My friends and I used to love Hanzo because they have great happy hours and amazing drinks. The service could be hit or miss but we are never mad about it since it's great to see they are busy but sometimes restaurants can be short-staffed and get overwhelming which is understandable. However, the last visit we had which was on 3/30/26 was quite a letdown. Of course, they were busy so I service was slow but we understood that. The drinks were still amazing and the same as we like. The huge change that was hard to miss was the quality and portions changed significantly. We always sashimi and ramen noodle every time we go there. This time we had to return one of two yellowtail sashimi (I wanted to return both but felt bad to do so). It looked like a scrap. It's really bad. I wish I had a picture of it. It basically looked like small pieces of yellowtail that they piled it up and called it sashimi. The one we kept wasn't much better but at least they were somewhat tolerable. The size of each piece of sashimi is roughly a quarter size and not thicker that 0.5cm. I won't call that sashimi. It's sad to say that I can get a better quality and amount of sashimi when I go to all-you-can-eat places. The ramen noodle size was cut in half. It used to come with nice chunks of pork belly, not anymore. They are small, bite size pieces of pork instead. It also doesn't come with Menma (Pickled Bamboo Shoots) which was used to be in there. However, it still tasted amazing though so we ended up ordering 2 orders of the ramen noodle bowls in order to get the same amount we used to get but now we had to pay double. It's sad when you go to the place often, order the same things all the time but receive something differently. It would be nice if they increased the prices but still keep the quality and portion as it was. read more

I forgot to take pictures! We got the rolls, ramen and edamame. We got 4 different rolls and they were all spicy! Beware that the spice level is high... this place is known for drinks likely. It's super dark and loud. Lots of anime on TV if you're interested. Food was decent, I enjoyed the ramen. It is on the smaller portion. They also have a good happy hour menu. Service was adequate, nice waiter. Would be back when in area. read more

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Under new management and I like it even better! Faster, friendlier service. Food's still legit. Great music to add to my playlist! This place is always a cool place to hang out. read more

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Been to hanzo many times over the years, i never get tired of coming here. the happy hour is amazing! 10-12, cocktails included! love the sushi rolls, katsu chicken, cucumber salad, you really can't go wrong with anything here. Delicious cocktails! i've made it a mission to try a new cocktail everytime i hit Hanzo up and i haven't been disappointed. this spot is a cute date night, girls night or even just a solo dolo situation. service is great! when it's busy, give your servers grace, they are running around like crazy. read more

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I just recently learned about Hanzo, but I wanted to go because of their reverse happy hour. I met a friend and we got there just as they opened for the night. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a very chill, calm vibe. All the employees were very attentive and we had several check in throughout our visit. The happy hour drinks and food gave enough variety and were delicious. I had the wings with the popular house sauce and the gyoza. To drink, I had two spicy jalapeño daiquiris and they were balanced and delicious. I would definitely recommend Hanzo for after work drinks and bites. I will be coming back and you should too! read more

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Great little cocktail bar with Asian fusion. They just did a menu change so a little different than what it's had for the past year that I recall. Still a couple vegan options. I got the garden roll and fried tofu without the spicy mayo. Miso soup on point as usual. There's a brussel sprouts veg bowl with a yummy sauce I like too. The avadashintofu is no longer on the menu but they made it for me anyways. Seems like servers aren't too familiar with new menu yet because they kept running to back to ask chef what was in certain items or any questions about what the sauces were. Overall best little spot especially during happy hour. They have it twice. read more

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Hanzo is one of our favorite date night spots. We've been fortunate to get a table almost right away most times that we make the trip out. The atmosphere is unmatched - cozy, modern, and plenty of art and anime to look at. They have screens showing anime and movies on opposite sides of the restaurant. Onto the food. Highly recommend the twice fried wings - we love the yuzu lemon pepper flavor along with the side of Lon Lon ranch. The sushi selection is great too - my husband loves ordering the dragon roll. I ordered ramen the last time we stopped by. I felt that the individual components of the bowl were great but I think the tonkotsu broth is a little too rich to really "bring it all together". I think they'd benefit from offering a shoyu-based broth. The menu is changing so they are doing away with the bao board which is disappointing! But always looking forward to what they'll come up with next. Definitely check this place out :) read more

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I would highly recommend Hanzo for a night out with friends or even date night! My friends and I came on a Friday night for happy hour and had a reservation. There is no host table and you seat yourself so I highly recommend making reservations if you plan on coming on the weekend because they tend to get really busy. Service is decent, however it does take a while to be acknowledged after sitting down but food/drinks came out fast after that. Our waiter also made it very easy to split the bill 6 ways when some people ordered certain things for themselves. There is a nice patio outside and they do play movies or games inside for entertainment. There is a small parking lot in the front but a bigger one hidden in the back. We ordered almost one of everything off the Happy Hour menu and enjoyed them all! On top of that, everything is super affordable for HH! My favorite things were the *agadashi tofu, *pork gyoza (not pictured), and the *nigiri. I got the 'One Punch Love' cocktail off the HH menu and thought it tasted like sweet fruity champagne. I probably would not order the spicy tuna roll again as it was drowned in too much sriracha mayo. Just a warning, the spicy edamame is also very citrusy which was okay but a bit unexpected. For affordability and the vibes I would definitely come back to Hanzo again. read more

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Hanzo was a very nice find for my wife and I. It's in the middle of a small business complex but it kind of adds to the ambiance of the whole experience. Tried several sushi rolls which were all done nicely as well as the ramen. Very tasty! They also have a decent selection of Sake to try. read more

Hanzo is located in Alamo Heights and has Happy Hour all day Sunday, Monday & Tuesday- Saturday 4-7. I've dined here two times and it was night and day from the first visit. The atmosphere is great, drinks are great and food is mid. My first visit I ordered one drink, dumplings and a sushi roll. Service was decent and enjoyed the happy hour prices. My second visit was a terrible experience. I know it was busy but the server dropped off a menu and never returned. I asked another server for water and it never came. I decided to place my order at the bar and kept having to bring my drink/food items back to my table. Didn't mind that but would've been nice to know that from the jump. Overall, it's a nice spot to enjoy HH for a light bite but service is hit or miss. Peace. read more

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This is a pretty cool spot in San Antonio. You would drive right by and never know it is there. It is tucked into a little courtyard of a small commercial building. There is a big patio seating area in the cozy courtyard. The inside was dark with an Asian flair. There are TVs on both side of the room with a large wraparound bar in the middle. It is a dark and cozy space with a lounge feel. It was crowded and a little bit louder than I prefer, but nice. I sat at the bar and was greeted by Matthew. Nice guy and an artist behind the bar. He walked me through the drinks and the sushi. I settled for their Asian old fashioned. It was a decent drink with an Asian flair. It had regular ice rather than craft, but it was a good drink. I ordered the Dragon ball roll, the fire breathing roll and the 210. All were delicious and presented beautifully. Matthew asked if I wanted another drink. I said sure show me something and let him go to work. He came back with a miso caramel bourbon drink on craft ice with a lemon twist. It was perfect. It was his creation with hand made mixers. On point. Great place. Absolutely worth it. When you find a creative bartender sit back and let them create. Thanks Matthew. read more

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Returned for HH again and was able to snag an inside booth this time. Though it was extremely busy, the servers and staff were definitely working hard to keep customers happy. We got the fried tofu and vegetable roll this time. We loved the vegetable roll so much, we ordered a second one. Drinks were also refreshing and tasty, as always! read more

Hanzo - Happy Hour drinks and appetizers - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Go for the drinks, vibe, and live music if on the right night. Food is ok. My ribs were sooooooo frickin tenderrrr, but oh so salty. So, I'm hoping it was a one off. We got the spicy tuna roll and fish's texture was too mushy for me and kinda of room temp. My second time getting sushi. I wouldn't get again. Loved the guy performing that night...Joshua Summey. Cool voice and interacted nicely with the crowd. Love the outside area. Inside is cool and vibey as well. They have reverse HH starting @ 10 pm read more

Hanzo - Tried the ribs tonight. A tad salty but tenderrrrrrrrr! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

good ambience & cool spot to bring a group of friends Delicious bites for late night foodies read more

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I came here with a friend for happy hour and we ordered two appetizers and some sushi. The food was excellent! Really good sushi and a great price. The happy hour prices are very reasonable. I love the setup of the bar too! Plenty of outdoor seating, cool ambiance indoors, clean restroom, and plenty of parking. Hanzo manages to create a cool downtown kind of vibe outside of the inner city. I definitely want to come back again soon. read more

This place is one of my favorites when in SA. We came for a midday Saturday happy hour (3-7pm) and were able to grab bar seats. The low lighting set the perfect ambiance, and conversation among the establishment wasn't loud. For drinks, we had the spicy pina daiquiri and rhubarb g&t. Both were very refreshing, but the daiquiri stole the show! For starters we had the firecracker shrimp, which were hot, crispy and served with a perfect sweet chili sauce. For main entrees we had the sticky ribs and tempura shrimp roll. Both were really good. They also have HH all day Sunday and Monday! read more

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We went to Hanzo for sushi and chose to sit outside. The patio was a really nice setting, tucked into the middle of a building complex, giving it a cozy and hidden feel. Unfortunately, the overall experience was mixed. My wife had been looking forward to something she saw on their menu online, but when she asked about it, our waiter acted like there had never been a larger menu. Later, we overheard another server explain that they had to cut their menu down significantly, which made more sense, but still, it left us with fewer choices than we expected. To make things more limiting, the first thing our waiter told us was that they were out of four different menu items. We decided to order a few sushi rolls. Oddly, we were asked to provide a credit card right away, which felt unusual for a dine-in meal. When the sushi arrived, it all came together on one plate, even though multiple people had ordered different rolls. That said, every roll we tried was fresh, flavorful, and very well-prepared, the highlight of the visit for sure. When it came time to pay, we were not given an itemized receipt, so there was no way to confirm the charges or see if any fees were added. Overall, the sushi itself was great, but the combination of the limited menu, awkward service, and lack of transparency with the bill makes me hesitant to return, unless it's just to grab sushi to go. read more

Heads up u can sit where ever u want !!! Waiter well.... i will give him the benefit of the doubt bc he was also serving this loudest drunk bday party table (oh but i was living for their tea... honey that bday was spilling her lore) so yeah we just didn't get a chance to hear recommendations but this is where idc like EVERYTHING is so so so good! and SO WELL PRICED.. honey we will be returning and its kinda hidden so as my fav queen likes to say "THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM" forgot to mention we went during happy hour but things were already cheap in the regular menu! Sake bomb 3.50$ got meee gooood and only way i drink beer! my friend got a mock tail and loved that they had options for them to drink! they said " oh they keep it juicy juicy" and well yes! food: i got like edamame and yeah, they were a little bit too limey it was ponzu, but I didn't mind it was just different. Next time I will be definitely trying the spicy version. got the happy hour 210 roll and honestly, that stuff was really spicy so the Serrano got me good. also got fried egg rolls the pork and honestly were not my fav but i would skip next time. Next, I also got the Bao platter pork belly and chicken curry and it was so yummy only wish the pork belly was a bit softer and not like crispy as the fried chicken ! but still super yummy. will come back to report about the cocktails and other sushi rolls! read more

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Happy hour is a really good deal. Good selection of drinks and food on the menu. The lemon pepper wings are crispy. The tofu dish and cucumber salad is good. The ribs are so tender and pull right off the bone. The potato salad that comes with it is horrible. It's just chopped potatoes and vegetables. No "binding" agent like mayo or something. The edamame with lemon pepper is unique and good. The foxtails are nice. Food comes out fast but our waiter just kinda forgot about us and we needed more drinks and he just never came so when he did we just got the check because the moment had passed. It's a great after work or date spot. Dark and low lights. But also pretty lively. read more

Have I been living under a rock or how come I didn't know about this awesome place? My friends and I were looking to go out for drinks and one of them suggested Hanzo. We got there towards the end of their happy hour and the place was PACKED. Their happy hour is all day on Sunday and Monday, 3pm-7pm on Tuesday - Friday, and 5pm - 7pm on Saturday. Their happy hour includes both a drink and food, which makes sense why the place was packed. For my first time I decided to go for a bottle of wine and ordered a couple of their happy hour appetizers. I think from everything we ordered my favorite was the pork gyoza and something I would not order again is their spicy tuna roll. The pork gyoza were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The spicy tuna roll was topped with some sort of sauce that made it very sour. The menu says it's siracha but I highly doubt that is what they used. Overall, we had an amazing time and the staff was fantastic. I would definitely come back for happy hour and check out some of their other food items! read more

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Had drinks for happy hour, and we truly enjoyed it!! Our waitress was super nice and explained the menu thoroughly. Their happy hour deals are amazing! The inside is pretty dim and cozy. There's also outdoor seating Had the hashira martini and it was so tasty; really liked the lychee flavor. Also tried the hanzo daiquiri, which was refreshing and sweet! Will be back for happy hour again and to try some food items off the menu! read more

Hanzo - Hashira martini, hanzo daiquiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One of the best Happy Hours in SA!! Bar bites are delicious and drinks are even better!! Great service, these are some of the best bartenders in all of San Antonio!! If you haven't been here yet...you are missing out! read more

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Let me start off by saying I've been in the service industry and now my own business. Jordan is a breath of fresh air here at hanzo ! Not sure if gloomy and emo was your requirements for hiring here , but she actually smiles and seems happy to be here and greats guest with that energy and it's great! To the owner you have a great spot here I will be coming back and spend good money here! Hire more ppl like Jordan ! Also maybe a feature once a month special , a new app a new roll or something to keep things freah and new ! read more

went to hanzo for the first time with friends on a saturday night! the vibes are amazing! service was great as well, our server made great suggestions for drinks and some snacks! drinks were delicious and they have a great selection of sake! read more

We arrived about 5 minutes after the posted opening time of 4:00 p.m., yet the doors were locked and staff refused to open them for service, despite clearly seeing us. read more

I love this place for their late night happy hour! They have good cocktails and sushi along with some shared plates. It's really cute on the inside too, they always have anime playing on the projector! The only thing is, sometimes, it's hard to find seating. It's a cool place to enjoy some drinks and apps! read more

Came here on a whim, and arrived 2 minutes before opening. Within 15 minutes, the restaurant was full!! Therefore, highly recommend setting a reservation or coming early. This is a great place for drinks and snacks. This restaurant carries a smaller menu featuring more sushi and finger foods. The drinks were strong, yet tasty. I enjoyed the dimmed lighting and opened layout. Overall lovely atmosphere, great place for dates or catching up with friends. The food - great. The drinks - great. The venue - great. 10/10 read more

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I've been to Hanzo before this experience and I absolutely loved it. The wings are incredible, edamame, egg rolls, sushi, drinks, and the ambiance are all great. Service is hit or miss. This trip was a miss. The ramen was absolutely disgusting, I was really disappointed. The broth was not rich, or even warm, the egg was cold in the middle, and beaten to hell on the exterior. The pork belly was great but I couldn't take more than two bites. Save yourself $13 dollars and skip it. read more

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I showed up to Hanzo on a Thursday night for some drinks! I was quickly greeted by the staff and seated. I really love coming here because of the chill vibes on the outside patio. I waited a couple of minutes for Happy Hour to start at 10pm. Such a great concept! I ordered up some drinks from their wide variety and enjoyed the night. All in all, it's a great place to meet friends, catch up on things, and drink some tasty beverages! read more

Hanzo is popular and loud! But if you don't mind that, you'll love it. The food and drinks are delicious and priced right. The overall vibe is good. read more

There are so many things that stand out in Hanzo and that make it a worthwhile visit, that I decided to list them in order of popularity for me: Food: I have visited Hanzo more times than I can count. The menu has changed a bit from when I first started to now. This time around I had the steamed edamame $5, which was a fairly large portion and pork bao $9. They were both fairly good. Some of my friends complained that the bao was cold, but I had no issue with either of these items. In fact, I have always found their food to be pretty appetizing and delicious. Happy Hour: Hanko has two, a regular one, all day Sunday and Monday; 5-7 Tues - Sat, and a reverse one that starts at 11pm until closing. Drinks: Artisan cocktails with a twist that are creative, enjoyable and good. So far, my go tos are the Punch Drunk Love $6, which is a vodka fruit infused drink and the mojito $10. Anime: There are two screens playing anime all night long. It gives the place an interesting look and feel. Location: Outstanding location in the Alamo Heights area, but what makes the location stand out is that is it hidden in a small one story building, which reminds me of dr. offices. Ultimately, Hanzo is one of the places I will revisit without an issue and that has great food, drinks and atmosphere. For sure, one I truly recommend. read more

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Local Japanese gastro pub. Part of the Mahoney Bars inventory; located in Alamo Heights. Happy Hour is BANGING! Not bad prices and app selections. The din though? Oy vey, you can hardly hear yourself think. Cocktails are strong and flavorful. Took a VERY long time for two vodka drinks; a vodka soda and a vodka gimlet. Didn't order off the happy hour drink menu as all the choices are super syrupy and sweet. Apps are good but tonight they were def overcooked. Too bad as I think the food is pretty delightful here. Didn't snap any food pics this time so I've got nothing pretty for you this time. Lots of outdoor seating as well. A great neighborhood addition. read more

We came on a Sunday, and found that they have happy hour all day on Sunday and Monday. The waiter was really nice, the ambiance is great. The noise level in the restaurant is just right; you can have a conversation at a normal tone of voice and not have to worry that the people at the next table are listening to everything you say. Also, we only ordered off the happy hour menu. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong. read more

Such good happy hour! Shrimp tempura roll is my favorite. All the staff and bartenders are great. Cute ambiance inside. Small happy hour menu, but still good. The veggie rolls are oily, do not recommend. read more

Hanzo - Drinks: Punch drunk love, stop Collin me Shrimp tempura roll Garden roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Figured to give Hanzo a try, being theyre one of the few places that have happy hour until 7p. Really enjoy the vibe of the place. It was a little loud but not too loud to where you can't have a convo or enjoy the music. Can't stand going places and I'm constantly re-enacting Dave Chappelle as Lil Jon. "Whaat?!?...Whaat?!?....Oookkkk!!" There is outdoor seating available as well but you have to be a special type of person to be sitting outdoor anywhere in San Antonio these days. Happy Hour specials are legit. Ordered (several) sake bomb(s) and the Mrs ordered the Punch Drunk Love. It looks "fancy" but that drink was done well. The name says it all. Also, had the happy hour Old Fashioned because that usually how I rate a bartender. OH-FISH-AL!!! Our server was great. She checked on us regularly without being interruptive. She offered insight on menu items and just was overall a nice person. We kept it light with a few of the happy hour bites. Tried the pork gyoza, firecracker shrimp, and the spicy tuna roll. All were great. The presentation could've been better for the food but that just me nitpicking. Sorry no pics of the roll. By the time it came out we were well into the happy of happy hour and was getting to it. Great visit, great experience, great spot. Will definitely be returning. read more

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I will sadly have to write a bad review. Our server, male with a ponytail must be new because I have never seen him before and he is terrible. I asked about the Bao Board and asked about the Curry Chicken. He said the Chicken was bad and that he personally only liked Pork. Well as the customer I don't eat pork. I asked for the Chicken wings and wanted them to be extra crispy. They can't do that. The wings are pre-made. What? Gross and why can't they stay in the fryer a bit longer to be crispy ? Oh because they are probably microwaved. After this I was no longer excited to eat. At least have servers that pretend to like the menu and actually like serving. This guy acts like hates his job and is bothered that I am asking questions about the menu. He ignored us most of the service. Super disappointed. Also the emo girl with the baby bangs is terrible and has a huge attitude problem. read more

Hanzo - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great service, food, and drinks! Nice chill atmosphere! All day happy hour Sundays and Mondays! read more

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Aware it was a Friday night- the service was pretty awful. It's seat yourself- and wait 20 minutes to have your order taken. While the rolls were all delicious-I'm not sure about 15 minute gaps between each plating. Maybe a week day service would have a better experience. I'd still give them another chance on the sushi alone. read more

4/5 tempura shrimp roll 1/5 firecracker shrimp 1/5 hanzo ramen 2/5 gyoza 1/5 garden roll Service was attentive and ambiance was nice but food was not up to par. read more

I came out here for happy hour with some of the boys a few weeks ago. The atmosphere was decent, but the food was mediocre, and the prices were steep for the food quality. I'm saying this even though someone else picked up the tab for us that night. The happy hour appetizers probably only tasted ok because of the alcohol we consumed. Everyone else in the group seemed to love that place, hence, why they chose it. Maybe it was an off night for the kitchen, so I'd at least give it another chance. read more