I was at Hanamaru sushi restaurant on Friday with my friends. Alothough it takes about on an hour from San francisco to drive to sunnyvale, it was definitely worth it. The restaurant doesn't look... More

I was at Hanamaru sushi restaurant on Friday with my friends. Alothough it takes about on an hour from San francisco to drive to sunnyvale, it was definitely worth it. The restaurant doesn't look super fancy, but their interior looks clean and cute. We sit in the bar, the sushi chef was very friendly(although his english wasn't good), the food was yummy. Actually, I though this place is even better than some japanese restaurant in Japan town. I and my friends really enjoyed the food and the service! It was one of the best japanese restaurant! Pros: Food and service Cons: N/A
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Saw the reviews and thought I would give it a try today (6/24/07). Since it's close to closing, and there were not many sushi boats flowing, I decided not to take the sushi bar. Ordered 3... More

Saw the reviews and thought I would give it a try today (6/24/07). Since it's close to closing, and there were not many sushi boats flowing, I decided not to take the sushi bar. Ordered 3 appetizers, 7 kinds of nigiri (2 pc each), 1 handroll, 1 roll. Fish was on the thin side, and tasted bland. Rice was a bit more. I was really hoping my stomach would be tough enuf when I was downing Uni and Amaebi, which were the Today's sepcials, and didn't taste very fresh to me (I wondered if I fell for the notorious trap, restaurants' Today specials). Gyoza (5 pc) were tiny, but quite delicious. The other appetizers didn't disappoint me, but they didn't surprise me either. All in all, The food was decent. I should mention (I think) I got a complimentary miso soup from the house. The chef greeted me from behind the sushi bar, even though I was sitting at a table. The waitstaff were courteous, they didn't rush me past 2130, their closing time.
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Very good sushi/sauces and the sushi chef's are very friendly! Some of the waitresses are a bit "cold" but that's OK. I go at least 1 a week and they remember my order. Pros: GREAT... More

Very good sushi/sauces and the sushi chef's are very friendly! Some of the waitresses are a bit "cold" but that's OK. I go at least 1 a week and they remember my order. Pros: GREAT sushi Cons: their noodle soup was awful
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I ate here twice while visiting friends it was so good! In addition, very affordable compared to other Sushi restaurants I've visited in the area. Small, quiet and unassuming atmosphere, a little... More

I ate here twice while visiting friends it was so good! In addition, very affordable compared to other Sushi restaurants I've visited in the area. Small, quiet and unassuming atmosphere, a little out of the way but worth giving it a try if you're around Sunnyvale. Pros: Great sushi, great price! Cons: Strip mall, blah!
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Hanamaru is a small restaurant with a sushi bar as well as tables. There are boats that go around the sushi bar. The sushi is the outstanding. They also have an interesting menu for those wanting... More

Hanamaru is a small restaurant with a sushi bar as well as tables. There are boats that go around the sushi bar. The sushi is the outstanding. They also have an interesting menu for those wanting more traditional japanese food.
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Manamaru is a great little restaurant with creative idea for Japanese food. It is one of those Japanese restaurant with a page full of different types of hand roll and sushi. My favorite is their... More

Manamaru is a great little restaurant with creative idea for Japanese food. It is one of those Japanese restaurant with a page full of different types of hand roll and sushi. My favorite is their sashimi capaccio (Italian fusion). It has a wonderful sauce that really enhances the sashimi.
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This is a very small restaurant which has some great sushi! I've liked most of the sashimi I've had there. They also have some interesting items that I haven't seen other places...one was a... More

This is a very small restaurant which has some great sushi! I've liked most of the sashimi I've had there. They also have some interesting items that I haven't seen other places...one was a carpaccio like fish dish that was extremely good. I think that the prices were comparable to other sushi places (meaning that it's not cheap). It's in the same complex as the Safeway.
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I have been here several times since moving into the area and the sushi has always been fresh and good. The locals seem to already know this little spot since it can get very busy at times but the... More

I have been here several times since moving into the area and the sushi has always been fresh and good. The locals seem to already know this little spot since it can get very busy at times but the service is always friendly and prompt. They have sushi coming around on the boats but the chefs will make whatever you ask. Good variety and creative choices. Pros: Very good sushi, variety, friendly service
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