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    Hako

    4.4 (77 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Salmon Carpaccio
    Taylor D.

    We stopped at Hako for date night, looking for sushi! We started with the Matcha Hi and Blueberry Cucumber cocktail! Both were refreshing and not too sweet! We were greeted promptly and one thing I appreciated was that both servers worker together to take care of us during our dinner. Nothing was missed and request were timely because of this! We then had the salmon carpaccio and seaweed salad for our appetizers, then shared the sashimi combo for our main course. The pieces of sushi were HUGE and delicious! I am big on the temperature of my nigiri/sashimi and this was just right. The sashimi combo also comes with rice and miso soup! We will return to try more menu items.

    Alaska roll (i ate 2 already)
    Jon K.

    The food and the price are both great! I love sushi and love to check out different places and this place is one of the top spots around the area. The fish taste fresh and flavorful and the price is not price gouging at all! Why the 2 star you ask? The service. It was my first time eating in at the restaurant and I came with some friends. Total of 4 people, so it wasn't that many. It told 45 mins for them to come and ask us what we wanted to drink, and MAN was i parched. Meanwhile, thet had sat 2 new tables and gotten their orders already. I lost track of time but it took some time for them to come take our order as well. We spent a total of 2 hours here and we barely ordered anything. My friends endes up going to eat out somewhere else afterwards. So embarrassing to have wasted so much time for so little. I will still be eating here, but I will just stick to ordering togo in the future to save myself time.

    Yum Yum Roll, Crunch Munch Roll, Black Tiger Roll(5pcs), California Roll, Matcha Hi, Nigori Sake
    Liv S.

    this easily will become my new favorite spot! the food came out quick and was really yummy. we got the crunch munch roll, california roll, yum yum roll, and the black tiger roll. all of them exceeding expectations! we also tried a bottle of sake and the matcha hi. the matcha hi is a matcha cocktail with gin and hOLLYYY oh my god that was very delicious im obsessed. the staff was also super fun and friendly, we engaged in a lot of silly banter and anyone who describes it otherwise likely just lacks a whimsy about em :P all in all, there was no wait to be seated, food came out fast, the food was better than anticipated, the drinks were more delicious than expected, the staff was a friendly vibe that you crave, and i will be back a dozen more times.

    Salmon Lunchbox
    Gillian S.

    This place was so cute and the perfect little sushi date!! We both got a different lunch box special! When I ordered I was afraid it was going to be too small so I also ordered a Sunday morning roll because it used to be my favorite roll and haven't been able to find it in a really long time. Both lunch boxes came with SO much food! You could order just one and it for sure will fill you up! Each come with a different sushi roll, sashimi, maki, dumpling & salad. My eyes were hungrier than my belly because I couldn't even finish the Sunday morning roll, but it was so delicious. The outside was perfectly crispy!! fried to perfect like always!! I definitely recommend giving this roll a try if you aren't sure what to get or you are new to sushi. I can't wait to come back and try more of their exotic rolls!

    Lunch special for mom, inari, Unagi Crunch Roll and Pretty Woman Roll for me!
    Sarah F.

    Such a cute little sushi joint. Mom and I stopped here for lunch. She got one of the lunch specials and I got inari, a crunchy eel roll, and the pretty lady roll. The kiwi on the last roll was something new for me, it's nice to see a place that has something different to offer other than just the originals. All in all I thought everything was high quality and the service was friendly and efficient.

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    Evan F.

    Wife and I were in the mood for sushi and wanted a nearby spot for a quick bite. Having never been to this location, we opted to give it a try. There were no patrons when we arrived, so we were seated immediately. Our young server was extremely pleasant and gave us plenty of time to review the menu and make our meal choices. Before food, my wife ordered a cocktail and I the large (house) warm sake. Drinks were brought to the table and we lined up our meal choices...shumai steamed dumplings, unagi roll (just for my wife), red snapper maki roll, crunch munch roll and a hurricane roll. The food was brought out in "courses" which help us spread the meal out and enjoy things a bit at a time. The dumplings were freshly steamed and served in a warm, light soy sauce. Each of the rolls were presented artfully and the enclosed seafood choices seemed fresh. Sides included the usual suspects...soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. Overall the meal was quite acceptable, except the next day my wife informed me she had "issues" after eating this food, so not sure what to think about our dining experience.

    Natacha S.

    What makes a place different is service always !! We had the cutest sushi lover from the west coast as our server. She introduced herself as a sushi lover and helped us pick some good rolls. However, I've been to sushi a million times but not ONCE has a person ever said hey you should try the wasabi and ginger and THIS is how. She explained why, the ratio of ginger or wasabi with soy to get the best flavor! And now the wasbi and ginger won't be just decoration on my plate. The food was amazing as well we got several rolls . My favorite was the yum yum roll and crunch munch! They have an ajoning parking , the place is small but great for, family, date night, or solo. It's cozy!

    Tuna Cado Roll Alaska Roll
    Annie G.

    We love Hako! Best sushi take out on the near west side of Cleveland. The tuna cado roll is my favorite. They always go a great job and are also available through DoorDash or Ubereats. Staff are friendly whenever I've picked up. Overall - a great option for sushi to go.

    Cara L.

    I actually had not heard much about this place so a friend and I decided to check it out recently. This establishment is very small and is still following covid guidelines of using every other table. While we were there there was never a line waiting for tables and we noticed they handle a lot of take-out orders. We each started with a cocktail and DAMN the drinks are strong here! They were good but you only need one during your visit to get a good buzz going. I tried the Spicy Scallop Roll, Crunch Munch Roll, and Tuna Cado Roll. Holy moly their spicy tuna is actually very spicy! Even though it was spicier than other rolls I have tried I was very into it. The Crunch Munch roll was my favorite of the night and I will order that one again. My friend said, the Pretty Woman Roll was by far the best she has had in a long time and the kiwi was really what made her order the roll. I want to give a shout-out to this restaurant because my friend loves sushi but has a shellfish allergy. They were very accomodating switching things out in one of the rolls she ordered and had no problem telling the chefs to clean their knives before slicing her rolls.

    Salmon and yellowtail sashimi, pretty woman roll - very fresh!
    Lauren R.

    This place was so cute and a little hidden gem. The hot sake was great and the sushi was very fresh (always what I'm looking for)!

    Kanisu- cucumber wrapped sushi
    Sean C.

    Great place! As an asian I have a pretty high standard in Japanese food and especially sushi, but Hako is truly a nice addition to the Lakewood community as an authentic Japanese restaurant (I don't really care for those Asian fusion places). First the place is nice and bright. The owner is super friendly and the staffs are pleasant. They did a pretty good job renovating the place, especially a side entrance from the parking lot right next to it. The menu has plenty of options for everybody - whether you like sushi or not. Even vegetarian options. I haven't tried raw fish there yet because I'm always cautious if I'm not on the coasts or in Asia. But everything I have had there (been there twice now) is good. Not fancy, but good. Do yourself a favor and get the kanisu as an appetizer. It's a cucumber wrapped sushi dish. Super refreshing and yummy...lightly sweet and tangy. Other photos I have here are yaki soba and chicken katsu. Both are very delicious. My second trip there we had some cooked sushi rolls. All very good. I will write another review once I have tried their sushi with raw fish. Confidence level is getting higher now. Keep up the good work, Sushi Hako!

    All the sushi
    Rachel H.

    Brand new sushi place in town! By far the best in Cleveland. Food quality, price, PATIO and delicious. This will be a regular on the rotation. See you in the patio my friends!!

    Philadelphia roll (left), and avocado maki (right)
    Lucian H.

    Came here before a homecoming dance I attended with friends. Waitress was nice, food tasted excellent and with great presentation, and we were seated with a reservation of seven. Despite the over-salted edamame my friend ordered for all of us, I had a good time.

    Crunch Munch Roll Pretty Woman Roll Big Mouth Roll

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    Very tasty. Little pricey. I would order again the Hurricane. Was too hungry and forgot to take a picture.

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    3 years ago

    It's nice to have a decent sushi option within walking distance of my house. One of these days I am going to need to explore the full menu.

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    4 years ago

    Pretty good sushi! A bit pricey and I believe they switched ownership. Would want to come back

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    3 years ago

    Great and quick takeout sushi that really hit the spot! Brought the sushi right out to the car

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    Wish I would've tried this cute little place sooner. Spicy tuna and big mouth sushi delicious and fresh. The ramen is so good too.

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