Excellent time at Haru! Best sushi in Columbus. Truly a treasure.
Fish was very fresh, with classic options and some creative options as well. Service was excellent. Sake pairing was very good. It was great to sit at the chef's counter and to interact with the chefs. Shout out to the king salmon and wagyu pieces! Those were amazing.
Pricing is very competitive with optional add-on's to add an extra flair to the standard menu. The add on for $40 to get the fatty tuna and wagyu was a good deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krista Dalton
Lovely dining room and expert chef. The food was delicious and nuanced. The waitstaff seemed a little confused at times and mixed up a few things but were very apologetic. The pacing was just a tad fast and it was hard to leisurely eat. Sake pairing is a must!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
David Lang
Great experience. Get the saki add on. It's worth it.
Ty
Best sushi in Ohio hands down! Chef Yudi & everyone else were very informative on the names of everything, where it comes from, and how it pairs with wines, sake etc. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a 100% authentic sushi experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Khanh Dang
This omakase experience is amazing and surpass my expectations. This is even better than the omakase experience I had in NYC, dare I say! Every course has their own flavor profile and you can taste each ingredient/sauce and how well they compliment each other in one bite. Chefs explained in detail each nigiri and the work they put in to have different fish flown in from Japan is commendable. My boyfriend and I were able to try fishes we've never heard of before and I'm so glad we went! Truly wonderful experience and food, and we would return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Waclo
Absolutely the best sushi I’ve had in the Columbus area, and among my favorites I’ve had anywhere. Every course along the way was artfully prepared, and features some of the most amazingly fresh fish I’ve had that wasn’t anywhere near a coast. We can’t wait to come back to see how the menu continues to evolve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Tronolone
Haru really wowed me! I don’t think there’s another restaurant like this in Columbus. The quality of the ingredients is incredible. The balance of flavors in every item was outstanding and also different from the rest. The amberjack first tour was one of my favorites. The smoky and spicy flavor from the sauce was balanced with the freshness of the daikon and cucumber. It was a great way to start off the meal and set the bar high. To be honest, I don’t think I could pick a favorite because it was all so excellent. The king salmon was definitely the best salmon I’ve ever had. We also got some premiums, like the tour taku and A5 wagyu. All top notch. To round out a wonderful meal, the matcha creme brûlée. Wow! Had to be the best creme brûlée I’ve tried to date. For the price, I’d say it’s worth it. While we didn’t sit at the bar, I think I would next time just to get closer to the action. It’s a nice and intimate atmosphere and perfect for a date night, special occasion or simply when you want to be wowed with delicious food. Thanks again! We’ll be back
Thanks to everyone who prepared the food and servers. It was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amit Bhojraj
Simply amazing. We've eaten sushi at some great restaurants, including Nobu, but this one tops our list. It was evident that the tasting menu was carefully curated with attention given right down to the recommended order to eat each piece of fish in each "tour." The quality of the fish was phenomenonal - clean, fresh, and tender. The menu is changed every 6 weeks and we can't wait to try the next one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Kwong
Summary: great food, great quality, great drinks, great service, great experience overall. The menu changes every 6 weeks depending on what is in season.
We have been here twice now and noticed improvements. We really appreciate the attention and willingness to accept and implement feedback.
Pro: - All the seafood was very fresh. - A lot of thought went into each tour/menu and balancing all flavors and textures - Ambiance - Interaction with the Chef and staff - Drinks (we tried the Shiso Mojito and Sake pairing) - The price is competitive for the Midwest, but the overall amount of food is reflective of this, however, this is good for me because I’m typically forcing myself to finish the last few courses at other places and not able to enjoy the whole experience - really recommend paying the extra $10/seat to sit at the bar so that you can see the technique that goes into preparing every bite as well as interacting with the chefs. - Best bite of flounder I’ve ever had. The fusion of flounder with the umami from the miso along with the tart is the like was the perfect blend. - Chef Yudi’s menus are excellent and unique. He introduces complex flavors and textures by combining unexpected ingredients (yuzu chipotle, yuzu miso, pickled wasabi, kimchi, ume paste, curry). Even with bold choices, every ingredient can still be appreciated and nothing will ever overpower the fish. Every combination works well and compliments each other.
Improvements: - during the first time we went here, the rice texture was a bit more hard on one of the bites, sort of like it wasn’t cooked properly which was not acceptable for a restaurant of this standard. During our second time, there was a huge improvement on the rice. Every bite that has rice was consistent. The rice was warm and soft, some may say softer than normal, but I enjoyed it. The flavor was perfect. - During our first time, there was one lead chef and two assistant chefs for the whole restaurant. This meant that it took a little longer between the courses/tours. And you might get seated after your reservation time if you were waiting on your table/seat to finish. For our second time, there was still one head chef, but now three assistant chefs. We really liked that the two assistant chefs from our first visit seemed like they have taken on more responsibilities. They were also training the third assistant chef. For our second visit, the courses came out at a good speed. - I would like to see a different dessert course next time as they were the same when everything else on the menu has changed.
Leftover from my review of our first experience: I came after this place was only opened for 2 weeks (6 nights). I’m still giving 5/5 stars because I whole heartedly want this place to succeed, and believe the rice consistency was a fluke, and the speed will be fixed after everyone starts getting into the rhythm. It has everything it needs to be one of the top restaurants in Columbus, but just needs some fine tuning.
This was such a treat! I really enjoy sushi, and Haru Omakase does it well. Each dish was thoroughly explained by the chef which enhanced the entire experience. I would come back for a special occasion!
Janie
An absolutely amazing restaurant! The service was perfect and the sushi even better. The chef was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better. So happy to have a sushi place like this near by
Also the rice was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Moore
I loved this experience. The sushi was delicious, the servers were kind, and the chefs were so knowledgeable and enjoyable. It was an amazingly romantic place, nice lighting and they treated us well for our anniversary. It was so special! My favorites were the scallop, the golden eye snapper, and the unagi. My partner also loved the Spanish mackerel and the yellowfin hand roll. Honestly everything was amazing. The crème brulee was one of the most delicious desserts l've ever had. 11/10 as far as a romantic date place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Crème Brûlée
Henny Tan
I have been at Haru Omakase twice and I have been impressed with the consistent quality of the food and service. The sushi and sashimi are always fresh and delicious, and the chef takes great care in preparing each dish. One of my favorite things about Haru is the omakase experience. Omakase means "I'll leave it up to you," and it's a great way to just sit, relax and enjoy the food. I also highly recommend adding the Wagyu beef.
Excellent time at Haru! Best sushi in Columbus. Truly a treasure.
Fish was very fresh, with classic options and some creative options as well. Service was excellent. Sake pairing was very good. It was great to sit at the chef's counter and to interact with the chefs. Shout out to the king salmon and wagyu pieces! Those were amazing.
Pricing is very competitive with optional add-on's to add an extra flair to the standard menu. The add on for $40 to get the fatty tuna and wagyu was a good deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely dining room and expert chef. The food was delicious and nuanced. The waitstaff seemed a little confused at times and mixed up a few things but were very apologetic. The pacing was just a tad fast and it was hard to leisurely eat. Sake pairing is a must!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great experience. Get the saki add on. It's worth it.
Best sushi in Ohio hands down! Chef Yudi & everyone else were very informative on the names of everything, where it comes from, and how it pairs with wines, sake etc. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a 100% authentic sushi experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This omakase experience is amazing and surpass my expectations. This is even better than the omakase experience I had in NYC, dare I say! Every course has their own flavor profile and you can taste each ingredient/sauce and how well they compliment each other in one bite. Chefs explained in detail each nigiri and the work they put in to have different fish flown in from Japan is commendable. My boyfriend and I were able to try fishes we've never heard of before and I'm so glad we went! Truly wonderful experience and food, and we would return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best sushi I’ve had in the Columbus area, and among my favorites I’ve had anywhere. Every course along the way was artfully prepared, and features some of the most amazingly fresh fish I’ve had that wasn’t anywhere near a coast. We can’t wait to come back to see how the menu continues to evolve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haru really wowed me! I don’t think there’s another restaurant like this in Columbus. The quality of the ingredients is incredible. The balance of flavors in every item was outstanding and also different from the rest. The amberjack first tour was one of my favorites. The smoky and spicy flavor from the sauce was balanced with the freshness of the daikon and cucumber. It was a great way to start off the meal and set the bar high. To be honest, I don’t think I could pick a favorite because it was all so excellent. The king salmon was definitely the best salmon I’ve ever had. We also got some premiums, like the tour taku and A5 wagyu. All top notch. To round out a wonderful meal, the matcha creme brûlée. Wow! Had to be the best creme brûlée I’ve tried to date. For the price, I’d say it’s worth it. While we didn’t sit at the bar, I think I would next time just to get closer to the action. It’s a nice and intimate atmosphere and perfect for a date night, special occasion or simply when you want to be wowed with delicious food. Thanks again! We’ll be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Nigiri, Wagyu Beef, Matcha Crème Brûlée, Matcha Creme Brulee
Thanks to everyone who prepared the food and servers. It was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply amazing. We've eaten sushi at some great restaurants, including Nobu, but this one tops our list. It was evident that the tasting menu was carefully curated with attention given right down to the recommended order to eat each piece of fish in each "tour." The quality of the fish was phenomenonal - clean, fresh, and tender. The menu is changed every 6 weeks and we can't wait to try the next one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Summary: great food, great quality, great drinks, great service, great experience overall. The menu changes every 6 weeks depending on what is in season.
We have been here twice now and noticed improvements. We really appreciate the attention and willingness to accept and implement feedback.
Pro:
- All the seafood was very fresh.
- A lot of thought went into each tour/menu and balancing all flavors and textures
- Ambiance
- Interaction with the Chef and staff
- Drinks (we tried the Shiso Mojito and Sake pairing)
- The price is competitive for the Midwest, but the overall amount of food is reflective of this, however, this is good for me because I’m typically forcing myself to finish the last few courses at other places and not able to enjoy the whole experience
- really recommend paying the extra $10/seat to sit at the bar so that you can see the technique that goes into preparing every bite as well as interacting with the chefs.
- Best bite of flounder I’ve ever had. The fusion of flounder with the umami from the miso along with the tart is the like was the perfect blend.
- Chef Yudi’s menus are excellent and unique. He introduces complex flavors and textures by combining unexpected ingredients (yuzu chipotle, yuzu miso, pickled wasabi, kimchi, ume paste, curry). Even with bold choices, every ingredient can still be appreciated and nothing will ever overpower the fish. Every combination works well and compliments each other.
Improvements:
- during the first time we went here, the rice texture was a bit more hard on one of the bites, sort of like it wasn’t cooked properly which was not acceptable for a restaurant of this standard. During our second time, there was a huge improvement on the rice. Every bite that has rice was consistent. The rice was warm and soft, some may say softer than normal, but I enjoyed it. The flavor was perfect.
- During our first time, there was one lead chef and two assistant chefs for the whole restaurant. This meant that it took a little longer between the courses/tours. And you might get seated after your reservation time if you were waiting on your table/seat to finish. For our second time, there was still one head chef, but now three assistant chefs. We really liked that the two assistant chefs from our first visit seemed like they have taken on more responsibilities. They were also training the third assistant chef. For our second visit, the courses came out at a good speed.
- I would like to see a different dessert course next time as they were the same when everything else on the menu has changed.
Leftover from my review of our first experience:
I came after this place was only opened for 2 weeks (6 nights). I’m still giving 5/5 stars because I whole heartedly want this place to succeed, and believe the rice consistency was a fluke, and the speed will be fixed after everyone starts getting into the rhythm. It has everything it needs to be one of the top restaurants in Columbus, but just needs some fine tuning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This was such a treat! I really enjoy sushi, and Haru Omakase does it well. Each dish was thoroughly explained by the chef which enhanced the entire experience. I would come back for a special occasion!
An absolutely amazing restaurant! The service was perfect and the sushi even better. The chef was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better. So happy to have a sushi place like this near by
Also the rice was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved this experience. The sushi was delicious, the servers were kind, and the chefs were so knowledgeable and enjoyable. It was an amazingly romantic place, nice lighting and they treated us well for our anniversary. It was so special! My favorites were the scallop, the golden eye snapper, and the unagi. My partner also loved the Spanish mackerel and the yellowfin hand roll. Honestly everything was amazing. The crème brulee was one of the most delicious desserts l've ever had. 11/10
as far as a romantic date place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Crème Brûlée
I have been at Haru Omakase twice and I have been impressed with the consistent quality of the food and service. The sushi and sashimi are always fresh and delicious, and the chef takes great care in preparing each dish.
One of my favorite things about Haru is the omakase experience. Omakase means "I'll leave it up to you," and it's a great way to just sit, relax and enjoy the food. I also highly recommend adding the Wagyu beef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Nigiri, Matcha Crème Brûlée, Monkfish Liver Paté
Best restaurant I have been to! Absolutely love this place! The food and service are amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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