Hatsuzakura

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maria.i. del rosariovia Google

3 months ago

This little Japanese restaurant has few seating. Highly recommend to come here right when they open. Or else you will wait for 45min to get seated. As they have good food, drinks and desserts. It's a family owned restaurant.

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Moni Gvia Google

4 months ago

Hatsuzakura was recommended by a friend for a Japanese comfort food birthday dinner. This cute restaurant was an excellent choice, it’s a small , first come first serve , North Park gem. I ordered the curry and it was so tasty! This dish included rice already so the full set choice came with soup, salad, and a dessert. We had the oven baked macaroni for the table and it was so delish! Our waitress was very kind , attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure I had a enjoyable birthday experience.

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Casey Adamsvia Google

4 months ago

Awesome service and wonderful Japanese dishes. The Omurice was pleasant and tangy, the tea was delicious, and the fruit sando was fresh...not to mention the home made milk bread was exceptional.

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Vy Levia Google

7 months ago

Drinks are delicious and not too sweet. Chicken karage is out of this world, moist and crunchy. Omurice is very tasty and has the right amount of sauce, I love the chewy beef bits, but it can get heavy towards the end. Napolitan spaghetti is savory and tangy. Table is quite small which is not the most comfortable to have a bunch dishes and drinks. Definitely will come back!

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KakuBitesvia Google

7 months ago

Quaint Japanese restaurant with some nice menu offerings (that aren’t normally seen in San Diego). The cold hiyashi udon was outstanding. A refreshing and simple dish with beef, green onions, and tempura flakes. The udon was surprisingly soft and light. The dish was brought together by a cold and slightly acidic soup base. So good on a warm day. The hayashi omurice was a hearty dish with a delicious egg omelet covered with a slightly sweet and rich brown gravy. The omelet was carefully laid over a meaty fried rice. Interesting combination for the taste buds! The salmon onigiri was a large, warm surprise. Tasty, soft rice filled with minced salmon and wrapped with nori, it was a nice comfort food appetizer / small dish. The chicken karaage had crisp skin and was nicely cooked. However, the flavors from the other dishes seemed to outshine the chicken. The side salad had a rich sesame dressing and fresh greens/tomatoes. The cold, pure matcha drink was balanced - not sweet or overly bitter. The Japanese shaved ice (kakigori) was excellent. We had half green tea (with red bean and mochi) and half mango flavor with fresh fruit and a two scoops of vanilla ice cream in the center. This dessert was refreshing, light, and so good. Highly recommended as a change up from traditional rich, heavy desserts (which we also enjoy). Thank you to Sharon and Vivian for their kind service and showcasing the desserts while we sat at the bar 😊