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Santa Monica - Sushi Hanashi restaurant
6.4

Sushi Hanashi

  • Santa Monica
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Creative dishes, average taste

Sushi Hanashi showcases creativity in its extensive selection of rolls, but seems to drop the ball when it comes to taste. High praises are received for Spicy Tuna on Crunch Rice Roll, Santa Monica Roll, and the Sashimi Combo, all fresh and generously portioned. However, some sushi aficionados find their taste adventure somewhat flavorless and disappointing.

  • Great Quality

    Frequent mentions of super fresh, high-quality sushi, and seafood.

  • Okay Value

    Standard pricing with decent quality, an acceptable dining option.

Top 3 dishes at Sushi Hanashi

  1. 1

    Spicy Tuna on Crunch Rice Roll 🏆

    Phenomenal roll with fresh, crunchy rice and perfectly spicy tuna.

    Spicy Tuna on Crunch Rice Roll dish
  2. 2

    Hannashi Roll

    Most agree the hannashi roll is an always satisfying, must-try dish.

    Hannashi Roll dish
  3. 3

    Sushi with Black Rice

    Black rice provides a unique, healthy twist on traditional sushi.

    Sushi with Black Rice dish

Vibe: Unimpressive ambiance setting

While Sushi Hanashi does have a buzz about it given its bustling crowd, the vibe often falls short due to its subpar seating and uninviting atmosphere. As a date spot, it leaves a lot to be desired, especially when it gets packed leading to crowding. Drink options and prices are reasonable but service can be hit or miss.

  • Okay Drinks

    Happy hour, reasonable drink prices, but eh service, according to reviews.

  • Aesthetic

    Subpar seating and uninviting atmosphere negatively affected some patrons.

Perks: Parking woes, low service

Struggles in finding parking and slow service seem to cast a shadow over Sushi Hanashi's overall appeal. Particularly for groups, slow and inconsistent food service becomes a problem. While the setting is conducive for noise-free conversations, it's anything but suitable for a large group or kids.

  • Easy To Hear

    Quiet atmosphere perfect for conversations with a date, relaxing ambience.

  • Bad Service

    Extremely slow service detracts from the quality dining experience.