Diner Japonica - Redwood City

Solid, authentic Japanese comfort food, what a hidden gem! One of the best I've tried in North America. Understandably recently post covid , the restaurant's traffic is less consistent, and has limited seafood options (to keep ingredients fresh without wasting etc. . Can't wait to try them when they're fully scaled back!!!

This place is seriously a hidden gem in the bay area. The food is consistently delicious, and the couple that own the place are just the nicest and most accommodating people! They are of Japanese decent and they know authentic food. My gosh, the beef is always so tender and delicious. My boyfriend and I both get it every time we visit. I hope this place gets the respect and recognition it deserves. If you stop by, make sure to try the beef, California rolls, and the chicken teriyaki.

Absolutely adore this family run Japanese restaurant. The unagidon is delicious and perfectly seasoned good portion size too, and the pork katsu is incredible light and crispy on the outside, but moist and juicy on the inside. 'Comfort food ' is absolutely on the money I couldn 't stop exclaiming how delicious everything was. The lady taking orders is incredibly sweet as well there aren 't too many restaurants like this in the area, and I 'm so glad it exists. <3 As of March 2022 no dine in, but the food travels well!

Diner Japonica is a great place that is family owned/run to have a taste of Japanese food in the bay area. If you do end up going there I'd recommend getting either a bento (which you get to pick two items and get a miso soup, of dine in) or the chicken katsu curry.

Excellent place to grab some comfort food. The interior is also incredibly homey and the people who run the place are incredibly nice. I got a tonkatsu cutlet it was very juicy, with perfect breading. I'd love to come back to try their curry and omelette. This is definitely a neighborhood favorite. As other comments have noted parking is limited and it is cash only. Edit: I came back to try their curry. This is probably the best Japanese curry I have ever had. Simply amazing. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in the area.