Had a really great dinner at Haru in Los Altos! The highlight of my meal was definitely the Wagyu Haru Gozen Set. It comes with 1 main, rice, miso soup, and 7 small bites, so it feels like you're getting to try a little bit of everything. We upgraded white rice to the ikura uni donburi (+$40), and it was absolutely worth it. The uni was buttery and rich, while the ikura added the perfect pop of saltiness. The medium-rare wagyu was incredibly tender and literally melted in my mouth. We also ordered the miso black cod with edamame rice. The cod was fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked with a buttery texture. The sweet-savory miso glaze paired really well with the fragrant edamame and white rice. For appetizers, we ordered kani croquette and negi toro. The first dish was super creamy and packed with snow crab, and negi toro rolls were full of rich, fatty tuna tartare. Cocktails were great too! The Ichigo Negroni was made with strawberry gin and is definitely on the stronger side. But my favorite was the Kyoto Twilight, which was made with vodka, blueberries, lemon, pomegranate, and egg white. It looked beautiful and tasted just as good. Overall, a nice experience! It's a bit challenging to make a reservation (we have to pick an 8pm weekday spot because there's no other option), but the food is worth it! Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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Date of Visit: 8/1/2026 We visited the Haru Los Altos for lunch on a Saturday early afternoon for lunch. Four adults and two babies can fit in a four person dining table space. The server was nice and attentive, and bought us two highchairs to fit the table. Kani Chawanmushi $16 We got the chawanmushi with snow crab. The steamed egg was very soft and tender, with snow crab mushrooms and dashi sauce inside. Highly recommended. Wagyu Gozen Set $38 Husband got the wagyu gozen set, which includes seven small bites with miso soup and rice. The wagyu was cooked medium rare, seasoned with black pepper and salt and a piece of lemon. The seven bites includes tempura, sashimi, grilled eggplant, seaweed, asparagus and seafood. Toro Ikura Uni Don $68 I got the toro ikura uni over rice with sweet and fresh uni on the middle, and salmon roe and fatty tuna on both sides next to the uni. There were also mushroom, menma next to the rice. Wagyu Sando $42 Our friend got the wagyu sandwich with miso katsu sauce. read more

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This is another restaurant by Jin. I loved this place. Impeccable location, exterior, interior, and service. Food was great. I got the Gozen, which is a traditional Japanese set meal featuring a main dish, rice, miso soup and sides on a tray. I got the Wagyu and toro don and while everything was delicious, my favorite was the abalone. The ice cream was also delicious, both the yuzu sorbet and black sesame. I was surprised I liked the yuzu better. read more

Happy to see a new Japanese spot in downtown Los Altos and happier it is not another omakase spot. Haru took over the former Bevri and specializes in gozen. They have two dry-aging fridges which the sushi chefs use to add a more unique flavor to their fish. They also have a variety of non seafood options including burgers. We had a decent experience as we enjoyed the food but service was choppy which they apologized and made up for. Hopefully things smooth out as we look forward to coming again soon. read more

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We caught the tail end of lunch service as walk-ins. They can get busy, especially if you prefer indoor seating, so planning ahead may be worthwhile. The quality of the fish was top-notch. We ordered a variety of nigiri, enjoyed every piece, and would gladly order them all again: 1. King salmon belly 2. Seared barracuda 3. Wagyu 4. Uni 5. O-toro 6. Amaebi 7. Unagi I also loved every appetizer we tried, especially the kisu chips. Several other dishes caught my eye, so I would definitely come back to explore more of the menu. They also offer lunch and dinner sets that seem like a great value. Overall, this is a fantastic new addition and a place I would happily go out of my way for whenever I feel like treating myself. read more

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Haru is a modern Japanese restaurant that recently opened in downtown Los Altos, which is slowly trying to grow its food scene. The service is slow (30 minutes for rolls!) but I can taste the careful preparation and effort that went into each dish and presentation was excellent. The waiters and bartenders are friendly. There was an older Japanese man (head chef?) who was very knowledgeable and explained the contents of the dish. Thank you for that :) FOOD: Miso Black Cod (5/5) - Loved how buttery the cod was, it melted in my mouth. It was served with edamame and a soy milk based puree. Spider Roll (4/5) - I don't love soft shell crab but this tasted delicious. I enjoyed the texture. the soft shell crab was cooked to order so it came out nice and warm. Citrusy Salmon Roll (5/5) - So bright and enjoyable. I really dislike when rolls are too big to eat in a single bite, so I felt that the roll here is manageable. Wagyu Gozen Set (5/5) - Yum! This feels like I'm in business class lol. So many fun sides. I felt like this was worth the money with all the side dishes and wagyu as the star of the show. I generally avoid wagyu but I enjoyed this set. Overall this was a great addition to downtown Los Altos and I'll come back just for Haru. read more

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Wanted this to be great, but it was just really good. Table service (our waitress) was awesome, but she was a bit overwhelmed as she was covering all the tables outside including a really large party. Food coming out of kitchen was a bit random (often the case with good sushi restaurants) to the point where one of our apps was the last dish served (and I wouldn't order the shishito peppers anyway as they need sea salt and had no flavor). Prices are on the high side of high for most items. I don't love sushi in general so was excited to see the waygu burger as an option. It was good but like something out of an Applebees ad where it came on a hot plate of melted cheese. And they didn't have ketchup (if you are gong to charge $32 for a burger, you should have ketchup). My wife and son loved some of the sushi (especially salmon citrus roll). Place is beautiful and nicely located on Main Street, but seems like a pretty steep premium. read more

Visited Haru for their lunch set menu I ordered black cod the fish tastes delicious. The wagyu one is a bit salty. All the side dishes are very specials the prices are also reasonable! You can also use Amex Platinum Resy credit here! read more

Haru Sushi has quickly become one of our favorite spots in Los Altos. The sushi is consistently fresh, the service is friendly, and everything we've ordered has been excellent. The standout, though, is the Kobe sando. It's absolutely incredible - crispy, buttery, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. It sells out repeatedly, so if you want to try it, get there early! We're so glad to have Haru in the neighborhood. It's a wonderful addition to Los Altos, and we'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Haru is one of the newest and most popular sushi spots in Los Altos. We didn't have a reservation, but luckily they were able to seat us in the back. We ordered the Wagyu Steak Gozen, the Miso Cod Gozen, and a few pieces of nigiri. Each gozen comes with your choice of main dish, rice, miso soup, sashimi, mozuku seaweed, shrimp sunomono, whiting tempura, eggplant nibitashi and okra with sumiso. Every component was thoughtfully prepared and felt very authentic. As someone from Japan, I really appreciate restaurants that stay true to traditional Japanese flavors instead of trying to reinvent them. Haru does exactly that. I'm also a big fan of Sushi Jin, so it wasn't surprising that the nigiri here was excellent as well. While the quality reminded me of Sushi Jin, Haru is a bit more affordable, making it easier to enjoy this level of sushi more often. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese set meal or quality sushi in the area, Haru is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Saw this on tiktok and came for our 20th anniversary! Luckily i decided to reserve last minute because when we got there, there were no seats available! I was only able to reserve the bar but we made the most out of it. Our server which was the bartender as well, was very attentive even though he was really busy. The restaurant looks simple but lively. Definitely got busier during dinner time. We ordered the set with the eel and the wagyu. Love all the sides as well. It was so worth it. We also ordered the omakase. I always love when they explain which fish it was. Our favorites were the bluefin chutoro of course! And the artic char! But every single one was fresh and tasty. The roll we ordered had all the bluefin tuna goodness, and i wish i can have it everyday! read more

Haru - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Modern interior, we sat at the sushi bar for a lunch. The haru gozen set were what we tried. The highlights are the grilled wagyu and Toro don. Both were melt in your mouth. Gindara cod was good as well. The little small appetizer dishes were delicious. The fried crab claws were tasty. My only critique is that the rice in the don is room temperature. Would be nice if it was served hot. The lunch set does take some time to come but is worth the wait. Service was friendly and they offered me a little basket to put my purse and belongings in like they do in Japan. read more

Haru - Haru Gozen set, wagyu and toro don - Japanese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a mediocre experience. Haru is a Japanese style restaurant owned by Chinese, based upon their health inspection report. Seems like this restaurant is a part of a restaurant group with other locations around the Bay. The menu featured typos such as some items were "fired" while other dishes featured "veggie." The receipt even called the restaurant a "japanese" (as a non-proper noun) restaurant. The website already expired and hours of operations were not posted on the window. Opted for the gozen set which reminded me of Business class dining on ANA or JAL. Opted for the Wagyu and Unagi. The Wagyu was excellent, cooked to a perfect medium rare and featured salt and pepper for seasoning. The Unagi Don was a letdown, especially the rice. The rice was very dry, much worse than the rice I typically get a 24 hour restaurants in Tokyo... The egg omlet seemed cold and prepackaged...The unagi itself was ok. The miso soup was also ok. The couple of fried crab claws felt frozen as I tasted some freezer burn to them. The execution of the small bites and sashimi itself was excellent though. ~$75/head after tax and gratuity for lunch. read more

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A relatively new spot in Los Altos. Decent menu options. A popular place so make sure to make reservation or be prepared to wait. Out reservation was at 7:30 and already several items were out. Friendly servers but slow service and food timing could be improved. Our table was not a big drinker and definitely felt less attentive. Might try it again to check out a few items on the list. Due to location, the price is a higher. read more

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Let's be real, sushi can be stoopid expensive. And, in Los Altos you either have your CA rolls or $200-$300 pp omakase spot. There doesn't seem to be any in-between until now. From the team behind SF's Hinata and Sasa, Haru soft opened this week in the former Bevri space. They aim to bring upscale, high-quality sushi at a more approachable price. And, they have a full bar. They accept rezzies but I couldn't find which platform they use so we did a walk-in. F O O D * Kisu Chips w/ whiting fish (4 pc - $18) Similar to Rich Table's signature sardine chips, a filet of whiting fish is woven into a thin, crispy potato chip served with a creamy tartar sauce. * Gindara Saikyo Yaki: Miso Black Cod ($22) Rich, buttery layers with crispy, caramelized edges. Simple and done right...and a good value for the portion. * Omakase Nigiri (8 pc-$63 x2) Served in two waves, the edomae-style nigiri had a good ratio of expertly cut neta (fish) to seasoned shari (sushi rice). Rice held its shape and you can feel the individual grains. I wished the nigiri were served piece by piece but to manage volume and keep the prices affordable, I get it. * Nigiri -- Kamasu: Seared Barracuda ($7 x2) -- Ji Kimendai: Goldeneye Snapper ($8 x2) -- Amaebi: Sweet Shrimp w/ fried head ($8 x2) -- A5 Wagyu ($12 x2) * Wagyu Sando w/ miso katsu sauce ($42 x2) Tender, intensely marbled wagyu in between toasted shokupan served with a side of umami rich, tangy tonkatsu sauce. The wagyu is coated in panko and fried so you can enjoy all the various texture contrasts. S E R V I C E Friendly, attentive, and prompt. I'm very clumsy and dropped one of the menus. As I went to pick it up, one of the kind staff rushed over to bring me a new clean menu. Very thoughtful. A M B I A N C E Sleek, minimalist dining area with an open kitchen, seven tables, sushi bar, and bar seating. Overall, Haru fills a much-needed middle ground in the area, quality sushi that feels elevated without the $$$$$ fine dining omakase price tag. read more

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Came here for lunch on Memorial day and was promptly seated. They have an extensive menu with an abundance of japanese dishes. Restaurant is very clean and I love the modern interior. Highlights: Scallop Delight makimono- the seared scallops were plump and creamy which was hoghlighted by the delicate dressing that lightly coated each scallop. King salmon belly- buttery and lightly kissed from the flames that seared each nigiri piece. Pure bliss. Wagyu katsu sandwich- the wagyu meat was decadent and just melted in each bite. The wagyu was well seasoned and did not need the sauce that was included on the side. Miso black cod- flaky, marinated well, and cooked to perfection. The sauce was velevety and balanced out the umami marinade. Everything here is delightful and I can't wait to try their other menu items. read more

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Came here for the soft opening weekend and it was incredible! Ordered the omakase and the quality was exceptional. They have a lot more than just nigiri and sushi. I was impressed by the set meals to be honest. It had a lot of items for the price. Ambience and service are perfect as well, even if it was during a soft opening. I'd definitely recommend a try and would come back. read more

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Had a reservation for 6:30, arrived early and was seated promptly. We chose bar seating to maybe get a better view of the sushi chefs but there's not much to see from the bar/the wall is pretty high. Would probably go for table seating next time. Food: Appetizer - started with some fried squid legs which were great. Enjoyed the sauce it came with, was different than the usual sriracha mayo other places give. Toro sampler: we enjoyed every piece here, especially the king salmon belly. Hama-toro roll: fish was good, the roll itself was not too big Haru Gozen set - Wagyu + Mini chirashi don. Lots of variety, everything tasted great. Kaisen don - pretty much a chirashi bowl but lots of fish Service was friendly Plenty of parking one to two streets over read more

Came here about 3 weeks after their opening and there's a lot of great things with a few areas for improvement, thus the 4 stars. Let's start with the great things: Food - incredibly delicious. We both ordered the gozen set (miso cod and salmon as the main, along with chirasu and salmon/uni as the rice dish). Very fresh, seasoned well and wonderful variety - very traditional Japanese meal set. Definitely want to try the other options in the gozen meal along with a la carte items as the food looked so good as we saw other diners receive their appetizer/meal. Ambiance - beautifully designed, welcoming (both lighting and wood choice) with both a causal (booths) and hipster (bar area) feel. Service - attentive when you walk in - greeted and seated quickly. The areas to still work through Service - they are eager to take your drink order even before you really had a chance to look at the menu. Being a new place, you want to see the various menus they have and look over the cocktail/wine list. Even though you ask for more time they come back quick for both your drink and food order. On the flip side of overly eager / attentive, my meal came out 15 minutes before my hubby and no one was in sight to inquire with the status of his meal. Fortunately he said I could eat (while the hot food was hot and the cold food was cold) and that I did, else the food may not have tasted as amazing. We finally flagged someone down and she apologized profusely, checked on the status of his gozen set and after it was delivered provide a little context (soft opening a few weeks ago, still hiring staff, etc). I would say for the location and price, if this occurred after being open and getting their sea legs, I would have given 3 stars. However with being new and acknowledging kinks are being worked out, we appreciated that and thus the 4 stars. Looking forward to coming back and trying other menu items! read more

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Great food plus great service here. My wife and I love every dishes, very dilicious. You can tell lots of effort put into the details. Will definitely come again read more

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a much needed addition to the otherwise barren los altos dining scene. hilariously, they opened directly across from hiroshi (im probably their greatest opp). haru is by the same people behind sasa, hinata, and sushi jin. in fact jing-san from sushi jin was working the kitchen during our visit. service still needs work, we walked in and they sat us right next to the only other person at the bar bc "they'll probably get busy soon" um not really, only one other group sat at the bar by the window. just made for an awkwardly crowded meal, pls seat us at least 1-2 seats apart tf tempura was good but became a bit oily toward the end; some grated daikon would have helped cut the richness. uni toro don was surprisingly hefty and good quality. omakase was just okay, would opt for the uni toro don since they're almost the same price. nigiri held together well, fan of the shari. umi masu was a little fishy, chutoro was bland, liked the wagyu and barracuda. took about 30 minutes for the tempura followed by another 10 minutes for the don and omakase so they are a little backed up. rest of the dining room looks nice, will make a res next time so we're not awkwardly squished at the bar next time. read more

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I came during the soft opening weekend! Made a reservation for this place. They also take walk ins. Love the interior of this place, it has a minimalist and elegant look. I ordered the hamachi truffle, shishito peppers, hama-toro and haru roll. Each dish was full of flavors! The severs were super nice and always on top of things. read more

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My wife and I had a great time dining à la carte, and the omakase menu looks promising for a future visit. We tried both the toro and salmon samplers. The toro sampler featured fatty cuts from tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and flounder fin. The salmon sampler highlighted ocean trout, arctic char, and Scottish salmon -- fun to compare side by side. The chawanmushi was the highlight of the night -- don't skip it. The shima aji and madai were also excellent. Drinks were well-made and reasonably priced. The one miss was the viral wagyu sando. Good presentation and flavor, but the texture was chewier than expected for wagyu -- a little overhyped. We'd happily return to work through the cut rolls and miso black cod. read more

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I had high hopes for this opening but the experience left me disappointed. This review is a few weeks old. I went for a solo lunch. Ate at the bar. The service was quite lacking. I had to flag down the server to place my order. Two women sitting near me also had issues with their order. They forgot my glass of champagne. When I asked them to just cancel it as I was close to finishing my meal, the server made a big deal of how they had not charged me for it. umm, yea. You didn't provide the service. My neighbors were informed 15 mins after placing their order that one of the items was not available. When they substituted with a different item, it never showed up. The servers need a lot of training. Food: scallop ceviche was fine but nothing to write home about. Wagyu katsu sandwich was not the best. While it had a generous portion of meat, the preparation lacked finesse. Comparing to Hiroshi across the street is not fair given Hiroshi is a much higher tier, but this was by no means cheap. A better cut of meat, consistent evenness, and better bread would help. They've incorporated a fancy element in their menu without understanding the execution needed. I might try them again after their service is figured out but order something else. read more

Great modern, energetic vibe without being overly noisy. The fish was fresh, well cut, and beautifully presented. We also tried a gozen set, which is like a fancy bento box, and appreciated the ability to choose options in the set. Overall, delicious with good service. However, it was quite expensive so we won't make this a regular spot to visit. read more

Let me first start by saying that the restaurant is beautiful in an elegant and understated way, the food was very good and the service was efficient and friendly. Normally, this would have been a 5 star review. But what stuck in my craw was the reception. Read on. For our anniversary dinner, my wife booked a 5PM seating as that was the only opening. We were there when the restaurant opened at 5. Two parties of two were ahead of us. Apparently one party did not like their seat so that couple self-relocated to a 4 person booth at the front of the restaurant. They must be regulars since the wait staff stopped by to have a chat and a laugh. We were next and led to a small two person table right next to this couple. The restaurant was essentially empty and yet we were seated right next to another party. Secondly, the two person table was small, but I didn't say anything .. at first. But then the next party of two people were then led to a 4 person booth. At this point, I had to speak up and ask for a booth. The very polite young man was not argumentative, but said the restaurant was booked. After asking a second time, he then proceeded to explain that the other party got a booth because of "timing"? Huh? Wot? We were ahead of the other party. At this point, I was very irritated, but kept my cool and asked again for a booth, at which point the host gave us two choices, a larger table in the rear room of the restaurant, or a booth, but we would have a time limit. When we left (before the time limit), the restaurant was still not full. While the meal was great, I was frankly pissed. While it could be true that the host could not read my face (very unlikely), he never came by to apologize or offer to make things better. At the end of the day, this establishment needs to better train its host who is the face of the restaurant in customer service. This is NOT a mini-mall $20 bento place with half heartedly made food. It's a nice place with prices to match. I concede that the restaurant may have a seating strategy by which guests are seated to make it fair to the servers. I get that. But when the guest has strong objections, those should be prioritized. This incident left a really bad taste in my mouth and took my review from 5 stars to 2 stars. Personally I will likely NOT come back. My wife has been here multiple times, and will probably return. I won't stop her, but this place is not for me. [I do want to stress that my giving 2 stars is not reflective of the rest of the experience which was very good]. read more

Though they are in a "soft opening " I'd already call this world class sushi and more spot. The room is beautiful with elegant touches and a comfortable environment , the service helpful, connecting without being intrusive and the menu has so many interesting choices, I can't wait to go back. I put together an assortment of dishes with fun input from my server. read more

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Haru just had their soft opened about 1 week ago, but it's already packed. Reservations are now live on Resy. Sushi Jin is a solid local find, and this is opened by the same group. That said, Haru has a different vibe - more modern and sleek. Drinks: It's nice that they have a full bar and cocktails since most sushi places are beer and wine only, or at most they have a high ball. - Nori last word: gin based, interesting with the nori - Yuzu margarita: I'm a sucker for yuzu Onto food: lots of cooked and raw options! It's a pretty good sized menu. - Hamachi Kama: a good sized piece, cooked just right, with seasoned ponzu on the side - Citrusy salmon roll: a crab and cucumber roll topped with salmon. The crab had a bit too much mayo for me, but the kids didn't mind - Wagyu Sando: we got it medium rare. It was cooked perfectly, very tender and fatty, lightly breaded, and the shokupan was just the right amount to cut the fat / salt without being too much bread - Kisu chips: a piece of fish embedded in the chip, deep fried, served with a Japanese version of sour cream and onion dip - Omakase - 8 pieces all served at once on a board since we were at a table with our kids.. not sure what they do at the bar 1. Arctic char 2. Chutoro (torched) 3. Hotate: I would have preferred it without the mayo 4. Kamasu (torched) 5. Hirame 6. Shima Aji 7. Butterfish (torched) 8. Wagyu We also added on a few pieces à la carte: - Zuke chu toro: nicely marinated - Ikura - Maguro: very clean, great piece They also had yuzu and sesame ice cream options for dessert, but we were too full. Service was friendly, and pacing was good even though they just opened. All of the fish quality was very good, and pieces were just the right size. The shari also had good seasoning and texture. There aren't a lot of restaurants in downtown Los Altos that I go to that regularly, but Haru will definitely be a new regular spot for us. Bonus that it's so close and that it's fine to bring young kids there! read more

Sushi is very fresh. The Haru Gozen set is reasonably priced as it comes with the main dish and 7 small dishes and a large miso soup. read more

Haru - Haru Gozen set Miso Cod and Mini Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Exceptional food, elegant vibes, and extremely reasonable prices. The perfect trifecta! read more

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It's clean But food wasn't like wow ! Portions kinda small Great service Place looks nice read more

Food is great - excellent fish, great sushi rice. The gozen sets have a variety of delicious things. Everything was great. The service is a little slow but it's a brand new restaurant so I'm expecting that they will find their rhythm. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Fine dining Japanese à la carte restaurant in downtown Los Altos a welcome addition to the community. Cocktails on the menu a plus. Co run by Sushi Jin's main chef guarantees fresh seafood. Attractive interior design works well with the large seating area. read more

I've tried two other restaurants owned by this team (Hinata and Sushi Jin) and didn't like either because the fish wasn't fresh and honestly don't know why I expected Haru to be different. I ordered a set meal that included two pieces of sashimi and the sashimi was left out for so long, the fish literally stuck to the plate. I wish I had taken a video of it. The wasabi provided on the same plate was also dried out and was smaller than an eraser head. I wish there was more wasabi provided since I still had a mini chirashi don to eat. The salmon shioyaki was dry and overcooked but edible, otherwise. The only thing I actually enjoyed in the set meal were the crab claws. This place is sadly a hard pass based on fish quality alone and I would not return. read more

nice solid spot for downtown los altos. still prefer sushi jin menu, ambiance, choice, but now we have an alternative for more upscale rolls and sushi. hama toro, negi toro, and salmon. same nice sourced fish. will try other dishes read more

went for a nice lunch and couldn't be seated with a reservation without waiting extra. Atmosphere looks nice but they need more servers and host/hostess. For a high end restaurant, I'd expect that they increase staffing especially during the month of opening. read more

Best Japan cursing in South Bay. Food delicious and fresh. Service is great and detailed

Absolutely great sushi with great service as well. Nice addition to downtown Los Altos. Brian provided fantastic service. Coming back soon!

Spectacular sushi at the newly opened Japanese in Los Altos town. Truffle Hamachi and Fat Belly King Salmon were exceptional.