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Casual, low-key eatery for creative sushi rolls, noodle salads & other Japanese eats.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8116 Hampson St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 865-1634
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Reviews
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A Zen Culinary Experience at Hana Sushi
Hana Sushi in New Orleans isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a ritual. For those of us who practice the zen of food Qi, this place is sacred ground. The sushi here honors tradition, crafted with care and intention, not drowned in mayo or molded for mass appeal. If your idea of sushi is sticky rice topped with imitation crab, you might want to look elsewhere.
But if you’re seeking authenticity, depth of flavor, and a quiet reverence for the art of Japanese cuisine, Hana delivers. The atmosphere is calm, the portions generous, and the experience—excellent.
Go slow. Savor each bite. Hana isn’t fast food—it’s food that lasts in memory.
… moreHana Sushi in New Orleans isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a ritual. For those of us who practice the zen of food Qi, this place is sacred ground. The sushi here honors tradition, crafted with care and intention, not drowned in mayo or molded for mass appeal. If your idea of sushi is sticky rice topped with imitation crab, you might want to look elsewhere.
But if you’re seeking authenticity, depth of flavor, and a quiet reverence for the art of Japanese cuisine, Hana delivers. The atmosphere is calm, the portions generous, and the experience—excellent.
Go slow. Savor each bite. Hana isn’t fast food—it’s food that lasts in memory.
Malcolm Earhart
Apparently this place has been here, unchanged for decades. I’ve seen it out the corner of my drunken eye several times myself waiting on the street car after leaving Coops, but have never ventured to try it myself. They’ve been coming since HS, but as it’s in uptown, doesn’t make it out this way more often. OMG THE MACKEREL! This is my new favorite place. I haven’t had saba this good since Morimotos. Maybe it’s because I can’t get anything resembling good saba in MS, so it been awhile, but damn. I was clutching my pearls and making all kinds of inappropriate noises and faces doing my best Meg Ryan impersonation. You get a comp noodle salad that reminds me of the macaroni salad ban chan you get at Korean restaurants. The miso is standard but good. Some of the best gyoza I’ve ever had, you can taste the green onion like you’re supposed to. There was also a yellowtail, salmon skin, and hana rolls. While they were all good, I’d just come back to load up on the mackerel. I wish these other sushi restaurants would learn that my love and 5 stars can be easily bought.
… moreJerry Leung
A Japanese restaurant in the city with a very good value for money and one of the few restaurants that is actually run by a Japanese sushi chef. It has been open for almost 30 years and the chef is very experienced. The sushi and sashimi are very fresh. (Let me tell you a secret: they restock every Friday and Saturday.) Their portions are also larger than other restaurants. However, they are very busy at night, so it is recommended not to dine there during peak meal times, as their waiters will neglect to take care of you because there are too many customers. I recommend going there during happy hour in the afternoon to enjoy the service, which is ideal.
… moreBaotran Lieu
We love and respect the owners of this restaurant. They are so sweet! They always make us feel special. The foods are so delicious. The service is great! Love to come here whenever we come to New Orleans and crave for Japanese food!
… moreAndrew
Absolutely amazing place. The waitresses and Manager always caters to my every need their food there is absolutely superb. I would 100% consider coming here. If you want good authentic food come here.
I cannot speak more highly of this restaurant
… moreI cannot speak more highly of this restaurant
Julia Thomas
Lovely lunch with my daughter. Everything was delicious and quite reasonably priced.
… moreCandace
Great place to stop for sushi when you’re in Natchitoches. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. Our server was wonderful.
… moreEsmond Burke
Let me say by far the best I have had. I must as that I had stop eating sushi because the more recent visit to sushi houses were not good. This place reminded me why I love sushi. The most significant thing to me was great taste of the sushi. The fish was well prepare and didn’t have the strong iodized “fishy” taste you can get from fresh ocean fish. That made the dish for me. There wasn’t many non shell options but you can request your sushi without shell fish if you are allergic to foods. We had the fish and farm roll, Naruto roll(shell food), dragon roll (w/ shell food) and freshly roll. The freshly roll was best because I love veggies. There is no wheel chair access entrance to this location. Didn’t visit the bathroom that is onsite. Host was quick with our starters drink and complimentary noodles and cream sauce. The noodle and cream was excellent. It is a child dish wish tasted good. The bill was inexpensive and the rolls were good size. Please see pictures.
… moreAlex A
I’ve been coming to Hana for years, but never got around to doing a review. It is probably one of the best values in terms of sushi in the whole area. I used to get the chirashi lunch all the time when I was going to Loyola. The service is very Courteous and prompt and the owner is a sweet lady who walks around and gives you individualized attention.
This time I got the chirashi again in addition to an assortment nigiri and appetizers of which tuna Tataki was the best. The yellowtail was super fresh and delicious. All in all you really can’t go wrong here.
… moreThis time I got the chirashi again in addition to an assortment nigiri and appetizers of which tuna Tataki was the best. The yellowtail was super fresh and delicious. All in all you really can’t go wrong here.
Adam Chapman
Sushi does not have to be complicated or put on a pedestal. Jana has great service, comfortable seating, and delicious food that won’t break the bank. Three rolls, a hot appetizer and a beer ran about 30$. Good date spot.
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