Hana Japanese Eatery
Japanese restaurant · West Phoenix
5524 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Highlights
Sushi, katsu, ramen, and tempura served with friendly hospitality
Sushi, katsu, ramen, and tempura served with friendly hospitality
"Lori Hashimoto’s family-style Japanese restaurant covers a lot of ground: sushi, katsu, tempura, noodles, nabe, and other deftly prepared classics. The restaurant is famous for its fried oysters, grilled squid, hamachi kama, and sake-steamed seabass, as well as Hashimoto’s signature oyster shooter — uni and a quail egg — downed in one go. This former BYOB now offers Japanese beer and sake, including a shochu-fortified house sake crafted by Hiroko Yokohama, one of a growing number of woman sake masters in Japan. Best for: Traditional sushi and Japanese comfort dishes with standout fish and a no-fuss, homey feel." - McConnell Quinn
"Everybody loves Hana, a central Phoenix stalwart run by sushi chef Lori Hashimoto and her family for over a decade. All the classic sashimi and sushi rolls are here, as well as specialties such as ankimo sliders (marinated monkfish liver set on a lemon slice and topped with sunny side up quail egg, daikon, green onion, and nori) and the Hana Pride (yellowtail, tuna, salmon, krab, albacore, white fish, and pickled burdock root, wrapped in fresh cucumber and dusted with togarashi). This former BYOB now offers Japanese beer and interesting sakes." - Nikki Buchanan
"Lori Hashimoto’s family-style Japanese restaurant covers a lot of ground: sushi, katsu, tempura, noodles, nabe, and other deftly prepared classics. The restaurant is famous for its fried oysters, grilled squid, hamachi kama, and sake-steamed seabass, as well as Hashimoto’s signature oyster shooter — uni and a quail egg — downed in one go. This former BYOB now offers Japanese beer and sake, including a shochu-fortified house sake crafted by Hiroko Yokohama, one of a growing number of woman sake masters in Japan." - Mcconnell Quinn, Chris Malloy, Nikki Buchanan
"This family-owned restaurant has been a part of the Phoenix dining community for 14 years and running, sharing its delicious Japanese fare. There’s so much on the menu, from sushi to lobster, but diners can’t get enough of the shio ramen, which is topped with yakibuta pork, bamboo, green onion, narutomaki, and wakame." - Jamie Phillis
"Lorie Hashimoto’s beloved Japanese restaurant remains open for takeout and delivery. Diners can order from a wide roster of Japanese staples, like sushi, katsu, and agedashi tofu. Raw gyoza are also on offer for pan-frying at home. Look for the $18 curry special that feeds two." - Chris Malloy
