I had the chicken katsu don and it was really good! It came with miso soup and a fried sweet potato. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the food is very authentic. The gyoza is also really good! read more

Hanamaru - The chicken katsu don. So good. - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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Oh my goodness. A friend of mine recommended this place to me a while back, so I bookmarked it on Yelp, but then forgot about it. The other day my husband wanted to go out to "somewhere extra nice", particularly some type of Japanese restaurant for sushi. Hanamaru was the first place that popped up close so we decided on to stop by. Best decision of the week! We got lucky, because I remember my friend mentioning that it can get kind of crazy packed, but there was no one else on the Thursday night we went in. I loved the ordering system, makes it easy and clarified for the diner. We ordered miso soup, the fried chicken katsu dinner, and the Playboy roll. All the heart eyes for everything we ate. We could still hear the chicken sizzling as it was brought out, so crispy, crunchy, and fresh! I'm obsessed with Miso soup and Hanamaru's was on point. Oh and the sushi was fabulous. The tuna was so fresh tasting that it didn't even taste like fish (in the best possible way). Everyone was friendly and it was a cozy atmosphere. It seriously felt like you were entered into a little piece of Japan. I can't wait to come back!! read more

I can honestly say this is the best, most authentic Japanese in Utah. I live in SLC and will happily commute to Ogden for this meal. Better than Kyoto, Tosh's Ramen, Kobe...I could go on. So fresh and flavorful, everything is cooked to order. Huge portions and very reasonably priced. The flavor of the katsukare and agedashi tofu was so on point. And the experience of dining in a small, cozy home makes you feel like you're in Tokyo--not South Ogden. Amazing find! read more

Make a reservation, biggest bit of advice I can pass along. Very charming and delicious Japanese restaurant. Ran by a very sweet family that is very pleasant. Great atmosphere and fresh and well prepared food. I have a hard time eating fried foods and I had a tempura bento but their oil was very clean and not over done. It was very refreshing to not have to blot oil off my tempura. Anyhow, we are very pleased with our meals and with service. An absolute rare find out in Ogden and truly hoping that they have great success! read more

Hidden gem. Everything I have tried was excellent. Our favorite restaurant in Ogden (the others: Eastern winds, Taco Taco, Lee's Mongolian, and Tona). I particularly like the udon soup, curry rice, Playgirl roll, and the soba....though I wasn't blown away by the cold soba and dipping sauce as another reviewer was. The service is excellent, though it does take time and can bog down when busy. As mentioned, a family run business you feel good supporting. read more

Delicious and affordable Japanese! I love the self-ordering process and that you can see the prep area. This is my favorite lunch spot.

This is a favorite of ours. The food is always good, sushi, noodles, tempura are all fabulous! The service is fantastic as well; family owned, polite and they are all a pleasure to talk to. The seating is limited but they appear to be adding another room. You will want to make a reservation although we've gone early (5:30pm dinner open) and the bar has been free. That was fun because we were able to watch the preparation of food. If you're looking for good Japanese food, I recommend Hanamaru! read more

As a Chef, I recommend this establishment to everyone who truely seeks japanese cuisine. so when Utahn's graduate Tempura, Teriyaki, eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo, cream Cheese phase, Come here and enjoy the real japanese food. I love this place. Best kept secret in utah. read more

This is my favorite restaurant. I love the Katsudon and their ramen. The employees are also very kind

Great authentic food and great portions. Great value for the money! This is a cute authentic Japanese restaurant. It's family owned and run (mom and dad cook, kids wait). They told us a lot of the furniture and decorations were made by the dad! How could you not support such a great family owned business?! Aside from the small family thing, the food is great, but I'll warn you portions are big and great value for the money. Large dinner set between $8-$12, for sit down service is a great price. Tough to find, they're hidden a little off Washington. But once you find it you'll come back again and again. Give them a try, and move them into your regular eating out rotation. read more

Looking at some of the bad reviews on this place makes me wonder if these folks have actually been to Japan. This restaurant reminded me of the 3 years I lived in Okinawa Japan. A small establishment (hole in the wall type) with amazing food. The curry was spot on and the noodles were amazing! Even the little salad was great since it had that Japanese dressing on it. We will be back again! read more

Best sushi I've had in Ogden, perfect little mom and pop place. Sushi is great and it's fresh which seems to be asking a lot from other sushi places in Ogden. Play girl roll is a must try. read more

Love love this place! Authentic curry!!! Small so make a reservation. But always fabulous!

On a whim and with Yelp's guidance, we popped in to Hanamaru just after they opened on a Friday evening. We were customers 9 and 10 of their 22 capacity. Within 45 minutes they had reached capacity and several small parties were waiting. I ordered the Playboy, a sushi roll with avocado and shrimp and salmon and my dining partner ordered the chicken teriyaki. We were both pleased at the quantity of food for the money. We could have taken some home but it was so tasty! I've eaten at a lot of Japanese restaurants over the years and this is certainly top tier if not one of the best for it freshness and authentic japanese condensed feel. Truly felt like Japan. I'd go there again, and again and... read more

Very disappointed with the meal. I ordered beef curry and it was a gelatinous glob of brown sauce with two tiny strands of beef which I had to search for. The rice had the consistency of oatmeal. There is no chewing with this meal- it could be served to a baby or a toothless person. The small salad it came with was okay. The tuna in the sushi roll was not a normal color. My son had a noodle dish which was not substantial at all- although he said the broth was good. While the place is clean, it's more cafeteria style food and service than restaurant. read more

I was in the crave for ramen lately. I'm glad that I found this hidden gem place in Ogden. Welcoming you from the outside is a beautiful landscape. The place is small but very well organized, the Japanese-y decor's warm and cozy. The Japanese owner lady said hi to us in Japanese. It's just great. We have tonkotsu and miso ramen, they were both good, generous amount of noodle, the spiciness added on tonkotsu soup was pleasant. Miso soup has a good balance of soy-base. We had one Togo order as well. Only problem is they put the noodles together with hot soup instead for separating them. The noodles was all swollen up. It soaked all the soup as well. read more

Went based solely on reviews and wasn't disappointed. This cute restaurant is small but mighty! Ate the Naveyaki Udon as recommended by another Yelper, I dislike Udon but really enjoyed theirs. Very authentic experience. Food was fast and delicious. Dessert was sent out incorrectly but the owners don't speak a lot of English so it was hard to communicate exactly what we wanted but the couple was so cute. No way they could accommodate a large party. Also keep in mind a lot of what they do is based on self service and self bussing. This is a small business with little staff, the self bussing and service didn't bother me, it made the experience more efficient, which is probably why food came out so quick. Would have loved to post photos but was eager to try everything and didn't get the chance to take pictures. read more

I'm not a specialist on Japanese food, so I don't have much to add to what's already been said. But I do know good Japanese food from "American-ized" Japanese, and this place is delicious. My wife and I are big sushi fans, and between Hanamaru, Tona's, and Temari... Ogden has been blessed. I'm new to the Soba and Bento scene, but everything I've tried here has been grade A. I would strongly recommend Hanamaru to any of my friends. I hope they are around for a long time to come. read more

This is a hidden gem. They do everything right. If you love Japanese food, (not just sushi) this is a must try. The sushi is excellent, but where they really excel is the tempura and udon noodle type dishes. I love this place. The only drawback is the size. It can fill up in the blink of an eye. I also recall their hours where a bit different. Check before going out, but definitely go out! read more

The food here is delicious. I would recommend this gem to anyone looking for authentic Japanese food. I have not had their sushi as I have been way too preoccupied with their other dishes! read more

I was excited to try this restaurant based on the reviews but found a few inconsistencies between the reviews and our experience. First, the interior is very basic, not what you see in the pictures. That's not a big deal but the service was poor. No drink refills and they never came back to check on us. I had to get up to ask for the bill. The food arrived in a timely manner and the quality of the sushi was good (I've traveled to Japan over 25 times). It's not a very authentic Japanese menus but still good. Lots of avacado in the menu. There are better choices for sushi in Ogden. read more

My absolutely favorite place in Ogden! I am so glad I found his place, what a gem! Authentic true Japanese food made to order. The sushi and soups were amazing, the dessert divine but the real gem here is their Saturday Ramen. The noodles are from scratch, the broth from scratch and all of it is just dreamy. GO GO GO to Hanamaru! read more

Now our favorite sushi spot! Very intimate and super cool that the family is running the joint. Hot pot, rolls, and dinner box were all amazing! read more

Amazing! Chicken katsu curry is PHENOMENAL!!!! Fantastic service, right-sized menu, and a cool, semi-hidden location make for a great dining experience where you feel like you're in a slice of Okinawa more than right off bustling Riverdale Road. We had the gyoza, which was the seared kind and delicious, the Las Vegas roll, which was worth having again, and wrapped it up by splitting a dish of the chicken katsu curry. Wow that stuff was good. We've been craving it for days since our visit and plan to get some more soon! One dish is enough to share but you won't want to!!! read more

I looove this place. The food is authentic and the staff is efficient and courteous. I always show up on Saturdays to get the Tonkatsu Ramen special and after only two times visiting, they know my name and order when I see them. The area is small and compact but it's nothing to complain about. The atmosphere is very traditional and fun. read more

This place is so awesome. Best authentic Japanese food in the state, and the owners/staff are top notch. Go here. You will be glad you did.

An exquisitely simple and pleasurable experience on a Tuesday evening. Highly recommend both the sushi and the traditional fare.

Fast, good service. Quaint little place that has a real japanese feel. Best sushi I've had.....and I've had a lot of sushi. read more

Hanamaru - Japanese Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Great food at this small restaurant in Ogden. Worth a try. Has wine and beer as well.

The best, most authentic Japanese restaurant ever. Everything on the menu is delicious. The owners are awesome people. I get homesick for Japan every time I come here. read more

Taste just like coco curry from Japan! Awesome service, and so authentic. Our favorite place in Utah!

It is a small place and groups larger than four will be a challenge. Parking is also a challenge. Rather than ordering to a server, you write it down on a pre-printed form. There, I got all of the quirks out of the way. Now let's talk about the food. 'Cuz if the food is good enough I will low crawl over broken glass to get to it. I have only been there tonight, so I cannot comment on the entire menu. Everything was reasonably priced. The sushi was quite good. It isn't a large sushi menu...but it ain't a sushi restaurant either. I had the agedashi tofu which was pretty standard (which still means good). I didn't try the gyozas, but the people I was with liked them. The tempura was excellent. We had noodle bowls, one soba and one udon. Both were excellent as was the broth. We didn't get desserts. Normally I would end my review here. I want to comment on the sukiyaki which I ordered. I have not had it that good in 30 years. If for nothing else, I will return for the sukiyaki. read more

It's probably the best place I've ever eaten Japanese food ( or any other food for that matter). Everything is made from scratch and is plain and simply delicious. The place only holds 22 people and if you don't have a dinner reservation you could wait up to an hour and a half. If you're looking to broaden your horizons and get out of the same ol thing, I highly recommend Hanamaru. Their lunch plates are loaded with different things that will fill you up and make you fat and happy for about $10 a plate. Dinners are a little bit more and have more. read more

Been to this quaint Japanese restaurant twice already, both times the service was great and the food Fantastic!!

this place is bombbbbb! I highly recommend, the sushi was amazing. I have yet to try their other dishes, but based off first experience I'm for sure going back! it's a small space but it's a nice environment, if you're tryna have some traditional Japanese, go here! read more

Awesome little place. The new building is nice. You can't help but like the owners and the food. Feels like one of those secret places that you have to be in the know to know... Ya know? ;) read more

Quite simply some of the best Japanese food I have ever eaten, and I have lived in Japan for three years. Well done!

Horrible service for mediocre food. I took my family out here for lunch only to wait almost an hour for our food while others who've ordered after us continue to get their food first. Definitely not coming back to this place again; not worth it! read more

The reviews that say 'it's a place you feel good supporting' could not be more accurate. Mom, Dad and daughter are it. The kitchen is right there behind the sushi bar. Prices are very reasonable and the food is pretty good. If this were a more typical establishment it'd probably be a three star rating but given the aforementioned factors I do recommend this place. read more

I absolutely love their curry! First place I've found in Utah with delicious authentic Japanese curry, which if you know it, can be hard to find. I haven't tried their other dishes but if they're anywhere as good, I'm sure they're great. read more