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Ventured out to Ambler to try Sushi Hatsu and was very impressed. The space is bright and modern. We were greeted with hot towels to wipe our hands, what a thoughtful touch! Service was friendly and very knowledgeable about menu items. We tried the Korean shortrib empanadas they were delicious. We also ordered a variety of sushi rolls and they were very fresh. I had hoped for just a bit more flavor from the specialty rolls but overall I was happy with what we had ordered.
Sushi was delicious and so so fresh, but felt the prices were a bit steep for their specialty rolls especially. Great service and nice atmosphere. Not too crowded on a Friday night either.
came with my boyfriend for the first time to this location and we enjoyed the food so much and the service was amazing! Looking forward in coming back !
Sushi Hatsu os a really tasty sushi spot. It's on the main drag on Butler Pike. Bet you might have driven by and didn't notice. Now you will! There's about 20 tables inside. When we walked in, it was pretty loud and full. We were seated quickly. It was easier to talk after some folks left (it was 8pm). The sushi is well presented and full of flavor. You can expect to pay $8 for an AAC roll, and twenty for a really cool one. They even have "specials" which sound quite intriguing. The chicken dumplings were fabulous too! I definitely recommend this place. Not good for groups or kids (they won't appreciate how good this is).
This is a tale of two restaurants. Before COVID, this was a great restaurant that we would visit every month or so. Now in 2023, the portion sizes have gone down (e.g. Empanadas - they ruined them and they are half the size) and they added corkage fees and a 3% credit card surcharge - wtf? There is no way in hell I am going back to a place in the suburbs that has those charges. Hatsu needs to check themselves - they aren't Morimoto and Ambler isn't Rittenhouse Square. I'm doing you a favor going into Ambler - parking sucks and there's nothing to do after you eat. At least in Doylestown or New Hope there are interesting stores and coffee shops to visit. I didn't even get to our server not mentioning the Daily Specials - wtf. Chef Harrison Kim must have left, because those empanadas suuuucked! Bye bye Sushi Hatsu - you were once great, but you don't treat customers like that.
Yummy cute spot for sushi in the area! Service was a little slow but the food was still good~ especially the green tea panna cotta!! Good place for a date night :D
We came here for Valentine's Day and while it was pretty busy, we got seated on time for our reservation. The host and waiters were very attentive and nice. Inside was romantic and dimly lit. The food did take a while to come out- not sure if it's because they were more busy that day. We got calamari, two sushi rolls, and two hand rolls. I thought that the calamari and sushi we got was good but not the best. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the sushi rolls we got. However, we really loved the hand roll! We got scallop and a fatty tuna hand roll. It was so delicious and melts right into your mouth!
Twice in a week my preconceived ideas about sushi in the suburbs have been proven wrong. My niece was visiting and requested sushi. We found this place minutes from the hotel and decided to give it a try. We were thrilled with the entire experience. Our waiter Raphael was awesome- he was friendly and attentive, he suggested a few dishes, we selected a bunch more and we feasted. We started with the wasabi edamame- which had a nice little bite, the carpaccio with truffle oil was exquisite, the fried dumplings were stuffed with nicely seasoned pork, the little empanadas were a fun fusion, miso soup was not your average miso, it had an assortment of mushrooms, the rolls were all very good, we didn't go with anything too extravagant, but we thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese pumpkin and tuna crunch varieties. We topped off the evening by sharing the scrumptious strawberry cheesecake. It was a memorable meal. Can't wait to return.
OMG!!! Ordered take out, got the "Pan Seared Scallops" for $22.00 and Got 2 scallops. That's it. So $11.00 each! What a freaking rip off!! Never again. Sushi Hatsu is off my list . I don't care if they offer me free soup, I'll never go back. And, if they rip you off on the scallops what else are they screwing you on?? I just bought 1.5 Lbs of fresh scallops from Whole Foods and paid $27.00. Screw you Hatsu!!
The food is really good. I love the green dragon rolls. However, $15 for what you see in the picture which is three empanadas is a little excessive. They should put more empanadas in the order is all I'm saying. But they were cool. They stayed open for us. We were five minutes late. That was very nice of them but five dollars an empanada. That's 40 minutes of work if you made minimum wage for 1 empanada.
Come here for the sushi and desserts! I came here a couple of times with my husband and my friend and was not disappointed. It's a really cute BYOB restaurant located in the heart of Ambler. I love their fresh sushi and cold appetizer but I am not a fan of their sushi rolls nor their hot food. The staffs are very attentive and knowledgeable and were able to answer all my questions. Since it's a newly open restaurant, the restaurant itself is very clean and so is the bathroom. When you ever visit this place, try to touch the bottom of your table. They put a carpet under the table so even if you bang your knee (#tallpeopleproblems), it doesn't hurt as much. I highly recommend the Japanese uni with quail egg and madai tiradito.
2 months ago
I love this place. Recently moved nearby and we're lucky enough for this to be the first sushi we tried for a date night and were so impressed we've been back every week since. The fish is fresh, the specials are unique, the fried section of the menu is light and crispy. Some notable mentions are: nigiri (have to at least try a few), calamari is crispy and light and the sauce it comes in is tangy and a little spicy, the scallop special is like Japanese buttered noodles in the best way. Mike and Harrison behind the sushi bar make the best bites, highly recommend sitting at the counter and just letting them feed you. read more
I was going into this restaurant having an awful day, and both the calm vibe of the restaurant and the cheerful staff were an instant pick-me-up. I started with the otoro in a yuzu dressing, which melted in my mouth. I wanted to cry at how good it tasted. I asked the waiter serving us for recommendations and got the hatsu roll at his recommendation, which did NOT disappoint. This was heaven as a sushi roll. Im still thinking about it. It is very rare to have a sushi restaurant of this quality in PA, so I'd highly recommend giving this place a look if you're in the area! read more
Ventured out to Ambler to try Sushi Hatsu and was very impressed. The space is bright and modern. We were greeted with hot towels to wipe our hands, what a thoughtful touch! Service was friendly and very knowledgeable about menu items. We tried the Korean shortrib empanadas they were delicious. We also ordered a variety of sushi rolls and they were very fresh. I had hoped for just a bit more flavor from the specialty rolls but overall I was happy with what we had ordered. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
came with my boyfriend for the first time to this location and we enjoyed the food so much and the service was amazing! Looking forward in coming back ! read more
Sushi Hatsu os a really tasty sushi spot. It's on the main drag on Butler Pike. Bet you might have driven by and didn't notice. Now you will! There's about 20 tables inside. When we walked in, it was pretty loud and full. We were seated quickly. It was easier to talk after some folks left (it was 8pm). The sushi is well presented and full of flavor. You can expect to pay $8 for an AAC roll, and twenty for a really cool one. They even have "specials" which sound quite intriguing. The chicken dumplings were fabulous too! I definitely recommend this place. Not good for groups or kids (they won't appreciate how good this is). read more
This is a tale of two restaurants. Before COVID, this was a great restaurant that we would visit every month or so. Now in 2023, the portion sizes have gone down (e.g. Empanadas - they ruined them and they are half the size) and they added corkage fees and a 3% credit card surcharge - wtf? There is no way in hell I am going back to a place in the suburbs that has those charges. Hatsu needs to check themselves - they aren't Morimoto and Ambler isn't Rittenhouse Square. I'm doing you a favor going into Ambler - parking sucks and there's nothing to do after you eat. At least in Doylestown or New Hope there are interesting stores and coffee shops to visit. I didn't even get to our server not mentioning the Daily Specials - wtf. Chef Harrison Kim must have left, because those empanadas suuuucked! Bye bye Sushi Hatsu - you were once great, but you don't treat customers like that. read more
11 months ago
11 months ago
2 years ago
We came here for Valentine's Day and while it was pretty busy, we got seated on time for our reservation. The host and waiters were very attentive and nice. Inside was romantic and dimly lit. The food did take a while to come out- not sure if it's because they were more busy that day. We got calamari, two sushi rolls, and two hand rolls. I thought that the calamari and sushi we got was good but not the best. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the sushi rolls we got. However, we really loved the hand roll! We got scallop and a fatty tuna hand roll. It was so delicious and melts right into your mouth! read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
Twice in a week my preconceived ideas about sushi in the suburbs have been proven wrong. My niece was visiting and requested sushi. We found this place minutes from the hotel and decided to give it a try. We were thrilled with the entire experience. Our waiter Raphael was awesome- he was friendly and attentive, he suggested a few dishes, we selected a bunch more and we feasted. We started with the wasabi edamame- which had a nice little bite, the carpaccio with truffle oil was exquisite, the fried dumplings were stuffed with nicely seasoned pork, the little empanadas were a fun fusion, miso soup was not your average miso, it had an assortment of mushrooms, the rolls were all very good, we didn't go with anything too extravagant, but we thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese pumpkin and tuna crunch varieties. We topped off the evening by sharing the scrumptious strawberry cheesecake. It was a memorable meal. Can't wait to return. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
OMG!!! Ordered take out, got the "Pan Seared Scallops" for $22.00 and Got 2 scallops. That's it. So $11.00 each! What a freaking rip off!! Never again. Sushi Hatsu is off my list . I don't care if they offer me free soup, I'll never go back. And, if they rip you off on the scallops what else are they screwing you on?? I just bought 1.5 Lbs of fresh scallops from Whole Foods and paid $27.00. Screw you Hatsu!! read more
2 years ago
The food is really good. I love the green dragon rolls. However, $15 for what you see in the picture which is three empanadas is a little excessive. They should put more empanadas in the order is all I'm saying. But they were cool. They stayed open for us. We were five minutes late. That was very nice of them but five dollars an empanada. That's 40 minutes of work if you made minimum wage for 1 empanada. read more
2 years ago
Come here for the sushi and desserts! I came here a couple of times with my husband and my friend and was not disappointed. It's a really cute BYOB restaurant located in the heart of Ambler. I love their fresh sushi and cold appetizer but I am not a fan of their sushi rolls nor their hot food. The staffs are very attentive and knowledgeable and were able to answer all my questions. Since it's a newly open restaurant, the restaurant itself is very clean and so is the bathroom. When you ever visit this place, try to touch the bottom of your table. They put a carpet under the table so even if you bang your knee (#tallpeopleproblems), it doesn't hurt as much. I highly recommend the Japanese uni with quail egg and madai tiradito. read more
TL;DR - absolutely love love love this place and will always come back here. Everything is SO GOOD Came here multiple times already and am ready to go back again! If you like sushi then this is your place because the sushi here is fresh and delicious and not at an unreasonably high price imo. Also their service is great! Friendly staff who are helpful and courteous!! When you are seated, you are given water + warm hand towels to clean your hands. This place is also a BYOB restaurant which is a major + for me and will take care of opening your drink, etc for you. For appetizers, I have had the short rib empanada and the kanpachi carpaccio which were both very good! The short rib empanada is filled with Korean short ribs and it is very tender! Not rough or chewy but very tender and the outside is doughy which balances out the saltiness of the inside. Love it!!! The kanpachi carpaccio is amberjack raw fish topped with olive oil, yuzu soy, and black truffle. Not tiny little specks of truffle but actual pieces! It was really good!! Would def recommend both appetizers I've also ordered a few of their oh-toro and chu-toro nigiri/sashimi pieces ($12 a piece for oh-toro) and they literally melted in my mouth, YUM!! For the meal, I love ordering the moriawase which comes with 8 pieces of sushi chosen by the chef and your choice of a basic roll. I would recommend this for those who like a variety and want to try the different pieces of fish the chef chooses. I also ordered the hatsu roll which does not have rice in it but is wrapped in cucumber. It's filled with tuna, salmon, avocado, and mango and wakame. Really good option for GF and those who dislike rice. My favorite was the Tarantino roll which came topped with a spicy apricot chutney sauce on top. This roll is filled with shrimp tempura and spicy hamachi and really melted in my mouth. Diablo roll was also really good!! Comes with a side of ponzu sauce that you dip in which gives the roll a good kick! If you dislike raw fish or looking for a real entree, the Patagonian tooth fish is a great option! It was amazingly soft!! Literally melts in your mouth! I was surprised at how soft it really was! The fish is on the sweeter side so it's not salty and pairs well with the picked asparagus and truffle parsnip purée. For dessert there are 2 options available - yuzu cheesecake and the green tea panna cotta. I would totally recommend both! The yuzu cheesecake is a good sized cheesecake.. bigger than a single slice! The yuzu is subtle and not too strong which I really appreciated. The green tea panna cotta is kind of like a green tea tiramisu. Super smooth and creamy with green tea taste. Absolutely amazing I could eat it every single day!! All my visits here have been really good and I can't wait to come back to try all of the other items on their menu! read more
5 years ago
What a gem! My husband brought me and the kids here for our wedding anniversary. We ordered lots of different things from the menu, but what stood out from the rest was the special Moriawase. I think we found our new favorite place and to top it off, without the city drive. Great atmosphere. Knowledgeable wait staff. The best sushi. And as my little states, "Panna cotta is my life." Definitely check it out! read more
5 years ago
Wonderful service and food for a Friday night We tried lots of appetizers and sushi rolls based on recommendations of our servers and all were fantastic! Even the simple ones (edamame) were delicious and worth having while deciding on the entrees. The main server was always happy to come by to explain the basis for the dish or the family history behind each. Definitely recommend trying if you're in the area! read more
6 years ago
I was thinking about 4 but am putting 5. Overall the fish seems fresh, pretty good selection, and definitely welcome in this sushi desert of the Philly burbs. Look, Ambler is not LA or NY so a restaurant like this is almost community service. Having only tried the moriawase (nigiri / roll set) and a few other rolls can say I'll definitely be back. However I have to mention the rice was hard and didn't seem "fresh," which was disappointing for a sushi joint. Also the roll pieces were not all cut to the same size but that's what happens when you are ordering at 6pm on Friday. Lastly wow we are missing out on BYOB, but hope to do that in the future. PS open only Thu, Fri, and Sat for takeout during COVID read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
An amazing find!!! Came here impromptu after playing pickle ball. It's definitely more upscale but I definitely did not feel weird coming in workout clothes. Start out with a warm wash cloth to clean your hands, then dig in to the apps! The empanadas were unreal and so we'd the bao buns! Every sushi roll we had was good and the service was amazing. They had so many unique specials. I will definitely be back to try more menu items and it's byob to boot!! read more
5 years ago
I think of Sushi Hatsu. They're extremely small so try to make reservations ahead. Not sure if they're great for big groups with the COVID situation but I suggest calling. I love their unique take on sushi and flavor blending. They are BYOB and we've gone several times at this point. The one thing that is a MUST try is the short rib empanadas. Their take on empanadas with Korean short rib is to die for along with the fresh chimichurri on top. You get two empanadas per order. Make sure to order two orders because they take a bit but are delicious. You won't regret it. Here's some others we've tried that I can remember 1) Ambler Love roll is extremely different. Its pretty savory from the mushrooms with smokiness from the salmon. I would say this is a much denser roll if you want that experience with a unique combination of flavors 2) Tarantino Roll - I loved the spicy Hamachi part but the spicy apricot mango chutney was a bit overpowering for me. 3) Diablo roll tastes fresh with the combination of flavors of the ponzu and I didn't think it was too spicy so go for it. 4) Of course they will recommend the Patagonian toothfish that's extremely buttery and will melt in your mouth. I highly recommend getting this. 5) Kanpachi Carpaccio - I thought this blend of black truffle and yuzu soy was so unique and bright. I wish we had ordered our own but I could eat this forever. I highly recommend this. Lastly if you see them doing any type of specialty family meals to take out, just do it. You cannot go wrong here. We did a Christmas special take home- no pics but it was amazing. You are paying for quality and a wonderful taste pallet experience whether it be at home or at the restaurant read more
4 years ago
Hachi located downtown Ambler is a Refreshing new sushi place with the sushi chef under the lineage of Morimoto bringing fresh new ideas and taste to the suburbs of ambler. while I feel the price of each roll is slightly pricey for the burbs they do bring a higher level of flavor and sophistication in the rolls. It's a great place on the weekend for drinks and dinner with friends read more
Update: We have since been back from our first visit, and had another exceptional experience, including the food and service. We highly recommend the Tarantino Roll, all the sashimi/sushi, and the Korean Short Rib Empanadas! Original: Wow! We had one of the best dining experiences at Sushi Hatsu. The food was amazing including the taste, presentation, quality, and speed; service was phenomenal including very attentive, accommodating, and kind; atmosphere was cozy, clean, and engaging. We had a wonderful time and are excited to come back. We would all highly recommend it! I specifically would recommend getting a lot of fish-- more sushi and sashimi versus the rolls, but everything was amazing! We had one person in our party who is gluten free, and everything on the menu is clearly marked-- and they do offer gluten free soy sauce. Our table particularly enjoyed the hamachi Serrano, the unagi (eel Sushi, and the chu-toro Sushi.. and don't forget to get dessert! The Yuzu cheesecake and the Green Tea Panna Cotta were absolutely delicious and unique desserts! Thank you Sushi Hatsu! read more
4 years ago
Phenomenal restaurant - better than many restaurants in downtown Philadelphia. This place exceeds expectations in every mark, from professional service, chic ambiance, and phenomenal food. They are BYOB so for a perfect date night, have a wine flight at the winery next door, grab a bottle of wine to go, then enjoy a luxuriously paced meal at sushi hatsu. We had yellowtail carpaccio, fried calamari, two sushi rolls, and the sea bass which was out of thi read more
4 years ago
I can not say enough amazing things about Sushi Hatsu! The food is fresh, authentic and downright out of this world! The service is always top notch with friendly and attentive servers! While the food is worth of fine dining, the atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. read more
Had a wonderful dinner experience with my friends on a weeknight. We were seated outside under a tent. Service was fantastic and they were very attentive. Sushi was fresh and delicious. They gave us a complimentary dessert and it was delicious!! Just the perfect end to our meal. We loved the variety and will come back to try more on the menu! Big hits: spicy calamari, Tarantino Roll, chirashi supreme, moriwase, and basic rolls (spicy scallop and yellow tail) read more
3 years ago
Came here for date night. To guarantee seating, make a reservation. We were greeted right away. We arrived about 10 mins ahead of our reservation time but they sat us anyway. We brought our own bottle of sake but because it was happy hour, they offered us a complimentary glass so we tried their sake warmed and had ours chilled. The food is served tapas style which I loved because I am notorious for wanting one of everything. That's pretty much what we got...we ordered a pork belly skewer and short rib empanada to start. Then we just kept ordering food...Hatsu roll, Diablo roll, Kobe skewer, spicy tuna roll, oshinko roll and another Kobe skewer. The gentleman who brought the food over explained how everything was prepared and what ingredients were used. He even shared what his wife inspired from the menu. My guess is he's either the owner or head chef. For the first time in a very long time I can say we didn't have one bite of food we didn't like. Everything was fresh, bursting with flavor and made with care. We would have gotten more food but wanted to save room for dessert. If I had to only order one dish from her forever, it would be the Kobe skewer. Honestly, if they had a main dish that was a larger version, we'd have both gotten that. We will be back...often. What a great addition to downtown Ambler! Parking is a project so pack your patience for that. read more
We did it again! We went back and we brought some friends. They, too, loved it. We enjoyed a few things off the menu and of course the special. The special was a white fish tartar roll. YUMMY! YUMMY! Once again, would I come again? YES Am I planning another visit? YES Would I order the special of the day? YES, there hasn't been any errors thus far! Service as always was impeccable! read more
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Who are the owners of this sushi restaurant? Do they have any affiliation with the Osaka restaurants in Philly and Lansdale?
Harrison Kim is the son of the owner of Osaka but the father has no interest and has nothing to do with Sushi Hatsu.
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