Hanabi Japanese Restaurant

01/13/09

Mediocriti

by frabjousdey

Hanabi is where you go when you need sushi but you don't want to spend a lot.

I will say that their combo dinners are a good deal: it's not very high-quality and the meats are sort of gristly, but they do give you a lot of it.

• Pros: not too expensive
• Cons: not too tasty, either

11/03/06

safe bet

by ifyouaskme

I've been a customer for years, primarily due to the location. I can't understand why there aren't more sushi options in the lower Haight since there's a need and demand. Hanabi definetly lacks in originality but has been consistent with its average quality. I do appreciate the fact that they give a free miso and tofu salad with the purchase of three rolls. I usually get my stuff to go since I'm not a fan of the music that so many others seem to like.

• Pros: good location
• Cons: ordinary offerings

09/24/06

lower haight sushi

by dgaff

i would love to rally for all local places in the lower haight. hanabi has super friendly staff and a great mellow environment. but, living out here in sf with the choices of great sushi, i can't rave about my sushi experiences at hanabi. it's just - plain. and for the price (def less than grandeho's kamekeyo if you're looking for something else close-ish), I've opted to walk over to "no name" sushi (yokoso nippon) off of 15th and church for bargainacious sashimi and yummy rolls. i would never want to see hanabi go away - we must have sushi in the lower haight. Just make the sushi taste experience really engaging, fresh and make you come back for more. i went to hanabi straight off the 71 one afternoon with a serious craving for sushi; got my order, and it was just - ok. i guess for the price i expect a little more "yay", and knowing this I'll also opt to go to Nijiya Supermarket in Japantown, go to the back and pick my fish, whether they've already cut it for serving size or I do it on my own. Let's keep Hanabi, just figure out how they can maintain rent and the sushi experience.