Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant

This is the only restaurant with authentic Japanese food in Florida that I have ever tried. I did not try sushi or sashimi because they didn’t have any that day but we had curry rice and side dishes that tasted like what you would find in Japan. It was so nice to eat Japanese food like mozuku and chawanmushi that is not at all catering to American tastes. They even have natto on the menu. I will definitely be back. The prices are reasonable. The staff were really nice.

My wife and I have been coming here since 2020 and the quality of the food is still amazing. Every time we fly down to FL for Disney, we have to stop here for a bite. Each trip brings us back Authentic sushi awaits A timeless treasure

Traditional Japanese restaurant that has lots of variety. I like that they stick to the classics and don't venture into fusion. The cooked dishes are done particularly well, but some of the sushi didn't taste fresh. My favorites were the nabeyaki udon, chawanmushi, tamago nigiri, eel nigiri, and tuna nigiri. Prices were reasonable. Service was friendly. The only odd thing is that they prefer calling ahead to make reservations even if the restaurant isn't full. Edit: Sukiyaki is also great!

I love the atmosphere walking into the restaurant. This place really reminds me of Japan and their Oolong Tea really hit the spot for me since it’s so good and refreshing. Their toro and salmon nigiri is so fresh and delicious. The tamago tasted a bit old and plain. Their sushi roll shrimp tempura is super crunchy and spicy tuna is fresh. The gyoza tasted good (4/5). The niku udon broth had a great umami flavor and the udon has a great consistency (wasn’t too hard). Tempura soba is delicious and the broth warm the soul. I would recommend tempura udon, but the soba still tastes very refreshing with the hot broth. The soba noodles tasted really good. Although, soba noodles is easy to make, but the cold soup blend so well with the refreshing soba. The tempura is perfect battered, once you dip it into the cold broth, it’s so perfect. The closest I can get to Japan. IG: BEEFYFOODIE

If you want to experience authentic Japanese cuisine, I highly recommend this place. I am Japanese and the taste is one of the few authentic food I’ve had in Florida. I also think it is quite cheap for the quality. My husband and I had noodles and donburi for less than $15 each. This is comparable to many dinner prices at chain places. The taste is homemade. This place is a hidden gem and I highly recommend!

Average. The food quality is fine but too less compare to its price. Three small fried chicken pieces ( same size as a quarter of lemon) is $7 and the suyaki may only feed one people. No idea how they got such a good review on the little red book. Also they do not have any sushi and sashimi right now.

This restaurant deserves an average score above 4.5 considering Orlando has been a desert of delicious cuisine. - It’s a more authentic Asian restaurant vibe. Quiet, peaceful, waitress being more invisible but still providing caring service. (No too annoying “how’s everything”) - wide range of food available. Sashimi is good. For people who are not super familiar with Japanese food, please note, they offer more than just sushi and really worthy a try. - yes they limit customers for quality service. So you would better make a reservation ahead and be prepared for the scarce parking spots. Def will visit again if I would ever visit Orlando.

Located near the end of a standard tourist strip mall on International Drive, lies a small, unassuming traditional Japanese restaurant. The decor is calming and welcoming, with the feeling that you are eating in a homes courtyard. The menu is packed with Japanese classics, Soba, Udon, Hot Pots, Sushi and more. They often have seasonal offerings as well. This time of year it’s mushrooms. The staff is welcoming and helpful with suggestions. We booked this with group of friends as a planning for an upcoming trip to Japan, and loved it. Don’t miss out on the selection of Saki either . The parking situation is a little odd with most of the spaces in the area taken up by reserved spots only. You may have to park and well a bit to get there.