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Haruki East

3.9 (345 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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HARUKI EAST ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Soft shell crab
Karla M.

I haven't come here in a while, but, of my friends had never had sushi so I told him I would take him to the best spot in the city--we landed here. As a disclaimer, raw sushi isn't my favorite. I tend to order cooked sushi, so maybe that makes me a fake sushi fan. Anyways, to keep it safe, we went with the California (avocado and crab stick), Wayland Maki roll (shrimp tempura, avocado with masago, and sweet soy sauce), and veggie pad Thai. The sushi came about only after about 10 minutes, followed by the paid thai 5 minutes later. Each roll brought about 6 pieces. The California was simple but good. I enjoyed the Wayland maki more, but I think I would have liked the sweet soy sauce on the side. The pad Thai was delicious. The veggies were mainly scallions, peppers, bean sprouts and maybe snap peas. I think some carrots and mushrooms would have paired well. We both left very satisfied. There was a price discrepancy on our bill (the menu said $15 and the bill said $17), so just be aware some items might be a little more expensive. They don't have a designated parking lot, but depending on the day and time you go, there is plenty of parking on the street. Our waitress was attentive and brought us everything we needed. They do have TVs and are typically on sports channels. In addition, you can watch them make sushi right before your eyes with their semi open station.

Beef Yaki Soba
Erica C.

I took a gamble in trying a new sushi spot to me, and I'm happily satisfied with everything from Haruki East! For the quality, price, and size of the sushi rolls, I would highly recommend anyone to have a delicious meal here! My eyes scanned the extensive menu which offered a variety of sushi rolls, appetizers and entrees. My partner and I ended up ordering three rolls, the beef yaki soba, and a cold glass of Asahi. Everything we ate, we would absolutely eat it again and again. We ordered the TSC roll which was a crab meat and avocado roll topped with spicy Mayo and big juicy scallops. We ordered the Die Hard roll which was Yellow Tail and Jalapeño on the inside with cilantro on the outside - This was a great palate cleanser. And we ordered the Katano ll roll which had a big shrimp tempura and crab meat on the inside topped with salmon, shrimp, mango on the outside, topped with tobiko, spicy Mayo, and orange citrus sauce. This was the table favorite! We would absolutely come back because the food was amazing along with the fast and friend service. The spot is very casual and relaxed. We came here on a Saturday with a phone reservation for 630PM and got instantly seated outdoors with our dog.

Erin M.

Came in for girls night this time. I've been several. The selection isn't as varied as some of the other sushi places around but the quality is always good. The price is pretty decent too. It's also kinda small so be prepared to wait but the servers are usually pretty nice.

Sashimi - Seabass (left) Bluefin Tuna (center) Salmon (right)
Steve A.

If you're a sushi fan in RI, Haruki needs no introduction. The Providence location has been there for over 20 years, and you can always count on freshness and consistency. Their menu is diverse, but for me, the sushi and sashimi is the star of the show. The maki rolls aren't heavy on the rice and don't come overly sauced. The sashimi is fresh and you get a good portion of your fish of choice. While they won't be the cheapest sushi restaurant you'll find, you'll be hard pressed to find one of higher quality and a more attentive staff.

Angel S.

Good spot for sushi. I came on a Friday night around 7 and it was a full house, but by 8:30ish it cleared out. The lit up entrance is a nice touch. The servers were nice, and the drinks were good.

Matt R.

Haruki is still amazing. Always so fresh, consistent experience and friendly staff. I feel like the prices are reasonable as well. Janice makes the best drinks!

salmon and scallion roll, yellow tail jalapeño cilantro roll, and abutri style tuna roll
Maisune E.

i've been to wayland square to lounge around and ended up here many times. now i come to wayland square primarily to eat here then lounge around! the sushi quality is so consistently good and i've always had helpful hosts. i mostly come for lunch here but have come for dinner a couple times, and the clean casual look inside works for both meals. i've brought vegetarian friends who enjoyed their tempura and noodle options. i've brought friends who don't eat raw that enjoy their cooked rolls and meat options. they really popped off with their aburti style tuna roll special this last time. i am still dreaming of it. it's a good gluten free place too, they'll bring you tamari if you need it. i've had their tempura fried oreo with ice cream before and shared it because it's so generous. i've really never had a bad experience here and it's been a few years going!

Miso soup
Tessa B.

Decently priced and good food. The miso soup was great, and the fish tasted fresh. Service was also good and attentive. We went for an early dinner at 5pm on a weekday so we were the only people eating in there. No complaints!

Dining area
Marie M.

Came here with a friend of mine for a light lunch to catch up and we both opted for the bento specials. I liked how simple yet flavorful my meal was, which came with crispy fried chicken strips over sweet teriyaki sauce, rice, miso soup, fresh fruit, and 3 pieces of California sushi rolls. My friend ordered the salmon teriyaki bento with rice, salad, fruit, and California roll. They offer different choices for the sides. Everything was fresh, cooked & seasoned well, and very neat looking. We both ate every single bite. Clean, aesthetic, good service, sanitary bathrooms, great value lunch specials, fresh ingredients, delicious food, excellent location. What more can you ask for? There's free parking across the one-way street on one side of the restaurant and 2 hour metered parking in the front.

Vegetarian roll, K Dinosaur and Kaetano.
Stef S.

Haven't been here in awhile but it was just as good as I remember. We went early on a Friday night and ordered crab rangoon for an app. The scallions were so fresh in it and the flavor was not like any we have ever had. The vegetable roll we had was a special and had tempura zucchini. red pepper and asparagus. It was delicious. The K Dinosaur and Kaetano are rolls we have had before and are always good. Service was great, drinks were just okay.

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I love Haruki East I've been going for years and have never been disappointed! Brandon and Janice make the best drinks.

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Haruki East - japanese - Updated June 2026

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