I've been back here many many times and have enjoyed it every time. The food is great and it's the perfect place to sit down, hang out, and grab some bites. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. The service is great every time I come here and I leave feel happy and warm inside from the great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brent
The best Japanese food I’ve had in Michigan. I love this place, the service, the food the energy, it’s a hidden gem in strip mall that I am beyond grateful exists in this area. I’d expect to find this in NYC or Chicago it’s low key a total vibe worthy of any food adventure.
Nadine McArdle
My favorite restaurant! Everything I've tried is delicious and service is amazing.
M Z
This place is truly a gem. It’s very rare to see a restaurant of this caliber in these parts. I’ve been to Japan five times and wish I could live there. I’m telling you this place is on par with the izakaya’s in Japan, if not better than most. The menu options here vary across the board. They are simple, yet complex and deep and rich, but most of all delicious. The service is excellent, the ambiance is perfect, and my only complaint is that it’s open for only three days a week. If you go here, please don’t take long, as I’m sure others are waiting behind you. And makes sure to enjoy :)
Authentic Japanese food (delicious, hitting the taste buds, simply perfect) in a totally nice, friendly, polite atmosphere. Just absolutely delighted experience, highly recommended!
LoAtHome
If I was with michilian, they would earn at least a star, if not two. Hands down the best izakaya stateside.
Carlo Pancaro
This is like, or better than Japan. Great food and sake selection. Traditional style with reasonable prices
The Bees
The most authentic Japanese experience quite possible in all of the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel Goldberg
We're incredibly glad they've reopened, but the food seems one notch down from the before times. The new, thicker version of the pancake is doughier than the okonomiyaki it replaced. Sliced beef was superb; smelt did not taste fresh. Service warm and attentive. Wine and sake pricing is quite high compared to the food menu, so we stuck to beer. Still some of the most authentic Japanese food in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris Vanslager
We’re ecstatic that Kitchen Hanzo has responded. Delicious izakaya food (only tried 8 from the menu so far), exceptional service by an attentive wait staff, favorite cold sake (Kikosui) and multiple beers on tap. A shout out to the friendly kitchen staff who make the wonderful, beautiful and delicious dishes. As this business becomes known again, wait times will definitely increase. While lingering was frequent at izakaya in Japan, suggest being courteous by not as this business becomes busier.
I've been waiting years for them to reopen. Bought my home in the area shortly before they closed.... It was worth the wait. Had the best meal I've had in the lakes area tonight for around $20. Unbelievable and unbeatable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Lee (Jo)
Here is Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anon
Thank you to the owners for reopening this awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K Bella
Loved this little authentic gem of a restaurant! Felt like time traveling to a pub in Japan. So sad it closed. We were hoping it would truly be temporary, but 4 years closed….
I've been back here many many times and have enjoyed it every time. The food is great and it's the perfect place to sit down, hang out, and grab some bites. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. The service is great every time I come here and I leave feel happy and warm inside from the great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Japanese food I’ve had in Michigan. I love this place, the service, the food the energy, it’s a hidden gem in strip mall that I am beyond grateful exists in this area. I’d expect to find this in NYC or Chicago it’s low key a total vibe worthy of any food adventure.
My favorite restaurant! Everything I've tried is delicious and service is amazing.
This place is truly a gem. It’s very rare to see a restaurant of this caliber in these parts. I’ve been to Japan five times and wish I could live there. I’m telling you this place is on par with the izakaya’s in Japan, if not better than most. The menu options here vary across the board. They are simple, yet complex and deep and rich, but most of all delicious. The service is excellent, the ambiance is perfect, and my only complaint is that it’s open for only three days a week. If you go here, please don’t take long, as I’m sure others are waiting behind you. And makes sure to enjoy :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Beef, Gyoza, Chicken Teriyaki, Mackerel, Negiyaki, Fried Chicken Gizzards
Authentic Japanese food (delicious, hitting the taste buds, simply perfect) in a totally nice, friendly, polite atmosphere. Just absolutely delighted experience, highly recommended!
If I was with michilian, they would earn at least a star, if not two. Hands down the best izakaya stateside.
This is like, or better than Japan. Great food and sake selection. Traditional style with reasonable prices
The most authentic Japanese experience quite possible in all of the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We're incredibly glad they've reopened, but the food seems one notch down from the before times. The new, thicker version of the pancake is doughier than the okonomiyaki it replaced. Sliced beef was superb; smelt did not taste fresh. Service warm and attentive. Wine and sake pricing is quite high compared to the food menu, so we stuck to beer. Still some of the most authentic Japanese food in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We’re ecstatic that Kitchen Hanzo has responded. Delicious izakaya food (only tried 8 from the menu so far), exceptional service by an attentive wait staff, favorite cold sake (Kikosui) and multiple beers on tap. A shout out to the friendly kitchen staff who make the wonderful, beautiful and delicious dishes. As this business becomes known again, wait times will definitely increase. While lingering was frequent at izakaya in Japan, suggest being courteous by not as this business becomes busier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Soup, Mackerel, Tempura Moriawase
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Absolute gourmet legitimate Japanese cuisine
I've been waiting years for them to reopen. Bought my home in the area shortly before they closed.... It was worth the wait. Had the best meal I've had in the lakes area tonight for around $20. Unbelievable and unbeatable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Here is Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you to the owners for reopening this awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this little authentic gem of a restaurant! Felt like time traveling to a pub in Japan. So sad it closed. We were hoping it would truly be temporary, but 4 years closed….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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