This place has amazing food! The food might be the best I've ever had. The location was a couple of blocks off the main strip in Carmel. The restaurant itself was plain and had a diner feel to it but the food was top shelf. I do recommend it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Genevieve Lucas-Conwell
Local gem & family owned restaurant. Great sushi. Definitely worth a visit!
Irene Patton
This place was simply amazing! We love sushi and let me tell you we fell in love with this place. The beer is super ice cold and the Monterey roll is one of the best we’ve ever had. It was worth the 6 Hour drive from Upland to visit Carmel and Monterey.As a matter fact we will be going back for sushi today.We had some salmon and tuna sushi as well and that was also super fresh.The owner is very kind. If you strike up a conversation with him he will chat with you. Very nice humble man. If you are and love sushi try this place out. ?
Pedro Leon
Horrible service, stay away. The entire staff is extremely "RUDE". We've lived in Carmel for over 8 years and this is worst experience we have ever had at a restaurant. This place doesn't represent what Carmel is about. The one thing that Carmel is known for the most is small Mom & Pops restaurant and businesses. For the most part Mom & Pops businesses are well known for excellent service, politeness, friendly, welcoming behavior but this place does not meet any of the above. The rude behavior starts from the minute you walk in and it continues until you leave. We ordered Hawaiian ahi poke appetizer and it was extremely spicy and it had only very few pieces of ahi tuna, we didn't touch it and returned it. The madwoman yelled at us as she removed it from our table. Then we can hear her and the chef yelling some more when she brought it back to the kitchen. At this moment we thought about leaving but decided to give it a chance. Wrong decision. The rest of the food was nothing to wright home about. However the bad service and the mean mugging continued on. Finally, we had enough and asked for the check, to our surprise they had added the previously returned appetizer to our bill. When we asked to please remove it, all hell broke loose. The madwoman and the chef (owner/manager) we're yelling and refused to remove it. After a few minutes of arguing, he finally accepted that his behavior was wrong although not happy, he finally removed it from our bill. But not before expressing his disagreement. He literally threw the recipe and pin at me to sign. Please stay away from this place. Horrible service.
Steve Owen
I haunt this place. Hands down the best Japanese food in the Monterey Bay. Kind of a local spot tucked away. Worth seeking out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly O'Hara
Intimate and modest but really good food ☺️
Josh Ohanian
I work in the same building that this restaurant is located and eat here every chance I get. The owners are wonderful people and the food is fantastic! Highly recommend!
Toshiera Zawadzki
My aunt and I came here tonight after a negative experience at another local sushi restaurant (other review posted) . We were feeling upset but right when we walked into this restaurant we were immediately greeted kindly by the owners and a local couple. It was our first time there and the locals told us everything was amazing and we couldn't go wrong. My aunt and I got the Hanagasa boat 2 and everything was delicious. I especially loved their crunchy roll and special roll. The nice local couple even bought us a bottle of sake as they were leaving. The great food, amazing service, and welcoming and friendly atmosphere completely turned our night around! I wish I lived closer so I could go back. I highly recommend!
Carlos Zapata
Nice, hidden Gem!! if you go to Carmel-by-the-Sea and you are craving for good quality, awesome flavor sushi, you have to stop by Hanagasa!! fresh ingredients, fast service and nice service to top it off. we are definitely coming back!!
Aleksandr Korneevskii
Lovely place, approach it with kindness and it will shine back. Get some spicy sushi rolls!
We arrived around 5:30 on Friday evening for dinner. We asked if we could sit down, and the waitress didn’t appear to be too happy that we were there. After being seated, we waited while 3 or 4 take-out orders were filled over the next 20-25 minutes. We were never asked if we wanted something to drink, and we found our own menus. We asked if we could order something, and she said she was busy and proceeded to serve one or two more take-out customers. Finally, after waiting about 25 minutes and never being waited on, we left. Seems like there are only two people working there, but they had managed somehow to serve three other tables of customers. I’ve heard the food is good, but it looks like take-out might be the only option to get served. Very unfortunate. It might be nice if they could communicate that to you when you arrive, but the server wasn’t very interested in talking (or taking an order for drinks or food).
Tony Garcia
Terrible customer service. I ordered take out because I was going to go to a show at the neighboring Sunset Theatre, but then had a little bit of extra time so I asked if I could eat in te restaurant. Now mind you, the restaurant was EMPTY with only one table taken, and when I said if I could just eat there, the waitress and the owner (who may be a couple) got upset! The owner even came out to clarify: “When you order take out you must leave. Not eat here.” He said that in such a rude manner! The sushi rolls weren’t even good! I got two California rolls and they were flavorless. Overall, I felt ridiculed and the quality of the sushi sucked. I don’t know how I’m the world this place got so many stars. Do the tourists in Carmel not know about the sushi restaurants available in Pacific Grove or Monterey? Or maybe they used to be good or are going downhill! Whatever the case may be, I am never coming back to this place. Try at your own risk. This place appears to be going hill~
Lynn Stockman
Great Sushi! Very fresh! Made to order. Best in downtown Carmel on 7th St close to Sunset Center large parking lot. Small indoor restaurant with some outdoor seating.
Lonnie
Nothing special restaurant was dry and echoed with every persons voice. Service was good, sushi was 1.5 out of 5.
Travel438203
We were frustrated that all well rated sushi places were closed for lunch so we picked Hanagasa as a last chance …. A simple outfit already in business for 57 years. The interior confirms once first perception to not expect anything special !!! But were we WRONG! From the complimentary delicious Miso Soup, to Maguro Sashimi to fried shrimps and spicy Tuna Roll … we were in heaven! And to top it, the ginger served was literally the best ginger I ever had, and I had at least 450-500 times Sushi in my life. Please try it out. The chef needs a bit of time to warm up, but its worth it.
This place has amazing food! The food might be the best I've ever had. The location was a couple of blocks off the main strip in Carmel. The restaurant itself was plain and had a diner feel to it but the food was top shelf. I do recommend it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Local gem & family owned restaurant. Great sushi. Definitely worth a visit!
This place was simply amazing! We love sushi and let me tell you we fell in love with this place. The beer is super ice cold and the Monterey roll is one of the best we’ve ever had. It was worth the 6 Hour drive from Upland to visit Carmel and Monterey.As a matter fact we will be going back for sushi today.We had some salmon and tuna sushi as well and that was also super fresh.The owner is very kind. If you strike up a conversation with him he will chat with you. Very nice humble man. If you are and love sushi try this place out. ?
Horrible service, stay away. The entire staff is extremely "RUDE". We've lived in Carmel for over 8 years and this is worst experience we have ever had at a restaurant. This place doesn't represent what Carmel is about. The one thing that Carmel is known for the most is small Mom & Pops restaurant and businesses. For the most part Mom & Pops businesses are well known for excellent service, politeness, friendly, welcoming behavior but this place does not meet any of the above. The rude behavior starts from the minute you walk in and it continues until you leave. We ordered Hawaiian ahi poke appetizer and it was extremely spicy and it had only very few pieces of ahi tuna, we didn't touch it and returned it. The madwoman yelled at us as she removed it from our table. Then we can hear her and the chef yelling some more when she brought it back to the kitchen. At this moment we thought about leaving but decided to give it a chance. Wrong decision. The rest of the food was nothing to wright home about. However the bad service and the mean mugging continued on. Finally, we had enough and asked for the check, to our surprise they had added the previously returned appetizer to our bill. When we asked to please remove it, all hell broke loose. The madwoman and the chef (owner/manager) we're yelling and refused to remove it. After a few minutes of arguing, he finally accepted that his behavior was wrong although not happy, he finally removed it from our bill. But not before expressing his disagreement. He literally threw the recipe and pin at me to sign. Please stay away from this place. Horrible service.
I haunt this place. Hands down the best Japanese food in the Monterey Bay. Kind of a local spot tucked away. Worth seeking out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intimate and modest but really good food ☺️
I work in the same building that this restaurant is located and eat here every chance I get. The owners are wonderful people and the food is fantastic! Highly recommend!
My aunt and I came here tonight after a negative experience at another local sushi restaurant (other review posted) . We were feeling upset but right when we walked into this restaurant we were immediately greeted kindly by the owners and a local couple. It was our first time there and the locals told us everything was amazing and we couldn't go wrong. My aunt and I got the Hanagasa boat 2 and everything was delicious. I especially loved their crunchy roll and special roll. The nice local couple even bought us a bottle of sake as they were leaving. The great food, amazing service, and welcoming and friendly atmosphere completely turned our night around! I wish I lived closer so I could go back. I highly recommend!
Nice, hidden Gem!! if you go to Carmel-by-the-Sea and you are craving for good quality, awesome flavor sushi, you have to stop by Hanagasa!! fresh ingredients, fast service and nice service to top it off. we are definitely coming back!!
Lovely place, approach it with kindness and it will shine back. Get some spicy sushi rolls!
Restaurantji Recommends
We arrived around 5:30 on Friday evening for dinner. We asked if we could sit down, and the waitress didn’t appear to be too happy that we were there. After being seated, we waited while 3 or 4 take-out orders were filled over the next 20-25 minutes. We were never asked if we wanted something to drink, and we found our own menus. We asked if we could order something, and she said she was busy and proceeded to serve one or two more take-out customers. Finally, after waiting about 25 minutes and never being waited on, we left. Seems like there are only two people working there, but they had managed somehow to serve three other tables of customers. I’ve heard the food is good, but it looks like take-out might be the only option to get served. Very unfortunate. It might be nice if they could communicate that to you when you arrive, but the server wasn’t very interested in talking (or taking an order for drinks or food).
Terrible customer service. I ordered take out because I was going to go to a show at the neighboring Sunset Theatre, but then had a little bit of extra time so I asked if I could eat in te restaurant. Now mind you, the restaurant was EMPTY with only one table taken, and when I said if I could just eat there, the waitress and the owner (who may be a couple) got upset! The owner even came out to clarify: “When you order take out you must leave. Not eat here.” He said that in such a rude manner! The sushi rolls weren’t even good! I got two California rolls and they were flavorless. Overall, I felt ridiculed and the quality of the sushi sucked. I don’t know how I’m the world this place got so many stars. Do the tourists in Carmel not know about the sushi restaurants available in Pacific Grove or Monterey? Or maybe they used to be good or are going downhill! Whatever the case may be, I am never coming back to this place. Try at your own risk. This place appears to be going hill~
Great Sushi! Very fresh! Made to order. Best in downtown Carmel on 7th St close to Sunset Center large parking lot. Small indoor restaurant with some outdoor seating.
Nothing special restaurant was dry and echoed with every persons voice. Service was good, sushi was 1.5 out of 5.
We were frustrated that all well rated sushi places were closed for lunch so we picked Hanagasa as a last chance …. A simple outfit already in business for 57 years. The interior confirms once first perception to not expect anything special !!! But were we WRONG! From the complimentary delicious Miso Soup, to Maguro Sashimi to fried shrimps and spicy Tuna Roll … we were in heaven! And to top it, the ginger served was literally the best ginger I ever had, and I had at least 450-500 times Sushi in my life. Please try it out. The chef needs a bit of time to warm up, but its worth it.
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