Stumbled upon this gem. Next to a behemoth buffet chain, Hanamaru is a delight. The tempura veggies were sublime. ... the hot pot was fantastic! Service is great and the place is obviously family owned and operated. ... get here early only 5 tables available. ... read more

Hanamaru - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Very very good!! I love this place. Food is awesome and the flavor is the best. Real Japanese food! read more

It is hard to find such an authentic Japanese restaurant where offers Japanese popular dishes besides sushi in Utah. Only 4 tables, so you may want to make a reservation in advance. I ordered Kawara soba which was slightly sweeter than what I know and the noodle could be more crunchy. But never thought I find it in US. Spicy salmon roll, the balance of the sushi rice and salmon, vinegar in the rice was perfect. Not over priced. Pretty much self service, so be ready. Will visit again. read more

This is one of Ogden's hidden gems. The food is prepared with skill and care in the kitchen right next to the patrons and in full view, and is served as soon as it's been cooked, fresh and hot. No heat lamps here! The sushi rolls are outstanding - full of flavor and no skimping on ingredients. It's a small, intimate place, so it's probably a good idea to leave the kids at home this time. Prices are reasonable, so treating your significant other to a really good dinner doesn't break the bank. Do yourself a favor and try Hanamaru! read more

Came here two nights in a row! Once with my husband and then brought back our family. Yummy! read more

Hanamaru - Playboy and shrimp tempura rolls. Rainbow roll last night. - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Like I'm back in Tokyo. The owners are delightful and the food is fantastic. We go for the lunch special frequently.

Authentic and delicious . I knew I was in for a treat with the smell and atmosphere when I walked in. Got the chicken katsu and Las Vegas sushi. Some of the best I've ever had in my travels. Quiet and homey place to boot. Highly recommend! read more

I'm in town for work and found this place on Yelp. Small restaurant just off the main road. Inside and out, the place has a warm welcoming feel (the Studio Ghibli soundtrack playing in the background was really nice). I was looking forward to trying the Katsu curry, but they were out of curry by the time we got there. I was a little disappointed, but my friend and I ordered a bunch of different things to share. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The tempura was delicious and perfectly cooked. The sashimi was fresh and just melted when eaten. The curry dipping sauce for the tempura was great. The owners are wonderfully friendly and charming. I love this place. Only problem with Hanamaru is it's not closer to home. I'll definitely be back before I leave. read more

Hanamaru - sashimi, miso soup, gyoza, tempura, grilled salmon - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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Been there several times, would go more often but their hours always catch me off guard or they can't accommodate a group of six without reservation. Have tried several various items. Always recommend to out of towners read more

This was, hands down, the best Japanese cuisine I've had in Utah. The restaurant itself is SUPER tiny with all of four or five tables, plus a few seats at the bar. Fortunately, it makes up for this with HUGE flavor. Everything about the meal was fantastic. The appetizers were amazing, the entree was amazing, the sushi rolls were amazing. I'm looking forward to going back and trying everything that I didn't get to on my first attempt! read more

Absolutely amazing as usual! No wait to be seated and ordering is stress free and the price is great! Best place to come for lunch or any occasion! read more

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Man I'm so glad I was finally able to go here. Went for my buddies birthday and the food was soooo good. The hot pot was fantastic the sushi was great and I loved how out of the way it was. You definitely want to make sure you get a reservation so you can guarantee a table cause this place fills up fast read more

This place was amazing! They have so many items on the menu that you don't typically find in Japanese restaurants in Utah. They have udon, katsu curry, and my personal favorite katsu donburi. Of course they have sushi as well. Everything here tastes good and very authentic. The owners and cooks are Japanese and they cook really well. They have a different system of service there. They are usually cooking and often call out your table number for you to pick up your meal and take to your table rather than bring it out to you. If you are looking for authentic soul food from Japan, other than Americanized sushi, this is the place to go. There is something on the menu for everyone to try. I was only able to try the udon, chicken katsu curry, and katsu donburi. So far I like them all. The chicken katsu wasn't as fluffy as I remembered it in Japan, although we have very different climates and ingredients hear that can make it difficult to get the exact replica of a food from a different country. Overall it is definitely a place you should go if you want to have a close to authentic experience in Utah. read more

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I finally found an authentic Japanese restaurant here in Ogden. This will probably be my new go-to place when I crave for Japanese food! I ordered my favorites; salmon sashimi, gyoza, sukiyaki. I shared this with my husband and we were both so full. I wouldn't mind paying. Little more to taste authenticity. read more

Hanamaru - Salmon Sashimi and Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Loved it. From the food to the setting to the service, all A +. The appetizers are awesome, from the sushi to the soft shell crab. The main course was delicious and awesome to watch them cook it. The dessert was great as well. This is a must try if you visit Ogden. read more

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Hanamaru provides fantastic cuisine at a reasonable price. The ambiance is also very nice. They have a nice selection of different Japanese food and all I have tried has been delicious. It is definitely one of the better restaurants in Ogden if you're looking for Japanese ambience. They offer a great selection of well prepared Japanese delights including curries, soba noodles and other delicious choices. Their udon is also terrific with generous portions and very tasty soup. You feel like you are dining with a Japanese family! In all, it is really a very nice experience. My only complaint is their parking which can be troublesome. They have a deep lot behind the restaurant and if someone parks in front of your car, you have to have some excellent driving skills to escape. Park on the street if you have a big vehicle to make things easier. read more

Five stars. It just is. As someone who just moved here from Japan, I have to say the food was authentic and delicious. I had the tempura soba and Playboy roll. My husband had the beef shabu shabu and shrimp tempura roll. I wish there was more sushi/raw fish (like a chirashi bowl) but I'll take it! We will be coming back OFTEN. read more

Hanamaru - Tonkatsu Miso Ramen~ I loved it. - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

I lived in Japan for a couple of years and i have eaten at a lot of Japanese restaraunts. This was by far the best Japanese food i have eaten. I had the yaki niku and it was great. My inarizushi shell looked homemade... Delicious! Would recommend to everyone! read more

My friends like this place but it is too far from Japan. Good, fresh, flavorful sushi in the middle of an area of town where there's very little good food. This is a small, unpretentious very authentic sushi joint. However they have seven or eight stools and a counter where you can eat in. I ordered a spicy tuna avocado roll and a spicy yellowtail. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the fish obviously fresh. The spicy tuna had a nice smoky kind of spice, that was good and a little bit unusual. Udon was so good. read more

Such a cute place. Only 4 tables and a bar to sit at but you get a very cozy feel and great food. read more

Hanamaru - Rainbow, California, and Playboy rolls. Yummy!!! - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Charming. Be prepared for a full room. Local small, intimate and popular. Worth the wait.

Tiny atmospheric restaurant. It has like 5 tables. That is it. So on the weekend reservations are a must! I went on a Wednesday, late, and four tables were full. Decent food. I got the sukiyaki. It was good and the price was good. Not great. But good. I will go back and try something different. read more

This place is great. You know it's good Japanese food when the other people in the place are Japanese and everyone is speaking Japanese. I understand this place was recently renovated since the pictures above don't match up with the place now. Still has a good look and now a bar area. Service was great but I expected it to be since there isn't a lot of room for a ton of people. I will be going back for sure to try the noodles. read more

It's probably the best 'little' restaurant in Ogden! It only has 4 tables inside (plus seating @Sushi Bar) & during the warmer months there's a patio. And it's truly a mom & pop (+ daughter) place......mom's cooking and pop's doing sushi (& daughter is a great hostess/server)! There were three of us & we shared pot stickers (sorry I forgot the proper name) which were very tasty. Then it was on to pork curry, salmon teriyaki, & Vegas roll. All of which were excellent!! Even the miso soup was good which I don't normally get but, it came with dinner. There's many more items I'm looking forward to trying on my next visit. read more

We were out and about on a Thursday evening and weren't sure where to go for dinner with our 15 and 19 year old boys. I happened to remember seeing the restaurant in the past, so we decided to give it a try and were not disappointed one bit. It's very authentic and unique for the area, plus the food was amazing! We shared edamame, a california roll and the salmon sashimi for our appetizers. The boys both ordered the chicken katsu dinner and my wife and I shared the chicken katsu curry, which was delicious. We loved everything and the miso soup was probably the best we have ever had The owners are very friendly and the service was spot on. We will definately be back again and again and again! read more

Very authentic Japanese Cuisine around here. Really good food. You must go!! If you haven't, let's check it out read more

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I like this place, food is good and cheap! The food quality are stable. I come here almost one year. I like have lunch in this restaurant!

Fantastic! True traditional Japanese fare that is incredible! Fresh sushi and dinner bento combos to die for! The offstreet parking is minimal is my only gripe! read more

This little eatery is very cozy and the order system is well organized. I sat down and got menu from the side cubby of the table and there was instructions there on how to self serve, everything from getting water and utensil to ordering the food. I got spicy tonkatsu ramen. The broth was delicious, and the noodle was very chewy. Overall, a very satisfying bowl of ramen. I would totally come back again: read more

Get there early, ramen does run out! Tiny authentic place with some of the best ramen in Utah! My husband and I love to go on Saturday mornings (11am), if you are not there at opening expect to have to wait there are only about 6 tables and 6 seats at the bar, but the wait is worth it! Fried Gyoza is amazing too, but then again everything here is amazing. They also have a cooking school in half of the building so be sure to grab a schedule or look on their website for their upcoming classes! Such a fun date night! read more

We found this beautiful little place a couple of months ago and have been back weekly (at least!) since. Best sushi we've ever had - favorites are Playgirl and the Red Dragon (spicy!). It's just a small place - we've been seated out on the deck once or twice, but so clean and pretty. The owner built and did the beautiful woodwork himself. Owned by he and his wife and their daughter. We've only tried the sushi and some of the appetizers. Not a huge selection of sushi rolls, but they're all amazing and fresh. We've tried several other places and we always come back to Hanamaru. read more

Small intimate hidden gem! I love ramen days (Saturdays) their presentation is phenomenal! The service is a little different. You have to get used to it but nothing to complain about. You order and take it to the front and drop off your ticket at the 'order/pick up counter' sometimes they bring it to you - (my boyfriend and I have had it brought to our table countless time) I think it goes off how busy the place is. Anything on the menu is great I love the Miso Tonkotsu Ramen. The doors open at 11 and there is always people waiting outside because THEY SELL OUT! - I love the hype and makes it a little more special knowing you're getting the best from the best - feels exclusive and totally worth every penny (not expensive) $9.45. - don't miss out because a week feels like a long time when you get here around noon and they've sold out! Trust me I've been upset about it. - Enjoy!! read more

This is a really tiny place, but they make amazing food. We had the Playboy and California rolls and the katsu chicken dinner. Delicious! The service was great and it was fun sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen. read more

I had the Japanese curry, I haven't been to Japan, but it was really similar to the type I've had in Korea which I just loved (I can't imagine they're too different). It's interesting comfort food. I can't remember what my wife had, but I do remember we both really liked our experience. I will go back. read more

Liked the ambiance and service. Great place for udon style noodles. Curry needs some work, not much taste and was a bit watery. read more

This is one of our favorite places to eat in Utah period. We've loved everything we've eaten here. Make sure to either make reservations or get there right when they open or else you'll be waiting a while, the restaurant only seats about 20 people and the two owners are also the only cooks. read more

Great food, great find! I went for my birthday and hadn't been before. They aren't open everyday but when we went, there was a line and for good reason, the sushi is super fresh and other dishes were excellent! I have a friend that just moved here from Japan a few years ago and confirms this is the most authentic Japanese rest. She's found here so far! read more

I'm not a five star guy, but this place is amazing. Small, a bit underwhelming environment but the food is really 5 stars. Recommend and come early. I have heard they have sold out by 1pm. read more

I lived in Japan for 15+ years and loved the food. This restaurant was able to bring Japanese cuisine to Utah! The chef, staff, and food are all amazing. read more

Ramen!!! I can't believe I've lived in ogden this long with out knowing about this place! They have great food but the best is the ramen. They only serve it on Saturdays for lunch but it's so worth it! read more