Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya
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This restaurant is seriously slept on. There should be a line out the door (not that I wanna wait to eat all the delicious food). They're serving up elevated comfort food with a carefully curated sake list. We often imbibe a bit too much of said carefully curated sake list, so I don't have photos for every item we've had. We love both the sushi and izakaya items
Yellowtail carpaccio: fresh melt-in-your-mouth fish, lightly dressed with olive oil so that the true flavors...read full review
Yellowtail carpaccio: fresh melt-in-your-mouth fish, lightly dressed with olive oil so that the true flavors...read full review
Hamakaze is my favorite MdR sushi and izakay place! They make a perfectly simple and delicious fresh tofu salad, which is my go-to every time. There are so very few places where you can even get fresh tofu. When I mention it to people it's like they've never even heard of fresh tofu, but for me, ... I can taste the difference and I APPRECIATE it!
My husband LOVES the salmon skin salad. A true delight!
And addition to these items, the proprietor is the sushi chef and they...read full review
My husband LOVES the salmon skin salad. A true delight!
And addition to these items, the proprietor is the sushi chef and they...read full review
Been coming here for what seems like over a decade and it still hits and the sushi is fresh. The service is fantastic and you will never go home hungry. I would choose Hamakaze over any of the other three sushi places in the area.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
Hamakaze Sushi & Izakaya is a beloved, cozy restaurant known for its fresh, high-quality sushi and a wide variety of izakaya dishes. Despite being underappreciated in online maps, it consistently impresses with its delicious offerings and attentive service. The menu features a mix of elevated comfort food and authentic flavors, making it a favorite among locals for over a decade.
Highlights include the yellowtail carpaccio, with melt-in-your-mouth fish lightly dressed to let the natural flavors shine, and ankimo sashimi, which is smooth and silky. The summer roll combines delicate blue crab, spicy tuna, and creamy avocado wrapped in radish, offering a carb-conscious option. Fried items like kuroobata corn dogs and lobster hush puppies arrive freshly made, with crispy batter and juicy, succulent fillings. The grilled black cod with miso, miso eggplant, pork gyoza, and sautéed scallops with ponzu showcase the restaurant’s skill in preparing flavorful, well-balanced dishes.
Unique dishes such as bacon mochi wrapped in crispy bacon and fish tacos with light batter provide satisfying, innovative choices. The fresh tofu salad is a personal favorite, appreciated for its quality and simplicity, and the salmon skin salad is also highly recommended. The proprietor, who is also the sushi chef, hand-makes each order with care, ensuring authentic flavors that are hard to find elsewhere.
Hamakaze offers a clean, cozy environment with an extensive happy hour menu. Its commitment to freshness and quality keeps customers returning year after year, making it a top spot for sushi and izakaya in the neighborhood.