Hana re
Sushi restaurant · Costa Mesa ·
Intimate omakase counter serving artful seasonal seafood & tasting menus
Intimate omakase counter serving artful seasonal seafood & tasting menus
"Did not retain its Michelin star(s) at the 2025 ceremony." - Rebecca Roland
"Tucked away in the back corner of a Costa Mesa shopping mall, this intimate ten-seat counter offers a relaxing retreat from the outside world. Chef Atsushi Yokoyama skillfully oversees a leisurely omakase, beginning with variety of composed dishes such as chawanmushi with blue shrimp and smoked trout roe, perhaps followed by such delicacies as hairy crab dressed with tangy tosazu gelee, or tender braised abalone with leek puree and Hokkaido uni. Nigiri forms the final portion of the savory menu, continuing the theme of simply prepared, excellent quality seafood. To finish, a delicate almond panna cotta with seasonal fruit. A compelling variety of sake options adds an additional appeal." - Michelin Inspector
"The omakase-only Hana re is a 10-seat sushi-ya helmed by Atsushi Yokoyama. Located in an industrial storage crate at the Lab in Costa Mesa, the Michelin star counter feels like a hidden gem, even though its stellar fish preparations are no secret anymore. Yokoyama and one server, who also assists with wine pairings, put out an omakase experience that includes bite sized crab perched atop eel tempura, scallops enveloped in gelee, welk shellfish with celery root, caviar and shiso. Reservations can be made via text at (714) 545-2800 for the $250 omakase." - Jenn Tanaka
"One star. The price for an omakase at this fancy sushi counter in Costa Mesa starts at $250 and goes up depending on what’s on the seasonal and finely shaped menu." - Eater Staff
"I seek the intimate omakase at Hana Re at The LAB, orchestrated by chef Atsushi Yokoyama; hidden in an amalgam of shipping containers, its unassuming vibe makes it a bona fide destination for sushi aficionados." - Jenn Tanaka