Hayashi is an amazing establishment that I was thoroughly impressed with when it was recommended by a friend who lives in the Easton area. Living in Boston, I am surrounded by many options for Sushi, and I'll fully admit I have not ventured towards them. I can't explain this, as I love Sushi and could literally eat varieties thereof every day and not get sick of it. I suppose it's the fact that most of the people I mingle with don't enjoy it, but I digress. The Sushi at Hayashi is the best I've ever had. This doesn't mean it's the best, but it is the best that my intermediate-level (I'm no Sushi expert by any means!) Sushi palate has encountered. In terms of freshness, flavor, presentation...you name it, Hayashi takes their Sushi VERY seriously. I intended to Order Uni, but they didn't have it on the day I went. That was a bummer, but it doesn't detract from their rating because the Spicy Tuna and Eel Maki I had were outstanding. The Spicy Tuna (a mainstay Sushi of mine, it's the one flavor I will almost always get) was very fresh, and the addition of tempura vegetables - or what I believed to be tempura vegetables - added a nice subtle texture to the rolls. I honestly thought whatever gave the Maki that subtle crunch would've been a detraction, but it was anything but. The Eel was delicious, and given the fact that I've found Sushi places that REALLY botch Eel, this was a major mark. I also tried the Japanese pickle Sushi, which was different and adventurous yet not overwhelming. The menu is extensive, catering to those who may not want their Sushi fix. A person with me got the Pad Thai, and it was very well done. It was pretty amazing to see such a variety of Asian dishes on the menu - at many Sushi places I've been it's Sushi or nothing. Hayashi seems to excel in many areas, and the fact that it doesn't result in mediocre Sushi is a testament to the staff. The waitress we had was very kind and appreciative of the fact that I was having a Sushi-gasm with every bite. I can only hope she realizes my praise was in no way ingenuine, every word was well deserved! The ONLY issue with this place is it's location, and arguably, it's size. The size is arguable because it is tiny and intimate, but when I say tiny, I mean tiny. It's location essentially makes it a 'hidden gem' of Easton. I can only imagine the business Hayashi would do if it were on Commonwealth ave, it would be unreal. That said, sometimes a breakneck rise leads to a meteoric fall, and I wouldn't want Hayashi to suffer such a fate. If it's location and it's size allow it to operate the way it does, I'll gladly take the delicious Sushi in trade for a trip to Easton once in a while. I cannot recommend Hayashi enough for those who enjoy Sushi, and look forward to dining there again soon. read more

Nice little hole in the wall near my work. I have had both sit down meals here as well as take out. Sushi is good, I've also had their beef ramen noodles and the shrimp pad thai. The beef has a unique seasoning to it which i liked and the pad thai was a little different than what you would normally expect so i would leave that dish for the Thai restaurants and just stick to the Japanese stuff here. **Note** I've been here twice for lunch specials and their menu and website says a choice of salad or miso with lunch specials, the first time i didn't get either one with my meal, the second time i ordered take-out and asked about it, the woman on the phone said it didn't come with my dish (pad thai lunch special) so i mentioned that their website says it does and so she finally agreed and gave me the miso soup... for $11 lunch special you would think it should come with something. That's my only complaint. read more

Amazing service! Such good help and advice... They serve very unique hot green tea (See picture) is made with roasted brown rice which adds a unique RARE flavor... Very good and fun. The snow mountain roll was recommended as their most popular and I don't like mayo but it was still VERY good to me. The spicy tuna (that I order everywhere I go) is very good. Nice heat and well balanced on the smooth creamy side. Tuna tataki has some dried onion and wonderful ponzu sauce---I highly recommend it!! Wow...this place is a must try!! I am visiting from California and was my second local sushi place I tried. This is the best!!! read more

Hayashi - Very unique hot tea - Sushi Bars Near Me - Easton, Massachusetts

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The food their is very original and delicious Japanese food and is always on point, the only down side to hayashi is that the food does take a very long time, and the inside decor is amazing and traditional read more

Hey! I haven't gone here in awhile! I used to come here all the time because I loved their sushi, miso soup and shumai. It's a tiny clean place. I haven't gone back in a couple years because it drove me mental that it took over an hour (no matter what time of day) to get my order. I've stood in that tiny little room for what seems like over an hour waiiiiting for my food. I understand it's a small place but eh... it drove me nuts. But I miss it! So I'll check it out again and hope they've streamlined their service. read more

Moved to Easton recently and have eaten here a dozen times now. The sushi is always incredible, what more do I need to say. Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, it has all been so fresh and melt in your mouth delicious. The owner John is such a nice guy, and has an awesome attitude. He takes great care to make sure everyone is safe and healthy. Definitely recommending this place. read more

Best dumpling soup ever. they change the atmosphere great working area, they added a bar. they also added a sushi bar. when I get orders to go there always fast and I've never had problems with customer service. read more

Ordered the Bul-go-ki Box lunch for pick up: Here is the breakdown of what was ordered and what was received: Ordered Lunch Box, All orders served with Rice, Miso soup, Salad, 3 pcs of Avocado, Cucumber Maki, Gyoza, and Shumai Presentation: 5 stars - very pretty, well laid out and you get a hearty portion for lunch (even with some missing - I'm certainly full) Salad and Miso soup both 5 Stars - wonderful tasty dressing and the Miso was solid with lots of tofu and seaweed. Gyoza and Shumai - 4 stars one piece of each - both good Rice = 2 stars - there was a film on the bottom of the scoop where you could tell it had been sitting out - bummer 2 points - I mean its rice, stir it up. Avocado = Missing = 0 Stars, such a tease ;( Cucumber Maki = 3 stars 3 pieces - good fresh, nicely rolled - good (picture indicated 6 pieces and a maki is normally 6 pieces) Bul-go-ki = 1 Star - they do say Korean "Style" marinated - but it missed the mark - lack of sweetness and sesame oil made it more like Chinese beef, which if that is what you want - great you will enjoy it - if you are craving real Korean Bul-go-ki then this will not do the trick. Overall, I would give it another try for the Sushi, but won't do the Bul-go-ki, but points for offering something that is hard to find in Easton. read more

so delicious all times i hav been. yakatori chicken is basically the best thing i have ever eaten. sushi so delicious and fresh. great atmosphere cute and small and cozy. it's super good. go there. read more

We ordered California roll. It was really good. However we ordered shrimp they brought out was soggy, no flavor, and tasted like it was put in the microwave. We ordered rice, and that never came. The service was terrible. We're never going back. read more

LOVE this place. I actually used to work here when it was called Sinsen and the food was and is just as delicious! Even though it's small, I feel like it make the place all the more better. It doesn't have that chain restaurant feel so it's a lot more intimate and the portions are perfect. Price is good, pretty typical of any Japanese restaurant...sushi is always fresh and delicious. They actually catered for my sisters wedding this past July, and everyone at the wedding (guest list of about 150...) loved the food. I highly recommend to anyone that loves sushi and Japanese/Korean Cuisine. read more

My first time trying Japanese food and I had an amazing experience. Don't remember the names of anything we ordered - I know we ate the fried chicken , pork buns, and another appetizer as well as the shrimp pad thai. All were full of flavor and beyond delicious - if you are looking to broaden your palette, try something new, or love Japanese food,you have to give this place a visit ! read more

Had to stop here for dinner on my way to Providence. Ordered the sashimi special. Two pieces of tuna were clearly spoiled, but didnt notice the first until I actually bit into it and noticed the discoloration and very fishy smell. No apologies from management or wait staff. Never written a negative review (and wouldnt have) besides the fact that they never apologized and denied the fish was spoiled. read more

Bad service , no utensil no napkins. Asked for water not. 2 hrs wrong food waiter asked us what we order. Bill wrong charged for food we never asked for. read more

This restaurant could be four or five stars if they had ready enough staff and that staff was prepped on customer service. We've gone here twice and although the sushi is excellent as other reviewers have stated, the service leaves a lot to be desired. The restaurant is small enough to only have one server, but on a Friday night they really need a bus boy to help clean up. When we arrived there were four open tables. Three were covered with dirty dishes and the waitress had to clean one so we could sit. The other two remained dirty throughout our meal. It took twenty minutes before our order was taken and another soften before our drinks arrived. And when that did, my beer arrived in a chilled glass but completely warm. When I pointed this out to the waitress, her reaction made it clear that she had known she was serving warm beer and that she'd hoped that the glass would make it cold enough that I wouldn't notice. I ended up getting another brand of beer which is what she should have offered to do in the first place instead of trying to pull a fast one. read more

Small portions considering $20+ dinner plates. Nothing exotic or un-ordinary about their food either. Service was good. Definitely not returning. read more

This is the best sushi around! So fresh and the atmosphere is perfect. There presently remodeling. Cant wait to see it when there done.

The service wasn't the best the woman that took our order had a major attitude and you can tell she was drunk. We didn't eat all day and were starving when we got there and usually when you are super hungry anything tastes good but the food was terrible. The only reason we finished it was cause they were not offering us a refund and we were simply hungry!! We didn't even get the right sushi roll and when I said something to the sushi chef he got upset and very rude. If you're going to have prices that high at least make sure your customer is happy and if your customer isn't happy try to make it right don't make it worse because you can't handle criticism. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

I was a little scared of this place.....it lacks curb appeal... This is definitely a "take-out" sushi joint. We ate in, and the service was good. The dining area was packed....but it is very uncomfortable and tired. It looks like they've made an attempt to decorate the place on a low budget (design-on-a-dime). The chairs and tables are rickety. Also, we felt like the staff was "watching us" due to the arrangment of the seating and sushi bar. Oh, and the air vents blow strongly all over the tables (gross)....I know that sounds picky, but I like eating sushi in what I believe is a near-sterile environment (stop laughing). Overall, the food was fresh and tasty, and we'll be back for take-out only. read more

Some of the best sushi I have ever tasted. The Snow Mountain Maki is simply to die for, with the Shrimp tempura and coconut milk...Oh My God its amazing and a must try. If you are looking for a quick lunch this may not be the place for you. However, they offer online ordering which is super convenient. They are currently closed due to expanding into the space next door where I believe they now now be offering Izakaya dining which is the equivalent to Japanese tapas. I am excited to try it and to have my favorite lunch spot back open. read more

Each time I've come here, we've been the only people eating in. The staff os very nice and the sushi is pretty good! My favorites are tuna and salmon, so the salmon and tuna for two is perfect for us! The place is small and heading towards the bathroom gets a little sketchy, but some of the best sushi places I've been to have had a little sketch factor to them. read more

This place is amazing. The food is super delicious and one of few excellent restaurants in the area. The Bibimbab is delicious and so is all their sushi and rolls. Recently added a Korean barbacue section, but have not tried it. The staff is really nice. Word of advice, be patient when ordering for take out or dine in, food can be slow but its so good that it's worth it! read more

Really nice, friendly servers. Always fresh sushi. A decent selection of wine and sake. Best miso and seaweed salad around. Homemade kim chi! Best sushi around! Hayashi is a sushi gem that saves me from having to go into Boston everytime I get a craving. read more

Hayashi is a sushi oasis on Route 138. It's small, not very flashy, and you can easily miss it driving by. However, if you find your way into this strip mall gem, you're going to be very, very happy. Hayashi has arguably the freshest sushi on the South Shore. I've been a few times now and every single piece of fish I have ordered has been prepared perfectly. They have a wide range of sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, and they also serve many non-sushi dishes for the less adventurous. If you even have room after all the delicious sushi, you should try the green tea ice cream which is served inside a fried rice shell. Absolutely wonderful meal from start to finish. The only "downside" to Hayashi is its size. It can be very tight in there as the dining room has about five to seven small tables. The decor is interesting. It's not the typical "faux Japan" theme that so many sushi places seem to have. It has an interesting "IKEA/first real apartment" furnishing with modern fashion art on the walls. While this may seem out of place, anyone who has been to Asia can attest that the "What the Hell Is That?" theme for decor is closer to contemporary Asian style than a dirty coy pond and/or some fake Terra Cotta soldiers. Overall be ready to enjoy some of the best, most fresh sushi you've had in this area. Also, give yourself an extra 10 minutes to accidentally drive by a few times. read more

The atmosphere in this place is great. I love the decorating and feel of the place. Unlike other people I didnt have a problem with service, but then again we were the only people there at the time. Why 3 stars? Well the miso soup was extremely hot. I also got the spicy tuna and hayashi rolls. The rice on both the rolls was cold. It wasnt hard or anything, but it was very cold, which made it hard to enjoy the flavors of the rolls. So between the hot miso and cold rice I was disappointed. If the rice was warm I would have given it 4 stars. My fiance had the katsu udon. He said it was very bland, but he liked it a lot - he likes bland food. Price wise I would say its normally priced for sushi in the area. I was really hoping to love the food there, but unfortunately I will not be going there again. read more

I was almost tempted to drive away when I saw that it was a tiny place with no cars in the lot, but I'm glad I didn't! The sushi was delicious for a decent price, and the environment was relaxing. read more

Hayashi - Philadelphia Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Easton, Massachusetts

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Oh my GOD... We happened upon this place. On our way home from Newton to The cape, trying to find our usual place I yelped and found this gem. a-Mazing food, totally worth the wait! Allison our server was awesome and knowledgable and it was the best Pad-Thai we've ever had. So good! Go here! read more

We recently moved into the area and have found our new favorite restaurant! The food is obviously fresh, the staff is friendly, and the food is worth every penny. The tofu was by far the best I have ever had. Lightly fried on the outside, silky and perfectly cooked on the inside. read more

Great customer service, I've only Had their sushi and fried rice and absolutely Enjoy it each time.

Loved the food and the service was personable and fast the manager was great with a warm welcome and a great description of the various dishes available. Definitely will be back. Well done! read more

We got sick after. Pricey for a small place. No good deals like happy hour. We ordered all cooked rolls tempura shrimp and spider maki with fried soft shell crab also pad thai no raw fish and we both were sick a few hours later NVD. calling the restaurant when they open today . Pad thai didnt have bean sprouts instead it was cabbage sliced thin and the noodles tasted like butter not right. Had to ask twice for a lime and hot chili sauce to bump up the flavor. 9$ saki pour was 3tiny shot glasses. Less than other sushi places I've been. read more

I would honestly go back for the music alone! Definitely was tempted to ask for their playlist. But the food itself was extremely delicious! Got the spicy tuna roll, miso soup, and a house salad and it was amazing. The ginger dressing tasted very unique. Highly recommend! read more

I freakin LOVE sushi, and this place makes great sushi. If you eat sushi, you already know about the usual sushi plates. I usually get Unagi which is great here and a Roll with more than one kind of fish, I mix it up on that one. However, I want to suggest the Pan seared Tuna special, its right in the middle of the menu, you can't miss it, it goes by a different name I think. I believe it is an appetizer, and it is priced with the more expensive rolls in the $12 range, but I think if I had to have a last supper, like if I was on death row and could have a final meal, I would include this dish. The quantity was not disappointing, shared among two people, and I felt like Pop-eye after I ate it.. results may vary, I am kind of weird. The other thing I want to suggest is the Crunch and Munch. These are two things I MUST have when I go here now. I have been getting the Crunch and Munch for years. They serve Saki, they give you a little check list so you don't have to struggle with the names of dishes (most sushiu places do) It is a very calm atmosphere, the employees are very good, the food is great, they have Saki and serve it warm, I believe they may have other options for alcoholic bevs but you'll have to see for yourself. I am happy to live within walking distance of a great sushi bar. read more

This is my second time ever ordering from this restaurant. The first time I called to order and have it picked up, and when I got to the restaurant to pick it up they tried to overcharge me, claiming that the prices on the website were not "up to date". Today, I ordered to have it delivered with DoorDash, and my driver had to wait over an hour for it to be ready, which means it took the restaurant an hour and 40 minutes to prepare a sushi order. I had to call the restaurant multiple times to get them to finish the order. Complete waste of time for average quality sushi. I could've been in and out of a restaurant in the amount of time it took for them to make it. read more

First time having sushi on the East Coast and it was a success. The sushi was very fresh and delicious. The spicy California and sunshine roll were great and the miso soup was perfect for a chilly evening. Can't wait to try some more specialty rolls. Also, the prices aren't too bad either. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Its so cute and quaint. I got the beef bibambap, long island maki, volcano maki, and snow mountain maki. All were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised. The service and decor were great. I would come here all the time, but unfortunately I do not live around this area. I'm glad I found this place on yelp and I hope to eat here soon again. read more

Based on the recommendation of a meetup friend, I came here with a small group last night for dinner. Four of us shared 2 tuna and salmon sushi combos (4 pieces each salmon and tuna nigiri, one spicy tuna rolls, two tekka rolls). The dinner is listed 'for 2' and comes with miso soup, but the waitress only brought out 2 bowls (??). The sushi was very fresh and absolutely delicious. We also ordered some gyoza and edamane, and our fifth member order shrimp pad thai for her meal (she enjoyed it). As noted by other reviewers, this place is very tiny. I made a reservation and was glad I did due to the small number of seats. Google's map to the restaurant is a little off; it is on 106 just north of 138, the first plaza north of the intersection. read more

I recently discovered Hayashi through this website and fell in love. Best sushi I have had in Mass and RI so far. Very creative and VERY VERY fresh. It is a small place, maybe 10 tables and it is all IKEA-chic. But hey, I like IKEA. Because of the small dining room from almost every table you can watch the sushi chef prepare the dishes. Everyone is very kind, accommodating and prompt. The price is a bit high but it is a great treat! read more

It is an absolute pleasure to know that I have great sushi just down the road from me. When I moved to this area of Mass, I assumed I would have to travel to Boston to find any kind of decent sushi. Hayashi, thank you for proving me wrong. read more

Friendly service and good sushi. Pricy though for some dishes Like the noodle soups and the desserts. The waitress who is also the owner was very sweet and nice. Food took a while to get to the table but we were with great company so it was ok. read more