Hana Japanese Restaurant

Decent food but whole experience can be much better with more private settings for Omakase patrons. Also the order of served dish was a bit awkward. Sushi was the last served and chawamushi was also served in the middle not in the beginning. Maybe because they weren't prepared to send the course meal.

Hana is consistently among the best sushi experiences in the extended bay area. Highlights are the Maitake tempura, goma-ae, seasonal fish specials (ahi cheek was ridiculously melty and rich), hotate, Hokkaido uni, and a variety of tasty rolls. I believe their miso is made in house and is very good (great in the miso soup). I love a simple California roll, and Hana makes several very solid real-crab versions. Overall, their rolls are creative without being overly repetitive or gimmicky. Big points for being balanced in flavor and not soaked in eel sauce! Servers were always kind, attentive and really helpful in choosing dishes or suggesting fish to try. Amazing sake list too... I just recently tried the souffle cheesecake and found it delightful light and fluffy (much less rich/cheesy than most normal cheesecakes). The food and atmosphere have kept me coming back for many years (7?) and I continue to visit as regularly as I can!

Super delicious sushi! We had a wonderful dinner experience at Hana tonight. A little pricy but definitely worth the experience. Highly recommended.

Exceptional dinner at Hana Japanese Restaurant in Rohnert Park tonight. 🍱🍣🍚 I ventured out with a friend for our first Japanese experience in 1.5 years! We chose Hana, a restaurant we both had enjoyed independently in the past and were excited to try together. Chef Ken Tominaga's Hana has a reputation for being one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area and it never suits to live up to that reputation. We sat on the back patio, which overlooks a golf course, in a private "box" (originally installed to be COVID safe). The menu is wonderful and overwhelming. It reminds me of bars I enjoyed in Tokyo - a melting pot of all things Japan. We enjoyed the Japanese version of fried chicken (karaagé) and a rich and decadent Hawaiian ahi poké (a tuna tartare which we added a quail egg on top). For our entrees, we each had bento boxes ($32 each). We chose from a mix and match selection of dishes for personalized boxes. For one of my selections, I chose tonkatsu - a fried pork loin. One of my favorite comfort dishes that reminds me of my time nibbling bento boxes on the train in Japan. Our server expertly curated our sake for our personal tastes - we each had two glasses and they were absolutely delicious. One was so good, we asked to see the bottle for a photo: Yamato Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo (the kind of sake that will make you fall in love with sake if you haven't already). We felt unrushed and extremely full and satisfied. If you're looking for delicious, fresh, quality Japanese cuisine with a laid back patio or an elegant inside experience, Hana is the place in Sonoma County. KANPAI!

We stopped for a quick lunch on the way from San Francisco to Santa Rosa. The parking is plentiful and the restaurant was not busy, but they are very welcoming and friendly. There is a small sushi bar at the left end of the restaurant and the seating seems divided between 2 sections when you walk in with a small bar to the right. Nice selections of fresh fish that were delicious and I regret not getting the Santa Barbara uni. The miso and the pickled vegetables with the sushi lunch were also very good. They also have a selection of non-sushi as well and also sashimi and set lunches. The bathrooms are unisex and they have Japanese toilets meaning that the seats are warmed and the fan turns on when you sit. There are also the usual bidet features if you wish as well.