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Eastside - Hana Haru Japanese restaurant
6.6

Hana Haru Japanese

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    okay
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tower of flavor on a budget

While the menu at Hana Haru Japanese might not stand out as exceptionally inventive, the Teriyaki combos and Mushroom Tempura manage to win hearts with their potent flavors and crisp coatings. The occasional judgment on the freshness of the ingredients is offset by the undeniable value that the generous portions offer.

  • Great Value

    Great value sushi, economical price, abundant food, quality for money.

  • Okay Quality

    Varied opinions on freshness, with most finding ingredients quality high.

Top 3 dishes at Hana Haru Japanese

  1. 1

    Teriyaki Chicken/Beef/Tempura Combo 🏆

    Tempura consistently praised as flavorful, crispy, and perfectly prepared.

    Teriyaki Chicken/Beef/Tempura Combo dish
  2. 2

    Spicy BBQ Chicken

    The dish is life-changing with perfect mix of flavors and always delicious.

    Spicy BBQ Chicken dish
  3. 3

    Mushroom Tempura

    Tempura's coating is light, crispy, perfectly cooked; veggies inside are perfection.

    Mushroom Tempura dish

Vibe: Feels like a twilight zone

The ambiance at Hana Haru leans more towards unsettling than welcoming with its cramped space and irregular lighting. Couple that with the fumbling of drink orders and you’ve got an ambiance that’s not exactly fit for a romantic date, let alone buzz-worthy.

  • Bad Drinks

    Waitress confused on drink orders, unclear on available selections.

Perks: Balancing act with some slip-ups

Making reservations is unequivocally recommended for an easy dining experience, but be prepared for the challenge of finding parking. The overall service can toggle between being slow to exceptionally friendly. Although the interior is not suited for large parties, the restaurant remarkably caters well to kids.

  • Great For Kids

    Service is attentive, cheery, great with kids, providing a peaceful dining.

  • Okay Service

    Some experienced occasional slow service, but generally found staff friendly.

  • Bad For Groups

    Limited space, not good for big groups, reservations needed for seating.