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Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant
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A Midtown East sushi institution open since 1976 — one of the city's pioneering Japanese restaurants, still serving traditional Edomae nigiri near Grand Central.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Midtown East
- Since
- 1976
Plate № 470
About
Hatsuhana opened in 1976 on East 48th Street and was among the first wave of serious Japanese sushi restaurants in Manhattan, helping establish Edomae-style sushi as a dining category in New York. The restaurant has served generations of business lunchers and evening diners from its Midtown East location and remains one of the longest-running Japanese establishments in the city.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant sits in Midtown East, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Open since 1976 — among NYC's earliest serious sushi restaurants
- Pioneered Edomae sushi culture in New York
- Midtown East location near Grand Central — excellent for business dining
- Nearly 50 years of consistent Japanese sushi craft
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Frequently asked
About Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant
- Is Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant an authentic sushi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant located?
- Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant is located at 17 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017, New York, USA in the Midtown East neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant?
- Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant?
- Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in New York.
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