Hanami

When you are craving sushi, head to Hanami on Riverside! I have been trying to find a decent sushi place in Brisbane and am very pleased with my first sushi experience.
We made evening reservations and our table was the best one in the restaurant. Our table overlooked the river and we had a gorgeous view of the Story Bridge.
Our host and waiter, Ming was super friendly and welcomed us. We started off with miso soup which was nice and warmed us up on a cool winter evening. The miso soup had tofu, seaweed, and spring onions.
Then, we had a starter dish of seared salmon and scallops while we wanted for our large platter. The salmon and scallops were incredible. The salmon was fresh and melted in my mouth. I am a big fan of scallops and loved the taste combined with the salmon. I wish we would have ordered a few more plates of the dish…
We waited for our large platter that showcased several rolls such as the fresh salmon, tempura fish, and fried crab sticks. The unagi (eel) roll was nice but could have had a little more eel sauce. Then, the tempura prawn roll and spicy salmon with avocado were tasty too. The salmon was not spicy though. I enjoyed the sushi thoroughly and didn’t way to stop. No one at the table did. Four of gals who love sushi shared the large platter. It’s a good amount if you are not all starving. I recommend this place.
I’ve heard they are super busy for lunch so opting for dinner was a wise choice. We felt comfortable and in no rush to finish our meal. I can’t wait to go back and try out more dishes! They have only opened for a few months so I am so lucky I knew from early on so now I can satisfy my sushi craving.
Best part of it all, I heard about this place through word of mouth! Hope you have a great experience like me when you go.