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    Hanamichi

    3.6 (774 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    HANAMICHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Lovefest for me!
    Jesse M.

    I enjoyed the service and ample servings of a boat with chicken and beef teriyaki. Our server, "Joy," was very attentive and lovely! A definite return is planned!

    San Ysidro roll: salmon, cream cheese, avocado, fried, sauce
    Tina C.

    I've dined in and ordered to go from here numerous times. Half the restaurant is for pick up orders and the other half is for dine-in. It's a cozy environment and everyone working seems to be friendly and kind. The food is delicious.

    Yu S.

    I think U.S. cities are already saturated with sushi now, but there are other Japanese food that are still harder to find. So I came here because I saw that their menu is slightly more extended, not for sushi. I got the spicy shoyu ramen and a oyakodon. They're both just okay. For the ramen, the noodles are good and the broth is spicier than I expected, which is good. However, I found the umami to be somewhat lacking. The consistency and contents feels thin, like they're afraid to add more seasoning/herbs to it that Americans will complain about. Can't taste any garlic, no scallions, no leaks, no cilantro, no kombu, no seeds, no menma, no egg, pretty much just flavored liquid with a dash of soy sauce and chili. It's got the textbook kamaboko, which seems to me more common in American-Japanese ramen than actual Japanese ramen. The meat is a bit too tough and lean. Similarly, for the oyakodon, the chicken is drier, tougher, and leaner than any oyakodon I would get in Japan. I want to say it's intentionally overcooked because Americans are paranoid about salmonella, so we think any chicken that's not overcooked is undercooked. The egg at least is fluffy enough, and the rice is pretty good, although I think it's also a tad dry, and makes me want some more donburi sauce of some kind. They do have sriracha, and it doesn't seem as watered down as some other joints in this area, but it's not the same as a rice bowl sauce. This joint is sort of a jack of all trades of Japanese food with the variety on their menu. It's not really possible to make this many different things at high quality and make a profit. I'd much prefer restaurants that specialize in one thing and try to make it better than everyone else. This probably reads like a very negative review, but I do want to like this place. The staff is actually Japanese, and the food and setup is more authentically Japanese compared to a lot of other places. Plus, their portions are pretty big for everything other than sushi.

    Steve Y.

    Been coming here for many years ever since it was called HANAOKA's. Still same good food with some new dishes and more to come. The food takes me back to Hawaii's Japanese family restaurants. Come check out Menu cover for Hanamichi Japanese Restaurant . Happy Hour all day!

    Assorted Nigiri- salmon, tuna, shrimp, and white fish, served with pickled ginger and wasabi- note the freshness and quality of the fish.
    Edrick G.

    Hanamichi Japanese Restaurant delivers consistently fresh, high-quality sushi with generous cuts of fish, attentive service, and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a standout neighborhood gem near the 805 Sweetwater Road exit and my go-to Japanese restaurant in National City that I will absolutely be returning to.

    Great sushi & Chicken  Katsu & Miso Soup. Chula Vista Roll best Roll here.
    Andy M.

    A hidden gem in National City that's been here for years & one of my fav Sushi spots in the SouthBay. I use to come here in the 90's to eat Teriyaki Chicken, Yakisoba & Chicken Katsu meals which till this day is still very good. I haven't been here in about 15 years but my daughters have gone recently & told me I have to go especially because it's in my City & I love supporting my National City businesses. Well I went & I'm glad I did. The food I ate before is still very good & now I eat Sushi so I ordered Sushi & wow I was impressed, not only is it good but the rolls are fat. Portions here are big & affordable. I get one of the 3 Sushi Roll Specials that comes with Miso Soup which is also very good. You get to pick your 3 rolls & my fav is the Chula Vista Roll & Bonita Roll, I felt like a traitor that I liked those more then the National City Roll haha but I have to be honest tho the NC Roll was good too. Only a couple Cons, one the Sriracha Sauce they use is the Tabasco brand which I'm not a big fan of but it does the job, me & most people love & are use to the Tuong OT brand with the Rooster. Also the Garlic Edamame is ok, can use more garlic but other than that food here is very good. And I really love the customer service, from the guy calling us in to the waitress & the staff, they were all good, fast & friendly. Overall a very good experience & can't wait to go back :)

    Alyssa A.

    Speedy service & our go-to party tray spot! We've found that they have the best prices for large quantities and party trays! Great quality and always tastes fresh! You can do same-day orders ahead of time. Then just pick up + pay at their to-go window outside without ever entering the restaurant!

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    Peter L.

    Always the best service. Not sure if there are new owners but name has changed. !!!!!!!!!!

    National City roll

    My boyfriend and I stumbled across this place after going golfing across the street. I'm glad we stopped by to try it out for the first time. The customer service is amazing! The workers are so hard working and check in on you often! We got the lunch special bento box and 4 little sushi which is awesome to see! The lunch bento was so good with the different variety of meats and your choice of sashimi or fried fish! I like how you can order 4 pieces of sushi instead of the whole roll! This is a great idea if you want to try different rolls or have a little snack! The ambiance, food, service, and vibes are lovely! We will definitely come back

    Chashu Shoyu Ramen
    Sanchez Family ..

    1st time experiencing Hanamichi. Went to lunch with co workers. There were many seats available before the lunch crowd arrived and they had a table for 10 set up. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly and efficient. I ordered the Chashu Soryu Ramen - the broth was amazing all contents fresh, pork slices on the medium- thick side but I ate the whole bowl. I look forward on returning to try "new" items yum.

    Lunch bento around 18$.

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    First time here since menu and name changed. Bento Box B hit the spot! Definitely a favorite place to eat in this area!

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    7 months ago

    Amazing food and friendly service. It was Hanaoka until just recently. Great sushi and other Japanese dishes.

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    4 months ago

    Amazing service . I had a spicy ramen with a California roll . I would definitely recommend going to this restaurant.

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    Ask the Community - Hanamichi

    They just recently shut down does anybody know why?

    According to their web site, an employee tested positive for COVID-19 on August 10 and the restaurant is closed for two weeks for cleaning. I hope that the employee is ok!… 

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    Hanamichi - sushi - Updated July 2026

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