We went for our wedding anniversary. The food was great, the atmosphere really cute, but the server made the experience. From the start Dee made us feel taken care of. He explained everything very well, gave awesome recommendations, and was very attentive. Even when it got busy and food was taking a little more time he kept checking on us so we felt confident that we were in good hands. These days it's so hard to get decent service that when you get great service it really stands out. Thank you, Dee! read more

My mans insisted on a weekend lunch date and this was his spot. We showed up around 1 and were seated right away. It wasn't busy, but this place is also tucked away in a quiet pocket off of N. Lamar so I didn't think too much of it. It looks like you can do à la carte, but we were here for the all-you-can-eat. This man did not hold back! He was ordering almost 20 pieces of sashimi at a time and loving every minute of it. I enjoyed the rolls and appetizers but the grand finale is what really sealed the deal. It wasn't on the menu, but ask for the tempura fried Oreos. They melt in your mouth and really round out the meal. By the end we were so full that we didn't have dinner that night. This experience can be yours for one crisp Benjamin. read more

We decided to check out Hanami for dinner and it was truly a great experience. The hostess was extremely welcoming and very friendly. She sat us at our table and took our drink order. The server was quick to come to the table and we started our food order. Everything we ordered was delicious and had a great taste. The Salmon taco was one of my favorites and the wonton shell was amazing. The Mango Tango roll had great pieces and the rolls were big. The monster roll was perfectly fried and wasn't too much batter. It was light and a nice touch. I would highly recommend trying this place if you are looking for a new AYCE sushi restaurant. read more

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Let's start with good... the food was really good but the service was bad, really bad. The waitress forgot to order half the orders, it took her forever to take our orders and the. Got half of them wrong. The food took forever to come, like 40 minutes per dish then the waitress would just disappear even though she had just 4 tables. None of the staff who served us the food could tell us what the food was, they just plopped the food down. On top of this I'm allergic to shellfish and told them this. One server brought me shrimp and I asked if they knew of my shellfish allergy and she looked and said oh we did sorry. It was an absolute mess and a disaster which is sad because the restaurant is really cute and the food tasted good. read more

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I am a little hesitant to dine at any seafood related eateries in Texas. I went to the soft opening last night with my husband and a group of our friends. Hanami was packed and the decor is modern yet comfortable. The pricing and the quality for an AYCE experience is fair and worth it. The manager delivered us a plate of sashimi and the slices are generous Texas size and impressively good quality. Our table was a bit heartbroken when we heard the Toro was sold out. We did our best to order a variety of food within the 2 hour time slot. With our meal we had an unfiltered slightly sweet and sour sake. My friend ordered the Dark Horse, it was a well balanced cocktail. We order various Crudos. These were elegantly sliced and slathered in various sauces. Shrimp, tofu, and vegetable tempura was prepared well. One of our friends ordered the galbi, sauce was too sweet and meat was bit tough so was the pork garlic robata. The king oyster and shrimp robata was very flavorful, too chewy and dry. I ordered the takyiyaki which was flavorful but slightly undercooked. My husband and I ordered the Rock Roll and Hanami Roll. Rock Roll is light and refreshing and the Hanami Roll was balanced perfectly with all the ingredients and the rice was not over powering. One of the tallest and friendliest servers gave us 2 complimentary rolls. One Roll reminded me of a flavorful crab salad with salmon sashimi. Quite tasty for a no rice roll. The other roll our table didn't enjoyed as much. One of our friends described it as kimchi like rice with tuna. One of our friends ordered a ramen dish and she was a little disappointed as the flavor was 2 dimensional from her POV. As for the baked scallops, it must have been really good because it didn't make it to my end of the table. Oh well next time. We really appreciate the manager stopping by our table to make sure we got everything. She was accommodating and professional. Our main server was very friendly, welcoming but for the majority of the time not present.The only feedback for Hanami is to have the tub for clearing tables on a cart. It is a little unappetizing when it is on the table while eating dessert. Our table was looking forward to the mango mochi and they sold out. Another reason to come back. However, the green tea and red bean ice cream were very creamy, flavorful, and not too sweet. Everyone like the the green tea mochi over the vanilla. Overall my husband and I will be back for the food and wish Hanami much success after this soft opening. read more

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Great all-you-can-eat sushi with a wide variety of fresh rolls, appetizers, and made-to-order options. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall value was excellent. read more

So you can't access dinner items during lunch time? What is this? 2000s? I've been informed by my server last week that we can order dinner items during lunch. I just found out about this place last week and this is already my 3rd visit. But this just makes me to never come back here. Food is fantastic but y'all have shitty parking hence dinner menu during lunch. And it's 2:11PM...it ain't that far from 3:30PM. read more

Hands down my favorite AYCE sushi spot. Good menu, good vibes inside , great service and vibes in the restaurant read more

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Hanami AYCE today was by far the best experience me and my family had. This is our second time back & it was even better than the first. Let's start off with the good: Starting with food we were a huge fan of the crudos & the toro roll. The sizing of certain rolls changed around but that's okay. Still in the soft opening. Sashimi was fresh and pretty thick sliced compared to other AYCE, but the highlight was the blue fin tuna. Our waitress said it came straight from Japan so that's pretty dang neat. Amazing service from our waitress Brianna. Best waitress we've had from here. She was able to help me and my wife with celebrating our Mother's Day weekend together with the kids and made us feel special. We saw she had been busy with an overwhelming amount of tables so bless her for being so attentive. Now the bad: We were not a fan of the sexy roll there was too much rice not enough meat for that roll only. Our other rolls were great. Beer tastes like the lines might be dirty so be cautious there. There is a bunch of flies and gnats compared to our first time here hopefully that gets resolved soon or maybe next time we'll bring fans. Besides the great service, food was slow coming out. Worth the price? Yes, just be sure to have the entire 2 hours free because they take long coming out. P.S. they do validate parking so that's a nice plus. read more

Very good value, service and quality for the price. Everything was made fast and very clean cuts of fish. Highly recommend.

I wouldn't recommend coming here based on our experience. When we arrived, we clearly asked for a table for four (even holding up four fingers), and the hostess told us the wait would be 30-45 minutes. We later received a message saying our table was ready, but when we checked in, the host seemed confused and said they thought we only needed a table for two. We were then told we'd have to wait another 30-40 minutes. Looking back, the confusion and extended wait should have been a red flag, and we probably should've gone to a different AYCE sushi spot. At that point, though, we had already been waiting, so we decided to stay. Once seated, the service didn't improve. It took about 20 minutes before our waiter came by, and even then, he didn't introduce himself or explain how the menu worked--he just dropped off water and disappeared for another 20 minutes. After placing our first order, the food arrived in about 10-15 minutes, which was fine, but after we finished, we waited another 20-25 minutes just to see our waiter again so we could place a second round. The same pattern repeated, and it became frustrating watching other tables receive more attentive service while we were left waiting. Eventually, we gave up and asked for the check. We were disappointed because we enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi, but after about an hour, we had only managed to order two rounds. We also never received a water refill. We ended up leaving still hungry, which made the whole experience feel like a waste of money. As for the food, it was average at best. The crudo was confusing, as it came with sriracha, which overpowered the flavor of the fish and sauce. One of the rolls fell apart when we picked it up, and the yellowtail sashimi didn't taste fresh--it seemed like it may have been previously frozen and thawed the same day. The restaurant itself felt cramped, with too many tables packed into a small space, making it difficult to move around. It was also uncomfortably cold and somewhat smoky inside. Overall, the combination of disorganized seating, slow and inattentive service, and underwhelming food made for a disappointing experience. read more

I went there on a Sunday around 2pm, there was a decent amount of people but there was still lots of empty seating. We had never gone but were willing to try it out since we'd seen it often on our commute. We were a group of six so we got seated in the back room and overall it had good ambiance. Immediately upon sitting down I felt uncomfortable because the chairs were too small, and though there were benches available I didn't want to inconvenience my group by asking us to move, so I went outside to confirm if the outside chairs were bigger before going in a requesting to use a chair from outside and staff promptly helped me move it and cleaned it for me to sit. Overall the food was good but I wasn't anything special. The cost of rolls felt overpriced when compared to other similar locations and had it not been AYCE I wouldn't have dined here. Service was friendly however there would be 15-20 minute waits between getting the fresh/raw rolls and some of the sashimi, so there were periods of time where we were just awkwardly waiting. I like gauging how the rolls tastes in comparison to the price and the first one I ordered was the mango tango roll which I thought was lacking despite being almost $20. One item I would highly recommend is the baked scallop roll. It was very good and actually came out pretty fast. The sashimi was good and some pieces did taste better than others purely because of the type of fish. Overall, the food was fine but the chair, the long wait times, and defeated expectations of yummy food left me wanting more from the experience. I don't think I would go again but wouldn't stop someone from going themselves if they wanted to give it a try. read more

Good place for AYCE sushi. Soft opening right now but food quality and service are superb

I'm pretty frustrated I went here tonight BEFORE 9:30 and got turned away because "last seating is at 9:30". I'm a single person. I won't take long. I definitely will be done by 10:00PM which is the advertised close. read more

Who ever decided to make the no rice roll with crab salad is a horrible person. One of the worst rolls I've ever had in my life. Service was mediocre at best and provided by what seemed high schoolers. Giving it two stars since the crudo wasn't too bad. Definitely not worth the price or experience. Just go next door to bamboo house for affordable and amazing food. read more

Went to Hanami with a group of friends for dinner and was not impressed. We thought they had just opened as a "soft open" was mentioned but there are reviews from February so no idea what's going on there. Our edamame came out quickly but everything else came out sporadically, even though we tried to strategically group our orders together. The food itself was fine; the hot food came out fresh and the rolls were well-made. The drinks were very watery, though, and were not worth the price. (On that note, they should consider leashing the bartender to the bar as our drinks took about half an hour to come out [and he forgot one!]. Meanwhile the bartender (tall older man) was wandering around talking with the hostess and the cooks. If I'm paying $19 for a watered down cocktail, at least give it to me within a reasonable time!) Our server (our receipt said Breanah) was honestly the best part of the experience. She was very attentive and checked on our drinks multiple times, even offering to go back and make our missing drink herself. On top of that, she also took care of a table that tried to sneak their dog inside (not a service dog, so not okay!) and was able to sit them out on the patio. She kept our water topped up and paced taking our orders nicely with how we were eating. Overall, there are much better AYCE sushi places with similar food but better drinks and vibes. If this place is truly still in the soft opening phase 3+ months after reviews have been posted, I don't have high hopes that things will improve. read more

pros: the salmon was pretty good. cons: Wow, this place was horrendous. Everything from the food to the service was absolutely unbearable. My party got there at around 5:30, and immediately got seated. After 20 minutes, It then took us getting up and finding a host for the server to serve us. It then took us asking another server and another 20 minutes to get us our waters. We ordered a total of 2 rounds. The first one, all of the appetizers (except for the salmon crudo) were room temp, and unflavorful. We ordered Shrimp Tempura, Agedashi Tofu, Shumai, Baked Mussels, and Tonkatsu Ramen. Everything was bland. The appetizers took ~30 minutes from ordering. The first round of sushi took 45 minutes. The second round of sushi took another 40. Throughout the whole time, we had to ask for water refills and just basic necessities. They didn't bring out wasabi/ginger/soy sauce until after the first round. We got no straws for our water. Our server would constantly forget to bring out our orders since they were also doing miscellaneous tasks like taking out the trash. Both of the tables besides us also got their orders wrong. It took 40 minutes from us asking for ice cream and the check to receiving our ice cream. They got the ice cream order wrong twice. There was 2 hour free garage parking, but because the service was so slow, we ended up having to pay for parking. The restaurant does not validate. I don't think I can put into words just how bad this experience was. It was probably one of my worst dining experiences. In and out, it took us around 2 hours and 40 minutes, when the amount of food we ordered should've been closer to an hour to an hour and a half. Having 4 chefs total for a whole ayce restaurant during the weekend is pretty unacceptable for an establishment that has been open for 3-4 months. read more

Hanami AYCE Sushi - Salmon Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent sushi and service. The rolls were not only delicious but beautifully prepared. The Champion Roll and Honeymoon Roll should not be missed. Every reco from my server was spot on. Don't miss this place! read more

Hanami AYCE Sushi was very tasty, and the service was great. The food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience enjoyable. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I would definitely come back again. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves sushi! read more

The sushi here was very good and the service was quick and friendly! Would eat here again

It was just ok. Some of the sushi definitely tasted a little old / fishy Not the best selection of rolls but some decent ones on there. I had a margarita served in a pint glass that was 90% sour mix off the gun. Servers don't really interact with you much but also didn't come here expecting great service. All in all it's just ok, there's definitely much better quality AYCE sushi restaurants in town for the same price read more

The food was great! There is a wide variety of foods. The service, on point. The wait we were told was an hour but we ended up getting seated and served in 15 minutes. The aesthetic of the restaurant was very nice, very clean and overall very amazing. Our server was Lamone, who provided excellent service and was great server. The price is good for an all you can eat restaurant. I would come here again. read more

Everything was really good. Big sashimi slices. Robata grill has lots of flavor. Sushi rolls are big portions & the mochi tasted very fresh. They have a large menu for AYCE, you feel like a king with all the options. Great food! read more

Its honestly unfortunate, the server was very friendly but we waited 25 minutes for our appetizers, 25 minutes for a crudo at an AYCE. Its clear there needs to be a better system on how food is prepped and ran out. The quality was actually really good for the crudo i had. Overall we left after 30 minutes and chose a different AYCE spot, wish the food didnt take so long. 2.5/5 read more

Wow! This place is delish! Service is top notch, Lilly was super attentive, and the food - holy cannoli it was good! I'm already planning my birthday lunch here!! The ambiance and setup is so cute, and totally photo worthy. 10/10 stars! read more

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We have been dying to try this restaurant, so I took my wife for Valentine's Day, and we were VERY impressed. The sashimi was really good quality, the rolls were awesome, and we loved the grilled skewers, apps and noodle dishes. We tried several of their signature cocktails and sakes, and needless to say we will definitely be back for both the food and the drinks. There was a big crowd for the soft opening and our server did an excellent job at explaining the menu and bringing our food out quickly. The whole restaurant is a vibe and you can tell this is a differentiated AYCE experience in Austin. Our overall experience was a 10/10. We will definitely be back and would recommend Hanami for date nights, family dinners, team happy hours, or corporate dinners. read more

Service was horrible. Didn't get drinks until I called the restaurant after we got our second appetizer. Don't come here. Appetizers are skimpy. I guess I can understand why since it's all you can eat but having to wait this long is ridiculous. read more

Food was just meh. All of our rolls fell apart, as the rice was too dry. Our waiter had too many tables & seemed overwhelmed any time we'd place another order. The entire place was humid and smoky from the kitchen. Overall, there are much better options for AYCE in the area for quality & service, especially for the price. read more

Love this place! Crudos are a must. Favorite roll of the night was the Toro Special. Great service and great quality. 12/10

This is our new customer and I took my sales rep with me to talk to Steven. We ended up eating lunch and we couldn't stop because it was so good. Everything about Hanami AYCE is awesome. Food is so darn good. I usually eat at Sushi Nini but this was so much better. I highly recommend you all to eat here. I am bringing my family and I will have my sales meeting here as well. I already let my team know. Thank you. Johnny Ray - Regional Sales Manager read more

I am usually skeptical of AYCE but this place blew my mind. The fish was incredibly fresh and the Lychee Martini was delicious. The owners even stopped by our table to make sure we were taken care of. The restaurant has a very trendy/hip vide with great lighting (this can make or break a restaurant IMO). It made for a very memorable evening and I will definitely come back. read more

Lunch was well worth the $25. There is a 2-hr time limit but we never felt rushed. Service was great. We had several appetizers, rolls, sashimi, and dessert. Just make sure to eat everything or else they charge for leftovers. I will be visiting again. read more

After trying several new AYCE sushi spots around Austin, this one takes the top spot! The food was fresh and delicious. Our waiter, Lemon, was friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself looks very nice, and the parking garage across from the restaurant was convenient. We will definitely be back! read more

The sushi and sashimi were excellent! It was a great experience with a super attentive service. I would say this is definitely my favorite all you can eat sushi spot in Austin. read more

Food always amazing, atmosphere always great, and wait staff always very kind and accommodating. Ashley was our server tonight and she was freakin awesome! She was running around handling orders left and right with no sweat. Very sweet, hope she knows the boyfriends she served had a great time on our date tonight! read more

Just got back from dinner with bf at Hanami and we will definitely be going back! Food was amazing especially the unagi hand roll and salmon crudo. Service was also great! Our server Ashley was super friendly, made great recommendations and got our food out to us ASAP! Perfect date night spot 10/10! read more

Really amazing service. Took care of 8 of us and the food and waiters were amazing. Also, Dash and Charlie were awesome, they made our night and they were lifemaxing!! read more

A higher end AYCE sushi experience in Austin. Wide selection. Excellent food quality and presentation. Great service (thanks Sapphire!).

Rating 5 for the host named Isa was wonderful, wasn't planning on getting a drink but she ended up selling it to me the cherry blossom elixir was amazing , hope to see her in the bar, because she has great knowledge in that area read more

Best AYCE sushi I've had in Austin so far. Huge selection, good quality, and very affordable. This is my new go to spot.