First of all being Hapa/Japanese and Spanish and being allergic to mono sudden glycinate/MSG…read morefreaking sucks!!! Not only am I allergic to my own cultural food, but I'm allergic to MSG which is always in soy sauce unless the location uses tamari. I heard about this place on Instagram and I was so excited and thrilled to see I could order slices of individual sushi pieces and make up my own personal bento box. I was thrilled!! My Foodie Friend and I had to drive 40 minutes away to come visit this enchanting shop and we were so excited!! This particular day it was freezing cold over there so we didn't order any drinks, but they looked delicious! Both servers were very patient as I asked 9 million questions since I couldn't have any of the sushi rolls that had soy sauce in them, and the Chef even came out to double check a couple items! Everything was delicious and had such great flavor and freshness!! Ambience was very cute and quaint like you were in a side street of Japan and all the tables were actually filled outside so we were lucky to get a seat inside since we were freezing cold!! I will definitely come back here again and again!! I want to try one of their strawberry cream, cheese sandwiches! And definitely their Matcha!!

This would be a great concept in SF in Fidi…read more Think a bunch of go-to individual sushi items, but quality egg (i assume they made in house), sushi with smaller toppings (ie. sauces, tobiko, etc) to give it a tasty bite, and just general US to go style based sushi. If you are expecting Japanese sit-down restaurant type fish, this isn't that kind of space. Someone mentioned store bought sushi quality, which is kinda right. The egg salad sandwich was tasty! Prices are a tad more expensive, but it has to do with the location, etc. There is no bathroom tho. This a Chipotle style sushi spot - fast casual to go, etc I gave this spot 4 stars, because of the concept, different and yet well known sushi, being open in the middle of the afternoon, friendly staff, sandwich, and the option to get as much or little food as you need. This is a great kid afternoon spot by yourself, or with family and friends, etc I nice pre-happy hour, post lunch, first or second date spot, early morning sushi spot, grabbing a snack when walking your dog, etc

Delicious food, incredibly friendly staff, great music. Smells wonderful. Deepak and Sujan were our…read moreservers and we had a fantastic time. Spicy in the best way. AND reasonably priced. Get the garlic naan. Lentil soup is bomb. Candy with your receipt!

RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND…read more Omg. First of all, amazing and friendly staff! We were seated as soon as we got into the restaurant which was nice because I was worried that we would have to make reservations. I was so overwhelmed with the menu but the server recommended the momos as an appetizer. We ordered lamb momos and wow, they were delicious! I'm picky with my lamb but this was hitting the spot and I would definitely go back for it! They're big in size and come with 6 pieces. We ordered the tandoori chicken and vindaloo chicken. Both were delicious. We devoured our plates and also had garlic naan. I truly enjoyed this location and would come back plentiful! If the empty plate doesn't say anything then idk what does..

What a cool find! We were in town visiting, and needed a quick late night bite. This popped up and…read moreso we went. At first, it was a little disconcerting... the parking lot was largely empty, but then we realized it was late Sunday night (around 845pm). Upon entering, it was really dark. Then you enter the restaurant and turn that corner, and whoa... it's all chabudai-like seating! Basically all private rooms with glass walls, making it open and private at the same time! We reviewed the menu, and very quickly ordered the ankimo to start. As it is a yakitori place, we also ordered some skewers: Akaushi beef (salt/pepper and spicy), the pork belly, the beef tongue, chicken thigh and saba. Kiddo had his usual Tonkatsu ramen. Everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the charcoal taste to everything! And the kiddo gave two thumbs up for his ramen... and as we looked around the other rooms, we noted everyone had a ramen bowl, so that was definitely a big win. Service was attentive. We did not want for anything! It is on the pricier side for skewers, but with the economy the way that it is, it's to be expected.

Came here for a celebration between my partner and I on a Sunday afternoon. We got sat at one of…read morethe tables where you remove your shoes and the table's on a lower level that will require a bit of maneuvering. We ordered quite a bit of food: french fries, seaweed salad, takoyaki, 12 pieces of skewers, and a tonkatsu ramen. All the food was delicious, my favorite was the wagyu beef skewer, bacon wrapped enoki, and king mushroom. I especially love that you can taste the charcoal from the skewers. The items do come out as they are prepared, so the meal can be a staggered wait on times/items, which I don't mind. I only give 4/5 stars because while the service was attentive when it came to removing plates, nobody bothered to come check on us or instructed which skewers would pair best with the condiments on the table - even if it was just spicy, salt, and pepper. I also marked down on our OpenTable reservation that we were celebrating an achievement and it wasn't mentioned.

You can text the restaurant if you want to reserve ahead of time. I would do this if you have a…read morelarger group since the space is small. If you have two people you should be able to walk in and get seated. We've been here three times and love each time! I've tried the lunch and dinner menus. The appetizer sampler is always unique and tasty. The mains are smaller but you still get full from the full course. All the staff are always so nice and welcoming.

I like the concept of a nice kaiseke place with a set menu that's not that too expensive and not…read morefar from home since I sometimes don't want to drive into SF or down further in the peninsula to get higher end Japanese. The servers are very nice and attentive but sometimes they forget to tell you what you're having. Most of the food was good and presentation was very good, although a few items weren't that exciting to taste for me. So for about $80pp without drinks, you get a filling 4 course meal with a variety of Japanese cuisine and techniques that you don't get at your everyday sushi bar or izakaya restaurant. It's worth a try to decide for yourself. A solid 4 stars for me.

The food was great!! I ordered a custom bowl and it came so fast. Me and 2 others sat down and the…read morefood came in less than 5 minutes. One of my new favorite spots!

Finally tried Tuna Kahuna in downtown Burlingame and honestly their bowl was BEAUTIFUL, like super…read moresuper aesthetic presentation, and thankfully it tasted just as good as it looked. I got the Ginger Scallion Bowl, mainly tuna, salmon, cucumber and ginger over rice. The bowl is very light and fresh, probably because there's no mayo or any creamy sauces are used, only ponzu sauce. The only creamy thing in my bowl was probably the cured egg yolk, and it's tasty thankfully. Fish quality was good, I mean just take a look at my photos and see how fresh the fish is. Absolutely approved! Overall, highly recommend! If you're trying to cut calories or stay healthy, just order this bowl.

Our go-to ramen spot in Burlingame. I've been here multiple times and I love their Tan Tan Ramen…read moreand Short Rib Ramen. They have multiple appetizers to choose from - one of our personal favorites is their vegetarian gyoza. I've dined in a few times, and the servers are quick and on top of it all. Considering it's a small location with fewer seats, it gets pretty busy in there. So lately I've done take-out. Even then, food is consistent and always hits the spot!

We've been to Hanabi many times, when they were a fledging ramen place we'd go there because…read moregrowing son (now in mid 20s) just loved the slurp and after baseball was the perfect meal. Fast forward, it's Mom's Day, kids having meals on their own as parents, our celebration is to go somewhere good to have a meal, no lines (didn't make a res), kinda spontaneous. Hanabi fits the bill. Ordered the pork belly ramen ( looked really good at a neighboring table) and the Mayu-ramen, spicy, with kfc chicken (not what you think, means something else), both with a miso base. Wait was reasonable, time to get a table was 30 seconds tops. Other nights it's been jammed but not Mom's Day, just quiet, enjoyable. Both meals were spectacularly reasonable, serving what you'd want, with enough of everything to want to dive in because you were pretty assured you were going to be satisfied. Not fru-fru or bougie, ingredients that make the dish memorable yet feel you are knowledgeable and appreciated. Pork belly was soft, fatty yet lean, cooked well enough to be tender, yet with a little chew (not disintegrating like some bellies), lots of noodles al dente so you appreciate the noodle was not a mushy mass in the bowl like some places. The Mayu came with 3 drumsticks burning hot from the fryer but oh so good because it's served in a separate dish so it doesn't get soggy. The spicy is good enough to keep things interesting with losing its identity (unlike a lot of places). And they give plenty of ramen because it's that good. We keep coming back because they serve no-frills, you-can-bank-on-it ramen that is satisfying, consistent; staff is friendly without being overbearing. It's not a big place, tables and a counter, but they know how to keep diners happy and coming back for more. What more can you ask for? Thanks, Hanabi, will definitely be back!

First impressions: the staff is warm, welcoming , and genuinely joyful--like having dinner at your…read morefavorite Auntie's house, where she sneaks you a bite of dessert before dinner. The food is reasonably priced, with generous portions. The sushi was good with nice presentation---I've had slightly better sushi elsewhere, but always at a much higher price point. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. For three rolls, two appetizers, a small bottle of sake, and a complimentary dessert (which apparently comes with the meal), our total was just $85. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. Interestingly, many of the tables around us weren't ordering sushi--they were enjoying dishes like lamb chops, Korean-style short ribs, and whole crab, all of which looked delish...! A great find that we stumbled upon by chance, and one we'll be returning to soon.

Very cute place to eat, location location location. Easy to find. Good food good service. Easy…read moreparking. Parking is a plus I hate driving around looking for parking, this place has a public parking around the corner. The staff are all wearing a uniform, that is impressive. Staff are smiling. Place is clean. We opted to seat in the booth where you have to remove your shoes. Food was NOT a disappointment . Kitchen staff had hot food come quick. The sushi also came out looking great. Going to try the whole Japanese fish next time.

Came here for lunch. The sashimi was fresh and done with passion. A very authentic Japanese…read morerestaurant if you like the traditional quality dishes. Service however is undesirable. I asked for my tea refill several times. When I asked again when the server handed me the bill she told me they were shorthanded and just walked away. I never got my tea even after complaining. I will not return to this restaurant if they have the same server working there. The food quality and the service is totally unmatched. It made an otherwise pleasant meal into an upsetting experience.

Quite a surprise to find this gem right under our nose for all these years! Very authentic Japanese…read morefood, beautiful atmosphere, and great service. Make sure to try their nightly specials, and splurge on some sushi flown in from Japan.