiful decor. Friendly staff. My girlfriend's food was great, mine was average. Large portions but a bit over priced. Will probably see me again. I..."
Bernard Kotze
"This place has the most amazing food. Sure the service is a little dodgy but they have definitely improved over the last few months. The sushi is..."
Maegan
"This is the kind of food experience I wish for when I enter a Restaurant...Japanese food prepared fresh and at its best. The Sushi and Sashimi..."
Chokker
"The most Authentic Japanese food in town! Their menu is extensive, food expensive, but in the end. the Japanese experience is..."
Marco Arcangeli
"We just had the ramen...enormous portion sizes, but the food is unmistakably delicious. Waiters are not particularly clued up on their..."
Raglin Anthony
"although still many paces behind the Japanese restaurants from home (for unavailablity of fish and raw material variety in SA), its most probably the..."
Sun
"We wanted Japanese and decided to frequent this establishment based on the excellent reviews on Zomato. Okay, so how did we find it? Ambience good,..."
Stuart Thomson
"Finally went to Japa after having heard so much about it. I like restaurants that are known for being the place where people who are from the country..."
Tiisetso
"The food was good. We had fresh Sushi and sashimi but the service was slow especially given that the restaurant was empty. Prawn tempura California..."
Kelsy Moodley
"Japa always serves great, authentic Japanese food. You can tell just by the number of Japanese people who go. However, their service leaves much to..."
Elaine Wang
"Fantastic restaurant- pricey but so worth it! Best sushi in Jozi. Great fresh salmon and the pork dim sum is sublime! Great attention to detail- well..."
Tracey Smorenburg
"Go to Japa for the freshest sushi that you will ever have. It is on the pricier side but the quality is definitely with the price. The staff are..."
Asian Foodie
"I went to Japa with a group of friends this week. The menu is filled with names of meals that I did not know, and was curious to try. We didn't get..."
Marta Mendes
"Excellent food, the quality and freshness of the sushi is fantastic. The service was good as well. Some of the best sushi I've had in..."
Meraj Chhaya
"Japa is one of our favorite place that we go to when we want traditional Japanese food. Even though the food is excellent, sometimes their..."
Julia Pyle
"Authentic Japanese cuisine. Service was good and the food was delicious. Good value for money. Lunch time is always a great time to go...."
Andrew
"Japa is the best sushi in Joburg. Hands down. It is owned by Japanese*, so Japa provides authentic Japanese cuisine. They value their loyal..."
Merelda
"Finally!! The REAL Japanese Cuisine in Joburg!! Love itttt love itttt love itttt ----- 12 Feb, 2014 -----Finally!! The REAL..."
Inka Noverita
"This is a gem for anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in a quiet setting without gaudy décor. The owner runs the sushi bar, while his..."
Leon Marais
"Authentic Japan in Joburg. The fatty tuna is excellent. Service is very good and there's no Chinese on the menu. Highly..."
Franklin Williams
"Today at Japa (30 August 2013) was the best service I have ever received in Jhb at a restaurant. We ordered after a while, but once we had ordered,..."
Verushka Bhagaloo
"To sum it up: great starters and sushi with a real Japanese feel. I loved the fact that most of the patrons were Japanese, it made me feel as though..."
Heather Clancy
"Authentic Japanese cuisinse.Seating and atmosphere is chilled and comfortable.The pricing is good because it scares away the riff..."
Mr.kno.all
"Sushi is the best! I think that the fact that it is always filled with Japanese patrons points to its authenticity and quality Japanese food. Staff..."
Gilli Read
"Excellent - best sushi in JHB. Pricey but great food. Well worth the price. Lots of authentic Japanese dishes for the adventurous! Great meal and..."
Tracey Smorenburg
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