Exceptional dinner at Hana Japanese Restaurant in Rohnert Park tonight.
I ventured out with a friend for our first Japanese experience in 1.5 years! We chose Hana, a restaurant we both had enjoyed independently in the past and were excited to try together.
Chef Ken...Tominaga's Hana has a reputation for being one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area and it never suits to live up to that reputation.
We sat on the back patio, which overlooks a golf course, in a private "box" (originally installed to be COVID safe).
The menu is wonderful and overwhelming. It reminds me of bars I enjoyed in Tokyo - a melting pot of all things Japan.
We enjoyed the Japanese version of fried chicken (karaagé) and a rich and decadent Hawaiian ahi poké (a tuna tartare which we added a quail egg on top).
For our entrees, we each had bento boxes ($32 each). We chose from a mix and match selection of dishes for personalized boxes. For one of my selections, I chose tonkatsu - a fried pork loin. One of my favorite comfort dishes that reminds me of my time nibbling bento boxes on the train in Japan.
Our server expertly curated our sake for our personal tastes - we each had two glasses and they were absolutely delicious. One was so good, we asked to see the bottle for a photo: Yamato Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo (the kind of sake that will make you fall in love with sake if you haven't already).
We felt unrushed and extremely full and satisfied. If you're looking for delicious, fresh, quality Japanese cuisine with a laid back patio or an elegant inside experience, Hana is the place in Sonoma County.
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