4.5 stars A family member recently suggested that we grab dinner at Hanami, and when I went to look it up on Yelp, I noticed that I had bookmarked it with a note that it had been named the # 2 Chinese restaurant in Bergen County by a reader's choice poll (forgot the publication). Looking at the menu, I saw that they also offered a full Japanese selection with loads of sushi options. Everything sounded great, and I got excited for our meal. When we arrived, I was very impressed by the atmosphere, which was stylish, modern, and spacious. Our waitress was fine, but seemed to have a bit of a chip on her shoulder. Regardless, the food was excellent! The place was BYOB, but did have a Shirley Temple on the beverage section of the menu, which I thought was a cute alternative. As I mentioned, the food options were vast, which made it tough to decide how to proceed. In the end, I decided to get a single piece of sushi and a full Chinese entree. The piece of Eel Sushi I ordered was delivered as sashimi. When I noted the difference to the server, she looked at me like I was nuts, but asked if I wanted a bed of rice to put the fish on...I just said to forget it, since I already had a side of rice with my entree. It was just a weird exchange, but the eel was fresh and delicious. For my main course, I went with the Chicken and Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Basil Sauce and a side of brown rice. The meat was tender, the sauce had just the right amount of heat, and it was all just so flavorful! Plus, the portion was very generous. I tried a bite of the Spicy Asian Flower Herbs Chicken, which was noted as being "wok-sauteed in high flame for extreme spice". The diced chicken with red peppers and snap peas had been cooked with Szechuan peppercorns, but, thankfully, none of actual peppercorns were in the dish. So, there was certainly a level of spice, but actually not a ton of heat. It was really tasty, though! The rest of our party also enjoyed their meals, whether they were from Japanese or Chinese cuisine. I would definitely go back to Hanami, and it was great to find a delicious Asian restaurant in that area. read more

We absolutely loved this restaurant! The inside is beautiful, perfect for a date night. Which is why I was there. It's BYOB as well, which I like very much. Doesn't hurt to save those coins. I feel like this was such a find. The food and service combined will have me coming back for sure. I noticed that they also do a lot of take out so if you can't make it in, you can definitely order out. There is plenty of street parking out front as well. We ordered of few of their weekly specials and weren't disappointed in the least. Go give them a try! read more

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Food was very tasty and the waitress recommendations were great. service outstanding and quick, nice and relaxed ambience.

PROS: the food is good, menu variety is plentiful, prices are fine, staff is friendly. CONS: the workers smoke cigarettes in the back lot with the door open and the smoke blows inside the kitchen. Their landscaping is also poor OVERALL: they failed their satisfactory report numerous times for a reason. Despite nice service and food I wonder if they're clean read more

Hanami Restaurant - Cresskill - Terrible landscaping - Japanese Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

Went here over the holidays with my family, and some friends and loved it! The food was delicious, ambiance was nice, and service was great. We had a variety of dishes (loved the chicken with green beans!) and it's BYOB. They gave us glasses with ice for the drinks we brought. Will definitely return! read more

This Japanese/Chinese restaurant has a lot to offer with an elegant menu. The service is great, and the staff are helpful in explaining the menu. As for the food, I felt it was just Okay. Nothing spectacular, but not bad. The choices I went with was quite tasty, but nothing special. Located in the heart of a quiet town, this restaurant is a solid option. read more

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Love, love love this place! The sashimi is always fresh and of great quality for the price. The service is excellent very attentive and fast. This place is my favorite sushi restaurant in the area! read more

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Everything was great . I had it delivered and it was HOT. Perfect !! The egg drop soup was heavenly. I ordered shrimp and pea pods and it was enough for two meals. Huge shrimp!! Great food!!!' The duck was VERY good. I've tried others but Hanami is THE BEST!! Honest!!! read more

Got take out from here a few times, food was really fresh and tasty! If you want good quality sushi, you need to try Hanami!

The fact that they offer gluten free alternatives is great and the sushi we ordered tasted fresh.

60.00 for three items!! I don't know, but I think that's excessive. dumplings 12.00. Lo main I guess can be made with linguine? Lol but I've never seen that before. It was flavorless. And it was also 21.00! Chicken and broccoli not a lot of flavor. No sauces in the bag, I guess they don't do fortune cookies, no chopsticks. Cheaping out and over charging tasteless food. Never going there again! read more

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I had a Friday lunch here. The food was amazing, with fresh, high-quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. The staff was top-notch. The cozy atmosphere makes it such a nice spot to spend time with friends and family. I highly recommend it! read more

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Great service fresh fish you must go there. You can go in person or you can have it delivered.

Excellent food and service. Everything was DELICIOUS!!! The atmosphere is very relaxed and didn't feel rushed. A must try. read more

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Hanami is one of our usual spots-can't believe I've never written a review! The one is Cresskill is great for us because it's convenient, quiet and they always greet and serve us with a smile. They have a cute but small outdoor setting and although the inside isn't as large as Westwood, its intimate and just perfect doe a quick dinner out on a weeknight or quiet lunch in a weekend. Food is always fresh and according to my boys, they have one of the best Gen Tsao in town. I've had their pad Thai and although kind of bland for me, it is plentiful and filling. Rolls, steamed dumplings and veggie spring rolls hit the spot when you just want to share around the table. If you are seeking regular chinese food then stick with your regular takeouts. If you want food that's fresher and want to kind of go out but not fine dining, this is the place for you! read more

DELICIOUS SUSHI AND CUISINE, A GO TO IN BERGEN COUNTY. Amazing, fresh fish that pairs perfectly with their spicy mayo. I loved the orange beef, super flavorful and crispy. My favorite dish was definitely the sesame noodles- I got them cold, and they were incredibly refreshing with the slivers of cucumber and yummy sauce. Owners are also so so sweet and staff is wonderful. Would 100% go again!!! read more

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Not usually in Cresskill but drove through with a friend and found this Hanami gem! The sushi was phenomenal... we had the Jennifer roll which had shrimp tempura, and for the first time in my sushi eating life, the tempura was actually warm! We thoroughly enjoyed their chicken and pine nut lettuce wrap - all perfectly diced and seasoned to perfection! Kudos to the chef who also served up orange beef - not my go-to entree but my friend wanted to try it. I was floored at the fragrant orange-y taste that wasn't the typical sliced beef. The servers were also super attentive and constantly offered up refills of green tea (which oddly was a better quality green tea than most Japanese restaurants!) read more

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Stopped by on a busy Saturday, we didn't have reservations but were sat immediately. The apps were very good and the sushi burrito was tasty. Recommend here, it's also BYOB as a FYI read more

Hanami Restaurant - Cresskill - Sushi burrito - Japanese Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

I liked menu selection. My favorite was general Tso's Tofu! Loved signature Hanami roll..and crispy tempura shrimp...and yellowtail jalapeño...tuna tartare pizza ....service was delightful.. have to try this place! read more

Hanami Restaurant - Cresskill - tuna tartare pizza - Japanese Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

I had an amazing lunch at Hanami in Cresskill with my friends. I actually found out that this restaurant has been serving customers for over 25 years, which to me sounds like thousands of, if not millions of happy customers. The venue has a delightful patio for those who appreciate al fresco dining. And guess what? It's BYOB. I had lunch with three of my friends and we all truly enjoyed the variety the restaurant offers. They have so many great dishes, from sushi, sashimi, Chinese to noodles. One might think, maybe justifiably, that because of the wide variety of cuisines offered here, the quality would be mediocre at best. To my surprise, all the dishes I tried were amazing. Maybe my morning workout prior to lunch was one of the key "ingredients," in all seriousness, all the dishes were really delicious. My favorite dishes were the yellowtail sashimi, tuna pizza, and the General Tsos Tofu. The tofu wasn't too sweet or spicy; it was just right. The lo mein had a great portion (took home the leftover which my husband completely decimated) and the chicken with string beans was great as well. The chicken was so tender and the string beans were cooked to perfection. I can't forget about the fried shumai. I am not a big fan of fried shumai (I prefer steamed shumai) but this was different. It was so crispy and simply delicious. Of course, the service was amazing as well; probably another reason why it's been around for over 25 years. With its service, variety, and tasty dishes, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try! read more

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Hanami has been a neighborhood favorite for 26 years, and for good reasons. The extensive menu offers a full sushi and roll selections, from creative signature rolls to traditional sushi/sashimi entrees. The fish is very fresh and always presented very nicely. The sushi pizza is delicious, a great way to start a meal. The Hanami Roll is great too, wrapped in cucumber instead of rice. The restaurant also offers a large Chinese menu, from crowd favorites like Crispy Sesame Chicken and Sautéed Eggplant with Sweet Basil to more traditional dishes like Crispy Tender Half Duck and Filet Mignon with Black Pepper Sauce. The staff is friendly and attentive. The place is not big which makes for a nice intimate setting. It's a great go-to place for a quality meal for any occasion. read more

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Very fresh and flavorful - every time we go here. Our new favorite restaurant- great staff, great ambiance. Highly recommend

Tuna seaweed tacos. Absolutely delicious. Crunchy seaweed wrap with tuna and shredded lettuce with a sweet/salty sauce. Hanami never disappoints. read more

Hanami Restaurant - Cresskill - Tuna seaweed tacos. Crunchy seaweed wrap with tuna and shredded lettuce in a tangy sweet salty sauce. - Japanese Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

A few friends had recommended this place, so I was glad I went. With fresh sushi, friendly and attentive staff, and their crispy orange beef, which I highly recommend, I plan to make my way over there more often. read more

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Our first visit to Hanami since they left Englewood area many years ago. Was not disappointed. Relaxing and quiet outdoor dining, fresh clean food and friendly albeit choppy service. The blended Asian menu is great but I'd say you can get better sushi or better Chinese food from local places that dedicate to either of those cuisines. Shrimp and eggplant was very good, egg rolls were traditional and nice, the sushi rolls were good but a bit light on fish and heavy on rice and my eel hand roll was ok but the wrap was not toasted and lacked texture this classically has. BYO is always a plus for us. We'll likely include Hanami in our dining rotation looking ahead. read more

Hand down the best sushi I've ever eaten! Amazing! PERIOD! Service is always perfect, food is always on point, and staff is always friendly and accommodating ! read more

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Food is amazing. You can never go wrong with the crispy shredded beef with an order of jalapeño basil fried rice. The sushi chef's will prepare some of the most superb sushi and sashimi. The whole staff is great and will make sure you are taken care of. Ambiance is great place for a first date or a family gathering. read more

Hanami Restaurant - Cresskill - Philadelphia and shrimp tempura roll. Beef mei fun and crispy beef in the background. - Japanese Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

Wonderful place! Delicious and fresh food. Staff is very friendly and polite. Service was excellent. Definitely going back! read more

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I came with six people to have a nice lunch family reunion. They serve two people a chicken dish with rice and one had gravy and one did not. When we asked for more gravy, the server yelled "four dollars extra!" Also the lunch sushi rolls were extremely small and the tempura rolls just had crusty breading in the center. Never again! read more

One of the worst Chinese takeout dinners I have had, ever! For $24 we got 4 small and rubbery shrimp with a mountain of broccoli and a grand mariner sauce on the side that was inedible. Then, the Pepper Steak was a container full of onions with almost no meat for $20. I ordered crispy tofu which was not crispy and was supposed to be in a white sauce, but it seemed to be sitting in oil. Also ordered Chicken Lo Mein, and they sent it with flat pad Thai noodles. Tasteless, overpriced and not at all what we were expecting. Terrible... We called to complain and were told that no one else complains. So to anyone reading this, look at my pictures and tell me what you think. read more

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I had dinner here a couple of nights ago. I've been here before. The restaurant decor is nice enough but nothing special. The food is very good. I had wonton soup who h was very tasty if a little lacking in portion size. And I am very particular about my won ton soup! I had a nice California roll and a very tasty beef with onions and scallions main course. Everything was delicious. But the real treat for me was eating the special 2 person wonton soup I got to go! I just finished it after having it in the fridge for 2 days and it was spectacular! I'll be eating it in next time in house! The wait staff were very nice and attentive and it made for a really nice dinner. I highly recommend them! read more

I don't dine in at Hanami, mainly a take out choice for our family. Food arrives relatively quickly and service is good. Chinese food is very good, but we mainly get sushi. Quality of fish is good, but the sushi rice is hit or miss. Last nights rice on the sushi/sashimi combo and sushi deluxe had no flavor and pretty hard. If this was true sushi rice, it would be wonderful. We had basic rolls, eel and cucumber and yellow tail and scallion, tuna roll comes withe the sushi. Again, rice was disappointing but fish was fresh. I wish the tuna roll had small cuts of tuna, some pieces had such a large piece it was hard to chew. Its a good place for a quick meal with good service. read more

What a gem this place is! We were extremely impressed by the quality of the food and their prices. The cut of sashimi were excellent, super fresh with unique flavors Anything and everything we've gotten has been so delicious and amazing! Stuff is friendly and very attractive. Highly recommend!! read more

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Smoked salmon so delicious. My favorite though is the Peking duck and spider roll. So much more I wanted to try - will be back again. read more

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The food was excellent and they offered a great variety of food! Sushi was so fresh, and the dishes from kitchen were delicious, too! We finished off with lava cake...so good!!! Highly recommended! read more

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We love the Hanami in Cresskill, NJ. Our family always went to the one in Westwood. They were good, but Cresskill much better. I don't like certain foods so they take out what I ask. They add extra sauce and items that I request. It's a little bit extra to add but I would expect that. My husband and I usually order take out on Sunday. We order online so this way I can make special requests. My meal last me for two and three days as leftovers since they give a much. Never had any problems except a few minor things. Haven't eaten in the restaurant yet but assume it's just as good as the take out. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. 1. The staff is the kindest group of people I have ever met - they make me come back & back again. 2. The sushi is always fresh & delicious. 3. If you order delivery you will never see a faster order show up to your house!! Finally the restaurant has recently been renovated & revamped to be a trendy sushi restaurant read more

I have been coming here with my girlfriends for years. It's a great BYOB that has a perfect combination of Sushi and Japanese meals. Every time my friends and I go...we always have a wonderful time and are always satisfied with our choices... Why I'm specifically writing this review, is that when you love Sushi the way I do and have 2 children that have not acquired the taste yet...it leaves you missing Sushi more than ever! Yet this place has encouraged my sons to come with snacks, which allows me to enjoy sushi with the company of my sons!!! They truly understand how to make everyone happy! Come with your friends and your family!!!!!! read more

I absolutely love dining in this restaurant; every time I have a craving for Asian fusion food, this is my go-to place. They have the freshest sushi and sashimi. Their orange beef is to die for. You have to try the fried calamari as well; it's so delicious. The service is great, and the place is clean. I really recommend you give this restaurant a try. read more

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Friendly, good food and consistent. We love having them nearby! Eat in and take out always good!