Hanana Sushi Bar in Richmond upon Thames

The wife and I stopped off here for lunch, it was the best sushi we have had. We got the Hanana sushi set and we especially liked the Hanana futomaki which was delicious!

My favorite place for lunch! Have been here hundreds times. The only place in Richmond where you can taste real sushi, maki and donburi for a fair price. This is a boutique small cafe only for 7-8 people maximum. But it is worthwhile. The owner and chef is a nice guy that works his whole life as a sushi chef. Well done! Richmond became much more attractive with your cafe.

The food was amazing and authentic with such a big portion! Amazing chef and superb customer service.

Very poor hygiene. Wearing gloves doesn’t make it hygienic if the same gloves are used to clean the bar, collect empty dishes and rearrange furniture and make sushi. Sashimi didn’t taste or smell fresh.

Really incredible place, toro sushi was absolutely incredible. Fried gyoza was also great. Would definitely come again.

Probably the best sushi I've ever had

Best sushi in London by a long way! better than Sticks and sushi up the road and at half the price! The sushi is fresh and made to order. Definitely worth the trip

Chef with poor and hostile attitude. Very tiny restaurant with ordinary food quality.

What a wonderful restaurant and delicious food. Great experience and looking forward to visiting again another time soon.

Beautiful restaurant we found by chance today. Food was amazing, especially black pepper beef and spicy seafood salad. The owner was delightful and we can’t wait to come back again soon.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! The fish was so fresh, I didn’t know it could have flavors like that! The owner is the kindest man and makes suggestions on what and how to eat! 1000/10 would definitely recommend!

I never knew fish could have so many intricate flavours. This place is truly a gem, couldn’t recommend this place enough!!!

Just absolutely incredible. Freshest fish I’ve ever had. Great portions. And such a lovely atmosphere!

Spectacular Sushi & Dunburi in a unique setting

More people need to come here for sushi, passionate staff, amazing food, banging value. Space is limited, definitely worth the queue

What an amazing surprise finding this tiny, authentic and delicious japanese restaurant while visiting Richmond.

Nice place! The seafood is super fresh and tasty!

The best local sushi restaurant. Authentic food and atmosphere, beautiful presentation and really enthusiastic and hard working chef 🍣 Thank you! Also the bento boxes during weekdays are amazing (11:30-14:30 Mon-Fri) 🍱

I've been here before and it was generally good. This time maybe the chef was having an off day. Sushi was very rushed and poorly done with rice overload, it also tasted vinegary, strange.

The best sushi I have ever had. It is the most authentic Japanese sushi bar in London. It feels like you are in Japan. Very fresh food. The tuna (Toro) is divine, it is like eating butter, it melts in your mouth. Great atmosphere, and the chef is super nice. My family and I are regular customers and we highly recommend it.

Amazing best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been too.

Amazing food, service is impeccable and the atmosphere is the closest I've found outside of Tokyo to a proper, small, intimate sushi bar. They can only feasibly sit 6 people which only adds to the sense of authenticity. Worth the journey for even if you're not in Richmond 10/10

The Sheaf is a master and the produce he uses first rate. I would give more stars if I could. It’s food you want to take to a dark room and be left alone with.

You couldn’t ask for better sushi. Made fresh. Small number of seats to dine in. Recommend the Dragon roll.

We love this sushi bar, we always have the house set 25 pieces of fresh delicious sushi. The hanana futomaki with crispy tofu wrapped round is incredible. Highly recommend this little sushi bar to anyone visiting.

It’s a lovely restaurant with great food. I recommend the eel donburi and soft shell crab tempura. Sashimi is the thickest one I’ve had in London. It’s clearly hand made, I’ll be back again.

The service is not good. As a customer, I do not feel that welcome vibe. Theres no smile and the guy seem impatient with me. I used to travel to Japan and I know what I expect from a Japanese resturant.

The best sushi shop in Richmond!

Locals' favourite, simply the best sushi in the area. Exceptionally fresh, good quality food, reasonably priced.

A real gem of Richmond. It's a small restaurant that has a big character! Amazing lunch bento box! Beautiful atmosphere, a real treat. Only a minute walk from the station. The menu has some amazing options. Definitely worth a visit! 10/10

Quite simply the best sushi I've ever had. The chef upgraded our tuna maki to toro and it was out of this world. Very affordable.

Really small but cozy sushi bar with great food.

Best sushi place that I have ever visited.

Waited for 10 minutes, nobody appeared from behind the curtains. They clearly don't want any business.

Great place to have a nice meal and cute atmosphere. Lovely staff!

Hands down, the most authentic Japanese sushi place in London, not Richmond, London! Unequivocally the freshest and cleanest fish you’ll have. An absolute favourite to go to constantly!

A really nice place to eat bento box.

Great little authentic sushi-ya at Richmond. The Tuna (Toro) was splendid! The service provided by the owner is exceptional, making you feel comfortable and happy every second of the experience. We definitely will come back.

Very, very good. Great value for money as well.

i come here once every couple weeks the food never disappoints and the owner is always so lovely providing great service and great conversation. would definitely recommend to people who love fresh and tasty sushi. i’ve been to many sushi restaurants even big ones like Nobu but Hanana is still number 1 for me :)

Very authentic and delicious jap rest

Best Japanese food I have had. Food was freshly made in front of us. Had a lovely conversation with the friendly chef who was knowledgable about the food and different combination to have - the food reflected his expertise. Food came 10 minutes after ordered and tasted delicious, succulent and fresh. The restaurant's Japanese atmosphere and ambience - alongside with the relaxing music being played in the background made our experience a 10/10. Can not recommend this spot any more if you live or visit Richmond, definitely will come back here! Thank you to the amazing chef!

Delightful sushi bar. Small bench seating, just like in Japan. Top sushi chef. Highly recommended.

Charming and authentic Japanese eatery with superb food and very decent prices. Next to the Orange tree theatre. We love combining the two visits.

I have noticed this small restaurant before but never had a chance to go in until today evening. I am so glad I did the food is truly wonderful, I will definitely be going back.

Hidden gem. A truly unique and authentic sushi experience - exceeds expectations every time! I’ve probably eaten here more than 30 times and will eagerly continue. Gluten free options and gf tamari sauce. Get the drink of your choice from across the street as there is no alcohol license.

My 6 years old and myself had a show at Richmond theatre so decided to stop by this well rated Japanese restaurant for some lunch. It was very small so we decide to just order a take away. The sashimi were badly cut with some bones in it. Quality of the salmon was not great with quite a lot of fat. Disappointing.

Great place! The chef is a truly authentic artist. Food impeccable.

The restaurant is small with only 8 seats, the table was sticky to the point where my bowl was stuck. Food was not what we expected to be, we ordered a sushi and seafood bento and it came out with 3 pieces of maki that had no fish in it, the fried seafood with rice was wet and not fresh.

This is our favourite local restaurant. Excellent fresh sushi prepared right in front of you. It's a very small space, so you get great attention and service from the wonderful chef. We love the prawn tempura uramaki and the spicy tuna uramaki, too.

Amazing quality of food, comfortable environment and very genuinely run business. Will never go to get sushi anywhere else

Amazing sushi!! We loved the Hanana special. Will definitely be coming back!

The speciality sushi roll was amazing. With a crispy outer layer

This is the best sushi bar in Richmond. Authentic, delicious beyond belief, and intimate. The prices are also very reasonable.

Love everything about the place!!

Hidden gem in Richmond. One of the best sushi places in London. Spectacular fish and nice, cozy atmosphere

Lovely place, me and my gf went for our one year. WAS THE BEST SUSHI WE HAVE EVER HAD. Definitely will be back.

Very good food but the chef keeps staring at us as we add soy sauce. It was a bit disturbing.

One of the best sushi bars i have ever visited.Homemade, free refill tea and the last delicious sushi edition was his own Idea and guess what you eat it only by using your hands. Do not forget to taste it. Congrats!

Probably the smallest authentic sushi bar in London. Fresh ingredients, all cooked and made to order. BYOB. A chance find.

A local gem in Richmond that I would highly recommend you try, if you love sushi you will love hanana a lot. It’s a small but cosy space for small groups and you will want to return for more

The nicest sushi I’ve ever had - the green tea and miso soup too❤️❤️❤️and very kind chef.

This is the best value - price/quality ratio - not just in Richmond but in the whole of Greater London. The owner chef is an expert and a great guy too. Always delivers spanking fresh sashimi and sushi, other interesting buts and pieces on the menu, and always ask for recommendations as some dishes are seasonal.

Super fresh food, super cute place and super kind chef! We had Hanana set and can't wait to try the rest of the menu. We loved their signature dish: Hanana futomaki!

Was asked to move when other customers came in.

Unbelievably good sushi. We stayed at the Orange Tree Hotel a couple of doors down, and tried take away from here. Wow! Everything was fresh, delicious and expertly made. The salmon sashimi salad was perfect, with a dressing that worked perfectly with the fish and lettuce. The sushi rolls were tasty and a good size for the price. The large platter has a signature roll that is unique to this shop (the chef proudly pointed it out to me). It was really amazingly good. Great find! Note: they only have room for six to eat at a time. Bring patience!

Why not have decency to inform on maps that they are closed? Hungry and upset.

Sushi fresh & delicious, money used worthy, staff friendly, will come again

Amazing Japanese food! So fresh and great quality! Everything is very authentic and the chef is a super nice guy. If you like Eel, you must try it here. Properly done with blow torch and everything. Can't wait to try more.dishes here. Highly recommend!!!

Small restaurant. Good food. Owner is a bit full of himself. For me it's still a good dinner as the sushi tasted very good and fresh.

Situated right across from the station, fast service, with the sushi made in front of you by the experienced owner - what’s not to like!!

Takeaway from Hanana - fantastic sushi and I plan to keep going back again and again

Jackie makes the best sushi I have ever eaten plus he honours and cares for any allergies or intolerances. I have eaten Sushi across the world and he beats Nobu every time!! I always bring my mom when she visits, it’s also the favourite place for me and my girlfriend. Thank you for the amazing food and hospitality.

Space too cramped but otherwise good food 🙂

Excellent quality, attentive service.

Jacky made the best sushi I have ever eaten right in front of us, he has a wonderful sense of humour and an insightful knowledge of sushi. I would 100% recommend Hanana to anyone who wants an authentic and delicious sushi experience.

Best miso soup I have had in a while! Definately medicinal; soothes the soul!

Incredible sushi, great atmosphere and really Attentive chef, fantastic experience. Would highly recommend.

The food was absolutely stunning and delicious! Friendly staff, would recommend to come early as it gets busy and they only have 6 chairs.

I was intrigued, given the great reviews and would love a delightful local sushi place. However, I would say this place is just average and one notch higher than Itsu, as the sushi is served at room temperature vs being from a refrigerator. However, the quality of the fish and texture of the rice is nothing to write home about.

Freshly prepared, beautifully presented, delicious food, served with great efficiency and care for customers. Highly recommended.

Hanana Sushi is a cozy little restaurant where the chef prepares the sushi in front of you. The service is friendly and pretty quick. The food is delicious. If you ask questions the chef will give you all of the explanation you need. The hanana futo is their creation and it is a real specialty. Highly recommended!

I can't go to Richmond any more without finding an excuse to go to this place. The owner is a great guy and a fantastic chef and I love the intimacy of yhe restaurant. Have to second the recommendations on the Hanana Futomaki.

The food here is outstanding. Dont be put off by the humble shop front and tiny space. This is a hidden jem with the highest quality sushi and sashimi.

Lived in richmond for 10 yrs and only tried this place last week. Best sushi I've had in london. Ill be back every week now

Best sushi in london. Incredibly fresh fish. Sometimes he has off menu fish too try like otoro. Try the hanana futo ! A must have at this establishment Doesn’t have beers etc, but usually happy for you to bring your own.

An excellent place to dine. Cosy atmosphere with great service. The chef will prepare the food right in front of you. An absolute premium service at a good price. I highly recommend.

One of the best sushi places I have visited, I rarely give 5 but had to. Get yourself there, only a few seats so if its full go orange tree which is next door and keep checking.

Great customer service, delicious food, freshly prepared with great care right in front of you. Our favorite place to go for sushi

The food is absolutely delicious and 100% down to the skill of the chef. His signature dish Hanana Futo is incredible and a must have! Will definitely be visiting again.

Lovely experience, fresh ingredients, at a fair price - would recommend

A gem of authentic Japanese food in a surprising location. Great food and great service, if there were 6 stars I would use it now. Recommend the Hanana futomaki, really rich and different.

1) As an Asian I really don’t think the food here is authentic Japanese. 2) Also the chef has a blaming attitude to the customer that made me really not comfortable. I ordered 2 dinner set and 2 miso soup, we got 2 miso soup with only 1 set. Initially I didn’t realize there was anything wrong cause sometimes restaurants do take their time. However, when my husband asked the chef, he quickly answered because I only said 1 dinner set, which is NOT true and why he didn’t even think it might be that he didn’t listen it clearly then just blame me??? I will never come here again given this terrible and rude experience.

If you come to Richmond and don't visit this place then I'm not sure what's wrong with you. All jokes aside, this place has some of the best authentic sushi. So fresh, and the specialty roll from the chef will leave you coming back again and again. You will not be disappointed.

Sushi made fresh ! Probably the best gyoza I've had

Neat, compact and enjoyable food. Will definitely go back.

friendly chef and good sushi ☺️

Loved it. It's a regular of my daughter and family but first time for me. Great small family owned and preparation... Tasty and well tended.

Hanana Sushi always deserves 5 stars.

Tasty hand made sushi, friendly chef in a very cosy dinning area. Perfect for a quick pit stop. Will be coming back from Kingston!!