I thought hanabi was actually pretty good.
After being disappointed by the sushis of sushi 86 and pacific east, I was hesitant to try this place... But just couldn't resist.
This place is right off of w6th, next to Barrocos. Both times I've gone in, it's been rather empty, but I think that's just because it's new.
It's a Japanese restaurant, but the owners and waitstaff are definitely Korean, and there are Korean items on the menu as well. They have an extensive list of sushi- complete with pics. I was pretty impressed at how extensive the list was and how many pictures came with it!
In terms of the sushi:
- good. The fish is fresh, and the quality of the fish is decent.
- presentation is fine too. Not the tightest presentation, but it's decent.
In terms of the udon: I really liked it. The hanabi special udon was excellent- coming out piping hot (I started sweating bc of it!) served with a side of lightly battered tempura. The broth to the udon was excellent though- not oily and didn't have that msg taste. It was perfect for the cold I was battling!
The waitstaff are very kind and constantly refilled our tea and water glasses.
If you're ever downtown and looking for a good sushi place, definitely try hanabi! I think it's well worth it!