Where do I even start? My wife and I have been going to Hane since Rogersan 1st opened. The place is very casual and chill. The quality and freshness of the fish is hard to beat. We always sit with Rogersan and just let him take us on a journey of nigiri culinary delights. Sit with any of the itamae's if you want the best experience or at the bar with Jonathan cuz he's always so funny to chat with. Also Rogersan's staff are some of the nicest people. read more

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Amazing service and customer service / food was incredible wowowow!!! 12/10. Naoko had amazing customer service she was so amazing. and the energy in the restaurant was 15/10!!! read more

IG @allysxn.eats | nice seating and ambiance, right by balboa park! sushi and sashimi was average - pretty fresh but i've also had better. if you're looking for a sushi place nearby balboa park, i would say this is an ok spot and would definitely fulfill any cravings. read more

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The place was packed but they made us feel like we had the whole place to ourselves. Outstanding experience. The food was delicious. Fresh and tasty. The restaurant is lovely. Very cute place for a date night! We will be back. read more

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Hane Sushi in San Diego delivered one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. I did the omakase, and it was truly exceptional. Chef and owner Roger made the entire experience unforgettable -- his skill, attention to detail, and genuine passion for his craft really showed in every course. The quality of the fish was outstanding, incredibly fresh, and each piece was prepared with care and precision. Every bite was delicious and thoughtfully presented. It felt like a personalized culinary experience rather than just a meal. If you're looking for high-quality sushi and an omakase experience like no other, Hane Sushi is the place. I'll absolutely be back. read more

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Exploring the area and was craving sushi so I decided to stop in. Went on the weekend and it was somewhat empty at that time. Ordered drinks which took awhile to arrive. The sushi was good. By the time I decided to leave it had gotten extremely busy. Nice place with how it's set up. read more

It's really expensive for the quality of the roll. The itself wasn't too bad but it didn't taste so fresh for some reason, and it certainly didn't highlight the fish. The service was also extremely slow when the restaurant was around 70% full with us getting our first plate around 45 minutes in. In total, it took us almost 2 hours to get the little food we ordered. read more

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I really enjoy Hane Sushi. The food is great and so are the cocktails. It's not very big, but the atmosphere is very vibrant. The last couple of times, I went, I sat at the bar and Jonathan the bartender was attenitive and full of suggestions. Highly recommend. read more

Favorite sushi in San Diego! Freshest fish ever, service is always great, quality never changes. read more

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Really top-tier sushi. And it's no secret either this place is busy. The family really enjoyed our selections and we split it between sushi and sashimi. My suggestion is to sit at the sushi bar and talk with the chefs. They have a number of tables as well and a very small bar. It's very comfortable restaurant and the owner is very friendly. We will be coming back soon. read more

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We had an excellent dining experience on a Thursday night. The sushi and non-sushi items are delicious. For appetizers, we ordered yellowtail hamacha (neck bone) and the miso chilean sea bass--both were juicy, flavorful and cooked just right. We also had crunchy roll (shrimp tempura), caterpillar roll (eel), and unagi sushi (eel). We enjoyed the salmon tostada (prepared by Chef Roger Nakamura) that was a little hot, yet slightly sweet with the sauce, and very fresh fish. The food was beautifully presented (i.e., avocado slices displayed and layered just so pretty) and very tasty. We also had a sushi combo (which came with California rolls, unagi sushi, and a variety of raw sushi/cooked sushi)--very pretty! We were celebrating a birthday and surprised with a special grilled pineapple slice and ice cream. The service was friendly and prompt; our server was very nice (Japanese lady whose name started with an "H"). We saw at least four sushi chefs behind the counter and a number of servers and a bartender at the bar in addition to a hostess. The place was busy on a Thursday night, with the sushi counter (seats about 14 people) full and just one or two empty tables in the restaurant. Even the miso soup was delicious with tofu, We look forward to another visit! read more

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We came here yesterday for lunch and had an awesome experience; this was my 3rd time here and it lives up to the many positive reviews praising the quality of the fish and the overall dining experience. Here, Chef Roger Nakamura, a protégé of the renowned Yukito Ota of Sushi Ota, showcases his mastery of sushi preparation. Diners can expect to find pristine cuts of fresh, seasonal fish meticulously arranged on handcrafted plates, a true testament to Nakamura's dedication to his craft. We particularly enjoyed the tuna tartar appetizer and sushi combination order (comes with miso soup), perfectly paired with a green tea. Hane Sushi is open and the seating area is an airy, light-filled room. The sleek red and black décor creates a modern Japanese aesthetic, with clean lines and minimalist touches that set the perfect stage for the culinary artistry to come. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. You can book through OpenTable or by calling the restaurant.   Dress code is casual to business attire. read more

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We were in San Diego the day after Thanksgiving & this place was highly recommended by a friend. The sushi was outstanding! Very fresh & literally melted in my mouth. Superb quality sushi. I didn't like the shrimp tempura roll at all. It was placed on a plate and had soy sauce underneath the entire roll which I've never seen before and it was very salty. I only ate the inside part. The service was just ok. They weren't busy at all - yet the female servers acted annoyed that they were working or had to take our order. They both had a bit of an attitude. That being the reason for 4 stars versus 5. The restaurant itself is nice & has a modern design. I would definitely go back when in San Diego. read more

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Hane sushi was recommended to me by a few trusted people, so I decided to try it. Downtown parking is always hit or miss, but we did find parking quickly around the corner. The food was flavorful, and fresh. I really enjoyed the salmon tostada, jalapeno hamachi, and the Yoshi special. The calamari was just okay for me and came in a very tiny amount. We tried a few other rolls like the ceviche roll and to me it was just okay. Customer service was good even though they were really busy. I would say it is a bit overpriced for the amount of food you get, but worth a try to order the things that are worth it! read more

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I LOOOOOVE Hane sushi and I'm low key happy more people don't know about it!! The sushi is insanely fresh, staff is so pleasant, and their sapporos are ice cold :) I take myself on little dates here from time to time and although it's a little pricey, it's worth every penny. Highly recommend you sit at the sushi bar for a cute date night! If you frequent Azuki in Banker's Hill, I really think you should give Hane a try next time you're in the neighborhood. read more

Our favorite Japanese restaurant in San Diego, and our current go-to for family celebrations

Ridiculously overpriced and misleading. Order a sushi roll and you get two nigiri. $50 for a small sashimi dish. All portions are smaller and prices higher than any sushi I've ever ordered. They would never use shokuhin sampuru displays for fear of consumers knowing how little they're getting before ordering. Best off getting a burger at North Patk Brewery down the street before coming here to show off. Sushi chefs are good. The food quality is good. The service is fine. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for the longest and I'm so glad that I did! I would make a reservation as this area gets crowded and the restaurant isn't that big. Servers are all very friendly and the restaurant itself is pretty trendy. As for the food, everything is really delicious, but definitely on the pricy aide. Food review: Sashimi (10/10) It was melt in your mouth delicious. My favorite was the toro. Yummmm! Salmon tostada (10/10) The sauce, the crunch of the tortilla, and delicious sashimi was such a great combo. We ended up ordering 2 of them. Crispy tuna (10/10) Um, yumm! These are a really good portion size and they taste amazing. The crunch was just right on these. Jalapeño brings a nice kick to it. Blue crab handroll (7/10) Apparently they are seasonal so we tried them. They were warm and super flavorful. Great crunch to the crab and really filling! Bluefin roll (10/10) I loved this roll. Bluefin is delicious, the flavors combined really well, the crunch was a nice touch on top. Ceviche roll (9/10) Super spicy! The roll itself though was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised with how good this one was. The jalapeños are definitely on the spicy side and the sauce on the side is also very hot! Double double roll w/ salmon (10/10) The salmon on top was seared and the salmon inside literally melted in your mouth. This roll was everyone's top choice at the table. I'd recommend trying this one for sure. Overall, this place is delicious and definitely worth trying. Be sure to make reservations and note that it is on the pricey side! read more

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One of the worst sushi places I've been and I've lived in many states and places. Overpriced and basic.

AMBIANCE Japanese restaurant, Hane Sushi, is serving a variety of traditional and modern Japanese appetizers, sushi, sashimi, cut rolls, cocktails, sho chu, sake, and nigori in a clean, contemporary space. FOOD 5/5 YOSHI ROLL - chef's special TOP: Hamachi (bounties of buttery smooth yellowtail) | hot sesame oil IN: spicy tuna SIDE: habanero chili oil (not that spicy) 5/5 ALBACORE NIGIRI (delightfully tender) - with a dab of something special I can't put my finger on (maybe yuzu wasabi) 5/5 SPECIAL SOFTSHELL CRAB IN: Soft Shell Crab (crispy) | Avocado | Gobo | Mayo | Smelt Egg TOP: Tuna (melt in your mouth tender)| Scallion Ponzu Sauce 5/5 ALBACORE CRISPY ONION Albacore (sashimi in sauce) I Crispy Onion (full of delicious fried onion flavor) 5/5 CEVICHE ROLL TOP: Ceviche (citrus marinated fish) I Jalapeño (slices) I garnish IN: Spicy Tuna I Avocado SIDE: tangy/zesty sauce APPETIZERS 4/5 CRISPY EGGPLANT Eggplant (fried crispy like tempura) I Spicy Tuna 4/5 CUCUMBER SUNOMONO Cucumber (enjoyably crunchy) | Seaweed | Vinaigrette (acidic and quite salty) 4/5 ANKIMO Steamed Monkfish Liver (like pate) | Ponzu with seaweed and sliced spring onion DRINK 5/5 NIGORI Kurosawa 300ml Light nigori with a fruity nose (I think I found a new love with this fruity fermented concoction) SERVICE 4/5 Staff were friendly and helpful, but can be a bit slow P.S. I'd return for the chef's special, albacore nigiri, special soft shell crab, albacore crispy onion, and ceviche roll. read more

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Absolutely love the sushi here! Incredibly high quality fish (which you will pay for) it's so worth it. They have great rolls, hand rolls, and nigiri. It's a super casual neighborhood restaurant with top notch sushi bar. I would love to make this my go-to sushi place if it wasn't for the high prices. Great service! read more

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It is the best sushi in all of San Diego Super fresh fish and it is fine right in front of you and these chefs are all artists that make the plates hit you a absolutely a Picasso of artwork, but in sushi it's great. read more

Definition of sushi grade is high quality fish, and Hane has it! Everything we ordered exceeded expectations. Even the Toro, which we had before at other sushi restaurants, tasted superior than other places, perfect temperature, buttery texture that seemed to smoothly melt on the palette with hardly any chewing effort. Ordered a few oysters, they tasted fresh and flavorful, beautifully presented. We also ordered a cold sake, which was served in a mini ice container with modern esthetic shot glasses. Not a lot of places bring your sake on ice, but it's the little things that make a place standout and make a memorable experience. They also have a full bar, I ordered a lemon drop towards the end because I saw the table next to us order one after another, and it was perfect as a pallet cleanser and great for the hot summer San Diego weather. Service was excellent, the staff was on point, polite, and helpful with recommendations. The vibe seemed to be on the business casual side, tables maybe a little too close to each other, perfect for someone who likes to be chatty and make new friends on the spot. Maybe not ideal for someone who is trying to have a quiet intimate date, unless it's your first date and you're trying to prevent any quiet awkward moments, then you can definitely buffer that by making casual conversation with the neighboring table. As for prices, it was on the higher side, but it definitely matched the quality. The only suggestion I would have for Hane is to provide a complimentary palette cleanser at the end, such as a mini sorbet. Some high end places have this little treat for guests, some even served in a shot glass, and makes a nice little touch to end a dinning experience and provides satisfaction to a guest that their money was well spent. I would overall considered Hane to be a well balanced establishment in terms of food, quality, and service. I would definitely come back and even suggest it to friends visiting from out of town. read more

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Trendy, cool and noisy vibe. Had dinner on a Wednesday evening around 7pm and every seat was almost taken. Reservations are recommended. My daughter and I were seated immediately at the bar. The 3 remaining bar stools were soon occupied. For starters, we had the miso soup and the crispy rice sushi. The rest of our orders were the specials for the evening: octopus carpaccio; bluefin roll and salmon tostada. The salmon tostada and bluefin roll were my favorite. Both were flavorful, every bite.. delicious! The octopus carpaccio was my least favorite. It had a chewy, doughy texture, not tender. The pieces were chunkier, lacking the orangy borders of what I am familiar. Customer service was spot on! Hane Sushi & Bar is a cute, little spot tucked in Banker Hill. I would recommend this place for small groups of 2-4, and for date nights! read more

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Found Hane because we didn't make a reservation for Azuki somewhat across the street. Now that I've had both I can say I prefer Hane to the very highly reviewed Azuki. The fish is always so fresh, delicious, and melt in your mouth. The signature rolls are creative and amazing. The simple hand rolls/cut rolls are always excellent. I always rave about Hane and will always recommend as one of the best sushi spots in San Diego. read more

Good value on dining. 2 for 1 cocktails. Polite attentive service Pleasant atmosphere

We found this place on Yelp as we were looking for restaurants around Balboa Park. It is very tiny and I highly suggest reservations, we were sat at the bar since we didn't have any. Seats were very close together and and I kept getting bumped into. We only dealt with the bartender and hostess, both super nice and great service. The food unfortunately was just meh. The rolls were extremely overpriced for basic rolls and they were just ok. We pay under $10 for these at other places and here they were closer to $20 and weren't as good. Happy to try a new place, great people and service. read more

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Cool sushi spot tucked away into bankers hill. Nice selection of sushi options, definitely some fancy choices here, but for sure on the pricier side. Even the same sakes you'll find elsewhere are marked up higher here. I enjoyed the regular sushi combo that I got which also came with a miso soup. The octopus was actually phenomenal, didn't expect to enjoy that piece as much I did. The California roll was standard as they come. Other pieces like the salmon and tuna were good but not out of this world. The rolls on the menu are unique, but none of them really appealed to me. I'd prefer something like azuki sushi down the street. I found the menu options there more intriguing, the sushi just as good, and the price, slightly easier on the wallet. read more

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Everything was delicious. Great quality fish. I highly recommend the salmon and tuna tostados!

I have been here several times and it is always fantastic! A reservation is highly recommended (call, not able to book online) bc this place gets busy. Theres tables, sushi bar, and regular bar seats. Most recently I sat at the bar so my friends could watch the football game. I usually go for a seaweed salad but unfortunately, theirs is not my fave. Its too soaked in liquid with a puddle at the bottom and it must be vinegar bc its so tart. The miso soup and green salad are other good options. This time I ordered the Del Mar roll which is AMAZING. Its mixed crab on the inside (real crab) and kobe beef on top. Delectable. I also always go for uni bc I love that creamy stuff! That was delicious as usual. Other rolls I recommend are the double double and threesome. Our bartender provided us with superb service and I may just go for a bar seat going forward - especially if there is a wait for a table! This is my go to sushi spot close to home. Yummmmm read more

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Wow, we had an amazing meal here! Very fresh fish, fast and friendly service and a super cool ambiance make for a great experience. We did only nigiri this time, but it was all delicious. Cocktail was a little weak and mostly ice, for the same price, the wine was definitely the better value. Rolls seemed a little pricy but nigiri and sashimi were reasonable. Would definitely come back! read more

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Went there for the lady's birthday and sat at the bar. Was absolutely blown away by the food and sake. Each dish was fresh, well crafted and had expertly built flavors. It was a whirlwind of what we got, because we just asked for recommendations. But trust me, you will not be led astray. Way better than overhyped places like Nobu. They know their craft and we were lucky to feast and enjoy. read more

Came in on a Friday for a lunch work meeting around 11:30am with a few coworkers. Place gets very crowded would definitely recommend making reservations if possible that's what we did for a party of 5. The staff is very attentive, there to answer any questions you have regarding the menu. The quality of the sushi, WOW! Like melt in your mouth type of quality. I haven't had sushi this fresh tasting in a long time. Definitely a little pricey but the quality is there for sure. Totally worth a date night for a special occasion. I'll definitely be back. Keep up the good work! read more

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Be prepared to drop a couple hundred bucks, but this is the freshest tasting sushi in San Diego and they have an incredible bar staff.

Wow has this place gone down hill!!!! Hane used to be amazing now it is low quality trash. The staff was unknowledgeable and extremely rude. We ordered a roll and the sushi chef messed up, and when we mentioned it she said she couldn't take it back since it was already made. We did not eat the roll and had her take it back and on top of it she still charged us for it. The blue fin tuna tasted like sewer, my husband and I instantly felt sick from it. Do yourself a favor and do not go here. read more

Hane Sushi is a Must Try. The atmosphere is great, the chefs are personable and the service was excellent. We loved the taste of Everything we ordered. We ordered the Crunchy Shrimp Roll and California Roll and both were so FRESH and good. Also ordered the Rainbow Roll, Belly Bluefin, Hamachi AAMA Collar and Vegetable Tempura for an appetizer. Loved it ALL. read more

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Fresh fish! Wonderful and tasty. Very reasonable prices considering the presentation, service and freshness of the fish. Tried the asparagus appetizer. And the crust tuna rice, which was standard. The asparagus? A bit dry but actually went well with soy sauce. I really think it needs a sauce served with it. Had the crunchy tempura roll. It was ok. Also the vegetable roll, a bit bland? The nigiri was the star of the show. Outstanding. read more

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This is an amazing sushi restaurant! Nothing absolutely fancy but the quality of the fish, service, and vibes were 10/10. We had salmon nigiri, miso soup, green salad, some rolls and their hot sake. Everything a hit! Especially their soft shelled crab hand roll. We were down the street first hoping to get a seat at a fancier place but they were absolutely full and could not take any walk ins. This place took us right away no issues! read more

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Live in Del Cerro, the sushi out here may average 3 stars. Hane sushi is 5 stars. We showed up right as they opened for lunch and the restaurant was full less than 10 minutes later. The sashimi and nigiri here are PHENOMENAL. The quality is so so high. Tastes like it was caught the day before and filet as we ordered. I got the yellow tail, salmon belly, and blue fin. Salmon belly lead the bunch. Prices are steep but well worth the cost. 8 pieces of sushi, 5 piece sashimi, 2 rolls, a soup, and ice teas ran us $140. Excellent social spot. A bit lively as well. read more

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Make reservations if you're coming. We were fortunate, and there was an open space at the bar . Menus were a bit difficult to read and poorly written. I recommend that they revamp their menus for more inviting experience. Wall.menu was a bit confusing, and I expected a different meal. However, I ate what I was served. The actual rolls were tasty and well decorated Drinks, the bartender, and the bar itself were great. Chefs were entertaining, but not a great a show to write home about. Ambiance was a bit bland, boring, stuffy, surgical. I recommend to try a more lively location. Parking was difficult, but again fortunate to find a place quickly. Hostess was inviting and the exterior was mundane. Over, a 3.0 to 3.4 would be my score. The bar area, as i mentioned, was the best part of the location. read more

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