Hana Matsuri Sushi - Lakewood

Ordered Sushi with a GroupOn on a beautiful 80 degree day and asked to sit outside and I think the owner welcomed me in front and was extremely rude, no customer service. I've never been in a restaurant where you can sit outside, unless? raised or luxury: it wasn't busy, it was barely 4:45 on a Monday with a light guest list. When my food was ready instead of giving it to me, she just put it on a chair? Me? Definitely taking my business elsewhere and customers can feel good/negative energy. The removal of the server was super friendly, but so they scream to ask if I was helped. She should be the one to welcome customers because she was friendly.

My second visit and it was just as good as the first one. I shared a seaweed salad and I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. The fog soup warmed me nicely to the sushi boat. We also had hot tea and drunk Walsaki.

First time eating inside. Nicely appointed. The staff were proper in their duties. The Hana has their own creations which are described on the back of the order sheet along with all the usual rolls and you get a full size pencil. ? What was the most interesting aspect was the choice of background music, Spanish music! I was there on a Groupon which comes in handy. The only way to get into the parking lot is by going North on Union. There are two sets of retail stores with Hana being in the second set, see pics.

A hidden gem! This Japanese sushi-and-more restaurant is literally hidden on a busy highway but once inside it is a must visit. We were impressed that the lunch menu had numerous choices based on raw seafood, way beyond sushi. We had ?Tuna in 3 Ways? $17) that included hefty slices, sashimi and super-fresh melt-in-mouth sushi. A fresh salad or miso soup was included. Our other entrée was the ?Chirashi Bowl,? a cornucopia of varied raw fish, salmon, Tuna, yellowfin, shrimp) easily enough for two. $24; see photo). Miso soup alone is $4. A separate order of Udon noodles with egg, chicken and shrimp) was $16. A Small hot sake is just $2-$3. Hot tea is only $1.50 ? the best deals in town. The vibe was quiet but inviting, with friendly, well informed waitstaff.

Very fast service, vey nice staff, Brad menu options, very fresh fish and overall a delightful time. Fantastic sushi and dining experience in west Lakewood- would highly recommend!