Another wonderful visit to Hanamichi in National City. Since they renamed and rebranded, the experience has been elevated. The fresh new look and great new team offers an authentic experience of Japanese food. This visit we enjoyed: 1 Teriyaki Beef & Chicken Plate, Miso Soup, and 1 Teriyaki Salmon Plate, plus hot green tea and an iced tea. read more

See all

We called our order in and everything was good and ready when she picked up the food After work read more

See all

NO more Hanaoka restaurant! This is the restaurant my family has been going to for as long as I can still recall getting the children's meals at Hanaoka. The quality of the food still tastes the same, which is especially great for my family! :) Our family always notices their excellent customer service. Plus having our orders are usually ordered correctly all the time. The only drawback is that I only wish there were a few more servers to make the orders go in faster. I always appreciate the attentive and friendly waitstaff! The ambiance is practically the same as Hanaoka had before! It's a cool, relaxed vibe throughout the entire restaurant. Maybe as a suggestion though is to buy new chairs & tables. :) Also, if you could possibly get your chefs to have authentic sukiyaki on the menu that would be simply "ICING" on the cake for my immediate family. :) Thanks so much!! GourmandLaura read more

It's Hanimichi Japanese restaurant now. Signage has not been completely changed over yet. The building sign is a generic "Japanese Restaurant" banner. My order was a rice bowl with teriyaki chicken and vegetables (not offered at Hanoaka), and it was delicious ! A generous portion, as well. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Our waiteress was amazing! She was so helpful. Everything was great. We had: 2 - Lunch specials - #7 Teriyaki chicken and California rolls & #14 - fried fish and tempura. I was sad that it was only 1 piece of tempura shrimp but I was 100% satisfied. 7/10. read more

Hanamichi - 2 - Lunch specials - #7 Teriyaki chicken and California rolls & #14 - fried fish and tempura. - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

I rarely leave bad reviews, but the service here was non-existent. No one acknowledged us when we walked through the door. After standing around for 5 minutes, I flagged down a server who informed us we needed to sign in and wait another 5 minutes. We finally sat down 15 minutes later, but had to ask for menus ourselves. When we tried to order drinks, the server told us to wait. At that point, we had enough and walked out. We never got treated this when it Hananka Restaurant read more

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. read more

See all

I was full of happiness that we found this Japanese Restaurant. The Service was great! Sachiko, the server gave us an excellent service, always checking on us. The Menu has a lot of selections of Japanese food. The food were great, Aunthentic taste. You should check it out! read more

See all

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! read more

Hanamichi - Lovefest for me! - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

Pure edible AWESOMENESS! Nice and quiet ambiance, excellent service. Long sushi list of delicious rolls! This is a place well worthy of many a re-re-visit! read more

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. read more

Hanamichi - San Ysidro roll: salmon, cream cheese, avocado, fried, sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

See all

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! read more

See all

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. read more

Hanamichi - Assorted Nigiri- salmon, tuna, shrimp, and white fish, served with pickled ginger and wasabi- note the freshness and quality of the fish. - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

See all

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 :) read more

Hanamichi - Great sushi & Chicken Katsu & Miso Soup. Chula Vista Roll best Roll here. - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

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! read more

Hanamichi - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

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

See all

It's not the same after new ownership. Very bad service and portions are small. Save yourself the headache and eat somewhere else read more

From Hanaoka to Hanamichi. They may have a different name but everything was the same great restaurant they've always been. Hostesses are always so kind and welcoming. Food is exactly as I remember from 20-25 years ago. Their Gyoza has always been my favorite. Order their boat the next time you go as a group. Very large portions at a very amazing price! read more

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 read more

See all

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. read more

Hanamichi - Chashu Shoyu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

Was greeted by the staff immediately upon entering with a warm greeting in Japanese. I was seated immediately as I went to eat by myself this time. The server was very warm and attentive. The restaurant feels very homey and the ambiance is exactly what you'd want in a Japanese restaurant. It was clean and well organized. I went for the lunch bento that costs around 18$ and is SO worth it. It comes with white rice, teriyaki chicken and beef on a lettuce bed, house salad, miso soup, shrimp tempura, a piece of grilled fish, 2 California rolls, and your choice of sashimi (salmon and tuna) or fried fish. It's honestly such a good deal and the food tastes so good. The teriyaki beef and chicken are tender, the sashimi tastes fresh, the grilled fish is tasty, and the first sip of miso soup touches your soul. Come try it if you haven't yet! read more

Hanamichi - Lunch bento around 18$. - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

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

I love this place. They have a great selection of dishes from fresh sushi to bento boxes and they have a great happy hour available everyday. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. A must try if you're in the area read more

the sushi was amazing- my favorite was the mango roll. it was so unique, i've never had a mango roll that had coconut in it also- it was definitely giving "mango sticky rice" and i loved it !! i will order it every time i come. the service was great - everyone was so so kind and helpful and patient. we also love the all day happy hour- two large sake bottles for $12 is insane! a great deal read more

Absolutely one of, if not best Japanese spot in the area. They got almost every type of Japanese food here. Soba, Sashimi, Curry, Poke, Ramen, Rice Bowls, sake, the whole shebang. The staff here are always nice and courteous, every last one of em. Price is also not super expensive either. read more

I've passed by this restaurant for years but never had the urge to go out of my way to dine here. Finally ate here for a family dinner and it was okay. The sushi is very overpriced but the portions of everything are large. Underwhelming food and decent customer service. I'm very particular about my sushi so I ordered the Yakiniku and California roll combo plate which was okay. The sunset lemonade though is a blood orange lemonade and it was amazing. It's too bad it was $6 for a cup of it (no refills) and it contained so much ice. I won't be returning but I'm glad I finally tried this restaurant. read more

Hanamichi - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

See all

Best Rolls in San Diego!!! Great experience and repeat customer till I expire Recommend to everyone even if you don't like sushi They have great chicken read more

Amazing food for amazing prices. The portion sizes were massive. Very hard to find spots like this now, highly recommend. Also staff were very friendly and helpful. read more

Karen's son Shawn said he knew a great sushi place, and he wasn't wrong! We wanted someplace great to eat as her brother Jack was in town. The service is great! We needed a booth and they immediately started clearing a booth table. The waitress was there as we were seated. We ordered both types of 'Boats' they offer, some spicy tuna which turned out to be to much for Karen so she ate some mild stuff off of my boat. I ordered a cold bottle of sake. It was very tasty. This place has been here for 40 years and now I know why! If you're in the mood for some great food and ambiance this is the perfect place. Check it out if you're in the mood for some great sushi. read more

See all

First time trying out this place. We picked up food to go here. Ordered the following: *Chula Vista Roll In: Krab, Shrimp Tempura, Cream Cheese, Avocado w/ Eel Sauce, Crunchy on top, Sesame, Spicy Mayo *Rainbow Roll (4 or 8pcs) In: Krab, Avocado Top: Tuna, Avocado, Salmon, Albacore, Red Snapper, Shrimp Fire *Oyako don (chicken and vegetables, mixed eggs over rice w/ sauce) Served with Miso Soup The food was okay. The sushi rolls were okay but unfortunately didn't impress me. The Oyako Don was sharable. read more

See all

This is probably my favorite sushi place in San Diego. Their happy hour is very good and the prices are pretty decent as well. It seems like it's family owned and run. The sushi is very fresh and the employees are always friendly and fast! I've ate in and had take out as well and have never had any issues. I've been coming here for a few years and the quality of service and food hasn't changed which is good. I highly recommend it but during the week and during happy hour it does get very busy and there is usually a wait. read more

Hanamichi - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - National City, California

Phone order review only. Service was friendly and fast. They do not ask for your name just by phone #. Reasonable prices for lunch although I wish miso soup came with lunch combos. Had to add that and Ca roll sides to my gyoza and chicken teriyaki combo plate. Pick up order door is facing Sweetwater road. This place I would say is good for the area. I may have to try other items to be able to compare to the best sushi spots in OC. read more

This place is such a hidden gem!!! I ordered take out once and was pleasantly surprised at the big portion of the food, high quality and taste, as well as the amazing atmosphere with the decoration appearing like authentic Japanese restaurant. Came back with my girlfriend on a Tuesday lunch time and the place was filled with customers, speaking to how well liked this place is. Service was very friendly and fast. Again amazed at their food. Definitely 10/10 recommend and will return! read more

See all

This place has been a staple in National City for years and I just rediscovered it again and it brought back memories. I used to remember they used to have an area where you can actually take your shoes off and sit on the floor and have your meal that way. Their sushi boats are still epic here and I think worth the money and the amount of food that comes with it. The several times I've been here, they are always pretty busy. Some days, there is a line outside to get in. Please note that they do close from 3pm-5pm to prepare for the dinner menu. My favorite here is their teriyaki chicken, I think it's part nostalgia and also because it's just good. It is not too sweet and the chicken is cooked well. I also recently tried their stuffed jalapeno and it is bigger than other japanese places and stuffed with a lot of crab meat. SOOOO good! They have roll combos which has four rolls each of three different sushi rolls and my favorite is Combo F, which has Bonita, Chula Vista and Crunchy rolls. Perfect selection for me. Highly recommend this spot! read more

We always come here. Great service and food; happy hour. Never had a bad meal here! Just be sure to get in early because it does tend to fill up quickly! read more

Best teriyaki in San Diego I've been coming here since I was a kid with my grandma that's from Japan. Service is quick and friendly and food is great. My go to spot in national city. Inside is clean. read more

My wife and I love this place. It's a bit on the spendy side, but you get what you pay for. Always fresh and so much flavor. I highly recommend this place. read more

Service is always great and so is the food! Only reason I'm giving it a 4 is, when you walk in, you have to sign in on a pad paper and they will call you when your table is ready. You have to wait outside the restaurant, no seating either. So if you're waiting a while, it's no fun! Just an FYI! read more

Had the chicken teryika bowl, it was good, san ysidro is good babzhxnnahsbsbbzjnansbzhsuwbgxydiwjhxgduwjhsgxyaugxgusshgsgzhshwhgx read more

See all

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