Yuki Hana Sushi is hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Hayward. For years, this little hidden gem has provided incredible food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere that kept our family coming back again and again. It was heartbreaking to learn from the owner that Yuki Hana Sushi will be closing within the next couple of months. Rising costs have made it increasingly difficult for many small businesses to survive, and it is truly disappointing to see such a beloved local restaurant come to an end. The sushi is always fresh, the portions are generous, and the staff treats you like family. This isn't just another sushi restaurant--it's a place that has created memories for so many people in the community. If you've never been to Yuki Hana Sushi, now is the time to visit. Support this wonderful local business while you still can. Let's help give them the love and appreciation they deserve before they close their doors. Thank you to the owner and staff for all the amazing meals and memories over the years read more

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Bento boxes are soooo inexpensive! Good size portions, everyone loved the food. Just found out about this place, unfortunately they are closing, so go while you still can! read more

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So sad to know Yuki Hana is closing this June. We have been coming here for many years and we love the owner and her food. read more

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First time here and not planning to go back any time soon I ordered Chirashi, unfortunately sashimi weren't not fresh at all. I couldn't finish them because they were too fishy and some of them were mushy in the middle. I had to order Salmon belly roll after I tasted that. I also had a hard time downloading the menu from QR code since phone reception inside was not that good so I had to ask for physical menu instead. I had high hope that this place could be another go to spot for me but Chirashi bowl turned me off so bad read more

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my dad has been getting sushi here ever since he was young and once I started eating sushi, he took me here and I loved it! The owner is so nice and so is the sushi chef marco , the restaurant also has an amazing vibe and it plays nice calming music in the background. this is the best sushi place ever! -Joe Joe read more

This place is a hidden gem in Downtown Hayward! Service was outstanding and the food was delicious. We were pleasantly surprised at how much food we got at an affordable price. We were sad to learn that they are closing on July 31st because of how slow business has gotten recently. Our family loves to support small, family owned businesses and this business deserves all the love! read more

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Yuki Hana is a good local business. The service is friendly, the food is affordable (relative to other mid-tier sushi restaurants in the area), and the portions are big. This is a place to get a lot of bang for your buck. You won't get the greatest sushi here or the widest selection, but if you're in the spirit of supporting local business in Hayward, then this place is recommendable. read more

First time here, definitely will be a repeat! Dragon Roll was delicious, love that the roll wasnt too "fishy" (IYKYK) Salmon Teriyaki was perfect! Nice charred taste, not dry at all, cooked perfectly well and the sauce... omg it was just the right blend, not overly sweet. Definitely my favorite so far. Beef Udon flavor was very good, not too salty and very comforting. Udon was not over cooked and had great texture. Chicken Katsu was also flavorful and the sauce it came with had a sweet and savory (almost bbq like) taste. Dining area was clean, definitely brighter and more spacious than expected. Pleasantly surprised overall, waitress and staff were very nice and attentive I think this may be a new local favorite for me, so I will definitely be back read more

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Very very yummy food. Got the $60 sushi combo, the fish was so fresh, and the rice was delicious as well. It was valentines, but not very busy, but it was a calm environment which made the night even better. Finished with some Sake and Sapporo which were chilled and perfect. If you are looking for a nice little sushi place this is it! Definitely will be returning again in the future read more

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Very unfortunate. I can't believe what I found in my food. Service is not the best. Inside was okay. read more

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I love this place for bento box. Im sure there are other things just as good but I like the bento box. The service was great

Food is excellent! I recently had a two item bento box: salmon teriyaki and salmon sashimi. Pretty delicious! Price is right too!

The restaurant opened at 11:30am, we were the first ones there, once food arrived more people started showing up. Small place but still very nice. Service was great and I would definitely go back next time I'm in town. read more

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This place is definitely one of our fav to order. We've been coming to Yuki Hana for years now! We definitely recommend this place, it's great sushi at an affordable price. We are sad to learn this 16yr old business will be closing down soon. So if you're thinking of sushi night/date, do consider stopping by and grabbing a bite or ordering out. Support this business, they deserve it. Service is quick and food quality is great. read more

I was very disappointed with this restaurant and quite frankly I am still in shocked on how bad the food was. One thing I can say is nothing is fresh. We went here right when they opened at 3pm yesterday. The female server just had a straight face didn't smile for anything. The restaurant itself is nice and clean. Parking was easy as we were able to park right in front. Food: this is pretty much where everything went down hill. I ordered the CA handroll and the nigiri deluxe with spicy tuna roll. My boyfriend ordered the 2 item bento box with teriyaki chicken and California roll. The moment my nigiri deluxe was placed down on the table I could smell an odor coming from the fish. So I decided to try out the hand roll first. Avocado was in between okay to about to go bad since I started seeing black speckles from when you peel it from the skin. Avocado definitely was not fresh. I took maybe 2 bites and left that alone afterwards. The nigiri deluxe was disappointing. The cuts were very thick and I couldn't really taste any of the fishes. I always eat nigiri without soy sauce because if it's fresh the taste of the fish is enough without having to dip it in soy sauce. The spicy tuna roll was definitely already pre made. The kicker/shocker for me and my boyfriend was the chicken teriyaki bento box. The chicken was lukewarm, honestly we think it was already cooked prior they just warm it up in a microwave or something. Even the rice wasn't hot and the California roll was not fresh. My boyfriend ate two and did not want the rest when he would usually finish a whole bento box. Is it cheap yes. But ive been to other cheap places that atleast has some freshness to their food. My boyfriend barely touched his food cause it just wasn't good. All the food came out within roughly 10 minutes of us ordering it. If that, maybe lesser but it was really quick. And again I didn't hear anyone cooking anything. The server was literally on her phone 80% of the time. The best thing I had here was their hot tea. read more

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Echoing the reviews that mention how the quality of the fish is poor. We ordered the nigiri deluxe and it was awful. The cuts of fish were large with an overly fishy odor. Texture was also questionable. Their cut rolls were okay, but you get what you pay for. The waitress is also not the friendliest but she had a particularly bad attitude that day which made the overall dining experience unpleasant. They also charge a 3% convenience fee for card payments too, regardless of how much you spend (we had spent $60+). This was not the case the first time I was here. Waitress/owner asked if I had cash instead since that was preferred. That was already irritating on top of the poor quality of the food and the poor service. Will not be coming back. read more

Favorite sushi in Hayward. Service is fast, not any small talk if that's your vibe. Just a hello, what's your order, and refilling your drinks. Bento box is a great choice and bang for your buck. read more

My family and I often go to Yuki Hana Sushi. They have a great selection of food options. I enjoy trying something different each visit. Very friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Just had Dinner here, not expecting much but the food was off the charts. Fresh and beautifully presented food at a cost that blew me away. Who charges around $15-18 for a amount of Sushi that completed filled me up. Amazing the a small mum and dad place could be SOOOO good and expremely afforable read more

The Hamachi is on point, and the Nigiri portion sizes are XXL. My son and I love this spot.

(4 out of 5) Good sushi! Whenever I come here there's almost always no one inside! Which confuses me because they are very hospitable and the ambiance is definitely above par! And of course the food! I've been to a lot of sushi restaurants and I can say with confidence that this place won't disappoint anyone! Fun rolls and great fish quality! If you're in the Hayward area come by. And when you do tell them Rothyy sent you! read more

Wanted a sushi place to the Hayward Bart station. I found Yuki Hana Sushi. I had never been here before. What a great experience. The rolls were excellent. The service was great. The food came out quickly. A definite place to go. read more

Great sushi selection and taste was amazing. We had salmon double and titanic with bento box. Everything was amazing. Will defiantly come back for more. read more

I am sad I didn't know about this place sooner! This is my place to go for fresh sushi that just melts in your mouth!! The owner is lovely lady with a heart of gold and the service is excellent!! The ambiance is very low key and romantic but great for family as well! We no longer go anywhere else! read more

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First time going and I will definitely be going back. Got food for take out and everything was good. Got sashimi, a roll, a bento box and some appetizers. Next time I will try dining in. Reasonably priced and good food! read more

This place is my favorite local spot. I have been coming here for years and it never fails. Today's bento box was on the best! The service is fast and the eating at the bar is a fun date! read more

Me and my boyfriend both grew up coming here, & have become regulars since we started dating. We LOVE Yukihana & rarely go to other sushi spots in the area because they simply do not measure up to the quality & service we are provided. Even when they are busy it is never too loud for an intimate lunch or dinner & the flavor & freshness is consistent everytime. We love seeing Yukihana busy. This place deserves more love!!! read more

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Great spot for fresh and delicious Japanese food. Have been going here for years. Their bento boxes are generous and sure to satisfy big appetites. Their sushi is always fresh. Service is impeccable and very friendly!! read more

Went to Yuki Hana Sushi, and it's become my favorite place for sushi. Our server was attentive and friendly. The rolls were delicious; chef's kiss. Not to mentioned the ambiance was great. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

We were looking for a Japanese restaurant in Hayward and came across this restaurant. The sashimi fish was not fresh. Smell very fishy. Service was nice and efficient. read more

I'm surprised after all the times I've been here or ordered from here, I've never done a review. This is our go-to sushi spot. Reliably delicious and quality consistent. The blue fin toro is a fatty treat!!! I like to get my hands on their chicken teriyaki bento box because you can get it with rolls or Salmon sashimi (amongst other popular options like gyoza and tempura). I am opting for the 2 sides of Alaska roll and Spicy tuna today in my bento box! I had the beef teriyaki bento but felt I got more bang for my buck with the amount of chicken they put in versus the beef. The owner, I assume, is prompt. She takes orders quick and the food is served quick. Come on time for your pick up to get it warm! In fact my food was ready in under 15 minutes for 2 bento boxes with 2 sides each! You get the benefit of grabbing food but quality food for quick service. Hats off the fast chef too. It's been a few years since we ate here but that is more due to us not being a couple that dines in. The place is decorated in Japanese images. It's always clean and quiet, made a relaxing date evening. Yuki Hana is a gem of Hayward and am I so grateful the business made it through the COVID Pandemic!!! Thanks for serving amazing sushi and Japanese cuisine!! read more

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Our dance troupe performed on 13th July at the Hayward Veterans Memorial Building, where all the open windows couldn't disperse the heat enough--and there was no ice for bottles of water. Once everything was stashed for travel, about 7.30, our Fearless Leader (who had been there before) directed us to Yuki Hana, where there were a few vegetarian sushi options: we also have troupe sisters who need GF options, and non-fish eaters (I'd be a pescatarian if I could). We weren't the only ones from the dance festival choosing to eat there. When we entered, it was pleasantly cool. The "straight faced woman" (from another review) got our disorganized group of 7 seated, and menus, napkins, chopsticks were set out, with full glasses of water with big chunks of ice following shortly. We asked for water carafes, making it easier for both parties While I didn't see a section of sashimi with prices, I saw quite a lot of food I would eat. Hadn't had anything since 10am but water, so I might've order some to go. I had the largest spider roll I've ever had -- $12, less than I usually pay in the South Bay, and the double hamachi roll $15. If I hadn't still been overheated, I would've order o-cha. The food came out shortly, and the sound level went down immediately. We were all happy with our food. Given as many drivers as we had, no one ordered alcohol--but given the laughter, you'd never have known. Post-performance meals are usually politely raucous. I almost had to take home leftovers--at least four of us did, the portions being that generous. We discovered while trying to do "bistromathics" that the woman (owner? Mother of owner?) has a dry wit. I left a larger tip than usual, because we were a large group. I've bookmarked Yuki Hana under GBA Sushi & under Alameda County restaurants. I wouldn't mind it if I had to come to Hayward before next year's festival just so I could eat here again! read more

Great sushi! Whenever I come here there its never full! but it should be, because the sushi is the best! The atmosphere is clean and comfortable, very nice ambiance! They have a lot of amazing rolls to choose from and great fish quality! If you're in the Hayward area you will be very happy that you did. read more

The service, the cleanliness of inside including bathroom, the foodz everything was super good.

Unbelievably fresh fish. The albacore is to die for and so reasonably priced. If you want your roll with a kick try East Bay Roll and Red Lion Roll I could not put out the fire in my mouth but it was so worth it!!!! Family owned and run. Great location and nice atmosphere. Comfortable and relaxing. Easy parking. read more

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Ordered takeout after the all-too-common urge to buy as much sushi as humanly possible overcame me. It's an affliction I'm sure you all know. I can't say much about the service, seeing as I just ordered takeout. The meal was ready within 15 minutes of ordering. Fantastic. Upon walking in I was greeted by the gentleman behind the sushi bar and the lady at the register gave a warm smile and welcomed me. The ambiance was clean, appropriate for the price point, and suitable for a neighborhood sushi spot. The toro was a bit sinewy, and the rice was underwhelming, but that's more a factor of the time between prep and actually eating it (about 30 minutes). The rest of the nigiri was fantastic. The classic rolls were assembled pretty well. Nothing fell off and all of it stayed in one piece upon picking it up with a chopstick. Wanna know if the rolls aren't done well? It falls apart. All in all, it was a good experience. I'm looking forward to eating there in person. This meal with a cold Sapporo sounds delightful. read more

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Never had a bad experience here. Been going since I was young. I hadn't been for maybe 5 years and they still remembered me. The food was wonderful as always. read more

One of my favorite Japanese spots in Hayward. Kinda hidden on a side street. I love that they let me order salmon sashimi in the bento box, and I can have it with salmon teriyaki for even more salmon! Very tasty. They've got a double salmon sushi roll that my 7yo daughter loves, because I've apparently gotten her hooked on eating too much salmon as well haha. My sushi-disliking husband doesn't mind coming here either because they've got a variety of other things for him, like beef teriyaki and udon bowls. The service is pretty minimal, but not unfriendly. The server just tends to disappear and is pretty quiet. They're part of the Together For Hayward program, so if you can snag one of the limited-time deals on those gift certificates, the already low prices here are even better. read more

Very fresh and delicious!! My boyfriend's family eats here often and they love it. I can confirm the sushi and sides are high quality!! We ordered ahead and picked up for takeout -- the owners are such nice people who are always safe and cautious. The only downsides are parking and location. I think that it may be difficult to park in a one-way street especially because they are located on a corner. Nevertheless, go support and consume some fish!! It is worth it!! read more

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This has been my go to sushi spot for years. Philly roll, tiger roll, crunchy roll, and Hanna roll are always worth it. The woman behind the counter is always kind and the service is excellent. The environment is clean and invites you in. Will continue to return for years I hope. read more

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