Hannah Japanese Restaurant

Some of the most amazing food one can imagine. Delicious, amazing flavours and textures. Great seasonal presentation. Attentive and lovely lady running front of house. Honestly some of the best food I have ever had and with the sake pairing (not necessary) it made a very good experience. However the bulding / facilities are not great, Which is a shame when you pay so much for a meal. The food is totally worth it but at the level they aspire to, one expects the whole thing to be as luxurious as the food but in this place they just can't provide this. I would recommend to anyone who wants an amazing culinary experience. BTW, I am not a dessert person but I would have their tea ice-cream any time. Thank you for an amazing meal and fantastic customer service.

Thank you Hannah for today’s 8 course omakase kaiseki-inspired lunch! All the dishes was delicate and beautiful, service very friendly and attentive and atmosphere relaxed! The tomato water was so tasty.. unbelievable.., other strong points are smoked sea bream tataki, cuttlefish, scallop soba, and of course wagyu . Almost forgot to take photo of the amazing japanese tea ice cream.

10/10 restaurant - we came for the 3 course lunch and everything exceeded expectations. The staff were so attentive, the atmosphere was relaxed, the beautiful presentation of the food was more than matched by its taste. Even the little things like the small glass of tomato water that comes out before the starter was so good we wanted to drink the whole jug! PS would recommend getting the selection of Japanese desserts as an add on.

Amazing omakase dinner. As a foodie, there were a number of dishes that were some of the best I have ever eaten. Expect a diverse, seasonal, and beautifully traditional selection of plates that blend an authentic Japanese approach to cooking with local British fish and ingredients. Cuttlefish sashimi, prawns with soft tofu, A5 wagyu and dover sole cooked over charcoal were some special highlights. The service was great too. Really glad we found this gem, I would fully recommend experiencing this place.

Can honestly say this was the best meal I’ve ever had! My fiancé and I went last weekend as we were in London for the bank holiday and a friend had recommended Hannah to us. From start to finish, the staff were amazing, friendly, incredibly attentive and so helpful with their sake suggestions The food was incredible and honestly, perfect. There wasn’t a single flaw at any point! Will definitely be eating here again!!

Hannah offers and amazing dining experience. We got the 11 courses tasting menu, very recommended. The combination of flavours and ingredients is incredible and the staff explain each dish, which is helpful. They are extremely nice too. The atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxing and cozy. Highly recommended

My Fiancé surprised me with an Omakase Lunch meal at Hannah Japanese restaurant for our anniversary and we had such a great time. We were blown away by the food- the quality and presentation. Everything was meticulously prepared and was served with care. Our servers - Ryu, and the rest of the team, were giving us tips on what to eat first and recommended us the best tea. We are so grateful for the anniversary cake they prepared for us. It was a great dining experience. Highly recommended!

The Spring-Theme Omakase is certainly magnificent.. 🧡 Warm Turnip with Roots Veggies and Sea Urchin on top This pre-starter was not shown on our omakase menu which gave us a great surprise element. What surprised us more was that it was served warm, hence, a comforting dish that was combined with both the slightly sweet turnip base and the sea urchin. It is a perfect start to the omakase experience. 🌿 Seasonal Starter Sections of 5 Kinds 🍶 Koshi No Kanbai , Ginjo Tokusen（越乃寒梅　吟醸特撰） The delicate fragrance with a quite light and smooth texture, what a perfect start for the omakase journey. 🍣 Sushi Dining at a restaurant that constantly aims for innovative creations for the meal, the sushi was presented by having rice at the bottom followed by layers of cuttlefish, otoro, and aged caviar at the top. 🍶 Dewazakura Izumi Judan Ginjo （出羽桜　泉十段吟醸） A crisp and dry sake with a slight hint of aromatic taste. One sip before and after the dish made a whole difference. 💥Fish & Chips The Cod Tempura is crispy and perfectly fried – the tempura coating was almost unseeable, reflecting the cutting-edge tempura techniques of the chiefs. The super-thin Purple Potato chips added a nice crunch. 🍶 Dewazakura Oka Ginjo （出羽桜　桜花吟醸）- Cherry Bouquet Similar dry taste to the previous sake, but with more blends of floral scent and taste which tasted appealing after the fried fish. 🐟 Tsukuri The sashimi is always a perfect way to highlight the high-quality ingredients used. The extra cuts on the otoro sashimi increased the surface area to better enjoy the fattiness of the fish – kudos on that. 🍶 Katsuyama: En （勝山　縁） A modern style of sake with sweet aromas and clean refreshing flavour. 🦀 Spider Crab 🍶 Kokuryu Ryu Daiginjo （黑龍　龍　大吟釀） - Gold Dragon As one of the best sakes across the globe, the complex fruity taste layers and mildly dry made it a great pairing for the umami enhancement of the dish. 🍜 Ramen with Black Truffle The rich and clear-coloured broth made from Kombu, Bonito, chicken, beef, and Shiitake Mushroom gave a satisfying taste during a cold day. With the addition of black truffle, the original earthy and musky fragrance made the broth became stronger for its umami-ness. 🍶 Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo （黑龍　純吟　純米吟釀） From the same brewery as the last sake, this sake offered a silkier texture with a similar fragrance and taste that often goes well for umami-ness. 🤤 Abalone Katsu 🍶 Tedorigawa U （手取川　U/優） - Unique The pink grapefruit acidity and svelte texture eased the overwhelming taste of abalone liver sauce – love the creative taste and the name of it. 🔥 Charcoal Grilled Wagyu Beef The juicy and tender A5 wagyu beef is grilled to perfection over charcoal. With the pine smoke Sukiyaki and sweet wagyu sauce, nothing could go wrong, just wow and enjoy. 🍶 Can’t really remember the exact name of it – Sorry about that The sake was produced by non-Japanese and used no water for the fermentation process. ❤️‍🔥 Hannah Chirashi Rice The last main dish is covered with scallops and Ikura before stirring all ingredients. The scallops were served raw, so you had the chance to taste them raw at the beginning and cooked after a few minutes. 🍶 Koshi No Kanbai Sai, Junmai Ginko（越乃寒梅　灑　純米吟釀）- Blue River Just as the name suggests, the taste is crisp and clean, which also marked the end of the main dish. 🍰 🍨 Desserts 🍶 Okukuma（奥球磨） An interesting experience for me. Drinking sake (not whisky) with an ABV of 40% poured out from a sherry cask. The initial taste was like whisky, but the dry aftertaste would remind you of the real sake. Having this Omakase at the restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide, I must hereby address the exceptional service provided by Ryu-san and his team. Specifically, they are always attentive and have great knowledge of the dish and sakes. Their genuine care and interaction with the customers make us feel like we are dining with friends, rather than strangers. All of these ensure our fantastic and enjoyable dining experience.

Excellent dinner experience! The Omakase dinner set is a bit pricey but definitely worth the price. I genuinely liked the chef and his team’s idea of joining traditional Japanese with British cuisine which took the whole Omakase experience to the next level. Each dish was fresh, well balanced and very flavorful. We especially loved the deep fried abalone with the liver sauce and the Cornish crab gohan which brings out the umami flavour so well. Other than that, the friendly and professional service made it a very enjoyable experience - they explained each dish in detail which enhanced the experience further. A big shout out to Ryu for the great service!

This might be the best restaurant I've ever been to that doesn't have a michelin star yet. The chef and his team have created an intriguing menu using Japanese concepts, Japanese and local British ingredients, and also local ceramic products that come together for an incredible multi-sensory experience. The food is excellent and well worth traveling for.