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Minimalist-chic cafe specializing in Japanese rice balls with eclectic fillings, plus miso soup.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 143 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 695-5533
Website: http://www.hanamizukinyc.com/
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Hanamizuki Cafe, 143 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, US
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Reviews
P L
Super cute and trendy onigiri spot! Everything felt very nice and clean, and the space is thoughtfully designed. I really liked that it’s a sit-down place, since most onigiri spots are usually more grab-and-go — it makes the experience feel more relaxed and enjoyable.
I do wish there were a few more vegan options on the menu. It would also be cool if they offered some kind of dipping sauces, even if it’s not super traditional, just to add a little variety. Overall, a great spot and definitely worth checking out.
… moreI do wish there were a few more vegan options on the menu. It would also be cool if they offered some kind of dipping sauces, even if it’s not super traditional, just to add a little variety. Overall, a great spot and definitely worth checking out.
Carmen Luna
I went out with my sister, this place is nice and cozy ☺️. I order Inari to be honest the taste is good but it mostly rice with bit of meat and egg, I also Oder mango matcha latte I am not a huge fan of matcha so lol didn’t like it just wanted to try it . BUT!! Sweet potato cheesecake was the most delicious one!! Out of all them I will come back to eat that again!!!! ✨
… moreLynette Kamimura
Stopped in for a snack and this cafe is very cute with tasty options. I love ume and wanted to try the ume onigiri but it was sold out so my other vegan option was the kinoko (5 kinds of japanese mushroom, scallion). It was so tasty! The perfect bite.
… moreDeb L
I wanted to love this place more than I actually did. We each got the set meal. I was really disappointed in the shrimp tempura onigiri, which was the monthly special. The rice could have used some seasoning as the shrimp itself was quite small, so it was mostly just eating plain rice. The highlight of the meal was the mentaiko onigiri. If I went back, it would only be for that.
… moreEE Grimshaw
I can see the social media appeal of this kind of food, but honestly it just seems messier and more complicated than a sushi roll. I stopped here for a quick lunch this past Thursday around 1pm. There were a few people in line in front of me and throughout the small restaurant, but once I sat down it got pretty busy – clearly a popular midday destination. As an aside, 90% of the clientele seems to be Asian Gen Zers, which I guess makes sense. Like a lot of the smaller NYC restaurants, the ceilings are super high but the space is pretty narrow. They have very modern tables/chairs (kind of gave off a higher-end Ikea vibe), which I think works well with the more limited square footage, and it doesn’t feel too claustrophobic even when the place is jumping.
I decided to aggressively hit up the onigiri section of the menu, ordering three different ones. They were bigger than I thought they would be, so unless you have a pretty hardcore appetite, their $16 two-onigiri combo that comes with soup/sides is probably the way to go. Mine cost around $18, so not a big deal, especially since I’m not a huge miso soup fan.
My three were the Salmon, Inari and Karaage. The Salmon was a giant miss for me, though a lot of that is palate preference. The obvious comp/not-so-distant cousin to these items is a sushi roll, and I think it’s weird to have seared salmon rather than raw salmon in a roll with rice. It always tastes like the fish is off, even though it isn’t. Coupled with the pickled radish it was just not my thing at all. The Inari was pretty good – basically the equivalent of a very small, almost breakfast burrito. The problem with it for me (and all of these onigiri) is that it’s hard to eat and get all of the ingredients in one bite, if that makes sense. Maybe there’s a sophisticated technique to eating these that I’m unaware of (100% a possibility), but I’d end up getting a bite of just rice, or just the beef. All of the ingredients were good, but it was hard for me to get them to play together.
The Karaage for sure was my favorite. Unsurprisingly, it’s also the naughtiest one I had, featuring fried chicken and spicy mayo, but very tasty. The primary issue with that is it was super messy – one side of the onigiri is doused in the mayo, and from what I could see, they didn’t have napkins (maybe I missed it, but I even went up to the counter to check). As a result? A spicy mayo-drenched paw that I tried to subtly wipe on the tray a lot. Again, if I had more practice with using the chopsticks on these, maybe it’s a moot issue. I would suggest though that they provide napkins and more Americanized utensils for Neanderthals like me.
This was an interesting lunch, I’ll at least give them that. It’s not really my thing, but I could easily see this being a go-to destination for someone who’s more versatile with a pair of chopsticks.
… moreI decided to aggressively hit up the onigiri section of the menu, ordering three different ones. They were bigger than I thought they would be, so unless you have a pretty hardcore appetite, their $16 two-onigiri combo that comes with soup/sides is probably the way to go. Mine cost around $18, so not a big deal, especially since I’m not a huge miso soup fan.
My three were the Salmon, Inari and Karaage. The Salmon was a giant miss for me, though a lot of that is palate preference. The obvious comp/not-so-distant cousin to these items is a sushi roll, and I think it’s weird to have seared salmon rather than raw salmon in a roll with rice. It always tastes like the fish is off, even though it isn’t. Coupled with the pickled radish it was just not my thing at all. The Inari was pretty good – basically the equivalent of a very small, almost breakfast burrito. The problem with it for me (and all of these onigiri) is that it’s hard to eat and get all of the ingredients in one bite, if that makes sense. Maybe there’s a sophisticated technique to eating these that I’m unaware of (100% a possibility), but I’d end up getting a bite of just rice, or just the beef. All of the ingredients were good, but it was hard for me to get them to play together.
The Karaage for sure was my favorite. Unsurprisingly, it’s also the naughtiest one I had, featuring fried chicken and spicy mayo, but very tasty. The primary issue with that is it was super messy – one side of the onigiri is doused in the mayo, and from what I could see, they didn’t have napkins (maybe I missed it, but I even went up to the counter to check). As a result? A spicy mayo-drenched paw that I tried to subtly wipe on the tray a lot. Again, if I had more practice with using the chopsticks on these, maybe it’s a moot issue. I would suggest though that they provide napkins and more Americanized utensils for Neanderthals like me.
This was an interesting lunch, I’ll at least give them that. It’s not really my thing, but I could easily see this being a go-to destination for someone who’s more versatile with a pair of chopsticks.
Eli 😀
This spot has incredibly tasty food and I love everything they make here so much so it’s worth going out of my way to get here
The seaweed they use is so fresh.
The chicken rice ball was another stand out because was perfectly balenced
They also have the only fruit tea (that isn’t boba) that I love because it’s just right, not too sweet and not too tart.
Yuzu peach tea!
I also got the mango cake twice and it’s like a strawberry shortcake but with mango.
… moreThe seaweed they use is so fresh.
The chicken rice ball was another stand out because was perfectly balenced
They also have the only fruit tea (that isn’t boba) that I love because it’s just right, not too sweet and not too tart.
Yuzu peach tea!
I also got the mango cake twice and it’s like a strawberry shortcake but with mango.
Momo
Mentaiko and mayo Onigiri good- good flavor.
Unagi Onigiri BAD- do not get the combo, side dishes very sad and not worth a miso, just get 3 onigiri instead. My friend had the hawaiian onigiri (musubi) and didn’t finish it bc it was so bad. Weird red stuff in the rice that didn’t add flavor or texture.
… moreUnagi Onigiri BAD- do not get the combo, side dishes very sad and not worth a miso, just get 3 onigiri instead. My friend had the hawaiian onigiri (musubi) and didn’t finish it bc it was so bad. Weird red stuff in the rice that didn’t add flavor or texture.
Duyen Hua
Honestly. I was kind of disappointed by my experience here. Atmosphere and servers were great. I didn’t like the food though. I got their special of the month (shrimp tempura) and the salmon. The onigiri were sizable but it felt like mostly rice. The filling was okay, a little salty to me. The filling wasn’t evenly distributed so I would get bites of mostly rice then a bit of mostly filling. Miso soup tasted salty as well. The small side dish was nice.
… moreA C
10/10. I found this place from a content creator; a daughter, on tiktok whose mom owns Hanamizuki Cafe. Decided to try it since it is close by and wow. We got hawaiian, sukiyaki, and 2 tuna yuzu and all were delicious. Personally, the tuna was my bf and I’s favorite and we later got two more to go. (Also had an iced matte latte, was creamy and yummy, you add ur own sugar). The service was quick and the area was so dainty and tidy. I love the layout and it was a great experience. Thank you! 🙂
… moreLindsey Perez
I absolutely loved this cafe! The onigiri were delicious and the miso soup was so comforting on yesterday’s cold day oh and the matcha latte is very good as well
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