Hanamaru

This was a neat place. Very cozy and small. You must have reservations! Husband/wife run the place. Sushi was delicious as well as the pot stickers. I ordered the chicken katsu curry. Wow, was that good! I just got back from Japan where there is a restaurant chain called Coco Curry. It tasted just like that. There's no rush and you keep ordering what you want until you're done! The prices were very reasonable and I would absolutely go back! There were 3 adults for dinner.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! They are a small self assist establishment. There's a fridge with bottled beverages and you are expected to get it if you ordered one. Clean your own table! There is a wire rack in the corner for your used dishes and a garbage can for trash. Dining in is small, cheap folding tables and no wait staff. I went for sushi but they were not serving it at the time unfortunately. Food was great and very friendly staff. Understand they are small and need your patience. The food came out quick and was perfect. Would definitely go again.

This place really is a hidden treasure. Even as you approach the building, you get such a great authentic Japanese atmosphere. We made a reservation and I suggest you do as well because if you don't you might now get in. The food was really high quality and delicious. The dinners were around 15 each but we ended up getting some gyoza as well and a roll to share. Everything we tried was so good.

I’ve been wanting to try this place out for years, but with the odd hours I just hadn’t found the time. I finally was able to go for dinner and it was well worth the wait. You order as a table on a sheet and bring the sheet to the front. They are very quick with getting food out. Everything we tried was delicious, especially the agedashi tofu and yakiniku dinner. We will definitely be back.

What an incredible little Izakaya hidden away in Ogden, Utah. Hanamaru is entirely run by a husband wife duo all by themselves. It’s a tiny little place that immediately transports you to Japan. We started with some perfectly cooked gyoza and crispy calamari. Next we had the Yaniku dinner set with delicious marinated grilled beef (like Japanese bulgogi) and also served with rice, miso soup, salad, a crispy dumpling, a fried potato croquette and a couple. Cali rolls. Then we had to try the katsu curry rice. The curry was rich and flavorful and the marsh was so light yet crispy! One of the true highlights. We finished things with a few sushi rolls and assorted sashimi. I will definitely be back to try the udon and more curry in the future. Be sure to get some fresh brewed green tea. Also call ahead around 3pm if you’d like a table for the evening. They are always booked up.

Very limited seating with short hours of operation, so it is highly recommended to make a reservation. The line piles up quick at the door. This restaurant is run by a couple and have it set up where visitors fill their own water and bus their own plates to a rack. This takes away the need for servers and also makes it so you don't have to wait for refills or dishes to be cleared. They use a ticket system for ordering where it's first come, first serve. The food was incredible and tasted just like what I remember from living in Japan. The bench seats were enjoyable because we got to watch the two prepare food. Appetizers, entrees, and sushi were excellent. Don't miss this one; it's worth the wait.