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    Hanaka

    4.9 (26 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Sawyer B.

    Absolutely amazing experience. If you want a complete Omakase, this is the place to go in Orange County. A personalized and authentic pairing experience, I couldn't have asked for more. It isn't too formal, despite it being my first experience I felt comfortable and more than happy to be here. Don't miss this hidden gem.

    Logan B.

    Such an incredible, tasty, informational and joyous experience. So grateful to have found Hanaka and be able to attend their omakase tasting. I cannot rave about this place, the food, the sake, Hiro and Yuka enough! It's an intimate dining experience that you really can't find anywhere else. Cant wait to go back and bring friends!!

    I really had an incredible experience here. It was my first omakase experience and everything prepared by chef Hiro was perfection, every flavor was perfectly balance and the order of the food was exceptional. Our host also created such a fun and exciting atmosphere and the owner was available through zoom to guide the experience as well and educate on sake pairings (I believe the owner is usually available at the omakase and this was an exception, but our host did a great job). Amazing experience with amazing food, I can't wait to come back. It was my anniversary with my partner and they even prepared a little cake - this personalization meant a lot to us as the other dinners we attended for our anniversary did not have this level of thoughtfulness. Can't recommend this place enough!!!

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    Anna C.

    Fun little spot for sake tasting! There's also a wide selection of items for sale. The sake sets are really pretty and the price range for Sake bottles is very reasonable. I've been here 3 times now, and have enjoyed every visit. This place is definitely a hidden gem, great for solo drinks, a date, or just a small hangout with friends and family. Each month, the menu list changes :) which is great for someone like me that likes variety.

    Ryan K.

    Best Sushi and Sake Experience in Orange County. They have very limited openings, for the private Sushi and Sake tasting so book well in advance

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    Best sake selection in OC, great ambiance. Izakaya and omakase nights are a must. The owner and staff are phenomenal

    Tasting flight. Changes monthly!
    Krist S.

    South OC's hidden gem uncovered! We stumbled upon this place waiting for our pizza from the same plaza (Brooklyn where you at?!) We were actually walking towards the Greek market and noticed SAKE TASTING. Let's just say we never made it to the market. This place has a wide selection of sake and a very knowledgeable owner who is more than willing to help with suggestions and drop some knowledge when it comes to sake. Hoping to normalize sake drinking and make it less confusing when deciding what to select, Hanaka brings a great selection and great atmosphere. The back of the retail store has a tasting room which has some food selections and sushi on the weekends. We will definitely be back to try different bottles and just chop it up with the owner. Support small business!

    Udon

    With only seating for 8 at the bar and only doing 2 seatings per week, Thursday and Saturday nights, this place will be in high demand. The 15 courses, 3 appetizers paired with sake followed by 12 pieces of perfectly prepared fish were amazing. The chef and owner / sake sommelier were knowledgeable and very friendly. This intimate place is not about over paying for decor. The food and sake are the stars of the show.

    Jennifer C.

    Omg I wish I know this place earlier!! They have so many sake selection and sake tasting. The owner is so nice and the sake is so good. You will be able to taste variety sake that you will never have at restaurant. I am going to be the owner bff!

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    Kenji S.

    You can buy sake at Japanese supermarkets, but only HANAKA can do tasting at Orange County!

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    6 months ago

    such a great experience. I even learned a lot about Sake. Thank you to the team at Hanaka. Can't wait to go back.

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    The food, the drinks, the vibes.... You can't go wrong choosing this place. Highly recommend for an amazing omakase experience in south OC

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    Wow, just wow! Amazing omakase and intimate setting. Sake selection robust and pairing was beautiful. A true hidden gem.

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    4 years ago

    Adorable spot for great sake and Japanese snacks! They even have a tasting bar in the back.

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    3 years ago

    Owner is very friendly, she helped me to do special orders and keep the communication updates. Great selections of sake and Japanese wines.

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    5 years ago

    It is a shop where you can experience the tasting of rare sake in Orange County.

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