Haiku by Hatsune
Award-winning Haiku by Hatsune is one of Shanghai's best loved Japanese restaurants. It is famous for its innovative sushi, such as the Moto-roll-ah maki, and for its pared down décor.
What: California-inspired Japanese restaurant with roots in Beijing. Forget all-you-can-eat, Haiku focuses on fresh rolls and tiny bites blending traditional Japanese dishes with a dash of playful innovation. Those familiar with Hatsune in Beijing should expect much of the same here.
Look: Large and lofty, with lots of concrete, low-slung comfy chairs and the occasional oil painting. Minimalist without being austere.
Food: Deliciously fresh modern Japanese. We dug the moto-roll-ah (fried spicy tuna) roll, and the sashimi was crisp and sweet. Good fish means good food.
People: We visited in the pre-opening phase so it was just us and the sushi chefs. We’re thinking ex-yuppies, young trendies, aging hipsters and hungry people. Enough stereotypes?
Bill: About ¥200/person, more with drinks.
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Address: | Haiku by Hatsune, 28 B, Shanghai, China |
Phone: | 6445-0021 |
Cuisine: | Japanese |
Dress code: | |
Price Range: | BBB |
Opening hours: | daily 10:30-1pm; Mon-Fri 4:30-9pm; Sat-Sun 4:30-9:30pm |
Takeaway available | |
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