Hanabi Japanese Restaurant

10/10
From a picky eater

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This gem is very well hidden in a drab shopping mall. Even on a Tuesday night in November it was busy though! Unsurprisingly as the food and service are excellent. Such lovely staff who genuinely want you to enjoy your food. Ignore the surroundings and enjoy a treat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We walked in here about 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday and the place was packed with locals--a good sign. The food is outstanding and the service friendly. My wife pointed out the Aye Mamacita Roll because of the name only. I then read the ingredients and said we should try it. It was unlike anything we've had before and is this chef's own design. The combination of flavors: the heat, sweet, tart, umami, and fresh fresh fresh all without clashing. The Seafood Udon is chock full of salmon, shrimp, and vegetables.The noodles and veggies are not overcooked. I ordered it spicy and it was very spicy. So, if you are spicy-shy, get it mild.

Very nice and friendly staff. Fresh seafood high quality. Great prices. Good portion sizes as well. I’d recommend to anyone. Also they have ramen if you’re not feeling sushi :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So fresh and full of flavor. And the staff are friendly and kind. I highly recommend and look forward to my next visit (which will be tomorrow!)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is really good , and the cook is really nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Wonderful sushi resturant with creative, fresh rolls!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There’s a really nice sushi restaurant in Oaxaca called Crudo that mixes Japanese with Mexican ingredients. It’s simple, no more than 5 ingredients per dish, it’s amazing and delicious. So it is possible to create delicious sushi without cream cheese and hot Cheetos. But if you pile trash on your food, you might enjoy it, otherwise the sashimi is fresh.

Plates were actually well presented.

Service was bad. The waitress couldn’t be bothered. Requests were met with a sigh and eye roll.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I love the California rolls from here I would eat them everyday and it’s not even that expensive. The place is beautiful it might be small but I personally like it. Service was good, honestly people aren’t that talkative but I think that’s what makes me feel comfortable there

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is amazing - lots of veggie options too! All the servers in the restaurant were super sweet and helpful. Definitely recommend

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The place is really small. Food is very good. The workers r fast.

Hidden gem in castroville. This place offers top sushi. Amazing price with generous portion.

We went to this place because we wanted sushi and it had a good rating. That said, being from out of state headed to Monterey we didn't know that Castroville is not a place a lot of folks familiar with the route to Monterey would stop. THINK AGAIN.
If you want Asian food or specifically Sushi, OMG
the Chef/owner prepares generous portions that are Outstanding.
The place is in a shopping center and the exterior was a little tired. Then we walked in and the interior felt a little cramped, but the dining area was clean. So the atmosphere isn't special. However, the food and the service was worth the time to pull off the main drag and have a filling meal at a great price 👍

Sushi was top notch, fatty salmon, yellowtail, uni. Poke bowl was a piece of art. Sushi shed took his job seriously and staff was friendly. It one of those strip mall sushi places that shows up the fancy places. I'd make this a regular spot if I lived close....and it will be my stopping spot whenever I head to Monterey.

Delicious rolls!