Japino - Fair Lawn

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu Curry, Miso Ramen Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free street parking

Love this place. The owner runs it herself and charms you the moment you enter. She's very sweet and everything she cooks is a serving of nostalgia and comfort with every bite. I came with five other friends and we shared a big serving of KareKare which reminded me a lot of what my Papa serves at home. My family is from Cebu so it was such a pleasant surprise. For my own meal, I ordered the Spicy Cod Roe Spaghetti that I haven't had since before the pandemic in a Japanese speakeasy in NYC. The owner gave me a bigger portion and happily told me to share with everyone. It was so creamy with a little kick. I ate the whole thing. During our whole stay there, we all exchanged stories and it just felt so homey. Definitely coming back with more family and friends. What a treat!

Best Ramen shop in all of North Jersey. The owner is also the server and the cook, and is the sweetest woman ever. Besides the friendly environment, the food is absolutely amazing and very authentic. Can’t wait to go back!!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch

I think it’s a great restaurant with a unique concept. The owner is the only one who works here and she makes delicious food. It may take a little longer than other restaurants to have food ready but the waiting isn’t unreasonable. I recommend go there when you are not in any rush and enjoy the food there. Recommend pork katsu curry and kyudon! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

I visited with my dad and I got tonkatsu curry while he got chicken curry, the food was absolutely delicious. On top of this, the owner is a wonderful woman though, she let us in even though we got there after dine-in hours ended (check the website! and was super sweet. I would HIGHLY recommend eating here. Delicious, authentic food with quick service and a kind owner. Service: Dine in