Hana Izumi Japanese Kaiseki Food
$$$$ • Japanese
Hours:
293 El Camino Real, Millbrae
(650) 302-3012
About Hana Izumi Japanese Kaiseki Food
Customers' Favorites
Assorted Sashimi Chef's Choice
Sweet & Sour Fish Karaage
Snow Crab Sunomono Salad
Flan and Chocolate Cake
Mixed Vegetable Soup
Unagi Chawanmushi
Kobachi 3 Ways
Kaiseki Dinner
Sake Sampler
Miso Soup
Recent Reviews
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Menu
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2PM 6 - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5:30 - 8PM |
Hana Izumi, a Japanese Kaiseki restaurant located in Millbrae, offers a unique and transcending dining experience. With a prix fixe menu that changes monthly, priced at $98 per person plus taxes, customers can expect a delightful and satisfying meal. The service is generally good, with attentive staff and a knowledgeable host who guides guests through the intricate kaiseki menu. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on busy nights.
The restaurant's ambiance is cozy, tranquil, and minimalist, featuring soft lighting and natural elements adorning the small space. The Kobachi 3 Ways amuse bouche is a great start to the meal, showcasing the chef's precision and artistry. Each dish is unique and delicious, with the assorted sashimi being impeccably fresh. The Hirame Nanban, featuring perfectly crisp halibut and sweet onion vinaigrette, is a must-try.
Customers have praised the restaurant's use of radish, savory herbs, and the mild wasabi-like flavors that enhance the dishes. The homemade sesame tofu and the Dungeness crab zo-sui are also popular choices among customers. The Maezawa Wagyu Soba and the Negitoro Chirashi Bowl have been described as fancy indulgences, with tender Wagyu beef simmered in a savory sukiyaki broth and a generous portion of chopped fatty bluefin tuna, respectively.
Overall, Hana Izumi is a real gem worth visiting, and customers can expect to leave feeling full and satisfied. Reservations are recommended, and customers can also enjoy sake tasting options to appreciate the nuances of each selection.