Great sushi restaurant, highly recommend it! ????????????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura, Edamame, Miso Soup, Eel Avocado Roll
Claudia W.
Fresh and tasty fish - excellent choice of sushi rolls. Wonderful staff and easy parking
Michael M.
simple decor, great menu. friendly staff. good food in a casual surrounding. our go to Japanese restaurant in Alamo.
Tiffany L.
The sushi here was very delicious. The meat was really fresh and the server was excellent. Authentic Japanese food. 100% recommended.
Stephanie C.
If you like so-so sushi, this is your place. We were underwhelmed at best. Considering the prices, we expected larger portions and much better flavors/quality. Our take out rolls and nigiri were no better than what you would find at an average grocery store. The TUNA was so unnaturally red that we didn't eat it. So, question where they are sourcing their fish before placing an order.
Alan G.
Based on several reviews, I was looking forward to trying Ha-La Sushi out and tried takeout on a weekend evening. The staff were friendly and they were pretty efficient as well. With regards to the food though, it was unfortunately not the best experience. On the positive side, the portion sizes were pretty good given the relatively higher price point, and the food was nicely presented. There were, however, a number of ways in which the food could have been better from our perspective: - The fried oysters were overcooked/slightly burnt and both the oysters and shrimp tempura tasted as if they were cooked in old oil - The ebi, albacore and unagi nigiri had a good fish-to-rice ratio but the fish didn't seem that fresh tasting - The Lazy Roll's scallop slices that topped the rest of the roll had an odd texture to them, although the sauces on top were good - The Super California roll had slices of salmon on top of a California roll, and the salmon texture and taste also seemed off - The negihama roll was ok and again, the hamachi just did not taste fresh or flavorful - The combination dinner included a generous portion of iceberg lettuce and creamy ginger dressing, and the chicken teriyaki was cooked pretty well, although the sauce was a bit sweet Overall, the takeout meal seemed to miss the mark in several ways and hope this was just an off night for them in terms of the quality of product.
Jenny L.
Have been told by other people to avoid getting food from this spot. Didnt let that stop me from checking it out for myself. We ordered to go for the office as an early birthday celebration so we made a pretty big order. Food was done in a good amount of time. Most of us ordered the 3 item bento box. We were all pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. I got the bento box with cali roll, chicken teriyaki and veggie tempura. Everything was pretty good. Even the miso soup and the house salad. Would definitely get food here again in the future.
Marcie S Plummer
I’ve been dining several times a month at HaLa for years and certainly find my experiences consistently worth 5 stars! Quality and freshness is my priority, and they never disappoint. What’s really unusual is their wine list. It’s top notch, too. Sure, if it’s really busy, I might have to wait a few minutes to order, but with a fine glass of wine to begin with an appetizer, I’m good! Ken and crew are phenomenal hosts and always make me feel welcomed and comfortable.Vegetarian options: Many! Can’t recommend from the list because it’s too limited. Dozens of items are excellent.Dietary restrictions: It’s sushi et al. No dairy!Parking: Plenty of parking right at the door.Kid-friendliness: If you have noisy, rambunctious kids, no worries. Outside seating, too!Wheelchair accessibility: Parking lot / front door access.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom N.
My mom and I used to have lunch at Ha-La Sushi almost every week on Thursday for quite a long time and it was always one of the highlights of the week. Everyone that works there was always so incredibly nice and patient with mom, who was in the early stages of dementia at the time. They were always happy to see us and, of course, we were always happy to see them. The cuisine is wonderful at Ha-La. It's very tasty and made with love, and it will always be my favorite place to go for lunch in Alamo, but the real magic at Ha-La Sushi is the very sweet people that work there.
They had incredible hospitality, their food is all super fresh and to die for, the atmosphere of the place extremely charming. I was blown away by this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura
J T.
Worse sushi ever!!! We got take out and the color of the raw fish looked off. The tuna was very veiny and they didn't remove the blood line on my red snapper. My sushi rice was very stale and our soft shell crab tasted like it had been out of the freezer. We also arrived on time to make sure that the crab would be at least warm. Won't ever be coming back here again.
Kate DeWald
Great sushi in the east bay. Excellent sashimi and delicious rolls. Highly recommend!
William D.
Truly remarkable sushi. Delicious. Sat at sushi bar and interacted with sushi chef. Been there 17 years. Wonderful presentation. Friendly atmosphere. A bit expensive and a step above most other sushi restaurants.
Hugh Westermeyer
Always a great meal at Ha-La with great service. The Toro was particularly excellent.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great sushi restaurant, highly recommend it! ????????????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura, Edamame, Miso Soup, Eel Avocado Roll
Fresh and tasty fish - excellent choice of sushi rolls. Wonderful staff and easy parking
simple decor, great menu. friendly staff. good food in a casual surrounding. our go to Japanese restaurant in Alamo.
The sushi here was very delicious. The meat was really fresh and the server was excellent. Authentic Japanese food. 100% recommended.
If you like so-so sushi, this is your place. We were underwhelmed at best. Considering the prices, we expected larger portions and much better flavors/quality. Our take out rolls and nigiri were no better than what you would find at an average grocery store. The TUNA was so unnaturally red that we didn't eat it. So, question where they are sourcing their fish before placing an order.
Based on several reviews, I was looking forward to trying Ha-La Sushi out and tried takeout on a weekend evening. The staff were friendly and they were pretty efficient as well. With regards to the food though, it was unfortunately not the best experience. On the positive side, the portion sizes were pretty good given the relatively higher price point, and the food was nicely presented. There were, however, a number of ways in which the food could have been better from our perspective: - The fried oysters were overcooked/slightly burnt and both the oysters and shrimp tempura tasted as if they were cooked in old oil - The ebi, albacore and unagi nigiri had a good fish-to-rice ratio but the fish didn't seem that fresh tasting - The Lazy Roll's scallop slices that topped the rest of the roll had an odd texture to them, although the sauces on top were good - The Super California roll had slices of salmon on top of a California roll, and the salmon texture and taste also seemed off - The negihama roll was ok and again, the hamachi just did not taste fresh or flavorful - The combination dinner included a generous portion of iceberg lettuce and creamy ginger dressing, and the chicken teriyaki was cooked pretty well, although the sauce was a bit sweet Overall, the takeout meal seemed to miss the mark in several ways and hope this was just an off night for them in terms of the quality of product.
Have been told by other people to avoid getting food from this spot. Didnt let that stop me from checking it out for myself. We ordered to go for the office as an early birthday celebration so we made a pretty big order. Food was done in a good amount of time. Most of us ordered the 3 item bento box. We were all pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. I got the bento box with cali roll, chicken teriyaki and veggie tempura. Everything was pretty good. Even the miso soup and the house salad. Would definitely get food here again in the future.
I’ve been dining several times a month at HaLa for years and certainly find my experiences consistently worth 5 stars! Quality and freshness is my priority, and they never disappoint. What’s really unusual is their wine list. It’s top notch, too. Sure, if it’s really busy, I might have to wait a few minutes to order, but with a fine glass of wine to begin with an appetizer, I’m good! Ken and crew are phenomenal hosts and always make me feel welcomed and comfortable.Vegetarian options: Many! Can’t recommend from the list because it’s too limited. Dozens of items are excellent.Dietary restrictions: It’s sushi et al. No dairy!Parking: Plenty of parking right at the door.Kid-friendliness: If you have noisy, rambunctious kids, no worries. Outside seating, too!Wheelchair accessibility: Parking lot / front door access.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My mom and I used to have lunch at Ha-La Sushi almost every week on Thursday for quite a long time and it was always one of the highlights of the week. Everyone that works there was always so incredibly nice and patient with mom, who was in the early stages of dementia at the time. They were always happy to see us and, of course, we were always happy to see them. The cuisine is wonderful at Ha-La. It's very tasty and made with love, and it will always be my favorite place to go for lunch in Alamo, but the real magic at Ha-La Sushi is the very sweet people that work there.
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They had incredible hospitality, their food is all super fresh and to die for, the atmosphere of the place extremely charming. I was blown away by this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tempura
Worse sushi ever!!! We got take out and the color of the raw fish looked off. The tuna was very veiny and they didn't remove the blood line on my red snapper. My sushi rice was very stale and our soft shell crab tasted like it had been out of the freezer. We also arrived on time to make sure that the crab would be at least warm. Won't ever be coming back here again.
Great sushi in the east bay. Excellent sashimi and delicious rolls. Highly recommend!
Truly remarkable sushi. Delicious. Sat at sushi bar and interacted with sushi chef. Been there 17 years. Wonderful presentation. Friendly atmosphere. A bit expensive and a step above most other sushi restaurants.
Always a great meal at Ha-La with great service. The Toro was particularly excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5