Haru

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229 W 43rd St 1 (at Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036

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(212) 398-9810
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I have to say that last night I went to your restaurant and had apps and drinks at the bar. I know most of the bartenders however someone named Randall was serving us and said he ...

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Decent Japanese food but the service was terrible. The wait staff was inexperienced and slow witted. You have to ask for things several times and they still don't remember. I w...

Recommended, but not for the sushi 10/27/2005

The basic sushi items and rolls are average. There's nothing wrong with them, but there's nothing special, either -- considering that, they're grossly overpriced. Most of the non-sushi items I've had are pretty good, though. That, plus the very nice ambience and the good bar make it a good place to stop by with friends or a date for a dinner or drink when you want Japanese food in a nice atmosphere. For these reasons, you'll want to pass on this place as a take-out option, though. Its best attributes are the ambience and location, which don't translate to the office or home even though the bill does. more
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Not Worth Money 10/23/2005

I've had better Japanese food at a mall food court. First walking in the place seemed to have great ambience. However, after being seated literally on top of the next table (couldn't even fit between the two tables, I'm small) and then having to scream to my husband because of the high noise level, it quickly lost its appeal. After seeing the high prices I thought the food would be great and the sushi was very good. But the meals were terrible. I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki and my husband got Garlic Shrimp. My chicken was completely dried out and on the cold side and the sauce was not very flavorful. The one positive thing I can say is that the service was prompt, we got seated right away and the server was very friendly. I wouldn't ever go back. Way too much money for such a terrible meal. Pros: Good Service, Sushi Cons: Poor Food, Noisy more
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Beautiful 10/14/2005

My friend and I were wandering through Times Square at night and we didn't want to eat at Olive Garden or another American food joint. So we tried Haru- and were very pleased. The sushi was fresh and smooth and the presentation was excellent. We loved how the placed looked and how quickly the chefs worked. We sat at the bar, and the chef who conversed with us made excellent recommendations and catered to us perfectly. (Spider roll was great, and fatty tuna is in season now!) However, the waitstaff is a bit strained and it took a while to get our check. The check came out to be more expensive than anticipated, but for dinner at Times Square I wouldn't complain (everythings expensive there, with usually pretty bad food too.) If you're in the square and need a sushi fix, this is a great place to start! Pros: fresh, pretty Cons: service more
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Below Par Sushi at Ridiculous Prices 8/12/2005

No actual sushi connoisseur would find this place acceptable. In New York City, there are many amazing sushi spots, and this is not one of them. I made the mistake this evening of ordering delivery from this joint when my favorite place already closed for the evening. The result was a $50 tab for some of the most mediocre to poor sushi I have ever tasted. I could not get myself to finish any of the order. Even the guilt of spending that much on a meal could not help me finish the uninspired, dull food on my plate. STAY AWAY. Save your appetite for the many more deserving places, and leave this place to those who are just not in the know. Pros: delivered food late Cons: taste, cost more
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Great dining on Broadway 10/6/2004

If you're looking for a place near Times Square to eat try Haru. Good Japanese restaurant with a nice ambience. I've been here on several occasions and usually order an appetizer shrimp & vegetable Tempura along with another main and roll or a sushi platter to share. You don't need to order too much before you're full on this tasty cuisine. Sweet cocktails complete the meal. I'll be back. more
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Unprofessional ! 7/24/2004

We love the food! But, It was the delivery time that we found hard to believe! It was last Saturday evening at around 4 pm. My wife ordered 2 appetizers and some bottle waters for deliverly. It took more than an hour and a half to got here. We could have cooked a meal by ourselves if we knew it took such a long time. Unbelievable! more
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overcharge 3/12/2004

I have been here twice and its a very nice atmosphere. I belive their dishes are good but not extraordinary. The second time when I went, I tried the Crispy Duck and it was good but expensive. Pros: nice decor more
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Don't Eat Here 10/16/2003

The rule is: If it's a restaraunt in Times Square, most likely it's not good! And Haru is one of them! Really, the food is worst than Japanese take-out, but they charge you a high price for low quality food. more
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Noisy Sushi 7/30/2003

Haru's sushi is really quite good. It is more expensive than some other sushi places in the theater district. Service is fine. The problem I have with Haru is that is a very noisy restaurant. Granted I was there at dinner time, but no restaurant should be that noisy-one has to fight to hear the people talking at your own table. Never a pleasant experience. Go to Haru on the off hours-you'll enjoy it more! Pros: Good Sushi, Nice Room, Decent servie Cons: NOISY at peak hrs. more
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Haru 6/13/2003

Service was wonderful at this restaurant, fish was fresh,spicy tuna was the best. However my husband and I were a little shocked to have paid for the Green tea for these prices that's the least they can do. Pros: fresh shusi Cons: paying for green tea more
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Great Cocktails 2/6/2003

This is a great place to go after work to meet friends and colleagues for drinks and sushi. The sushi is good here, but their menu is not very different from most sushi restaurants. The drinks, however, are really unique and they have a great variety of cocktails. The drinks are very pretty, generous in size, and mixed very well. The seating is comfortable too. You can sit down at a table to eat a meal, or just sit at the bar for drinks. Look for the cocktail menu! more
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Good food/bad service 1/3/2003

Decent Japanese food but the service was terrible. The wait staff was inexperienced and slow witted. You have to ask for things several times and they still don't remember. I would stay away from Haru Broadway because my exp w/the new midtown location off Park was good, though pricey. Cons: Expensive, Brain dead waiters more
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This place rules! 12/19/2002

This restaurant is so great. If you love Sushi, this place is a great place to come. It's right in the heart of Times Square and after dinner there's tons of other stuff to do. The service was excellent and the food exquisite! I highly recommend Haru's! Pros: Romantic, Classy, No Lines Cons: One Bathroom Per Sex, One Sink Area more
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Great Fresh Sushi 12/17/2002

After trying Haru on the Upper East Side, we also tried their Broadway location. It's has a little more ambience, better decor, and more space than the one on the Upper East Side, but the same good food. Good presentation, very fresh sushi, good food. We had reservations for pre-theather, and would recommend it, but right at 6pm, it wasn't too busy. If you are looking for a more intimite setting, I recommend the Upper East Side. It's much smaller and lacks the crowds of mid-town. Pros: Casual, Pre-theather, Fresh Sushi Cons: midtown crowd more
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first time that ever happened 11/25/2002

Sushi was very nice and reasonably priced. We dined around 2pm on a Saturday, so there were only a few tables occupied. Waitress was unfriendly, slow and did not remember to bring items we requested. We paid the bill leaving a tip that was roughly $1 short of 15%. This was not even intentional. She actually came back to our table and presented us with a card stating we should tip at least 15%-20%. We found this pushy and rude considering the service we received. Pros: good variety Cons: wait staff rude more
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8 11/23/2002

we eat at broadway haru twice a week, we love the sushi and the service is marvelous, but the mix drink is awkful. The only thing that i hate is that the manager always stand on the bar chating with the bartender. It is very annoying. more
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Fun and reliable 11/3/2002

I love Haru for the simple fact that it always serves up delicious sushi and fusion cuisine. Everytime I eat at Haru, the food is consistently great and the service too. I find this to be the same at all of the locations as well. The field green salad with ginger dressing is a personal favorite and the dressing is divine and the rock shrimp tempura with spicy sauce is great. The drinks are also fun and tasty. Pros: Fresh, good service, clean more
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One of My favorites 9/25/2002

We discovered this restaurant on a whim and it has become one of our favorite sushi restaurants. We have never tried any of the other locations but have been to this location several times. The service and food have been consistent throughout our visits. The sushi is delicious...melt in your mouth..... and the crab dumpling appetizer is very tasty.....in addition the wait staff and hostesses are very nice and cordial... The restaurant is very modern and trendy and the prices are reasonable....Come early or reserve....we have seen this restaurant become very busy in a few minutes......Very unfortunate that the only dessert available is ice cream.....get dessert somewhere else after dinner. Pros: Great Sushi!, Nice Staff!, Pretty Restaurant Cons: No Desserts! more
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Chain sushi with individual feel. 7/23/2002

This restaurant is the youngest in the chain of Harus. However it has shaped up well from being a bit shaky when it opened. The seating is fast and service is in general adequate. One thing to complain about is that the sushi pieces are too big/long for an ordinary person and has to be chewed in half, but this is afterall a matter of taste. Otherwise the sushibar is long and accommodating and it can be fun to see the rest of the patrons from the slightly elevated position by the bar. Pros: Lots of seats, Long sushi bar Cons: Lots of tourists, Sushi chefs uneven, No Toro in evening more
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A quality mid-range sushi option in Times Square.

Owner Message

  • Located in the heart of Times Square and the Broadway Theater District, Haru Broadway offers an intimate dining experience. Beautiful, dim-lit surroundings and excellent service create a warm setting for Japanese Fusion food that is always fresh and imaginative. Join the popular lunch time and "Debriefing Hour" crowds to dine among friends and celebrities alike.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    The Times Square location of this Manhattan mini-chain looks rather mundane from the outside, but once inside reveals itself to be a large, bi-level room lit with a golden glow....

  • 7/22/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Mon 11:30am-11pm, Tue-Sat 11:30am-12am
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Theater District - Times Square
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