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Hana Japanese Eatery
Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Phoenix
"Some of the best sushi in town!"(3 Tips)
"Try the pickled wasabi & bring your own Sake as they are BYOB."(3 Tips)
"Toro with pickled wasabi"(2 Tips)
"Try the Vanilla-Wasabi ice cream at Hana from Sweet Republic."(2 Tips)
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Best sushi in town I believe. When Ayako of Tokyo closed down at the Biltmore I thought I'd never find a suitable replacement. An incredible menu with plenty of fresh fish available. UCC Coffee rocks!
Phoenix New TimesJune 17, 2013Hana's version of Hiyashi Chuka is a summer treat you won't want to miss, combining ramen noodles, slivers of omelet, pickled ginger, cucumber, & chasu (slow-cooked pork seasoned with honey and soy). Read more
- Phoenix New TimesAugust 5, 2014The sushi at this humble neighborhood eatery is quite impressive -- think oversized slabs of extremely fresh aji, silky sake, and buttery hamachi, elegantly draped over compact rice balls. Read more
- The entire menu is just awesome but this THE place to go in Phoenix for fresh, quality sushi. Staff is friendly and the chefs are creative with the specials.
The quality of the fish here is amazing. Definitely a treat to sit at the bar and watch them work their magic. Take a chance and ask for some off-menu recommendations, too.
Try the Sukuei Tofu - Rich, silky umami flavor. Umami heaven. Just enough salt to accent the umami, then goes away. How do you cook asparagus so that it melts in your mouth?- Phoenix New TimesFebruary 20, 2013Pay close attention to the board that lists daily specials and be sure to ask for translations and recommendations because this is where things get really interesting. Read more
- Try the Onsen Tamago - A masterpiece of cuisine. Delicate egg bathed (onsen style) with delicate broth and drops of oj.
On a menu full of delicious, my very favorite thing is Umi No Sachi Salad, spring mix piled high with fresh tuna, salmon & octopus and tossed with a tangy ginger dressing.- Phoenix New TimesNovember 4, 20102010 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Sushi! Fresh with must-haves like abalone, ankimo (monkfish liver), or aji (Spanish mackerel). Order enough goodies and you might even get your very own sushi boat. Read more
- Try the Sea bass - perfect balance of bitter, sour, sweet, salty, umami and texture, done up in a colorful spray of the best fruit of the ocean!
The miso dressing is the best for your salad.Also, make a point to sit at the sushi bar, great conversation opportunities and new friendships waiting for you there!- Try the Ribeye Steak - Mid rare perfectly cooked with lotus root, okra and squash. Wowow. Batting 1000 tinight!!!
- Definitely get the miso ramen!It's been revamped and is soooo much better now.This is an absolutely fantastic place to have a birthday dinner btw.
- Try the Uni-Nigiri - Let the chef have choice and you might be served life-changing-level uni-nigiri
Amy HaackJuly 21, 2013Can't say enough good things about this place, staff, & sushi! If you truly love sashimi, there's nothing better out there!
Sure the sushi is great, but have the Hana salad and it might be your new reason to come here - fresh avocado slices, premium slices of parmesan cheese with pine nuts in an AMAZING dressing. Hi Lori- Try the Kaki - Fried oyster. Omg. This is the famous panko style. Plus sauce = perfection.
just ask Koji-San to make whatever he wants. you will never regret it, just make sure it comes with FRESH wasabi (its awesome). also: sweet republic ice cream!
Delish and local. It's also BYOB here. The sushi rolls are super fresh, the Vegas is my favorite.- Try the Fried Sole (Potato Starch) - Moist and light. Fried skeleton awaits on the bottom for your last bites.
- Try the Toro - 4 days after arrival, the oil oozes and glistens. This is toro nirvana.
- Try the ikura nigiri - Squid not chewy, perfectly moist, delicate, Japanese mint leaf, carrot garish. FTW.
- Try the Vanilla-Wasabi ice cream at Hana from Sweet Republic. It is a trip & isn't as bad as it might sound! It is one of those things that you can say you've done. Read more
David HobbsJune 26, 2013One of the only places you can get Tako Yaki. It's not on the menu, you have to ask for it.
Diners PassportNovember 10, 2011Official Diner's Passport Participating Restaurant. Make sure to Stamp Your Passport on your iPhone or Droid when you dine here. http://app.dinerspassport.com Rewards coming soon!
Hana Bento, one of the best values to try everything. Soup, sushi, salad, tempura- Try the Scallop Sashimi - Scallop garish with Japanese mint leaf and mizuhosho (think lime zest on crack)
- Try the Blue Fin Tuna - Freshly delivered this afternoon. I get the first cut of the best part... Belly!!!
- Try the Okonomiyaki - It pays to be mayor... appetizer size okonomiyaki. Wowow.
Michael HoangMarch 1, 2014First time having lunch here today....sooo satisfying, definitely coming back for more!- Try the Albacore - Albacore albacore as far as the eye can see.
- Try the Beef shabu shabu - An adventure in diy soup. 24-hour reservations required
Michelle JungMarch 6, 2011Yay, finally found a place that has the yummy items I ate as a kid in Japan...so happy! Try everything!- Try the Hana Pride - Salmon tuna yellow tail and albacore wrapped in cucumber Ahhhhhhhhh
- Try the Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi - If the world ended today it'd be o.k.
RebeccaMay 24, 2010The sushi here is aleays the best and always something new to try. I need to come in more often!
- Never hurts to ask for things not on the menu. I asked for takoyaki each time I went in and now they have it! Give it a try!
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- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(602) 973-1238
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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BYO
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