Sushi Hanabi

Sushi Hanabi in Pleasanton is such a gem! I've been here twice with a friend, and every visit has been a delight. It's always busy, which says a lot about the quality and popularity of this spot. The sushi is incredibly fresh and beautifully presented--each bite is a treat!Their bento boxes are a personal favorite--such a great value with a variety of perfectly portioned items that leave you feeling satisfied. The ambiance intimate but lively. The staff is always so friendly and attentive, even during the busiest times, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.If you're a sushi lover or just looking for a great place to grab a delicious meal, Sushi Hanabi is definitely worth a visit!

Food goodService goodAmbiance goodSushi was good clean taste. Can work on food presentation and prices are kinda meh. I would eat here again

Food:Favorite Appetizers: Gyoza, Grilled EdamameFavorite Rolls: Avocado/Cucumber add Mango, Green Dragon, Washington RollFavorite Entrees: Chicken/Salmon Teriyaki, would be nice if they included grilled veggies with the chicken, very large portion of riceValue: Disappointed that it seems like their To-Go orders and Edamame seem to be much smaller portions than they used to be. They are also charging $3/roll for soy paper in place of seaweed, which used to be free to sub out. Ambiance: Very cramped so go early, Sat and Sundays are the most crowded, quaint set up, sushi bar and workers right when you walk in. The workers are super nice, friendly and food comes out quickly.

Sushi Hanabi is located in a small and pretty quiet plaza. There is some shared parking in the lot here, as well as designated parking for their restaurant (pick up only). Not much service, but the employees seemed friendly / welcoming - I ordered on the phone for a quick pick up - it was ready within 15 minutes. A bit cramped in here, I felt like the counter to pay / pick up was only a few inches away from a table of customers dining in, so it was a bit awkward. I came here for post workout meal, I wanted something good and light - I. ordered 1 order each of their sake maki (1 roll - 6 decent sized pieces) and sake nigiri (1 order - 2 pieces). The salmon from the sake maki tasted pretty fresh, so it was enjoyable without much soy sauce. Unfortunately, the sake nigiri did not tasted as fresh, as it could, so I had to add extra soy sauce to help with the fishy taste of the salmon. A bit pricey at about $18, but if both orders tasted fresh, it would had been worth it - overall, it was decent.

As good as Amakara which is our quality bar. Sushi Hanabi has a small dining area, probably a total of 15 to 20 tables. We got there by 5:20 and when we left, every table was occupied. Mom and pop family vibe. We had the chirashi bowl, crazy monkey roll, and a beer. The chirashi bowl had over 15 pcs of delicious fresh good size sashimi pieces. The crazy monkey roll was really great, avoid shrimp tempura and get raw fish in your roll, topped with unagi? Yum! They weren't skimpy on the tobiko either! If I need to impress someone, I'd take them to Amakara.If I don't care and want a homey vibe, go to Sushi Hanabi

Food was fishy, the service was at bare minimum. Drinks were not refilled. I had mentioned to them that the baked lion king roll is fishy and doesn't taste fresh at all. I would tip high if the food and service were excellent.Despite all this I still tipped them appropriately based on my experience but surprisingly I saw my card statement was charged with a 30% tip! Waaay above the tipping norm! I did not authorize that charge so this is fraudulent! People who choose to dine here, I advise you to check your statements & receipts. Make sure the tip you wrote is accurate because this restaurant is dishonest. It can happen to anyone, even from a small business like this unfortunately. And I always choose to support small businesses but this one won't be having mine in the future. And I called the restaurant to let them know about this fraudulent and unethical matter.

Eating at Hanabi reminds me of eating at an intimate & charming restaurant in Osaka. From the moment you walk into the restaurant, you are greeted; "Irasshaimase" (welcome in japanese). I've had so many items (look at pics) from the menu but my favorites are always the simple things. I don't like when sushi is slathered in sauce. I like when it is fresh and simple. My favorite is the albacore tatake. Seared albacore with spring mix, jalepeno, avocado, miso sauce and spicy powder. I also love the uni nigiri. The real wasabi is so fresh and accentuates the flavors of the sushi. Service is almost always great. Shout out to Hayden. She is always so friendly and efficient. My favorite waitress at Hanabi. Also upon careful observation, the main chef is so passionate about making sushi. He also washes his hands after every order. I appreciate the cleanliness :)They always say "arigato" upon leaving and thank you for dining with them. I'll be back again and again...

We came here on Saturday and it was crowded. Food was decent and prices were reasonable. We had a couple of rolls (baked scallops and one more), and they were good.

Best sushi in Pleasanton! That is quite a statement based on all the great options in the area. Upon entering, I feel like I'm on the set of Midnight Diner. Like a Japanese restaurant off a small side street in Tokyo. A warm greeting from the staff and I'm sat at my favorite table. Look to the daily specials for some unique and exquisite fresh fish. You must have the fresh wasabi to complement the sushi. Start with some hot appetizers, a salad (the Albacore Tataki has amazing flavor), a simple California roll with 100% real crab, and a variety of nigiri's. A perfect meal paired with a big cold beer.

My favorite sushi restaurant so far. Delicious food. Great service. Cute atmosphere. Not a cheap night out BUT you're getting it back in quality.