Fantastic dining experience, definitely Michelin star worthy.This is a small and in many ways understated restaurant with very limited seating. The experience is intimate and cozy, with the chef preparing and describing each dish.The sushi bar experience is definitely more of a show than the couple of tables they have.There is only one dining option which is a fantastic omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Amazing omakase place. We had a 10 course dinner consisting of various dishes including meat, fish, and soup. The restaurant only seats 6-8 people which creates an extremely intimate and unique experience. The fish was very fresh, mostly flown from Japan and the upside for me of visiting this restaurant was trying Japanese dishes that I would never think to order and probably are not available at any regular sushi restaurant. It's very clear why this place earned a Michelin star. Will be going back for certain.
MrMM
Have been here a handful of times and the experience has always been satisfying. Fresh ingredients crafted by a passionate cooking chef with great skill in preparing courses with balanced Eastern and Western influences.
Hudson Lofchie
The food and presentation were amazing. As with any Michelin restaurant that does serving by courses, most are a smash hit, and some are experimental and may not be to your liking. We loved 9/10 of our courses.Environment is intimate and only seats about 15 at a time.Would kill for another serving of the toro.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Hairy Crab with Salmon Eggs, Omakase, Wagyu Beef, Nigiri, Uni Sea Urchin
AdamH
What an eclectic and unique omakase meal. The dishes were very much based on Japanese roots and I couldn't have asked for a more in depth food tasting. The sushi, melts in your mouth. Some of the best I've ever had.
Gilad Moskowitz
Hana Re is located behind an entirely unassuming door in The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. Upon entering the space you are presented with an intimate dining area, with but a few tables and a chef's counter. We had reserved our seats at the chef's counter.The series of courses that were then delivered were all delicately created and beautifully tasting. At Hana Re, an omakase is served and on our particular night there were ten courses. Each course was incredible and there was definitely no shortage of food.I have the pleasure to report that I was surprised and got to experience new foods and combinations that I have never had before. The food was of the highest quality and the service impeccable. It was a pleasure to talk with the chef after the meal and I hope to return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Cha L.
Tucked in the corner of the lab in Costa Mesa, we wanted to see if Hana re was worth a visit and we found ourselves a pleasant dining experience at this one star Michelin. We were greeted by the hostess and were seated at the sushi bar. We opted for the 8pm seating and there were a total of 4 parties. We made the reservation on the same week we dined so it seems like the months/weeks of booking in advance is no longer necessary. We started the first course within 10 minutes and finished around 9:45. The highlight of the meal comes from being able to watch the chef craft each course. From scoring the fish to forming the nigiri to torching the nori, it was a pleasure being able to watch with an anticipation for what comes next. Best dish for us: chutoro nigiri & striped jack nigiri. A few dishes featured what tasted like mozuku seaweed with vinegar seemed to overpowered the natural taste of the main ingredient. The a5 was a nice touch, but was a bit chewier than a5s im used to.For those who want to relax and enjoy a slower paced dinner with light conversations, this is an excellent choice. Also, if you're in for a celebration your dessert is plated a little more special! With a total of 16 dishes, we were satisfied and full.Thank you, Hana re for a beautiful dinner with the hubby.
Thida Tran
Every dish was delicious! Service was great!Loved the experience. Loved watching the sushi chef prep our meal.??
Celebrated our anniversary and my birthday dinner here. It's a very small place located in the LAB in Costa Mesa. It's blended into the background pretty well so might be hard to find at first especially since the sign is fairly small. I think it only seats 14 people max. They told us the service can last anywhere between 1.5-2 hours, but luckily we went on a weekday and no one else was sitting at the tables so it only took us an hour which was great. It's 10 courses including appetizer and dessert. The price is decent for the omakase experience. It's not the best I've ever had, but pretty close to it. Definitely deserves the Michelin Star.
Amazing birthday meal for my wife. Food was great! Plating was so beautiful. And the service was spot on. Happy to reckoned this place and deserving of the Michelin stars
Mario S.
Had dinner there a few days ago. Food and experience is worth the price of admission..Start with the master chef and end with a smile. Need to go and see for yourself.Cheers!
A perfect meal. Ten courses of sheer delight. All thoughtful and extremely tasty. Great timing between dishes. Never felt rushed. One server, one chef; no frills. And an Incredible sake/wine/drinks list with something for everyone.
Sean Lee
Small hidden gem in Costa Mesa. It is almost impossible to get a reservation here but I was fortunate to make a second trip here for business purposes. Ingredients are obviously very fresha and the courses are well timed. I ended up feeling pretty full by the end of the course. Omakese is pricey compared to other spots and, truth be the told, I'm not sure if I would come back (if I were able to get a reservation) to dine on my own dime but I would recommend trying it atleast once. Cheers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mark M.
Pretty decent Omakase experience. Definitely with the Michelin star. They fly some of the ingredients in from Japan. I can taste the different in taste in the Hokkaido uni.The service is exactly what you would expect at a place at this price range -- impeccable. The price is above Sakanaya but below Yamakase.The venue can be a little hard to find. It's kinda of a pop-up in a very unassuming building in the plaza that houses the Lab.
Fantastic dining experience, definitely Michelin star worthy.This is a small and in many ways understated restaurant with very limited seating. The experience is intimate and cozy, with the chef preparing and describing each dish.The sushi bar experience is definitely more of a show than the couple of tables they have.There is only one dining option which is a fantastic omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Amazing omakase place. We had a 10 course dinner consisting of various dishes including meat, fish, and soup. The restaurant only seats 6-8 people which creates an extremely intimate and unique experience. The fish was very fresh, mostly flown from Japan and the upside for me of visiting this restaurant was trying Japanese dishes that I would never think to order and probably are not available at any regular sushi restaurant. It's very clear why this place earned a Michelin star. Will be going back for certain.
Have been here a handful of times and the experience has always been satisfying. Fresh ingredients crafted by a passionate cooking chef with great skill in preparing courses with balanced Eastern and Western influences.
The food and presentation were amazing. As with any Michelin restaurant that does serving by courses, most are a smash hit, and some are experimental and may not be to your liking. We loved 9/10 of our courses.Environment is intimate and only seats about 15 at a time.Would kill for another serving of the toro.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Hairy Crab with Salmon Eggs, Omakase, Wagyu Beef, Nigiri, Uni Sea Urchin
What an eclectic and unique omakase meal. The dishes were very much based on Japanese roots and I couldn't have asked for a more in depth food tasting. The sushi, melts in your mouth. Some of the best I've ever had.
Hana Re is located behind an entirely unassuming door in The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. Upon entering the space you are presented with an intimate dining area, with but a few tables and a chef's counter. We had reserved our seats at the chef's counter.The series of courses that were then delivered were all delicately created and beautifully tasting. At Hana Re, an omakase is served and on our particular night there were ten courses. Each course was incredible and there was definitely no shortage of food.I have the pleasure to report that I was surprised and got to experience new foods and combinations that I have never had before. The food was of the highest quality and the service impeccable. It was a pleasure to talk with the chef after the meal and I hope to return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase
Tucked in the corner of the lab in Costa Mesa, we wanted to see if Hana re was worth a visit and we found ourselves a pleasant dining experience at this one star Michelin. We were greeted by the hostess and were seated at the sushi bar. We opted for the 8pm seating and there were a total of 4 parties. We made the reservation on the same week we dined so it seems like the months/weeks of booking in advance is no longer necessary. We started the first course within 10 minutes and finished around 9:45. The highlight of the meal comes from being able to watch the chef craft each course. From scoring the fish to forming the nigiri to torching the nori, it was a pleasure being able to watch with an anticipation for what comes next. Best dish for us: chutoro nigiri & striped jack nigiri. A few dishes featured what tasted like mozuku seaweed with vinegar seemed to overpowered the natural taste of the main ingredient. The a5 was a nice touch, but was a bit chewier than a5s im used to.For those who want to relax and enjoy a slower paced dinner with light conversations, this is an excellent choice. Also, if you're in for a celebration your dessert is plated a little more special! With a total of 16 dishes, we were satisfied and full.Thank you, Hana re for a beautiful dinner with the hubby.
Every dish was delicious! Service was great!Loved the experience. Loved watching the sushi chef prep our meal.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Omakase, Wagyu Beef, Sashimi Sampler, Nigiri
Celebrated our anniversary and my birthday dinner here. It's a very small place located in the LAB in Costa Mesa. It's blended into the background pretty well so might be hard to find at first especially since the sign is fairly small. I think it only seats 14 people max. They told us the service can last anywhere between 1.5-2 hours, but luckily we went on a weekday and no one else was sitting at the tables so it only took us an hour which was great. It's 10 courses including appetizer and dessert. The price is decent for the omakase experience. It's not the best I've ever had, but pretty close to it. Definitely deserves the Michelin Star.
2 people with one bottle sake with tips $900+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing birthday meal for my wife. Food was great! Plating was so beautiful. And the service was spot on. Happy to reckoned this place and deserving of the Michelin stars
Had dinner there a few days ago. Food and experience is worth the price of admission..Start with the master chef and end with a smile. Need to go and see for yourself.Cheers!
A perfect meal. Ten courses of sheer delight. All thoughtful and extremely tasty. Great timing between dishes. Never felt rushed. One server, one chef; no frills. And an Incredible sake/wine/drinks list with something for everyone.
Small hidden gem in Costa Mesa. It is almost impossible to get a reservation here but I was fortunate to make a second trip here for business purposes. Ingredients are obviously very fresha and the courses are well timed. I ended up feeling pretty full by the end of the course. Omakese is pricey compared to other spots and, truth be the told, I'm not sure if I would come back (if I were able to get a reservation) to dine on my own dime but I would recommend trying it atleast once. Cheers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pretty decent Omakase experience. Definitely with the Michelin star. They fly some of the ingredients in from Japan. I can taste the different in taste in the Hokkaido uni.The service is exactly what you would expect at a place at this price range -- impeccable. The price is above Sakanaya but below Yamakase.The venue can be a little hard to find. It's kinda of a pop-up in a very unassuming building in the plaza that houses the Lab.