Japanese cuisine – what’s not to love about it? Just the thought of endless cuts of fresh seafood meticulously prepared in different styles – whether the famous basic sushi or those scrumptious deep-fried tempura, can really make the mouth water. It’s just a given that a trip to a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine is a gastronomically satisfying experience. And then, there’s the guilt-free factor. People always equate Japanese cooking with freshness and heath, with ingredients and preparation veering away from fat and bad cholesterol.
In San Francisco, that cannot be truer as not one, but two branches of a Japanese restaurant have proven those points for years already. Hana Zen, located on picturesque Pier 39 where you can enjoy dinner at water front and also in the busy Union Square where you can have business lunches or a refined casual dining experience, has been serving satisfied and full customers for years. Ask a San Francisco foodie where to go for great Japanese food, and Hana Zen would surely be one of the first answers he’ll blurt out. The restaurant has built a sterling reputation in the process, no wonder why it always ends up as one of the more popular San Francisco eateries.
You are just nearing the restaurant, and the exciting red exteriors of both branches already greets you. The classy but quaint interiors of the Union Square branch can readily be a location for for get-togethers, while the airy feel of the Pier 39 location can host breezy romantic dinners with breathtaking seaside views. Seating is very comfortable to make you chow down to your heart’s content, and when you’re seated in the restaurant, you’d see chefs preparing those delectable Japanese treats with so much art and style, you’d be full just by looking at them.
Without even plunging ahead to the main course, you may already get your fill at their gourmet salads and sides selections, where over 30 yummy items are available to whet your appetite – from colorful roll, fresh seafood, to tasty side dishes and appetizers. All meals in this restaurant will just leave your tummy filled to the brink as the servings of the main dishes are just huge!
A perfect complement to a usually seafood heavy meal in Hana Zen is its offerings of Japanese-infused cocktails and hard drinks. Want to experience real intensity? You may as well try the restaurant’s sake bomb, which is a pint of Sapporo liquor with a shot of hot sake, or traditional Japanese wine. A wide selection of cocktails, champagne, sparkling wine, and red and white wine are also available. You may ask your server for a recommendation to ensure a truly satisfying gastronomic experience. For those with a sweet tooth, you may also opt to have one of the restaurant’s thoroughly satisfying desserts to cap your dining experience.
Hana Zen is one place you would want to experience with a lot of people, so you may want to consider it for something intimate as a private dinner by the bay or for your next event. The restaurant also hosts concerts of seasoned performers, not to mention wild parties, so you better get ready for a unique experience.
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