Hana Sushi - El Cajon

I am so picky about my sushi. To be honest, I don't know the difference between Taco Shoppe or Tacos El Gordo, but sushi... that's a different story. I used to frequent Okawa in Santee but they recently went through a change in ownership and the food is terrible there. So I decided to go back to Hana Sushi since I hadn't been there in about five years. During that time, they've changed a lot of things. The restaurant bought the space next door and expanded, making the dining area twice what it was in the past. The sushi bar area is twice what it was, making the area more open to more chefs cooking simultaneously, and the food comes out even faster. As you walk in, you'll see the old aquarium at the entrance with that one giant fish floating back and forth lazily. Don't tap the glass; it scares the fish and the staff will give you dirty looks. : You're greeted by a bunch of friendly faces and they'll vaguely wave you towards a table. Don't be offended; they're not rude the ladies there are just a little on the shy side. TIPS: When you pull into the shopping center, be careful as some coming out of stores tend to not look before they step out between cars As I mentioned earlier, be patient. If they're not coming to your table enough, just politely raise a hand and they'll be right there Don't place all of your orders at the same time. If you're getting appetizer, order that first. Then when you're halfway through, order entrée, etc. The servers are good, but the food runners just bring out whatever pops up so sometimes, you can get them all at the same time Absolutely, definitely try the tempura udon. It is so warm, savory, and filling Jalapeno bomb. Yes. Every time we've gone, we've never had a complaint. The fish are always, always fresh, they always bring us a little extra (maybe to get us to try something new , and the service has always been friendly and prompt. This is now my favorite sushi restaurant.

Overall, it's a great value. The food is fresh, but I've noticed that the sushi portions and style can vary from week to week. That being said, it's usually quite good, and I really enjoy the atmosphere as well as the attentive service from the staff, who are always quick to respond.

This is a lovely sushi restaurant with excellent service and a wide variety of options on the menu, including a great selection of drinks. There's ample parking available, and they offer covered outdoor seating as well. The signature rolls are delicious, as you can see in my photos. However, I found the ramen disappointing; it contained frozen vegetables and had a rather bland broth. I would recommend avoiding the ramen until they improve it.

So glad this place is open for dine in service. Sushi taste so much better fresh served not in to go container's. Hana has expanded it's restaurant and everything is new. Always a great experience. Thanks gang for GREAT service ?

5 stars for service, really friendly and helpful 4 stars for the food (it?s GOOD not as good as some other SD establishments) Definitely a go to sushi spot!