Family-run Japanese eatery handcrafting a variety of sushi selections in an intimate setting. Based on 47 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.9 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
87 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Phone: (925) 254-3611
Website: http://www.myhanazen.com/
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Michael Chang
Cozy and relaxed restaurant where the food takes center stage. We enjoyed our 18-piece omakase experience. The variety was very diverse. Aji, Tai, Tako, Ikura, Bonito, White Tuna, Amberjack, Scallop, and Uni to name a few.
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Sean Murphy
One of the most unique and personalized experiences in my lifetime. Phenomenal sushi (nothing more and nothing less). Singular focus which pays off for those experiencing the fish. Can’t recommend it more highly.
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Justin Lee
One of the top quality sushi places in the US. It serves Edomae sushi which is more traditional sushi than that served in the usual Japanese restaurants. Fish is seasonal and is chosen by chef Kenji. The seafood is very fresh. He seasons it to perfection to highlight the uniqueness of each sushi. There is no need for any additional soy sauce or wasabi. The typical 12-piece sushi is heavenly. If you have that with drink, you should budget about $110 per person (including tax and gratuity) for a sushi quality that is rare to find elsewhere.
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Cecilia Knapp
Best sushi ever! Such a hidden gem in Orinda. Since we moved to the area last year we’ve been searching for our go-to sushi place. We tried walking in once and were told to make a reservation. A year later we finally made a reservation and did the omikase, chef’s choice tasting menu. OMG, was it delicious. It’s a small two-person operation – literally just the sushi chef and the hostess. It’s too pricey to come weekly, so I used my friends’ birthdays to come back and they both loved it as well. All the fish is so fresh, delicious, and imported from Japan. You will not be getting California rolls and unagi here! All types of nigiri of fish I’ve never had before and not a single one that any of us disliked. Even the sushi rice is extra delicious.
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Lixing Fu
A small restaurant but good quality sushi. Very authentic Japanese Nigiri with fresh fish shipped from Japan everyday. The price was about 70-80 dollars for the 12 piece Omakase. Very quiet and nice environment. Also make sure you arrive on time and they only accept reservation through call.
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Kevin Crawford
My wife and I had a wonderful experience for our dinner. It’s a very quiet and cozy place where you can enjoy the food. We did the chefs choice 18 pieces. I liked all of them, and loved quite a few of them. It was obvious that the chef knows what he is doing and how much seasoning to apply to each piece. It was great trying several fish I haven’t had before. Thank you Hanazen for a very nice evening.
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Kai Lo
Kenji and Koko are sole owners of this sushi restaurant and serve fish flown in from Japan, served in traditional Edomae style. All of the fish were delicious and they’re so sweet. Kenji works the sushi bar while Koko is a sake sommelier and can recommend you the right bottle based on your taste.
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Patrick Heim
A delightful artisan sushi experience. Prepared with passion. Utterly delicious. Very relaxing atmosphere.
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Robert Laye
Chef’s choice omakase sushi. Rare and unusual fish. Great attention to detail in the preparation and service. My favorite sushi restaurant in the Bay Area.
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Jack Lau
One of the best quiet places to have edo mae sushi. This is not an Americanize sushi restaurant and most people will be confused when they come here if they have not experienced sushi in this traditional form. It is art. You watch the chef prepare pieces that will delight your taste buds. It is a beautiful dance bouncing from taste bud to taste bud. Sit at the bar if you can, don’t sit at the table. You’re going to be paying this much money, get the full experience.
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